Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/200/5
Document: 95
Nov 22, 1816
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Assault and rescue of Roger Woodhouse from prosecutor's custody. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
Rev John Jones, Clergyman
Montgomery, Betws Cedewain
Plea:
Prosecutor
Henry Griffiths, bailiff
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/71/1
Document: 79
Nov 23, 1816
Crime

Denbigh, Ruthin

False pretences - obtaining a bottle of gin by falsely pretending to be the prosecutor's servant sent on an errand to obtain the same from Hugh Roberts and his wife Judith. See also no. 74. more

Offence type: Fraud
Specific offence: Fraud/ deceit/ false pretences/ impersonating

Accused
William Roberts, Labourer
Denbigh, Llanfwrog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Joseph Peers, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

From file: 4/394/5
Document: 61
Nov 27, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of wearing apparel. Prisoner aged 20. more

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

Accused
William Evans, Yeoman
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Pendrill, Ystradgynlais, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 weeks' imprisonment

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/833/3
Document: 11
Nov 27, 1816
Crime

Pembroke, Llawhaden

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing household goods and handkerchiefs belonging to prosecutor, one of the latter belonging to Elizabeth Griffiths. Prisoner aged 27. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
James Allen, Collier
Pembroke, Jeffreston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rev. Thomas Brigstocke, Llawhaden, clergyma
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Death recorded2

Other:
E, R, Ca, J

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/394/5
Document: 59
Nov 28, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of cloth - hempen thread belonging to prosecutor and John Watkin. Prisoner aged 22. more

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

Accused
George Price, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Price, Clifford, co. Her.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 months imprisonment

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/535/3
Document: 4
Nov 28, 1816
Crime

Radnor, Knighton

Theft of household goods, sheets. Prisoner aged 37. more

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

Accused
Ezekiel Stevens, Yeoman
aka Ezekiel Stephens
Radnor, Knighton
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Beaumont, Knighton, butcher
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Ca, J

From file: 4/7621/1
Document: 51
Dec 12, 1816
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanwinio

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 51. more

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

Accused
Griffith William, Labourer
Carmarthen, Tre-lech a'r Betws
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Howells, Llanwinio
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:

Other:
E, Ca, R, J

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/394/5
Document: 76
Dec 12, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing food - bread & cheese. According to examination of prosecutor's wife 25 to 30 shillings stolen from the till but prisoner not charged with this. Prisoner aged 19. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Joseph Robinson, Soldier 1
Brecon, Brecon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Thomas, Brecon, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death2

Other:
E, R, Ca

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/394/5
Document: 76
Dec 12, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing food - bread & cheese. According to examination of prosecutor's wife 25 to 30 shillings stolen from the till but prisoner not charged with this. Prisoner aged 22. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Thomas Rathbourn, Soldier 1
Brecon, Brecon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Thomas, Brecon, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death2

Other:
E, R, Ca

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/394/5
Document: 76
Dec 12, 1816
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing food - bread & cheese. According to examination of prosecutor's wife 25 to 30 shillings stolen from the till but prisoner not charged with this. Prisoner aged 19. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
John Johnson, Soldier 1
Brecon, Brecon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Thomas, Brecon, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death2

Other:
E, R, Ca

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/913/1
Document: 46 1
Dec 14, 1816
Crime

Unspecified, Unspecified

Assault on customs officer. No indictment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault on customs and excise officers, tax officials and toll collectors

Accused
Benjamin Griffith, Unspecified
Cardigan, Penbryn
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Morgan, chief officer of H.M's preve
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/913/1
Document: 46 1
Dec 14, 1816
Crime

Unspecified, Unspecified

Assault on customs officer. No indictment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault on customs and excise officers, tax officials and toll collectors

Accused
David Griffith, Unspecified
Cardigan, Penbryn
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Morgan, chief officer of H.M's preve
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.