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Christian Shaw
Shaw, Christian (b. c.1685, d. in or after 1737), witch accuser and thread manufacturer
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A relation of the diabolical practices of above twenty wizards and witches of the sheriffdom of Renfrew in the kingdom of Scotland, contain'd in their tryalls, examinations, and confessions, and for which several of them have been executed this present year, 1697.
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Date: [1697]
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A relation of the diabolical practices of above twenty wizards and witches of the Sheriffdom of Renfrew in the Kingdom of Scotland, contain'd, in their tryalls, examinations, and confessions; and for which several of them have been executed this present year, 1697.
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Date: [1697]
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A true narrative of the sufferings and relief of a young girle; strangely molested, by evil spirits and their instruments, in the west : collected from authentick testimonies there-anent. With a preface and post-script containing reflections on what is most material or curious; either in the history, or trial of the seven witches who were condemn'd to be execute in that countrey.
Francis Grant
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Date: M.DC.XCVIII. [1698]
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Sadducimus debellatus: or, a true narrative of the sorceries and witchcrafts exercis'd by the devil and his instruments : upon Mrs. Christian Shaw, daughter of Mr. John Shaw, of Bargarran in the County of Renfrew in the West of Scotland, from Aug. 1696 to Apr. 1697. Containing the journal of her sufferings, as it was exhibited and prov'd by the voluntary confession of some of the witches, and other unexceptionable evidence, before the Commissioners appointed by the Privy Council of Scotland to enquire into the same. Collected from the records. Together with reflexions upon witchcraft in general, and the learned arguments of the lawyers, on both sides, at the trial of seven of those witches who were condemned: and some passages which happened at their execution.
Francis Grant
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Date: 1698
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