James Porteous
Reference: JO/301
Person Details
| First Name | James |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Porteous |
| Title | Mr |
| Occupation | minister |
| Residence | Borthwick |
| Notes | Involved in cases in 1629, 1649 and 1651. Minister at Borthwick 1629-1651. |
Case Involvement (9)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop,Janet | Janet Bishop | 24/12/1629 | Minister | witnessed her execution |
| Pennycuik,Jenet | Jenet Pennycuik | 24/12/1629 | Minister | witnessed her execution |
| Thomesoun,Christian | Christian Thomesoun | 17/9/1629 | Minister | |
| Small,Margaret | Margaret Small | 17/9/1629 | Minister | |
| Cuthbertson,Margaret | Margaret Cuthbertson | 24/12/1629 | Minister | witnessed execution |
| Dryburgh,Isabel | Isabel Dryburgh | 17/9/1629 | Minister | |
| Simbeard,George | George Simbeard | 6/11/1649 | Investigator | appointed by presbytery to investigate |
| Jonston,Elizabeth | Elizabeth Jonston | 25/7/1651 | Investigator | appointed by presbytery to investigate |
| Geddie,Elizabeth | Elizabeth Geddie | 25/7/1651 | Investigator | appointed by presbytery |
Trial Involvement (3)
| Trial | Accused | Date | Role | Witch Pricker | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/JO/323 | Margaret Small | 1629 | Minister | — | |
| T/JO/322 | Isabel Dryburgh | 1629 | Minister | — | |
| T/JO/321 | Christian Thomesoun | 1629 | Minister | — |