Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/741/2
Document: 27
Jun 5, 1774
Crime

Carmarthen, Newchurch, co. Carm.

Aiding and abetting William Harry, Llan-non, labourer - see 4/741/1/33 - to escape from gaol by bringing him an axe and iron bar. The accused was discovered in William Harry's cell. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Escaping from prison / custody

Accused
Thomas Harry, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llan-non
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Williams
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/741/2
Document: 27
Jun 5, 1774
Crime

Carmarthen, Newchurch, co. Carm.

Aiding and abetting William Harry, Llan-non, labourer - see 4/741/1/33 - to escape from gaol by bringing him an axe and iron bar. more

Offence type: Rescue, harbouring, escaping, returning from transportation
Specific offence: Escaping from prison / custody

Accused
Mary Harry, Married
aka Mary William
Carmarthen, Llan-non
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Williams
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Transported for 7 years1

Other:
J

  • 1 Sentence added from related document(s) outside the records of the Great Sessions, usually the Criminal Registers in the National Archives.
From file: 4/741/2
Document: 34
Mar 12, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Llangadog

False pretences. Obtained a promissory note under colour of examining the same and promising to return it. more

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

Accused
Lewis David, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Myddfai
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Morgan, Llansawel, blacksmith
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 34
Mar 12, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Llangadog

False pretences. Obtained a promissory note under colour of examining the same and promising to return it. more

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

Accused
Thomas David, Blacksmith
Carmarthen, Llanwrda
Plea:
Prosecutor
David Morgan, Llansawel, blacksmith
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 35
Jul 5, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Theft of personal goods, a saddle at All-hallowtide fair. more

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

Accused
David Phillip, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Llan-non
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Thomas Harry
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 33
Aug 13, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed

Assault. more

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

Accused
David John, Labourer
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed
Plea:
Prosecutor
David John
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 33
Aug 13, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed

Assault. more

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

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

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 33
Aug 13, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed

Assault. more

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

Accused
John David, Labourer
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Elfed
Plea:
Prosecutor
David John
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 37
Aug 27, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Gaeo

Murder of John Bowen, Cynwyl Gaeo, weaver by striking him with a stick. Prisoner had broken into deceased's orchard in order to steal apples but was disturbed. Inquest returned a verdict of manslaughter. William David Lewis of Cynwyl Gaeo initially to be prosecuted for aiding and abetting. more

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

Accused
John Daniel, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Gaeo
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R, D, Iq

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 37
Aug 27, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Cynwyl Gaeo

Murder of John Bowen, Cynwyl Gaeo, weaver by striking him with a sticks. Prisoner had broken into deceased's orchard in order to steal apples but was disturbed. Inquest returned a verdict of manslaughter. more

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

Accused
Rees Harry, Yeoman
Carmarthen, Cynwyl Gaeo
Plea:
Prosecutor
William Thomas
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R, D, Iq

From file: 4/741/2
Document: 42
Sep 1, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Carmarthen

Assault. more

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

Accused
Thomas Morgan, Esq.
Carmarthen, Carmarthen
Plea: Guilty 1
Prosecutor
Thomas Hughes
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
J; F(in 4/741/3)

  • 1 Plea added from a document in a Gaol File other than the Gaol File which contains the indictment.
From file: 4/741/2
Document: 31
Sep 7, 1775
Crime

Carmarthen, Llandingad

Riot and assault. more

Offence type: Riots and other public order offences
Specific offence: Riot and assault

Accused
Leoline Jones, Gent.
Carmarthen, Llandingad
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Elizabeth Williams, spinster
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:
Fined 6d

Other:
J