Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
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From file: 4/73/7
Document: 32
Oct 17, 1825
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Theft of wearing apparel and household goods - silver cutlery - belonging to prosecutor, Daniel Hughes, Richard Lewis and Henry Silbey, from a dwelling house. Examinations and recognizance suggest burglary. more

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

Accused
Robert James, Labourer
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Clarke, Wrexham, shoemaker
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
E

From file: 4/202/5
Document: 59
Oct 31, 1825
Crime

Montgomery, Llanllwchaearn

Theft of personal goods - a saddle and bridle from a stable. Prisoner aged 41. Goods recovered at Llangadfan. more

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

Accused
John Davies, Labourer
aka John Jones 1
Montgomery, Castell Caereinion 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William France, Llanllwchaearn
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 1 year imprisonment and fined 1/-3

Other:
I/Cp/E, Ca; Return of prisoners ( in 4/2

  • 1 Alias added from other related document(s) within the same Gaol File.
  • 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.
From file: 4/638/3
Document: 66
Nov 8, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Burglary of the house of Mary Rosser and stealing prosecutor's wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 17. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Margaret William, Spinster
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Austin
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/202/5
Document: 60
Nov 15, 1825
Crime

Montgomery, Llansanffraid

Theft of personal goods - a saddle and bridle belonging to Daniel Weaver from the stable of the White Lion Inn occupied by the prosecutor. Prosecutor a member of the Llansanffraid Association for the Prosecution of Felons, who called a meeting of the committee of the same. Goods recovered at Llanerfyl. Prisoner, aged 41, apprehended at the Infirmary, Shrewsbury, co. Salop. more

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

Accused
John Davies, Labourer
Montgomery, Guilsfield 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Edwards, Llansanffraid, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution - convicted on another indic

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, E

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/73/7
Document: 42
Nov 16, 1825
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Theft of hawker's ware from a dwelling house where prosecutor lodged for the night. Apprehended in a lodging house in Chester. more

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

Accused
Patrick Doneaway, Brittania tea pot maker
Outside Wales, Unspecified, Roscommon, Ireland 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Egan, co. Silgo, Ireland, hawker
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment with hard labour2

Other:
R, E, C

  • 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: 4/638/3
Document: 61
Nov 17, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 29. more

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

Accused
James Browne, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Morgan William, Merthyr Tydfil, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/1021/5
Document: 10
Nov 19, 1825
Crime

Unspecified, Unspecified

Aiding and abetting others unknown to poach in a wood belonging to Thomas Foulkes. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Poaching and other offences against the Game Laws

Accused
Robert Gregory, Labourer
Flint, Llanasa
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Sir Edward Mostyn
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
1 year imprisonment1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/638/3
Document: 67
Nov 23, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of wearing apparel from prosecutor's dwelling house. Prisoner, aged 17, to be charged with burglary. more

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

Accused
Margaret William, Spinster
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Rosser
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/915/7
Document: 4
Nov 24, 1825
Crime

Cardigan, Llanwenog

Theft of sheep and a hurdle. Prisoner aged 38. more

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

Accused
Elinor Davies, Married
Cardigan, Llanwenog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Davies
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
1 month imprisonment1

Other:
Ca

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/1021/5
Document: 8
Nov 24, 1825
Crime

Flint, Penley

Theft from the dwelling house of watches, one of silver, cloth and wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Ann Crawley, Married
Flint, Penley
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Paddock
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing to the value of

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/638/3
Document: 68
Nov 24, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, St Fagans

Theft of sheep. According to calendar one Richard Poole, shepherd, aged 22, also to be indicted. Prisoner aged 21. more

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

Accused
Charles Hardyman, Shepherd 1
Glamorgan, St Fagans
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Evans, Llandaf, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/638/3
Document: 69
Nov 24, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, St Fagans

Theft of sheep. According to calendar one Richard Poole, shepherd, aged 22, also to be indicted. Prisoner aged 21. more

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

Accused
Charles Hardyman, Shepherd 1
Glamorgan, St Fagans
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan David, Radyr, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death

Other:
Ca, R

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