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And we hereby waive the benefit of our homestead exemptions as to this obligation, and any claim, or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this bond, or by virtue of said office, post or trust, wj!h coupons de'511f' hundred and ninety1/M.~ THE CoNDITJON ........... day of ~ ....J{ with our seals, and da~his fro»1 the'bonds of this State. Sealed ..one thousand eight ................................................ · OF T1)E ~BJVE /tBLIGATION That if the saitl . ". IS SUCH, ....... . JL~~~z~~~ .. . ... ... j r"l . ~ iiLl -.. ·PJ:t/'A ~r IL.. .~ ~l./lA,,t,L,t,lj · ·· ···••· .. . ... . .. euul.... :· ··:;_.. ···I[ ..... I~ o.~ )_~ .A'~Y ~t- . -·- _·········_A~µ :/«flA .... ..~ .~ A ~ ~;f J• ........ -....A>-rALJ ~AA,'1.l'--1.,f ···.·· ~ • " . ' ···- . . ... . .... . . . ····•- ... . shall faithlully discharg . ·•···•- ·• . . . ✓ =~-t.L/::f ~:A~_L, ;wl..ekl.L~~ . . 1.i...~··· . <fl-~ 04~ ...... 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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 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Davis Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor 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_005 Carichoff Davis Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_024-commonwealth-v-noah-rayer.pdf 42b3076c5deebc53ec1affbc46702b47 PDF Text Text �,· I//~ ;€ 7}l l }w--~1 /fi 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 1871 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Noah Rayer 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_001_024 Rayers Weaver https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_002-commonwealth-v-otho-l-hansborough.pdf 79689637b8a262a6dbab19beb7cd494a PDF Text Text COI. c_-, LT:~ OF VIRGr:IA, OOKI'!.'GH.t,,_, to-wit: COUIJTY OF L:1 the ::;ircui t Court of s& id Count~,: The jurors end :'or sci< vou:rt present said the bo(}y at th&t cou:it:r prorrise Irer1e its Otho rive of Rocki".1.gham, Pnd tern:., L. Hansbroulh, witness seduce an un1r'"rried tL.e peace evidence. cour..ty .Jecember of nIBrriage, This ldavis, _;orrJilon,rnc::.lth ·nd s~orn unlawfully fe~le ana illicit of n1·evious dj_,g;.:ity of i~ Sourt i·1on th8ir 1930, ~nd have in0ictnent of Virgini2._, on or about of RockL r.he.m, did avis, a("cinst of the of the is June and sent on the before e.ttendi ~10w oaths 5, 1930, connection che.ste in under with character, of .rirgi.1:iu.. testimony the ne: do feloniously t:1e Sommonwec.lth found in grand of Irene jury to �T eduction vomm.onweal th Ind ic t:,,e:1 t v) Otho 1.,. Hensbro-1gh ...'elony ece~ber 'l'rue ter~, 1930 ill: / ,ii tness: t. _,-.../.. ! Irene Davis V. Turman o.ru.nonweal th' s Attorney �Commonwealth of Virginia, -~:il:~:f~:;~~:i:~· thef~ay -".,""'-r.--.:t?L,,._(.,#}~)~~~~ of ...... -...."'..... of Rockingham, to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia cognizance; rendered, goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Common- and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re- yet upon this condition: That if the said. ~.....~....... 1 personally appear before the Circuit Court ofRockingham County, atthe Court:>~s.f~ounty, o,.1'.• ,.. ~of the ~-:-::=r.e~ Term thereof, being the '.d:o day oL:• T... . ; :: ' 19¥., heard, an~ at such other time 01~imes to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter may be continued having or holding any proceedin~~ or further in connection with t~:~~e~ ..a"d ... t~er::e:::::h::.~::~)7/;;;;;;;z::,:;z:: charged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent until the charge is finally disposed court, then the above recogniz:mce WHEREOF, I hereunto ........... ,19 ..~ is shall be null and void; other- ~ wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNE$S o~z~:: affix my signature i' ......... this ......... day of.. .................. . , ~ ....................................................... ��COMlvIONWMLTH t vs. Felony OTHOL. HAHSBROUGH (seduction) ��,,,. f ( I ... (_ r ,,. ../'{ (_ ( I ( I ( t f I I I) ( "f- l . ,( C _£ L f < ( ( ( I A t ( J( ,, I ( L( l ., J f~ /L /t ( ��j r l l ) l (. I { l l I �-· ���I ��1 L l r) ( ��) ����I I L I I (_• u ('. I _/ l D ...-{_,,, .t ft i.' "l ( ( ✓ ( 11: ( I { C l, l { l l l, t J, ( . ��J (. I ��, ��( I �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 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Otho L. Hansborough Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. 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_011_002 Davis Hansborough https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_013-commonwealth-v-p-koontz-alias-pierce-koons.pdf cf15b885de5d0750e37593a7607d45cd PDF Text Text ��......... - �of ✓ 9Yfljf'7Y~I - ; /4'-1/.'.,-. / ~--// ✓~~Ii ~/ \ '~ ~ (\ '1 ~ \~ , " ~ ~:t't\"\ ~ ~r ~ -J ~~-t1f ).1 1 lf~ ~~~ ��� 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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. P. Koontz (alias Pierce Koons) 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_013 Koons Koontz William https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_022-commonwealth-v-paul-curtley-marshall-lourum.pdf 12873ee266da2c4704312b55551a827b PDF Text Text �,-~ I ~j -· ~ •~ - 1j ~ ~t,~- ~l«c:S~ t ii t ~ ~l ~~~J A-L--;& 'l;: l •{ ~<~,- ~ j~ {£. ~ ~ ~ �~~~q~~ £9;~~~~~ ~~~~-&./L_;:,,~~ ~~d:~~~~L 'Yd:~~ L £: a//,,.,,.,., °' ;;U • ~ ~/ ,J~~~~J~&L-v~ -/ Lo.-,_Jc"~y /-;{" ,,_,4p= / -6'~.y ~ 1h~/,CL~ £~~ °ii~~ fl(/,J,-<-/4'_L._u d,},/ ~ ~ tJ.-.~J h )L~f ,,,_. z:,{; ,u ~ :Z,J #,,,/ Al =7 7 r ~ / / FN 'f_ ,,/ ~~~~L~--c/"---c-'(_f/~.o<.<.~--e/__.~~e/_..,, J ✓'{J.t'~ ri.L ~d If, ~-.J 7 ,,; L..#,:..v ~ "; •-KL 7-cJ~/~-- ~~~._,.,_,,_.._of ~ wh~Le~~/. - ~ //~vk~/ p£_~~~ ~~ :L~4'1-.~-L~./~-~✓ ~ ,.,,...A'-,,_:_., ,£, &.e -4<.,,,,C, .,£ ..,,L,!' ~~ Q/~ ¾t.,_.__,. ...-,/ ~ _,_,. ;:L ~ ~-,_/ ~ /-Z ~~~~~ -<./~~ L:~ ~~ 7/74 /~ q ~~~ ~~ ~/' /4/~ ~~ ~~J-r_-/'C/4 if 4 7£ ~ /-£ ~-£~Af ~~~ (jJ~ ,&~a,__,,,/ Ju~~~~ ~1) A_ '°o'T~r /~,r,,.,,,~- ¥_d ~J4- t,~~A____,_~~~~ /4_,r / ~ L./ d-eoc...U ~~ ~c?-e-</'Z,.-C:.-! ,i?~ ~ ~ ~ ef'~.,.,, ~~ ~ 6 -",,// 7/ ~ /. / ,?-'/ - 7 4 /<1<~ .,,,_,_.,=,/ ~-/ ~r!o/0 .. - �- J �Irv' ,. ):J&v<A..-l/~ J, l , l- ~~~(I ,_)- I ~)/()4{11 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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Paul Curtley and Marshall Lourum 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_002_022 Burke Curtley Lourum https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_064-commonwealth-v-peyton-goodloe.pdf 75a2d323378fbfeaf81e5ae7cbd548f8 PDF Text Text IN THENAMEOFTHECOMONWEALTHF VIRGINIA. 1 to appear before !lie Judge qf !lie C~1~n/_) Co11ffJ"lia111 --t,;:;-LJ r~ o'clocl?, a. m., (1 ~ 1 wlw staud~arged rHI:) uJ ifte~ ~n,, at tlie Co:1rt-Ho11se, al TO tfrrrr--uj. IZ,.tt, 6e,1tg rhc· ea!tli ap:ai11st to t,;tijj, ood tlw truti, to ·'0' ;,, bd,al/ of t/,c Co111111om, 1 wit/1 and indicledfor And t!tis ~ T,Vitness, JOS/j-1:.!j !l,j C~1t/l~I', daJ' qf.JJailr~.. lJL,~ s!tall no! omit under t!te penalty S. JlfESSERLh'Y, ef £100. Clerk of .our said .........., r89J, and m /lie And l1az1e t!ten a11d tliere tliis I I ,-it .. Court, a~ Ilic ,Co11rf-Ho11se, !lie 11//!t _i·ear q/ t/1e C01111110111,·ea!tli. 1_.11lLdJ , Onk. & l•'onn 6R-llerli11. �(fr Wt~ Q_JL~. df1~- ~r~ �to appear before the Ju~5,!!! {g- day ~ . 189 }, k a. m., on tl,e ~t.-1j <l.A-ltvd.. ~l1 :ijj, . . . qf the_/fui/:r~ and the truth ged with and indi[led .for who stands Wit1;,S.ss,JOS'j/;(!/!S. JJ~ day of .. !II/ESSER LEY, aJ .. Court~. tf say tl,e Court-House, al ~o being tl1e!!t-~da_11 of in bel,a(f qf tl,e Com111011wea/tl, axainst ~ L,{AA_ ~· .shall not omit under the penalty o.f ,£100. And this ... ~ the County 9#!:::tJf Rocki1~g-ha111County, And have then and tl,ere tl,is Hlrit. Clerk o.f our said ....., ,s9'.3,and in th ,, Court, at f/,e Court-House, }_tt, ym ,fi'I a/"" -..,~-,c_,,~ //,.1• C ""'=w,a/tl, , Clerk. Form 68--Rerlin. �~ ~ -~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~i ~.._ '\ �VIRGI IIA, THE TOWN OF HARRISONBURG, TO-WIT: To the Chief of Police of said Town--······················································-·······-···············································---·························-···············-·------------- WHEREAS, ...~•·····~··(J··~·······-··········································-·············- of tlte said Town, ltas tltz"sday made complaint and i1ifor111ati 11 on oatlt, before me, D. Nl. SvVITLER, Jlfa;or ef f.cf~~........ ... ...·········~····································~ - . ,,,/ t/ie said Town, tltaf ... -··--·----,···-···-····-·····("-.(J ~.~ ........daJ' of..... ·········································································-·······························on t/ie ..... T.f-fESE ARE, THEREFORE, in t!te name . ef tlte ............ ... .~.ll'Y.l..£89 .1... Co111111onwealtli, to command J'Oll _fortli- 1. -~ 1uiflt to appreltend and bring before me, or some otlier fits/ice, t/1e body of t/1e said ... --~~ ..-- ~ answer tlie said complaint, to be furilter dealt 1.t.'il/1according to law. Given ,md,r "'Y /,and and ,ea/ tld>-...'.l.'.J•__ da;• of.~• ........ ~d .. . , .. ,89 ~, ...... -..~~.·~..Y ........... [L. S.] ME::1.yor of tl"'Xe said To,vn. �-f')f,~ -;f Jft/ f) ~~ <£~~ p~L«~ 2--J jl/}1E2.. #~~=~~ �----- - - -----'\ ���I • ~ < A-/4:'M_, ( ~ ---.1 ~J t c,.) ~ ,. £-ru0/yc,U- ~ I~ . l !