Trial T/JO/307
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/307 |
|---|---|
| Case | Unes,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Unes |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | Yes |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Initial commission ordered for witchcraft but later trial for murder was added at request of 2 families. Presbytery minutes note accused confessed to witchcraft and paction with the devil.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/1628 | Dalkeith | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29/7/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
| 28/8/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | |
| 27/9/1629 | Privy Council | Arrest |
issued to try for witchcraft
issued at request James Borthwick to investigate accused's involvement in the death of his father, wife and children.
order to Edinburgh baillies to give accused over to local ministers to transport accused to Dalkeith for trial
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 28/8/1628 | Privy Council | from James Borthwick regarding death of his family |
| 31/7/1628 | Privy Council | from family of deceased Earl of Lothian |
Trial Notes
No other trial details.