From file: 4/388/5
Document: 12
Aug 19, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llangatwg

Manslaughter of Edward Griffiths by shooting him. Deceased a boy of twelve years of age who was taking drink to the people who were harvesting oats. Two examinants record that deceased said he was shot by a Mr Payne. more

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

Accused
Thomas Phillip, Labourer
Brecon, Llangatwg
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Griffiths
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq., E

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 13
Aug 31, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llansbyddid

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to person/s unknown from 'a trunk tied before a chaise' belonging to two unknown gentlemen. The loss was proclaimed in Brecon and the neighbourhood with the promise of a reward by chaise-driver. more

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

Accused
William Lewis, Labourer
Brecon, Defynnog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Wilkins, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, J

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 10
Oct 22, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llandeilo'r-f

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
John Morgan, Labourer
Brecon, Llanwrtyd
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Davies, Llandeilo'r-f
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years

Other:
Pa, R, I, J

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 18
Dec 23, 1788
Crime

Brecon, Llansanffraid ar-Wysg

Perjury. Swearing on oath that he had seen prosecutor shoot a hare. more

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

Accused
Meredith William, Yeoman
Brecon, Llanfigon
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Evans
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 7
Jan 27, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Catherine Williams, Widow
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Charles, Llangynidr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted upon another indi

Punishment:

Other:
I, E, R

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 8
Jan 27, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Catherine Williams, Widow
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llangynidr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death, pardoned, transported for 7 years

Other:
J, I, E, R; Ca(in 4/388/8)

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 11
Feb 2, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Catherine Williams, Widow
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Lewis, Llangynidr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 11
Feb 2, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Thomas Phillips, Yeoman
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Lewis, Llangynidr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 19
Feb 2, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Thomas Phillip, Yeoman
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Lewis Williams, Llangynidr, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 5
Apr 1, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Brecon

Theft from a shop of cloth. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft from shops / standings in markets or fairs / from hawkers

Accused
Mary Stephens, Married
Brecon, Merthyr Cynog
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Samuel Jones, Brecon, mercer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
6 months imprisonment with hard labour in the House of Correction

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/388/5
Document: 6
Apr 1, 1789
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Theft of sheep belonging to person (s) unknown. more

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

Accused
Thomas Phillip, Labourer
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Wilkins, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
I, E, J