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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Peyton Goodloe 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_001_064 Goodloe Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_024-commonwealth-v-philip-hoover.pdf 588301979aab237ca67d395cfedbd00a PDF Text Text I . II �Yl[J , ,, I ��~ /~~~ &+-~ g_-_,F~ .,G ~ -~.A-~ ~+ /fr7.1- ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ c/--0' ~ ~a--~ ~,[,~~ ��~fJv~~~ L~ ~~ 27o/1--_ ~Ii~~~ ~ !w~-~ ~~ ' &~~~~1~ ~i~~ ~ ~ ~ 9~ (A% ('y,,., ,.._...._,.)'4 't (I.. ~ Z,y Yu1i ~ ��I ( ����- ~ ~~ '----- ry1 J~H ) -~~U(-r>rn: ~'1JWYJ. ~~ ~;/ ~ � 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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Philip Hoover 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_002_024 Hoover Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_030-commonwealth-v-phillip-and-fannie-wilt.pdf 7ac986adb07370876999593c437a74c2 PDF Text Text ' uut;~lllt ,__,_,___...~ Jr /3 <fr ~ ,maAi~ --~ -~_,<_,.,._, .... , ,__,,,.,,.,. ~!J-~lv .w4 ,LC~ /I _,, ;/ - t OJ.~,(_ ?L c> Jcl~aYl flwAS='-'-IL ~_a,,Vk_ JI::_~ J.w.4-~LJ L; J{ 'clJd ~rn_.4- ~ ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ······································································----------················································································ ················································----·························------···································································································· lo appear be.fore the Judge 6:.._ day~ ,,,,;, <ifthe County Court <if Rocking/tam County, at the Court-House, on the ~ Court 189J,to testijy and the truth to say on behalf Writ. Witness, JOSEPHS. /) :z._ ~ . .c,I,.,,.............. m .L~J··. day q( .. v... r7AL MESSER ""'7: bei~g lhej,l ~ay ef ~' _· efcf.J...... fhlf:....~~···.,/f;Jj:_···········• LEY, Clerk <if our said Court, at the Court-House, the ...189J": and in tlze I Y,th year ·•······················-············ ..,'~ <iflite Commonwealth . ............. ,Clerk. rorm 55-llcrliu. �1l 1 �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T=E s=EB::tFF OF BOCXING-=A= COUNTY---G-BEETING-: LJ. ..... L ........................ •·-······---- You are hereby commanded to summon .... lo appear before t!zeJudge of the County Court of Rockingham -·~·=·····day of thui ....~........................... Court~, 189J, to testify and the truth to say on behalf County, at lite Court-House, on the being the :Z..LdaJ!. of ..~..................... . odli+.U-....4~.~·········· ~ffifiii;~~::~~~'~ii~ f,Vrit. Witness, JOSEPHS. .12),,'". day of ~ MESSERLEY, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-House, the . .. . ..................... ,89.:r:;,nd ;n I ................................. "h year of /he Comm,nweallh. ............ """""-""Ld.J"""···•··•·---·, Clerk. Form 55-Berlin. �/' • I ('I ~ ~ �················································································---------····················•·····•·····································•············· --------·-------·········•······················································································. to appear before the Judge ef t!te County Court of Rocldngltam County, at t!te Court.House, on the 1- ~ ....&.--•···day of,,,,-___ .J.Yl=t··············· .. ....Caurt..,,,,, b'.ing th,_.2...[t6t 189J":io testify and the truth to say on behalf Witness, JOSEPHS. MESSERLEY, . •~:Z,-E. ........ day ef ~ v ............. ;-···· . ~flt...M. ......... ~~········· .. And this ......................... shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of £100. [¥rit. of OrJ.""'/f,.-__.... And have then and there this Clerk ef our said Court, at the Court.House, tl1c . l'orm 55-Berliu. ��·····•···············································································-------············································································· ·····················•··•···•·········-··•··-------- to appear before the Judge J~ 19.............. day of tkh~ 18~ County Court o.f Rockingham County, at the Court.House, on the ~ P.,·~·1 fn!f:._.....~.Jbtl: r .... ...... ....... Court ,_,~bring to testify and the truth to say on behalf in a certain matter .... --------·····················-··················•················································. ef the ef ef J~ controversy in our said the of~ •·· • • Court, depending and undetermined ..... between £DM-:tr.P.............·......··································-·····-····································································-·.Plaintijf, .-~ :~;<!,.Lft;-!:,~·!:::::/f!!:;:;::;~ :=~=::·:.~::: f¥rit. Witness, JOSEPHS. MESSER LEY, Clerk ef our said Court, at the Court-House, the tW . 2.,~ ..dayqf ·~· Form 55-Derlin. ��STATE OP VIRGINIA-To\J\/n of TO THE CHIEF Harrisonburg, OF POLICE OR ANY Whereas ..&~~--········~···············of ~ .................of OF SAID TO.WN. the said town, has this day made complaint and ;ofmmatioo on oath befo;e me, D. M. SWITZER, ...... to-\J\/it: -POLICEMAN sa;d town, oo tbe ... MAYO;;__F SArn TOWN, that_~~ 3- .... day oL ........ ~..........,89,£~ ==y·--Q._ _ .... ~~·······~·~······f····~····-!r···~······rr~ ..... ~~~~ ;n sa;d to':__d;d~~.~ ...-~ ....a,.,.,L_("~--- ~~c~~~~~=~ These are, therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice, to answer the said complaint, --;1-~d,.······-···~~ ................... . the body of said .... and to be further dealt with according Summon the following witnesses : ___ to law. · Given under my hand and seal _ ······························---··•··············································································································································--····················································---- Executed this ....................................... day oL ....................................................................... r 89 ..........., by arresting ............................................................................................ and bringing ___ Judgment on thL ..../.f__~day testimony on oath oL ....·-···~~ 4-~ oL .. L~ ............. ··········-····before .........---······································-···············-············-····· ....... S--:-" 189 Defendant found_········-················guilty upon the .......... 't::...... ~~ .......... £~ -················································•···································-·•··································································································----- and it is adjudged that... .......... ·-----·· the above named ......................... -............................................................. . ................ ___ . �/Jt7~ J~(IJU~ &'~ ~ /9/4-;- ~ oJ?rJ-- / ~,·/~. 47,,,,:f 4-~~~tlA<da-!' 1/d_(~~ ~4y /4a!.__-_cf~d--~d&Y9/4df7.7' ~ /,g>-;J-u-ka----~-~~~ a---o ~-d.L/~-:;L }.ffe lff. ~ r~_!._,c9-dJ~ --- ~~'-~L#-~~--~ (/~ /ru:£T//4 ~ ~ ,e4~ ~( '-QdL,.._<~ . £::41/44 e ~~ ~~~/d,t~~~-~,,;~ ~ /. ~~J~ a 4 M.a---J'~ ~ ~ - ~ UA~ ~~ /~~ W?,e~£4,.__, ---~~,,___;_'7 k - =u. ~<.., ~/«a--u.:7 ,:/ .,~ ,z.d.,_ < ~'-~ ..._ (}~ ~ I'~ )rd- ~ ~ '2 ~ -- ~ ~~ ~9. -,,4~_,,,,, ~ ~pv... ~/6_,c~@~~ 4-£«- ~~ ~, 4-,0 b-~ ~ ~ / 9 /o. ~~ !&1~ t&_t't&~ ~~ ¥~ / ~ij~~-{}t~ ei~~ ~96~ ,,y-/d7 e;~~, ~ ~ ,,A,d/-ui/4 ~;,' k ~,&;-.:._ ~ C ;/ J ------- �State of Virginia, Rockirutl1an1 Gounty, to~wit: J11 tl1c Gouqty Gotirt of tqe said Gou.nty: 'l'he Jurors of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, in and for the body of the Connty of Rockingham, UPON TBJnR attending the saidConrt, OATH PRESENT, thnt ~? /j' on tl~ }u_U4.../ clay oJ in the year Jt._~~)~-ic~ 18~6: in to or 0rc11piecl "·itl;l th<>dwelling-honsH of the said in the clay time of tbat day Pd;,;~ ~J!.~w:e,,;..I - UJ:L,A the said County, a cel'tain onthonse, called a, ff7-&_ .the property of one.)/~.~ )1~_ 1,, : not adjoinin~ f fA--f'~u_ ..... there felonionsly did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattles },!,J~ IJir~ .._,;M-1/z:r;;;;, ,;:;1.;;/{.~, ,~;t~c am1 carry away. And)1✓.1, 1.~1z=1.a.,:1,,ff!} ... . ~ and now situated, of t-he-sa-i&- ti!"rt,~';;f;,;;onsly to steal, take 7 c:p-rr, ~ JL'~i:~.~ fl.Ck /1.//A~ r ~l~fjjd/£-&_b:J/f:!!Jtl~~~:::f.:i, {; ;._!f::....~:'f{z,~ I} ~-~ ~~J;:dft?jf;~"'"6J" - '.f/7iC~ ~' 111{;/ ,r~ ...fl:..w,°¥F~~./4..,,,~~l~ff<~~;:! of the ~0ocls and chattles of tlie said#..0~J1 1 in i;he said 011thouse. then aud there being fo1111d,then and there feloniously against the peace and dignity of the Common we tlth or Virginia. f?~:.l/-i..lu~~ aforesaid, do further present, that .. -o/ /6 ...~ay on the 7flA And the Jnro1·s aforesaid, lfutLtt~ away, upon their oath [{)~f,J.,~ .. - of . .Ll✓-.l~ . . ..... . ... . ::::;c~ ~• -p~;._. .. , in the year 189 6, in the said County, a ce1tain outhouse, 1 ~;t:h;h:r:::::~n; h::,:e ::l:•.:~oii=: :, 2 ~::: Ctu.) did steal, take and cany 7 the ·e situ tecl, in the night time of .that clay felonjouslY.: did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattels XI ~l--&.«. .~..1 l;f-U.. '-<-l~ take and carry a\\:Y· r- I M,, ~~ ~ 1. '#-y« IJ?--.;r/U.::0. . ..L<J. •..111 th~·s-aid outhouse t 1en and there bemg, felomously to steal, of tlie saicl}.fa4i~."~t }u ....;;f~:lt.~.Mk~.~ d.M4/4.~~tt.:~111 ?&,7"l&-:r ~ -7L(~ And./1~7~~··7rw~ ,d~.J /4~ 1<J.(/4j 1=-d£?!:iv~~ ~if;::~::!./1#~~1-~~;,~:c~. o/11.:~ ,,.~,.,fl~~-t•,,/1~'l;k ~~2, -;J'-!.l.:;1..., J--.'... ~ ....