Trial T/JO/515
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/515 |
|---|---|
| Case | Cant,Elspeth |
| Accused | Elspeth Cant |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Executed
Method: Burn
Date: 1643
Method: Burn
Date: 1643
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Note in presbytery that brethren and provost were to try to obtain a warrand for trial and assize from the privy council. RPC records date of her confession.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/1643 | — | ✓ | — | — | ||
| 6/9/1643 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1643 | Tolbooth | Queensferry |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Young | Denounced | T/JO/540 |
Trial Notes
No details
Post-Trial Notes
Mention in RPC that she was burnt.