(Q112940743)

English

witchcraft investigation of Jean Drummond

historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland

  • Case of Jean Drummond

Statements

Definitely about quarrelling and cursing followed by magical harm. But she seems to have been swept into the the possession cases of 1699 in Renfrewshire. Supposedly the tormentor of Margaret Laird and Christian Shaw. See Agnes Supp for description of the tormenting/possesion.Was pricked for the mark.good description of the curse accompanied by clapping.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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