Trial T/JO/1303
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/1303 |
|---|---|
| Case | Wobster,Agnes |
| Accused | Agnes Wobster |
| Trial Date | 24/4/1597 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| County | Aberdeen |
| Burgh | Aberdeen |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 3 |
Executed
Method: Burn
Date: 4/1597
Method: Burn
Date: 4/1597
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Fled | Yes |
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Wobster had fled from her own house when she heard about the other executions but was apprehended - no date.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1597 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Commision - Unknown Origin | Justiciary |
Commission noted as the king's commission for trying suspects in the diocese and sheriffdom of Aberdeen.
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterein Gib | Accomplice | T/JO/1304 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Cullen | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| Gilbert Davidson | Chancellor | — | |
| Thomas Leslie | Mr | Sheriff-depute | — |
Post-Trial Notes
Expenses noted in burgh accounts