George Johnston
Reference: LA/383
Person Details
| First Name | George |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Johnston |
| Title | Mr |
| Occupation | minister |
| Residence | Newbattle |
| Notes | Was earlier minister at Lochrutton (1654-1660) in Dumfries. Minister here from 1660-62, was deprived but returned in 1687. Involved in cases in 1659 and 1661. |
Case Involvement (4)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 unnamed witches | 5/4/1659 | Minister | to assist execution | |
| Fergussone,Issobell | Issobell Fergussone | 3/8/1661 | Investigator | |
| Patersone,Christian | Christian Patersone | 3/8/1661 | Confession Witness | |
| Leslie,Beatrix | Beatrix Leslie | 3/8/1661 | Confession Witness |