116 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_249-commonwealth-v-callie-rodeffer.pdf 0d0007d86e43b97f51d805cd52b90244 PDF Text Text .. ' • Report SD.le Ford TourinJJ Ca:- #l,Ofl,2C2. To the Hoi.,T .~.. Ea•·•,Jud!le Cir01>it Court RoclrtnghJl.'!I Co. ,Va.:- 1923 Aug. 20 Received rrot11 •&1~ ot car, t 34.00 P•e ohgd. Amt.pd . • Auotioneer, COtt.ti.OnWftQ,l th 1$ Attorney, Clerk, Bl'teriff' u Costa, MY~:-tiaing bi-1, P1·•:ni1.ll!Jfee to o tfic-e:r, Storage, Sheriff'• 2 l/2 mos., commiasione, 5.oo 10.00 • e.oo 3.00 &.20 3.50 1.00 1.00 a.oc 8.00 25.00 12.50 8.7f> 4.00 3. 4-0 • 66.35 or R<>c1'1n,;ha:a ~o=ty. • 34.,00 w/P..-u~ Slie:-1ff a 34.00 �•• I • • • r t ~ N ..... I ~ ,.... "'..... "' ... • r-'l . c., () N • • . ' • _,,,_- - - -• ~ ~ t ~r1 ~ 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Callie Rodeffer Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_008_249 Haas Rodeffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_027-commonwealth-v-calvin-rexroad-et-al.pdf f3e0ca209f5b916226688ccc79063ca5 PDF Text Text �---..,. -- ��!' l ' I i •I �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tlzefollowing list of persons of t!te County of Rockinglzam, residing remote.from t!te place wltere t!te offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in otlter resj)t'c!S qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnislted you, from wltfl', you sltall ta~tlte trial of.~J~ for lite .. 9 Venireme summoned b)' you lo serve as Jurors upon lite ~ Y::lu__.1/41-. u,e,,{~ da)' qf tlib.'J '-"':..,vl-"'-V~ , c!targed wit!t felony, set rfO/ , of tile County qf ~ .......... , rfj'OJ. Ter111, day J-/-!J-~ a(J~k ~~m,:-+~- kJ~~ ?~ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGIIA. TO J'ou are hereby rommauded /zam, lo be taken from remote from T::H:E S::H:EEIFF lo summon a lislfurnis!trd OF EOC:E::ING::H:A]).([ ,J/NL CCU-NT-Y- q/ lite ro1111/_,1• qf Rockiug- j>rrsons b_y//,e _fa1-dge{!Jctht -GEEETI.c-G: Co1m~1• Court qf Rorking!tam. lite place 7ultere t!te ojfe11sr is c!targed lo !taz•e bre11 ro111111ifled, and qualified residing in all ol!ter rrsj>ecls, to sen•e as .J11rors, lo attend and appear before t!tr Cou11(1•rourt qf Roc/;'71~[[/tamCo11n~1•,al 1 //1e Co1111~1 Court lfousr, 6'in![ I /,c ~ 011 day {a,,L Jlv~,ur< >1 l!t!t da_l' qf f/1t4 ,,J, o/ fJ,,,_. 'J~~ ./'JO / , ~ Court 9te-:ff, lo·""'' a, Jn rer, upou I hr 1r;, I o/ chnc,-rd n•dl, .(rim,,•. fl1ld !!tis t!tcy s!tall i11 110 ,t'ise omit, under lite pena/(1' of £ coo. And l1m•e !!ten aud ll1ere lite names of said persons and I/tis ,,·ril. J m~ 1Vitnrss. Hou.w·. tin ' ?i.J- doy qi , Cieri.- q/ our said Court, at lite Court ~,J, and in l/1r 1 :J___J1•ear of {!/ lite C{mw1omt'ealf/1. Cieri.-. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. The following list(!/ persons(!/ the Counl)' of Rorkingilam, residing remotefro111 the place wltere lite offence is c!targed lo ltave been commitled, and in other respects qualified lo serve as Jurors, is furnislted trial )'Olt, from :1/u~you shall talh) Lite [enireme,.z .. 1mmo1 ed b_vyou to serve as Jurors upon the (!/£L-J~~J~~~ for tlte CJ . day(!/ thL<) p _)Ci<fvva,, , charged wit!tfelon; set Term, rf (J / , of the County 1 , .lour/ efil"J;;:c;:a,d, U t-1Jtiof J?,µ . , rfOf hdnx "" ~~c, # u1Jl,,_ J J,Jti;L ~,,,[. fs.