Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/823/2
Document: 25
Jun 1, 1786
Crime

Pembroke, Amroth

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Jacob Philip, Collier
Pembroke, Amroth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Phillip
Result

Verdict:
True bill for riot only. Guilty. Judgemen

Punishment:

Other:
R; W, J, Ep ( all in 4/823/3 )

From file: 4/255/1
Document: 136
Jun 1, 1786
Crime

Anglesey, Beaumaris

Theft from the bleaching croft of prosecutor of household goods and wearing apparel. Accused probably not from Beaumaris. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from bleaching grounds / tenters

Accused
Alexander Fullerton, Mariner
Anglesey, Beaumaris
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mary Evans & Ann Roberts, Beaumaris, whitst
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/903/4
Document: 24
Jun 4, 1786
Crime

Cardigan, Llannarth

Theft of barley. more

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

Accused
Evan John, Yeoman
Cardigan, Llannarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Evan, Llannarth, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/903/4
Document: 24
Jun 4, 1786
Crime

Cardigan, Llannarth

Theft of barley. more

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

Accused
John Evan, Yeoman
Cardigan, Llannarth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Evan, Llannarth, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
J, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/626/4
Document: 25
Jun 5, 1786
Crime

Glamorgan, Llandaf

Theft of cattle more

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

Accused
Edward William, Labourer
Monmouth, Newport, co. Mon.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas George
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for life1

Other:
J; Ca(4/626/6)

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/746/4
Document: 98
Jun 8, 1786
Crime

Carmarthen, Laugharne

Theft of wearing apparel from a cowhouse. Apprehended in Swansea, co. Glam. more

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

Accused
James Harry, Yeoman
aka James Richard
Carmarthen, Laugharne
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Harry the younger, Laugharne, covenant
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
I/Cp, E, R, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/903/4
Document: 28
Jun 10, 1786
Crime

Cardigan, Y Ferwig

Theft of sheep. Second count of killing a sheep. Document torn. more

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

Accused
Evan John, Yeoman
Cardigan, Y Ferwig
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Davies, Y Ferwig, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.1

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/823/2
Document: 34
Jun 11, 1786
Crime

Pembroke, Carew

Theft of money. more

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

Accused
William Williams, Quarryman
Pembroke, Carew
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/61/4
Document: 10
Jun 13, 1786
Crime

Outside Wales, Stoke-on-Trent, co. St

Theft of a horse. Prisoner apprehended at Chirk, tried to sell the horse to Robert Williams of Gwyddelwern, co. Mer., drover. more

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

Accused
John Meares, Labourer
aka John Mears
Denbigh, Ruabon 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ralph Deakin, co. Staffs.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years2

Other:
R, I, E; Pa (in 4/61/5 )

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/61/4
Document: 13
Jun 15, 1786
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Riot and assault on Margaret Pool, prosecutor's wife, unlawfully entering their house and ejectment therefrom. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Edward Jones, Bailiff
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jacob Pool?
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/61/4
Document: 13
Jun 15, 1786
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Riot and assault on Margaret Pool, prosecutor's wife, unlawfully entering their house and ejectment therefrom. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Edward Jones, Yeoman
Denbigh, Chirk
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jacob Pool?
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/61/4
Document: 13
Jun 15, 1786
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Riot and assault on Margaret Pool, prosecutor's wife, unlawfully entering their house and ejectment therefrom. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Daniel Pool, Yeoman
Denbigh, Ruabon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jacob Pool?
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: