witchcraft investigation of Margaret Tailyeor (Q112914656)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Margaret Tailyeor
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | witchcraft investigation of Margaret Tailyeor |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
Claimed that Jonet Great, who was dead, came out with herself and others to a man's house, where they stole bread (English)
Denounced by Margaret Duchall and confessed to demonic pact.Confessed the devil's name was Johne. At one meeting there was a gentlewoman whose name she did not know. The woman had a black pot and wore a green waistcoat with grey tails. In second confession described touching her head and footShe described many meetings with various combinations of other people. Also said that they spoke in another language. Had a meeting in a brewhouseClaimed that the other woman had told her about malefice (death of animals and children) but did not confess to any herself the first time. Later she claimed that they had destroyed a child and animals.K. Remy, B. Paton, and M. Tailior were extrajudicially tortured and burnt with hot stones by four local men. The JPs questioned them, and confronted them with the three witchcraft suspects. No further action was taken. (English)
2 references
Devil type: Male (English)
Devil type: Female, Described as "wearing green waistcoat with grey tails" (English)
Devil type: Animal Devil, Described as "feltered beast" (English)
Devil type: Male, Described as "young man in gray clothes, blue bonnet" (English)