Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/395/1
Document: 23
Jan 17, 1818
Crime

Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.

Theft of two bars of iron from Clydach ironworks. Accused aged 29. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Benjamin Watkins, Blacksmith
Monmouth, Llandeilo Pertholey
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Frere, Walter Powell, ironmasters
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I, E, R

From file: 4/395/1
Document: 29
Jan 17, 1818
Crime

Brecon, Llywel

Theft of a pig. Accused driving pigs from Llandovery past prosecutor's house when it appears the pig strayed into the drove. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of livestock apart from horses, cattle and sheep (mainly pigs)

Accused
Isaac Jones, Labourer
Brecon, Llanwrthwl
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Josiah Jones, Llywel, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E, J

From file: 4/395/1
Document: 29
Jan 17, 1818
Crime

Brecon, Llywel

Theft of a pig. Accused driving pigs from Llandovery, co. Carm., past prosecutor's house when it appears the pig strayed into the drove. Accused aged 50. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of livestock apart from horses, cattle and sheep (mainly pigs)

Accused
Ebenezer Williams, Yeoman 1
Brecon, Llanwrthwl
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Josiah Jones, Llywel, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E, J

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/834/1
Document: 20
Jan 17, 1818
Crime

Pembroke, Haverfordwest

Possession of forged bank notes. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Possessing / procuring / disposing of counterfeit / forged coins or notes

Accused
James Fontaine, Labourer
Pembroke, Haverfordwest
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 14 years1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/834/1
Document: 21
Jan 17, 1818
Crime

Pembroke, Haverfordwest

Forgery of a Bank of England banknote. more

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

Accused
James Fontaine, Labourer
Pembroke, Haverfordwest
Plea:
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

From file: 4/200/7
Document: 25
Jan 19, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Theft of poultry - hens, and peas. Prisoner aged 35. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of poultry

Accused
John Harris, Butcher 1
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard Pugh, Llanllwchaearn, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 1 year imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Correct

Other:
E, Ca

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/761/3
Document: 48
Jan 24, 1818
Crime

Carmarthen, Abergwili

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel and 30 keys. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
William Lewis, Labourer
Carmarthen, Abergwili
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Davies
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
E/C, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/761/3
Document: 48
Jan 24, 1818
Crime

Carmarthen, Abergwili

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel and 30 keys. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David Davies, Labourer
Carmarthen, Abergwili
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Davies
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
E/C, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/535/5
Document: 6
Jan 25, 1818
Crime

Radnor, Presteigne

Manslaughter of Richard Davies, Presteigne, labourer by beating him. Prisoner and deceased 'met to fight by previous appointment...with their fists.' more

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

Accused
Thomas Watkins, Labourer
Radnor, Presteigne
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Morgan, Presteigne, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, I, E, J

From file: 4/1019/3
Document: 7
Jan 27, 1818
Crime

Flint, Newmarket

Assault with intent to ravish Mary Roberts. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Attempted rape (including assault with intent to ravish)

Accused
Thomas Edwards, Labourer
Flint, Newmarket
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Roberts
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of assault ( second count ).

Punishment:
1 month imprisonment

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 38
Jan 27, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of industrial goods - an iron axle - the property of the Merthyr Tramroad Co. Prisoner aged 27. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Edward Barnett, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
J. J, Guest, ironmaster & others
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 months imprisonment

From file: 4/71/3
Document: 63
Jan 28, 1818
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Theft of food - cheese. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Labourer
Denbigh, Gresford
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Peter Poole Taylor
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment: