Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/635/5
Document: 53
Aug 20, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of sheep. Prisoner, aged 45, long suspected of sheep stealing. more

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

Accused
David Jones, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Williams, Merthyr Tydfil
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R, D, Ca

From file: 4/200/9
Document: 35
Aug 21, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Llangynyw

Murder of David Davies by striking him between the shoulders with a reaping hook. Prisoner aged 40. Inquest refers to manslaughter. more

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

Accused
Edward Thomas, Labourer
Montgomery, Llangynyw
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Davies
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.1

Punishment:
1 year imprisonment and fined 1/-2

Other:
J, Iq; Ca ( in 4/200/10 )

  • 1 Verdict added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/535/6
Document: 8
Aug 22, 1818
Crime

Radnor, Nantmel

Maiming a heifer by striking her with a stick. more

Offence type: Malicous offences against property
Specific offence: Maiming / killing animals

Accused
John Lloyd, Farmer
Radnor, Nantmel
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Dyke, Llanddewi Ystradenni
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, Ca

From file: 4/71/5
Document: 114
Sep 6, 1818
Crime

Denbigh, Holt

Murder of George Harrison, prosecutor's late husband by shooting him in the temple. Deceased apparently opposed prisoner's proposal to nominate himself a burgess of Holt. more

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

Accused
George Thomas, Labourer
Denbigh, Holt
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Harrison, Holt, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, Iq, R, E

From file: 4/635/5
Document: 35
Sep 7, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Eglwysilan

Theft of wearing apparel from prosecutor's dwelling house. According to calendar prisoner to be charged with burglary. Prisoner aged 18. more

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

Accused
Joseph Jameson, Yeoman 1
Glamorgan, Eglwysilan
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Rosser, Eglwysilan,
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 months imprisonment

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/306/6
Document: 6
Sep 7, 1818
Crime

Meirioneth, Llandderfel

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Evan Evans, Labourer
aka Evan Jones
Meirioneth, Llandderfel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Davies, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years

Other:
B, Pa, J, R, E, Ca

From file: 4/306/6
Document: 7
Sep 7, 1818
Crime

Meirioneth, Llandderfel

Theft of sheep. Sheep sold to innkeeper of Druid Inn, Gwyddelwern. more

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

Accused
Evan Evans, Labourer
aka Evan Jones
Meirioneth, Llandderfel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Jones, Llandderfel, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years

Other:
B, Pa, J, R, I/Cp , Ca

From file: 4/635/5
Document: 40
Sep 10, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Newcastle

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel and household goods. Prisoner aged 15. more

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

Accused
James Williams, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newcastle
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Lewis David, Newcastle, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death

Other:
Ca., R

From file: 4/200/9
Document: 29
Sep 15, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Theft of a horse. Prisoner aged 26. more

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

Accused
David Jones, Shoemaker 1
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Lewis, Llanllwchaearn, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death2

Other:
R, J

  • 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: 4/71/5
Document: 118
Sep 17, 1818
Crime

Denbigh, Henllan

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 46. more

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

Accused
Evan Evans, Labourer
Denbigh, Llansannan 1
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Jones, Henllan, butcher
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
J, I/Cp, R, E

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/71/5
Document: 1000
Sep 17, 1818
Crime

Denbigh, Henllan

Theft of sheepskin. Doc. no. is notional, the charge is a second count in no. 118 in this file. Prisoner aged46. more

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

Accused
Evan Evans, Labourer
Denbigh, Llansannan 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Jones, Henllan, butcher
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 18 months imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Corr

Other:
J, E, I/Cp, R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/914/3
Document: 10
Sep 25, 1818
Crime

Cardigan, Gwnnws

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Evans, Labourer
Cardigan, Gwnnws
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Jones
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: