trial of George Simbeard (Q43398251)

Scottish witch trial

Language	Label	Description	Also known as
English	trial of George Simbeard	Scottish witch trial

Statements

instance of

witch trial

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reference URL

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local trial

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reference URL

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country

United Kingdom

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reference URL

http://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.trialrecord&trialref=T/JO/369&search_type=searchaccused&search_string=lastname=&firstname=&sex=either&maritalstatus=Any&socioecstatus=Any&placename=&place=parish&date=&enddate=

first line

Pretrial notes: First accused in 1632 but pleaded that it was a case of mistaken identity. Local minister to make inquiries but nothing after 3/5/1632. Later note (1649) in presbytery that accused had fled justice. Case referred to synod who recommend circulating details about accused to the different prebyteries. Case also to be referred to General Assembly for circulation of details throughout the kingdom so that he can be apprehended (English)

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reference URL

https://witches.hca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm/trial/T/JO/369

defendant

George Simbeard

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reference URL

http://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.trialrecord&search_string&trialref=T/JO/369

charge

witchcraft

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