Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/634/4
Document: 8
May 13, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Infanticide of her female bastard child. Prisoner, aged 27. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Infanticide, i.e. new born child murder (including concealing birth)

Accused
Mary Davies, Singlewoman
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Harris, Cardiff, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Iq., Ca., R, D

From file: 4/634/4
Document: 6
Jun 27, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft from the dwelling house of money - promissory notes. Prisoner, aged 20, a servant to prosecutors, broke open a desk in the office of the Cyfarthfa Iron Company. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from dwelling house

Accused
William Rees, Servant 1
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Crawshay & Benjamin Hall, Merthyr T
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
Ca., R, Ca.(in 4/634/5)

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/634/4
Document: 5
Jul 25, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Theft of money - promissory notes. According to recognizance prisoner, aged 19, to be charged with theft from the dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Henry Powell, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Johnson, Cardiff, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca., R

From file: 4/634/4
Document: 4
Jul 31, 1815
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft from a shop of a gill metal watch belonging to Admiral Thomas Sotheby from prosecutor's shop where it was awaiting to be repaired. Prisoner, aged 21, apprehended in a brothel. more

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

Accused
Peter Darling, Mariner
Outside Wales, Bristol, co. Glos.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Davies, Swansea, watchmaker
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 4/-

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment1

Other:
Ca., R, E

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