Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/53/6
Document: 63
Feb 1, 1762
Crime

Denbigh, Llangernyw

Theft of lead from prosecutor's summer house. more

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

Accused
Robert Jones, Slater
Denbigh, Llanynys
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Watkin Williams, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

From file: 4/53/3
Document: 18
Feb 2, 1762
Crime

Denbigh, Ruthin

Murder of Elizabeth Minshall, prosecutor's wife, by shooting her. Prisoner had been travelling on 'a journey of pleasure' with his employer who carried with him a brace of pistols 'upon account of the many burglaries committed at this time'. Unknown to prisoner the pistols were loaded and he accidentally shot the deceased, a servant at the inn where they lodged. Inquest records verdict of chance-medley or manslaughter. more

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

Accused
Thomas Crossley, Servant 1
Outside Wales, Knutsford, co. Chester 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Minshall
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:
To be burned in the hand3

Other:
E, Iq

  • 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.
  • 3 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/1006/3
Document: 24
Feb 5, 1762
Crime

Flint, Mold

Forcible entry into prosecutor's stable and ejectment therefrom. more

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

Accused
Thomas Powell, Yeoman
Flint, Mold
Plea:
Prosecutor
Joseph Lloyd
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

Other:
No ( in 4/1006/4 )

  • 1 Verdict added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/187/3
Document: 21
Feb 10, 1762
Crime

Montgomery, Tregynon

Theft from a shop of money and a snuff box. more

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

Accused
Mary Richards, Spinster
Montgomery, Tregynon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ann Edwards, Tregynon
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d - partial verdic

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
Ca, R, I

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/524/3
Document: 16
Feb 15, 1762
Crime

Radnor, Presteigne

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Boulter, Labourer
Radnor, Presteigne
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Price, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/619/3
Document: 31
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of marine goods, iron bolts from ship called The Peggy and Nancy belonging to his employer, Captain Thomas Hughes, Swansea. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of marine goods

Accused
Griffith Griffith, Yeoman 1
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea:
Prosecutor
Captain Robert Ball, Swansea
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Ca, E, I/Cp

From file: 4/619/3
Document: 31
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of marine goods, iron bolts from ship called The Peggy and Nancy belonging to his employer, Captain Thomas Hughes, Swansea. Prisoner an apprentice to prosecutor. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of marine goods

Accused
Griffith Thomas, Servant/apprentice
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea:
Prosecutor
Captain Robert Ball, Swansea
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Ca, E, I/Cp

From file: 4/524/3
Document: 12
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Assault. more

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

Accused
David Jones, Yeoman
Radnor, Nantmel
Plea:
Prosecutor
Stephen Price
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
W(in 4/524/4)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/524/3
Document: 12
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Assault. more

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

Accused
Morgan Jones, Yeoman
Radnor, Nantmel
Plea:
Prosecutor
Stephen Price
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/383/3
Document: 9
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Brecon, Llanwrthwl

Assault. more

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

Accused
Hugh Pugh, Tailor
Brecon, Llanwrthwl
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W (in 4/383/7)

From file: 4/383/5
Document: 9
Mar 1, 1762
Crime

Brecon, Llanwrthwl

Assault. more

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

Accused
John Pugh, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanwrthwl
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/253/1
Document: 49
Mar 6, 1762
Crime

Anglesey, Holyhead

Assault on Mary Ellis, prosecutor's wife. more

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

Accused
Richard Rowland, Mariner
Anglesey, Beaumaris
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Ellis, gent.
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J, P, No