3 unnamed witches
Case Reference: C/JO/3079
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/3079 |
|---|---|
| Case Start Date | 24/8/1649 |
| Case Date | 25/11/1649 |
| Common Name | 3 unnamed witches |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Important note about process, they were involved in watching and warding (i.e. sleep deprivation) to try and get confessions. Also a pricker was brought in to test for the Devil's mark.
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Kirkland | Witch-pricker |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stow Kirk session records | CH2/338/1, ff. 144,145, 147, 148. |
Case Notes
Investigations by Stow kirk session. No names listed. Group were imprisoned and there was ongoing discussions about watching and warding. Kirk session wrote to presbytery trying to get financial support for the trial process. On 8/1649 the situation was referred to the local magistrate.