Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/385/10
Document: 3
Dec 31, 1775
Crime

Brecon, Llywel

Theft of food, oats. Also suspected of theft of poultry and burglary. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of food, including harvested crops

Accused
Margaret David, Widow
aka Margaret David Rees
Brecon, Llywel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Roger Williams, Llywel, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, E, R

From file: 4/820/3
Document: 28
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Pembroke, St Issells

Theft of household goods - coal - belonging to Sir Richard Phillips from the Mason Colliery1. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Margaret Gwyther, Married
Pembroke, St Issells
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Thomas
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

  • 1 Details added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/623/8
Document: 12
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Glamorgan, Betws Tir Iarll

Theft of personal goods including 'several printed books' : a dictionary, religious, gardening and architectural books from prosecutor's dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Thomas Hopkin, Carpenter
Glamorgan, Llangynwyd
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Popkin, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 6d - partial verdict

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/900/3
Document: 8
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Cardigan, Llangrannog

Assault. more

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

Accused
John David, Yeoman
Cardigan, Llangrannog
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Harries, Llannerch Aeron
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/527/3
Document: 9
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Brecon, Llangorse

Theft of a horse, recovered at Glasgwm, co. Rad. Prosecutor had the horse proclaimed at Builth, co. Brec. more

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

Accused
Mary Lloyd, Spinster
Brecon, Talgarth 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Morgan Rowlands, Llangorse, clerk
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R, E/A/C/R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/527/3
Document: 13
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Radnor, Cefnllys

Assault. more

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

Accused
William Jones, Yeoman
Radnor, Cefnllys
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Drew
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/527/4
Document: 6
Jan 1, 1776
Crime

Radnor, Llanelwedd

Assault. more

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

Accused
David Drew, Yeoman
Radnor, Cefnllys
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Jones
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/58/7
Document: 10
Jan 2, 1776
Crime

Denbigh, Llanynys

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Owen Williams, Labourer
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Williams
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/623/5
Document: 23
Jan 6, 1776
Crime

Glamorgan, Laleston

Breaking and entering prosecutor's market house and stealing money therefrom whilst prosecutor was at Bridgend market . Prisoner 'of very bad character'. more

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

Accused
William Thomas, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Tythegston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Francis Richard, Laleston, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial vedict.

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
J, I/D, E, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/5
Document: 19
Jan 9, 1776
Crime

Glamorgan, Llansannor

Breaking and entering a mill and stealing canvas therefrom. more

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

Accused
Thomas Jenkins, Labourer
Glamorgan, Cowbridge
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Lewis Williams, Llansannor, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 6d - partial verdict

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
C, J, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/1009/4
Document: 12
Jan 20, 1776
Crime

Flint, Hawarden

Assault on Martha Hancock, prosecutor's wife. more

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

Accused
Anne Hewitt, Married
Flint, Hawarden
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Hancock
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
Al

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/190/7
Document: 11
Jan 26, 1776
Crime

Montgomery, Llandysilio

Assault on the prosecutor in the execution of his duty. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
Thomas Savage, Yeoman
Montgomery, Llandrinio
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Roberts, high constable
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of assault only.1

Punishment:
Fined 1/-2

Other:
Al ( in 4/190/8 )

  • 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.