Trial T/JO/1132
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1132 |
|---|---|
| Case | Anderson,Elizabeth |
| Accused | Elizabeth Anderson |
| Trial Date | 13/4/1697 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/1328 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Paisley |
| County | Renfrew |
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Released |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She was one of a number accused of bewitching Christian Shaw. Note in presbytery that the suspects were held in the houses of several of the ministers. The commission was read out in the burgh of Renfrew 18/3/1697. This case was under a PC commission (see PC1/51 p. 136-9) along with most of the people tried at the same time. There were other Renfrewshire witchcraft suspects tried at different places and times. I am keeping this as a mixed/central local because the Privy Council maintained very strict control over the proceedings, even though they granted a commission. For details of the proceedings of Privy Council in this matter see the no named witches case c/la/3235.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1697 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1697 | House |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/3/1697 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
text in JC10/4
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 18/2/1697 | Privy Council | presbytery request commission |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Shaw | Complainer | — |
Trial Notes
Note in presbytery records on 17/3/1697 that ministers and commissioners to meet at Renfrew tomorrow. The commission was read out in 18/3/1697. But the trial happened on 13/4/1697 she was not proceeded against but was a star witness.