Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/306/4
Document: 4
Oct 2, 1816
Crime

Meirioneth, Tywyn

Murder of Evan Hughes by shooting him. more

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

Accused
Edward Davies, Yeoman
Meirioneth, Tywyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Margaret Hughes, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill for murder, guilty of manslaug

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment and fined 6/8d.

Other:
J, R, Iq, Ce; B (in 4/306/5)

From file: 4/306/4
Document: 1
Dec 26, 1816
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanfrothen

Assault on Elizabeth Roberts, prosecutor's wife. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Gent.
Meirioneth, Llanfrothen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Roberts
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, W, R, Al, P

From file: 4/306/4
Document: 29
Jun 18, 1817
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanuwchllyn

Theft of sheep belonging to prosecutor and Cadwalader Thomas. One hundred advertisements circulated offering reward of more

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

Accused
John Williams, Farmer
Meirioneth, Llanuwchllyn
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Rowland Owen, Llanuwchllyn, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death

Other:
B, Ca, J, A, R

From file: 4/306/4
Document: 30
Jun 28, 1817
Crime

Meirioneth, Llandderfel

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
Evan William, Labourer
Meirioneth, Llandderfel
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Jones, Llandderfel, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death

Other:
B, Ca, J, R, E