Trial T/JO/582
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/582 |
|---|---|
| Case | Shanks,Thomas |
| Accused | Thomas Shanks |
| Trial Date | 21/11/1649 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/1332 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Peebles |
| County | Peebles |
| Burgh | Peebles |
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Presbytery heard report of his confession and naming of other witches
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/10/1649 | Peebles | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1649 | Peebles |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11/1649 | Committee of Estates | Justiciary |
CoE put some conditions on the commission. Commissioners were to report back to the exchequer by 10/12, and they were not to burn Jonet Coutts till she confronted other suspects.
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Watsone | Accomplice | T/JO/579 | |
| Bessie Eumond | Denounced | T/JO/581 |
Trial Notes
Note in presbytery records that trial held.