(Q112940709)

English

witchcraft investigation of Elspeth Wood

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Elspeth Wood

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supposedly killed a minister's child and tormented as if they were being strangled. (English)
Accused of tormenting Margaret Laird (i.e. possession). She was also delated by Elizabeth Anderson from the 1697 Renfrewshire cases. See Agnes Supp for description of the tormenting/possesion.Denounced by Margaret Laird in Paisley, a girl who claimed to be tormented by witches. Laird denounced many people while in fits. Most of the witness testimony was given in Paisley (19-21 April 1699) and it came from people who witnessed Laird's fits and denunciations among other things. (English)

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