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The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 8
Jan 27, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Cowbridge

Neglect of duty in allowing escape of four prisoners : Thomas Hayes, Moses Davies, David Davies, John Davies. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Neglect of duty

Accused
William Rosser, Gaoler
Glamorgan, Cowbridge
Plea:
Prosecutor
Hopkin Rees, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/1009/6
Document: 3
Jan 31, 1777
Crime

Flint, Holywell

Theft of personal goods, a watch, from prosecutor's inn, after lodging a night there. more

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

Accused
Edward Massey, Labourer
Outside Wales, Unspecified, co. Chester 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joseph Allen, Holywell, publican
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I, E

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/1009/6
Document: 3
Jan 31, 1777
Crime

Flint, Holywell

Theft of personal goods, a watch, from prosecutor's inn, after lodging a night there. more

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

Accused
David Whittle, Miller 1
Outside Wales, Wigan, co. Lancs.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joseph Allen, Holywell, publican
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I, E

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/527/5
Document: 5
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Radnor, Llanfihangel Nant Mela

Breaking and entering unenclosed warren where prosecutor kept and bred rabbits, and killing the same. more

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

Accused
George Lewis, Labourer
Radnor, Old Radnor
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Lewis, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/527/5
Document: 5
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Radnor, Llanfihangel Nant Mela

Breaking and entering unenclosed warren where prosecutor kept and bred rabbits, and killing the same. more

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

Accused
John Williams, Labourer
Radnor, Old Radnor
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Lewis, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Isaac Evan, Tailor
Glamorgan, Newcastle
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d

From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
William Jones, Gent.
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 10/-1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Phillip David, Labourer
Glamorgan, Laleston
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Evan Evans, Mariner
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 5/-1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Morgan Thomas, Butcher
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 5/-1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
William Williams, Gent.
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 5/-1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/7
Document: 1
Feb 1, 1777
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Riot and assault on Catherine Griffiths, widow, Eleanor Griffiths, Jenkin Griffiths and Thomas Jenkin in prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Robert John, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Blanch Thomas, widow
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 5/-1

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