10 20 1864 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_020-commonwealth-v-david-cordon.pdf 0113d3e4c2be7469392f55e578f6f3fe PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rocki:Qgl1aIJ1Gou11ty, to,..,vit: .., In tL1e Gour~ty ~Z~,;:Jf.~ el,a~~,~;~: ;~i~ ~ of the in i;he sa1c1,tn&11 = J'.'y Lb-. 4 '2 ....day on the ...... of. V /f.1ci•::.t..t.1...£<-L;f--. . . , in Li✓.u..~~ttl.L..., the p1:operty of one b • steal, tr.ke and carry away, ..,-\._nd the Jnrots aforesaid, upon their oath .a(.:<,-.~;~~.C,?.:.:':'.:.l:4.c4-<::'.'-:'.""-,,. aforesaid, do further present, that i::i.~j~ Mftr-/C., "i~i, ;~ ;i 7i . then aud. there being fonnd, then and there feloniouslyAdid against the peace and dignity of the Common we tlth oi' Virginia. Gal Gotirt of tqe said Goo11ty: the year 1896--;-in the said County, a ccrCain.._o.uUHHMl@, e,2::. y L?-::~ ......~-,.., oC'Clf_Pted-\,,+t-h✓ the--a-we-H.ing-hen 0 .............................................. . tte-sa-tEl ("1.1, there~situated, in the nig:, ~ilne of that day feloniously did break a~d enter, with intent the goods am1 chattels ...,. I 1.1/fl,~ ! <~ ... u ... of the said ...... ~lh-'~(._-<,,-:V k~ . . .......... in the saic~&i,,11honsehen and there being, feloniously to steal, -~Y.~ .1-~ ~~:~1:Jl: ka.l" '"-2f',:: L-Wlt• ,.. / take and cany a way. And 4 l~?"~ ·······t~: • ... ..... ·.'.;..· ... ............ of the goods and chattels of the snid .. 0@t-,te.i.. ._ . . Jc.i:[L<'-:-:1=c... (1;~011~·7':;;;;,~ .... in the saidAouth , then and there b<·dngfound, then and there feloniously did steal, take ~rnd carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth .. ~1.-<:-.~l And the Jurors aforesaid, upon theil' oath aforesaid, do further present, that of Virginia. C.x~"'"-LL-{:'c:~.~ in the said County, a certain e'l-ttt'l€lRS ...., on the (, , 1.. day of /4&.t lL4Jr ' ...., ... U"d...L{J..:1,,:1.dt'Ltt.1.the property Galle of one , in t~e year 189 0 ,J~~ c~~Lc.v ~ ....... ... ................... , oot-aeljoining lii-=-oeeUJ:lied -v<itl,- the dweHing-lwus• of the sai<l ~~·. . .., there situated, in the night time ~}hat enter, without breaking tllj same ,with intent the goods and chattels of the saicl L.llo.t . .. ..~.:'.~'. . ·-· in the said m1,t;, · l~[L{.._ 1.,}4Jjj_~:.~4-/ of the goods an~ -t- ~~ .".-.t.vc-,;:~ L then and there being, feloniously to steal, take and carry away. 't'u'-fvt./4... And 1LL"L~ LLL.. l~ ........ r.L:'-::L ..L1t.>-1.~1:: :.l.... ~~~~~·~~s ~f ~~e s~i~ then and there being found, day feloniously did then and there feloniously dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony .1:::.Jt/?~/£ ;£""L~~~~.. .witness ~~ t1:~t~it;;~~ ·v~yL{:~~ ~~Aiu, :f did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and ~~~~~ ............ ✓.?J.-y- :1~.?..=I ~ ..Q'.}!{t--ydc.L~ ... worn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �.. ,.._ ·i- Jjl1 :~ 1~I ~ 7 u h_~it-t ;0,< /...,~)?i ...~~~ ' .bu. u(_~ t, ~ "-""~ 1/'"-1.- LL( t"-· l L '---~--.......--......____ h c_1li~t---0:__ '1,-- . i- ~ f !uu le£~ ~~~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ················································································•·········~·-········· 7~. . who stands_;-;f!ed wit!t andindiEledfor And this·~ . sltall not omit under t!te penal{J' of£ Witness, JOSEPH S. MESSER LEY, =y £..~~······• _.L.9.'.. .. of. ..... 1 oo. And /ta,,e t!,m and t!tere this 1,Vrit. Clerk of our said 189j-;- and in tl,c Ir ···············-······· Court, at t/1e Court-1-louse, t!te 7 tit ,,ear o/ Lite Co111111onwealtlt. //1'~• 1 C!Mk. Form 68-Berlin. �/-- ~ �TO THE SHERIFFOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Form 84-Bertin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMON-~VEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You are hereby com,n1,anclecl to sumnwn~~ Eoclcin_gha1n, to be taken from in_gham, residing a, 1i,st fnrnished renwte froni theplrwe ................ ...pe1·s011,,; of the Cozui,ty of by the J£icl_geof the Connty Cou,rt of Rock where the offence is charged to have been con1,1ni,t- tecl, ancl qzialiflecl in all other 1·es7HJ.cts, to serl'C rig Jm·ors, to nf.tenrl tuzd appertr T,efore tlw ~ Cozuity Cou,rt of Rockinghrm1, Cou,nf!J, at the Co/l,!'t lfous,', on the .....c(?.·=·-···•······· drq; of th~ j,__-:£.~/...... ....... Conrt to serve as Ju,rors 11pon the trial ne:i:t, beinfj _aw 1 'l .--rlrtu of . .f..L,,,.·1· ..... 11:rr of_.otJa,yt._j_ ~L chargecl with felony . •1,ul ihi,i; theu ::,hcill in no wise omit, wuler the penalty of £]OU, .1.nrl have then and there the nmnes of saicl persons nnd this writ. Witnes,,j..,(~ ................... . ........ , Clerk of If.. Honse, the ... clay or..!f...2~·--r Olli' sui,d Court, rd the Gou.rt 78jJ":rindinf.lie l l/ th year of' the C01nnwnwealth, ...... Clerk, �~ �IN THENAi E OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO "I'HE SHER~ifF 1RffXI~n fiCt:::1'"111"',, ~· ~OV~"I'Y ~~ ~ to appear before the .Judge of the CouniJ1 Court o[ o'~I. cl.:, a 111.,o'/Jt/ie . '~ day wha ,taud, /1/"ged Aud t!tis -~ .lz- Countv, at Ilic Court-House, ~ <!l t1,a.,;; , 189/f, to testijj, ~ ~c:L .. ~s.s, r u•ilh and f,,dtaed jor ---G-RErING: at ro ~ being Lite,!l 2,, da_vof . Court~, . ''tr:;: and jljc truth to sa_vi1 ~CC/L 11; ~ Q,A slzall not 0111itunder t/1epenal~v of .£roo. JOS.Eff_yjj-_ JlfFjSERLE Y,Clerk da;)1 of. ..dfO/rdA,r,h_Y'\__......, Aud lzave tlzm and there this l+'rit. of _our said l890, and Court, at t/ze Co11rl-f-/011se, Ilic m the - I 3/~;;ar ~ the / (l fle,i,.,_ Com111ompealtli. , Clerk. Form 68--Rerlin. �i ~~ ~ ~ ~, . \j I I ~ ~~~ ' ~ 1~ ' �INTHENA_EOFTHE0OMMONVifEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You, are hereby ,o'J't:"'t;'ll::.:.ron 1.,,,.,,,_ ........... Eoclcinghctn1,,/;;i;;-tGtl.;01'h jl'om i.#jhttm, Connly of the offence i,s rluirged to hrwe been ronunit- in all other 1·es71ecf.,,,to ger1·r r1s J1irors. to aUend tuid a7>pertr hefore the Cou,rt of Rockin:Jhmn f..o::-c.~ . to serve as Jnrors ofthe li ~t {ttP-n,·81tul fi!J the Jt.idJle of tbe Cow'b6g Gom•t of~ resirling renwte from the place whae tecl, and qwilified Cminty Fl, ,,mon, Uowitu, af. tlie Court lioiisq, ~--·· C'rmrt ne:ut. hein.);· Ike ;Jelcclfl. j -~~ ~ __________ ................ilny af tkc ...... . ....... _ . .... ........--HJ-8- iipon the trial of ___ char_gecl with felony. ulticl iJ1i., they :;hall in no wise mnil, wuler the penalty uf -/;'JUU. And hal'e tlwn flnd there the nanMs of sai,d. persons ((,nd this writ. Witnes.s, /!._~............................ , U/ "'" of o,u- L'J ...clay of .±a.LJA.. O.A-J -· ---- Honse, the .... (' mnm,onwenl th. , 18fd. ,,,,;a,Cow•/, at th, Gou.rt ruul in the 1 I JI~ J th year of the U/e,/, �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. David Condon Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Trespass Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. 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KELLEY (ta) -11=-t ��In the Name of the Commonwealth You "' hmby <omm,nded to mmmon of Virginia: ~••~:::::t~ing, ~·~··•~,•~~ ~:~::::::::::··:::·:·:::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::·:::::;:::~ .... ::;zz;;;?:::~:::7..;;z~::(Jj?..~:::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Ci~ourt J . of Ro at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the / say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Comn onwealth against. ·•··································AJ...~ day of . ingham County, at the (:; urt House thereof, .... who stands charged ivyJfd .. -..... 19 4-'.~testify and the truth to ~~ ..................................................................... . ~idicted for a felony mJsd,e,meanorc- ;r ..........shall And this .. ........ ·~ . not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. W#nm, J. "fl:E~~,SWITZER, d,y of THE . SEKVJCE 1==• f 19 PRESS, HARRISONBURG, /.{,;;.d;. th, VA. ;t.L ~~ Cle,k Cle,k of on, «M ~t I th, Cmnt Hou«, th, _/ 7 FORM NO. 5 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ................... . . lo appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of at 9:30 o'clock., a. m., on the .... say in behalf of the Defendant /7 ........... day of.. County, at the Court House thereof, l../4~~~':'V- ........ 19. v.'.,Y::o testify and the truth lo i11I he jJrosecutiou y,tz.atL who stands charged ~and against .............................. . indicted for a fel ny misdemeanor. And this ......... ~············· ..·········shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have Ihm a11d there this Writ. Wih ss, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk. of our said Court, at the Court House, the//1. . ................ . ...I9J'.f, and in dayof.~. THE SERVICE PRESS, HARIUSONDURG, VA. the ..... L .. FORM NO. 5 �ct> I (') !• 0 I 5· !.. I (1) ~ ~ ~ ' i• .... �who stands charged 'j!J :m~ indicted And this··········~· ............ shall not ~~~ \Vitness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, SERVICE omit 1tndcr penalty of £100. Clerk of our saitJ_urt, And have then and at the Court House, the ... ......... PRESS, HARRISONBURG, th, VA, No. 457 fa /C:......... . 1d"Jf.n, ;,. 1/~z:;;:;;:;,/ d,y ,f ···~· THE for a felony mis-d-eml!anor. ' Cl"k ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month ~/;z .. . .Date committed ........... y 19. ... . ......................................... . 1 ingl lf.~1arried. --V ....'l 1111e ~ m . Physical condition Can read ?.'i\... .................................. ,.s write? ..~~·. Occupa · ../ ............................ State City Ordinance Fine .. Costs .. Held as insane/:: Behavior ... ~·········•·······•·· .... Offe1 · ··~... ............ / . .._ ... H .. .......... .............. ............................. years ............. Time in jail.. mont I1.5 ..years . · lru .......... ....Senternce. Held for trial s'. . person a dru ~ "'.✓ Dirnrc.cd ....... . .. ~. month .... Held for penitentiary. ..Held for other authorities .4~. ................... ..... ................ ...... Date of discharge Heigh ............... Hand mark· Teeth marks . . ..... Faoe marks ........... Arm marks Shouldec macks ··~~·· Thigh marks ........ ,.. . ..Back marks ... _!Snee marks ..?.. .. ..Foot marks Calf of leg markV~___, .... Left leg marks Fine after prisoner ... Right leg marks . at jail; Amount to State $. .... Amount {) I to City $ .t..~~'!'.. .S...7....... / '7 '- . J s ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. , L./ . ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail / ...... .19 ...~ Month oM~;;t.:Z~;::i'!:::::-...Date .".":"./L.--:-:-./;/ committed~~ Marriecl),M Dirnrccd .. / ....... Time in C. S ........... Physical years ... .,.,.,._.months condition Can read? ............... write? .... City Ordinance ~'-- ····.state Held for trial Held for Grand Jury. Senten,c.x-p~yeacs Fine ............. . Costs ................. ....... . . Held for other authorities ........Date of discharge Behavior DESCRIPTION Z.. Heigh Teeth marks .... Arm marks Shoulder .months. Time in jail ........................... Held for penitentiary Held as insane Weight/;1.0 ....................................................... . _ .....\~ L~oloc of Hanel marks ........................................... Faae marks <;__ marks OF PRISONER ......colm o( ey CO' -- \ ......../····· ... ····- ........................... Back ma1-ks Knee mark. Thigh ot marks Fingers off .. ole marks \ Neck marks. Brea t marks Left arm marks .... Right arm marks Left leg marks Right leg marb Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State$ .......................... . Amount V to City ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. ��COMMONWEALTH v. CHARGE TO THE JURY Dl!N"NISVIA and J. L. KELLEY If you find you will the accused, them guilty, shooting, as charged in the fix punishment by confinement their of not less malicious than one year shooting, guilty, or either then you will penitentiary five of than, of malicious not as cmrged a period hundred for or either of them, but find of unlawful shooting, as therein their punishment of not less a period ten years. indictment, twelve than them charged, by confinement one year by confinement months and by a fine of in the nor more than in jail not for a exceeding dollars. of the felonies of assault you will say so and fix a period not and battery, exceeding dollars, them guilty, aforesaid, of them, hundred say so and in the uenitentiary in your discretion, exceeding you will in the say so and fix or, then them guilty, If you do not find five or either nor more than of them, for years, either not guilty, indictment, If you do not find period of them, say so and no more. If you find five or either their twelve or either but find them guilty, as charged punishment months, or by both of or either in the indictment, by confinement or by a fine such fine of them, in jail not exceeding and imprisonment. then for �Comrnonwea 1th v) Charge Dennis to Via and the Jury J. L. Kelley �I ��Instruction The Court further L- No. instructs the jury that the malice neoes+ ' shooti g may be either ex/).- sary to constitute press or implied. the but every not to ill is intended motive where the act an evil bent sudden. includes ( • "'-· not only flowing with anger, motive. or more particular and wrongful such circumstances of a heart regardless It therefore malice deliberate, and cruel act is is against but or corrupt intention, as to carry of social on mischief; hatred, persons, from any wicked mind and purpose indication law from any wrongful, however an action \k and unjustifiable to anyone has been attended in them the plain and deliberately unlawful will to denote done with of malicious The worill. t1malice" and revenge, confined crime duty implied another by ��The Court to intend that consequence of them, resulted instructs the jury he does, or which is Therefore, Smiths, of law is from said / own act. wounded the the presumption No. further which of his Instruction that use of said deadly a man is the natural if or any of them, they that intended or necessary the prisoners, by the instrument. the taken or either deliberate consequences use that ��Instruction The Court the evidence or either Smith, if guilty the jury lawfully, the unlawful with intent belieffe shooting . th e prisoner then if then the difference they believe doubt that Elizabeth the the accused, Smith, and there from or Leon unlawfully, disable, ma- or kill, jury should find as charged in the indictment; evidence as charged depends then wounding, from the wounding, that that to maim, disfigure, or any of them, of malicious jury jury John Henry Smith, but not maliciously, of unlawful tells shot and feloniously Smiths, the case beyond a reasonable or any of them, said cused in this of them, liciously, the instructs No. ~-: that the in the jury should indictment. between upon whether the acts were done unfind if Court shooting and death ' b een gu1· 1t y of mur d erJ rrwould 11ave them guilty And the malicious or not the ac- J"l..~ i..rn.t~ had resulted p,,JA;,rtJ,./~ {/ ��a n/ lnatruction The Court evide11ce that the Smith, Elizabeth intent to either tempted to shoot Via, if did Smiths, not believe or any shoot as his punishme'1t not less than by confinement by him guilty confinement in the one nor more tr..a.n five in jail for a period 1ith char~e a"ll Lizzie from of them, year.:>, Smith, ith the penitentiary or, exceeding or that intent shoot i YlB, for i~- shooting evide"X!e er the in the the 11 of attempt not John Henry of actually (W!- find fro!il the or any of them, guilt , Leon Smith, you should ou believe or kill, him not S:nit if said that disable, find John Henry but jury a-1.d Leon Smith, - ou will o.t them; 1_. Dennis disfipure, then a.nd !-aaimins the accused, :3mith, maim, d ict.nent, instructs No. he at- afore- am a period fix of in .,.our discretion, t,..-elve months. ��INSTRUCTIONNO. c.:)-. The Court instructs the jury such a doubt as may be honestly substantial Reasonable and material a vertict cumstances. and reasonably essential in order fact or facts of conviction, evidence to sustain to warrant necessary an acquittal. for or that charged. is suggested It must not be It must be serious It must be a doubt the jury to believe and not of immaterial 1s as to any the offence itself. it. doubt entertained to prove or grows out of the evidence doubt without and substantial of material a reasonable doubt must be based upon the evidence, by the evidence, arbitrary fact that to find and non-essential cir- ��t1 The court " accused to be innocent reasonabie II it doubt, rea any instructs n their until the le dou t of hia guilt, sufficient derence of evidence supports ,1 " to warrant his ui t of the conviction, beyond a if c~used, the charge weight or proto or prepon- in the indictment, must be proved es ill is not sufficient the greater his guilt the mere suspicion however strong, nor is it guilty the is upon the minds of the jury him. and that · convict, the law presumes that he is proved and if there duty to acquit bability the jury but so clearly ,I I and the evidence '.! Ii able hype- thesis thereof of his so strong, innocance. as to exclude every reason- �\ �The court to be given jury are the testimony authorized the parties. the result if intelligence, stances ·I I case, their de~eanor witnesses their temper. whilst see. in this case interest, if ings, or bias, testifying, their and to give aa under to be entitled the weight of the witnesses fee of information, of such witnesses su h wi tnasses in determining relationship proven, their eans jury of different the same i their to the teatimony the to vonsider of this has be n shown. Ii instru.Jts all to. any, the to i if any appa~ent SJch credit of the circum- ��The jury q aocused of the cri every material ,, proved re instructed e all.aged fact eaaas that against in order him the in tr e indictment ry to oonstitute beyond a reasona bl.a doubt, to convict such cr·m and if the jury ust be have a reason- I I abie doubt the crime upon a material. it is their doubt and acquit hi. fact or el.ement necessary duty to give the priaoner to constitute the benefit of s oh ��The court the evidence that instructs I/ road p st the pre iaes shot gun, fro 1 Kelley a.ttac that the fire of their circumstances, necessary to protect ·: such danger and lawfully the said as to both of said Kelley the of firear along the public hile so pass- and Via w.ere fired in defe d- eana as. reas.onabl.y and if you further acted that from serious you should defendants. of him, who used a 12 gauge by auch assailant, from on the night and Via were justified in the belief was imrninient, believe and that ith enr aid defendants themselves they in the possession be necessary, the if and Via, or someone with from this. the evidence returning ,' guilty by Smith to them to then '' existing 1 of arnith, that Kelle peacefully then the said ing themselves appeared though of John premises upon an.d shot il ere, proaeeding ing the said jury the defendants December 6, 1933, neverthelea~, the Kelley and believe Via in under the