Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 77
Nov 30, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft from a shop of cloth. Prisoner aged 38. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Mason
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Griffith, Swansea, linen draper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/638/4
Document: 1 1
Dec 11, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, St Brides Major

Rape of prosecutor. An attorney failed to deliver examination and recognizances on behalf of the clerk of the magistrates who was ill and unable to attend. A justice of the peace claimed that the same attorney had been bribed by defendant's father not to bring the documents. No indictment. Prisoner aged 19. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Rape (including aiding and abetting)

Accused
William Harding, Labourer
Glamorgan, St Brides Major
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Catherine Jones, St Brides Major, singlewom
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, indictment not laid.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R, Corr & Ca ( in 4/638/3 )

  • 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: 4/638/4
Document: 82
Dec 26, 1825
Crime

Monmouth, Christchurch

Theft of a horse. more

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

Accused
Howell Williams, Labourer
aka Howell Price
Glamorgan, Laleston 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Edwards, Christchurch, co. Mon.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded2

Other:
Ca, R, Ab

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 75
Apr 9, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Oystermouth

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing her money and household goods- silver ware - and personal goods - silver pencil case and a gold ring - of her sister Catherine Fetherley. Prisoner aged 35. An accomplice, Richard Howell, aged 17, turned King's evidence. Body of prisoner examined showed to have been severely scratched in an attempt to get rid of blacking. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
George Lucas, Hawker 1
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded2

Other:
Ca, R, E

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 75
Apr 9, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Oystermouth

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing her money and household goods- silver ware - and personal goods - silver pencil case and a gold ring - of her sister Catherine Fetherley. Prisoner aged 22. An accomplice, Richard Howell, aged 17, turned King's evidence. Body of prisoner examined showed to have been severely scratched in an attempt to get rid of blacking. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Howell Howell, Hawker/pedlar
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
Ca, R, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 75
Apr 9, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Oystermouth

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing her money and household goods- silver ware - and personal goods - silver pencil case and a gold ring - of her sister Catherine Fetherley. Prisoner aged 19. An accomplice, Richard Howell, aged 17, turned King's evidence. Body of prisoner examined showed to have been severely scratched in an attempt to get rid of blacking. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Peter Meggett, Hawker/pedlar
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
Ca, R, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 78
Apr 15, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Loughor

Theft of a horse. Prisoner aged 30. Prosecutor published a handbill containing a description of the stolen horse. Horse sold by prisoner at Llandeilo Fawr, co. Carm., to one George Pye of Hereford, horse-dealer. more

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

Accused
Charles Evan, Navigator 1
Glamorgan, Loughor
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Margaret Harris, Loughor, widow
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
Death recorded2

Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 80
May 15, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of household goods - a silver spoon from prosecutor's dwelling house - an inn. Prisoner aged 55. more

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

Accused
Sarah Thomas, Widow
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Edwards, Llangyfelach, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment1

Other:
Ca, R, E, Cp

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 79
May 16, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Coety

Theft of food - wheat. Prisoner aged 57. According to examination prisoner broke and entered prosecutor's barn but not indicted for this offence. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 81 in this file. more

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

Accused
Jenkin David, Weaver
Glamorgan, Coety
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Llewellyn Llewellyn, Coychurch, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 9 months imprisonment with hard labour1

Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/638/4
Document: 81
May 16, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of food - wheat. Indicted twice fo the fact - see no. 79 in this file. Prisoner aged 57. more

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

Accused
Jenkin David, Weaver
Glamorgan, Coety
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Edwards, Llangyfelach, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Quashed.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab

From file: 4/638/4
Document: 94
Jun 3, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanrhidian

Assault with intent to ravish prosecutor. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Attempted rape (including assault with intent to ravish)

Accused
John Grenvi Anderson, Gent.
aka John Anderson
Glamorgan, Llanrhidian
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ann Roberts, spinster
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ci, P

From file: 4/638/4
Document: 84
Jul 29, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Bridgend

Theft of personal goods - a silver watch. Prisoner aged 23, came to prosecutor's house and pretended he wanted to buy a pair of shoes. more

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

Accused
Peter Lynch, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Edwards the elder, Bridgend, cordwai
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment with hard labour1

Other:
Ca, R, E

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