Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/62/2
Document: 12
Mar 21, 1788
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Theft of wearing apparel, shoes belonging to the prosecutor and others, from in and about prosecutor's dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Richard Jones, Tanner 1
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rev. Edward Davies, Wrexham, clergyman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, I/C

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/255/2
Document: 70
Mar 22, 1788
Crime

Anglesey, Beaumaris

Perjury during the trial of Hugh Morris, March 1788, by swearing the value of a pig to be 8d instead of 3/-. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Yeoman
Anglesey, Llanddeusant
Plea:
Prosecutor
Holland Griffith, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R, Al

From file: 4/388/3
Document: 24
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Riot and assault. more

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

Accused
Lewis Lewis, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Phillip
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/388/3
Document: 24
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Riot and assault. more

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

Accused
Lewis Lewis, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Phillip
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/388/3
Document: 24
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Riot and assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas James, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Phillip
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/627/2
Document: 3
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Perjury in an action of detinue in the court of Great Sessions between Griffith Lewis and prosecutor. Accused allegedly swore about a conversation between litigants in an inn called the House of Commons about payment of 43 guineas. more

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

Accused
Anne David, Married
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/627/2
Document: 2
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Perjury in an action of detinue in the court of Great Sessions between Griffith Lewis and prosecutor. Accused allegedly swore about a conversation between litigants in an inn called the House of Commons about payment of 43 guineas. more

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

Accused
Evan Howell, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, Ca (+ in 4/627/3)

From file: 4/627/2
Document: 18
Mar 24, 1788
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Perjury in an action of detinue in the court of Great sessions between Griffith Lewis and prosecutor. Accused allegedly swore about a conversation between litigants in an inn called the House of Commons about payment of 43 guineas. more

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

Accused
Rees Harry, Glazier
Glamorgan, Aberdare
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/193/8
Document: 6
Mar 25, 1788
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault (including wounding, but not malicious wounding)

Accused
Richard Goodwin, Yeoman
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Roberts
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/193/8
Document: 6
Mar 25, 1788
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault (including wounding, but not malicious wounding)

Accused
Richard Evans, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Roberts
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/193/8
Document: 6
Mar 25, 1788
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault (including wounding, but not malicious wounding)

Accused
Thomas Goodwin, Yeoman
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Roberts
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/747/3
Document: 26
Mar 29, 1788
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Riotously breaking and entering a close with persons unknown intending to destroy hedges. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Walter Francis, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Price, surgeon
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: