Trial T/LA/1002

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1002
CaseChalmer,Giles
AccusedGiles Chalmer
Location
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
Action DroppedYes — 14/1/1634
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: The couple were summond at the instance of Alexander Stewart to appear before the Privy Council on 21 November 1633. George Fraser went to Edinburgh to end the pursuit of himself and his wife for witchcraft on 21/11/1633. He spoke for his wife because of her ill health. The Privy Council narrates a lot of previous actions between Fraser and Stewart his main accuser. The final action was 14/1/1634. Essentially they charged their accuser, Stewart, with slander and won. They produced testimonials about their own good standing in the community. A testificate from their minister is in the Privy Council. Stewart was ordered to pay Fraser £100 and to be committed to ward in Edinburgh

DateBodyTypeSeal
14/1/1634Privy Council

They ordered all action dropped

DateTypeWhere LodgedWitch Pricker
14/1/1634Suspect'sPrivy Council—

NameMention TypeTrial OfDate
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