¥ ~ ?~. 1 ~1,1,-~ .•... )~.~710~'1_u1s. .... Ju.... -::Pr7~ 1 1 of the goods and chattels of the said¥~ h1.?t~~ ~~-t.<_~,,..._in the said oni4?ouse, then and there bdng fonnd, then and there feloniously did steal, take ~~nclcarry away, against the peace and dignity dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony J/d.. .../ 1 1£,1-: V.[t.4.d.,. 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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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Phillip and Fannie Wilt 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_030 Fayle Wilt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_047-commonwealth-v-r-g-hawkins.pdf 6d005af49a35d809f2cb007fa6d7994c PDF Text Text Il 1t. f /1 ~ • 7 t I I I Iu1u ~lj l !, I I (p,,,,, l / 1!£,,.1,.,-<1,~~,(_ 1"n!~ ,t • l 1 )! vz.<"- .f,!.rt' ~' t<' ( l ~Y ~ / .. , r-e. r d~ t,? :· ; -;:~ ~ r C ./ // ~/ :/ 2¼:•t::! 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'l--vl{ Jf;} ~ ...~ ' I /1, _j 4'.-<~, ('! ,u~I j), ''ll/,A ( C,{ (! ;},,(/ frr_ \ l t{ t,ii,IV) 1 - /£-/,, 1 ~'Vl:/J11 <-v l b[, c( ·17,t< c v. ~ Pl,(,'.,,,7 j,"7 fen/f l't <,1'(I ftv fr ~ ebJ if fi 1d ;r;:,,l I,, cl i '"'thJC'/l I, JS 'iI )fJ H ~L/L/ rl //1Y.-✓) J /},1 ' d l l. o<.11d 1. I, 1 4<,i/ c, If)'), Ct X/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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. R.G. Hawkins 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_047 Hawkins Meadows https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_035-commonwealth-v-r-h-meyerhaffer.pdf 5bc917f30aa05c7de70cf4acdaca1cd1 PDF Text Text ���~ A~~ C,:i_~ Ca_~~ ~~~~/d/Jf/~ ~_k/ "-L/?oc/UU ~~ //h 17 µ./ ~ 4A--1 X .~ .,v/~~l /~ ~ "'--'7/'v "} 'd>p-~'71 fa' ~u, ~ ~./U,?~~,,_cL{',,At,, C-~U:~< ~a_ ~ 1( . r L'.'.l~~~~ 6o/~~ La~~~ a .,uz--7 c{Jf~_f?a_,~ r ~ ~ ,:,,,L,.r, --~ £i.A--<--1 a.A' c.(_' ~ ,a/uLet. --4~ c_e ~ v<. ~/4--~ 7 c__A/2/C~ ~ A~ Jff-U%~ ../4,t_-PJ~ .cuv.-<-«_ ~f<-./J,,v/ ¼ #'I c ~_;_u~ ~ll>-<-aAI __ Jv fu.A.MJ;_,,7}; ~ ~A L /a,u d& a...<.d ~~ v<.. 4., -v1 « I~-{ ~<-44-~ '-7,:,<- ;P ~£ ...~ _!o.__,,I!;{+t ---t!f~ /4 {/a-< CZ ~~ lf~'--'----f__~ A~,,,.,, A/M ~ -~ d /~c--.h-.,,1'" N~ -~/7kAa_e'« I r/U Qo?,,.,~ 'a._ ·'}/lp{_ Ji! I{ 7"J~~k /4 ~~ ~-~~~ .~a-~/~~./ -- 'tr &{ a. c.,_ li.'a:tt,1/4 d JU ~A'_ J/ A .e - J ~. c--l <2A.,(_ &'V/23__ .~ ~ d/.~v((7"~~~ /45~.A~ /¥~~~( ��_/r[r;;::12 #/a 7' ;:.. •. )tt?(J.,,~? <} v1/~gte-~~·a< I/ 1 ~ /4 a.A,_£,,1,,l~ --7 ) ~0 _,,ffL; }A/_;_, 7f'~PZ/ 2e'2 :J ~~u ~ ,t;Z. 1 q,--v, d. a. C If a,w_,& ~ °!,- ~ 1/11.,(, I /4r _ J /lt-vt.; "--~<--<-,.,,,.,✓~ //u.-.Y .&f'--,x l.:Y17 / t11a_ i' ~4 Z-p ~ ?,' Z>--e ~< ,,_,_a 7 u '< l/Jr.J\ /4'l~~z1/J.-/J(_ --<'. 1 � 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 1897 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. R.H. Meyerhaffer Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. 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_035 Lang Meyerhaffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_012-commonwealth-v-richard-donovan.pdf 67383c6a721b04ed9624ed0450098612 PDF Text Text ' �hJ. !le/z ~ /L~arL ,!I C1 ~97-r.n:.:z,--c 7€.£ &:1 { -i.a ~ t~ ' ;{;",qi """~ .... Z. ,fr/ t' - ,,.(➔ ~ ~ 'tp/4?-r.L, /-- / ~: J lhzA~<✓-/- � 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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Richard Donovan 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_002_012 Donovan Fultz https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_043-commonwealth-v-richard-hussey-abraham-paul.pdf 4b4f2e4ec9449258c25d8b5af192459d PDF Text Text ������!~ 'l ,, J..t I Ir ) ' ..... . "' Jli ' , ~ ~ j. I [ , f ('( 4,. I L '• f ,, ;; ~t ~ : /J I \ I (J I I I ' • ,~ ' , t LI I " I Ci .. I~:,- J.~,,., ,( (, ~ / JI/ ~--- ..., I,, I &0 (; ., f > , I Lr /6 I ( V ~ v ' • tt <.. ,1r-ff IL I / Lr ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before the Judge ef the County Court q/ Rockinglzam Coun~v, at t/ze Court-House, at ro m..,: ~-=--.............. ~ .JI M-4{···············-········ ............ .................... . o'clock, a. tlze_/;/__ ~-~~-------------- day qf t/it.A.____ Court'-=i; being tlze_;l.,b_ day o.f 189f', to testify and the ruth to say in behalf o.f tlze Commonwealt!t against ............... ··················--- who stands charged with mn+mduled-f-or -Lr. ...... _.. And tltis.. .. Witness, JOSEPH ~--~~,:_~,_ ------------------------------------· shall not omit uuder tlie penal~v o.f .£100. S. MESSERLEY, J./e1bayef.....~~~············, And lta,•e then and tlzere this lVrit. Clerk of 01tr said ~~;;;;.,.a/ r, and;,, the , )! /1[,,_.,.,,, l ,89 Court. at tlze Court-House, the 11,, Cammm,,vea/lh. ,,.,.7'f ····· .... , CM. Ponn 68-Berlin. �L. . ~- ~ 8:!LJ.:. ' ~(N~ -.. ~~ ~&~ 'ci k~ L____..____________ 1;ff . _·:.. 1 tL,~{/~ · .....,,.,__,. ..... ~ 0tb '= 1 , e:1, �~tate of VirQinia,Townof Harri~on6urQ, to-wit: To the Chief of Police, or Any Policeman of the Said Town : Whmnsr·omplainf foL____ )Jc1c,,,,rc<:YL_ .......~-·--, (/nrl inj'of'niation on ordh before nie, 0. II. a1Ji<.J.( .../..~~··i···~····_,1~ of the sniil tmcn, has this d«y made. j'J;TJ,j"~or ................... of the Bll,t6 of the sciicl town, that totcn, on the ............ /.rf...."............ clay of ~~,--~~~•~utt~~-,1 1'hesP m'e thenfore in Ifie name of the Conimonwealth 11·ith to r1pprehenrl ancl bring ~~ .... l.~~···fff.. of' Virg'inia, to eomniancl uou, j'orth- before me o,, some other Ju,stiee the borly of' the said ............................. . .... ~.................... to ansicer the said complaint ancl to be fiirther r7Palt u·ith aeeol'(ling to lau;. q r Gice11,wuler 111!J hand (ltid seal this ........ ./<f.. ............ cfoy of ...................................................... , 189.fl.......• ................... ~...................... (SE.d.L.) .................,......... ~ Jllauor. Su111mon the f'ollo1l'i11g 1l'itnesses :............................................................................................................................................................ . Judgnie,it r2.t;. ..~ ......... duu on tlie ........ DefPnclwd J~······ ............................... , of'_........... J.~·······J.~, f'owul .............................................. _gnilt!J iipon the testimony _11;;:!:"?:,;7 ✓-«-i,····~ ;, ;;:~ndg;d 189K.. .....• on oath of'.... ,L~-··fA<.,./. __ . ~~;, :t;;'ziz-'LfL.-f/~P~•,~ f' -----M.______ ~;ft 9Jta,,~ �l.. �EYerett Waddey Go.. Stationers •nd Printers, } i:<.ichmond, Va. ace Form No. 304. f-j'!.and firmly bound ~-;::; u~to the Commonwealt~ o; Virginia in the sum oc;zf__..,/-t.,-~:~ .... . ......... ... . ............... _Dollars, to the payment made to the said Commonwealth whereof, well/an~ truly to be of Virginia, we bind ourselves and each of us, our and each of our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. And we hereby waive the benefit of our exemption as to this obligation, and any claim or right to discharge liability to the Commonwealth arising under this bond coupons detached from the bonds of this State. day oC~ ~ ....... - GF b,y-¥1-Fttieoha-id-e~,13M-t Sealed with our seals and dated one thousand eight hundred and ninety . . any er trttst, with this ...4 ..~...-L. ~zG,,,...__ ~ . 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Teste: .............. -Clerk. �---- lI (c) 0 .. ... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 0 ~ .,... ~ (:) p .,.,,,. ~ J~ ',;) ..... s:, 0 "I- ~ tll 0 z !=' II I I sz :' 1:3 !"' �/J 4 I CT Lt !) s qlf(/lf Cj'trJ 191. j_ 2 , :i 7. 8" t ;?J b ff 1i 6/t<-~, i C.-61 fl 2-:i_j) J u-:,11 ~ !frtb.i➔-J~ .... / s- 1-tif ~d �� 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. 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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_043 Dearers Hussey Paul https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_003-commonwealth-v-robert-craig-and-laura-lam.pdf aac619ac0ffc6c4b0f7fbd07af5e30ab PDF Text Text £C 1932 Ii== /l}f-tp COIIMONWEAL'DI v. ) J'elony LAURA LAM and~ ROBERT CRAIG (extortion} /r,.,g,_ leu,../3 �, sf) ;JD JLJD I, ��CLUMSY LABORER. You olumsy dirt slinger, you lazy. stupid ft!llow. You would knock your brains out were they not so mellow. The way you 1188 your shovel. and your blunt pick, But proves tha.t you a.re the greenest kind of Mick. Go dig yourself a. grave, and jump into it too, It's the wisest thing that such & fool C9.D do ,~RlNTEOt1·-.L .A �. I t l { ( 4 . j • f ' . 1 {, ,. '4 -~ V ·•· .;_I �. ....• • •• •....... • ... ..•• . •.•·•. . . ,, ~ j POWDitPUFF ro11Y A tyoopetfices p~tlet, But hehas naughton yo11i YouhaveenouShUfXJI1 yourface Toki11a troop or two. I �~. j i1I: I r / l t t C ( g<( '. 7 L 1. I �(f ·. ?. '.J;.,, N R}\IDOFHOUS ~ flf10 Hf1.P YOUR HU ~ OJNG YOUR OWN I) y.JILL APPRECI --------- �0 '&-ea/-. )J d f 'l r-(_ -•,.( A:( 71~ -Le...~ • ~...r. LM dct.-r ·c l r6 t > £ c <.....f /( ' ))I(_ I ft 'l rfi t(7t - ( _ ~ ) 7 <' , (..-... ' . . ')- ., t:'tA., , '""1'.~.t. CI C ~- 1:t ~1 (' t7/q_ ~1 7 , l J 1 (.,; \.,. t C.(. l'') \ f .(_('"t ? k I 1 l. �DUMB:ELL ;.- A woodendumbe11 hasyou beclt WhenJ.11is sJ.id and done, Tuedumbellb.aotwo wocxienhea~ While)OUhaveonlyone. ~RINT!:O IN U S A. • �Prisoners Reportof Rockingham County Jail /;) Month of [~ . _...... ... f . . . ge ~J - tZzd:..~ /J Date committed . RacJ.~ingle" ity Ordinance I kid ..................... State .... fur trial ......... months months .... ...fJelcl for penitentiary ..... . ................ Held for other authoritie- .. ... Date discharged DESCRIPTION .Height . .... n:ars ... .....years . Fine ................. . Costs ........................ Time in jail.... Behavior Di\·orced . ...Held for Grand Jury .. ............. Sentence ..... Held a' 111sane.. . ..#. :-larried. ...Time in C. S. ... 19J~ . OF PRISONER ~.. J.. .\eight/,.Z.J ........ ...color of eyes 6. ~ .. Teeth marks .. .. olor of hair .............. . d~ . .............................................. Hand marks Arm marks ....................................................................... Face markF". Shoulder ............................................................ Back marks marks Thigh marks ...... . .....................................................£ nee marks ............................... Calf of leg mark: ....................................................... Foot marks .. Fingers . ............................................. Mole marks ................. . off ............................................ Breast Neck marks marks Left arm marks ............................................................... Right arm marks ............. . Left leg marks ............................................................... Right leg marks ............ . Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State .............. . ...Amount to City : . ...................... ................. ..... . .............. ............ ... . ...Deputy and Jailor heriff. ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham County Jail }Ion th .. ~I.ale ........ ~ ~ge1J· Fn~de)/( //.'%: ... Place of BirthtJ'~ Physical ·ity Or ~ condition~~ t Can read: .. .. ~ .. ,uite nancc . .. / Date committed ..mg e ... Time in LI. S. Born.. .. . Behavior ~ \Veigh,/f?~coloc ,!:!:: \'ictim?,.~J'".t2 . /U~ ._ Held for Grand Jury . ....years . .. ..lleld months . for penitentiary ....................... . ..... Date di-charged DESCRIPTION ........... . ........... months ~RP~ ............. Held for other authorities r ~:, .years. Offence Co1 nitte~·t;.eA- Time in jail.. 111::,ane .. Dirnrced .is person a< ·unk~/1'_/tlnw L , · 4U ~ . State Co ·t . "''l arnel . ...Sentence Vine .. Height .. ·( ' R ac :,f.,,d,. ' Occ~on J~Ield ior trial Held a / if Foreign ~··.. . ....19<A..3 ( ............................ . ................................................ . OF PRISONER of eye~ Color of hai~~ /3.a..... ........................................... Teeth marks ... . Hand marks Ann marks .................................................................... Face mark Shoulder marks ................................................................ Back mark Thigh marks ...................................................................... Knee marks ......................................................... Calf of leg marks Fingers ... ................................................ Foot marks .......................................................... .. off ..................................................................... marks ....................................... Right arm mark' Left arm marks Left leg marks Mole marks ............................................. Breast Neck marks . .... } ine after prisouer .................................................. Right leg marks . at jail; Amount to . .....................•............. ··•··············· .. tate $ ............................ Amount to City $ ....................... ... ...... ..................... Deputy and Jailor heriff. �" �hereupon, by counsel, grant the the said moved the Court them a new trial court evidence to give and the direct the failure failure to sustain because the Court dence a letter Mrs. the demuITer allowed written ruled said cepted objections, if anything they pronounce sentence, and it at by Robert and into evi- it being inquired the addressed evidence and the accused, and for indictment Craig, the is therefore considered considered to showed, the was court over- by counsel, ex- of the prisoners on them, and nothing the Court to• the con- knew or had to say why the court sentence which defendants, defendants to be introduced to of the the motion by Mrs. Laum Lam; whereupon, th ere to; or alleged refusal by the to the and introduction the commonwealth, Laura Lam, which letter, not received not of the verdict is contrary of the to sustain for and Laura Lam, said of the asked court in favor of the evidence aside and because instruction clusion Craig the verdict and because of the a verdict to set because law and the evidence of improper Robert being sufficient by the Court, should offered to delay etc., ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: ~~R:~r~hatont'h::i:f ~~ 1=~ day of~ surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me,-········· .. ........... . '3:l~..... (~.,,,r-V'~ ...~., (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) and acknowledged t to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia heard, rendered, . .. '------- goods and chattels, . of Virginia lands and tenements, each in the sum of ...12..~ ($/, ....Dollars, ........ ), for the ~se of the Common- and they each severally waved their homestead and before any court or judge hereafter ... ,.,.~~.,_.~::;;,,,..._< of the said County of Rockingham, to the Commonwealth ·····~·~··/2.,_ .............. ~ ........ ~ c_ , exemption having or holding any proceedings to their re- in connection with the ... e•.•:~;e: ... ::~ ... t~er:h::::::h:h:a~:;r~ ..•... ::::~: cl arged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent until the charge is finally disposed court, then the above recognizance of or until it is shall be null and void; other- wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS ·WHEREOF, I hereunto Cfl--f /.• 16.~ affix my signature -, ?..... this ...... .day of..................................... . ....... ···········~······························· ................ •...... ~?. .................. ~ _.o/ ,,.,.. V t . p-; or .......................... BAIL COMMISSIONER_) .............. . �,• �COMMONWEA 1TH v. CHARGE TO THE JURY ROBERT CRAIG If Lam, you find or either of the them, accused, not Robert guilty, Craig you will and Laura say so and no more. If attempted extortion, you will in the you find say confinement months. as so and fix penitentiary nor more than them guilty, five in jail charged their or either in the indictment, punishment at ot: not less for a period years, or, for a period in your not of them, then confinement than discretion, exceeding of one by twelve ��Commonwealth of Virginia: Yo~.'°:':u~en.~gc "•::,c:: •• :•... ~og, to a~p~efore at~ the Judge of the clock, a. rn., on th ircuit Cour2 f Rockingham ....... day Co111dy, at the Conrl Housr /hereof, of............. ~~......... to testify and the truth to say in behalf of e Commonwealth 19~ brf ........ ~~6,<,,)·~~ ~c_21::~ who stands chargeda:;it And this .. . .. . . ... f'Jl[SS ...~~7 ...•.•.•••••• .. . .... shall not omit 1mder penally of £ I 00. And have then and /2 ROBERT I' 6 l JUJ{Y .. and indicted for " felony misdemeanor. there this Writ. day of...... r the GRAND SWITZER, Clerk of our said ~igt, <'¥ ....... 19 fif;nd HMUUSON&UI\G YA ;,, th, at thr Court Ho11sr, !hr "?~~Ink t7 d'_~ �:2 .... :,:, t'J ., CD ?. C: 3 3 0 ::, (IJ ..... 0 ~ ~ \\ C: 0 '< .-.. 0 �In the Name of the Commonwealth ~-:~ of Virginia: I the Court House thertof, to appear before the Judge of the C~1J)t r;ourl of afw--;J;rgck, a. 1n.,on the 3:# ./?.,la::io{..... 19 ....... , . who stands charged w~~ _;:dieted for a felony ~n.eanor.And this.. -~. .. . shall not omit muler penally of £100. Ami have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. J,y of . . (fB_~~T SWITZER, ;r~ 192j,,J Clerk of our !_~idft!!_, ;n 1b, 15~~ ?L P 8, L. PRESS. ftARRISONBURG. VA at the Co11rstHousr, the . . _6.~ Cf,,k �Executed Jan,IIth 1933 by deliveri~G a true copy of the 1ri thin stu~.,.,~onto Chas .L Williams, Jorn R.Logan, :r.C.Earley, Ed Hughes, Chas See, and B.F.!artin each in person. _Deputy for C.R.Favrley, S.R.~. 1 1J -1 1J ~ ~.~~ ") . ~1 'r-/ ~ '~ �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, } To-Wit: Rockingham County, To ............ Whereas, ~> ... r,.~ ...P..Y.e.~.~...9!1:~~.f. ...C?.f.. ..~c,-~~.c~.t ...... ~~i:t~ibi~~~~~~;? 0 ff:z~q,,,o-I ,.(./. 1 .. ...... 111.iems............. ..of the said c::~, has this day made com- plaint and information on oath before me, .. R •.. S .....D.wye.r. .. ....................... c.f.;-£;, that .......Laura on the .. 25thday ..Lam .and .Rober .t...Craig ............: .d of. .. Oct.ober .............. .. a Justice of the said ~ ........................ of the , 19..32,m the said Coum:y, d1d.... unlaw.fu.lly said ~ ..and ............. L ,...... Willia.ms., ....... .f.E=ilQP.JO\\~l.Y ..~ tt.~m.Pt...to ...ex:to.rt ...fr.om...llim>...the ...s.a.i.d..... -~riE3 ...~.1ll..'?f ..~~(). ~11rid:r.~<:l ..8:ni_.._:f~f.~Y. ..(ic,.~~.8:r.~.1 ....b.~....niE3~_Ils ...()_:f'. ti....~111:'.e.~ tElilJ~ ..~-E3~_t_~:r., against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealtliof Virginia --·············································································································,··························································•· These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith o,~ Qm.fi? hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said L~:u.rn..L?,m..1?