James Robertson
Reference: JO/295
Person Details
| First Name | James |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Robertson |
| Title | of Cranston |
| Occupation | minister |
| Residence | Cranston |
| Notes | Minister at Cranston 1617-1659. General Assembly member 1638 and on commissions in 1642 and 1645. Involved in cases and trials in 1628-30. |
Case Involvement (7)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unes,Margaret | Margaret Unes | 9/10/1628 | Minister | ordered to transport accused to Dalkeith for trial. |
| Schitlingtoun,Jonet | Jonet Schitlingtoun | 9/10/1628 | Minister | ordered to transport accused to Dalkeith for trail |
| Hill,Janet | Janet Hill | 12/7/1629 | Minister | requested brethren to attend trial |
| Pursell,Janet | Janet Pursell | 12/7/1629 | Minister | urged brethren to attend her trial |
| Scherar,Janet | Janet Scherar | 12/7/1629 | Minister | |
| Mitchell,Bessie | Bessie Mitchell | 22/6/1630 | Minister | to request help to keep watch over the accused |
| Casse,Katherine | Katherine Casse | 10/9/1661 | Minister | to confer and pray with accused |
Trial Involvement (3)
| Trial | Accused | Date | Role | Witch Pricker | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/318 | Janet Hill | 12/7/1629 | Minister | — | |
| T/JO/320 | Janet Pursell | 12/7/1629 | Minister | — | |
| T/JO/319 | Janet Scherar | 12/7/1629 | Minister | — |