witchcraft investigation of Katherine Wilson (Q112842277)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Katherine Wilson
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | witchcraft investigation of Katherine Wilson |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
She was accused of being part of a conspiracy to kill Manderston by putting a dead bird in his barn and by leaving a dead hand in his path. Investigators supposedly destroyed some material evidence, including a wax image of Mowat, by burning. The fire was described as unnaturally big. (English)
She was implicated by Alexander Hammiltoun and persued by James Mowat, Sheriff clerk of Berwick. She was accused of participating in a supposed conspiracy to kill Sir George Home of Manderston, and many other justice officials in the area. The depositions against her were declared by the PC to be falsifications by Mowat. That said, numerous neighbourhood witnesses came forward to testify to quarrels and curses followed by misfortunes.It was alleged in her dittay that she had sex with the Devil behind the hills, and that he had sex with every other woman at the meeting.lots of quarrels followed by illnesses following disputes over land, rent, and other daily dealings. She seems particularly quarrlesome. (English)
Commissions of investigation. (English)
3
571, 582, 584
It was alleged in her dittay that she had sex with the Devil behind the hills, and that he had sex with every other woman at the meeting. (English)
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