From file: 4/299/4
Document: 7
Sep 29, 1750
Crime

Meirioneth, Dolgellau

Murder of Isaac Tully by beating him. Apprehended in Cumberland. more

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

Accused
James Clark, Mariner
Outside Wales, Whitehaven, co. Cumb.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Isaac Tully [sic]
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:

Other:
J, Ca

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 9
Apr 26, 1751
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanegryn

Theft of money. more

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

Accused
Richard Jones, Unspecified
Montgomery, Llanbryn-mair
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Owen, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 13
Dec 7, 1751
Crime

Meirioneth, Corwen

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Hugh Roberts, Unspecified
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rice Robert
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 33
Dec 7, 1751
Crime

Meirioneth, Pennal

Murder of Jenkin Vaughan, gent, by stabbing him with a sword. Prisoner, in company of others, some being bailiffs, had been driving away cattle, belonging to Rees Pugh, from deceased's land. Deceased 'stood before the said cattle'. A scuffle ensued. more

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

Accused
Lewis Bellis, Weaver
aka Lewis Ellis
Meirioneth, Tal-y-llyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Vaughan
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, E, Iq, W

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 33
Dec 7, 1751
Crime

Meirioneth, Pennal

Murder of Jenkin Vaughan, gent, by stabbing him with a sword. Prisoner, in company of others, some being bailiffs, had been driving away cattle, belonging to Rees Pugh, from deceased's land. Deceased 'stood before the said cattle'. A scuffle ensued. Indicted twice for the same offence, for murder and for manslaughter - see no. 34 in this file. more

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

Accused
William Bellis, Labourer
aka William Ellis
Meirioneth, Tal-y-llyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Vaughan
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, to be burned in the hand

Other:
J, R, E, Iq

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 34
Dec 7, 1751
Crime

Meirioneth, Pennal

Murder of Jenkin Vaughan, gent, by stabbing him with a sword. Prisoner, in company of others, some being bailiffs, had been driving away cattle, belonging to Rees Pugh, from deceased's land. Deceased 'stood before the said cattle'. A scuffle ensued. Indicted twice for the same offence, for murder and for manslaughter - see no. 33 in this file. more

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

Accused
William Bellis, Labourer
aka William Ellis
Meirioneth, Tal-y-llyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Vaughan
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, E, Iq

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 12
Jan 1, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Ffestiniog

Theft of wearing apparel. A Welsh Common Prayer Book also in prisoner's possession. more

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

Accused
Robert Roberts, Unspecified
Meirioneth, Llanfor
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Robert, Llandwrog, servant
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
E/I, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 15
Mar 14, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Maentwrog

Theft of horses belonging to prosecutor and Owen Evan, Bangor, co. Caern., labourer. According to examination one Evan Robert of Aber-erch, co. Caern., labourer, also involved but not prosecuted. more

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

Accused
John Owen, Labourer
Meirioneth, Trawsfynydd
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas William, Bangor, co. Caern.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, E/C, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 68
Apr 9, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
Sarah David, Spinster
Meirioneth, Tywyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Rees
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
W, J, Al/P, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 68
Apr 9, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
Thomas William, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Tywyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Rees
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
W, J, Al/P, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 68
Apr 9, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
John Evan, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Tywyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Rees
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
W, J, Al/P, R

From file: 4/299/4
Document: 68
Apr 9, 1752
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
Evan David, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Tywyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Rees
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
W, J, Al/P, R