trial of Jonet Coutts (Q43398389)
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Scottish witch trial
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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English | trial of Jonet Coutts |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
21 November 1649Julian
20 October 1649Julian
June 1649Julian
28 June 1649Gregorian
12 December 1649Gregorian
4 January 1649Gregorian
4 December 1649Gregorian
Pretrial notes: Presbytery heard witness statements. Accused denied charges. Decide to refer case to GA. Commission from CoE issued as recorded by presbytery. She eventually made a confession which included references to covenant etc and naming other people. Later Biggar presbytery wanted her brought to confront those persons she named. The committee of estates ordered that she be brought around to confront all the people she denounced in the presbytery and town of Biggar. (English)
June 1649Gregorian
Trial notes: Note that trial to be held. Post trial: No details of execution but referred to as a dead witch on 18/4/1650 (English)