(Q43397414)
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15 April 1697Gregorian
5 December 1697Julian
13 April 1697Julian
12 May 1697Julian
15 April 1697Julian
Pretrial notes: Presbytery involved in investigations. Ordered prayer and fasting with the victim, Christian Shaw, and that an account of her sufferings be recorded by Turner and Brisbane, 2 ministers. The commission was read out on 18/3/1697 in Renfrew. This case was under a PC commission (see PC1/51 p. 136-9) along with most of the people tried at the same time. There were other Renfrewshire witchcraft suspects tried at different places and times. I am keeping this as a mixed/central local because the Privy Council maintained very strict control over the proceedings, even though they granted a commission. For details of the proceedings of Privy Council in this matter see the no named witches case c/la/3235. (English)
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Trial notes: Note in presbytery records on 17/3/1697 that ministers and commissioners to meet tomorrow in Renfrew for trial (?). Trial started on 13/4/1697 but was continued until 12/5/1697 it lasted until the 19th. Post trial: executed between 2-4 (English)