Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/305/1
Document: 3
Apr 1, 1803
Crime

Meirioneth, Corwen

Theft of tools - iron chains. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of tools (craft tools, agricultural implements, etc.,)

Accused
David Hughes, Blacksmith
Meirioneth, Corwen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Banner, Corwen, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment

Other:
B, J, I

From file: 4/305/1
Document: 12
Jul 28, 1803
Crime

Meirioneth, Dolgellau

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to prosecutor, prisoner's employer, who was 'old and infirm'. more

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

Accused
Mary Griffith, Servant 1
Meirioneth, Dolgellau
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard Williams, Dolgellau, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment2

Other:
B, I, R, E, J

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/305/1
Document: 20 1
Nov 10, 1804
Crime

Meirioneth, Bala

Theft of personal goods, a silver watch. Snatched from prosecutor's hands in an inn. No indictment. more

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

Accused
Evan Roberts, Stonemason
Meirioneth, Bala
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Nelson, Llanfor, shoemaker
Result

Verdict:
No prosecutor due to non appearance of pros

Punishment:

Other:
B, R, E

  • 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: 4/305/1
Document: 27
Nov 22, 1804
Crime

Meirioneth, Barmouth

Theft of drink - rum - supposed to have come from a shipwreck and secured by prosecutor in a dwelling house. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of alcoholic drinks, including foodstuffs to make such drinks

Accused
Thomas Williams, Labourer
Meirioneth, Barmouth
Plea:
Prosecutor
Humphrey Bunce Hughes, Barmouth, Principal
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.1

Punishment:

Other:
B, R, I

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/305/1
Document: 27
Nov 22, 1804
Crime

Meirioneth, Barmouth

Theft of drink - rum - supposed to have come from a shipwreck and secured by prosecutor in a dwelling house. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of alcoholic drinks, including foodstuffs to make such drinks

Accused
William Hughes, Labourer
aka William Jones
Meirioneth, Barmouth
Plea:
Prosecutor
Humphrey Bunce Hughes, Barmouth, Principal
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.1

Punishment:

Other:
B, R, I

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/305/1
Document: 38
Nov 22, 1804
Crime

Meirioneth, Barmouth

Theft of drink - rum - supposed to have come from a shipwreck and secured by prosecutor in a dwelling house. Indicted separately from others charged with the fact - see no. 27 in this file. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of alcoholic drinks, including foodstuffs to make such drinks

Accused
Humphrey Owen, Yeoman
aka Humphrey Pugh
Meirioneth, Llangelynnin
Plea:
Prosecutor
Humphrey Bunce Hughes, Barmouth, Principal
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.1

Punishment:

Other:
R, I

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