McAlexander,Janet
Case Reference: C/JO/2862
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/2862 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Janet McAlexander |
| Case Start Date | 7/12/1618 |
| Case Date | 7/12/1618 |
| Common Name | McAlexander,Janet |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Folk Healing | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Named as witch in kirk session records but accused of giving advice about healing charms for sick children
Harm
| Human Illness | — |
|---|---|
| Human Death | — |
| Animal Illness | — |
| Animal Death | — |
| Female Infertility | — |
| Male Impotence | — |
Methods
| Aggravating Disease | — |
|---|---|
| Transferring Disease | — |
| Laying On | — |
| Quarreling | — |
| Cursing | — |
| Poisoning | — |
Healing / Other
| Removal of Bewitchment | — |
|---|---|
| Recognised Healer | — |
| Healing Humans | ✓ |
| Healing Animals | — |
| Midwifery | — |
| Property Damage | — |
| Weather Modification | — |
Disease Notes: Recorded as having told three woman how to heal their sick children
- Charming
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ayr Kirk Session records | CH2/751/1/2. | Entry records that before her execution by burning she named those who had consulted her for charms. Later entry records that they were reprimanded. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/635 | Guilty | Execution | No |