trial of Helene Clerk (Q43403678)
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Scottish witch trial
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | trial of Helene Clerk |
Scottish witch trial |
Statements
12 January 1644Gregorian
29 March 1645Julian
12 January 1644Julian
Pretrial notes: She was investigated by ministers and magistrates in 16/10/1643 and again in 1/11/1643 where they hired William Scoby the Pricker. A dittay was written on 22/12/1643. She was delivered to Edinburgh on 5/1/1644. Trial continuance issed on 12/1/1644 in the high court of justiciary, for 15 days. A witness inquest was ordered by the Justices on 10 March 1645 to be held on 12 March 1645 Nothing happened until 19/3/1645, when another continuance was issued at the request of Andrew Fairfoul, minister at North Leith and the elders and decons of the session. She complained to 'my lord justice and his majesties advocate' that she was being held in prison and wanted the trial. The trial was held on 29 march 1645. (English)
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11 November 1643Gregorian
18 November 1643Gregorian
Trial notes: Lots of continuances. An inquest for questioning witnesses was ordered for 12 March 1645. The witnesses were from North Leith and New Haven. The diet was continued until the first Wednesday in June. Don’t know what happened? (English)