In the mid-17th century, amidst the turbulent backdrop of Scotland's witch trials, Agnes Litle found herself ensnared in one of the era's most notorious episodes of social and judicial upheaval. Residing primarily in Wigtown, but originally noted by the presbytery of Stranraer, Agnes was marked by the authorities as a person without a settled parish. This lack of a fixed domicile contributed to her label as a possible "vagabond," a status that often rendered individuals more vulnerable to accusations of witchcraft during this period of heightened suspicion and religious fervor.
Agnes Litle's case came to the fore on the 1st of July, 1650, as recorded under case name Litle,Agnes (C/JO/3016). The trial document, noted as (T/JO/1282), signifies the formal judicial proceedings initiated against her. While the historical records do not expound on the specific charges or the outcome of the trial, Agnes's life became a part of the broader narrative of fear and misunderstanding that characterized the witch trials in Scotland. Her predicament reflects the complexities faced by those who lived on the margins of society, where social status and community standing could significantly influence one's fate during this fraught period. Agnes's story, like many others, offers a crucial lens into understanding the intricate dynamics of witchcraft accusations in early modern Scotland.