Trial T/LA/1076
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1076 |
|---|---|
| Case | Erskine,Jonet |
| Accused | Jonet Erskine |
| Trial Date | 15/8/1644 |
Location
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Proven |
|---|---|
| Defence | Yes |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She was ordered to pay for her imprisonment in Culross, and her transportation to Edinburgh/Canongate. She managed to get someone to authorise their release on caution and the charges seem to have dropped for over a year. She complained about her and her mother's treatment, I think they were released although it is unclear. A rather harrowing description of how they were investigated and treated in prison.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolbooth | Canongate | Released | |
| Tolbooth | Culross | Moved |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Committee of Estates | Justiciary |
a commission of some kind was presented by their prolocutor to the bailies of Culross.
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8/1644 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Moir | Prosecutor | — | |
| David Williamson | Mr | Defence | — |
Trial Notes
There was a trial at Culross, but the the procurator did not continue with the trial, but he also didn't release them. Mention of a trial happening at 28/8/1644 as well, but possibly just her mother?