-.no. ....o:ber.t ..Cr1;1J,g.... ..... ...... ... ..... to answer the said complaint and to be fur~dealt mon}/,fL ': tU<, .. \l&~....~ ..I M:;.,~ . .... ~( . __...... ~~ ..,_CR✓.;&/.<i3a&1-&.s to appear and give evidence in behalf of the yommonwealth, Given under my hand and seal this :Z..b.. .. day of.. ........................ Service Press-170 che body of the said ............................. .. . .... ............... . . ....................... . with according to law. :~kd.Ch-1. to appre- ~ And you are required to sum- £!~ U/( /) ...Jk.~kb ..d..........~Ud.~ ....... .. . . on the examination touching the said offence. ~71 ...... October .............. , in the year 19..~$ ... . ...,:d.\,,. J. P. (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, I, ........... .................................................................. of Rockingham, TO-WIT: .. , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County State of Virginia, do hereby certify that................... ...... _.......... have this day acknowledged .. .. .. .. .. .. and .. ............ _.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .as his suret ...... , themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of.. ..... Dollars ($ ..................... on this condition: .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . )to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, up.............. shall appear before the undersigned or the That the said 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 under my hand this, the .............. day of.. .. ......................... 'J.P. .... C: ~ .0 "' ... ... <: 0 ..... ~ 0 ·~ l! ~: ...c: .... (!J .,; > 6 6 0 u ... ... '~ "' ...c: u (!J ..C: J~ -v),r- C: ..a C: 0.0 -~ C: .:l :g·~ ~ ::! -:d_~~ ~ it M~,~ ~.:; ~~ d,:!'" ~ ~ J \ "'--< C: o..<.+:1 0 .....\.\._ • "' "Cl ·6 "' :.a .... C: ·- "' "' .0 "' :a ... 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J., t;; ~ ~~r-;:t;;. ~tz;;i;.. ~..-~ r?Cl<.Lt:-1 )(~c -=~~: .... " r ~ . -~ pa. ~ ;;!:,'-r ..'2,tJ--,jl.V~ ri,w .,t, i---t ~1-1 ~r1 ~ t ,P. ~ ~ -~'}>..Ci ~ n--~ · f ~ (TY . 1~y~~ t Ai ,-'-.L...rk~ I ( ➔~ . ""'Y~. /A ~/../ . I;~ �= ~-~ -------- - __j --------- ------ ----- ------ ------------- ------ ---- ---- ��.. �r-- �~ ;,j --~~ ~-... C %~ir ~ .,. 9- ~,~ --~/ I , r �COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOE' ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand body of said at its of said jurors County: of the Commonwealth in and for County of Rockingham and now attending December term, 1932, upon their oaths said do present the Court that L Laura Lam and Robert in said County, A. Williams extort Craig, on the 25th day of October, did unlawfully of a certain and feloniously offense, and thereby from him by means of a threatening two hundred fifty dollars, against 1932, accuse Charles attempted to letter the sum of the peace and dignity of the Com.~onwealth of Virginia. This indictrnent A. Williams, in court is found on the testimony John R. Logan, and ¥. C. Early,, and sent before the grand jury of Charles witnesses to give evidence. sworn �Extortion I..--- trf~ Commonwealth v) Indictment Laura r~ I Lam and Robert Craig ft ' ~ felony December term, ,(\ A True Bill: ~ ~- ~ I ,- o e:rmn , ~ ~~~t ¢ Grraftji>-tA ' ~ Witnesses: ' 1932 ~ f ~ x,-[~ rl \ Chas. A. Williams .John R. Logan W. C. Early D. w. Earmn Commonwealth's Attorney t ~r· t 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 1932 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Robert Craig and Laura Lam Subject The topic of the resource Felony Extortion Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony extortion. 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_003 Craig Lam Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_011-commonwealth-v-robert-dessez.pdf 097f6b730a1dde17f6693b98d54c72c8 PDF Text Text •~\'R ,934 #-119'il ·coMMONWEAI!rH v. ) ROBERT DESSEZ Felony - r;; {1nv. mans.) ~ V ��STATE OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHA.M COUNTY, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand of said jurors the body of the county Court Robert at its feloniously against on the 8th and unlawfully the peace This 1934, did kill of E. Kiser, Custer, 1/. E. Cookus and sent Pete Turner, the grand oaths said present in the 1934, and slay that said county, one 1bward Custer, vhe Commonwealth of Virginia. on the Carson and _____________ before in anQ for and now attending upon their indic t~1ent is found E. of Virg·ni day of April, and dignity Fawley, in Court of the State of Rockingham, 11.pril term, Dessez, County: jury testimony Holsinger, of C. R. Harry , witnesses to give evidence. sworn �Inv. Ius. ~ Commom,ea 1th v) .... In die tment fobert t uessez ~ Felony lpril term, ..i True ,fitnesses: 1934 Bill: C. R. Fawley ::£. JE. Kiser Pete Turner arso:1. Holsinger n. E. Cookus r\ ~ ~ ~t t ~ ~/ D. W. ::ar :an Commonwealth's Attorney \ ~ w � 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. Robert Dessez Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. 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_011 Custer Dessez https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_013-commonwealth-v-robert-herring.pdf b79d2ecd8cef7a51d3958e2576d13caf PDF Text Text cmr O TIVEA.LTHOF VIRGINL., 1., to-wit: COUNTYCF Rr-CK WIn the Circuit Court of said The grand in and for ing said the Court present that cou:tjty, a certain there a t.en y,and at its term, Li ~ey, _pril :~rring, feloniously dollars, said being, i~ the said Court .,. ":J. Lucas, and sent before ana said take, the chickenand carr goods and chattels of the said - then and t.ere of the _,ommonwealth of Virginia. Liskey, in the intent of and dignity ent with of the value did steal, indict in said of II. E. Liskey, to steal, feloniously This do baby chicks cnickenhouse ta:rn, oaths 21, 19~4, and enter, H. E. Liskey, seventy-five of the l~rch the property feloniouslr and now attend- unon their 1934, did break of the one hundred of Rockingham on or about c_1icken house, and there thirty-five of the Commonwealth of Virginia county goods &nd clllittels house jurors body of said Robert situate, County: end carry on the . V. Shifflett, jury found, away, against is found the grand being to give the peace testimony witnesses evidence. E. of Ii. sworn in E. �H Commonwealth v) Indictuent Robert ::erring ::Telony Ii.pril .n term, 1934 'l'ru e Bill: " r. Vii tnesses: J. .3. D. d. Cornr.:onwealth' .!£. Lisl'.:"ey jE. Lucas V. Shifflett iarman s .Attorney �COMMOIDVEALTH APR 1934 V. (hb) ) · Felony ROBERT BERRmG ~ o/"' ./ _y' ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail I Name...... Male1 Plac ... Date committed Married ........ Femal,~····, .... Age of BiPtn.'4.e.~,A Physical condition .-: .......... .... ., .. -~=,"n drunkar :~,: :::~::wntr: .Offence .... State Fine .............. Costs .......... Time in jail Held as msane ~ Held for penitentiary ..... . ...... Faae marks Back marks marks marks Knee marks .. Foot m;irk::; Calf of leg marks Fingers ex'f ........ Date of discharge Arm marks Thigh 6 .. ... .>7ears .. . . .. . .....months .. . Held for other authorities Behavior Shoulder Held for Grand Jury .. . ....Senten,ce .. .. months C. S.. . .. Held for trial Dirnrccd off Neck mac7"~ fl[t..#;:.... Left arm marks ........................................... . Left leg marks Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount ... Mole marks . .... Breast marks . .. Right arm marks Right leg marks to State$. . ..Amount to City $ ..Deputy and Jailor Sheriff. ����Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, / T W't• Rockingham County, I o- 1 • ff...... ~.... ;;;;t:___~ ..'=..~ ..-!..................... , a Constable of said County: To..................................... Whereas, ...................... f'.1.--L:_ ..... ;;,,C""=~····-···························of the said C~as this day made complaint and inform;~,t'._oath before me, ...,..-••···-~~=·····························a Justice of the said County, that. ..................................................... /..~~························c······················································································ of the said County, on the .................. 2-:................. day of ............... 7.f.!..~ ........... , 19.~.~ in the said County, did . rP ~~~ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ...rt-1:;,#.............. 7£~£ ... -.............. ················································································ ........ . to answer the said complaint '1<'dto be further dealt with according to law. And you are required /¥ 7 to summon ................................... ,......--r: · · ✓.,.······························································································································································ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offe~:en under my hand and seal this ...... .J../........... day of....... ~·-, ................................ 0_.~~ in the year 19..l.f.:... ..~~································J. P. [Seal] �STA TE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, a Justice County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify of the Peace in and for the th at his su ret ........, have this day acknowledged themselves .............................................................. 