Trial T/LA/1199
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1199 |
|---|---|
| Case | Lindsay,John |
| Accused | John Lindsay |
| Trial Date | 12/5/1697 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/1328 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Paisley |
| County | Renfrew |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Sentence | Execution |
| Defence | Yes |
| High Status | Yes |
| Female Accusers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 22 |
Executed
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 10/6/1697
Place: Gallow Green
Method: Strangle & Burn
Date: 10/6/1697
Place: Gallow Green
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: He was first accused of witchcraft in 1687. The commission was read out on 18/3/1697 in the burgh of Renfrew. 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.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/4/1697 | Tolbooth | Paisley | Moved |
| 15/4/1697 | Tolbooth | Glasgow | Moved |
| 12/5/1697 | Tolbooth | Paisley | Moved |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/3/1697 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
the text is in JC10/4
| Date | Type |
|---|---|
| Pricking |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch 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 in the afternoon