John Preston
Reference: LA/1073
Person Details
| First Name | John |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Preston |
| Title | Mr |
| Notes | Involved in cases in 1661 and 1671. |
Case Involvement (7)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doughtie,Bessie | Bessie Doughtie | 3/5/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Patersone,Agnes | Agnes Patersone | 22/5/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Douglas,Jonnet | Jonnet Douglas | 22/5/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Casse,Helen | Helen Casse | 23/8/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Fouler,Bessie | Bessie Fouler | 22/5/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Cruikshank,Katherine | Katherine Cruikshank | 22/5/1661 | Commissioner | |
| Crafford,Robert | Robert Crafford | 3/5/1661 | Commissioner |
Trial Involvement (2)
| Trial | Accused | Date | Role | Witch Pricker | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/1162 | Janet McMurdoche | 15/5/1671 | Prosecutor | — | Guilty |
| T/LA/1161 | Elspeth Thomsone | 15/5/1671 | Prosecutor | — | Guilty |