Trial T/JO/539
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/539 |
|---|---|
| Case | Young,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Young |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 1/4/1644 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: The bailies and minister were ordered to appear before the PC to explain why she had not been tried, 8/8/1644. Later they were ordered to release Young, 20/4/1644. No further details about trial or outcome.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/1644 | Tolbooth | Queensferry | Released |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/8/1644 | Privy Council | Release |
request from accused that she had been held in prison but had been refused trial, minister and bailies ordered to release her
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20/8/1644 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| 8/4/1644 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| 8/8/1644 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hill | Known Witch | T/JO/526 | |
| Isobel Young | T/JO/525 | ||
| Elspeth Cant | Known Witch | T/JO/515 | |
| Catherine Logie | Known Witch | T/JO/543 | |
| Marioun Little | Known Witch | T/JO/544 | |
| Christiane Melvill | Known Witch | T/JO/524 |