(Q112894411)

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witchcraft investigation of Janet McNair

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

Case of Janet McNair

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witchcraft investigation

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April 1677^Julian

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April 1677^Julian

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3 December 1677^Julian

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trial of Janet McNair

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Appears to have confessed to demonic pact but accusation of murder of the 2 sons of Robert Douglas of Barloch was probably more important.Accused confessed to having got the marks from a black man which were painful after being searched. No other details of pact.Accused of the murder of 2 boys by drowning them. (English)

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Survey of Scottish Witchcraft database

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John Stirling Laird of Keir

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object has role

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Laird of Herbertshire

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has characteristic

pact with the devil

sourcing circumstances

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Devil type: Male, Described as "grim black man" (English)

sourcing circumstances

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has characteristic

primary characteristic

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not enough information

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Survey of Scottish Witchcraft - Case ID

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