Trial T/LA/1122

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1122
CaseMiller,Jonet
AccusedJonet Miller
Trial Date9/4/1658
Location
CountyDumfries
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
SentenceExecution
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers4
Male Accusers7
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 5/1658
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: Appears to have been investigated in 1656 by Dumfries presbytery. No details from Kirkcudbright as the presbytery records start too late, but no specific action taken/punishment.

DatePlaceLocationCentralRecordedTextRetracted
4/1658

NameTitleInvolvementWitch Pricker
John Dalrymple of Waterside Chancellor
Trial Notes
7 men and 8 women testified in her draft dittay. She was mentioned in a Kirkcudbright Roll 1648.
Post-Trial Notes
to be executed on the first Wednesday in May, between 2-4 in the ordinary place.