witchcraft investigation of John Dougall (Q112940748)
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historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland
- Case of John Dougall
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | witchcraft investigation of John Dougall |
historical event recorded in 16th-18th century Scotland |
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Statements
Used hair as a charm to cure. The objects were used to heal. Used rowan tree belt wrapped nine times to cure ?frigidity. Used nail clippings, eye brow hair and hairs from the crown of the head and half a penny wrapped in cloth. Told witness to sow some milk in with his corn on Beltane day. Told another man to boil a stirck (young cow) and burn the rest of the bones to ashes and then bury them. Dougall said this would cure the sturdie (scrappie) disease in his beasts. (English)
Was indicted with others accused of tormenting children. But he seems to be a straightforward failed healer who got caught up in the 1699 prosecutions.He was noted as unsuccessful at healing a girl, seemed to be better at healing animals. Used charms to heal frigidity and convulsions. Hair, money and nails were left so whoever found them would get the disease and remove it from the first person.Claimed he had taught a man how to get part of another man's fishing.He was accused with others who were denounced by tormented girls, but he appears to have been a healer (called a charmer in the record). Connected with the Margaret Murdoch cases. (English)
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