Magdalene Blair
Magdalene Blairwas accused as a witch in Stirling in the 17th century.
History
[edit]In March 1659, Magdalene Blair was tried on witchcraft-related charges alongside two other Stirling women,Isobel BennetandBessie Stivenson,for allegedly using charms to cure illness.[1]Depositions in the case against Magdalene Blair provided names of the witnesses in the trials.[1]Of the three women, Magdelene Blair was the only one to be acquitted and released.[1]
References
[edit]- ^abcHarrison, John G. (November 1998)."Women and the Branks in Stirling, c.1600 to c.1730".Scottish Economic & Social History.18(2): 114–131.doi:10.3366/sesh.1998.18.2.114.ISSN0269-5030.
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