Marioun Twedy or Marion Tweedy was accused of witchcraft in Peebles in the Scottish Borders in 1649.[1] She was accused of causing the death of a woman and her child and of using charms to cure animals. She refused to confess to these accusations. However, the witchpricker condemned her for finding 'the devil's mark' on her.[1]
Marioun Twedy | |
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| Died | |
| Cause of death | Unknown but likely to have been executed by strangling and burning. |
| Years active | 1640s |
| Known for | Accused of witchcraft |