The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft

1563-1736

By Julian Goodare, Lauren Martin, Joyce Miller and Louise Yeoman, January 2003


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Person Details

JO/521 John Rutherford

fullname
John Rutherford
title
no information
occupation
no information
office
bailie
residence
Prestonpans
other details
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notes
Involved in case in 1678 when he imprisoned accused and tortured Katherine Liddell wrongfully. Called to appear before the Privy Council but discharged. Also involved in case in 1679. May have lived in Haddington rather than Prestonpans.
related trials
trial reference accused name year
none recorded