(Q112894001)

English

witchcraft investigation of Cristian Neil Ferquhar Vic Ean Baik McNish

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Cristian Neil Ferquhar Vic Ean Baik McNish

Statements

Complicated case as a number of people from the McLean family accused. There may have been some family rivalry between the McLeans and Chisholms and the Chisholms wanted to acquire the lands belonging to the group. Claimed that the McLeans had been 'kindly tenants' for several hundred years.One of a group of 15 related to the McLeans who were accused of witchcraft by the Chisholms. (English)

Identifiers

 
edit
    edit
      edit
        edit
          edit
            edit
              edit
                edit
                  edit