(Q112940696)

English

witchcraft investigation of Isobell Hislop

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Isobell Hislop

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The edinburgh porteous roll of delinquent dittays from 8/9/1679 all have the standard tag line of accusations: witchcraft, sorcery and necromancy; and renunciation of baptism and giving themselves over to the Devil, body and soul. Tried in the circuit court with G. Penman and others from Crighton for witchcraft. She and the three others were mentioned in JC26/62 bundle 4, Edinburgh Porteous Roll for July 1683 - indicted and accused of witchcraft and necromancy. (English)

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