Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/64/4
Document: 11
Apr 1, 1795
Crime

Flint, Denbigh

Riot and assault on prosecutor in the execution of his duty and unlawfully imprisoning him. Food riot. more

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

Accused
John Williams, Yeoman
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Lloyd, esq. JP
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
3 years imprisonment and to find sureties for 7 years1

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/66/2
Document: 27
Apr 1, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Denbigh

Robbery and stealing money. Food riot? more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Robbery

Accused
John Jones, Yeoman
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rev. Roger Clough, clergyman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
P, J

From file: 4/629/4
Document: 24
Apr 1, 1795
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing silver watch therefrom. Recognizance refers to burglary. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Breaking & entering

Accused
David Richard, Cooper
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William David, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Fined 1/- and to serve as a soldier1

Other:
Ca, R, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/277/4
Document: 35
Apr 1, 1795
Crime

Caernarfon, Caernarfon

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Griffith, Esq.
Caernarfon, Caernarfon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Henry Williams, clerk/justice of the peace
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 1/-

Other:
P, W, J, R(all in 4/278/1)

From file: 4/1013/3
Document: 6
Apr 3, 1795
Crime

Flint, Mold

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Catherine Evans, Married
Flint, Mold
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ellis Williams, Mold
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
To be whipped and 6 months imprisonment with hard labour

Other:
J, R, I

From file: 4/64/4
Document: 23
Apr 4, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Llangollen

Violent assault on Catherine Thomas, prosecutor's wife, depriving her of the sight of her right eye by striking her with a stick. more

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

Accused
John Roberts, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/750/6
Document: 23
Apr 4, 1795
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of household goods, 'a handboard'. more

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

Accused
Mary William, Widow
Cardigan, Nancwnlle
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Lewis, Carmarthen, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment in solitary confinement

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/629/4
Document: 19
Apr 8, 1795
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Assault on prosecutor in the execution of his office. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
Martha Collard, Married
aka Martha Davies, Martha
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Snead, coroner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
1 year imprisonment in solitary confinement1

Other:
Ca, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/304/2
Document: 14
Apr 11, 1795
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
John Evans, Yeoman
aka John Owens
Meirioneth, Llanfor
Plea:
Prosecutor
Maurice Lloyd, esq./JP & Rev. Rice Anwyl, c
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R; W(in 4/304/3)

From file: 4/304/2
Document: 14
Apr 11, 1795
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
David Jones, Farmer
aka John Owens
Meirioneth, Llanfor
Plea:
Prosecutor
Maurice Lloyd, esq./JP & Rev. Rice Anwyl, c
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R; W(in 4/304/3)

From file: 4/304/2
Document: 14
Apr 11, 1795
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
Daniel Jones, Farmer
Meirioneth, Llanfor
Plea: Guilty.
Prosecutor
Maurice Lloyd, esq/JP & Rev. Rice Anwyl, cl
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 5/-

Other:
Al; W (in 4/304/3)

From file: 4/304/2
Document: 14
Apr 11, 1795
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
Humphrey Roberts, Labourer
Montgomery, Llangynog
Plea:
Prosecutor
Maurice Lloyd, esq./JP & Rev. Rice Anwyl, c
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: