trial of Gideon Penman (Q43398318)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Gideon Penman |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
8 September 1679Gregorian
9 August 1679Julian
8 September 1679Julian
Pretrial notes: No details about witchcraft accusation in presbytery minutes. Only entries related to his scandalous carriage. Last entry notes that he was imprisoned under accusation of witchcraft. Commission for arrest issued to sheriff and depute in Edinburgh to bring him to the tolbooth to await trial. He was put under caution by the High Court on 13/9/1678 to appear for trial when summoned. 16/10/1678 he was ordered to be arrested for a trial on 2/12/1678. On 13/1/1679 he was ordered by the High Court to be released from the Edinburgh tolbooth on caution. He wanted to be released because he was a 'weak and tender old man.' (English)
Trial notes: Order to be brought to Edinburgh for trial on 13/9/1678. On 16/10/1678 he was ordered to appear before the Privy Council or other lawful court on 2 December 1678. He was eventually tried in a circuit court held in Edinburgh. (English)