Scot,John
Case Reference: C/LA/2785
Case Summary
| Case Ref | C/LA/2785 |
|---|---|
| Accused | John Scot |
| Case Start Date | 18/7/1661 |
| Case Date | 20/8/1661 |
| Common Name | Scot,John |
|---|
Characterization
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Demonic | — | ✓ |
| Implicated by Another | — | ✓ |
| Not Enough Info | ✓ | ✓ |
Notes: pact confessed but few other details
| Devil Present | Yes |
|---|---|
| Communal Sex | No |
| Devil Worship | No |
| Food and Drink | No |
| Dancing | Yes |
| Singing | No |
Meeting Places
| Place | Location | Inversion |
|---|---|---|
| House yard | own house | No |
| House | in bedroom | No |
| Dyke | green dyke | No |
refused the devil's offer the first time. The devil took Scot in his arms - some indication of sex?
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Anti-baptism | |
| Servant | |
| Devil's Mark | |
| Head and foot |
Devil Appearances
| Type | Text |
|---|---|
| Male | in black clothes |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Crichton | Investigator | witnessed his confession | |
| James Ker | Investigator | witnessed his confession | |
| Charles Lumsden | Mr | Investigator | witnessed his confession |
| Source | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| High Court Process Notes | JC26/27, bundle 1, items 4, 6 | notes include his witnessed confession. JCs to be re-catalogued so check with NAS staff. |
| Books of Adjournal | JC2/11; JC2/10 fos. 21v-27r | mentioned |