(Q112895558)

English

witchcraft investigation of Janet Diksone

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Janet Diksone

Statements

She told the parents of a sick child to send it to St. Jroganis well. The whole thing failed and the child died. This is St Jergan's well at Islesteps. (English)
Seems to be mostly neighbourhood dispute. She is described as flyting, threatening and cursing 'fearfully'. Person commenting in writing on the dittay said that the holy well incident was a charm not witchcraft.Failed healing attemptAqua Vitae is most probably whisky. She caused a woman's aqua vitae barrels to dry up after being refused a sale.Part of a group of seven investigated by the Presbytery of Dumfries on this date. (English)

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