-fL~~ 7!t )(. Jr:f: . JL t_~ ~}.1ick M~ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMO WEALTHF VIRGINIA. "I'O 'I:S::E }oztare s. S:S::EEIFF /1ereb_1,rom111a11dedlo s1t1m11ou OF COVN"I'Y -G-EEE"I'ING: persons of //,e ro1t11~J'q/ Rocki11g- ,.,1- ~y t!,e /mfp,t /1a111,to be takenfro111 a listfun1isl,ed EOCI-S::ING-:S::..&.JY.r: q/ ihr q/ Coun(J' Court Ror/.:i11gl,a111, residiug remote./ rom tl,e place zc,l,ere t!,e offense is rl,arJred to l,az•e bee11 co111111ilted,aud qual{fied respects, to seri•e as Jurors, f/,e Co11n~v Cour;_!fouse, j"'ffi/,::J ,·- ~~- lo a/lend and aj>peai' before //,e Co1111(1'Court 011t!,c 1,--- day q/ l/1/:4 "-ffe, _,{ Ror!ti11g-/1a111Co1111~1•, al J~J Court 1te-:rl, J_~ 'J: j _:'h .Ju...<IJ,f,1M.)L O da'fjj/~ 1 q/ ,-Ind {/,is t/1cy s/1a// i11 1w ,,·isc omit, M.,me a., /umrnpau /1,_~~= under f/,c penal~,, in all ofl,er 1/,c trial a( , hace ,·d "•iih .f dmn•. q/ £, 100. And l,a,'e tl,e11 and f/,erc /1,l' 11a111csq/ said persons and !/,is 1,•ril. lf%m}J ~ //011Se. fl,t,-./ :}_,,,J,vt,da_1•o/ ~j , Clerk qf our said Court, and in the 1 at f/,e Court t.__0, )'ear of of Ifie Co1111110111, •ea/fl,. Cieri.·. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. T!tefo!lowing list of perso11s (!f flu County of Rockiiil(ftam, residi//g remote.from lite place w!tere lite offence is c!targed to !tave been commilted, aud in other resj)fc/s qual(fied lo serve as Jurors, is /itrnislted y !rial of,~~-~~.,u,,~ for lite · It )'OU sltall tf,1e t!te J/enire1 summoned ~ j~)//, 1 C!ftit/;, da_1 Court of lite Co1m(v aforesaid, being t!te ~I' you to sen 1e as Jurors upon t!tl' l~a,,...._. dia17:ed wil!t felo11y, set 1 Tn-m, day o/ rf d / ~ , f!ftl1e Coun (J' , rfOI. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEco_ MONWEALTH F VIRGIIA. TO T::S:E S::S:ERIFF OF ECC:KING:E3'.:AJ:,!.[ persons q/ tlte ,01mf:1' of Rockiug- ./1tdg,=o/" tiff, Co1111~1' Court q/ No,kii~{(lta111, residing Vou are ltereby ,om111anded to s11111111011 ltam, to be takenfi-0111 a /istfurnis/1ed remote.from k1tlte 1 COUNTY-GREETING: tlie place zultere !lie offense is cliarged to /1ai1e been rom111itted, aud q11a/ijied i11 all ollter respects, to sen•e as .furors, to attend and appear before tl,e Co1111{1' Co11rt of Rothug/,am 0 ryf j da.1 q/ //,UJ ,u(., /lie CounfJ' Court /-louse, 011tlte Co1111{1',at 1 beiug tl,e !lAt,.__ da_1'o/ . . µA£r_MraL ~ ,·/11d tltis !liq s/iall in 110 W7Sl' ;1 ../'tOf Ff.Jtw. r&r, lo sene as .Jurors 11pon f/,e !rial o/ c/w,c,·,d ,,,;t/,fdouF. 0111il. 1t11der tl11'pe11al~1' q/ £100. And /iar•e tl1e11and tltere f/,e , Clerk qf our said Court, at tl,e Co11rt and in tl,r q/ll,c Co111111om,•ea/f/,. 1 2_ ~~ vear of �wYvt /"\ (T/M,Vaa.ttt - e;~L ~~.,,,uv·,, L L~QCLI( ~rf_~ Ju,..LJV'-",.., �to answer the said complaint, to appear and give evidence Given under and to be farther dealt with according And you are required to summon in behalf of the Commonwealth." on the examination my hand and seal this ........~q:1'-'.'..day .......... REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA to law. . touching the said offence. of..~.~.cJ... ............................ ..in the year . .~,.., - ....