Cymraeg
The Accused
The Crime
The Details
From file: 4/183/5
Document: 7
Apr 30, 1750
Crime

Montgomery, Welshpool

Theft of a horse which was later found on the road between Ludlow and Tenbury, co. Salop. more

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

Accused
Richard Garndall, Weaver
Montgomery, Aberhafesb
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
John Jones, Aberhafesb, farmer
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, E

From file: 4/380/1
Document: 15
May 1, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Llangynidr

Taking and carrying away sheep. more

Offence type: Others
Specific offence: Carrying away

Accused
William Richard, Yeoman
Brecon, Llangynidr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Jonnet Harry
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

From file: 4/380/1
Document: 21
May 1, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Llan-gors

Assault and taking away a handgun. more

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

Accused
John Meredith, Gent.
Brecon, Brecon
Plea:
Prosecutor
Morgan Morgan
Result

Verdict:
Guilty.1

Punishment:
Fined2

Other:
J

  • 1 Verdict 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: 4/380/1
Document: 23
May 1, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Hay

Theft of a sheep. more

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

Accused
Thomas Prosser, Yeoman
Brecon, Hay
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
William Gwyn Vaughan, esq.
Result

Verdict:
No prosecution, convicted on another indict

Punishment:

Other:
E, R

From file: 4/815/3A
Document: 30 1
May 18, 1750
Crime

Pembroke, Freystrop

Murder of Phillip David, Talbenny, mariner, by person(s) unknown by wounding him in the neck. No indictment. more

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

Accused
Person(s) u, Unspecified
Unspecified, Unspecified
Plea:
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
Iq

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/380/1
Document: 32 1
May 19, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Gwenddwr

Breach of the peace whilst being examined by Owen Evans, JP, being abusive and insulting. No indictment. more

Offence type: Offences against the person (excluding sexual offences)
Specific offence: Breach of the peace / disturbing the peace / threatening behaviour

Accused
William Joh Probert, Husbandman
Brecon, Gwenddwr
Plea:
Prosecutor
Owen Evans JP?
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/380/1
Document: 43 1
May 21, 1750
Crime

Brecon, Llanafan Fechan

Breaking and entering a close and destroying hedges. more

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

Accused
Samuel Evans, Attorney
Brecon, Llanlleonfel
Plea:
Prosecutor
Unspecified
Result

Verdict:

Punishment:

Other:
R

  • 1 Details about offence are given but there is no indictment. In such cases 'No indictment' will be included in the 'Crime' field.
From file: 4/815/2
Document: 1
May 24, 1750
Crime

Pembroke, Granston

Murder of John Edward by striking him. Indicted with his mother or sister-in-law and his brother. more

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

Accused
William Rutheroe, Millwright
aka William Ritharch
Pembroke, Granston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry John, Granston, churchwarden & overse
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Iq, R; J (in 4/815/3)

From file: 4/815/2
Document: 1
May 24, 1750
Crime

Pembroke, Granston

Aiding and abetting William Rutheroe in the murder of John Edward. Indicted with her two sons or brothers-in-law. more

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

Accused
Mary Rutheroe, Married
aka Mary Ritharch
Pembroke, Granston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry John
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Iq, R; J (in 4/815/3)

From file: 4/815/2
Document: 1
May 24, 1750
Crime

Pembroke, Granston

Aiding and abetting William Rutheroe in the murder of John Edward. Indicted with his mother or sister-in-law and brother. more

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

Accused
John Rutheroe, Millwright
aka John Ritharch
Pembroke, Granston
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Henry John
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
Iq, R

From file: 4/521/7
Document: 14
May 26, 1750
Crime

Radnor, Knighton

Theft of food - malt. Cf no. 15 in this file. more

Offence type: Larcenies
Specific offence: Theft of food, including harvested crops

Accused
David Morris, Yeoman
Radnor, Knighton
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ellis Cooper, Knighton, miller
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

From file: 4/521/7
Document: 15
May 26, 1750
Crime

Radnor, Knighton

Receiving stolen goods - malt from David Morris. See no. 14 in this file. more

Offence type: Capital offences against property
Specific offence: Receiving stolen goods (both felonies and larcenies)

Accused
William Williams, Miller 1
Outside Wales, Clun, co. Salop
Plea: Not guilty.
Prosecutor
Ellis Cooper, Knighton, maltster
Result

Verdict:
Not guilty.

Punishment:

Other:
R, J

  • 1 Occupation / Status given in related documents within the same Gaol File preferred over that given in the indictment.