Trial T/LA/1012
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1012 |
|---|---|
| Case | Cragie,Katherine |
| Accused | Katherine Cragie |
| Trial Date | 17/6/1640 |
Location
| County | Orkney |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Kirkwall |
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 5 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She denounced several people for healing in a deposition, including - Margaret Ranie alias Todlock, Cristane Poock (Pollock), Elspeth Linay. They were all called healers. Witnesses were summoned on 7/7/1643.
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ranie | T/LA/1085 | ||
| Chrisane Poock | T/LA/1086 | ||
| Elspeth Linay | T/LA/1087 |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry (Harry) Aitken | Mr | Judge | — |
| John Buchanan | Sir of Scottiscraig | Judge | — |
| John Linkletter | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
Prosecutor was the procurator fiscal. Found her guilty of only 3 of the charges. No record of the sentence. I think she was set free because she had a second trial three years later. The assize found her guilty, but the Judge absolved her.