Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/396/1
Document: 18
Apr 30, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.

Obtaining goods by false pretences - 13 account books, 2 testaments, a bible, psalter and pencils. Claimed he had been appointed schoolmaster of a charity school which a Mr Ross was about to establish and asked for speciments of books for Mr Rees to inspect. Came back with a forged letter approving the same from Mr Rees and ordering the same for the school. Escaped from prison in May 1819. Prisoner aged 36. more

Offence type: Fraud
Specific offence: Fraud/ deceit/ false pretences/ impersonating

Accused
Samuel James, Labourer
Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hansall Williams, Thomas Williams, druggist
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 years imprisonment in the House of Correction1

Other:
Ca ( & in 4/396/2)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/396/1
Document: 15
Nov 4, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of five silver watches and six razors. Prisoner aged 24. more

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

Accused
Thomas Bail Corns, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Carleton Skarratt
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Sentenced on another indictment

Other:
R

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 15
Nov 4, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of five silver watches and six razors. Prisoner aged 20. According to the minute book accused was convicted and transported for 7 years. more

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

Accused
Thomas Cox, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Carleton Skarratt
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 15
Nov 4, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of five silver watches and six razors. Prisoner aged 16. more

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

Accused
Joseph Higgs, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Carleton Skarratt
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 10
Nov 5, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Shoplifting of seven silver watches. Accused aged 20. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Shoplifting 5/- +

Accused
Thomas Cox, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Benjamin Davies, Hay, watchmaker
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R, Ca.

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 10
Nov 5, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Shoplifting - stole seven silver watches. Accused aged 20. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Shoplifting 5/- +

Accused
Thomas Bail Corns, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Benjamin Davies, Hay, watchmaker
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
R, Ca.

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 10
Nov 5, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Shoplifting - stole seven silver watches. Accused aged 16. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Shoplifting 5/- +

Accused
Joseph Higgs, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Benjamin Davies, Hay, watchmaker
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R, Ca.

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 17
Nov 19, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Llangasty Tal-y-llyn

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 31. more

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

Accused
John Phillips, Yeoman
Brecon, Llangasty Tal-y-llyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Tully, Glyn, co. Rad., gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
R, Ca.

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/396/1
Document: 14
Dec 23, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Theft of sheep. Indicted with his sister. Aged 20. more

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

Accused
James Watkins, Labourer
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joan Prosser, Talgarth, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
Ca ( & in 4/396/2), E, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/396/1
Document: 14
Dec 23, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Theft of sheep. Indicted with his sister. Aged 26. more

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

Accused
Ann Watkins, Spinster
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joan Prosser, Talgarth, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, 1 year imprisonment1

Other:
Ca ( & in 4/396/2), E, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/396/1
Document: 14
Dec 23, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Theft of sheep. Indicted with his sister. Also indicted and convicted for killing the same sheep - see no. 16 in this file. Prisoner aged 20. more

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

Accused
James Watkins, Labourer
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joan Prosser, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, E, R

From file: 4/396/1
Document: 14
Dec 23, 1819
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Stealing sheep. Indicted with her brother. Also indicted and convicted of killing the same sheep - see no. 16 in this file. Prisoner aged 26. more

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

Accused
Ann Watkins, Spinster
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joan Prosser, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, E, R