then it was reasonably bodily find harm, and a verdict of not ��1 I INSTRUCTION NO. The court 1 H inatruota the defendants acted were in danger of serious others with the jury that under a re sonabLe him, then they bodily in determining apprehension that whether they harm ~t the hands of Slnith and Wlllilial:e instructed that they should con- I 1 sider alL the facts they y reasonab they shot. and oiroumstances y have appeared diaalosed in the evidence to the defendants at the time as ��The Court 11 the evidence that enry Smith, Jo !I or intent ;J fired it bodily under all by said 'I J. L. Kelley fired Lizzie and Si ith from the evide the shots, ~s ne~essary harm, he that if eon Kelley indict ce that, as acting indictments, Kelley they the shots ith, fired enta, under struck then the to is to say that time the fro otive apply the reaso elf from that that at the is entitled irrespective believe the shots so to do to save hi then the said three shots. jury a iKe in the three if you believe that the with which the said each and all el~ey instructs defendant abl be ief seriously to an acg_uital- of the persons struck ��Instruction The Court evidence shot instructs siding, then avail himself until it safely is they are t olr of the could believe shootin a---"- was present"' aiding, at and into and until safely could advised if counsel, Smiths, or abet and that shot gun at was necessary himself the said a"rl they of the with are further then himself unless as he intent to maim, that Via in his said of the Kelly shooting at the from the Via in his after tbat .::iuc11shooting was being to shoot the Kelly shooting was likeNise Kelly are as he further did not aid, the house John Henry Smith fired of the his u.1 attacked said but they at and into that or serious not guilty , if they law of self-defense, evid e nee that shooting ,uu/ Smiths. and as far told doubt or abetting Smiths, the were re- as far believe from death Kelly Smiths any and cannot case, he retreated beyond a reasonable ~ d ,vv........,,,,,,,l,,( -J;;i;,,r&fld he himself in this from the Smith fired the before they Via before that at the and cannot. avail unless believe Via was the aggressor counselling, the house an aggressor that evidence evidence they the house where the Smiths and kill; fr an the that if law of self-defense before disable, jury tbat doubt at and into shown b:r the disfigure, that the beyond a reasonable at him shot No. elly and reasonably reasonably believed John Henry Smith in order bodily under his harm, then plea they should of self-defense. believed that it to :rr ot ect find �\ �4.3 0 4.5 0 4.3 0 355 _60 305 4.0 O 2.5 0 ?.5 0 '3 7 0 3.0 O 3.9 O 4 2. 9 0 1:- ��r 1.19 1.0 5 1.0 5 3.1 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 .0 1.0 5 1.0 5 35 J 4 ���_____; ��������L .J ��l �COM!VIONWEALTH OF VIRGilHA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand in and for attending of said jurors said Court at do present that about December 5, 1933, the aforethought said disable, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of said oaths malice County: Lizzie its Via and J. in said did shoot then against of Rockingham, December term, Dennis Smith, and kill, county county, Lizzie the peace 1933, upon their L. Kelley, on or feloniously Smith with and there and now and of intent her, to maim, disfigure, and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This Henry Smith, in Court indictment C.R. and sent is found on the Fawley, before ands. the grand testimony of John F. Newman, witnesses jury to give evidence. sworn �FA ·~ ~ I~ I~'\\~ ~ Commonwealth I~ ~\j v) Indictment Dennis Via & J. L. Kelley { ~ Felony ~ ~' ~ \"\ December term, 1933 (',~ I A True Bill: ~ ~I{ ~ Witnesses: t John Henry Smith C. R. Fawley &.s. F. Newman ~ \ ;Y f ~ ~~j ~ D. W. Farman Commonwealth's Attorney �RETURN IN FIVE DAYS TO CHAS. R. FAWLEY SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM HARRISONBURG. COUNTY VA. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dennis Via and J.L. Kelley Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_018 Kelly Smith Via https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_055-commonwealth-v-e-a-shands.pdf d929792431dc9445e7827a445b7958b1 PDF Text Text �h~t1~i I :t-. A. L..:-J t/ r,;,,,Z. l" ,. ./.1:~ 4./ t m --A-I- ; .. ~, r77 r-1~~ 0 ~ N ~/ . J •:i: flhr ,__ 6 ~ t,,,,~-1; r-tJ_, ';Jo .'(/f%.,~-4_//-.I_ I I I ""~~~~..-.-.., ~ ,,,,.,.; ~ ( u -,_,,IH,._u1) ~ tiJT,,____. ,J_ ''~ ~ 1-3~~ - .r '-;;/.A a.) I /'• v (6-0 o .~ I ,,9/ ~r ~ v·· I~ 9 £-.f ~ �~"'-- / tJ -(, < .... ~ /. / It: ft~~. / I< < u j "t (, I ~( /4., f -z <"" I , ,( C r , < ,l , /..e <'"'< L ;,- l ' V ~ ,. 1- z; Z1' l /J ulv I �. ··.: ' \ J' • •• �• • ~ ~ ) ( ~ {::;:> -......,.br I )0 "' ~- "-.J 0 I ~ ""' ·~ ,,.., "' ~ ~ .... ---. ,.. ~ ..._.~ ';-- ~~ ,">., ~ "~ ---- • " II::, ~ ,....., 'i. c:----q; �e � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. E.A. Shands Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Threatening Violence Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor threatening violence. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_055 Shands Werner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_003-commonwealth-v-ed-swell.pdf 476175c0bf73cd23d455350aa4317059 PDF Text Text C1V'\ p. A,'", 'z..i;(, ~'-{ ~F,i.r:{ (Jr'?.{,.r--- ( {J } 11..:..7 , t' • {' ,J n.r I ---I �J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Undated Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed. Swell Subject The topic of the resource Charges Unknown Description An account of the resource Charges unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_003 Swell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_035-commonwealth-v-edward-banks.pdf 5eb2cdb0cdc6891adb49e4aef931cfa8 PDF Text Text ��ec_"' {.k.~~(/Vf_,/4 ) 1~ ii. ~~......... ~;#4~-C-~--;, LL( fl__,7/~fL . ll t='-la..J'-( v0:~k..,f ��c:/1:2 fr/{;J;~ · u~,V~~~ J(J-j. 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JlfESSJERL.E Y, Olerlcof our snid Court,at the Court-.Hoiise,the __/ day of'../ ~y _1:'1.~~"' ___ J___ ~--- __18 1J,and in the l1! lh year of;tlw1Coinmonweall')· ·-·-------·------·----------··, __ ./~.,,_ __ .)'!~ .J i_,_1. lr',//·--···------Cleric. G. R. BERLIN, BRIDGEWATER, VA. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Banks Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_035 Banks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_061-commonwealth-v-edward-coffman-john-rucker-william-allger.pdf 045aac7e7908f05b99fff0ae4be0185b PDF Text Text ldt t{·vll~~a . ~J~~feuvw ef~ Yv Jf, '1-0.vw r,,Lf' ~ /vr111'16.:Z,uv,,, ~1f j{~ vfu,;.,, !, '~ /,Jv£-~M d ~ ln-tuk . 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J'7y-/_z_,da-7 ~c:y~,V' /~ /~ .,.:~ r✓ ~~~~2Z,.~~ w.2). /P?a_,,edc,,1/l ~ �• .. ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Coffman, John Rucker, William Allger Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony assault. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_061 Allger Coffman Rucker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_016-commonwealth-v-edward-shifflett.pdf 17758eb785ed83b8b7b0f5dbb36a297c PDF Text Text ..:>T.ti.TEF VIRGII I ..J., To-wit: COUNTY F Roe· r:m:: In the Circuit Court The grand for the in the and E. grand that said did kill Byers, jurors body of the do present dignity of said of the State ounty of ~ County of Rockingham, of the one Tracey indictment l. Helbert, • .riser, in and 1pon their oaths on or about June felonioasly and unlawfully Helbert against 3rd, the peace 1934, and ommonwe&lth of Virginia. This ~. of Vixginia, oc:dngh&m, ~dward Shifflett, and slay jury County: is found • ~. Lamp, Hinkle witnesses to give on the evidence. sworn in Court testimony hares, of • C. Florence and sent .before Lamp, the �~ Inv .. I,i.anslauehter M:WN\7ZALTH Y. Indictment ~UJ:t"FLE.'TT (O&u/4 October 1. Term 1934 .Lrue Bill <J:,fL~ I .litnesses: A. u. Byers ,, • D. Helbert .J:. Lamp 1... :Iinkle Phares Florence Larip E. E. Kiser • ,, • ....23.rman 'oI.ll1lonwealth's atty. l �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ,;9.h_,'' You are hereby commanded to mmmon.~ To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ........... ~······=······-···-·-····~·········. ~·~~t~ .•• ;::~~:••··· ~?-:::::· ·, who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mi.sdemea·nor. And this .. .............ll,£-1}'-···· ........shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ¼,~~~RT day of . .. SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .l/..~.t...19if4, and in the 15f.;t.L year of ~;,~·~·· THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISO BURG, VA, No. 457 0.-.,:.,\........ the Commonwealth. , Clerk �{!,._,rr/ ~ CD rti ~ >< ;D CJ ~ -... b I' I (3~/1)~ 'tj (D : • ' { (,:i l 0 lI ~ I I ~ ,... �In the Name 9f the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham Count~, J"eeting: . ..~~ You are hereby commanded to summon~,t?'/.~~~ ... .~~ ,4e✓..d?.'~~.12~..0.~.~.~ ~..~-~J ....L..b. ..~ ..?.J:~ ..~~ ..... G.~ ·~~~ ..~.~·¥~··!:t~.~-;···~a.4.~, .~~ .... YB...w.~~.~.a~.~,..~:(-,,M.1,,., ..... $.~ (V~d.t ..1 .Z-.i .u.f.'..~-Ad:£),..~ ..&...'P/...~~~ ..... 9-'= ............. ·ZJ!lt:;~ti(,~~<?~L~L~··r;~ to appear be/ore the Judge of t1f~c1tit ......... . Gour of Rockingham Co-unty, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ..... j~ ......day of. . ~~... say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the ct:iimonwealth ····································~··ff.:~ .....