Trial T/LA/1133
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1133 |
|---|---|
| Case | Erskyne,Barbara |
| Accused | Barbara Erskyne |
| Trial Date | 23/3/1659 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| County | Stirling |
|---|---|
| Burgh | Stirling |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She confessed. She said that the Devil told her to drown herself but a man rescued her from the water.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | ✓ | — | — |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Sword | Chancellor | — |
Trial Notes
I think it is the North circuit even though it is bound in with South and West circuit secion. On an undated list of people from 1658-9 to be arraigned before the justice courts.