Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/303/4
Document: 38
Apr 29, 1788
Crime

Meirioneth, Betws Gwerful Goch

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing of personal goods and money therefrom. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
William Hughes, Labourer
Meirioneth, Betws Gwerful Goch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Thomas, Betws Gwerful Goch, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of larceny to the value of 6d, parti

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment, to be whipped twice

Other:
B, I, J, R

From file: 4/303/4
Document: 39
Apr 30, 1788
Crime

Denbigh, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfy

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and shop with intent. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Breaking & entering

Accused
William Hughes, Labourer
Denbigh, Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
B, I, J, R

From file: 4/303/4
Document: 40
May 15, 1788
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Theft from a standing during Bala fair of buckles. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft from shops / standings in markets or fairs / from hawkers

Accused
Humphrey Hughes, Miller 1
Denbigh, 2 Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Rowland, Bala, pedlar
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d - partial verdic

Punishment:
To be whipped

Other:
R, B, I/E, J

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.