Trial T/JO/75
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/75 |
|---|---|
| Case | Leyis,Johne |
| Accused | Johne Leyis |
| Trial Date | 22/3/1597 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Presbytery | Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| County | Aberdeen |
| Burgh | Aberdeen |
Outcome
| Verdict | Half Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Banishment |
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2/1597 | Royal Commision - Unknown Origin | Arrest and Justiciary | Signet |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Leyis | Known Witch | T/JO/3 | 23/2/1597 |
| Johnnet Wischert | Known Witch | T/JO/1 | 17/2/1597 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Cheyne | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| Andrew Clerk | Mr | Prosecutor | — |
| Alexander Jaffry | Prosecutor | — | |
| Alexander Rutherford | Prosecutor | — | |
| George Troupt | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
John and his daughters were absolved from the charges of practising witchcraft and sorcery but were guilty of assocation with known witches ie Wischert and Thomas Leyis. They were ordered to be banished.
Post-Trial Notes
It would appear that John and his daughters were banished but details are limited. There is a copy of a letter from a minister asking the town clerk of Aberdeen about his daughter Janet who wanted her marriage banns announced. No information about location.