Ephraim Melville
Reference: JO/444
Person Details
| First Name | Ephraim |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Melville |
| Title | Mr |
| Occupation | minister |
| Residence | Queensferry |
| Notes | Minister at Queensferry 1641-50, then moved to Linlithgow. A zealous prosecutor of witches he made one man pay for his wife's execution by burning. Involved in cases in 1643-4. |
Case Involvement (10)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cant,Elspeth | Elspeth Cant | 6/12/1643 | Minister | |
| Hill,Helen | Helen Hill | 20/12/1643 | Minister | |
| Mowbray,Janet | Janet Mowbray | 1644 | Minister | |
| Little,Marioun | Marioun Little | 27/3/1644 | Minister | heard confession |
| Thomson,Helen | Helen Thomson | 1644 | Minister | |
| Young,Margaret | Margaret Young | 20/8/1644 | Minister | |
| Young,Isobel | Isobel Young | 20/9/1644 | Minister | |
| Dauling,Margaret | Margaret Dauling | 1644 | Minister | |
| Lowrie,Janet | Janet Lowrie | 1644 | Minister | |
| 3 unnamed witches | 12/4/1648 | Minister |