Trial T/LA/1217
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1217 |
|---|---|
| Case | Shearer,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Shearer |
| Trial Date | 13/4/1697 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/1328 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Paisley |
| County | Renfrew |
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 15/4/1697 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She was not listed in the Privy Council document with the rest of the group. Not sure why.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/4/1697 | Paisley |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/1/1697 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Grant | Mr | Commissioner | — |
| John Menzies | Mr of Cammo | Commissioner | — |
| James Stewart | Sir | Commissioner | — |
Trial Notes
Indicted with the whole group on this day, then on 19/5/1697 the trial was contined till 28/5/1697. No evidence about whether or not the trial took place