Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/615/5
Document: 11
Aug 1, 1743
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of copper belonging to prosecutor, Richard Lockwood, Edward Elliston and John Lockwood, esqs. more

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

Accused
William Bowen, Copper worker 1
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Robert Morris, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of Act of Pardon, discharged2

Other:
E, I, 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: 4/615/5
Document: 34
Dec 28, 1749
Crime

Glamorgan, Bishopston

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Mary Griffith, Married
Glamorgan, Bishopston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Wibbern, Bishopston, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
R, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/615/5
Document: 36
Feb 13, 1750
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of personal goods, a shagreen case with silver instruments from prosecutor's dwelling house. more

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

Accused
Phillip Mountier, Unspecified
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jane Nealston, Swansea, spinster
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R & E(in 4/615/4)

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 23
Dec 5, 1750
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Assault. more

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

Accused
Isaac Jones, Gent.
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Meyrick
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 23
Dec 5, 1750
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Assault. more

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

Accused
Rees Thomas, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Meyrick
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 26
May 1, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanedern

Assault with intent to ravish Anne Lougher, prosecutor's wife. more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Attempted rape (including assault with intent to ravish)

Accused
Henry Thoma John, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Roath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Hopkin Lougher
Result

Verdict:
Discharged on paying 1/- fine and 20/- to

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 33
Jun 13, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Llandough-juxta-Penart

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Mary Jenkins, Spinster
Glamorgan, Llantwit-juxta-Neath
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Williams, Llandough, widow
Result

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

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
R, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/615/5
Document: 10
Jul 12, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Theft of wearing apparel. more

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

Accused
Moses David, Labourer
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan David, Cadoxton juxta Neath, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 10d - partial verdic

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
R, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/615/5
Document: 32
Jul 20, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of household goods - a brass pan and pewter chamber pot. Indicted with his brother. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
David Jones, Tinker/sow gelder
Brecon, Llangamarch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Price, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty under 5/-

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
E, I, J

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 32
Jul 20, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Theft of household goods - a brass pan and pewter chamber pot. Indicted with his brother. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of household goods / fixtures (bedding, linen, etc.)

Accused
Daniel Jones, Tinker/sow gelder
Brecon, Llangamarch
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Price, esq.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years2

Other:
E, I, J

  • 1 Verdict added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/615/5
Document: 35
Aug 1, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Assault. more

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

Accused
Edward Purcell, Cordwainer
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea:
Prosecutor
Philip Howell
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/615/5
Document: 35
Aug 1, 1751
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Assault. more

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

Accused
James Purcell, Mariner
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea:
Prosecutor
Philip Howell
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: