Trial T/JO/83
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/83 |
|---|---|
| Case | Leyis,Jonet |
| Accused | Jonet 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnnet Wischert | Previously Tried | T/JO/1 | 17/2/1597 |
| Thomas Leyis | Previously Tried | T/JO/3 | 23/2/1597 |
| 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 Leyis and his daughters were absolved from accusations of witchcraft but guilty of assocation with known witches (wife and brother). They were ordered to be banished.
Post-Trial Notes
Banished after trial but no specific details. Later a letter to the town clerk asked about Janet's character as she wanted her marriage banns read. The clerk outlined the details of the trial, said he knew no more about her but did not think that there was any reason to refuse her request. No information about location.