(-~ 19;;f4to testify and the truth to against ....................................... . .....~) ............ who stands charged with and indicted for -,.felonyf,nisdemeanor. And this.... ...~.... ... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, day of THE ~ ... SEN.VICE PRESS, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the 19f14,a1JCl in the / HARRISONBURG, · VA. ~L ~of the Commomveajth. ,,,,,P~~ ...7c:, .., FORM NO. Clerk 5 , �>Q 0 r I : I ; I I I I l I I I ct :::I l : ' I '' ' '' ;' '-1:1 bo r: t: r > ~ 'O s I I I ! 0 s I : 1J Q) ,;...; :::i (,) (l) ~ (j) ~ >< Lt,: ~ I I I I I I ' I I ! : ! ' -C J /9'3✓ ~✓ c0< �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sl eriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y 01t are hereby commanded to summon ................... . to a~pear' before the Judge of the ~tit at 9.30 o clock, a. m., on the ...... say in behalf of the Defenda11t Court of Rockingham County, ;' the Court House thereof, .7........... day of. .... ./J}?.. ..... 19 ......fo 1 ....... testify and the truth to in the prosecution of the Com111omvcalth against . .................................... . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1~::] ......... :..::· ..·:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged wi And this .. .......... shall not omit under penalty of :£100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT d,y of IJJ/""i SWITZER, 19 Clerk of our said :ul, ,,,J;,,th,/ .rr 1 0'}:%1~~ I . THE SEHVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. ourt, at the Co11rt Ho11se, the ..3...{ .. ..., Clerk ~ FORM NO. 5 �..:,. Q 0 :., '' I :' : ' I ': : I I '} : I '! .•I. i'' ! ' I -+-) <,... 0 ~(J) 0. s::: ...., I ..c: ' ..... 0' ': ! ! '' 'I I : ,t:: t) ~ �I THE ROOSEVELT-GARNER-ROBERTSON 313 First National Bank Building HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA CLUB ~. ~ ~r '-- ~r{ \ ~ ~ V\) ��Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, } T w· . . h am C ounty, o- 1t. R oc k111.g Whereas, ........ P...... "Vf. ......~.r.Il:1Ei.!l. , ...GP.~.•...4-.t. ~y ...... plaint and information County, that ........ on the .. 1 ...day . ....of the said County, has this day made com- on oath before me, ..... 13 .•...G.•...J?.aJ;.t.El~ ......................................... a Justice of the said 9.~..~clVl.8::r.clShifflet.t. oL)4tiY.. .................................................................. of the said County, . ., 19 ...3.1in the said County, did ..t1Il~Ei:W.~l:1.~~¥.. ~.Ilcl············ ... ....... ... f.e.l9.nt.o.u$:JS..Jp._jµ.:r.~ .. 'I\r,·~.G.e.Y ..L.~. I:I~.:J.;P.eT:t ...tn...13..D: ..13..ll~.qmo.pJJ~ ...w:r.~q:k. ..f.r.()Ill.:w.:t1.~.(} 11 ...... ......~~J~ ..~~ jti.r.~.e. ~ ...~11e. ..~.8:~ cl..'l'r,€1..(} f3Y. ..~ ~....~~:t?. ~!.t....c1~ d... :l.~Il.8.ti.~.~11 ..ElIl:d. ...~8:Il:~ll.~ ~?:~Il.£5 ........ did die on June 3 ,.............. 1934· ,........................................... and the said c. ............................................... Edward Shifflett by the means ·········································································· ......8::f'.()r.e.~~ ~~...c1.1.c1 ...f.~.1-()~~ e>.~~;:t..Y. ...~P.J...8:I?-.d. ..rn~r.<1.e.:r ...~!.8:~.e.Y ...~.~ ...~.~.~ ~.~r..t.·'·...~~~ ~!1~~ .......... . ......~11~ ..p€l13.(} f3.. 8:~4...c1~_gI1i ~Y...():f'_ ..tl;lf3..9C>IllI'.1:o.IlYf.~.8:;t.t.11 ...~t..Y.i.:r-~~ri.~El·~· ........................................... . These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre- hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the sa·d Own y, the body of the said ............................... . d ................. -.~ . ...~ .................................. . d. g to law. And you are required to sum- .................... ................... 6~. to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with ace mon ........................................................................................................................................................................... ............ .......................... ·················································· ............ ,....................................................... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Co~onwealt Given under my hand and seal this~, . "JfJay of ......... .. .. . ........... ~.--c> .........•••.... , in the year I // .... ;' ....................... .(/J....... G....C?~.~·······.JService Press---170 . , on the examination touching the said offence. P. (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: ...... , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County I, . ...... .... ............ .. ·········· ..... . and of Rockingham, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that ............... . have this day acknowledged .. ..... .. .... ... themselves indebted to the Commonwealth ..... as his suret of Virginia in the sum of ........ . ................. Dollars ( $..................... ) to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: .............................. That the said ... shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .............. day of. ..................... , 193 ... , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. 193 Given uncle; my hand this, the ............. day of ......... . 'J.P. >- c:: 00 .... ... .. ~ c:: .... .... .... ... "' .... .... <· ,_.,..__ ...c: .... ,;; ... ~ .,; c:: > 0 E E 0 ,~. 't ~ J ~ u .s .... ., ... .... ... u c:: .... .... 0 ... . t.... ~ ~ ~ : (V\: l 0 ~ """ ~ 1----...: "'-.I ... -0 00 "' :.a .. c:: ..!:l . ~: "' 0.. ~ • I. j__• QJ .... "' ... ½.. ½ 0: 0: c---;_ ., ~ L.J. ..,,. .,,. ..,,. ..,. ...,. ~ ..,,. .,,.. ·-< ... 00 ~ j ..I"") \:... I • u u I I '- « I µ.. ) QJ c:: ~ ~.... D QJ ·"' -~ .... ::s ....., "' "' QJ "' c:: ~ 00 ~~ ~ QJ c:: -0 0 c:: 0.. 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You are hereby commanded to mmmon ................ :.. _J.-e-f..£--,{_,od ::~:;,:;::::···::::::.:::,:::~~;:::::7/..~:c%'~:::;::::: ;Jt;~::~::::F:::::?./2::: ::;{~:: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ........... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingha n County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the. /.a:#.aay of. ............... {-.:-::... ~ ..!.:-.~ ................... ............... 19 .1. ... to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND ···············································Z.~~ who stands charged with a ...'.'.~ ~.~.............. ,.,................................. ,.., ... felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Clerk. of our said // THE SEP.VICE PRESS• Aud have then and there this Writ. c_zp, .t~ ..... .......... 19.?...t/,and in the .../..t/../ ...year of the Commonwealth . ....... ~ ........ ./.................. 1:.~.,Clerk \Vitness, J. ROBERT SWITZE~ day of. ...... ~./., JURY ..................... . HAR~UONBUR.G, YA. at the Court House, the ··/·· �$: ,... 5" ::, I "I :Jl "' ,:: (l >: ct :i 0 C: (/) C i 0 3 3 0 :, :II 0 in < ... C: rt C, C: 0 'O < 9 .... �Commonwealthof Virginia} RockinghamCounty}To-Wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, <h><on <h,.~;;i::t1., 9. nL ...C....M·-·······~··········· .. ····> principal ~c, ............•. , 9' 19,$ .. in~ ..~...a! ..~ and .. ~.., ....<J.. ..~ .... ?..q.~·································• surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ... ..... ........ , of the said County of Rockingham, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth J>-~ ..... 'rl.~.~ to of Virginia each in the sum of .... "'."'." ...... ~~········································ be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead ex~mption to their recognizance; That if the said ........ the~? ~ ... ~ ..... Court ~ngham yet upon this condition: .!"'ti............................................................. . ..... shall p~ally appear County, JO.....4- .....~M-. ..., ·················Term 193..'f,and of Virginia at the Courthouse of said County, thereof, being the·········· on the ....;2.......... . ······ ... day of~··""···••oo at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further before ..... day of the ·············· .... ' heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain .......... 'i-...~ ....... .......................................... whereof the stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature the court, then the above recognizance shall ,d be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN until r!J:2.cJ.. this ... .......... , 19J.f (J. P. or BAIL COMMISSIONER) �'- ' �oc COMMONWEALTH v. ) Felony EDWARD SHIFFLETT (inv. mans.) �fl u I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elijah Turner Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_011 Fishback Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_017-commonwealth-v-elizabeth-detrick.pdf 06bd998092caf578f3567569393ec885 PDF Text Text cP~~ ~(~> ~L~t-</•~ ~~ hJkvr!v~ ;P/;,h/c ~~ ~ 1 ~vz,~ VL:tct??'v>t,1:::~v'~~~~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ -4;- ~~ ~.(,,,__ 1 7 ~ ~ ~~ ✓~~ ~ &'7~ cd?e~ ~~· ~-; ~~~e-~4:;y~L/ ~ to~ /~ ~:J ~ ~~ ~~ ~ /%:; c-vt'~ ~ ~~~ ~ o/ /£;- rZ::~ ~ ~✓~ ~ ~~c-u ~~ ~ ~ .~c_,~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~r~~~~d~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ 7 e7~ ~1/0-; ~ ~ ~ ~L-e.- ~~~~~~~~?:-k~~~ ~7 ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ v-f- ~[,, ~~ ~~J ~L ~~ ~ ~-4 ~ ~ ~~ ~,p~c-2 ~~ ~~ ~~ ~~l,-<, ~ ~ ~ ~t---P~. 