1858, 11 January Carmarthen Register of Felons: entry for James Jones, resident of Llanllwni, committed on 11 January 1858
Prison register Carmarthenshire Archives Service Carmarthenshire Archives Service (Item reference: ACC 4916).
Gathering the Jewels: The website for Welsh heritage and culture (www.gtj.org.uk, Item reference:: GTJ09759)
James Jones, a twenty-eight year old weaver, was tried at the court of assizes for assaulting and attempting to murder Margaret Jones. He was sentenced to death by hanging and his body was to be buried within the precincts of the prison. The sentenced was later reduced to penal servitude for life.