Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
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From file: 4/55/3
Document: 16
Feb 4, 1767
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to Maria Sydney Myddleton, spinster, left by the prosecutor at the dwelling house of her brother, John Edwards, Denbigh, excise officer. Indicted twice more for the fact, the others - nos. 14 - 15 in this file for stealing wearing apparel of prosecutor's brother and Rev. Robert Myddleton. more

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

Accused
Anne Davies, Married
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Margaret Edwards, spinster
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, I

From file: 4/621/2
Document: 27
Feb 9, 1767
Crime

Glamorgan, Lisvane

Theft of wearing apparel and money from prosecutor's dwelling house whilst prosecutor was at Llandaf fair. more

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

Accused
Elizabeth Richard, Spinster
aka Elizabeth John 1
Glamorgan, Llanedern
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Gwenllyan Morgan, Lisvane, widow
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d - partial verdic

Punishment:
Sentenced on another indictment

Other:
C, R

  • 1 Alias added from related document(s) within other Great Sessions records.
From file: 4/1007/5
Document: 10
Feb 10, 1767
Crime

Flint, Mold

Engrossing wheat and cheese by buying the same from diverse persons with intent to sell the same again. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Forestalling, regrating and engrossing

Accused
Jonathan Smith, Gent.
Flint, Mold
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Hughes
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
P ( in 4/1007/6 )

From file: 4/898/4
Document: 4
Feb 11, 1767
Crime

Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.

Murder of John Samuel, Llandysul, shoemaker, by beating him with a stick. more

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

Accused
Edward James, Blacksmith
Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, Iq

From file: 4/898/4
Document: 4
Feb 11, 1767
Crime

Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.

Murder of John Samuel, Llandysul, shoemaker, by beating him with a stick. more

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

Accused
Jenkin Evan, Tailor
Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd, Llandysul, widow
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, not apprehended?

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq

From file: 4/898/4
Document: 4
Feb 11, 1767
Crime

Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.

Murder of John Samuel, Llandysul, shoemaker, by beating him with a stick. more

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

Accused
James James, Blacksmith
Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, Iq

From file: 4/898/4
Document: 4
Feb 11, 1767
Crime

Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.

Murder of John Samuel, Llandysul, shoemaker, by beating him with a stick. more

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

Accused
Evan David, Husbandman
Cardigan, Llandysul, co. Card.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Lloyd
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, Iq

From file: 4/738/5
Document: 18
Feb 22, 1767
Crime

Carmarthen, Llangynnwr

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing money therefrom. more

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

Accused
David Morgan, Blacksmith
Carmarthen, Llansawel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Griffith William, Llangynnwr, labourer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/621/1
Document: 1
Mar 1, 1767
Crime

Glamorgan, Michaelchurch-on-Arrow

Killing a bull. more

Offence type: Malicous offences against property
Specific offence: Maiming / killing animals

Accused
Henry Phillip, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Michaelston-super-Avon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William David
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/384/1
Document: 5
Mar 2, 1767
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Assault. more

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

Accused
Evan Williams, Blacksmith
Brecon, Merthyr Cynog
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Price
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/817/4
Document: 6
Mar 3, 1767
Crime

Pembroke, Pembroke

Theft of household goods, a silver tumbler belonging to Thomas Biggins. more

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

Accused
Mary Griffiths, Spinster
Pembroke, Pembroke
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Biggins, Pembroke, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/817/4
Document: 1000
Mar 3, 1767
Crime

Pembroke, Jeffreston

Receiving stolen household goods. Doct. no. is notional, the charge is on the indictment against the principal - no. 6 in this file. more

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

Accused
Thomas Griffiths, Yeoman
aka William Griffiths
Pembroke, Jeffreston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Mary Biggins, Pembroke, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R