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E-< u ·.; .., ~ -;., e e0 .,~ ~ ., OS 0 : I �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Yott are hereby commanded to summon ................... ................................................................................... ..... A/· ..·t:'·...l+?,,~~~;, .. ....... ;yj,;1; .·r/. .....·~ ~... ~· ...~ ...~ ...·~. ..... ~~o ... '..... o.\.~........ ,.=.,-;-r-·· ..'✓-,/f:;.£ ..........~ ...................................... . .. ...r"//j ...... /T· ..ii;·;· ........ .............. .~, ... ~.'ff ................ . to ajJpear before the Judge of the <;P!Jt Cottrt of Roc'}!Jh_:; at ~ 9:30 o'clocll, a. 111.,011the/ to testify and the truth to sa jn behalf • _co:t?ty, at the Court House thereof, 7~.: .. -:-:. .. of the Commonwealth ..................... agai13st 19 ?.;( .................. . ~~~-~········································· ··············· who stands charged ~wiJfa and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ...... # ..[7 ............... shall not omit 1tnder penalty of £100. And have then. and there this Writ. Witness, d,y of... THE l-)Ji1~ SWITZER, ;=· SERVICE PRESS, 19 HARRISONBURG, fl VA. Clerk of our sai;l/f}urt, nd ;. th, No. 457 at the Court Hottse, the/ 15~a;;::;~ 6 J~ ~ d__ e/,,k �� 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. Robert Herring 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> 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_013 Herring Liskey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_014-commonwealth-v-robert-john-shifflett.pdf a5455769ba2c773835643065cfdb2ef2 PDF Text Text r . ... / "" .. �' • ~~{· . V\. ~ ~ '. . -l ,& �// Jutltvrl-1 1/ J7/ ttd blL~J?la/f~ ;.12 '~1S&dt ~- J!i;-/at/Lj.'L ;;J o1aal- ~~ �� 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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Robert Shifflett and John Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_014 Lewis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_001-commonwealth-v-russell-eppard-charles-slye.pdf 3294ee881cb5bad435e3cb8913762006 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors of the State the body of the County of Rockingham, that of Virginia, upon their Rufus Lam on the 9th day of April, Rockingham, feloniously The jurors further present that did kill aforesaid Russel 1931, 1 upon their malice the felony jurors aforesaid, upon their willfully murder the said Davis. Slye on the day feloniously, were present, and assisting and murder aforesaid Eppard and Charles ously, aforethought, abetting County of aforesaidJdo Eppard and Charles fully aiding, presents, in said oaths in the County aforesaid, conspiring, oaths and murder one Robert and year aforesaid and of their in and for the said will.,u./ C9f1seling Rufus Lam, to do and commit, and so the oaths aforesaid, do say that Slye in manner and form aforesaid, and of their malice Robert Davis, against aforethought, Russel felonidid kill the peace and dignity and of the Commonwea1th of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony Lam, Lucy Davis, Herman Davis, Samuel C. Heltzel, witnesses grand evidence. jury to give Flossie Davis, sworn in court of Rufus S. F. Newman and and sent before the �' HOMICIDE COMMONWF.A.LTH V RUSSELEPPARD CHARLESSLYE ' ~ l ~~ ~~ '\ 't A FELONY A True Bill ) '\ I /_~I ~man \ ~! ,ft i' ~1 D. w. Farman, Commonwealth's Attorney ���Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countp, To-T4'it: ri/J that on the .......... ~g.~~ B_E ~T REM~M~E~, -~·····~······················• principal ..... day of ................ ~.'.". ................................. , 19.9.:t.., and~~···~':;7--4 surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ....... ~~.f.~:~Y. .... ~..~.... P..~.YJ.~.~·························· .................... . r•0 -- IS-, 01.,..cill 1 ....:....... ~.J:1 .....'.-:'...·~~..~ ........ .:::i ........ Ji ... ~.'.'.'.'.".' .. ".':..".':'.::'..::'..::.:.".'.' ..".'.'.::'..::'..:'.':.:'.':.::'..".'.' .. ".'.'.::'..::'..::'..'.'.' .. '.'.".::'.'.. '.'.'.::'..'.".'.", of the said County of Rockingham, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of .... ~]..9.... T ..9-Y~ ............. --.:-.."'.'..~"'."'.'."'.'..::'..::'..'.'."..:::.'.'."..'.'."..~:::'."~'.".".:'.".".:-.:~:::::-:-:::-:-:.=:~::'.':::~::~ ...'..~.'..~ ...Dollars, ( $ .....?.t.9.9.9 ..~..99. ....................... ), to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia cognizance; rendered, goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead That the said. ~ ... -4 . /2 yet upon this condi~~ if the C" cnit ourt of Rockingham CountY_,~the Courthouse heard, exemption to their re- .............. .... shall personally appear before of said County, on the . ~-c?-'c?-e> t4-A4 .............. ..................... ............... 7.f~he:r~l;Dg--tbe 7 ....., and at such other for the ase of the Common- .:b:~f the = ~································:··········••·••········-····················, time or times to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter may be continued having or holding any proceedings or further in connection with th\~a~:;~,:~•.•~d.then.~:d ..t~ec:h•e:::::b:esa~:=~~:~g····~·c :::: 5 charged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent until the charge is finally disposed court, then the above recogniz:ince of or until it is shall be null and void; other- wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto ···············•·········· -···························· ......... , 19 ....3.1........ . affix my signature this ............ 3.0.th ....day of ................. June ......... . ��I t.!J.~ "l. ~- J r .s,_ 9/.L~ {,.S. ~J/z; tr.w.fio/'M COMMONWE&.LTH f vs. " RUSSELEPPARD t. £. 91~<4- CHARLllBSLYE £tw~ JJ.l,,6.-r y 7 .P;.A.vl- ~ ~ ,vVvt- ~ i I {j ct,ff. !tu h '41., · ft.II.~~ r, Ir, /, "'-,-,Lu, . ~ I/~~~.· I 2. - (&-f _(/4 '-K'r ., relony t (homicide) ��INSTRUCTIO The Court instructs mole evidence consistent accused innocent the guilt 0. of the ---- the jury that in the case there hypothesis i 1 0 if upon the is any rational ith the conclusion that he cannot be convicted, nd that ccused is not to be inferred the f cts proved are consi tent they must be inconsistent 1th hi 1th his ffll,ilt, innocence. the bee use but ��7 - ... ►---- INSTRUCTIO,N The jury the evidence, are Eppard, which the killing doing Robert after induced Davis aided, said abetted, killing, that the purpose murder, the pistol that done by LamJEppard was not of the killing. is even at the accused, with harm therewith, advised the accused from of killing Davis present the accused equally the guilty they time and where the or consented though or the accused was done by Lam and there then believe, get the pistol to the home of said from the evidence the place they doubt bodily counselled, ~{ufus Lam in said lieve serious Rufus Lam had gotten of Davis if R~fus Lam to was done for and Rufus Lam went killing that beyond a reasonable Russell that instructed to the with further be- the killing was but had departed from ��I The court being with malice instructs aforethought murder which is perpetrated other murder kind of wilful, in the first the jury is guilty by poison, deliberate, de~ree. that whoever kills of murder; lying that in wait, and premeditated a human a or any killing is ��The court killing malice is wilful, from this further instructs deliberate, fact. the jury that and premeditated, whenever the the law infers ��The court witnesses that instructs is a question the j ry that exclusively where a number of witnesses each other, evidence the jury as equally from the appearance of testifying, intelligence, stances appearing of credit, testify the jury, balanced, the of the witnesses apparent and from all on the trial, and to give credit of and the law is directly is not bound to regard and their parent for the credibility opposite the weight to of the jury have the right to determine on the stand, manner candor and fairness, the other surrounding which witnesses accordingly. their their ap- circum- are more worthy �... �The court and abettor, presence, crime; it actual instructs is essential the jury that or constructive; but the court further agement or act of assistance tells that there second, to constitute should be: participation the jury is a participation that an aider First, in the any encourin the crime. �,, �The court degree instructs jury in every murder or other actors, or actual perpetrators the immediate perpetrators second degree are those the act, in order degree, that or that he actually The test is, a principal inciting, aiding, in the It is not in the second when the crime was committed while of the crime. in the second or in some manner offer- All persons in the second degree, the crime. it. in the commission to the crime. who are own hands commit or not he is a principal they were principals who are the That principals and abetting present participated or otherwise are principals committed aiding in the first -- those who did not with their was he encouraging, countenance, ment as if of the crime he be actually ing aid or consent principals crime are those to make a person as to whether that of the act. but were present, necessary degree the present, another lending does the act, and liable to the same punish- in the first degree, and actually ��------- INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs in all criminal cases, raises