Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/751/2
Document: 30
Dec 2, 1795
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.

Theft of sheep. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 22 in 4/751/1. more

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

Accused
Thomas Anthony, Labourer
Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, Ca., I/Cp, R (all in 4/751/2)

From file: 4/1013/5
Document: 12
Dec 10, 1795
Crime

Flint, Mold

Riot and assault with others unknown on Robert Owen. more

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

Accused
Peter Powell, Gardener 1
Flint, Mold
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Pownall, Mold, miller
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/629/5
Document: 4
Dec 10, 1795
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft from a stable of 11 pairs of shoes. Prisoner aged 21. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from warehouses / storehouses / stables 5/- +

Accused
Benjamin Cosher, Saddler
aka Benjamin Crawshay
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Macartha, Llandovery, co. Carm., sh
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
1 year imprisonment in solitary confinement1

Other:
R, J; Ca(in 4/629/6)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/64/5
Document: 4
Dec 14, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Denbigh

Theft of sheepskins from prosecutor's workshop - see no. 3 in this file for an indictment for receiving the same. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of skins and hides / leather

Accused
John Price, Mason 1
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea:
Prosecutor
James Roberts, Denbigh, skinner
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
C, E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/64/5
Document: 4
Dec 14, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Denbigh

Theft of sheepskins from prosecutor's workshop - see no. 3 in this file for an indictment for receiving the same. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of skins and hides / leather

Accused
David Davies, Skinner
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Roberts, Denbigh, skinner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
1 year imprisonment2

Other:
C, E, R

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/64/5
Document: 14
Dec 15, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Llangollen

Theft from the dwelling house of a watch, chain and watch keys. Prisoner lodged at prosecutor's house. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from dwelling house

Accused
Edward Williams, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Davies, Llangollen, cooper
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
I, R

From file: 4/64/5
Document: 3
Dec 16, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Denbigh

Receiving stolen goods, sheepskins, from David Davies - see no. 4 in this file. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
David Davies, Skinner
Denbigh, Denbigh
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James Roberts, Denbigh, skinner
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
C, E

From file: 4/64/5
Document: 8
Dec 19, 1795
Crime

Denbigh, Llangollen

Murder of John Williams, prosecutor's son by assaulting him and pushing him into the river Dee. Before going to Wrexham, where the deceased met the prisoner, the deceased had been to Plas Power 'with a list of the names of Mr. Lloyd's wellwishers who had given money to Llangollen bellringers upon his late marriage'. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Murder

Accused
Edward Thomas, Tailor
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Williams, Llangollen, weaver
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, I, R, Iq

From file: 4/906/5
Document: 16
Dec 21, 1795
Crime

Cardigan, Aberystwyth

Aiding and abetting the manslaughter of Evan Thomas. Indicted twice for the fact, the other - no. 17 in this file - for aiding and abetting in his murder. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Manslaughter

Accused
George Jones, Labourer
Cardigan, Aberystwyth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
Iq, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/906/5
Document: 16
Dec 21, 1795
Crime

Cardigan, Aberystwyth

Manslaughter of Evan Thomas by beating him. Indicted twice for the fact, the other - no. 17 in this file - for murder. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Manslaughter

Accused
Thomas Frost, Labourer
Cardigan, Aberystwyth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
Iq, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/906/5
Document: 17
Dec 21, 1795
Crime

Cardigan, Aberystwyth

Aiding and abetting the murder of Evan Thomas, farmer, prosecutor's husband. Indicted twice for the fact, the other - no. 16 in this file - for aiding and abetting manslaughter. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Murder

Accused
George Jones, Labourer
Cardigan, Aberystwyth
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mary Thomas, Gwnnws, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
A, R, Iq

From file: 4/906/5
Document: 17
Dec 21, 1795
Crime

Cardigan, Aberystwyth

Murder of Evan Thomas, farmer, prosecutor's husband, by beating him. Inquest returned a verdict of manslaughter. Indicted twice for the fact, the other - no. 16 in this file - for manslaughter. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Murder

Accused
Thomas Frost, Labourer
Cardigan, Aberystwyth
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mary Thomas, Gwnnws, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
A, R, Iq