Trial T/LA/1189

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1189
CaseNaismith,Agnes
AccusedAgnes Naismith
Trial Date12/5/1697
Location
ParishP/ST/1328
PresbyteryPaisley
CountyRenfrew
Outcome
VerdictGuilty
SentenceExecution
DefenceYes
High StatusYes
Female Accusers16
Male Accusers22
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 10/6/1697
Place: Gallow Green
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: The commission was read out on 18/3/1697 in the burgh of Renfrew, but the trial eventually took place in Paisley.This case was under a PC commission (see PC1/51 p. 136-9) along with most of the people tried at the same time. There were other Renfrewshire witchcraft suspects tried at different places and times. I am keeping this as a mixed/central local because the Privy Council maintained very strict control over the proceedings, even though they granted a commission. For details of the proceedings of Privy Council in this matter see the no named witches case c/la/3235.

DatePrisonLocationFate in Prison
TolboothRenfrewMoved
15/4/1697TolboothGlasgowMoved
12/5/1697TolboothRenfrew

DateBodyTypeSeal
19/3/1697Privy CouncilJusticiary

text in JC10/4, and PC1/51

DateType
Pricking

NameMention TypeTrial OfDate
Issobell Lachlane T/LA/1207
Janet Waugh T/LA/1206

NameTitleInvolvementWitch Pricker
Matthew Brisbane Dr Expert Witness —
James Crawford Chancellor —
Francis Grant Mr Prosecutor —
John Menzies Mr of Cammo Prosecutor —
James Roberton Mr Defence —
James Stewart Sir Prosecutor —
Trial Notes
Trial started on 13/4/1697 but was continued until 12/5/1697 and lasted until 19/5/1697.
Post-Trial Notes
between 2-4