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From file: 4/635/3
Document: 37
Jun 30, 1817
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanrhidian

Theft of wearing apparel from prosecutor's dwelling house. Prisoner, aged 39, a neighbour of prosecutor who, together with his wife, left their home for 6 weeks while her husband searched for work in Pontardawe. more

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

Accused
Edward Coleman, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llanrhidian
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Hopkin now of Pontardawe, p. Llangy
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
Ca, E, R

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 33
Jul 17, 1817
Crime

Glamorgan, Eglwysilan

Theft of household goods - silverware - and wearing apparel from prosecutor's dwelling house. The grand jury brought in a true bill for stealing wearing apparel only, valued at 6/-, the goods of Sarah Thomas. Prisoner aged 27. more

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

Accused
Mary Morgan, Singlewoman
Glamorgan, Newcastle
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Harding, Eglwysilan, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
1 month imprisonment

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 36
Oct 26, 1817
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of stamped paper from the Cambrian Porter Brewery. Prisoner, aged 21, broke and entered prosecutors' counting house but not indicted for this. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft, others

Accused
William John, Labourer
aka John William according
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Haynes the elder & George Hayes the
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
Ca, E, R

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 42
Dec 5, 1817
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanfabon

Theft of tools - an iron and wooden truck from prosecutor's mill. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of tools (craft tools, agricultural implements, etc.,)

Accused
Phillip Jones, Blacksmith
Glamorgan, Llanfabon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Rowland Thomas
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 41
Dec 25, 1817
Crime

Glamorgan, Loughor

Theft of sheep. Prisoner aged 39, described in calendar for the following session as 'apparently insane'. more

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

Accused
Edward Coleman, Yeoman
Glamorgan, Llanrhidian
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David William, Loughor, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded, commuted to transportation for life

Other:
R, Ca, Cp, E, Ca ( in 4/633/4 )

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 39
Jan 7, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Colwinston

Theft of sheep. Prosecutor tracked prisoner's footprints to his home. Prisoner aged 34. more

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

Accused
Edward Thomas, Labourer
Glamorgan, Pen-llin
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Williaml Acton, Colwinston, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded, commuted to 2 years imprisonment

Other:
Ca, E, R]

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 38
Jan 27, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of industrial goods - an iron axle - the property of the Merthyr Tramroad Co. Prisoner aged 27. more

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

Accused
Edward Barnett, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
J. J, Guest, ironmaster & others
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
2 months imprisonment

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 40
Jan 28, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Burglary with intent of prosecutor's house. Prisoner aged 36. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
Evan Jones, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Rees
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca.

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 35
Jan 30, 1818
Crime

Brecon, Llanelli, co. Brec.

Theft of leather and shoes. Prisoner aged 33, removed by habeus corpus from Brecon gaol. According to one witness, prisoner guilty of breaking and entering prosecutor's dwelling house and shop. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of skins and hides / leather

Accused
David Davies, Labourer
Glamorgan, Aberdare
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Williams, Llanelli, co. Brec., shoem
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
4 months imprisonment

Other:
Ca., E, R

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 32
Mar 4, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Theft of iron bar belonging to the Dowlais ironworks. Prisoner aged 38. more

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

Accused
William Hopkin, Labourer
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
J J Guest, ironmaster, and others
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca.

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 34
Mar 4, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Theft of industrial goods - an iron bar belonging to the Dowlais ironworks. Prisoner aged 38. more

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

Accused
William Hopkin, Labourer
Glamorgan, Llantrisant, co. Glam.
Plea:
Prosecutor
J J Guest, ironmaster, and others
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

Other:
Ca., R, C

From file: 4/635/3
Document: 34
Mar 4, 1818
Crime

Glamorgan, Llanwynno

Theft of industrial goods - an iron bar belonging to the Dowlais ironworks. more

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

Accused
William David, Labourer
Glamorgan, Newcastle
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
J J Guest, ironmaster, and others
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment: