Identity area
Reference code
GHA6/2
Title
Cases against Thomas Powell of Nanteos
Date(s)
- 1729 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 envelope (2 items)
Context area
Name of creator
(1500-1948)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Papers from cases brought against Thomas Powell of Namteos shortly after the election at Cardigan in 1729. The case brought by his opponent, Richard Lloyd [of Mabws], describes the corruption and violence surrounding the election. Depositions of witnesses, made before Thomas Pryse, mayor of Cardigan, suggest that Thomas Powell was the prime suspect.in the murder of Thomas Howell of Tre-main.