Trial T/LA/628
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/628 |
|---|---|
| Case | Beverage,Janet |
| Accused | Janet Beverage |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Arrest | Yes |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She petitioned the PC requesting either trial or release from prison. The PC ruled that all the evidence against her was to be submitted to the Archbishop of St. Andrews to decide whether or not it warranted a commission for trial. In the meantime she was to be kept in prison with no visitors. She said her enemies took the opportunity of recent witchcraft charges in Dysart to accuse her.
| Date | Prison | Location | Fate in Prison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1630 | Tolbooth | Dysart |
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/4/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation |
Evidence against her to be shown to Archbishop of St. Andrews to decide whether to pursue matters or release her from prison.
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/4/1630 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |