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Survey of Scottish Witchcraft Database

Survey of Scottish Witchcraft
Scottish History, School of History and Classics, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland

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Janet Boyman

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Personal Details

First NameJanet
Last NameBoyman
SexFemale
Place of residence - countyAyr
Marital statusMarried
NotesLarner had her down as from Edinburgh, but Hendry had her from Ayrshire. The JC26/1 document said she was in the Cowgate, so perhaps she moved to Edinburgh?

Accused's family

Name Title Relationship Age Occupation
Steill, William Husband

Cases involving accused

Boyman,Janet  (1572)

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