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The Accused
The Crime
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From file: 4/639/1
Document: 2
Apr 30, 1825
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Obtaining money by false pretences from John Petherick by claiming to have paid one Philip Jones for 6 cwr. of black nails. Accused employed by prosecutor to pay wages in respect to a certain tramroad. more

Offence type: Fraud
Specific offence: Fraud/ deceit/ false pretences/ impersonating

Accused
Alexander Sleight, Farmer/yeoman
Glamorgan, Llansamlet 1
Plea: None recorded
Prosecutor
William Forman, Merthyr Tydfil, ironmaster
Result

Verdict:
None recorded

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
R

  • 1 Parish given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over parish given in the indictment.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 4
Aug 25, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Margam

Embezzling his employees of a promissory received by accused in his capacity as servant to prosecutors. Accused aged 49. more

Offence type: Fraud
Specific offence: Embezzling

Accused
Evan Jones, Clerk 1
Glamorgan, Aberavon
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Reynolds, Benson Rathbone & others, B
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 37
Sep 14, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, St Brides Major

Rape of prosecutor. more

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

Accused
Thomas Williams, Labourer
Glamorgan, St Brides Major
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Anne David, St Brides Major, singlewoman
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 10
Sep 20, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Burglary of prosecutor's counting house being part of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel - a pair of boots - and a bottle of gin and some ham. A slate used in the counting house was found broken to pieces and traces of blood found on it. Prisoner found the following day drunk in an inn with a bleeding foot. Prisoner aged 29. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
William Perkins, Mason
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
George Cox, Swansea, gent.
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 9
Oct 14, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Theft of household goods - a bed belonging to Howell Davies from prosecutor's stable. Prisoner aged 19. more

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

Accused
Rees Morgan, Labourer
Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
David Lewis, Merthyr Tydfil, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 3
Nov 8, 1826
Crime

Glamorgan, Merthyr Tydfil

Forgery and uttering a bill of exchange with intent to defraud R & A Hill, Plymouth Ironworks. Prisoner aged 23. more

Offence type: Offences against the State and against the currency
Specific offence: Forgery

Accused
Thomas French, Merchant 1
Glamorgan, Cardiff
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Josiah John Guest, Dowlais Ironworks
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of forgery and uttering,not guilty o

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 53
Jan 8, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Neath

Shoplifting cotton and wool. more

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

Accused
Thomas Davies, Labourer
Glamorgan, Neath
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James James, Neath, shopkeeper
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 38
Feb 3, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft from the dwelling house of money and banknotes. Prisoner aged 22. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Theft from dwelling house

Accused
John Thomas, Mariner 1
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Betts, Swansea, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Guilty of stealing from the dwelling house

Punishment:
Case reserved

Other:
Ca, R

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.
From file: 4/639/1
Document: 8
Feb 15, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Pickpocketing banknotes and a purse whilst prosecutor was standing in a crowd of people waiting to enter a banking house to receive a dividend due to him upon a debt due from the bank. Prisoner, aged 19, tried to exchange a banknote in a Carmarthen inn. Another person also pickpocketed whilst standing in the same crowd. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Pickpocketing

Accused
John Martin, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Daniel Morgan, Llandeilo Tal-y-bont, surgeo
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for life

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 8
Feb 15, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Pickpocketing banknotes and a purse whilst prosecutor was standing in a crowd of people waiting to enter a banking house to receive a dividend due to him upon a debt due from the bank. Prisoner, aged 20, tried to exchange a banknote in a Carmarthen inn. Another person also pickpocketed whilst standing in the same crowd. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Pickpocketing

Accused
James Venn, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Daniel Morgan, Llandeilo Tal-y-bont, surgeo
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for life

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 8
Feb 15, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Pickpocketing banknotes and a purse whilst prosecutor was standing in a crowd of people waiting to enter a banking house to receive a dividend due to him upon a debt due from the bank. Another person also pickpocketed whilst standing in the same crowd. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Pickpocketing

Accused
John Hopkins, Labourer
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Daniel Morgan, Llandeilo Tal-y-bont, surgeo
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E

From file: 4/639/1
Document: 39
Feb 18, 1827
Crime

Glamorgan, Swansea

Theft of wearing apparel from prosecutor's inn where prisoner lodged the night of the theft. Prisoner aged 22. more

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

Accused
John Thomas, Mariner
Glamorgan, Swansea
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John John, Swansea, victualler
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:
None recorded

Other:
Ca, R, E