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From file: 4/53/1
Document: 5
Dec 29, 1759
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Forgery of part of a bond, written and signed in the name of Francis Morris, defrauding the prosecutor, whose wife, Elizabeth Hughes was the executor of Francis Morris' will. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Forgery

Accused
1 Morris Francis, Miller
aka Maurice Francis 2
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Hughes
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Surname misspelled and corrected or, surname found in other related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over surname given in the indictment.
  • 2 Alias added from other related document(s) within the same Gaol File.
From file: 4/53/1
Document: 17
Jul 20, 1760
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Rape of Jane Williams, prosecutor's daughter, an infant under the age of ten. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Rape (including aiding and abetting)

Accused
Thomas Hughes, Labourer 1
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Benjamin Williams, Llanefydd, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/53/1
Document: 6
Oct 29, 1760
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Aiding and abetting the murder of John Morris, miller. more

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

Accused
Richard Francis, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Emanuel Morris, Ysgeifiog, co. Flint, mille
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq

From file: 4/53/1
Document: 6
Oct 29, 1760
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Murder of John Morris, miller, by strangulation. more

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

Accused
1 Morris Francis, Miller
aka Maurice Francis 2
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Emanuel Morris, Ysgeifiog, co. Flint, mille
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq

  • 1 Surname misspelled and corrected or, surname found in other related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over surname given in the indictment.
  • 2 Alias added from other related document(s) within the same Gaol File.
From file: 4/53/1
Document: 19
Nov 21, 1760
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
Henry Davies, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Williams, Llanefydd, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R, I

From file: 4/53/1
Document: 10
Dec 1, 1760
Crime

Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinm

Forgery of a deed of gift purporting to be made by John Morris, prisoner's uncle. See also nos. 5 and 6 in this file. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Forgery

Accused
Morris Francis, Miller
aka Maurice Francis
Denbigh, Llanrhaeadr-yng-Nghinmeirch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Emanuel Morris, Ysgeifiog, co. Flint, mille
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/53/1
Document: 18
Feb 3, 1761
Crime

Denbigh, Llangollen

Theft of money from prosecutor's dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Jacob Jones, Yeoman
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Edward Davies, labourer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, I, R

From file: 4/53/1
Document: 12
Mar 1, 1761
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Assault. more

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

Accused
Hugh Jones, VIctualler
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Jones
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: