From file: 4/381/6
Document: 21
Jun 14, 1751
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Theft of a sheep. The accused was found 'absconding herself under an old coffer'. more

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

Accused
Anne Evans, Spinster 1
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell James
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
J, E, R

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 19
Sep 18, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Theft of horse whilst prisoner was visiting fair at Neath, co. Glam. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 22 on this file. more

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

Accused
David William, Clockmaker
aka David Taleso, David Ta
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard Row, Oxwich, co. Glam.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, I, A, E

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 22
Sep 18, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Theft of a horse whilst prisoner was visiting fair at Neath, co. Glam. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 19 on this file. more

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

Accused
David William, Clockmaker
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Griffith Baker, Pen-rhys/ Penrice, co. Glam
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
I, A, E

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 14
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
aka Gwenllian John
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Samuel Thomas, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years2

Other:
E, R, J

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 15
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Graham, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R,

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 16
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Carter, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R,

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 17
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Powell, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R,

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 18
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Barrett, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R,

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 20
Nov 19, 1756
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of household goods. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Widow
aka Gwenllian John
Carmarthen, Llandovery
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Job Matthew, Brecon, corvisor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Sentenced on another indictment

Other:
E, R, J

From file: 4/381/6
Document: 5 1
Jan 17, 1757
Crime

Brecon, Llanwrtyd

Theft of money and personal goods. Prisoner 'to take away a Basket out of which a Horse near the feet of the said Examinant's Bed [the prosecutor's] was then feeding'. No indictment. more

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

Accused
Charles Rowland, Innholder
Brecon, Llanwrtyd
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Rees, Cil-y-cwm, co. Carm., yeoman
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
E, R