~ 190.f ....... ... ]. P. [SEAL.] �r Comm,onweaUh • vs. } Arrest Warrant. ' • Executed by arresting the within and warrant delivering the 1!,.7"······,J}~ .. body of,_.... :'~::ti?:r. R%County and sun1,moning by na,med witnesses ..... 1".. ..... day in ~d of. .... the within person, this ......... 190.( ... t'. �and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___________________________________________ _ ---~~-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------·-·--------------·--------------------------------------------------------------------------to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given nndec my hand and seal this REG>STER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA on the examination ~~~:if~ - •.• ~- . • touching the said offence. in ;h: y::~::~ L �Commonwealth ~ Arrest Warrant. vs. ~-···~··························- Executed by rirresting the within and wmTn-rit delivering the bocly --o l bej'ore......... ............ ......... . ........................ . ci Ju.,stice of' Roolcingham Connty and within by sununoning nam,ecl witnesses in the person, this �COM1110NWEALTII ROCK<NGHAM WHER<•,AS, complaint OF VIRGINIA, } o... ~¼. .. .... ... ~.... To .... COUNTY, Cmmh•.. ~,a;d .i:J;!_~. ........ ....... ...... of the said county, has this day made .~ an,l information ~.a., TO-,VlT: c?....... ~•·······················a on oath before me, ........ . Justice of the said county, that ························-·--·--·--····~··,············································--·----··--·····································--·--·····························--····························•··························-- .../f'.':'.... day of...... ~~cz;~; LL ~ m&:_, ·····''Ji:}, i of th] said county, on the ....... . Cud_ These are th refore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice (a~ to appear and give evidence ~-:f__ of Virginia, to command of the said County, ;e~ you forthwith ~ to apprehend the body of the said ........................................................... . ~ in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given m,de, my hand and seal this~~~ REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA a; the _said county, did on the examination ft~ '~yr touching the said offence. in Jth: y::~~:~ L �Commonwealth ~ Arrest Warrant. vs. C t ·-n. ...\.\.N')'Y ..Q..~. --~ Executed by arrestinJf t ..................... . the within cind warrnnt ileliverinJf body of .....~A/.1:1 the ..~.. ;;!J...... ~~······················· before ... a Justice rind of RoclcinJf ham by swnmoninJf nrimerl witnesses in the County within person, this �to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with according to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given unde, REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG my hand and seal this .......~.~(i'\•Y VA to law. And you are required to summon on the examination touching the said offence. oflL.~L................ ~~°""' ~J in the yeac ,901 ....... p [SF.AL.] �Comm,onwealth ~ Arrest Warran! vs. Executed by arresting the within and warrant delivering the .p~....... fJ~M .......... . body of ... ,oefo.~-:e ........... fl,'. ..~.................... . a Justice and by nam,ed of Rockingham, summoning witnesses the County within in person, this �• COMMONWEAL'l'H OF ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA, } COUNTY, 10 vVI-IER ,AS, .....