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, MasonGlamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Griffith, Swansea, linen draperResult
Verdict:
Not guilty.
Punishment:
None recorded
Other:
Ca, R, E
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, LabourerGlamorgan, St Brides Major
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Catherine Jones, St Brides Major, singlewomResult
Verdict:
No prosecution, indictment not laid.
Punishment:
None recorded
Other:
R, Corr & Ca ( in 4/638/3 )
Crime
Monmouth, Christchurch
Theft of a horse. more
Offence type:
Capital offences against property
Specific offence:
Horse-stealing
Accused
Howell Williams, Laboureraka Howell Price
Glamorgan, Laleston 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Edwards, Christchurch, co. Mon.Result
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
Death recorded2
Other:
Ca, R, Ab
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 1Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widowResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
Death recorded2
Other:
Ca, R, E
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/pedlarGlamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widowResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
Death recorded1
Other:
Ca, R, E
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/pedlarGlamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Susannah Griffith, Oystermouth, widowResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
Death recorded1
Other:
Ca, R, E
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 1Glamorgan, Loughor
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Margaret Harris, Loughor, widowResult
Verdict:
None recorded
Punishment:
Death recorded2
Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab
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, WidowGlamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Edwards, Llangyfelach, victuallerResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
3 months imprisonment1
Other:
Ca, R, E, Cp
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, WeaverGlamorgan, Coety
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Llewellyn Llewellyn, Coychurch, farmerResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 9 months imprisonment with hard labour1
Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab
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, WeaverGlamorgan, Coety
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Edwards, Llangyfelach, victuallerResult
Verdict:
Quashed.
Punishment:
None recorded
Other:
Ca, R, E, Ab
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, spinsterResult
Verdict:
None recorded
Punishment:
None recorded
Other:
Ci, P
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, LabourerGlamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Edwards the elder, Bridgend, cordwaiResult
Verdict:
Guilty.
Punishment:
6 months imprisonment with hard labour1
Other:
Ca, R, E