Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/383/6
Document: 23 1
May 23, 1763
Crime

Brecon, Llandeilo'r-f

Arson of barn belonging to Morgan David. No indictment. more

Offence type: Malicous offences against property
Specific offence: Arson

Accused
Catherine David, Married
Brecon, Llandeilo'r-f
Plea:
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/301/2
Document: 32
May 29, 1763
Crime

Meirioneth, Llangelynnin

Assault more

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

Accused
Rees Griffith, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Llangelynnin
Plea:
Prosecutor
John William
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/897/6
Document: 9 1
May 31, 1763
Crime

Cardigan, Llanfihangel Ystrad

Robbery - stealing money from prosecutor's hand as he and his partner David John Llewellin, Llanfihangel Ystrad were collecting tithes. No indictment. Certificate records that Thomas Johnes, esq. JP, did not return any recognizance to prosecute prisoner, and was indicted for this deficiency2. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Robbery

Accused
Evan David, Gent.
Cardigan, Llanfihangel Ystrad
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan Samuel, Llanfihangel Ystrad.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R, E, A, Ce

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
  • 2 Details added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/383/6
Document: 15
Jun 1, 1763
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fawr

Forcible entry and ejectment. more

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

Accused
David Prichard, Husbandman
Brecon, Llanafan Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan Davies
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/619/6
Document: 24
Jun 1, 1763
Crime

Glamorgan, Whitchurch, co. Glam.

Unlawfully erected cottage without 4 acres of land attached. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Unlawfully erecting / maintaining a cottage

Accused
George William, Labourer
Glamorgan, Whitchurch, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Edwards
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/53/6
Document: 64
Jun 3, 1763
Crime

Denbigh, Chirk

Murder of Edward Price, labourer, prosecutor's husband, by hitting him on the head with a piece of timber. Prisoner and deceased had been working at Chirk Castle; the former had been repairing the roof, the latter removing the rubbish thrown down from the battlements into the back yard. The prosecutor was informed of the incident by the postwoman. Inquest records chance-medley by misadventure. more

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

Accused
William Mulliner, Joiner 1
Denbigh, Chirk
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jane Price, Chirk, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, Iq

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/301/2
Document: 52
Jun 8, 1763
Crime

Meirioneth, Llandderfel

Theft from the dwelling house of money. Prosecutor had gone to Llanfyllin market, co. Mont. more

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

Accused
Owen Hughes, Baker
Denbigh, Llanrwst
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Jane ferch Ellis, Llandderfel
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty, judge directed the verdict on a

Punishment:

Other:
B, J, E, R

From file: 4/383/6
Document: 17
Jun 9, 1763
Crime

Brecon, Cantref

Malicious shooting. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Malicious / felonious shooting

Accused
Griffith Morgan, Carpenter
Brecon, Cantref
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Jones, excise man
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for life1

Other:
J; Pa(in 4/383/7)

  • 1 Sentence added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/619/6
Document: 19
Jun 11, 1763
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of personal goods, a silver cup, belonging to prosecutor. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 20 in this file. Recognizance indicates that the charge was to be theft from the dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Mary Nooning, Married
aka Mary Mooning
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Hoskin, Swansea, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/619/6
Document: 20
Jun 11, 1763
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of personal goods, a silver cup, belonging to prosecutor. Indicted twice for the fact - see no. 19 in this file. Recognizance indicates that the charge was to be theft from the dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Mary Nooning, Married
aka Mary Mooning
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Hoskin, Swansea, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/187/6
Document: 30
Jun 18, 1763
Crime

Montgomery, Kerry

Assault and unlawful imprisonment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault & unlawful / false imprisonment

Accused
Maurice Evans, Labourer
Montgomery, Kerry
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Rees otherwise Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/187/6
Document: 30
Jun 18, 1763
Crime

Montgomery, Kerry

Assault and unlawful imprisonment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault & unlawful / false imprisonment

Accused
John Thomas, Labourer
Montgomery, Kerry
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Rees otherwise Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W ( in 4/187/7-8 )