4 unnamed witches
Case Reference: C/JO/2880
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/2880 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | 12/6/1650 |
| Case Date | 26/6/1650 |
| Common Name | 4 unnamed witches |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Davidson | Mr | Minister | witnessed execution |
| John Davidson | Mr | Minister | witnessed execution |
| Andrew Pringle | Mr | Minister |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jedburgh Presbytery records | CH2/198/3. | 12/6/1650 entry records 4 suspects from Castleton (in presbytery of Langholm not Jedburgh). To be tried by ordinary judge. 26/6/1650 ministers to go to Castleton and assist in the execution of the accused witches. No names recorded. |
Case Notes
On 12/6/1650 the presbytery minutes recorded that 4 people in Castleton (in the presbytery of Langholm) were suspected of witchcraft and incantation. No names were recorded in the presbytery minutes. Then on 26/6/1650 ministers were supposed to assist in the execution of the suspects.