~.~············· complaint an [ infonlaaon TO-WIT: i77,?L ~-~ _ _____ _, e...~......................... * ""'"""'"' ................................. ~~~~I~-~-----,-..._L~~ ~..............day of the said countv, on the ..._...... ~ £IL~ ············'"r~··c .. ~ ............................. of.. ...... 190 .. of the said County, ••••••••••••••••• ··-···-······· ·······- /··· -··· .~ 1 ............................................ ..... in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination my ]:iand and seal this .......\..~}~~··············dayof....~r.t,/J..L REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA l ..., in the said county, did ~ ~~ S./(L·. ':."r······ ····•····· , ••• _ ..••••••• to appear and give evidence of the said county, that the body of the said .............................................. ,............. . L/ c ••••••.•••.•••••••••.••••••••••••• Given under a Justice ~,:,,::::~~ ::-'.:;~o~-~=e ;:~ni;:~ ;~~,;~~~.. and bring before me, or some other Justice ~~,~~c. Cmmly _ of the said county, has this day made oath before mc, ........ ~11 wf ,aid ~~,.; ¾'- touching ····································· the said offence. .......................... in the year .........J. P. 190.L...... [SF.AI,.] �Commonwealth ~ Arrest Warrant. vs. Executed the within warrant {#:;·,;::,l&l Jt;:e~ ~.f:-r'1···~:•r;::~~:~=: ;~::: body of .. ancl by summonint named witnesses the in within person, this �• COMMONWEALTH OF ROCKINGHAM _ WnER VIRGINIA, } TO-Wf'f: COUNTY, I _~~~-- ....... .... . • ..,,,..,oc ,1 eeu,,,, iL.... .... .... .............. ............ ............................................................. of the said county, has. this day made <a# ,AS, ..... These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice ~····~J··J/~ to answer the said complamt, JJ,j~T of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend ~...~ 1 the body of the said ... ..~... ~.~ ......................................... . and to be farther dealt with according .I;£~ r- to law. /j~I ~-- And you are required to summon Ji't~- ,.,. to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examin'.a:tion touching the said offence. of...M.evi...et.k ........................... Given under my hand and seal this .....J..3.~~~················clay REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA --~tlJ,J..~ in the year 190.j....... ~W,..,,... . J. P [SF.AL.] �• Commonwecilth IArrest Warrant. vs. Executed by arresting the within and warrant delivering the f.t;°tfi~~~~ ¥-~:;:!:;~:;;::; ancl by summoning named witnesses the within in person, thi,s �Hurst's Standard l'orms, Annotated. lN f 1 0 · 35. [Code, J Hurst & Company, I Pulaski City, Va Indictment. §~3989, 3999. 4000, 40II, 4045; llurst's Guide & :Stanual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] (@Offlll\(O>t\tv,~.alt1', of Yi~gi1~ia, C:0U.N"J'YOF ... Ol~f?. ~- .. ..., T0-flTI!': /JV TliB C0U.lv'TY CO[i.RT OP SAID C0u'.\'171': 17/ze jurors of tlze Commo1uceattlz of f'irgi1zia,ill a!ld for tlze body of tile Cozt11tyo/ ...... ........... . CJio~ ~2ri, o.--c-f:; .. e~ a.r;aillst ~ .. ... ... , at!