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Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elizabeth Detrick Subject The topic of the resource Insanity Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with insanity. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_017 Detrick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_074-commonwealth-v-ephraim-weyant.pdf 14d1feefa1f21ea19fb98e660481b46f PDF Text Text ��T the Sheriff of Rockingham County. 1'he following list of persons of the C,1u,ntu of RuckiwJhatn, 1·esiclinff reniote from, the plcwe whe1·e the offence is chw·:1·ed to hriue bee11 com,niittecl, 11.ncl in othe1· N:'spect/:i qu,alified to serve as Jurors, is fu,1·nisherl !JOl6, fro,n, whieh 1'enn, 18BjL,of St!t for the z J ,a<---clA )&. ~ ~h ,_ /',,t, f /4 Ju s~~ :-~~tvd~ C, 'a/'. s. l ~ f ~ ~ u/'J tJ' ~ I 'f- if. ;;v~ lt1/,AI ~~ /2 tlui:o~tv<-j day of the Countu Court of thr> Cowit?J aforesciid, day of .....~ ................................ , 1~'tJ2-// t(}_/J.Z£ !l/7 £.,{,, r- .. bein!} thr>.....~ ... p~ ,C)-- ~~ ,,fr-L .Ju. ,1/ ~ I · f'- 2-{)) :<7~ ~ . - . le:7- 'I/ 3 y . __d_ ~ of .. ~CCA,,t4A..~Uj nien sun1,,m,onecl bu yoii to serue as J llrors 11,pon the l:l'inl ......... ,.......... ......................char{fecl with feluny. tnke. the Veil ire- !JO{; s;,z :r, g L-4-. ~ £,,:; IN~J:,,~y~ 11t I✓ 7 f7. £1/' ~~ JI-~ 1?*~ [~7 s~&_ I~/}~- ~JJ - a~ Juir-yo~<t • ."~( c. ~Jcra.,<-,_~ ��INTHENAMEOFTHEO0MMON-~VEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: Yon are hereby eomman,fod to ,um,n,on!J;;;-~ Roclcinghcim,, to be taken from, n li.st fw·ni.slwd ~, residing . ·-- P"'SOM of the County of V!J the Jt+Jtlje of bhtr Com~~ Uonrt &f Rr,om renwte from, the plrwe where the offence is ehnr}1ecl to have been eommit- tecl, ancl qu.,alified in all other respects, to ser1·r n. Jz1,rors, to attend a,ncl appear before tlw Oou,ntv Court of Rockinghmn ----~ Coz1,nty. nt the Conrt Hoz1,se,on the _______ S_.________ .. ..dny of tlit./.1 Uonrt ~, to ,erve as Jm•o,,s npon the tr;nl of beinJj the Ii~ :J_~ dfly m_~------·-··-··----·'~If Z- of_' __ ..fi-lZAJ cvu1;' . .... . cha,1"tecl with felony . .,lncl this the!J shnll in no wise 0111,,it.nrul('r t!w penaltu of£]{)() . .Jin1l hal'(' then and ....., Clerk of onr sni.cl,Conrt, at the Coi1,rt f ''l.-,nnd in the 1 16th yea,· of the J!~C/,,-k ...... 18 �rt l~ ~ [ ,, "' ~) ~ �------···········--·······---------------------------------------------------------------- .,.,,-/ -- ---------- ··········---------------------------------------------~---j ,1 () -v-- I · , _j, fl. (}'1t '/ ~'-Y---- �. . ��-r_. ,;I J) G ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ephraim Weyant Subject The topic of the resource Felony Buggery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony buggery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_074 Weyant https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_017-commonwealth-v-ernest-tucson.pdf 7b36839561aa32bd672f46a6b567cc5d PDF Text Text m ·m lLTH I F TIRGINI , To-wit: C UNTY OF ROC ~ING In the ircuit ourt The jurors of said of the for the body of the said ourt that at its nest and arms, Kenney, the her, a e aunty ockingham, on or about fores a fAnwl~ child under s, f -c., .1pon their ~o in and oaths 1933, 1pon on t~e age of sixteen u s in nd and now attending ovember ~, id, f 1 bJ- do present, ~t _ force ~ ~ years, a Kenney, then and there, to-wit, t; SSa.U to-'1it, on afore_aid, unlawfullY, and feloniously did , ✓ "''v fJ.,.... r/ ~ \ *I /C. .. < vc..,:,./ abuser\ against the peace and dignity of the /!"<l'1'J'+-...7-lf. know of Term, 19' in the county the day and~~-, carnally orornonwealth of Virginia, October Tucson, the said ounty: c... L , o unonweal th of Virginia. This indictment ~enney, ~ sworn in ourt is found on the testimony enney and and sent before ½ t_e granu of A ♦ • '"enney, witnesses jury to eive evidence. �,.,...Felony Rape \..J,Ii:f.ON17EA.LTH V. Indictment 1.illNEST ?UC SON October Term 1934 A True Bill ~ 'h-c~o-t.~ f ,, i I ~ Foreman.. tnesses: '' Kenney Kenney/' ~ Kenney D. v7. Earman, ommonwe&lth's Atty. / �,, /:,'/ (.,.,.c. c , t t ( .,, fl l , L , l, ( I (' t /. ,,_ G.. ( / / "I • r rl ._ t , I ~- ' I �, �Commonwealthof Virginia} RockinghamCounty}To-Wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the .6-v.~4..~~····· ~ ~ surety, who justified to ,pi . . .... day of ...... , principal ~ ; and"l~ ./1,;_~ ,~~ his sufficiency, came before me, ............... . ..... , of the said County of Rockingham, )Zj/LY:tr .. themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth , ~ -~L to U . ..~ ......................... J .... ~ ···"'···· ....·•-.· and acknowledged , 19:$9" of Virginia each in the sum of ............. .. be levied of their respective goods and chattels, '1'andsand tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; That if the said .. the Circuit of Virginia yet upon this condition: ..shall personally appear before Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse of said . .Term thereof, being the ...... / 19.rf, ?J '() Dollm, ($ and at such other time or times to which the proceedings ~Ou, on the ..... day of. may be continued ./ .......................... .... day of the ~..... or further , heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth said ... ~............................ of Virginia concerning a certain ............ '- .. stands charged, ~.ll~·"'··· and ,............... whereof e bound under said recognizance charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent the until court, then the above recognizance the shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this .. ....................... l~ ........ rJ..~. (J. P. or BAIL COMMISSIONER) ��1934 OG1 COMMONWEALTH V. ) Felony_ (rape) ERNEST !rUCSOlf ti /Y -o/ I �I ?- ✓J~~ t r-'/-7~=r ~ 6 3 r l)r~ _j, &,~ 6 9-/ I / 7 ;f-ec, 7~ue ~7-:L{~c._-; //tu~,r z~I -~-4-ck 2 l l-t,L,u (?-Pl-? i_r~ /'),(~u •~ ~~;;!'?le~~ 1 lt1I ~ /P~~:t"U.-,&CUA__ IO -& 1f.c~2/UfA- /I (,y u Ct },,,C,,( ,(_(_{~ 11/ 1?-~/(./4~ / / Ij b I I J IJ �IN T.:IECIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,VIRGINIA. Commonwealth v. Charge Ernest Tucson If you find you will the accused, dictment, then you will less ages than to the carnal five then not less find say so and fix a period five but not hundred him guilty hi~ guilty or for that and that she con- say so and fix for not less of rape, as charged of attempted hin guilty him guilty his exceeding dollars, life, rape, his punishment for life, in as therein with death, or for any term years. If you do not find aforesaid, with you believe years, in- years. in the penitentiary three for you will say so and fix you will than But if then in the his punishment in the penitentiary twenty but find or by confinement will not guilty, as charged and sixteen knowledge, one nor more than charged, years. at confinement indictment, of rape, in the penitentiary If you do not find the Tucson, say so and fix of fourteen his punishment than him guilty or by confinement sented Ernest say so and no more. If you find death to the Jury. of assault punishment twelve of either and battery, at confinement months, or by both of the felonies or by a fine such fine then you in jail for not exceeding and imprisonment. �Comrnowneal th v. Ernest Tucson Charge to the Jury �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia. Rockingham County, """"'c:;,-'----'~'-'1--7'-----,L)-- ~ :::,______ , Where complaint an said County, tha of the sai a Constable of said County: the said County, has this day made ~ a Justice of the oun These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of v,·rginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend an¾ing before, me or so~ther Justice of t e said County, the body of the said ~~ ~ ~ ~ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according'to law. And you are required to summon ---to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this ?-0 d f )/ n' , in the year 19--1_J . �Commonwealth Commonwealth vs. vs. ~ Arrest ,varrant 9 That the Defendant and costs found guilty and fined as follows: Fine Clerk's Fee Justice's .. / ........... . Arrest ;;;::ng(~Attendence within warrant the body of by arrest- ~ -Jk,Js ?i:?.~ .......................................................... . Fee Witnesses Executed the ing and delivering and Mileage j '; ................... . a justice moning of Rockin,-,ham the within County, and by sum- named witnesses in person Total this~.~Y ................. 1sJ...':f_ A······•·-····•············•·········· .1.......................................... . ... /4.... _... /.,:; ....... ~ Justice of ...... ~.-:., Constaole of the Peace. of Rockingham County �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To. the Sheri f of Rockingham You are hereby commanded to summon ....... ~ ... . ·······o/"······.•"'." ..~.':"":..~<A.~~ ..·......................................................................................................... . ·~······························· ~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: to ?pear, before the Judge of the at 9.30 o clock, a. m., on the ........ say in behalf of the Defendant 9~ Court of R°,,'A~n~,m~ County, at t e C01trt House t~ereof, p............. day of. ..... ~/!. ....:&...........19~ in th~rosecution .. to testify and the trnth to of, the ()jmmonwealth a,, inst. ·················································.........~ ...t ........................................ who stands charged with anJ/1:~i:ted for a felony m:is-demeanor. And this ...... . ...