Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/740/4
Document: 14
Nov 28, 1771
Crime

Carmarthen, Myddfai

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
David John, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llangadog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Gwenllian David Howell, Llanddeusant, widow
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/622/3
Document: 6
Dec 1, 1771
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanharan

Theft of a horse. more

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

Accused
Christopher John, Labourer
Glamorgan, Llanharan
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John David
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 14 years

Other:
J, Cor; Pa ( in 4/622/4 )

From file: 4/189/8
Document: 16
Dec 1, 1771
Crime

Montgomery, Penegoes

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Howell Griffith, Yeoman
Montgomery, Penegoes
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Griffith otherwise Edward
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

From file: 4/189/8
Document: 21
Dec 1, 1771
Crime

Montgomery, Penegoes

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Howell Griffith, Yeoman
Montgomery, Penegoes
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Griffith Hugh
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

From file: 4/57/4
Document: 30
Dec 3, 1771
Crime

Denbigh, Wrexham

Murder of Edward Lloyd by striking him on the head with an iron rod. more

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

Accused
Robert Jones, Nailer
Denbigh, Wrexham
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Price, Wrexham, nailer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/819/3
Document: 10
Dec 3, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Llanfihangel Penbedw

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing money and a purse. more

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

Accused
William Hughes, Yeoman
Pembroke, St Dogmaels
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Lloyd, Llanfihangel Penbedw, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of felony only - partial verdict.1

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years2

Other:
J, A, R

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/385/1
Document: 13
Dec 16, 1771
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft of cloth and household goods including a silver spoon. more

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

Accused
Brilliana Thomas, Spinster
Brecon, Brecon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to value of

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/819/3
Document: 19
Dec 20, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Prendergast

Assault on prosecutor and other bailiffs and rescue of William White the elder, arrested for debt due to prosecutor's mother. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
John Hopkins, Shoemaker
Pembroke, Prendergast
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Mathias, Walwyn's Castle, farmer/baili
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A (in 4/819/5)

From file: 4/819/3
Document: 19
Dec 20, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Prendergast

Assault on prosecutor and other bailiffs and rescue of William White the elder, arrested for debt due to prosecutor's mother. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
Elizabeth White, Spinster
Pembroke, Prendergast
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Mathias, Walwyn's Castle, farmer/baili
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d1

Other:
A (in 4/819/5)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/819/3
Document: 19
Dec 20, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Prendergast

Assault on prosecutor and other bailiffs and rescue of William White the elder, arrested for debt due to prosecutor's mother. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
William White, Illegible
Pembroke, Prendergast
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Mathias, Walwyn's Castle, farmer/baili
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A (in 4/819/5)

From file: 4/819/3
Document: 19
Dec 20, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Prendergast

Assault on prosecutor and other bailiffs and rescue of William White the elder, arrested for debt due to prosecutor's mother. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
David Davies, Hatter
Pembroke, Prendergast
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Mathias, Walwyn's Castle, farmer/baili
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A (in 4/819/5)

From file: 4/819/3
Document: 19
Dec 20, 1771
Crime

Pembroke, Prendergast

Assault on prosecutor and other bailiffs and rescue of William White the elder, arrested for debt due to prosecutor's mother. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
John Bowen, Shoemaker
Pembroke, Prendergast
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Mathias, Walwyn's Castle, farmer/baili
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d1

Other:
A (in 4/819/5)

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.