Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/760/3
Document: 16
Nov 20, 1815
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to prosecutor, his wife, Elizabeth Evans and David Evans. more

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

Accused
William Davies, Labourer
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
George Alexander Evans
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A, R

From file: 4/200/7
Document: 33
Nov 22, 1815
Crime

Montgomery, Meifod

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel and cloth. The stolen regimental breeches were recognized by the prosecutor as it 'appeared to be cut off one knee' to accomodate his wooden leg. Prosecutor formerly of the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Prisoner aged 25. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
John Humphreys, Yeoman
Montgomery, Meifod
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Price, soldier
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, Ca

From file: 4/634/5
Document: 53
Nov 29, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Theft of malt. more

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

Accused
Thomas Thomas, Labourer
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Morgan
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 1/- - partial verdic

Punishment:
2 months imprisonment1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/635/1
Document: 19
Nov 30, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of malt from prosecutor's brewery. Prisoner aged 44. more

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

Accused
John Phillip, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Hayes the elder, Swansea, brewer1
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E

  • 1 Details added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/635/1
Document: 23
Nov 30, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of malt from prosecutor's brewery. Prisoner sged 30. more

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

Accused
John Charles, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Haynes the elder, Swansea, brewer/me
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/760/3
Document: 20
Dec 1, 1815
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Gaeo

Theft from a shop of wearing apparel and money. Prisoner aged about 20. more

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

Accused
Peter Dowling, Mariner
Outside Wales, Unspecified, Ireland 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Samuel Rees, Carmarthen, tailor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 6/- .2

Punishment:

Other:
C/E, I/Cp/R, J

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 2 Verdict added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/760/3
Document: 21
Dec 2, 1815
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of food, cheese, from the inn or dwelling house of David Howells, Carmarthen, victualler, called the 'Golden Lion' where prosecutor's wife had deposited cheese following her failure to sell the same in the market. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of food, including harvested crops

Accused
Rachel Jones, Married
aka Rachael John
Carmarthen, Llansteffan, co. Carm.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Thomas, Llangynog, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 6d1 - partial verd

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Correction2

Other:
E, I/Cp, R, J

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/280/1
Document: 49
Dec 9, 1815
Crime

Caernarfon, Caernarfon

Forgery of certificate purporting to be signed by the minister and churchwarden of Llandwrog which directed the controller of customs at Caernarfon to pay prize money for captures made by His Majesty's ship of the name Hazard to Hugh Williams. more

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

Accused
Robert Jones, Mariner 1
Caernarfon, Caernarfon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Greenwich Hospital
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, 1 year imprisonment2

Other:
J, R, A, I, Ca(in 4/280/2)

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/760/3
Document: 19
Dec 15, 1815
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft from a shop of shoes. Prisoner aged about 20. more

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

Accused
Peter Dowling, Mariner
Outside Wales, Unspecified, Ireland 1
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Lewis, Carmarthen, shoemaker
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
C/E, I/Cp, R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/1018/5
Document: 13
Dec 20, 1815
Crime

Flint, Diserth

Theft of sheep belonging to Thomas Jones. more

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

Accused
Enoch Jones, Labourer
Outside Wales, Liverpool, co. Lancs. 1
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Jones, Diserth, tailor
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/1018/5
Document: 13
Dec 20, 1815
Crime

Flint, Diserth

Theft of sheep belonging to Thomas Jones. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Labourer
Denbigh, 1 Llaneilian-yn-Rhos 2
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Jones, Diserth, tailor
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/1018/5
Document: 14
Dec 20, 1815
Crime

Flint, Diserth

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Labourer
Denbigh, 1 Llaneilian-yn-Rhos 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Pierce Jones Parry, Diserth, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, respited, transported for life3

Other:
R

  • 1 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 3 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.