~~······•···shall not omit under pmalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witn~ss. day of. .... ROBERT . ...................... SWITZEJ5., Clerk of our said Court, at the Gou.rt House, the ... $ ~4 . 19.R. .... , and m /~ f-l-. the. ····'""·f····. year of. the Connnomr_~l~~~- ...:{ ... .'...... zt~· ~·~·., ) 1 THE SEH VJCE PRESS, HARRISONBURC, VA. FORM Clerk NO. 5 �~ j �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y 01t are hereby commanded to smmnon .. ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::t!.~i!.:::~:£;.::::::::::: who stands charged with and in,dicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ............ ~-4 ........ ...... shall not omit under penalty of £100. Aud have then. 1111d there this Writ. , Clerh of our said day of onrt, at the Court House, the .. .., and in the.l.-:5.J. . ..... year of the Co1111no11wealth. ........................................................... THE SEKVTCE PRESS, HAJlRISONBURG, VA. , Clerh FORM NO. 5 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............ ...... . ······································ ...· ..·•············· ..,·········~ ........ ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::zz..::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::.::::::::::::::: ..................... ::::::::::::::::: Cirp to appear before the Judge of the Court of Roe ingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the .......... ;<...... say in behalf of the Defenda11tj!4 the prosecution o the Commonwealth against .......... . d.ay of. ........... ½ ............. 19!._£,o testify a11dthe truth to ~...~................ ~.~···············•·•······················ ····································· ... who stands charged with and .., indicted for a felony m~e.mea11ot . And this .......................................... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And ha11e then and there this Writ. \Vitness, J. day of. ..... OBERT SWITZER, ......{! ...... 19 ...id,and Clerk of our said Co ,.rt, at the Court House, the in the ../. .4-.!..year of the Commonwealth. .......................................................... THE., SEK VICE PRESS, HARRISONDURG, VA. FORM , Clerk NO. 5 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of ----I"' You are hereby commanded to summon ..................................................................................................... :: ;1:~:a:,:::::~ :.h:,/i~~::h:f 7: ~:y1:; ~°.~rt .o~~·'·C~~t1i.t~'. ~.~..t.est·i·f~.a1i·~··t.~.~.:.r·u·t~.t°..s.~1-..i·~~..b.e~a~/~e~a..::ti: .. ..a.~.'~~...~~~tr·t··House 1:i.f, ..~~:)::: ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ..... ..............~-- ............ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have, then and there this Writ. Witness, J. , BERT SWITZER, day of..... THE ..... 'l.-:1J..191. and in SER VICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. r~-f/i½w ....« .~ f..~ lerk of our said_£°}}.rt,at the Coit'rt House, the the I 5 No. 4H . /... ¥.-:.. the Commonwealth. . ~~...~ .., Clerk ��In the Name of the Commonwealth /2 You are hereby commanded to s1tmmon ... of Virginia: To the Sheriff .p?4...~..e✓. ....... of Rockingham County, Greeting: ~~7"/·····~·· ..··..········· ...... ~ ..... :;:::~.~'o/::::~:::::: ~::~~:::s::.:~~::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mffltiem:eam,r;-And this.. ........... ll...··-t:·· ..... shall not omit under penaltJ, of £100. And have then and there this Writ. day of ....... ~..:......... 19 . .I/..,nd in the )(:ear 7 Tl-IE SEllVJCE PRESS, HARRISONDURG 1 VA. No. 457 if,.~ 15, ..~ ~~.~~, \Vitness, [:~C}_B RT S\VITZER, C rk of our said C urt, at the Court House, the ... . ...... of the Commonweajth. Clerh �~ ;; ::r :, )( a (' C: CT, C 3 3 0 ::, ~ ,,.. r . • JI C. C '< ... ;; �say in behalf of the Defendant in the_;rosecution of the Commonwealth against ...................................... . ························································~··~·t. .. ~(. ..... who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor.And this ............. ~ ................ shall not omit ttnder J1e11altyof £100. there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT d,y of THE {Jk.d, SER VICE PRESS, S\VI~ZE , Clerk of our sa~o~rf, And have then and :1..~..~ at the Court House, the ... 1,J: , <nd;,, th,/;:ry'~';'~ HARRISONBURG, VA. • Cl"k FORM NO. 5 �.J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ernest Tucson Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_017 enney Tucson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_023-commonwealth-v-fanny-myers.pdf 4f6d853bb8b92e41e097d27391690179 PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Fanny Myers Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_023 McDowell Myers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_053-commonwealth-v-fennell-morris.pdf f7a4a90b120c02a63d485e1027b3a227 PDF Text Text �\ ~~~ ~· r-~ ~ r- l'"'~ r-----. ~ ~ I'- -,c: : r ,. ~ <.;. ~ " ""- '" ,... ("" ........ 'VI,, 1--1-t-, I JI """''--'l'l'/ "f{f ~ JY?;~(~ ~~~~-/ -rl~/7(!? ~~ -----JI/~/??'Z~ ..... ,,;v~-C--?✓-7 >::::::!_"'?_-ff --~-vrh-u?~ f:, <A? • �'. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Fennell Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_053 Ewing Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_002-commonwealth-v-frank-burwell-albert-burwell.pdf b5eeda735db318236bcd00470083e38f PDF Text Text -.State of Virginia, Rocki11gl1a111Gou11ty, to~,vit: I 11the Goll qty Goti rt of tqe said offqty: The ,Jurors of the Commonwealth of Yil'ginia, in and for the bocly of the Connty of Rockingham, attending the saidConrt, UPON /1+'1 clay of}~ ~ ~ . the THl!:JR ~he · O'rl'il'." i .· -"- in the~y l~./(l .-✓ ~7~- .~ ... in the year 189'7, in the said County, a certain property of one. J.i.-1ig;-t1c€l h~..... ' )•,,z;".~. ..... _ _ :not .............. .....there and e ter, with intent the goods and chattles /'- d,u>./.I~ ~/. _in the sil'\.;;;.hOi,te oell@da 01tU10~~88, J~~Z. ti~11eof that day, feloni~~~eak an~ cany away. that OA1'1I PRESENT, and now lHljQi,11,j~ situated, of the said ~ then and the,·e being, felonionsly,. o steal, tak,\ c-~,:!J-,frt>u<Ff~/4.A~.~1. /2 ;;: And~~~= t~tol.;://;_?ffl:._~t;:"z!::::4'_~/4-~j ..... ~-M«-~-p_ 1 of the g<)Oclsa1~d chattles of the said}~~ in ihe sa~use. - . .. . then and there being fonnd, then and there feloni~y against the peace and dignity of the Common we tlth of Virginia. aforesaid, do further present, that ;~(j,J~ on the. /4f? day of. }~ called a .S~ ~ adjoining ~ ........., did s~and carry away, .-\.nd the Jnroi-s aforesaid, upon their oath ~ ~~ . . , in the year 189.,', in the said County, a cei-tain outhouse, ~ . , the to~ . . .. A . .... ............ ....... property of one occupied with the dwelling-house )L~ of the said ~ .... ........... ... . ...... . /•~z~ ...... there situated, in the night time of that day feloniously clicl break and enter, with intent the goods an<.1chattels of the said ....-}~~~~-:: ....................... in the said onthonse then and there being, fel<2_nious]yto steal, /w.L~~~Y:f tal:,:nd cany a,rn,y A~ ~~~,µ~~h,,,.~ h ~ ~£zj~ ·~ f.2.~..~ ·~·~· JtSvl4MA.1>L~of_/J~ .. ~ ... t!:-ttt..,~ 1~ ,_;L,-~1/''/ ~ ~ i½.,._&,,.,t.•trk,ct,4,..._r Cl&.,, ...,.h,,_.,. ,:.,y.... ~- ,~~ 1j/d ~ - - .. ........ 17-~ of the goods and chattels of the said"1_.zLd.---_ . ................... ....... in the said outhouse, then and there bdng found, then and there feloniously did steal, take ::inclcarry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, uµon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that ............. ~~ ....~-:-/J~ ..... , on the/1,t.Z in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a....S~.~ ...... clay of , the )f~, property of in the year 1893, ony'.Z~~ ...... ., not adjoining to or occupied witb the dwelling-house of the said J~.~~ ~enter, wit,h .. . .. . . .., there situated, in the night time of that day feloniously did~ , with intent the goods a~d chattel~ of the said}~~~ .m the said outhouse then and there bemg, felomously to steal, take and carry away. 1Uu.~~=~:_~7-/ Mu.~'l .~~.~ ~!~jlf.1 of the goods and chattels of the said i~.t~ . I then and there being found, then and there feloniously dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony .L And 4f:d,t,ut~'r··~···l;H/u,~~{Jl!c~~ ~~~J'l"-,,~~t~~ ~.~····~111~ (H,ll .. ........................ . // ~111;, ~. ··············· .... in the said outhouse did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and ~ LJ--,_ of.),pt_~'.7.~,1.~;,~.:'.': ...I ... witness swcfrn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence . �4-JrtA.-L ~ - ~~ L~ Ji ___....._~ (YJ~ J.. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Burwell and Albert Burwell Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_002 Burwell Leith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_006-commonwealth-v-frank-dovel.pdf d10f8a59b1fbf8c071490400a26fe150 PDF Text Text 11,;J; ~~-/(~(_~~ L ~0"'-1-(,,-,,,4~7-L-~ YLJ·~ l--;L--6~ - b=)-- r~ ~ ~ ~ L- 0~~ -1<vv1(7LL-~ ~~--u;~L:: Md~~ L-~ .2./ ~ b--'-'.- ;/,_- L- ~ ~~-; .0.to~ -ct.,;( ~ ~(.,_/ LJ- ~'"~~ 6~ ~~ ~I~~~' ~ ~ ~ a.J ~ <A.<t4-. - ,..;._ d,_- /-<--<-I ff J, ~ ~ ~~ 0~-; /4 ~:. 8'~- ,,..:_~ IU<.<A ~ 6. -6~,- ~~ ~ k ~ ~ ~ L.-~ (#tMu_ 6~ •• /~~­ 44,' ~/ ~ ~ ~; ~ -~~ ~ ~ JL.~ 6~ 6. 6 , - 1v-➔--~A,~t ~- ~,- ~ ~1 d:va~ a...ul ic~ I ~ - • • ~ -L_~~ ~lit~/ 74-,, »t.- 0~~~~- J) ~~ .. ~~-;,{I~.....,,,, M,L L~f 6L...w0. 6.