witchcraft investigation of George Scherswood (Q112914857)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of George Scherswood
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | witchcraft investigation of George Scherswood |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Denounced by James Welch.Was accused of being at a meeting with the Devil and other witches at Haddington Milne by James Welch (c/egd/435).Part of the large number of people denounced by James Welch. Welch was deemed too young to stand trial so he was imprisoned. But his confession and some of his denunciations were taken seriously by the authorities. (English)