Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/259/5
Document: 22
Feb 13, 1823
Crime

Anglesey, Aberffraw

Theft of 29lbs of copper, iron, cotton, wearing apparel, timber and turpentine, belonging to Nicholas Hurry, William Gibson and Alexander Balfour, following the wreck of the brig Flora of Liverpool. Indicted for a larceny and not for plundering a shipwreck, a capital offence. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Richard Hughes, Labourer
Anglesey, Llangwyfan 1
Plea: Not guilty,
Prosecutor
James Sparrow, Holyhead, surveyor of custom
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment and whipped 12 lashes by the cat of nine tails at Aberffraw

Other:
B(in 4/260/1), R, D, E, J, A

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/259/5
Document: 28
Feb 13, 1823
Crime

Anglesey, Aberffraw

Theft of 5lbs of cotton, timber, pump box and spear belonging to Nicholas Hurry, William Gibson and Alexander Balfour following the wreck of the brig Flora of Liverpool. Indicted for a larceny and not for plundering a shipwreck, a capital offence. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of cloth / wool

Accused
William Lloyd, Labourer
Anglesey, Aberffraw
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Sparrow, Holyhead, surveyor of custom
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing from persons unknown.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment and whipped 12 lashes by the cat of nine tails at Aberffraw

Other:
B(in 4/260/1), A, D, R J

From file: 4/259/5
Document: 35
Apr 28, 1823
Crime

Anglesey, Bodedern

Burglary with intent at Cymynod, Bodedern. Prisoner claimed he entered the dwelling house with the intention of courting a servant there. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Griffith Roberts, Labourer
Anglesey, Llanynghenedl
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Griffith, Bodedern, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
B(in 4/260/1), R, E, I

From file: 4/259/5
Document: 16
Aug 17, 1823
Crime

Anglesey, Llansadwrn

Theft of wearing apparel and personal goods - a watch - from the servants' bedroom at Castellor. Prisoner, a native of Mold, co. Flint, apprehended at Capel Curig, Co. Caern. more

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

Accused
Robert Edwards, Labourer
Caernarfon, Bangor 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Roberts, John Williams & William Mor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 years imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Correction

Other:
B, R, J, E

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/259/5
Document: 13
Aug 18, 1823
Crime

Anglesey, Llangefni

Theft from a shop of a piece of woollen cloth. more

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

Accused
Margaret Jones, Married
Anglesey, Llangefni
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Owen, Llangefni, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Correction

Other:
B, J