Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/393/4
Document: 2
Feb 27, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of coal from a barge moored on the Swansea canal. Accused aged 17. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
William Hopkin, Boatman
Glamorgan, Llan-giwg
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Martin the elder, Morriston esq. & R
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, Ca

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 2
Feb 27, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Theft of coal from a barge moored on the Swansea Canal. Accused aged 23. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of industrial goods (coal, iron, machinery, plant fittings, etc.)

Accused
Mary Williams, Married
Brecon, Ystradgynlais
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Martin the elder, Morriston, esq. an
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R, Ca

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 5
Apr 13, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Assault on 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
Richard Owens, Labourer
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
James Watkins, constable
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 10
Apr 14, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Assault. more

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

Accused
James Watkins, Saddler
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Owens
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 3
May 12, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Builth

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel, including a waggoner's frock. Prisoner lodged with prosecutor since Christmas. Sad he came from the 'north'. Aged 29. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Breaking & entering

Accused
John Jones, Labourer
Glamorgan, Builth
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William James, Builth, labourer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 4/- - partial verdic

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
Ca., R, I&Co.

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/393/4
Document: 7
Jun 23, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Murder of William Jones by stabbing him with a sheep shears, 'during the heat of a passion in a quarrel' according to recognizance, relating to trespass done by deceased's horses. Deceased struck first. Prisoner aged 40. more

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

Accused
William James, Yeoman
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mary Jones, widow
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Iq., R, E, Ca.

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 6
Jul 20, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Nuisance - obstructing a highway by erecting a wall. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
David Prosser, Weaver
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Bannister
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 6
Jul 20, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Nuisance - obstructing a highway by erecting a wall. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
William Woodhill, Butcher
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Bannister
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/393/4
Document: 6
Jul 20, 1813
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Nuisance - obstructing a highway by erecting a wall. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Nuisance (mainly obstructing the highway or pollution)

Accused
Joseph Woodhill, Butcher
Brecon, Hay
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Bannister
Result

Verdict:

Punishment: