Trial T/LA/642
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/642 |
|---|---|
| Case | Hunter,Margaret |
| Accused | Margaret Hunter |
| Trial Date | 10/4/1629 |
Location
| Parish | P/ST/769 |
|---|---|
| Presbytery | Dumbarton |
| County | Dunbarton |
| Burgh | Dumbarton |
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She and Janet Donald (c/egd/1092) petitioned for a postponment of their trial and the appointment of two more commissioners with more knowledge of witchcraft. Request was granted, and trial was set for 10/4/1629. The provost of Dumbarton complained to the privy council about appointing the laird of Luss (a close kin to Umphra Colquhome, a defendant's husband) as a commissioner at the request of the defendants. The PC removed him and his associate and appointed someone else.
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/2/1629 | Privy Council | Justiciary | signet |
| 17/3/1629 | Privy Council | ||
| 31/3/1629 | Privy Council |
adding two commissioners at the request of the defendants
removal of previously added commissioner and adding one new one.
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/3/1629 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| Date | Authority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 31/3/1629 | Privy Council | removal of commissioners |