Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/380/6
Document: 6
Nov 27, 1752
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Forgery of document purporting to be in prosecutor's hand at a mercer's shop, in order to obtain goods. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Forgery

Accused
William Lewis, Tailor
Outside Wales, Almeley, co. Her.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Williams, Clifford, co. Her.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years1

Other:
J, I/E, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/380/6
Document: 44
Dec 1, 1752
Crime

Brecon, St Michael Cwmdu

Theft of a sheep. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Sheep-stealing

Accused
Richard David, Labourer
Brecon, St Michael Cwmdu
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Pugh, Cathedin, wearer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
Discharged

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 28
Jan 1, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Neglect of duty by permitting Thomas John Jenkin of Llanwrtyd, yeoman, charged with sheep stealing to escape from his custody. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Neglect of duty

Accused
Thomas Morgan, Gaoler
aka Morgan Thomas
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas William
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 38
Mar 1, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Assault on prosecutor by scalding him while he assisted constable. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault (including wounding, but not malicious wounding)

Accused
Joan Edward, Widow
aka Joan Powell
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Evans, Llanafan Fawr
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R; W(in 4/381/1)

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 39
Mar 16, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Llanbedr Ystrad Yw

Assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault (including wounding, but not malicious wounding)

Accused
Walter Blethin, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanbedr Ystrad Yw
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Bevan
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/380/6
Document: 1
Mar 25, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Infanticide of her male bastard child by strangulation. Corpse found in pool of water whilst a horse was rescued from the same. Prosecutor, prisoner's employer, imagined 'that if it was her child she had anywise occasion'd the Death of it the Corpse would bleed afresh on her Touching it'. Inquest found prisoner guilty. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Infanticide, i.e. new born child murder (including concealing birth)

Accused
Gwenllian David, Servant
Brecon, Brecon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Daniel John Henry, Brecon, husbandman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, J, R, Iq

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 36
Apr 1, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Theft of personal goods, silver plate buttons. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
Walter Prichard, Tailor
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Powell, Clifford, co. Her., gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d1 - partial verd

Punishment:
To be whipped

Other:
R, J

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/380/6
Document: 30
Apr 9, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of personal goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
Mary Beynon, Spinster
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea:
Prosecutor
Anne Portrey, Ystradgynlais, spinster
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
D/C, R

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 31
Apr 9, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of wearing apparel and personal goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
Mary Beynon, Spinster
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Aubrey, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
D/C, R

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 32
Apr 9, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to Gwenllian John, Ystradgynlais. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
Mary Beynon, Spinster
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea:
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Portrey, Ystradgynlais, spinster
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
D/C, R

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 34
Apr 9, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of wearing apparel and personal goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of personal goods (mainly wearing apparel, money and watches)

Accused
Mary Beynon, Spinster
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea:
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Portrey, Ystradgynlais, spinster
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
D/C

From file: 4/380/6
Document: 33
Apr 10, 1753
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of a sheep. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Sheep-stealing

Accused
John Harry, Yeoman
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
David John, Cantref, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
D, R