In the early 17th century, during a tumultuous period of Scottish history marked by widespread fear of witchcraft, Jonet Irving found herself ensnared in the perilous web of witchcraft accusations. Residing in Mureailhouse, a locale within the parish of Logie in Perth, Jonet became one of many women whose lives were overtaken by the suspicions and anxieties of their time. Her ordeal is documented within the records under case reference C/EGD/151, which indicates the formal proceedings against her commenced on the 1st of December, 1613.
The trials of Jonet are noted in two separate historical records, T/LA/1822 and T/LA/227, suggesting a process that involved multiple sessions or stages. These trial records reflect the severity with which such accusations were handled in Perth and embody the broader societal efforts to root out perceived malevolent influences. The specifics of the accusations against Jonet, the evidence presented, or the ultimate outcome of her trials are not detailed in the surviving records. Nevertheless, the very fact of these proceedings illustrates the precarious existence of women like Jonet, who were often at the mercy of their communities' fears and beliefs regarding witchcraft during this era.