Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/183/1
Document: 33
Apr 4, 1748
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Theft of a horse from prosecutor's stable. Prosecutor's sons on hearing of the theft and that a fair was held in Welshpool the day following the theft went to Welshpool fair where they found the horse in prisoner's custody. more

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

Accused
Charles Gwillim, Yeoman 1
Outside Wales, Ratlinghope, co. Salop 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Price, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, E

  • 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: 4/183/1
Document: 35
May 12, 1748
Crime

Montgomery, Llanfair Caereinion

Unlawfully breaking and entering prosecutor's stable. more

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

Accused
Jane Brown, Widow
Montgomery, Llanfair Caereinion
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Jones, innholder
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/183/1
Document: 34
Jun 25, 1748
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Taking and driving away a sheep. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Carrying away

Accused
John Griffith, Yeoman
Montgomery, Guilsfield
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Rogers, maltster
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: