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Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century Scotland
Drysdales & Witchcraft trials in 17th century Scotland
I have found four references: 2 alleged witches (1 probably executed) and 2 witnesses at witchcraft trials, attached pdf gives further details.
1. Ref: The 1649-50 Scottish witch-hunt with particular reference to the synod of Lothian and Tweeddale - Paula Hughes Phd thesis
Eupham Drysdaill of Caridne [Carriden, Bo’ness] - a confessed witch (probably executed)
2. Ref: Confessions of the Alloa Witches 10-6-1658 - one of the trial witnesses - William Dryisdall
3. Ref: The Annals of Auchterarder & Memorials of Strathearn - Agnes Drysdale of Coldrain, Kinross - stated to be a member of the Witches Coven at the crook of Devon - probably escaped execution
4. Ref: A Collection of Rare and Curious Tracts on Witchcraft and the Second Sight – The witches of Borrowstouness 1679 - Alex. Drysdale, Skipper is mentioned as a witness
Attached pdf:
Ronald Drysdale
Just came across another reference to one 'Jonet Drysdaill' who was denounced as a witch in 1609 by Dalkeith presbytery church.
http://witches.shca.ed.ac.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.accusedrecor...
She was imprisoned initially in Crichton, escaped on her way to Musselburgh and was then recaptured.
Her subsequent fate is not known.
Jun 17, 2023