Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/757/1
Document: 64
Jul 31, 1808
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.

Theft of cut timber. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of cut / growing timber

Accused
John Morgan, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rt. Hon. John, Lord Cawdor
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, J

From file: 4/392/4
Document: 1
Aug 13, 1808
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Assault. more

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

Accused
Evan Jones, Labourer
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jean Francois Carpentier Malesherber
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/198/9
Document: 12
Aug 20, 1808
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Theft of wool belonging to prosecutor, prisoner's employer. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of cloth / wool

Accused
Eleanor Davies, Spinster/servant
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Richards, Newtown, flannel manufactu
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 years imprisonment1

Other:
E, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/198/9
Document: 1000
Aug 20, 1808
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Receiving stolen wool. Doc. no. is notional, the charge is on the indictment against the principal - no. 12 in this file. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Manuel, Married
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Richards, Newtown, flannel manufactu
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 years imprisonment1

Other:
E, R, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/632/6
Document: 14
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 61. more

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

Accused
Phillip Miles, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Llewellin Morgan & Thomas William
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca.

From file: 4/632/6
Document: 15
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Theft of money - a promissory note. According to calendar prisoner, aged 18, stole the money from prosecutor's dwelling house or inn. Prisoner aged 18. more

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

Accused
Ann Bowsin, Spinster
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Townsend, Neath, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca., R

From file: 4/68/6
Document: 2
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Denbigh, Betws-yn-Rhos

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel belonging to the prosecutor, Isaac Morris and Sarah Jones, spinster. Prisoner aged 24. more

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

Accused
Lewis Owen, Labourer
Denbigh, Betws-yn-Rhos
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joseph Jones, Betws-yn-Rhos, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
3 years imprisonment1

Other:
R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/632/6
Document: 6
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 61. more

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

Accused
Phillip Miles, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Llewellin Morgan & Thomas William
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
Ca.

From file: 4/632/6
Document: 7
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 61. more

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

Accused
Phillip Miles, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Llewellin Morgan & Thomas William
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/632/6
Document: 8
Aug 24, 1808
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Theft of wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 61. more

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

Accused
Phillip Miles, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Llewellin Morgan & Thomas William
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/392/5
Document: 5
Sep 10, 1808
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel, household goods - scissors - and personal goods - a penknife. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David Williams, Labourer
Brecon, Defynnog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Evans, Brecon, chandler
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
R, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/757/2
Document: 75
Oct 8, 1808
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandingad

Inciting and provoking prosecutor, recorded in Welsh 'Pam du chwi ddim en taro fi'. Second similar count; third count of assault., more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Inciting

Accused
Joshua Morgan, Timber merchant
Carmarthen, Llandingad
Plea:
Prosecutor
Sackville Gwynne, esq./justice
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W