Trial T/LA/98
Trial Summary
| Trial Ref | T/LA/98 |
|---|---|
| Case | Wilson,Katherine |
| Accused | Katherine Wilson |
Location
| Settlement | Edinburgh |
|---|
Outcome
| Defence | No |
|---|---|
| High Status | No |
| Female Accusers | 0 |
|---|---|
| Male Accusers | 0 |
Pre-Trial
| Action Dropped | Yes — 5/7/1631 |
|---|---|
| Confronting Suspects | No |
Notes: She and John Smith (of Duns) complained about being falsely accused by falsified depositions written by James Mowat. They produced 14 witnesses in their complaint. Complaint was found proven for her. Her dittay was taken on 2 July 1630. Material evidence was supposedly found and destroyed. She answered the charges against her on 14 August 1630.
| Date | Body | Type | Seal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22/6/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 1/7/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation | |
| 29/6/1630 | Privy Council | Investigation |
ordered not to leave Edinburgh
| Date | Type | Where Lodged | Witch Pricker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/1631 | Suspect's | Privy Council | — |
| Name | Mention Type | Trial Of | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John McReadie | T/LA/2275 | ||
| Bessie Sleigh | T/LA/2218 | ||
| John Smith | Known Witch | ||
| Jon Neill | T/LA/24 |