a presumption • the jury that the accused's of innocence in this consideration witnesses exists doubt. If, in his favor therefore, of the whole case, and the circumstances guilty. of the accused, And the Court further reasonable doubt is that comparison and consideration the minds of the jurors state upon a the testimony moral certainty of the truth there doubt as they should find him not tells the jury that a of the case which, after the evidence, in such condition they feel of the shown in evidence, of all cannot say that and puts his guilt in the minds of the jury a reasonable to the gu.ilt as plea of not guilty on the Commonwealth the burden of proving beyond reasonable case, an abiding that cnnviotion of the charge. leaves they to a ��r3 -r u i t t t t t, u • gu lt h u t bu th . i . n . h. not t t l b 0 0 1 t d ct d. • ot of t t t l 0 0 th th tt th 1 t t th 1 ui t • 0 ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs this case if a reasonable the guilt of the accused be raised by the evidence. doubt is decisive, _. the jury that __ • upon the trial doubt of any faot as charged essential of to in the indictment or lack of evidence, and the jury must acquit • such the accused • �• �INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs believe from the evidence the accused was actually killing the jury that beyond a reasonable or constructively of Robert Davis and participated of said crime, • unless they doubt that present at the in the perpretration they mu.st find the accused not gu.ilty. �L �INSTRUCTION NO. The Court instructs done by Russell by Eppard after the Jury that Robert Davis was killed Rufus Lam cannot be considered Rufus Lam who fired crime; and unless doubt that prior Russell the fataJ. shots the Jury believe Robert Davis, and prior of the crime, the Court tells defendant, aider an Russell abettor. as aiding and abetting and committed the beyond all Eppard aided or abetted to the time the fatal any act Rufus Lam shots were fired to the completion the Jury that reasonable that killed and consummation the said Eppard cannot be found guilty as ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court instructs from the evidence killed in this Robert Davis, the evidence that the Jury that case that Rufus Lam shot and and if the Jury further said shooting believe, was done, independent act or participation therein then the Court tells the Jury that accused not guilty. if they believe upon the part of Russell they shall find the from of any Eppard, ��The court instructs the jury such a doubt as may be honestly any substantial charged. that and material Reasonable is suggested LYY ~~ 1 tseltA tain necessary essential entertained to prove ~ ,£..,v-<~~- as to the offence doubt without and substantial the jury to believe and not of inmaterial or or grows out of the evidence to find evidence in order It must be a doubt of material for doubt is doubt must be based upon the evidence, It must be serious an acquittal. tion, fact It must not be arbitrary it. a reasonable and reasonably by the evidence, ;R~c that fact a verdict and non--essential to sus- to warrant or facts of convic- circumstances. ��COMMONWEALTH CHARGE TO THE JURY V RUSSELLEPPARD Your charge of the felony is to inquire as charged If you find indictment, and was wilful, him guilty for life, indictment, him guilty by confinement his punish- by confinement in the peni- as charged with malice and premeditated, Davis without malice on reasonable him guilty him not guilty aforethought, provocation, of voluntary by confinement in the aforethought, and ascertain for not less of murder in the first but that actual manslaughter, he killed or implied, or in mutual in the penitentiary for not less Robert upon a sudden combat, and ascertain de- you will find his punishment than one nor more years. If you find him not guilty of murder in the first gree or of murder in the second degree, or of voluntary but guilty you will of involuntary manslaughter, tain his punishment less than one nor more than five assess years. then you shall in the penitentiary g_ree or of murder in the second degree, than five than twenty nor more than twenty years. If you find heat, find and ascertain of murder in the second degree, his punishment aforethought then you shall of murder, deliberate is guilty in the with malice or for any term not less and was not wilful, than five degree and the same was committed him guilty as charged and premeditated, in your discretion, If you find find of murder, of murder in the first or, the accused or not guilty. the same was committed deliberate ment at death, tentiary in the indictment him guilty and that whether a fine ment in jail by confinement against If you find one year, him not guilty, for not or in your discretion, him of not exceeding for not exceeding manslaughter say so and ascer- in the penitentiary year~, de- $1000, or by confineor both. you will say so and no more. ��Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, 1. To-Wit: · 1 To ................ C.......... R •....Fa.wley.,......S.h.e.r.i.f:f ...................................... , ~of said County: Whereas, ..·········································-·················································································of the said County, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, .......... J....... .F.•........ By..e.r.11....................................... a Justice of the said County, that ....................................... Rus.s.ell ....E;p.par..d ......................................................................................................................... . of the said County, on the ...................... 9.th .......... day of ......... AP.:rJ.l.. ............................ , l~l ..... , in the said County, did ......fel.oniou.al.y. ....aid ....and ....ab..e.t....Charle.s ....Rfil:tJ.§....k~m ..in ....~.P:1..... QP.:~ ....~.~P. ..f!'..~~ ..)?.~.Y ..~.~·~················· •····aga·ins•t··••th-e••···P0ae-e ...-a.nd....d.i.gnit.y ..... o.f....th.e ..... C.o.mmow.eal.t.h ..... o.t.....Y..t:r.gJ.pJ.~ ...................................... :······ These are therefore, v apprehend in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ....................................................................................................... Russ.ell ....Eppard···················································································································· to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required n'S ............................................................... . to summon ...................... Char 1 e.s....Rufus ...Lam,........ ............................... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on ~he examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this ........... 1..t.........cfa~·····.M.~ ................................. , in ...~e year 19..~~··········· ........... .......... ...... !J_.r:.. ...., . .. ..:.._, ···:····· ..~· ................... ·.i P. [Seal] �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, County a Justice of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify of the Peace In and for the th at his su ret ........ , have this day acknowledged themselves indebted ·························;····································Dollars tels, upon this condition: That to the Commonwealth of Virginia ($ .................................... ) to be made and levied of their the said ............................................................................ signed or the Circuit Court of Ro~kingham County, on the .................... day and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. 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Q)' ...-1 i , 0 • en 'O:: < ,, E: i:: \'., ::: ., .. ::: : :.: ; "' - >. ,w i:: 5 ~ O'J ii: Oil ., ., e e "' u ~ 0 ·- .; ... 0 f"' �~t! /4 £i { - ,_ 7 /( ! . <-, l C.f.._ ?. 6/- Q 7Z. ~ I "-- 1'4-t..- &,-, ,( I u /2._/ .t_.._✓J. ) ~ -t:::. t \,i....._ t 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 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Russell Eppard and Charles Slye 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> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_011_001 Davis Eppard Slye https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_043-commonwealth-v-samuel-eaton.pdf 6ba687bd02f5aebb34c8384e2cb67607 PDF Text Text �)t,_t,_~ ~ -~ \ A-~~ al1(£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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Samuel Eaton Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_043 Eaton Hammer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_034-commonwealth-v-samuel-mcdorman.pdf d0c52a809e359550a2d9771aef146f55 PDF Text Text TO THE S:l=-IE~FF OF _,,-¥OC7INGI-IA1',1: COuNTY---GEEETING: ·f You are hereby commanded to su1m11011 I~ appear before t!te .fudge o.f the Counf_)1 Court,f o clock, a. 111., -{)·· .... .. ~ "~d--~ ~ /j.. F · R~dp"ngham C.~1mlj1, at the. Co:trf-House, ~bun;; drr- at ro. da:;f-f!( , to test~jj, and the truth to s~v in be/1al.f o.f t/1e Co111111om1•ealtli agai11sl <)~rn~.n-~ w!to stands fjtarged And tlzis.At-f_ of ... ~~ ~• s/1all not onut under tlze penalty of £100. Witness, .JOSE!:Jf / ...f ..~day witlz . MESSER LEY, Aud lwve then and there tliis v/lril. Clerk of our said fra.)~ ................. , 189} , and in t!te r'Ll~ Court, at t/ie Court-House. 