Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/52/2
Document: 30
Apr 1, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Theft of sheep belonging to prosecutors. more

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

Accused
Robert Jones, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Evans & David Simon
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 28
Aug 1, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Cefn

Erecting a causeway across the river Elwy, causing it to flood the highway. more

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

Accused
James Jones, Gent.
Denbigh, Cefn
Plea:
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:
Discharged.1

Punishment:

Other:
Ce, A ( both in 4/52/3 - 4 )

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/52/2
Document: 31
Sep 1, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Burglary of prosecutor's dwelling house with intent to steal from the brewhouse. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Edward Lansley, Yeoman
aka Edward Lancellot 1
Denbigh, Gresford
Plea:
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Foulk, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

  • 1 Alias added from related document(s) within other Great Sessions records.
From file: 4/52/2
Document: 20
Dec 6, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Eglwys-bach, co. Denb.

Theft of a hogshead from a storehouse. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of tools (craft tools, agricultural implements, etc.,)

Accused
Robert Owen, Yeoman
aka Robert Owen John Tudor
Denbigh, Eglwys-bach, co. Denb.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ellis Roberts, Llanddoged, cooper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 9d - partial verdic

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
Bo, E/R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/52/2
Document: 29
Dec 11, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Riotously breaking and destroying the?prosecutor's hedges and fences. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, boundaries / fences / banks, etc.

Accused
John Wynne, Yeoman
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Davies the younger
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 29
Dec 11, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Riotously breaking and destroying the ?prosecutor's hedges and fences. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, boundaries / fences / banks, etc.

Accused
John Roberts, Maltster
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Davies the younger
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 29
Dec 11, 1756
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Riotously breaking and destroying the? prosecutor's hedges and fences. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, boundaries / fences / banks, etc.

Accused
John Morris, Mason
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Davies the younger
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 32
Jan 1, 1757
Crime

Denbigh, Henllan

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Davies, Yeoman
Denbigh, Henllan
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mathew Prees otherwise Price
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 21
Jan 20, 1757
Crime

Denbigh, Chirk

Theft of wearing apparel from prosecutor's dwelling house. Prisoner had made a hole in the thatch. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Jones, Spinster
Denbigh, Chirk
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Jane Edwards, Chirk, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 4d - partial verdic

Punishment:
Transported

Other:
Bo, E, R

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 33
Feb 17, 1757
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Wynne, Shoemaker
Denbigh, Gresford
Plea:
Prosecutor
Anne Hughes
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/52/2
Document: 11 1
Mar 2, 1757
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Threatening behaviour. Accused had been turned out of the farm he rented from the Rev. Lloyd of Mold and had been succeeded by the prosecutor as a tenant. No indictment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Breach of the peace / disturbing the peace / threatening behaviour

Accused
John Edwards, Gent.
Denbigh, Llanynys
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Davies, Llanynys, farmer
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ap

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/52/2
Document: 19
Mar 25, 1757
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Theft from a standing of wearing apparel, ribbon and lace belonging to Hugh Davies, prosecutor's husband, from her stand of millinery ware at Wrexham fair. Prisoner employed by prosecutor. more

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

Accused
Susannah Ashton, Married
aka Susan Ashton
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Sarah Davies, Whitchurch, co. Salop
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
Bo, I/E, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.