Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/380/3
Document: 2
Aug 24, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Perjury in the Court of Great Sessions by swearing that one Thomas Williams did not sign the will of Aythan Lewis in a plea of trespass and ejectment between John Lloyd, plaintiff, and prosecutors and other defendants. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Perjury / persuading / suborning to commit perjury

Accused
Anne Lutwycke, Widow
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Aythan Lewes & Eustance Lewis, gents.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 2 marks with 3 months imprisonment1

Other:
J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/380/3
Document: 4
Mar 1, 1751
Crime

Brecon, Llanddewi'r-Cwm

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
William Vaughan, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanddewi'r-Cwm
Plea:
Prosecutor
Daniel Daniel otherwise Thomas, Builth, but
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/380/3
Document: 10
May 6, 1751
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Thomas James, Basket-maker
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Grace Taylor, Presteigne, co. Rad, staymake
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
J, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/380/3
Document: 6
Aug 1, 1751
Crime

Brecon, Llanddulas

Theft of money. Recognizance refers to pickpocketing, but not charged with this offence. more

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

Accused
David James, Tinker
Carmarthen, Llanybyther
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Thomas, Llanddulas, labourer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R