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From file: 4/617/2
Document: 19
May 9, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Rescue of sheep and lambs distressed by prosecutor for rent arrears. more

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

Accused
Jenkin Thomas, Yeoman
aka Jenkin Mathew
Glamorgan, Llanwynno
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan David, Ystradyfodwg
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/617/6; 618/1; 619/1)

From file: 4/617/2
Document: 19
May 9, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Rescue of sheep and lambs distressed by prosecutor for rent arrears. more

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

Accused
Margaret Edward, Spinster
aka Margaret Jenkin
Glamorgan, Llanwynno
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan David, Ystradyfodwg
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/617/6; 618/1; 619/1)

From file: 4/617/2
Document: 19
May 9, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Rescue of sheep and lambs distressed by prosecutor for rent arrears. more

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

Accused
Jenkin Edward, Yeoman
aka Jenkin Jenkin
Glamorgan, Llanwynno
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan David, Ystradyfodwg
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/617/6; 618/1; 619/1)

From file: 4/617/1
Document: 22
May 13, 1755
Crime

Glamorgan, St Mary Hill

Theft from the dwelling house of money including Portugese double and single johns and some food. more

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

Accused
Joan Evan, Spinster
Glamorgan, St Mary Hill
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Edward
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/252/2
Document: 96
May 14, 1755
Crime

Anglesey, Llannerch-y-medd

Theft of horse. more

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

Accused
Richard Jones, Butcher
Caernarfon, Caernarfon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Leach, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned on condition of joining the navy or army.1

Other:
R, J, Pa(in 4/252/3)

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/51/5
Document: 11
May 16, 1755
Crime

Denbigh, Llangollen

Theft of cloth, yarn and wooden canns belonging to the prosecutor, Mary Davies, and Richard Williams. more

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

Accused
Jane Morris, Married
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Edwards, Gyfylliog, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/272/4
Document: 84
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanrhychwyn

Breaking and entering prosecutors' dwelling house and stealing cloth and money. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan, co Denb. - see also 4/274/2/70. more

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

Accused
John Thomas, Labourer
aka John Williams
Caernarfon, Aber 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Owen, Gwydir, slater/mason & Margaret
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E, R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/272/4
Document: 84
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanrhychwyn

Breaking and entering prosecutors' dwelling house and stealing cloth and money. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan, co Denb.. more

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

Accused
John Owen, Room painter 1
aka John Jeremiah, John Hu
Caernarfon, Caernarfon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Owen, Gwydir, slater/mason & Margaret
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E/C, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/272/4
Document: 84
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Llanrhychwyn

Breaking and entering prosecutors' dwelling house and stealing cloth and money. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan, co Denb.. more

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

Accused
John Price, Room painter 1
Carmarthen, Unspecified 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Owen, Gwydir, slater/mason & Margaret
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over 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: 4/272/4
Document: 85
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Maenan

Breaking and entering prosecutor's dwelling house and stealing personal goods including a Welsh bible whilst she attended Llanrwst market. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan - see also 4/274/2/70. more

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

Accused
John Thomas, Labourer
Caernarfon, Aber
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Thomas, Maenan, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E, R

From file: 4/272/4
Document: 85
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Maenan

Breaking and entering prosecutor's dwelling house and stealing personal goods including a Welsh bible whilst she attended Llanrwst market. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan - see also 4/274/2/70. more

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

Accused
John Price, Labourer
Carmarthen, Unspecified 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Thomas, Maenan, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E, R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/272/4
Document: 85
May 20, 1755
Crime

Caernarfon, Maenan

Breaking and entering prosecutor's dwelling house and stealing personal goods including a Welsh bible whilst she attended Llanrwst market. Prisoner found 'lying on the ground under a rock in an old quarry' at Llansannan - see also 4/274/2/70. more

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

Accused
John Owen, Room painter 1
aka John Jeremiah, John Hu
Carmarthen, Unspecified
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne Thomas, Maenan, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Pa, E/C, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.