Trial T/LA/1630
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/1630 |
|---|---|
| Case | Cuming,Helline |
| Accused | Helline Cuming |
| Trial Date | 7/4/1659 |
| Trial Place | Tolbooth |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/703 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Dunbar |
| County | Haddington |
| Burgh | Dunbar |
Outcome
| Verdict | Guilty |
|---|---|
| Defence | No |
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Arrested on order of the JPs,
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/3/1659 | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleson Fermor | Accomplice | T/LA/1624 | 21/2/1659 |
Trial Notes
Tried by the JPs and moved to Edinburgh for sentencing. JPs decided that the confessions were proof enough of guilt. She was indicted at the Kirk of Stenton on 14 March 1659. Have their formal indictment.