Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/300/2
Document: 16
Jun 9, 1756
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanddwywe

Theft of a horse. Prisoner absconded but re-apprehended at Llandrillo, co. Mer. more

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

Accused
Evan Richard, Labourer
Montgomery, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, co. Mont.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Edward
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
R, W, Ca; Pa (in 4/300/3)

From file: 4/300/2
Document: 20
Aug 29, 1756
Crime

Meirioneth, Tal-y-llyn

Assault. more

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

Accused
John Owen, Gent.
Meirioneth, Tal-y-llyn
Plea:
Prosecutor
Catherine Jones, Llanfachreth
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
R, W, Al

From file: 4/300/2
Document: 13
Apr 4, 1757
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanfrothen

Theft of hay. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of hay

Accused
Evan Prichard, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Llanfihangel-y-traethau
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To be whipped

Other:
J, E, I, R

From file: 4/300/2
Document: 19
Jun 6, 1757
Crime

Meirioneth, Mallwyd

Theft of a horse belonging to Richard Bagley the younger. Horse stolen at Dinas Mawddwy fair. more

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

Accused
John Edward, Yeoman
Outside Wales, Kinnerley, co. Salop
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Bagley the elder
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, accused escaped.

Punishment:

Other:
W (in 4/300/2-4/304/3 passim), E, R

From file: 4/300/2
Document: 21
Jun 19, 1757
Crime

Meirioneth, Barmouth

Worrying animals. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Worrying animals

Accused
Owen David, Labourer
Meirioneth, Barmouth
Plea: Guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Owen
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
Al, W, Ca