{/tlOtt'atte1zding tlze said Coar!at it~ term, i11tlte year 1 1J.t1 I , ~ ~ ttf}Oll ~-.,L~~ f/1epeace a1tdd/r;!lity of tlw Ccmmo1utealtlzof I i';:r;illia. [jJorttl1eeridenre of witlless swonz ill ope11 Co((rtrt1l(/se!lt to tlze Ora!ldJury to giz,eerideare. tlzeir oatlzsprese1zttlwt �. ) �Hurst's Standard Forms. Annotated. lN f [Code. 11urst & Company, City, Va l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35. §§3989, 3999, -1000, 400 4045; Hurst's Guide & t-lanual, pp. 537 (_;), 540 5, 5-16, 617-18.I .. 7 : ' 'L'O-f;fl"f'J_ T!zejurors of tlze Commo11ztealtlz o/ !'irginia, ill a11d/or t!ze body of' tlze <1otoltyof ........... _~f..._ ......... .. ~o..- --~ c~ ~/--~ _ , a11d1wtratte1zdi!l.{Jtlze said Co,,rtat its . if tJI , {{POiltlzeir oaL!tspresellt tlwt ~~~ term, in the 11ectr t~ r1.r;ai11st tl1epeace a!ld d1/;11ity of tlze Ccmmomcealtltof f'iminia. 'CjJOTl tlze eridellceof wit!less .. swam in ope!l - (1o{lrta11dsent to tlze Onuzd Jury to gire eviderzre . . . _, Clerk. �' . ' . :•: �If' you find. t:!:1e pris or ei t:ter ners of the::i not guil :.y yo;,_ · ,_;_1~ s11.v so an_ no rr.orc. If ing in find. you :naLner and then: or either forrr- as char s~.. so anc. ascertai::. fine~·en t in years, t,,- or, or their t:rn pe:-:i ten ,.iar:. not your el v c t:on ths If t,·,e. indic w~ich f'el you i'ind n. '.l orcsai sa. :!:0.T'S five o-r o:r ho t:1. no, rr:ay be con- which Ai t.1 ,or 1. less no L less jail not ten e,-cer-> ir:-3: hundrc~d dollars. of t, c·~ not ceny so· and theri. ascertain in jail you will t_ian t o no:r .:1.ore than ~uil ty of l mont.1s or by fine dollars, less of houssbrcak- tlrn indic tnen t, punish::;er.t enceedin pris but be confine=cnt ::-.ore t11an six one hundred th· in cor.fi:r_.:~:-::ent in discretion, an_ . .fir.P. not tr-:er~t you ,, il:1 ~ay er or in his of the:-·. 3 ilty as harged t 1eir in the pur:isjur:.en t thaL fif'tAnr t·Jan five ,_,uil ty d: nor nor mor<=i than ��I l- ' /.. ( Ct -l. l 1A....V'l r 7 (; t t t,,.il :. ~ . r 1t/_£, l I J ���• • 1 ~ J ~ ~ J- Jj i C?J ~' 4 V �• �• ~ j �• Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN fl o. I nd'ICtmen t . 35. [Code, §f3989, 3999, 4000, -1011, 4045; llurst's Guide & Manual, J Hurst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5. 5-16, 617-18.] 1 ,0ft\\D\'@1\~'~altll\ of :i]lg~ia, COU.NJ'Y OJ?....~ ...············· l10-lf7'!': --- ' ~.~~j::;o...,. ... ······.J············· IJV J 1H.E COU.N'l'l' COURJ' OP SAJIJ COC.A'1'Y: 11/ze jurors of tlze Commoruliealtlz of T'irgirzia,in a12dfor tlze body of tile Cou11tyof ~~ ... -~~ --~ ~, ..... ............ , a11dnoa·atte11di11gthe said Courtat its ....... term, in tlzeyear J f {I__/, lt/JOlt tlteir oatlzsprese!lttlzat -~---~ o..----~~ agrti11sttlte peace a1zdd1/J71ity of tlze Ccmmo1uceaLtlz of f'1';:r;i1zia. liJoa t/1eezidenceof .. 1 witness . swom l!l opm eollrt a11d.ent to tile 0ra1zdJury to give evidence. . .., Cleric. �• r. ; I ~r. ~ i ~ ~ 1 t r;;'- .~ rze ~- CD r r \ ' ;lJ. �' r . • • �• r • ,.;--..? �, �T • �--------. . ltU/IM/WL$"1Mra,,Ji/; - . T 3 • ' I)<?