The Burgar/Burgess families in Shetland

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Thomas Fea accused of Blasphemy - 1767

Thomas Fea was the husband of Katherine Burgher, and appears in court accused of blasphemy, but was excused paying the fine due to his poverty.

This report is taken from the printed book 'Presbytery Records - Appendix 1767, page 134.55

1767, March 8.—

Thomas Fea in Noss was Rebuk'd before the Congregation for Imprecating Damnation upon his Neighbour and taking God's name in Vain, for which the Session appointed him to appear 3 Sabbaths before the Congregation and Dispens'd therefore with his fine, in Regard of his poverty.

 

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