1 Ilic ear of tl,e Commonwealt/1. J -~ ,Clerk. r-onn 68-Herli11. �./ ~~ - ~?lf-,/1;M t1J;~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH F V_RGINIA 1 TO T::S::E S::S::EEIFF OF EOCXING-::S::AJ::v.I: COVNT-Y---G-EEETING-: ~.~~..'.1..!c.! ..t~ ..~.'..·········----··---·--······· You are hereby commanded to summon ....J:.<L-{.,_0--£.· ....... ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••u•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••------•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• to appear before tlte Judge /4_~_day ef ih, 1 89 i1t o.fthe County Court of Rocking/tam County, at tlte Court-.House, on the ,M""'·"-"'1 Cm,r/ ef:17,1"""1 "',f'• bdng ""1:/:;,~day 7,to testify and the truth to say on behalf of.d~~·················~LY~ a certain matter of controversy in our said -~~~- • .................................... . Court, depending and undetermined ____ ______ between Plaintiff, :::;,, z~'!:}:!:;!:a::::::~,, p:::;;;;~.: -~::;;:~:;;~:"~~::::::: ,1,, f,Vrit. .,.....vVitness,:JlH ..tf/.. ........... day of S. MESSERLEY, . ~ Clerk ........................ 1897, o.four said Court, at the Court-House, t!te and in the I ti/;;,ear o.fthe Commonwealflt . ....................................... ... :.!>.· .................. ··-····--···, Clerk. Form 55-Berlin. ����IN THENAMEOFTHECOMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ilZ TO h"~ cummand,, T:F.l:E S:F.l:EEIFF OF EOCKING:F.1:.8.J,£ COUNTY---GE~ING: cff:Jddij.l,l(i:o t.JL-~ ·t;""L"" --·············•·········.:!J,:4.e ........-...... ~l-~·-·······----·····································•···-······································----·················································································----·································································································- County, at f/1e Court-I-fouse, at ro to appear before the Judge o.f the County Court o.f Rockingham 4..~.... day o.f th~:·2~~··················:····Courf o'cl~ck/J a. m., on the .. _.,Xak~······················I89J , to fesfijy ·JaM--v.ML m ~ti'>'~ and the truth to say in next, being the./.£. ..=d? o.f behaif o.f lite Commonwealth against .................................................................................................................................. . ::;;:~~'it;'~::~:;~:::::;;:,:;,;;:: ~:.~·;:~:;;;,;;,~~~ J05J:.1 Witness, S . ./IfESSER LEY, Clerk o.f our said _.!J_ ......... day o.f. ................ ~·~························-, 189}, and in the Court, at the Courf-.House, t/1e dyear o.f the Commonwealth . .............................. ...,.J....... ................. , Clerk. l•'onn 68--Derlin. �• �I THENAMEOFTHECO MONWEALTH OFVIRGI IA, TO TE:E SE:EEI:F:F O:F EOCXING~l-1.r ~ You are hereby commanded to summon_.W_u_l'o:,u. COVNTY---GEEETING: 1V.l~.. .....···~------- / .........~ ............. "-.flwv-f,A.A ...,...vlvr;::J. ····································································································································································--------························•··················································· •····················••··•···································-··························------········································································································· in a certain matter ef controversy in our said Court, depending and undetermined .6..1.~=c::~J,A..,,.::::::::-:..u_ ..v. .•..•... ~---································ and ...... ~ .... .J. : ·-·······shall in no wise omit, under the penalty Witness, JOSEPHS. day ef.~.... MESSERLE Y, Clerk .................... .,89 Plaintiff, ..······················•··············Defendant. rm~..,,,...~-----······························· And this...... [,Vrit. ........................ ----- between ef ef £roo. And have then and tlzere this our said Court, at the Court-House, t/ze -J-JS.~---, , and in th, ,'LI ,-,a, ef th, Commonw,a!th. C/,rk Form 55-Berli11. �Jr/. �J T>is · GE ic to c rti_r :.fcD :;:-mn.n·-=-ra,., tried of cai':r'ying day a 1,isto o:f October l;oing fii•st TEE OIRCUI':1 OGun'.i:' OF t 2..... of' r on. the 5th.,cl .,e •:-.rith t cor:.coalocl 1 G , and 1cDO1•r.anprayed on the i;, an a}JlJ al ·· to tli, TY: s , el of' ~'ovc .. er 1886, · a:c::-ant, 3.J--: convi0.tea. f'ron p cl · 20. lOCKIHGHAJ/ 00 ; 1 1 O unty (l lie obo rvation, ~)n t!1eJ?0upon tr.e sai" Oo:1rt of Roctingha1· clay of t c 1 ove• .lJo::. tc:rT'.l 1896, of' tl1c sai 1.1.·me t}10 SqLuel Co11 nty, Co mty t 1e lGtJ1., c..a_r of' Hovel l)e? 180u d2y of' Jo, r.i &1/ 2:1~1- L~ o 1rt �( ...a. �i. l i ' .., ) I' 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 1897 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Samuel McDorman Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Concealed Weapon Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor concealed weapon. 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_034 McDorman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_047-commonwealth-v-sarah-williams.pdf e5460587476b7def815ac1060bb8d461 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham County, to=wit: In the County Court of the said County: The Jurors of the Commonwealth attending 011 of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockinp-ham, and now f' I I.., c-., " --the said Conrt, UPON THEIR OATH PRESENT, that~UJ~ ·• 'J7 _day of __ the_/ ~ m@, • f~the prnperty of one in the year 189 /' }d,_,_,,I { ~________ ~ {/.acarry ~l~sd" et.~l,@i WJ. -W--elF-i,J~~~HMR-4J'!1€!,1.~:J.HJ:l-§""~~~~4A~,s-1-<~ in the~ in the said county, a certain HEl~ a~jotnisg theresituated ____________________ time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattles of the said • OUu-d.J._· W in the sai~ ~~then and there being, feloniou~ly to steal, take away. L(~ And f 0--t,,._,__ cJ,-,«-<A. 1;f/2~ ~ fLW>~_=2~ j- t¼u ~ b'...,.d.,".'.'=-,c.. d;_ ~~ .,~~ -1~ ltJ.../{~f OULl.,:.-d. - ·u~~....,I '2:iA.L auJ- ~ dd~ ~-.e....__ __ of the goods anq chattles of the said then and there bJ?r:g found, then and ther( ilt against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth do further present, that ________ _____________ ___ called a feloniously of V- ginia. did steal, take and carry away, A-Od ta.€ Jure-i;.;a£oresfti~ ~ #'-=------------------------" _,__, in the year 189 , the property cl one _______________ _ ccupied with the dwelling-house of the said ___________ _,,_ ·me of that day felonionsly did break and E'nter, with the goods and chattels I of the said ___ _ take and carry away. ..:\nd____ ....,.._ _______________ ~~d there being found, then and there felonious of the Common wealth of Virginia. .-\nd the -11------''----- and carry away, against the peace and dignity upon their oath aforesaid, do fu_rther present, that. __ in the said Connty, a certain outhouse, , in the year of one ________ c I 89 _ with the dwe1lino- hon e of the said I _, there situated, in the night ·crn1e,with intent the goods and chattels · 11e of that day feloniously did of the said __ ~----------- 1e said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, take a ----- --- - ----- ~ And �., �-; -v{..,v(.,., /, ?°t-v,A;(J ��.. �r ���/ I lo /..,_ f x· I ,t ( ~ ', 1 t_ ; ,I ,, / ~ LI ;-> . ,l '\ ;../. l ,/,,, 1. ('x ,, ~4 C ,: .,,, / '/ff />rt,,: ,._ < ( / l f 0- ~~/ t !, v' <' ,, _£/ If, 9-( / ;J ) /,- cJ J ~ 9 , I a ,f,t ~ ,,. n < < J ,,£ J /J /, : t ' /~ "- I ,, ✓ /, / /J ' )I I () �f I �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tlte following list efpersons ef lite Coun{v of Rocl,i11l[ltam, residing remote.from the place wltere tile offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in otlter resprcts q11ali:ftedLo serve as Jurors, is furru'slted )'Ozbfrom wliic/J/o_u sltal/ L~ke Lite Veniremen sw,wwned trial ef J~./jf--~ . J,r 11,, J, ~ da)' a( 11,,;, f -4. a~ --- Tam, c:j_ ~ ~~ __:, / A <.,;tr /!-. y J-r,'if-~~ 'f ,z_f ~,,z ~C<__~u- ~ u. - ~ kLL ; ;,, , · ~:G;? f ~~. #-,_ ~- y-4-r:& l~~~ /t?<!_, ~- c>~~--e da_1·qf . IJ ,8f f, sel c,,,,,1y ,f8'j'f. aft/,, ✓ ~ / ~ 7' . '}/ C,l'T'Y'fL_~ -~F e. ~~ e-. C //fs--, g~ wiflt felony, . L~~ 1;..f!-. £ "1--- . dtarged 1~ Court eft!te Coun{v aforesaid, bein:{(t!te I b_v_11ou Lo serve as Jurors upon Lite ' ~~ /J- /k> s.~ - s-A~ ·;✓-/. 1 ~ I <?~ ~ ~~ �.. �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO T:E:E SHEEIFF OF EOCE:ING-:E:AJY.I: You are lterebJ' commanded to sm1111wnj~~ /iam, to be taken from remote from a list furnislted COVNTY-GEEETINO: persons of tlte co71nty qf Roc/dng- by tlte .Judge qf lite Com1{1' Court ql Rockiugltam, residi11g t/ie place ze/1ere tlte offense is cltarged to lta'1•ebeen committed, and q71alified in all ollter 1, respects, to sen•e as .f71rors, to a/tend and appear be.fore tlte Coun(J' Court qf Rocl.,ingltam Co7111f_J al tlte Cozmf_J1Court House, being the Q,, ~ 011 day lite o/ i~-#-~ Jr.r- da_·1'of t!tt,q ;J~ Court next, to sen•(' as .f71rors upoll tlte trial o/ c/1a1'.t;cd71•itlt.felo11,1,. And tliis tltey sltall in no wise omit, under tlte penalty names 'J-.,.L,«,U- q/ .£100. And ltm•e tlten ai1d tl1ere //1e q/ said persons a11d !!tis 7,•rit. Wilnmj_J;_ ~ /-fo71se,tlte :J._,tJ day q/ c;;-~ , Clerf., q/ our said Court, at tlte Court and in lite 1 L.J ;;, _J'f'arqf q/ flu• Co111momc•ea!l/1. Clerk. �� 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. Sarah Williams 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_047 King Williams