Trial T/LA/497
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/497 |
|---|---|
| Case | Wright,Bessie |
| Accused | Bessie Wright |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 4 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 1 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: Commission for trial recorded in presbytery records as having been issued in 10/1628 but no record in PC. Appears to have been warded and released on more that one occasion. Her family (particularly her daughter-in-law) complained about her treatment and got into trouble themselves. At one point her son was ordered to ensure she attended the trial or pay £1000.
| Date | Place | Location | Central | Recorded | Text | Retracted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/1628 | Perth | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeple | Released | ||
| Tolbooth | Perth | Released | |
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 30/7/1628 | Privy Council | request for commission of Justiciary |