Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/520/2
Document: 3
Aug 14, 1743
Crime

Radnor, Gladestry

Rescue of a horse belonging to Hugh Powell of Gladestry impounded by John Bishop, esq. Pound breach. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Rescue of livestock

Accused
William Roberts, Yeoman
Radnor, Colva
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Chester
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/520/2
Document: 3
Aug 14, 1743
Crime

Radnor, Gladestry

Rescue of a horse belonging to Hugh Powell, accused's husband, impounded by John Bishop, esq. Pound breach. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Rescue of livestock

Accused
Anne Powell, Married
Radnor, Gladestry
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Chester
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/378/1
Document: 14
Aug 15, 1743
Crime

Brecon, Merthyr Cynog

Riot and assault and theft of dog. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Owen Evans, Gent.
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Williams, alias Probert
Result

Verdict:
Quashed.1

Punishment:

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/378/1
Document: 13
Aug 16, 1743
Crime

Brecon, Ystradfellte

Assault with intent to ravish. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Attempted rape (including assault with intent to ravish)

Accused
David William, Yeoman
Brecon, Ystradfellte
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mary David, spinster
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W (in 4/379/6)

From file: 4/813/8
Document: 18
Aug 23, 1743
Crime

Pembroke, Narberth

Theft from the dwelling house of money kept in a drawer. more

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

Accused
Mary Watkins, Singlewoman
Pembroke, Narberth
Plea:
Prosecutor
George David, Narberth, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/271/4
Document: 31
Sep 12, 1743
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanddeiniolen

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to Thomas Parry, labourer, from the dwelling house of Harry Thomas. more

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

Accused
Anne Thomas, Spinster
aka Catherine Thomas, John
Caernarfon, Bangor
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Parry, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/271/4
Document: 32
Sep 12, 1743
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanddeiniolen

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to William Parry, labourer, from the dwelling house of Harry Thomas. more

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

Accused
Anne Thomas, Spinster
aka Catherine Thomas
Caernarfon, Bangor
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Parry, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/271/4
Document: 29
Sep 13, 1743
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Theft of wearing apparel from a hedge whilst drying. Prisoner apprehended at Pwllheli. Indicted with her husband. more

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

Accused
Anne William, Married
Caernarfon, Llanllechid
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Howel Evan, Tywyn, blacksmith
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, E

From file: 4/271/4
Document: 29
Sep 13, 1743
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Theft of wearing apparel taken from a hedge whilst drying. Prisoner apprehended at Pwllheli. Indicted with his wife. more

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

Accused
John William, Labourer
Caernarfon, Llanllechid
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Howel Evan, Tywyn, blacksmith
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 3/-

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, transported for 7 years

Other:
O, Bo, J, R, E

From file: 4/737/4
Document: 24
Sep 13, 1743
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanelli, co. Carm.

Burglary of the house of Susanna Phillips, spinster, and stealing wearing apparel belonging to Elizabeth Griffith therefrom. Apprehended at Llangathen. Prisoner escaped from gaol - see no. 11 in this file. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Mary Owen, Spinster
Carmarthen, Llanwinio
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Howett, Llangathen, shoemaker
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution?, escaped from gaol.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/892/8
Document: 7
Sep 14, 1743
Crime

Cardigan, Tregaron

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Bevans, Glover
Carmarthen, Llandingad
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Griffith
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/378/2
Document: 33
Sep 18, 1743
Crime

Brecon, Llanfigon

Burglary with intent. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David Thomas, Labourer
Brecon, Llanfigon
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Prichard
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
A/E, R