witchcraft investigation of Jean Woodrow (Q112940737)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of Jean Woodrow
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | witchcraft investigation of Jean Woodrow |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
Used a 'charme' meaning an object to cure someone. (English)
She was originally denounced after a problem at the mill. But she was denounced by Margaret Laird one of the possessed girls from the 1699 paisley group. I think she was a trouble maker with a reputation for harmful magic who got swept into a possession prosecution. The main accusation was causing harm after refusal of alms or charity. She supposed denounced quite a few others. Very detailed documents. See Agnes Supp for description of the tormenting/possesion.turned blood to milk, interfered with butter. Damaged a mill because of refusal of alms.Denounced by Margaret Laird in Paisley, a girl who claimed to be tormented by witches. Laird denounced many people while in fits. Most of the witness testimony was given in Paisley (19-21 April 1699) and it came from people who witnessed Laird's fits and denunciations. (English)