Mitchell,Helen
Case Reference: C/JO/3058
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/3058 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Helen Mitchell |
| Case Start Date | 7/5/1650 |
| Case Date | 7/5/1650 |
| Common Name | Mitchell,Helen |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Folk Healing | — | ✓ |
| Maleficium | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood Dispute | ✓ | ✓ |
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: Most of the accusations relate to disputes over cows. Neighbours accused her of causing illness and death of cows after arguments. Also one case of healing human.
Property Damage Types
- Animals
- Business interactions
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Livingston | Mr | Investigator |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dunblane Presbytery records | CH2/723/2. | No pagination. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/1434 | No |