+ ~£~-J~IJ rj~LI~ . ,, .. �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 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Calvin Rexroad et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_003_027 Andes Dundore Hoover Rexroad Showalter Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_132-commonwealth-v-cap-tams-alias-fred-tams.pdf a10426a01020eb41fd746e1204cc9dd0 PDF Text Text • r • CERTIFICATE VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF OF COMMITMENT FOR TRIAL. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said. County : lJ":7.?, (f7 ~ I, that I have this day committed . , a justice of the peace of said county, do hereby ee,·tif y ~ V~ ... . ... ... . to the jail of said county, that he may be tried before the circnit court of said county, for a felony by him committed, this, that he, on the lYfIt::, day of ~ , 190 ~, in the said county, in ~ ~~~~~~~~ ~/l~t/$ IJ4Ck- !£ ~ u-UL 1 f~ /1. a,-«'.~/~ ~ ·~~d,..~~--~~~~ . ~ ~~J ~ 1-~~ ..P,.~~ Given under my hand and seal, this ....~ ~ ~~~ ... ··••· . 'f llt--day of ... . , 190 [L. S.] ..... �• r • �• r • COMMITMENT VIRGINIA, To .. COUNTY OF TO .~4 ~.~d., '. ..... to com·e>· nml deliver ~ INDICTMENT. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: J.'f'~ . ......... ~-i..ic: ~ KeeperoftheJailoi-of: . ' These are, 111 the name ol the Common\\'ealth forthwith ANSWER ~.-, of \ 1rg-1111a,to command inln the custocl>· of the keeper . >·ou, the smcl of said jail, log·ether . .1 d.A~!~~~~ the peace of said count>·· on oath of.. b,· him committed. ~.4:t,,,. c\a,· of .. ~~,__/,... the body of. ..... , ch:wg-ed be- .............................. .~~Z-'l,,'"£,t.::--C:;R.-t in this, that he. the said .. ,.~ . .N..#-. ! ............• \\'ith this warrant, . ..... .,,.,,.., ......L-<"'-"' . __ ... and to the ~. ·~/"·7· .. 1Y~····,·······································-···················· fore me, ... ~. C' .. . lYO. .,nn the ~ . .~ru.--&,. connt,·, of 11·ilh a felon>· ........................... JI'~... ~ in said , a justice .~ ~~/it.-cc~~~~~~~ '~~I~~ "L ~~ef-~IP,7-t VZ-«-ufa:~ ~ r ~Pl? ~ ,&".-~~et \ ~ ~-~~ ~~,~/:A_~ ···-~"rfn~ ....4- ., . . ..... ~ ....... ~ ef~~ --~r-~~~-~~t;j~,,-h:_A~ _-e;- ~ #~'~-v. ~ ,, . ~ .an<l ,·ou, the keeeper of the said jail, are hereby .... required to receive into your jail and custody, . court of said count,·, Given under my hand and seal, this. ~ . .~· ·... tried for the said offence before the by clue course of la\\'. T ~~~~_,re..~~~ ..1/1~-~~ ~ -~ -~........... ,. . 4:- . .... t,,IJ'Yc -~·. ..... . the said that he may be ' and h11n there safeh· keel), until he shall be discharged /. da>· of 190.Y/ ..................... ~ ,/Jt1'USte., J.P. [L. S,] �• r • ; �• ~ " •' i r .... Comtnonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the booy of the County of Rockingham, ¥~Y. ............................. tenn, in the year 190 ..?., upon their oaths present that. ....................................................................................................... . and now attending the said Court at its .................... 4t,h on the ........................... day APril . , 111 the 0£.. .......................................... 8 . . year 190 ..... , 111 the said County, ~.one. ..gold. ..:r.ing .. or. ..the ...v.alue .o..f .. si, ..·<?.-{'llar-s .. 2.n~ .. :.; ~•.v.e1.ty-:f.i.. e ..ce-nta ~!l.<?: .... ?.:~.Y.f'l:!'~., ..... !9.~.Y~.:i:.t: ....~..1Je:.~~····1· ·<?·f;.~.~ ....:f9.t..... i~J~.... P..~.Yrr,.~P:t ..... Q.f..... dlYt;;rf?.....