Defendant: Thomas Williams

Scope and Content

Thomas Williams.

Charged with an Aggravated Assault on his wife Elizabeth Williams.

Verdict: Guilty. Fined £5 and also to pay 13s. in costs. In default: 2 calendar months hard labour.

Released on probation of good conduct especially towards his wife Jane Roberts with a Recognizance of £5 for six calendar months commencing at the expiration of two calendar months from this date.

1. Elizabeth Williams is no longer bound to cohabit with the Defendant, Thomas Williams.

2. She is also to have legal custody of their children: Mary Jane (7); Margaret Elizabeth (6); Hugh Thomas (3) and Deborah Grace (5 weeks).

3. He is to pay Elizabeth Williams a weekly sum of 20s. until this order is discharged by law.

4. Also to pay 10s. 6d. for the costs of the Court.

5. Also to pay £1 1s. for the costs of Elizabeth Williams.