Trial T/JO/93

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/JO/93
CaseHogge,Bessie
AccusedBessie Hogge
Location
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
ArrestYes
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: Presbytery records note that the suspect had confessed her witchcraft and they had enough evidence to request a commission to try and judge her along with others. Also mention that she had been imprisoned.

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
6/1649 Dirleton

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
Dirleton

DateAuthorityReason
20/6/1649Privy Councilrequest commission of justiciary

Trial Notes
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