Ramsay,Bessie
Case Reference: C/EGD/818
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/EGD/818 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Bessie Ramsay |
| Case Start Date | |
| Case Date | 8/9/1679 |
| Common Name | Ramsay,Bessie |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Maleficium | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: The indictment specifies malefice committed through sorcery and witchcraft.
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Body and soul | |
| Anti-baptism |
- Sorcery
- Necromancy
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Cowan | Witch-pricker |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court Books | JC10/3 fo. 17v | |
| Process Notes | JC26/51 |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1169 | 8/9/1679 | 1679 | No |
Case Notes
The edinburgh porteous roll of delinquent dittays from 8/9/1679 all have the standard tag line of accusations: witchcraft, sorcery and necromancy; and renunciation of baptism and giving themselves over to the Devil, body and soul.