~.1J.Jn.~ .... 1 , of rr.oney SB.id notr-s in the whole ar:ounting to se\•en dcllars .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ring and bar.k. not.es being the Property -·-······································ ................................................................................................ aggregate value of thirteen payab'.1.-~....!~¥.. and. upon Raid unsa·tisfied N.Mc. cai·tney t.o the said feloniously dollu:r.·s . o~ r. N. W'. N. McCartney, and unlawfully against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Mc.cartm~ , anc.. of the and se,•er1t -:fi bank ..I1'?~~~, .?.~~~~ the ....................... . vP. ('ents, then ~:11~.~. ~.~~ ~.~.J:'~.. d.:e and frorr, +he per:::on o:f said did str•al., takfl ir. and. C'arry of Virginia. Upon the evidence of.. ..................................................................................................... . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . .. . . .. .. . .witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. · ····································································Clerk. �• \. Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. ~i' J'viny ~ c?M4 ./fmU A TRUE BILL . .EL~ ....l1...l.~---······ Foreman. ·t ' ~~~~ ~~ &~ ~ n-1/~ , -z-~. , ?'Y~ ✓ 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cap Tams alias Fred Tams Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_005_132 McCartney Tams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_161-commonwealth-v-carson-fitzwater.pdf 08646b32d0ea8733591882443cd1be51 PDF Text Text If c..~ ·,/. 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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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Carson Fitzwater Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_006_161 Fitzwater Knupp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_305-commonwealth-v-central-dean.pdf 16a6f582aa4ac1075850bc48d141194f PDF Text Text f • •• L.H.BRUCE: f:-UITO"I • - 1,,.1 <J'--v\ ) j,_ J. 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' not D~o.n w•a i::n,:rde:rod. nd the l"OJIIIO!l'!blo doul>t; ll inatraota rho .11-•4 a,i¥., .. , ~· him_,- 14' �7 • • • • • �• " '• • IIIS'~RUC1'I0'!1 110. /3 ~he Court inatr>1ots the Ju.r; the.. tre the ccc~sed • to be innocent ho ie proven eu1lty _,,t1l l""' )lr•sumes beyond a :reasonable d.oubt, and U' Ll:ere is ~po. the o ind• or: tne ~ury ru,y roe.eonable t'oil.' doubt do~y to &.cqiL!t ha, ot l:.ts euilt, it suft1cien~ LDd that bo•-ev~r stro:ir it o!: tl:e aoet>.sed, tue law IOfl.kes J.t of tb~ .;u1lt the gr $tor ts bis «uilt thool'y, not su.~1eien• wetr,tt support11 th,, o ,ari:,, in t e indi !:ro·H?Jrs Caee, \lith 9? Va. 792. or p,..obabillt;r to eonYi..et,, nor 11 :1\"'propocdol'allae t,...nt, nust be prcvod eo olearl7 consistent """ euap1e1on ~t tQ~t to ~a.:rrant there or ev1docoo is oo ,n tet1on 1, no r¾PEona.tle th~ evir.t.ence, upon Which e on.n be innoocnt. �' •• • • • • • , • �' •• .. rrs~u:n"' ,:-he ~01.1..!'t inetruets the Co~nwea.l!:h conv1et o• ,n doubt as t the aaouaed as~ rich ~oubt an a rtasocnble id, the~ tre ibler's ::1 ~ a:-stn.t:.ctll.c.e-ees~ whntevc , =~ ia, •tnat ■ tote the~ have sn.v tells of the jcr;; of ~he oa~e, 1Yt1ch arter thay OMI:O'!,se, to B morel certa!nt:, Ceee ¾ Va. 813. to eonvtot ot ~he tn;.