From file: 4/181/6
Document: 2
Oct 27, 1744
Crime

Montgomery, Llanfair Caereinion

Murder of William Lewis. Deceased and prosecutor (husband and wife) sold ale on market days. Prisoner tried to have a drink but deceased refused, it being late and a fight ensued. more

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

Accused
Watkin Evan Williams, Carpenter
Montgomery, Llanerfyl
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Martha Lewis, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I, Iq, E, D

From file: 4/1003/8
Document: 6
Oct 30, 1744
Crime

Flint, Cwm

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Hughes, Unspecified
Flint, Cwm
Plea:
Prosecutor
Peter Parry
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/1003/8
Document: 6
Oct 30, 1744
Crime

Flint, Cwm

Assault. more

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

Accused
John Roberts, Yeoman
Flint, Tremeirchion
Plea:
Prosecutor
Peter Parry
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/182/1
Document: 2
Oct 31, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Gresford

Theft of a cow. more

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

Accused
Edward Parry, Farmer
Montgomery, Llansanffraid-ym-Mechain 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Carryson, Gresford, co. Denb, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/379/1
Document: 9
Nov 1, 1744
Crime

Brecon, Llanynys

Breaking and entering a close and diverting a watercourse. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
John Padon, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanynys
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Jones
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/378/4
Document: 21
Nov 1, 1744
Crime

Brecon, Llansbyddid

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Rees Prichard, Labourer
Brecon, Defynnog
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Thomas
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, not in custody.1

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

From file: 4/378/4
Document: 22
Nov 1, 1744
Crime

Brecon, Llywel

Theft of cattle. Cattle taken to Merthyr Tydfil, co. Glam. Prisoner escaped custody and reapprehended. more

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

Accused
Morgan Jones, Miller/cooper
aka Morgan John
Brecon, Llywel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John William, Myddfai, co. Carm., yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
E/D, R, J; C (in 4/378/5)

From file: 4/48/4
Document: 17
Nov 3, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Llanfwrog

Theft of skins. Indicted with his wife. Prisoner employed by prosecutor. Prisoner aged 44, originally from near Manchester, co. Lancs. more

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

Accused
James Wynnwood, Servant
Denbigh, Ruthin
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones, Ruthin, tanner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, E, J

From file: 4/48/4
Document: 17
Nov 3, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Llanfwrog

Theft of skins. Indicted with her husband. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Wynnwood, Married
Denbigh, Ruthin
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones, Ruthin, tanner
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, E, J

From file: 4/48/4
Document: 1000
Nov 3, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Llanfwrog

Receiving stolen goods, skins. Doct. no. is notional, the charge is on the indictment against the principals - no. 17 in this file. more

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

Accused
Thomas Flint, Corviser
Denbigh, Llandyrnog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/48/4
Document: 1000
Nov 3, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Llanfwrog

Receiving stolen goods - skins. Doct. no. is notional, the charge is on the indictment against the principals - no. 17 in this file. more

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

Accused
Thomas Dennis, Corviser
Denbigh, Ruthin
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca

From file: 4/48/4
Document: 25
Nov 9, 1744
Crime

Denbigh, Derwen

Extortion of money by falsely pretending to be a bailiff. more

Offence type: Fraud
Specific offence: Extortion

Accused
William Griffith, Yeoman
Denbigh, Ruthin
Plea:
Prosecutor
Henry Powell
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Al