Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/761/4
Document: 24
Mar 19, 1818
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanfihangel Aberbythy

Unlawful entry and ejectment of prosecutor. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
David Morgan, Gent.
Carmarthen, Llanddarog
Plea:
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Tobias, Llanfihangel Aberbythych,
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/635/4
Document: 26
Mar 20, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanrhidian

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 42. more

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

Accused
Edward Nash, Butcher 1
Glamorgan, Swansea 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Griffith Thomas, Llanrhidian, butcher/farme
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over 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: 4/635/4
Document: 30
Mar 20, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanrhidian

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 42. more

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

Accused
Edward Nash, Butcher 1
Glamorgan, Swansea 2
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Bevan, Llanrhidian, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over 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: 4/834/2
Document: 18
Mar 20, 1818
Crime

Pembroke, Llanrhian

Theft from the dwelling house of money - taken from prosecutor's chest. Prisoner aged 21. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from dwelling house

Accused
Henry Phillip, Tailor 1
Pembroke, Llanrhian
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James William
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of

Punishment:
Death, recommended to mercy2

Other:
R, Ca

  • 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) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/635/4
Document: 27
Mar 21, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of food - wheat - from a barn belonging to the parish workhouse. According to calendar prisoner, aged 36, to be charged with breaking and entering the said barn. more

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

Accused
Edward Thomas, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell Hopkin, governor of the Chapel Workh
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/635/4
Document: 27
Mar 21, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of food - wheat - from a barn belonging to the parish workhouse. According to calendar prisoner, aged 38, to be charged with breaking and entering the said barn. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell Hopkin, governor of the Chapel Workh
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/834/1
Document: 2
Mar 22, 1818
Crime

Pembroke, Haverfordwest

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing food - cheese, butter, ham, oatmeal - and money. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Breaking & entering

Accused
Rachel Jenkins, Singlewoman
aka Rachel Jenkin
Pembroke, Maenclochog 1
Plea:
Prosecutor
Levi John, Henry's Moat
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Transported for 14 years

Other:
R, Ca (in 4/834/2)

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/1019/3
Document: 16
Mar 23, 1818
Crime

Flint, Halkyn

Theft of coal. more

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

Accused
William Jones, Labourer
Flint, Halkyn
Plea:
Prosecutor
Robert, Earl Grosvenor
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/395/1
Document: 27
Mar 25, 1818
Crime

Brecon, Talgarth

Burglary of prosecutor's house with intent. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Walter Watkins, Labourer
Brecon, Talgarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Owen Smithin, Talgarth, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/635/4
Document: 19
Mar 26, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of personal goods - a silver watch. Prisoner aged 25. more

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

Accused
Owen Davies, Labourer
Glamorgan, Whitchurch, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Morgan, Whitchurch, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/71/4
Document: 69
Mar 28, 1818
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Theft from a shop of muslin and wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Mary Anne King, Married
Outside Wales, Chester, co. Chester 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Fossey Jenkins, Wrexham, draper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years2

Other:
R, E

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/535/5
Document: 4
Apr 2, 1818
Crime

Radnor, Presteigne

Pickpocketing Margaret Lane, prosecutor's wife. Prisoner aged 36. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Pickpocketing

Accused
John Meredith, Yeoman
Radnor, Presteigne
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry Lane, Kington, co. Her.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 6d - partial verdict

Punishment:
9 months imprisonment in the House of Correction1

Other:
R, J; Ca(in 4/535/6)

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