Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/56/2
Document: 25
May 28, 1768
Crime

Denbigh, Chirk

Burglary of prosecutor's dwelling house and stealing wearing apparel. Prosecutor a 'very honest, quiet person ......of low abilities'. Prisoner 'an old offender and is guilty of many heinous crimes, nor is there a much greater villain existing'. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Richard Lambert, Forgeman 1
Montgomery, Welshpool 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Jones, Chirk, stocktaker/carpenter
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of the felony to the value of 15/-

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, to be burned in the hand and 1 year imprisonment with hard l

Other:
R, E, Cor, Inv

  • 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: 4/56/2
Document: 23
May 31, 1768
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Keeping an uncontrollable dog which bit John Roberts. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
Robert Davies, Butcher
Denbigh, Gresford
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Usher
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/739/2
Document: 5
Jun 1, 1768
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Theft of tools, axes belonging to Richard Powell, esq. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of tools (craft tools, agricultural implements, etc.,)

Accused
Morgan John, Carpenter
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Williams
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/739/2
Document: 13
Jun 1, 1768
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Theft of household goods, a coal sack and cut timber and leather belonging to Thomas Pryse and Richard Powell, esqs. more

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

Accused
Morgan John, Carpenter
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Williams
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/819/2
Document: 33
Jun 1, 1768
Crime

Pembroke, Llanrhian

Obstructing the highway by erecting a hedge and ditch. According to affidavits, the jurors had cast lots to reach a verdict. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
Samuel Lloyd, Gent.
Pembroke, Llanrhian
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Harris, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty1

Punishment:
Fined 6d2

Other:
A, J (both in 4/818/4)

  • 1 Verdict added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/188/8
Document: 35
Jun 1, 1768
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Assault. more

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

Accused
Evan Jones, Yeoman
Montgomery, Welshpool
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Middle
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/188/8
Document: 40
Jun 1, 1768
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Assault with intent to ravish Sarah Meredith, spinster. more

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

Accused
William Davies, Yeoman
Montgomery, Forden
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Meredith
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/739/2
Document: 1
Jun 3, 1768
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanegwad

Theft of money. more

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

Accused
Joseph Davies, Clergyman
Carmarthen, Llandyfeisant
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Jones, clergyman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/188/8
Document: 39
Jun 9, 1768
Crime

Montgomery, Berriw

Assault on Lucy Ashley, prosecutor's wife. more

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

Accused
Thomas Hammond, Husbandman
Montgomery, Berriw
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Ashley
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Al

From file: 4/621/4
Document: 22
Jun 10, 1768
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Theft of a horse. more

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

Accused
John Morgan, Labourer
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John David, Margam
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/818/3
Document: 12
Jun 13, 1768
Crime

Pembroke, Talbenny

Theft of a horse. more

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

Accused
Evan Williams, Labourer
Pembroke, Roch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry Wathen, Talbenny, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/525/6
Document: 12
Jun 20, 1768
Crime

Radnor, Glasgwm

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing drink, ale and wine. Indicted with his son. more

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

Accused
Evan Williams, Labourer
Radnor, Glasgwm
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Davies, Knighton, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
I/A