T/A 418/163/15
Indictment of Martha Driver alias Chalke of Barking wid., 4 November 17 Charles II, there bewitched John Stevens aged 5 years, whereof he died on 8 November following. Pleads not guilty; acquitted. Witnesses: Josias Best, Elizabeth Best, John Bird, Thomas Crofts, Tich. Emmes, Jane Grymes, Rebecca Best Judith Lake. [ASS 35/107/1/15]