Trial T/LA/1124
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1124 |
|---|---|
| Case | Lewers,Marione |
| Accused | Marione Lewers |
| Trial Date | 9/4/1658 |
Location
| County | Dumfries |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Dumfries |
Outcome
| Verdict | Not Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 9 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: Accused of trying to bribe a minister of Ayr after she was challenged before the Session for witchcraft.
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Dalrymple | of Waterside | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
Most of the witnesses in her case said they didn't know anything about the accusations against her. The witnesses were called on 5/4/1658. A minister ratified that the testimony in her case was true. But doesn't say which minister? Statements from 15 men and 7 women in pre-trial statements. Listed in the 4/1658 Kircudbrigh Roll in JC26/25. Only 9 and 6 of them testified at the trial.