Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/893/6
Document: 6
Apr 2, 1747
Crime

Cardigan, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys

Breaking and entering a close and ploughing it up. more

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

Accused
David Evan, Yeoman
Cardigan, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Evan
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/814/4
Document: 2
Apr 2, 1747
Crime

Pembroke, Nevern

Murder of James Webb by stabbing him in the chest. more

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

Accused
Christopher Huntley, Hatter
Pembroke, Nevern
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Eynon, Nevern
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
Iq., R and R (in 4/814/5)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/379/2
Document: 4
Apr 3, 1747
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Price, Butcher
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Probert
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/614/4
Document: 19
Apr 6, 1747
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Assault. more

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

Accused
Morgan Jenkin, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William John
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To continue in custody until next sessions1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/614/4
Document: 19
Apr 6, 1747
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Morgan, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William John
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To continue in custody until next sessions1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/614/4
Document: 20
Apr 6, 1747
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Morgan, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Jenkin
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/182/5
Document: 9
Apr 13, 1747
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Theft of money. Prosecutor slammed his purse on the table and two guineas fell out which prisoner took and handed over to Charles Roberts in whose inn they were. more

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

Accused
Thomas Morris, Labourer
Montgomery, Welshpool
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Owen Hughes, Llanfihangel, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty, 'prisoner to have the

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, E

From file: 4/49/3
Document: 18
Apr 16, 1747
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Pickpocketing money and assault. Prosecutor had been 'very far in liquor'. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Pickpocketing

Accused
Robert Thomas, Yeoman
Denbigh, Gresford
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Ithell, Hope, co. Flint, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, J

From file: 4/521/1
Document: 11
Apr 18, 1747
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Infanticide of her female bastard child. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Infanticide, i.e. new born child murder (including concealing birth)

Accused
Elizabeth Price, Spinster
Radnor, Nantmel
Plea:
Prosecutor
Stephen Evans, parish officer
Result

Verdict:
Insane

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/520/8
Document: 8
Apr 24, 1747
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Evans, Yeoman
Radnor, Nantmel
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Powell
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/520/8
Document: 8
Apr 24, 1747
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Assault. more

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

Accused
John Lloyd, Yeoman
Radnor, Llanddewi Ystradenni
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Powell
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/182/5
Document: 49
Apr 29, 1747
Crime

Montgomery, Llandysilio

Murder of William George by striking him on the back with a 'clod mawl' more

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

Accused
Margaret Prodger, Spinster
Montgomery, Llandysilio
Plea:
Prosecutor
Anne George, spinster
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: