4 unnamed witches
Case Reference: C/JO/3026
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/3026 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | 6/1/1692 |
| Case Date | 15/3/1692 |
| Common Name | 4 unnamed witches |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Irving | Mr | Investigator | |
| Robert Paton | Mr | Investigator | |
| John Sinclair | Mr | Investigator |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dumfries Presbytery records | CH2/1284/3, pp 130, 135, 137 |
Case Notes
4 women in Caerlaverock suspected of witchcraft. Presbytery investigated the suspects and noted that the moderator was to write to the sheriff depute to get commission to secure them 'their due trial'. Mr Paton reported that the sheriff was going to write for the commission but they presbytery felt that they should also write to the Privy Council. No further details.