Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/619/2
Document: 30
Mar 1, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft from a shop of cloth. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft from shops / standings in markets or fairs / from hawkers

Accused
Thomas John, Labourer
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Williams
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
C, R(both in 4/619/1)

From file: 4/619/2
Document: 13
May 16, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Coychurch

Theft of a horse; recovered in Bedwellty, co. Mon. more

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

Accused
Thomas William, Labourer
Carmarthen, Myddfai
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard Roberts, Coychurch, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Death, pardoned2

Other:
E, I, R, J

  • 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: 4/619/2
Document: 28
Jun 5, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Murder of prosecutor's husband, George Thomas, Llangyfelach. Deceased had proposed to go out shooting animals. Deceased had consented that prisoner could shoot his hat off. more

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

Accused
James Bell, Servant
Outside Wales, Rathfryland, co. Down
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Jonnet John, alias Thomas, Llangyfelach, wi
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of manslaughter.

Punishment:
Prays benefit of clergy, to be burned in the hand1

Other:
D/A, Iq, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/619/2
Document: 4
Jun 10, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Tythegston

Assault. more

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

Accused
Howell Thomas, Labourer
Glamorgan, Tythegston
Plea:
Prosecutor
Samuel Flew
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution.1

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

  • 1 Verdict added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/619/2
Document: 29
Jun 13, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Murder of Captain John Bartlet, prisoner's master, of The Prosperous. Both prisoner and deceased 'in liquor'. more

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

Accused
Robert Williams, Mariner
Outside Wales, Crampton, co. Som.
Plea: Guilty.
Prosecutor
Capt. John Waterman, Bridgwater, co. Som.,
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Death

Other:
E, C, D/A, Iq, R, J

From file: 4/619/2
Document: 14
Jun 20, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, St Athan

Theft of personal goods - silver salver belonging to prosecutor and Evan Leys, clergyman, 'from the sea coast in the parishes of St Athan and Gileston'. more

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

Accused
John Phillip, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llantwit Major
Plea:
Prosecutor
Mathew Pryce, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/619/2
Document: 16
Aug 1, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Breaking and entering prosecutor's house and stealing money and a handkerchief belonging to his brother, William David, labourer. more

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

Accused
Luce Rees, Singlewoman
Carmarthen, Llanedi
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas David, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
R, C, E, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/619/2
Document: 10
Aug 3, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Receiving a stolen handkerchief from Luce Rees? - see no. 16 in this file. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Married
aka Elizabeth Smith
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas David, Cadoxton-juxta-Neath, laboure
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/619/2
Document: 15
Aug 3, 1761
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Receiving a stolen shirt more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
Elizabeth John, Married
aka Elizabeth Smith
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
William David
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment: