Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/635/1
Document: 31
Sep 3, 1816
Crime

Glamorgan, Cowbridge

Assault on prosecutor in the execution of his duty. more

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

Accused
Evan Jenkins, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llancarfan
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Edwards, Cowbridge, constable
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/394/5
Document: 74
Sep 4, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Defynnog

Attempted murder of Gwenllian Morgan. Stabbed her in the throat. According to prosecutor she was pregnant by prisoner who wanted her to swear the child to someone else. Prisoner aged 23. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
David Edwards, Mason 1
aka David Thomas Edward
Brecon, Defynnog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Defynnog, constable
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death

Other:
E, R, Ca

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/635/2
Document: 28
Sep 6, 1816
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Uttering a counterfeit shilling to Thomas Williams, yeoman. more

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

Accused
Mary John, Married
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Stephens
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment

Other:
Ca.

From file: 4/200/5
Document: 91
Sep 9, 1816
Crime

Montgomery, Llanfyllin

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing butter. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Morris Edwards, Labourer
Montgomery, Llanfyllin
Plea:
Prosecutor
Lewis Griffiths, Llanfyllin, shoemaker
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E/A, R

From file: 4/200/5
Document: 3
Sep 13, 1816
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Assault. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Yeoman
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/760/4
Document: 81
Sep 18, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Talley

Rescue of goods of Samuel Evans, Talley and assaulting John Williams and William Jones, bailiffs. more

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

Accused
Thomas Jones, Farmer
Carmarthen, Llanfynydd, co. Carm.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Pergryn
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/760/4
Document: 81
Sep 18, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Talley

Rescue of goods of Samuel Evans, Talley and assaulting John Williams and William Jones, bailiffs. more

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

Accused
John Williams, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Pergryn
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/760/4
Document: 81
Sep 18, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Talley

Rescue of goods of Samuel Evans, Talley and assaulting John Williams and William Jones, bailiffs. more

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

Accused
Morgan Williams, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Pergryn
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/760/4
Document: 81
Sep 18, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Talley

Rescue of goods of Samuel Evans, Talley and assaulting John Williams and William Jones, bailiffs. more

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

Accused
William Lewis, Carpenter
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Pergryn
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/760/4
Document: 81
Sep 18, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Talley

Rescue of goods of Samuel Evans, Talley and assaulting John Williams and William Jones, bailiffs. more

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

Accused
John Rees Jenkin, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Talley
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Pergryn
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/394/5
Document: 66
Sep 20, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 39. more

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

Accused
Samuel Bowen, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Jones, Llanafan Fawr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I/C, I, R, Ca.

From file: 4/913/1
Document: 43
Sep 21, 1816
Crime

Cardigan, Llannarth

Uttering a counterfeit shilling. more

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

Accused
Isaac Jones, Labourer
Cardigan, Llannarth
Plea:
Prosecutor
Margaret Evans, Llannarth, innkeeper/ widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: