Henry (Harry) Aitken
Reference: JO/1253
Person Details
| First Name | Henry (Harry) |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Aitken |
| Title | Mr |
| Office | Sheriff-depute |
| Notes | Sheriff depute for Orkney in 1643. Also noted as a bailie/magistrate and was a judge in some trials. Involved in investigations and trials in 1633 and 1643-4. |
Case Involvement (5)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yorston,Barbara | Barbara Yorston | 2/10/1643 | Sheriff-depute | |
| Tailzour,Helen | Helen Tailzour | 2/10/1643 | Sheriff-depute | |
| Pekok,Janet | Janet Pekok | 2/10/1643 | Sheriff-depute | |
| Thomesone,Margaret | Margaret Thomesone | 2/10/1643 | Sheriff-depute | |
| Culsetter,Elspeth | Elspeth Culsetter | 2/5/1644 | Sheriff-depute |
Trial Involvement (2)
| Trial | Accused | Date | Role | Witch Pricker | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1003 | Marion Layland | 29/5/1633 | Judge | — | Guilty |
| T/LA/1012 | Katherine Cragie | 17/6/1640 | Judge | — | Not Guilty |