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From file: 4/305/5
Document: 4
May 25, 1811
Crime

Meirioneth, Gwyddelwern

Bigamy - married Ellis Roberts, prosecutor's son, at Bala/Llanycil on 31 July 1803 and afterwards married Thomas Jones of Ysbyty Ifan at Gwyddelwern on 25 May 1811. Prisoner's first husband a private in the Merioneth militia stationed in Hampshire. Accused received a letter informing her of his death in Feb. 1810 and another letter sent by a fellow soldier informed recipient that the said Ellis Roberts had been very ill, but was now 'pretty well'. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Bigamy

Accused
Margaret Jones, Married
aka Margaret Roberts
Denbigh, Ysbyty Ifan
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Grace Evans, Llanfor, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
B, J, R, E, I

From file: 4/305/5
Document: 19
Jul 17, 1812
Crime

Meirioneth, Trawsfynydd

Theft of personal goods - religious books including a Welsh bible. more

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

Accused
Ann Mark, Spinster
aka Ann Lloyd
Meirioneth, Dolgellau
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Pugh, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
B, J, Ca

From file: 4/305/5
Document: 19
Jul 17, 1812
Crime

Meirioneth, Trawsfynydd

Theft of personal goods - religious books including a Welsh bible. more

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

Accused
Mary Rees, Spinster
aka Mary Meredith
Meirioneth, Dolgellau
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Pugh, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
B, J, Ca

From file: 4/305/5
Document: 20
Jul 21, 1812
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Obstructing a road more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
Morris Edwards, Hosier
Meirioneth, Gwyddelwern
Plea:
Prosecutor
Gabriel Davies
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: