(Q43398516)

English

trial of Katherine Lawder

Scottish witch trial

Statements

Pretrial notes: Commission to bring her to Edinburgh to confront Alexander Hamilton. Later commissions cover futher investigation, request for warding and finally for trial. Appealed to Privy Council to change the location of their trial to Edinburgh, rather than Haddington. Questioned the competency of the local commissioners. Appeal denied. (English)
Trial notes: Note in presbytery records the brethren called to appear at assize to try the suspect on 2/7/1630. (English)

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