Tammy The trial papers you require may be stored at West Register House, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh - contact - enquiries@nas.gov.uk Regards Patricia. ________________________________ From: Tammy Mitchell <ancestry@ripandrevmedia.ca> To: midlothian@rootsweb.com; Edinburgh Room <EdinburghRoom@edinburgh.gov.uk>; Tammy Mitchell <ancestry@ripandrevmedia.ca> Sent: Wed, 9 June, 2010 7:22:45 Subject: [MIDLOTHIAN] Gilmerton Shooting & Trial - Robert Mitchell & Elizabeth Mitchell's Gilmerton Property Hi Listers, I have found a newspaper clipping from: The Edinburgh Advertiser  July 10 1821. A link to the page is lower down, in case anyone wants to see the page or read the article that I want to ask questions about. First I'll ask the questions, then I'll comment on the article. Then I'll type in 'some' names on the page for others it might assist. The article is the entire second column on the page. (best viewed at a zoom of 300 I believe) It is describing a court case that took place on July 9 1821, regarding a shooting on Robert Mitchell and Elisabeth (Wier/Weir his wife)'s property in Gilmerton, on the date of 18 January 1821. No one was killed but John Anderson was badly injured. 2 questions: -I would like to know where I could get a copy of the arrest information or evidence file for the shooting. -I would like to know where I might get a transcript of the court proceedings, as apparently my ancestors were witnesses at the hearing, and I find that an interesting glimpse into their lives. Jury trial. Dr. Stevenson was called to attend John Anderson. The lawyers seem to be mentioned as well. Mr. Dickson was the lawyer for the prisoner. http://www.tammymitchell.com/surnames/robertmitchell-ElisabethWeirShootingAtHome1821.pdf Here are the names of the people involved: (and a few other clues) - Robert Charlton, found guilty and sentenced to "transportation for 7 years". - John Anderson, victim (attended school at Gilmerton) was returning from. - Thomas Armour, was with John Anderson - George Knox was with John Anderson also. - William Tait, (Gilmerton) apparent neighbour of Mr. Robert Mitchell (William was returning from Dalkeith Market on 18 Jan 1821, when at Melville Castle Gate, he saw 2 men with guns) - A person, surname Murray, came up to see what was going on. - Thomas Bain came out of his house (Gilmerton) ... and said "the black-guards ought to be stoned out of town" - One of the men with guns was dressed as a 'game-keeper'. - Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell (in my tree, her maiden name Elizabeth Weir) - said the men had 3-4 gills at her home that nite, one of the men loaded a gun while at her house, but not the prisoner. - Dr. Stevenson, attended John Anderson - A man with the surname Thomson, joined John Anderson prior to the shooting. - Mr. Dickson addressed the Jury for the prisoner. - Lord Gillies (would this be the Judge, or Crown Lawyer?) said the crime was of most serious nature. - Lord Succoth (?) - Lord Justice Clerk (maybe this was the Judge) - Counsel for the Crown -the Lord Advocate and J.A. Maconochie, Esq; Adam Rolland, Esq; W.S. Agent, for the prisoner. J.W.Dickson and Mark Napier, Esq's; Peter Cam?ill Esq. S.S.C. Agent. Anyone know who the Black-Guards were? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ (some) Other names on this page, no connection to article: DEATHS: - At Dublin, Lieut Colonel John Campbell of the 2d Royal Veteran Battalion. - At Coldblow, county of Dublin, Denis George, Esq late, a Baron of his Magesty's court... - At Kilbryde Castle, 21st June, Susan Jane, the only daughter, and on the 3rd July. Colin the infant son of Sire Alex Campbell, Bart. - At Scarva House, Downshire, Ireland 2 July, Eliza Amelia, only daughter of the late Andrew Macfarlane, Esq. of Donavourd, Perthshire. - 30th June in his 78th year, James Hamilton, sen. Esq of Mavisbank. - At Portobello, 30 Jun William Maxwell Morrison, Esq. Advocate - Cannan 5th William Wilson Esq. W. S. (this William Wilson could be in my tree too) - At Viewfeild Cottage, near Inverness on 25 June, John Noble, Esq of India House, London. - At Forfar, on the 26th June Peter Ranken Esq, Sheriff-Substitute of Forfarshire. MARRIAGES & BIRTHS  are on the page too.... Thanks for your help Tammy Mitchell BC, Canada ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to MIDLOTHIAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message