-ud--;)- I 6 · .;:;=::, ~ ~ f~~L; &~ -~ ~ ~-~ ~~tU/4- k iLA.A---v....,______ ~}c r - ,Ir?;;_._ ��VIRGINIA,· TH_;E TOWN OF HARRISON To the Chief of Police of said Town--- BURG, TO-WIT: ' •·---·--------------------------------------------------------·------------------------------- ----------- ··-·······------- r -------------------------------. ...... . ..... --------------------........... ---··-----··----------------········------··-····------···········--------·-------------.... Tl-IESE ARE, _TJ-IE.RE_·~,PRE, in tlze name of the Commonwealtlt, to conzm1_N;d you fort/ 1• with to apprehend a1£db~ing before mi!, o~ some otlter Ju~tice, the body of the said_'~-------'----------------------· _· to answ ,·---~~---- :.~---········-------------------··--·~-----•------~-----------------------·---·. he saitf. comptaint, tJJt/vf-irtlt¢' dealt z "JI.according to. law. . . .· ________ - - . . . rt-~---·., ---------•--------------··-----------"--__ ,._____ ;---------·---------_·---------------------------[L. S.] \-...,; • ... ..., ' ~ayo'r ~ of the said To,,vn. • �✓~ C'l.A ~OA.R Pea--., a-1'4'1' ~; ~. / p-?$ /kt "'/ ~ ~ ~'1~ u- d:A.AS'~ ~ ~ ~ AJ} #lU-1' ~ ~~ /.P-92 ~ ku' '1 /toe/c~z 4-~ ~ ~' @~7-- t:~----. ~ ~ 4~.u:___:_,-~,-1.~ /?7~ ~ ~-~ ~~d~~- ~d,/~ ~--G<..,(_ ~ L<A'~ ~ o4-d--O~~ f?~-- ~ ~' t:4-~2--'~~ # ����' �H. W. BERTRAM ATTORNEY-AT•LAW HARRISONBURG. ,..neil 1 r. you/ bc"ore t',i~ I i formc re~ove you re the~ c"se in e:ror. VIRGINIA 1:e tl rt ;:,rou ws.nt of Keister '":ection vP 6017 J.,. ~nel 7 to the Circ1it Joe 1:19 JQurt. iY'1cre sos th0 .ni.ount ae "en':' e. Jrd e :urke 0 both for Tl-i-:-ir.-3 ..,] en the case to rec. notes 1 I,.. I I ', is ca·re~s tl:..e 1·1ount -nd c 'Ile "or trial on the vo<le of 1913 et•tes ro1~ <Jiope11si1:g no · efense 7it, the the reasons vit. ffi: r.:r. ""'11a; h ,_, 'o re r val, 1 do is to "'·Y the i:ic e. ~oe lso : 9Vi!:3or 1 ~ costs n the writ '.Yas , 6115. a:nd rB .no:, t t'•e .... in 11 o:' ,; l::ich he in-r-orms Yl'Jehe h s lo!le. t 1x ��. IN THE AMEOFTEE00 TO .""' m T:H:E ONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, S:H:EEI:F:F O:F EOCKING-:H:A:M: /,c,a~~:,mmaad,d l'/J"'"'f'f'J/4~ /k1/11,, .~ . cf-~. J~ lo appear befon t/1e fuel,{?"'of lite CounfJ' Court r. o'r/ock, a. 1JI., 0/l tlte daJ' q/ llteA ffev-,::-r~ & ,89 ,_;r /4---~u /'.1~ who stands :.:J/[ged ~ n q/ d~ ,,,_ f-L J;~L..,,J. Roc!.:ing/1a111 Counfv, at tlte Co11rl-rfousc, al ro r~ Court J;//itness, f()ShPH being t/1e ,:2. rfda_,1• o/ witlt and iudicled for . cf?,;~ S /1,fl:,'SSERJ,EY, o/~~~ ... , _.cf2/Y ,-daJ' o/....... H:lf:Jfii, , lo test1j_i•and tltc trut/1 to sa_1•in bdut(/ of tlte Co111111om,•eall/1 a,1(ai11.d s/11fl not 0111£1 under t/1epenalt.Y of ,lroo. Aud tln·s /~ COUNT-Y---GREETING: Cle1rk of our said ,·Ind ltave tlten and l/1erc I/tis 11'ril. Court, at t/1c Courl-House, //~1 189:j, 1/u• and in t/1e r rYll1_1'ear of tltc Com111011,,•ea/l/1. ,Oak. Form 6~-flerl111. • �~ ' L,_~~ ~ r~ J 4,-,;/ @ ~ v'/ (77~0 \t v-c.L/ ~r; J t~L~ J.L,,~~4'· /J-.JJ/{ j Hjl,t 1H~ r· J • J ~d~j'/J~ ~ ,_ ~ :?/ n~ d~, ?"?~, --~ -~ ~ l �IN THENAMEOFTHEC TO )'ou or, i,,r,by mnuandcd I'F.l:E ONWEAlTH SF.l:EEIFF OF EOCKINGI,LA.c)I.!: ~.,,,,-cft'e, ~ ~k lo wunnou / i lo appear before t/1c fud,g·e of t!te Coun£11 Court(!/ Roc/dng!tam o'clock, a. 111.,Oil t!te . & ,-- da:v {!/. t!t?ifr ~ ,89-3, lo /e,fr/j• (77 ~& ~ w!to stands charged wit!t and indiDedfor Aud tltis .k .d d,...day of ... au ~ Court 1~ being tl,e c:Z-i5- da_v of lire tnrllr lo my iu bdral( of /In c,,,,,,,or,a,,af/1, - agaiu,,·/ . r~ S. 11/ESSERJ,/-:-'J,,,., Cleric <!f our said ?!~---··, at , o Coull(!', al t!te Court-House, s!tall not omit under tl,e pcna!t_y of £100. Witness, JOSEPH COVNTY---GEI:I:I'Il-;j"G-: 189'-1 , and in t/1e r {{ And !ta·ve t!ten and tl,ere t!tis I /'rif. Court, at tltc Court-llo11se, tl,c t/1_vear [!( Ilic Co111111omuralt!t. Jiff(~ ,CM. Fo11n 6'-Berlin. �,/2~7 1 �"he Sheriff' of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the Cnu,nt.'} of Rucfcingham,, 1·esidin[! remote from the place where the off'ence is chru·!Jerl to hnve been com,111,ittccl,nncl in otha respects qu,alified to serve a,s Jurors, is fu,rnishecl uon, from which yo 1, shcill tnl..:e the VeilirPmen sum,moned by yon to serue a,s J11,1•01·s u,pon the trinl of.} ··································-·········· ........... chcir!fecl with felony, :et /01· the (; ~ 1t.4<~ 4 ;/( .. day ofthe ~ .. ,, 4 ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMON~VEALTH OF'lIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREET NG: You, are hereby com,111,andeclto su,nm,on RockinjJhct1n, to be taken from injJham, C~.4........ a list funzisherl persons of the GoU,/d!J of by~ the Goiinty Gonrt of Rork resicling renwte from, the JJlnce where the offence is charged to have been corn,111,it- ted, ancl qu,cilifiecl in all other 1·es1Jects,to serue rr.qJ11.,1•ors,to attencl :ind apper11' before tl1,e Gonnty Gou1't of Rockinghmn f!hrv:.u ..~....... Gonnty, ((,f the Gonrt lfons, Gonrt'F!~ beinJl tlie12.,,~r~ to serve as Ju,rm·s npon the trial of.~.kL/{,, 0 , (p..Jf:............ day of tl,e on the ...,... ·······l8j.3 1/11u of'?tvv~.L. kd. charged with felony. ,,,J,al this theu sha,ll in no wise 01nit, 1rncler tlw penalty of £J(J(J, .Jlnrl haN' then mu{. there the na1nes of sciicl persons ancl this wri l. Witness, £1ma'1dJ.A~"j.. ................... . ........, Clerk of ow· sai-cl Conrt, at the Gou.rt .. Honse, ilze.f.)f.,--_ Cmnnwnn·eal th. clay ofOticv--.fl~"'-- ... , J 8tf J, ruul in the 1 l %th uern· of' the JJ»l~~t· ...... Cler!.·. c,r ™ �!l7,J1:~1Jt.v-LI± ~t,1/1,,w. :L c)./ ff {3 �b {J7AA/Z////_ u]V{//J �ti r �.. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Dovel Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. 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" ~ ~ "' ~ .) �;i,~I i- z ~-< t <- -,:::,-{ ~z. 2 /~.,. /.t,J c/£<-L /, / Y---u~✓, .7/ ~ ~ ('- c"'-t.-t -c,I.,, /r to/. /er/vk.._• ; 7 CA i .. cl I-?< /t;L, (! ~ ~U<t. (<-._ j' 1/ d I I, ,~1 1/ 4 / ~ /i t'<!-, < 1 1., d 1 c_,_L~ I-. <- y u c.,/«,LI ~ fu .,,tf, ,(,,- ~~L.-£ u-~ (_ 4 2f 1/Vv / ���l f ;t~ ~~t \ - :L .,,.___ t t f'1f [·~ ~ hf ~~ ~ ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Greer Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Public Drunkenness Foul Language Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor public drunkenness and misdemeanor foul language. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_046 Gibbons Greer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_069-commonwealth-v-frank-morris.pdf 8f99231f9bce54d8aab79b0c8d59b545 PDF Text Text ��~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~~ ?tr&-.~fin{ :Jr~~~~f ?'~ A?.:~tJR_~ ,r;;r = ,,= a ,!!? ,,,- .;,~ ~ ~ ~~ c4' ~7 N ,,,_o/j ,.:f;;;/-- y ~ ,,u~~- = ~X a,, ,___,-c,,,.,.~~ e. c.f?¾_,,,,..1 f 1✓, ::11£V ,,:</%"y ,,.:f / ,./,,-,,R, '«' a ·- ·? / ,e,r- ,e;. ..M",,.7 r~,.,~~, 4 ,,/4 /,;f'C,cUA-£-e-u-<,-{ c?'-n-ew'7 ~.:-r-y .itw~ /t1'va. ;PA7 o/ L:u,,t"7L4M+<=z'l'2,/ -~ ~ ,/~ '?"~L/ ~ ,,;J0~c( T;(z k//fV',v~ ~o/ f?v?1/ /P.->'~ 4',,..,~d/ ~ ~~~ ~ ~-~~ ----~ f' _;;,:,/2( t5 ~~, - , ~ ~ f~7 ~/<' //4/- ~ ~~4 4'7.._,r;r;:_ ~ r,, a~(A,<_7 ~u-( /4,:; ✓✓/~'}/ /_,f-9?~'-cJ?.u?'~~ ~~z'<'- �• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Morris Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_069 Dofflemeyer Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_008-commonwealth-v-frank-ray.pdf ebfa3a9c1c8b99b536d4a5a141eddfe4 PDF Text Text �t y , '1" V),- ,:;)-_.? {/ ~/ ~'.i.---,.- <:...£..-r.-<-<. �,. �• tli:J- �1, lo appear be.fore lite Judge of lite CountJ1 Court of Roe 'iuglta111 Cou1tl_J at tlte Court-House, .., o'clock, a. 111.,jfll tlte ~--da_v qf lite Al ~~ :J,lo tnN/j, wlto stands /~d And !!tis 4 Wilness, JOSEPH j_l{ ~, q(.~f.l._ wit/1 and iudi[ledfor Court next, being t!te / IJ-1£..--<::.e-<,,(,-<-A,c_..,.. e.~~ da_1,q/ and ti,, trNti, la ·'"J',;, bd,a!f a/ t/,c c,,,,,,,,,,,w,a/ti, a,aln.,·t ~ ~~ sltall not omit under tlte penalfv qf £roo. S. Jl-1EfSERLE j at io - rind ltave tlteu and tltere tltis vVril. Y, Clerk of our said ......., r89:,J, a11.din tit 11 Court, at t!te Co1t1'f-f-/011se, llte f/1_J1carof tlte Cont111omvealtlt. , Clerk. Form 68--Berlitt. �_, . . �IN THE -AlE OFTHECO q/ Ilic to appear be/ore tl,e Judge ft~ , 89 :J,t, da_1,q(l!tc/lJ-~ o/ ,-011/ro,•cr~ 17 ~~ .,hid tl,is k-, ,..slta/1 in a11d.. Tf ilness, JOSh'PJJ ,i/)~ said Court, dcpeJ1di11g and 11ndclcrmi11cd bel,uec11 ~w ·•····:;);::::~: 1111dertl,c peizalf_,1,qf 71 .'·,. ,1/ESSEN / 'L ,,..da)' ef ~~ 011 tl,c fr,-.da_vo/t!J~L Courl1~ci11gt!tc/ lc.,1,1),and lkc/rull, la·'"-'' "' bd,a/f af 11_1-Jl.rt~ rr·ril. Co1n1£1'Conrl qf Nocking/ia111 Count_)', al t/1c Court-ffonsc, l,E Y, Clerk q/ ~ and £ 1oo. .-/nd ltm•c i!tell m .. erc t/1is our said Conrf, at tl,c Court-I louse, i!tc in 1/,c {~-~, u'ft!t)'Car qf tl,c Co11111101111'call!t. Clerk. Form 5.5-Berlin. �~~/ "' d'L /-b ~ ~fL ~ ~ ~ ,~? . ~Ji/;- i-t' i~ ~~ J~JnJL a.~ '~ -~ Z:2, ~ o-1.0-a-efl± ~ ~J j<J,/?7 -. �Inthe name of the Gommonwealth To the Shet·»f of \)irginia, (lr, of Rocyingbam J You, a,'o hm,by comm mu/al to ,ummond~ to nppenr before the c!LdJl,eof the County CoLirt of RwkinJJ,lvim !l ""- .....day oj'thP /}~ 18.<J3, to testify n11rlthe tmth in (L and And C.·,1int!J,nt the Crml'i-II01Vie on Crmrt 1ieict, bein~ tht{.f the to sm1 on behalf of'.h~ f;;... tl1is fi.L 4 /2a-~ ........... .. .......... c~,~~~ .~.L'.l:~.7. ~.~~,:~ni,11-~:/: sni rl Court, .de7J~'.u ~.i.n~ ................... Defendant. slui I in uo 1cise om,i,t, wuler the pennlty of' £100. there i11is Tri-it.,.,-TV'itness, rl 0::-JEPH S. -~IjJSSEJnEY, Honse, the / r- rlfl.y of' /~ tJ!ILA ... .:::J~LJ' ~IAe/f.l',t.0'1,,/-t..' County--Greeting: rl.rruof' r/j ~- .Jiul have then awl Clerk of' ow' snirl. Conrt, nt the Cow·t- ....... 