trial of Betty (Beatrix) Laing (Q43397943)
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Scottish witch trial
Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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English | trial of Betty (Beatrix) Laing |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
1 June 1704Julian
13 June 1704Gregorian
Pretrial notes: Presbytery asked by local baillies to question the suspects. Laying (Laing) confessed to a number of things. She eventually got the protection of the government on 1 May 1705 when she wrote to the Privy Council detailing her ill treatment by the towns people and by the magistrates. (English)
Trial notes: She was scheduled to be tried in the locality by the Lord Advocate. (English)