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The Accused
The Crime
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From file: 4/630/3
Document: 49
Jan 28, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Rhosilly

Murder of William Thomas, prisoner's 8-year old servant by continually assaulting him, neglecting to feed him and provide him with necessary medicine. According to the inquest, deceased died because of prisoner's 'barbarous treatment and starvation' after prisoner had sent him on a three hour journey on horseback on very cold day to Swansea where he died. more

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

Accused
John Webborn, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Rhosilly
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, body to be delivered to the surgeons1

Other:
J, Iq., E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/390/5
Document: 6
Feb 2, 1799
Crime

Brecon, Llandyfalle

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
David Davies, Yeoman
Brecon, Llandyfalle
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llandyfalle, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/390/5
Document: 6
Feb 2, 1799
Crime

Brecon, Llandyfalle

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
William Price, Yeoman
Brecon, Llandyfalle
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llandyfalle, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/390/5
Document: 6
Feb 2, 1799
Crime

Brecon, Llandyfalle

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
William Jones, Yeoman
Brecon, Llandyfalle
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llandyfalle, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/390/5
Document: 6
Feb 2, 1799
Crime

Brecon, Llandyfalle

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
William Jenkins, Farmer
Brecon, Llandyfalle
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llandyfalle, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/630/3
Document: 45
Feb 5, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanmihangel

Theft of industrial goods - iron bars. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Jenkin Rees, Carpenter
Glamorgan, Llanblethian
Plea:
Prosecutor
Charles Edwin, esq.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/196/5
Document: 6
Feb 11, 1799
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Theft of wearing apparel - boots - from a hay loft above a stable. more

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

Accused
Evan Weaver, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Stephens, Newtown, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d - partial verdic

Punishment:

Other:
J, E, R

From file: 4/65/5
Document: 28
Feb 15, 1799
Crime

Denbigh, Nantglyn

Theft of wearing apparel, a bedgown drying on the gate of the churchyard. more

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

Accused
John Williams, Labourer
Flint, Llanasa
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd, Nantglyn, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

From file: 4/630/3
Document: 59
Feb 25, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Riotously breaking open the door of a yard called the Dissenters' burying ground and the door of their meeting house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, religious

Accused
Evan Hopkin, Weaver
Glamorgan, Llantwit-juxta-Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Rees, Neath, grocer
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/630/3
Document: 59
Feb 25, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Riotously breaking open the door of a yard called the Dissenters' burying ground and the door of their meeting house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, religious

Accused
David Rogers, Tallow chandler
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Rees, Neath, grocer
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/630/3
Document: 59
Feb 25, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Riotously breaking open the door of a yard called the Dissenters' burying ground and the door of their meeting house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, religious

Accused
William Davies, Gent.
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Rees, Neath, grocer
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/630/3
Document: 59
Feb 25, 1799
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Riotously breaking open the door of a yard called the Dissenters' burying ground and the door of their meeting house. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riots, religious

Accused
Watkin Watkin, Carpenter
Glamorgan, Llantwit-juxta-Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rees Rees, Neath, grocer
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: