Trial T/LA/1214

Trial Summary
Trial RefT/LA/1214
CaseReid,John
AccusedJohn Reid
Trial Date13/4/1697
Location
ParishP/ST/1328
PresbyteryPaisley
CountyRenfrew
Outcome
DefenceNo
High StatusNo
Female Accusers0
Male Accusers0
Pre-Trial
Confronting SuspectsNo

Notes: 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
15/4/1697RenfrewMoved
12/5/1697Paisley

DateBodyTypeSeal
19/3/1697Privy CouncilJusticiary

DateType
Pricking

NameTitleInvolvementWitch Pricker
Francis Grant Mr Prosecutor
John Menzies Mr of Cammo Prosecutor
John Stewart Mr of Blackhall Prosecutor
Trial Notes
He was indicted on this date, but on 19/5/1697 the trial was continued until 28/5/1697