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The Accused
The Crime
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From file: 4/638/2
Document: 27
Dec 4, 1824
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of money - banknotes. Two letters were given to a servant of the Bush Inn to post, he fell asleep and when he woke up one letter was missing. Prisoner, aged 12, claimed to have found the same in the street. more

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

Accused
Evan Lloyd, Cordwainer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Cynog
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Richard Badnall & partners
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/638/2
Document: 25
Apr 14, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Malicious assault with intent to cause bodily harm with a knife when prosecutor was walking his sister home. Prisoner aged 26. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Malicious cutting / wounding

Accused
Josiah John, Baker 1
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Jenkin Jones, Cardiff, mariner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca., E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/638/2
Document: 26
Apr 14, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Malicious assault with intent to cause bodily harm with a knife on William Thomas the younger who had come to assist prosecutor in no. 25. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Malicious cutting / wounding

Accused
Josiah John, Baker 1
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Thomas the elder, Cardiff
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca., E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/638/2
Document: 52
May 14, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Perjury in an action to recover a farm between prosecutor and Walter Edwards, plaintiff. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Perjury / persuading / suborning to commit perjury

Accused
Phillip Robert, Labourer
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Philip Parks
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/638/2
Document: 8
May 17, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Aberdare

Theft of food - tea and currants. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of food, including harvested crops

Accused
John Morgan, Collier 1
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Lewis Williams
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca., R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/638/2
Document: 28
May 19, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Cowbridge

Theft of household goods - silver spoons - and some wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth James, Singlewoman
Glamorgan, Cowbridge
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William James, Cowbridge, carpenter
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
9 months imprisonment with hard labour

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/638/2
Document: 24
Jun 12, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Manslaughter of John Rees, prosecutor's son. Prisoner aged 23. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Manslaughter

Accused
John Morgan, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
David Rees
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca., R, I, E, Iq

From file: 4/638/2
Document: 7
Jul 18, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanfabon

Theft of money - banknotes - and a pocket-book. Prisoner, aged 21, a servant to prosecutor who absconded on the morning of the offence. more

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

Accused
Leah Morgan, Singlewoman
Glamorgan, Llanfabon 1
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Thomas Davies, Llanfabon, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca., R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/638/2
Document: 23
Jul 18, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of money from the Cambrian Pottery Works where prosecutor worked. Prisoner aged 22. more

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

Accused
Daniel O'Hearne, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Thomas, Swansea, potter
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, Wa, E