Keir,Helen
Case Reference: C/JO/3086
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/JO/3086 |
|---|---|
| Accused | Helen Keir |
| Case Start Date | 3/4/1633 |
| Case Date | 24/4/1633 |
| Age at Case | 55 |
| Common Name | Keir,Helen |
|---|
Characterisation
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Maleficium | — | ✓ |
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
| Neighbourhood Dispute | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: Named by Jonet Tailzour but many witnesses gave evidence about her malefice, which often resulted from disputes and insults.
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: She seems to have cursed and quarrelled quite a bit and accusations revolved around perceived harm after arguments.
Other Maleficia Notes: Accused of harming goods and gear after insults and disputes.
Property Damage Types
- Animals
- Crops
- Whole Estate
- Failed business interaction
- Revenge for being called a witch
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Bruce | Sir, of Clackmannan | Commissioner | |
| John Craigengelt | Mr | Investigator | |
| John Galbraith | Mr | Investigator | |
| Henry Guthrie | Mr | Investigator | |
| James Spence | Mr | Investigator | |
| Edward Wright | Mr | Investigator |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stirling Presbytery records | Ch2/722/5. | |
| Privy Council Register of Commissions | Adv. MA 31.3.10, fo. 55r. |
Trials (1)
| Trial Ref | Date | Year | Verdict | Sentence | Execution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/1470 | No |