Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 11
Apr 28, 1818
Crime

Outside Wales, Llanyblodwel, co. Salo

Theft of a horse. Apprehended at Llanidloes, co. Mont. Prisoner had been working at the Bog mines, Wentnor, co. Salop. more

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

Accused
Daniel Gell, Miner 1
Denbigh, 2 Ruthin 3
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Robert Howell, Llanyblodwel, gent.
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution - not in custody

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
E, C

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.
  • 3 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 8
May 11, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Llangadfan

Theft of a horse and bridle. Prisoner, formerly prosecutor's neighbour, apprehended at Shrewsbury, co. Salop. more

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

Accused
Joseph James, Labourer
Outside Wales, Madeley, co. Salop 1
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Jones, Llangadfan, husbandman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death2

Other:
A/R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 10
May 16, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Mochdre

Theft of a horse, which was sold at the Welsh Hay fair, Glyn Fach, co. Brec. and recovered at Kimbolton, co. Hereford. more

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

Accused
Henry Hall, Labourer
Radnor, 1 Llanbadarn Fynydd 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Bird, Mochdre, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death3

Other:
E/Cp

  • 1 Preferred parish in a different County from that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
  • 3 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 3
Jun 6, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Theft from the dwelling house of prosecutor of cloth and wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
John Thornes, Labourer
Montgomery, Welshpool
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Newell
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Death2

  • 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: 4/200/8
Document: 7
Jun 12, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

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
John Williams, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Nicholas Miles, constable
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/200/8
Document: 7
Jun 12, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

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
Benjamin Baxter, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Nicholas Miles, constable
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/200/8
Document: 7
Jun 12, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

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
Edward Davies, Skinner
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Nicholas Miles, constable
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/200/8
Document: 7
Jun 12, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

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
David Davies, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Nicholas Miles, constable
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/200/8
Document: 7
Jun 12, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

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 Hall, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
Nicholas Miles, constable
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

From file: 4/200/8
Document: 2
Jun 13, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Llanidloes

Theft from the dwelling house and shop of prosecutor of goods pertaining to his trade, tools, a dog bell and money. Prisoner absconded to Bala, co. Mer. where he was charged by warrant for departing from prosecutor's service. Prisoner originally from Llanrwst, co. Denb. more

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

Accused
David Davies, Clockmaker 1
Montgomery, Llanidloes
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Owen Davies, Llanidloes, watchmaker
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing to the value of 1/- 2

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 2 years imprisonment in the House of Correction3

Other:
E, C

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 3 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 5
Jun 30, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Newtown

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing drink, including raspberry brandy, tobacco and money. Prosecutor kept an inn called the Old Gaol House. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
John Beedles, Labourer
Montgomery, Newtown
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Humphrey Edwards, Newtown, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/200/8
Document: 6
Jul 22, 1818
Crime

Montgomery, Llanidloes

Theft of food - meat - from prosecutor's dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Edward Evans, Weaver
Montgomery, Llanidloes
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Evans, Llanidloes, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, 6 months imprisonment in the House of Corrrection1

Other:
E

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