Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/737/3
Document: 30
Sep 30, 1738
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanarthne

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing personal goods including a Welsh Bible and household goods. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David John, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llanegwad
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Bevan, Llanarthne, tailor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Death1

Other:
R, J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) within Great Sessions records other than Gaol Files.
From file: 4/737/3
Document: 17
Apr 25, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Kidwelly

Rescue of John Gwynn from custody of William Thomas, bailiff. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Rescue of convicted persons/ suspects

Accused
Charles Gwynn, Gent.
Carmarthen, Kidwelly
Plea: Submits 1
Prosecutor
Nathaniel Phillips
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d2

Other:
J

  • 1 Plea 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: 4/737/3
Document: 17
Apr 25, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Kidwelly

Rescue of John Gwynn from custody of William Thomas, bailiff. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Rescue of convicted persons/ suspects

Accused
Elizabeth Gwynn, Widow
Carmarthen, Kidwelly
Plea: Submits
Prosecutor
Nathaniel Phillips
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
J

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 31
May 1, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Myddfai

Riotously breaking and entering a close. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Walter Hugh, Gent.
Carmarthen, Llanfair-ar-y-bryn
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Williams, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 31
May 1, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Myddfai

Riotously breaking and entering a close. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Morgan Lewi David, Shoemaker
Carmarthen, Myddfai
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Williams, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 31
May 1, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Myddfai

Riotously breaking and entering a close. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Forcible entry / ejectment and related offences

Accused
Evan John W Bevan, Labourer
Carmarthen, Myddfai
Plea:
Prosecutor
David William, gent.
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 34
Dec 1, 1739
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Breaking and entering the storehouse of James Phillips, esq., and stealing cut timber therefrom. more

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

Accused
Richard David, Fisherman
aka Dick the Devil, Dick y
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
James David
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 18
Jun 13, 1740
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Assault. more

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

Accused
Morgan Thomas, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Jenkin
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 5
Jun 14, 1740
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Assault and wounding by shooting prosecutor with slugs.. more

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

Accused
Phillip Thomas, Yeoman
Pembroke, Narberth
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Thomas, yeoman
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 32
Jun 15, 1740
Crime

Carmarthen, Llanarthne

Burglary of prosecutor's house and stealing wearing apparel, personal goods and money therefrom. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Burglary

Accused
David John, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llanegwad
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Evan Bevan, Llanarthne, tailor
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Sentenced on another indictment

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 20
Jul 1, 1740
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr

Breaking and entering the house of prosecutor and stealing wearing apparel, cloth and money therefrom. more

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

Accused
David Griffith, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llandeilo Fawr
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Lewis Evan, yeoman
Result

Verdict:
Guilty to the value of 4/9d - partial verdi

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/737/3
Document: 21
Jul 3, 1740
Crime

Carmarthen, Llangeler

Assault. more

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

Accused
Ellis Jones, Gent.
Carmarthen, Cenarth
Plea: Submits 1
Prosecutor
Lewis John, Llangeler
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 1/-2

Other:
R, J

  • 1 Plea 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.