Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/616/4
Document: 34
Aug 9, 1753
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Infanticide of John Jones, aged five months, son of Owen Jones of Newport, co. Mon. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Infanticide, i.e. new born child murder (including concealing birth)

Accused
Elizabeth Price, Singlewoman
Monmouth, Llantilio Pertholey
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Harry, Llangyfelach, constable
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 27
Oct 6, 1753
Crime

Glamorgan, Roath

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing a handkerchief and penknife. more

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

Accused
Moses David, Labourer
Glamorgan, Roath
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Martha Llewellin, Roath
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Transported2

Other:
R, E, C

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
  • 2 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/616/4
Document: 38
Nov 2, 1753
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Sodomy more

Offence type: Sexual offences
Specific offence: Sodomy / assault with intent to committ sodomy / attempted sodomy

Accused
Charles Morgan, Gent.
Glamorgan, Cowbridge
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 36
Nov 3, 1753
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Theft of a horse which prisoner sold to one Edward Sont of Bedminster, co. Glos., victualler, who in turn sold it at a fair in Penford, co. Som. more

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

Accused
Evan Evans, Labourer
Glamorgan, Wenvoe
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry Durbrow, Cardiff, innkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported

Other:
J, R, E/C, E

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 25
Jan 1, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Assault. more

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

Accused
Rees Bevan, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jenkin William
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/617/1,4-6; 618/4)

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 33
Jan 1, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Newton Nottage

Theft of a watch found on the sea shore, the goods of a person unknown. more

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

Accused
John Harding, Carpenter
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Savours, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/616/4, 617/1)

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 33
Jan 1, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Newton Nottage

Theft of a watch found on the sea shore, the goods of a person unknown. more

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

Accused
David David, Tailor
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Savours, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/616/4, 617/1)

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 33
Jan 1, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Newton Nottage

Theft of a watch found on the sea shore, the goods of a person unknown. more

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

Accused
Thomas John, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Savours, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/616/4, 617/1)

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 33
Jan 1, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Newton Nottage

Theft of a watch found on the sea shore, the goods of a person unknown. more

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

Accused
David John, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newton Nottage
Plea:
Prosecutor
Edward Savours, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
W(in 4/616/4, 617/1)

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 24
Feb 2, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Shoplifting of Scotch snuff. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Shoplifting 5/- +

Accused
Jane Morgan, Married
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Price, Swansea, widow
Result

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

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/616/4
Document: 37
Feb 5, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Cardiff

Theft of personal goods - a gold ring and a silver spoon. more

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

Accused
Evan Howell, Mason
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea:
Prosecutor
Florence Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/616/4
Document: 35
Mar 9, 1754
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangyfelach

Assault. more

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

Accused
Mary Jones, Married
Glamorgan, Llangyfelach
Plea:
Prosecutor
Richard Bowen
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: