Trial T/JO/314
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/314 |
|---|---|
| Case | Smiberd,Janet |
| Accused | Janet Smiberd |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: 2 commissions issued but nothing about who requested them. Presbytery minutes record that accused had confessed witchcraft, paction with the devil and charming and was to be remitted to the named commissioners.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/11/1628 | Dalkeith | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27/9/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
| 11/11/1628 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
Trial Notes
No details about trial.