Trial T/LA/1219
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1219 |
|---|---|
| Case | Ewing,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Ewing |
| Trial Date | 19/5/1697 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/1328 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Paisley |
| County | Renfrew |
Outcome
| Sentence | Released |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes — 15/4/1697 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: This case was under a Privy council 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/4/1697 | Renfrew |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/3/1697 | Privy Council | Justiciary |
| Name | Title | Involvement | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Grant | Mr | Commissioner | — |
| John Menzies | Mr of Cammo | Commissioner | — |
| James Stewart | Sir | Commissioner | — |
Trial Notes
initially indicted on 13/4/1697, but released on caution on 19/5/1697. Presumably the charges were not pursued.