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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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Elspeth Reoch

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Personal Details

First NameElspeth
Last NameReoch
SexFemale
Place of residence - countyOrkney
Socioeconomic statusLower
NotesShe was the daughter of a one-time piper to the earl of Caithness. She travelled around a lot, from Caithness, to Lochaber, to Orkney and all around in the north.

Accused's family

Name Title Relationship Age Occupation
Reoch, Donald Father Piper

Cases involving accused

Reoch,Elspeth  (1616)

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