Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/74/1
Document: 81
Oct 7, 1826
Crime

Denbigh, Llangernyw

Theft of a horse. Prisoner possibly from Llanddoged or Llangernyw - see nos. 83-84 in this file. more

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

Accused
William Ellis, Labourer
aka John Ellis, Thomas Mo
Denbigh, Llangernyw
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Jones
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/308/1
Document: 14
Oct 7, 1826
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Theft of wearing apparel - stockings - belonging to prosecutor. The stockings were 'destined for Chester fair' and taken from the cart of the carrier, being made and sent by prosecutor's wife. Prisoner apprehended at Abergele, co. Denb., escaped custody but reapprehended. more

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

Accused
Robert Hughes, Labourer
Meirioneth, Corwen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Williams, Llanbedr
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
B, E, J, R

From file: 4/766/1
Document: 7
Oct 9, 1826
Crime

Carmarthen, Llangynnwr

Theft of a cow. more

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

Accused
David Jeremy, Labourer
Carmarthen, Llangynnwr
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Rogers
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:
None recorded

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 9
Oct 14, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of household goods - a bed belonging to Howell Davies from prosecutor's stable. Prisoner aged 19. more

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

Accused
Rees Morgan, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Lewis, Merthyr Tydfil, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/74/1
Document: 83
Oct 16, 1826
Crime

Denbigh, Llanddoged

Theft from the dwelling house of Mary Owens of prosecutor's silver watch. Prisoner possibly from Llanrwst or Llangernyw - see nos. 81& 84 in this file. more

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

Accused
William Ellis, Labourer
aka John Ellis, Thomas Mo
Denbigh, Llanddoged
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ellis Davies, Llanddoged, husbandman
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
I/Cp, R

From file: 4/74/1
Document: 84
Oct 18, 1826
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrwst

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing money, coffee, a gold ring and household goods including silver spoons. Prosecutor and his wife heard a noise downstairs but assumed that it was some fisherman who were in the habit of coming to their house at night to warm themselves and to get some meat and drink. Prisoner possibly from Llanddoged or Llangernyw - see nos. 81& 83 in this file. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
William Ellis, Labourer
aka John Ellis, Thomas Mo
Denbigh, Llanrwst
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Roberts, Llanrwst
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
E

From file: 4/202/7
Document: 57
Oct 18, 1826
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Manslaughter of Richard Ashton, prosecutor's husband. The prisoner had been riding very fast and noisily with others; the deceased, also mounted on a horse, was hit with such force that both he and the horse were 'violently thrown down'. more

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

Accused
John Pugh, Labourer
Brecon, 1 Talgarth 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Jane Ashton, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Iq, J, I

  • 1 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/765/3
Document: 8
Oct 21, 1826
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of money belonging to Edward Edmonds, John Smith and Jonathan Morris. more

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

Accused
George Morris, Labourer
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
The Postmaster General
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/538/1
Document: 27
Oct 30, 1826
Crime

Radnor, Presteigne

Theft of cattle - recovered in cattle fair in New Radnor. Prisoner aged 26. more

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

Accused
Thomas James, Labourer
Radnor, New Radnor
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Shearwood Bodenham, Presteigne, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded

Other:
E/A, R, Ca, J

From file: 4/202/7
Document: 59
Nov 8, 1826
Crime

Montgomery, Alberbury

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing watches, one of silver. The prisoner had removed part of the turf roofing which was only six feet from the ground. The two roomed cottage was built of earth. Apprehended at a watchmaker's shop in Shrewsbury, co. Salop. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
William Hodgkis, Labourer
Montgomery, Alberbury
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Burgwyn, Alberbury, labourer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded1

Other:
R, I/Cp

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 3
Nov 8, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Forgery and uttering a bill of exchange with intent to defraud R & A Hill, Plymouth Ironworks. Prisoner aged 23. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Forgery

Accused
Thomas French, Merchant 1
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Josiah John Guest, Dowlais Ironworks
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of forgery and uttering,not guilty o

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/74/1
Document: 47
Nov 11, 1826
Crime

Denbigh, Gyffylliog

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing household goods, food and wearing apparel. According to recognizances one Joseph Jones also to be indicted. Prosecutor had gone away for the day. more

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

Accused
Abednego Jones, Labourer
Denbigh, Gyffylliog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Catherine Jones, Gyffylliog, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 8 months imprisonment with hard labour1

Other:
R, E, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.