Trial T/JO/969
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/JO/969 |
|---|---|
| Case | Guthrie,Elizabeth |
| Accused | Elizabeth Guthrie |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Record of two commissions, both in response to petitions from brother to try the accused or free them. It also appeared that there were two other commissions ordering trials, which were ignored by the local powers. Sheriff principal and deputes ordered not to use any torture.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/1662 | Montrose | Moved | |
| 16/9/1662 | Forfar | Released |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary | |
| 16/9/1662 | Privy Council | Release | |
| 22/5/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary | |
| 8/8/1662 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
response to petition from brother requesting release or trial, noted that there was an earlier order for trial, 22/5/1662. Trial to be held before 12/7/1662.
order to be released within 24 hours on caution for trial at later date. Noted that there was another commission for trial from 8/8/1662 for trial by 1/9/1662 which was ignored.
This commission is mentioned in later entry but no record exists
This commission is mentioned in later entry but no record exits