Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/747/2
Document: 49
Jun 2, 1787
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Mary William, Widow
Carmarthen, Llangathen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Rees, Llandeilo Fawr, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/193/6
Document: 5
Jun 4, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Theft of cloth belonging to the prosecutor, which he had sold at the market to Peter Vaughan, Shrewsbury, co. Salop, draper. The prosecutor's servant took the flannel to the carriers where they were to be measured by the buyer. Prisoner aged 25. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of cloth / wool

Accused
John Wynne, Labourer
Montgomery, Welshpool
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Moses Gardner, Montgomery, flannel maker
Result

Verdict:
Guilty specially.

Punishment:
Judgment respited2, 3 months imprisonment1

Other:
I/Cp, E, R, Ca ( & in 4/193/7 )

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 2 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/193/6
Document: 2
Jun 7, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Receiving stolen goods from.Margaret Webster - see no. 3 in this file. Prisoner aged 55, indicted with his wife. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
Evan Jenks, Labourer
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years1

Other:
R, Ca, Pa ( in 4/193/7-8 & 4/194/3-4 )

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/193/6
Document: 2
Jun 7, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Receiving stolen goods - sheep, from.Margaret Webster - see no. 3 in this file. Prisoner aged 56, indicted with her husband. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
Elizabeth Jenks, Married
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Ca

From file: 4/193/6
Document: 3
Jun 7, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Theft of sheep. Indicted twice for the same offence; see doc. no. 2. Prisoner aged 15 years. more

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

Accused
Margaret Webster, Spinster
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, reprieved1

Other:
Ca ( & in 4/193/7 ); Pa (in 4/1011/9)

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/193/6
Document: 1
Jun 13, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 15. more

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

Accused
Margaret Webster, Spinster
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, free pardon1

Other:
Ca ( in 4/193/7 ); Pa ( in 4/1011/9 )

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/193/6
Document: 1
Jun 13, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Theft of sheep. Indicted with her husband. Prisoner aged 56. Documents refer to aiding and abetting Margaret Webster, Betws Cedewain, spinster. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Jenks, Married
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Ca

From file: 4/193/6
Document: 1
Jun 13, 1787
Crime

Montgomery, Betws Cedewain

Theft of sheep. Indicted with his wife. Prisoner aged 55. Documents refer to aiding and abetting Margaret Webster, Betws Cedewain, spinster. more

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

Accused
Evan Jenks, Labourer
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Turner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years1

Other:
Pa ( in 4/193/7 ), Ca ( & in 4/193/7-8 & 4

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/747/2
Document: 4
Jun 20, 1787
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Rescue of livestock impounded by prosecutor for damaging his corn. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Rescue of livestock

Accused
Evan William, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Morgan, Carmarthen, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/823/4
Document: 33
Jun 25, 1787
Crime

Pembroke, Haverfordwest

Murder of Griffith Howell by beating him. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Murder

Accused
William Morgan, Labourer
Pembroke, Haverfordwest
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Benjamin Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:
Fined

Other:
Iq, R, J.

From file: 4/276/4
Document: 58
Jun 29, 1787
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanrwst

Assault. more

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

Accused
Rev. John Royle, Clergyman
Caernarfon, Llanrwst
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Morris Roberts
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Fined 6d2

Other:
Al, R; W, J, P(in 4/277/1)

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/747/2
Document: 3
Jun 29, 1787
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanfihangel-ar-arth

Assault on John Evans, blacksmith/constable in the execution of his duty. Guilty of assault only. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
Stephen Saunders, Gent.
Carmarthen, Llanfihangel-ar-arth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Lloyd, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty on second count.

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
W, A, J (all in 4/748/1)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.