78V J, rmrl in the 11 8" yen?' of the Com 11101111·er1 lth. Clerk. ��IN THENA E OFTHE·COMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before l/1e .fudge qf tlie Coun{v Court :L_i!.___.daya/ 11,, tJ~ , s9 ~ la /c,l,f) and 1/,c /mil, (Suri la'"-"an bd,a/f a( q/ Rockingliam ''/JZ bdux "". Co111t{I', at t/1e Co11rl-Ho11:sc.011 tlie if '";,,, a/,6~ j;;:au/C-' 7 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Ray Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_008 Andes Ray https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_071-commonwealth-v-frank-shifflett-and-george-lam.pdf d6b880275d525174e48fe211b018796b PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett and George Lam Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_071 Lam Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_038-commonwealth-v-george-downey-and-lena-downey.pdf c6b38517047a3acf549640c709a34b98 PDF Text Text TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. The following list of persons qf the County of Rockingham, residing remote from lite place wltere Lite offence is charged Lo !tave been committed, and in other respec!s qualifi,ed to serve as Jurors, is furnished J'01j/"ro111wltic!t you s!tall Lal,e !lie Veniremen su11111wnedb_1you to serve as Jurors upon lite 1 !rial qf '~ for fltµ/ r 9-- ~ ~a_, ~ day qf thtA Court of the Com1(v aforesa1d, being the /J._ . Y],vv~ r dtai;r5ed wit/1 felon_v, set Ten:::!.! day of 71-v-v,_ , of !he Coun!J' , r8 ff. ~~Jl F-12.~~ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFV RGINIA. TO 'T:S:E S:S:ERIFF OF ROC:E'::INO-:S:AJ)I.[ ~ You are !tereby co111111a11ded to su11111wn /tam, to be taken from remote from a lisffuruislted COVNTY -GREETING-: 1 of persons of lite co11nt:J Rocking- by lite faulge ef Ilic Co1111~vCourt of Rorkingltam, t/1e place w!tere lite offense is cltarged to ltaz 1c been committed, and qualified respects, to serve as Jurors, to atte11d and appear before the Co1m(1· Court of Rockingham tl1e County Court House, tm:-+lte- d-a_;, ~f tire J,17Y ~ t-&g And this tltey sl1all in no ,!'ise omit, u11der Ilic pe11alfv of £100. rcsidi11g in all otlter Co1111{1•, al ~I, to serve as J11rors upon lite trial And o/ lta, 1e tlte11 and tltrre /lte 11a111esof said jJrrsons and tltis 1,•rif. i~·J~ ~t'i ~ , Cieri.· /1Vit11css, House. lite day qf ql our said Court, at tlte Court f'lvv~ qf lltc Con11110111, •ealfl1. Clerk. �~ ~ ~~ ~i J~ ,' . �IN THENAMEOFTHECO MONV\IEALTH O~IRGINIA, TO TE:E SE:EBIFF OF ~ You are hereby commanded to summon .... 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TtVitness, JOSEPHS. ;-- daJ qf ./j~ . ;1/......... 1 MESSERLEY, Clerk ef 0111' said Court, at the Court-House, the _,J~·... ..................................189}, and in tlze 124!1year o.f the Commonwealt/1. ,Clerk Form 55-llerli11. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tltefollowing list efpersons ef f/,e Count_y ef Rocking/tam, residing ,,-emote.from Lite place w!tere ,. tlte offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in ot!ter resprcts qualiji'ed to serve as Jurors, is furnislted _you,from wlzic!t you slzall take Lite Veniremen summo11ed by you lo serve as Jurors upon Lite trial qf ~ ,_ ~ fortlte 1,.~. .. da_11eft/1e . . c!ta1xed wit!t fe!on_y, set f.J-~ Term, / Cl dav of. ,8';J , eftheCounty fr~ I~)~~ 14-,J. jLt;;;._ ~-lb ~ !iv,L ~I t °!11J:k - (]i_,~ 111:r.wi L '1 a:t;;._/~ n, " ~ ~ ~ ��TO 'r:Ec-IE SE.:ER.IFF OF EOC::E=ING-:!c-IAJY.I: f;y~ Jou are hereby ro111ma11dedlo su111111on /1am, to be taken from remote from a listfuruisl,ed ~1' COuNTY-GR.E::C-::'ING-: persons of /1,e ro11n{1'of Rocl.·i11x- the .fudge qf f/,e Com1{1' Court the place ;p/,ere t/1e ojfe11se is r/1ar!(ed lo l,m•e been ro111111itted, and qual~jied in all other respects, to sen•e as .furors. to attend and appear before !lie Co1111{1' Court ~~ !lie Co1111{11 Court l-/ouse, 011t!,e da_1•o/ f/,{' ,-J11dtl,is th(I' shall in 110 1,•1sc 0111il, under //1c penal(v q/ said persons and q/ Rockingham jj~(,P\__ /j~ names q/ Nocki11gl,a111. residiu.f? C01m(1'. al Court next, lo sa,•c as .furors 11pon /1,c trial q/ .£100. o/ And l,m•c //,c11 and t/,ert' //1c //,is 1,•ril. IVih,e,,.Jj;:__ ~ House. tlu· 'j f da_1q/ /j~ 1 , Ckrl.- qf our said , I 89 / Court, at !lie Court and in /1,e I 1,,,4 vcar of /1,e Co111111om,•eallli. ~.1 ~ Cieri.·. q/ �~J-: . . J~ <tJ L~. ~~ t~ -~ --~~ -~ ~ ~ -~ ; \. I • . ~ ~ '~ ~ ~ ~~-: '-'. . ~':: ~~~~~~ ~~ <cb ~ u---. 'f:1g,vff1 ~ ~ '1~:/ ,6 �IN THENAMEOFTHECO MONVl!EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:S:E S:S:EEIFF OF R,OJ.i!G:S:A= COVNTY---GEEETING: 1J✓.r..d................ AJ..C. .... ~, .../.J_a...«,,c,,,._ ..... You are hereby commanded to summon ... ~··:·m ..J~ ..... ~.,1_~····~···L·;l···!~····({Tfi>ll:k,_'.g~ fi,;t.,__,i__{.,]1,.7,Lc.tlcd;z,Jc,£..t,,a, ........ . ~,&.«J~- J,...,Jc. f/j,...l .J,-Jt . ./k.L ... ..~n ···~·············•···•·····~···J~ ..J~ ..................................................... . of lo appear before the Judge ..!J..~.day 1 slj, in a 1, lite County Co11rtqf Rocki1~g-/tam Co11n/._) at the Courf-1-louse, on the ................. Court 1~t, beiug the J...i. ..~daJ of the ../!)~ to testijy and the trutlt to say on behalf of. ..~.~·~··· erlain matter· -····· ····--· of contnruersy in ............ (M.µr~ ~r./VVY.L .... o;ir said Court, depending and undetermined .................................................................................... ··························---- ~ vVitness, JOSEPHS. ... ./../ ..: ....day qf /J~ ofl~P.,,.'?'J!..'!."!.!.k ............... ~ ...................................................... . .......................................................................................................................... ... .......shall in no wise omit, under the penalty o.f .lroo. l¥rit. 1 MESSER LEY; between Plaintf!f, Dejendant . And lwve then and there this Clerk of our said Court, at lite Court-House, the ....................... 189/, and iu the -r'Ll.ftlt)'ear o.f the Commonwealth. ............... flm~ .......... C/,rk. 1:orm 55-llerliu. ��HJ THENA E OFTHECO~ ONV\TEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before the Jitdge o.f the County Court o.f Rockingham o' clocli, a. 11 • , on the ..fJ:..~day q/ the County, at the Court-House, at IO ./!J..~ .................. Court next, being t/1eLJ... ..~ day o.f /;j ...····················~~:~~/• to testijj and t/1e truth to sa)I in belwlf o.ff/1e Commonwealt/1 agai11st ..... . ... ··• .C..--...V..!~r:.~.'=:.7·························································•···················································································· :,:::~:'iE,~-~ '''.~: ;::;':~:,:-,:~: ·;;,~5,; ~:=•····· ~,,~·;,;;; ;;,;;,··:~; ;;,;;:·;;,;~ ,~;;, JiVitness, JOSEPH -J.L~..day S. MESSER /:!J.~ o.f.. LEY, Clerk o.f our said Court, at the Court-.lfouse, the ........................ , 189/, and in the rl.-4,thJ'Car o.fthe Commomc•ealtlt. ···················· ll~.Cl,rl,. Vonn 68-llcdin. ��VIRGIUIA ROCKINGHAM COUNTYTO I'l1: IU 'i'HE COUNTYCOURTOF SAID COUNTY: The jurorn of the Co.f1mon"rn:::i.l th t erm 1832, upon their fi«J~ ·:i th preser-.t S8.i0. county 189tl ,in gunpo Yder and leaden t one Ch8.rles i<i sho then and. there Gaid urJon t eir the oaths the the j rrors said intent ith him the the in was :present, Ge!Drge D , n "J the af'o esaid, upon counsel :felony that a:fores Bee,1.en a:fore- no· ney, Lena on feloniously, a1Jet tine ai dng, in~, o:d day loaded Charlef:l aforesaid, un- assist- and do and comm:it, and so to at'oresqid oat.1s their Count ,Jl.- !ll And tJ1e ju.rorG pr0sent, e and feloniously said Rnd kill. 013.ths af'o:re:::;'l_irl, do f .i:rther aforesaid, bmd.,.voft and t.1ere shot ,un:.a, f1llly .,r-m.liciously n.nri aliciously ing the a .....,rt Hin e;un then with B e den first and for Geor __,:eDowney on the thRt to mair.n,disfie-.1re,disable day Find yenr lav.rf illy, i a in of Virgin id, 1o f;'lY th,-t "thn said Gnorze Downey 11nd Lena Downey, t:1e said ChR les Breeden,in~:nanner and :form af'ore~ ~ ~ ~~ .d' ~a,~~ L 9-~·._,..,, ~. a.i-&h~, ~~. said • unln. u.lly ,maliciot.sly, anrl felonio rnly" commit the :felony afore~/ the said,aeA.inct peace and dignity Cor1r11on"1e1.lth. of' the pon their oaths a:foresai1l tlo further in 1899 County with gun theri a certtain shot, nnl11.,yf11ll.r ,,mliciously :-md :feloniously '-:it:1 lnt ,nt _ i;-:i t11e s::i.iri Charles diaa' A. le do i'urt 1 1flr in form County said ti kill. present Anrt the that ::i.fo nr-;airt, to afo esi:i.id,did GeDr.:;e Do ney to a:fo esaid R.Jainst> the loa ~.Art vli t and ther jur did Bren~n rs ·it, feloniouGly,co-:.msel,hirt::,procure,aid peace co, :nit and t.1e dignity qi o:f the one fel an . lP-a en Charles Rref,d.eL to rnaim, rlis:figure, oaths s::J.id felony 7v /(J.!.- day of on t 1e said 1.0 an thRre upon t:1eir Leria Der 1:ey be:foJ"e th, gunvow·der s:ioot then an 1.f resaid 1 said aforesaid "TP..S .HU-<J ~ cot'Jl11it te 1899 ,in and abet ny in manner co:J :1owv .ql th the and :form :bhe r �I ' . ' • J l • • ... - l J '\ • . f • ' '• < ;. I <' • \t t ,•,, •. 1, t • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Downey and Lena Downey Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Aid and Abet Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder and felony aiding and abetting. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_038 Breeden Downey