Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/897/8
Document: 9
Apr 26, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Llanbadarn Fawr, co. C

Forcible entry into a messuage in the possession of Evan Evans and taking and carrying away four cartloads of muck. more

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

Accused
Lewis William, Yeoman
Cardigan, Llanbadarn Fawr, co. Card.
Plea:
Prosecutor
Thomas Johnes, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No true bill.

Punishment:

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 11
May 17, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Llansanffraid

Murder of Richard Ellis, co. Ang., cobbler, by beating him with a stick and casting him to the ground. Died on 25. 5. 1764. Inquest records manslaughter. more

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

Accused
John David Richard, Drover
Cardigan, Llanilar
Plea:
Prosecutor
Morgan Evan, Llanbadarn Trefeglwys, oversee
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, not apprehended?

Punishment:

Other:
R, Iq

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 1
May 29, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Llangrannog

Theft of sheep. more

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

Accused
John Thomas, Unspecified
Cardigan, Llangrannog
Plea:
Prosecutor
Llewellin Watkins
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 7
Jul 20, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Lledrod

Theft of a horse. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Labourer
Cardigan, Tregaron
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Richard David, Lledrod
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
J, R

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 8
Jul 20, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Lledrod

Theft of a bridle and saddle. more

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

Accused
John Jones, Labourer
Cardigan, Tregaron
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Jones
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 10
Jul 30, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Troedyraur

Assault on two constables Daniel Thomas, Troedyraur, and Rees Evan, Betws [Ifan], on his way to Cardigan gaol for having assaulted the prosecutor, his employer. See also no. 12 in this file. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Assault/ riots and assaults on law officers/ parish officials

Accused
John Rees, Servant/yeoman
Cardigan, Llannerch Aeron
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Lewis, Llannerch Aeron, JP
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A

From file: 4/897/8
Document: 12
Jul 30, 1764
Crime

Cardigan, Llandyfr

Assault following a dispute on return from Newcastle Emlyn. Prisoner cursed and swore at prosecutor and was given 'a gentle streak with a small rod or switch...', which was returned by 'a violent streak' and 'box in his face'. See also no. 10 in this file. more

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

Accused
John Rees, Yeoman/servant
Cardigan, Llannerch Aeron
Plea:
Prosecutor
John Lewis, Llannerch Aeron, esq., JP
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
A