Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/55/2
Document: 15
Feb 16, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Llanynys

Theft of wearing apparel belonging to Edward Williams, prosecutor's husband from their dwelling house whilst both were at Llanynys church. more

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

Accused
Edward Jones, Yeoman
aka Edward Davies, Robin,
Denbigh, Llanynys
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jane Williams, Llanynys
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

From file: 4/55/2
Document: 10
Jun 4, 1766
Crime

Outside Wales, Aston, co. Salop

Theft of personal goods - a watch - and wearing apparel from his employer, the prosecutor, from his dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Robert Randles, Servant 1
Denbigh, Llangollen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Cotton, Aston, co. Salop, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 1/1d.

Punishment:
To be transported for 7 years2

Other:
E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/55/2
Document: 9
Jun 19, 1766
Crime

Meirioneth, Llanuwchllyn

Theft of a horse, the day before Llanuwchllyn fair. Apprehended at Henllan, co. Denb. 'Horse was shoed after the manner that horses generally are shoed in Wales.' more

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

Accused
John Edwards, Labourer 1
Brecon, Builth 2
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Morris, Llanfor, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
  • 2 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/55/2
Document: 16
Jun 30, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Llanynys

Theft from the dwelling house of money. Prisoner got into the house on the pretext of passing a message to a servant whilst her employer was at Ruthin receiving tithes. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from dwelling house

Accused
Edward Jones, Yeoman
aka Edward Davies, Robin,
Denbigh, Llanynys
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Williams, Llanynys, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/55/2
Document: 2
Jul 6, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Assault on prosecutor and rescue of John Clarke the younger, Ruabon, husbandman, from his custody. The latter had been sworn by Margaret Lloyd, Cilcain, singlewoman, to be the father of her female bastard child. Accomplice indicted separately for the fact - see no. 8 in this file. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
Daniel Jones, Collier
Denbigh, Ruabon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Lloyd, Cilcain, co. Flint, miner/ spec
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
3 months imprisonment and to find surety for 3 months

Other:
Al (in 4/55/3)

From file: 4/55/2
Document: 8
Jul 6, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Ruabon

Assault on prosecutor and rescue of his son, John Clarke the younger, Ruabon, husbandman, from his custody. The latter had been sworn by Margaret Lloyd, Cilcain, singlewoman, to be the father of her female bastard child. Accomplice indicted separately for the fact - see no. 2 in this file. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Attempted murder and related offences

Accused
John Clark, Yeoman
Denbigh, Ruabon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Lloyd, Cilcain, co. Flint, miner/ spec
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Al (in 4/55/3)

From file: 4/55/2
Document: 17
Jul 14, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Forcible entry into prosecutor's house, causing a disturbance and breaking the windows. Indicted with her husband. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Judith Edwards, Married
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Jones
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined1

Other:
Al

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/55/2
Document: 17
Jul 14, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Llanefydd

Forcible entry into prosecutor's house, causing a disturbance and breaking the windows. Indicted with his wife. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Patrick Edwards, Butcher
Denbigh, Llanefydd
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Jones
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined1

Other:
Al

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/55/2
Document: 26
Aug 9, 1766
Crime

Denbigh, Ruthin

Assault. more

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

Accused
Lewis Lloyd, Gent.
Denbigh, Bryneglwys
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Hugh Hughes
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-1

Other:
Al

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.