(Q43398628)
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27 April 1649Julian
9 April 1649Julian
31 March 1649Julian
17 March 1649Julian
11 July 1649Gregorian
28 March 1649Gregorian
20 April 1649Gregorian
Pretrial notes: Note in presbytery records warrant from Lord Chancellor to deal with accused and bring her 'to confession'. Confessed to the ministers of Tranent and other witnesses. The records state that they went to the Committee of Estates for a commission because there wasn't a quorum of the Privy Council. She had previously been put out of Preston and forced to beg forgivness for cursing and blowing in people's faces. (English)
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Trial notes: Presbytery notes request from Robert Balcanquhal for the brethren to attend the next Friday at Craige's assize. We have an order for the trial dated 26/4/1649 and empowering Ramsay as the prosecutor. (English)