Trial T/LA/84
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/84 |
|---|---|
| Case | Manderstoun (Arnot),Helen |
| Accused | Helen Manderstoun (Arnot) |
Location
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Confronting Suspects | No |
|---|
Notes: She was accused by Hammilton, but it is clear that the PC wanted to clear her name, and Hammilton eventually retracted his confessions about her. There was also some inquiry as to who had pressured Hammilton to denounce her.
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/12/1629 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 3/12/1629 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 10/12/1629 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 7/1/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 2/2/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation |
Abernathy and Mowat ordered to appear before the council to witness about Lady Manderstone.
order for two people to give evidence about Hammilton's denunciation of her
put two witnesses to the horn for not appearing as ordered in the first PC reference above.
witnesses finally made to appear