Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/393/3
Document: 16
Jan 16, 1812
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods - wine glasses, decanter, ale glasses, vinegar cruett, etc. Indicted separately from her accomplice - see no. 15 in this file. Accused aged 21.. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Anne Jones, Spinster
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Baldwyn, Eardisley, co. Her., yeoma
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca., R

From file: 4/1017/3
Document: 1
Jan 21, 1812
Crime

Flint, St Asaph, co. Flint

Theft of household goods, napkins and a child's wearing apparel belonging to Elizabeth Williams from a bleaching ground. Indicted with a larceny, not theft from a bleaching ground. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Jane Hughes, Widow
Flint, St Asaph, co. Flint
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Sir John Williams, Bodelwyddan, bart.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
D, R, J

From file: 4/831/5
Document: 17
Jan 22, 1812
Crime

Pembroke, Llanddewi Velfrey

Theft of cut timber. Prisoner aged 37. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of cut / growing timber

Accused
William Beynon, Carpenter
Pembroke, Llanddewi Velfrey
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David John, Llanddewi Velfrey, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, Ca, J

From file: 4/758/3
Document: 48
Jan 22, 1812
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.

Theft of money and a box from prosecutor's dwelling house whilst prosecutor and his wife were in the nearby sand looking for baits to catch fish. more

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

Accused
Mary Bowen, Married
Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Phillip Hugh, Llanelli, mariner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
D, I, Cp., J

From file: 4/279/3
Document: 94
Jan 30, 1812
Crime

Caernarfon, Edern

Theft from a shop of lace. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Roberts, Married
Caernarfon, Edern
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Roberts, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
B, R, E, J

From file: 4/393/1
Document: 40
Jan 30, 1812
Crime

Brecon, Crickhowell

Aiding and abetting theft from a shop specified in no. 37 in this file. more

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

Accused
William Marsh, Labourer
Brecon, Crickhowell
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, E

From file: 4/758/.3
Document: 91 1
Jan 31, 1812
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of drink, rum, from prosecutor's dwelling house, in which prisoner and his wife also suspected, lived in three rooms. No indictment. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of alcoholic drinks, including foodstuffs to make such drinks

Accused
Albine Cook, Mailcoach guard
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Brown, Carmarthen, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
I/Cp, R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/758/.3
Document: 91 1
Jan 31, 1812
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of drink, rum, from prosecutor's dwelling house, in which prisoner and his wife also suspected, lived in three rooms. No indictment. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of alcoholic drinks, including foodstuffs to make such drinks

Accused
Sarah Cook, Married
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Brown, Carmarthen, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
I/Cp, R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/393/1
Document: 38
Feb 1, 1812
Crime

Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.

Manslaughter of David Jones by striking him with a poker on his forehead following a quarrel in an inn after accused refused to serve deceased and a disagreement about some money paid to prisoner. more

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

Accused
John Jarrett, VIctualler
Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Davies, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq

From file: 4/393/1
Document: 39
Feb 1, 1812
Crime

Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.

Harbouring wanted criminals - see nos 37 and 43. Prisoner aged 46. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Harbouring criminals

Accused
George Robinson, Labourer
Monmouth, Bedwellty
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Quashed

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/393/1
Document: 41
Feb 1, 1812
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Murder of William Jones by striking him with an iron bar. Deceased awaiting trial - see no.1 Prisoner aged 47. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Yeoman
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Williams, coroner
Result

Verdict:
Insane

Punishment:
Detained at HM's pleasure

Other:
Ca (& in 4/393/3 et seq.), Iq

From file: 4/633/7
Document: 33
Feb 1, 1812
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Unlawfully exercising a trade without having served an apprenticeship. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Unlawfully exercising a trade

Accused
William Spring, Upholsterer/cabinet maker 1
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Evatt, Townsend Harrison & Thomas Will
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.