Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 30 1
Apr 14, 1773
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanrhidian

Rape of Avire Tellam, infant, prosecutor's daughter and a passenger on The Betsy, accused's ship. No indictment. more

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

Accused
Thomas Nicholls, Mariner
Outside Wales, Ilfracombe, co. Devon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jane Tellam?, Llangennech, co, Carm.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
I, E/A, R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 9
Feb 1, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangynwyd

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas John, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llangynwyd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan Lewis
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 9
Feb 1, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangynwyd

Assault. more

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

Accused
David John, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llangynwyd
Plea:
Prosecutor
Evan Lewis
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 19
Sep 12, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Llangynwyd

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing money therefrom. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
John Samuel, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llangynwyd
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard David, Llangynwyd, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of felony only - partial verdict.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
J, E

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 6
Sep 18, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.

Assault. more

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

Accused
Evan Thomas, Blacksmith
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Robert Rickards, clerk
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Ci

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 23
Oct 25, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of wearing apparel including silver tassel from the stable of Gabriel Powell, esq., prosecutor's employer. more

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

Accused
Thomas Meredith, Apprentice barber
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John George, postillion
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 1/- - partial verdic

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
J, E/I, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 23
Oct 25, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of wearing apparel including silver tassel from the stable of Gabriel Powell, esq., prosecutor's employer. more

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

Accused
John Griffith, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John George, postillion
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 1/- - partial verdic

Punishment:
To be whipped1

Other:
J, E/I, R

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 2
Oct 31, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Neglect of duty as clerk of Swansea market to open the door of the market. more

Offence type: Marketing, labour and administrative offences
Specific offence: Neglect of duty

Accused
Thomas Madocks, Gent.
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Mathew, portreeve, clerk
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 34 1
Nov 10, 1774
Crime

Brecon, Ystradgynlais

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing money therefrom. No indictment. Reference to his apprehension at Cardiff in 4/623/4/9. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David Davies, Unspecified
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jane Bevan, Ystradgynlais, widow
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, escaped from gaol.

Punishment:

Other:
I, R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/623/3
Document: 14
Nov 29, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Theft of a sheep. Indicted with his sons. more

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

Accused
William Morley, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell Beavan, Cadoxton juxta Neath, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 14
Nov 29, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Theft of a sheep. Indicted with his father and brother. more

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

Accused
Watkin Morley, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell Beavan, Cadoxton juxta Neath, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/623/3
Document: 14
Nov 29, 1774
Crime

Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath

Theft of a sheep. Indicted with his father and brother. more

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

Accused
William Morley, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Cadoxton juxta Neath
Plea:
Prosecutor
Howell Beavan, Cadoxton juxta Neath, farmer
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R