Person Details
JO/521 John Rutherford
- fullname
- John Rutherford
- title
- no information
- occupation
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- office
- bailie
- residence
- Prestonpans
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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 cases | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| case reference | accused name | involvement | year |
| C/EGD/1763 | Katharine Liddell | Bailie | 1678 |
| C/EGD/822 | Elspeth Chousley | Investigator | 1679 |
| related trials | ||
|---|---|---|
| trial reference | accused name | year |
| none recorded | ||