Jock,James

Case Reference: C/LA/2998

Case Summary
Case RefC/LA/2998
AccusedJames Jock
Case Start Date
Case Date22/4/1699
Common NameJock,James
Characterization
TypePrimarySecondary
Demonic Possession

Notes: Denounced in public by Margaret Murdoch a girl claiming to be tormented by witches and evil spirits. See Agnes Supp for a description of the torment. No other indication of reputation for anything else. Most of the testimony in these cases was from people who witnessed Murdoch's fits and denunciations.

SourceReferenceNotes
Circuit Court BooksJC10/4 part 3
Trials (1)
Trial RefDateYearVerdictSentenceExecution
T/LA/2171 No
Case Notes
Named by Margaret Murdoch a girl claiming to be tormented by witches. She was the daughter of John Murdoch of Craigtown in the parish of Govan and she named many people. She was examined by a doctor and many ministers. Although suspected, Jock doesn't appear to have been proceeded against. 1 woman testified against him in Glasgow 22 April 1699.