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Statements
Denounced by James Welch and Agnes Williamson. Petition to parliament from Earl of Haddington. He claimed that witchcraft was increasing in his lands and had imprisoned the suspects. He also claimed that two of them were accused of robbery as well.It was claimed that marks were found on her and that she confessed to a pact - but no details.James Welch accused her of being at a large meeting with the Devil.Part of the large number of people denounced by James Welch. He was deemed too young to stand trial so he was imprisoned. But his confession and some of his denunciations were taken seriously by the authorities. (English)
Denounced by James Welch and Agnes Williamson. Petition to parliament from Earl of Haddington. He claimed that witchcraft was increasing in his lands and had imprisoned the suspects. He also claimed that two of them were accused of robbery as well.It was claimed that marks were found on her and that she confessed to a pact - but no details. James Welch accused her of being at a large meeting with the Devil.Part of the large number of people denounced by James Welch. He was deemed too young to stand trial so he was imprisoned. But his confession and some of his denunciations were taken seriously by the authorities. (English)