Trial T/LA/1183
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1183 |
|---|---|
| Case | Wightman,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Wightman |
| Trial Date | 9/9/1679 |
Location
| Presbytery | Haddington |
|---|---|
| County | Haddington |
| Burgh | Haddington |
Outcome
| Sentence | Declared Fugitive |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She was accused of being pressured and tortured to falsely accuse someone sometime in 1677 or 1678.
Trial Notes
She was declared fugitive for not appearing in court. The second reference says the court was held in Edinburgh? Same date for both.