British Executions

Margery Wilson

Age: unknown

Sex: female

Crime: murder

Date Of Execution: 26 Sep 1603

Crime Location: Black Notley, Essex

Execution Place: unknown

Method: unknown

Executioner: unknown

Source: http://discovery.nationalarchives.co.uk

Margery Wilson was convicted of murder by witchcraft.. Was sentenced to hang but execution not confirmed.

On 10 December 1599  at Black Notley she bewitched Mary Rust so that she languished until 10 March 1600 and then died.

On 14 May 1603 at Black Notley she bewitched to death a cow (2pounds) belonging to Thomas Goodaye.

On 28 May 1602 at Black Notley she bewitched Bridget Bruer so that she languished until 26 July 1602.

Margery Wilson was a widow from Black Notley.

see Brentwood Assizes, 26 September 1603 (Assizes 35/45/1) - Calendar of Assize Records - Essex Indictments James I