~ tl!Jl,t tho ot to: that tho entire or e.ll of the evidHnce ... ee.vcs thf! in Chat cond 1 tion tr.at cotvici1on if to bol.Uld to g1vt tim. ~he ter.ofi~ Iind him no~ ,.~11;7 and tho ·o~r; coi::l_par1son.end oot1siders.tion an a~id..itl oft•nae OJ e.n; fao, or olroW11sof>.Ilce neoesaary ~rea doubt, or tho Juror:: C ----- tho ,w•;r. tt a-:. t,he bu.rdon 1 .. upon to prove ev-,ey faot tne ,ccused rea•onable liO. tnds f&el ge. �•• • • • • C • • • • • • �• • I 8TROCTlOJI l'-o The oourt deliberate, the l.nstruote to Lbe aot!a1 the Jur1 •lwl •ll4 pr=ed.itattd. 1n-tont1on ebould exist lcilli.ng; ahou.ld h&Ta oollt into auoh k1111n&, or a~ • • it a willru.l, lc1111:ne, 11' 1a no1' necealll<ry tor all1 p&l'tioulnr 1• on~ neoeaaa17 ~•tenoo t.ny to oonatitute ror I.he first ~i~e provioUllly • t.!1'1.t lellGllh o:C tillo tllat prior aucb inteni1on time at the •lmc ot �• �Il,STRITCTlO!i 1,0. r~• ;u:r7 are lnat.rn.ci•d doub1. o.e mo,r be honestly a~an~ial not und roasonabl;t entertained. ~oubt Je eu.oh c as t.o acy sub- "~ _rrove he o!fe ,,_,,. ~C✓-1 .19-v,~, a? oiust be based upon ,he evldelfe•~ 1denee., or e:.rows out o:r oe llll arbl1trar:, oe serious thtl.t a reaso~~ble ~ 11.a.-~e!"tal .:'"not.esae1..1.-ie.l l\e<C!lOn&.bledoubt •d b:; the f douot, and 3ubsta:nt1~1 a !oul>t or i,,:,tarial t,o 1'.111d a. ver,l1ct .e e.1' a.e"tce, or t.hnt 1• su,;e;eot.t.;s wl 1.oout ov1d&lloe to tu.stc1, in order _ ,ct or lliete of oor1viction, Lo warrant necee~ary an~ not or Pe c:11irc;ed.. .Lt • i tl an ac~ulotal. ro r th• ~ mz:'" 1, must !t ,u,t Jury Lo believe imrtater~al and ?lOn-ee~e!"tie.l. �l • • • j L ..J • �( o "t e wltnosees law la ....-Ite!>c• to '1ro that, Cl·3 WiL:>eB O or t:\GI> oU>.ar, o.tot1o to Le a quea 101: exolu ~ .d.--e aa ot=llJ' II tu Lit. 'b-..!anoe4, or tho Ule:,, tt,t rnr 1 \ It !Uerun :lt tl I.D la Ule 4u~ II to 1 t ea~ea a entl tlo4 to. , II r1; o:r 00 .~r - o,:fllc! a J:u-; 1 not · o ST!,le.!lce £or "; .asalTOe e tastimon,ate'1UBS 1vel ro ,.r4 t • o!' t.e J.ye !Ille J,iron el It t:.rul.or '1ll t~• �• • • • • �n;sTRUCTION No. The Court guilt oy circomntantinl eatnoLinhed stra.~1 •• iho Jury too, 1mtruotn ertdenoe l tlJAi; t.he tacts to proor of and circ 1':lctlu,cea should produce on she minds of the Jurr acaolute e.nd demon- ce!"-ts.._<rtty, bu--; it 1 s sa.;..;. .i..c:!en 1'! :..hc7 I ro-.du.ce moral ot the oommisston of th& ottenee doubt. 1~ 1s not esaential olmrse4, so the exclunlon c:e.·ta1Lt7 of renaoMble �r • • • • L • �' '• ' 1.11oraucr1orr .:.o / ?ho coiu-t instructs deliberate, the JWT .hl<t to const1tuto and pre~e41tatod the intent1on should exist to she act!al Jtil-!ng; should have 8\l.ch killing, ~ome into v. it kill1n;;, •xistonce or at aey oi it ia not necaesuy for aey particular it or:J.y neoess&l'J' ror a rillt'J.l, length ti:.... oi t1~e prior such inte,,tio, ..no fl t'St tl.:,:e at pr8v1ouoly. I.ha: tho •1me o:f �- • • ��• L �' • •• \ I ~ '<!er 111 tt,e u:,law1'\cl killifl ..tar t o =d It, ..,,, ia a1stln r ln Uuo 11r::i\ degroo 1 or o.no ; er poi·~OQ 11.ll tll11oo cd o:, tie law or lir: 1 1,i n• anll. 1T.irdor in U.o eoooruJ. 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'f -rt. ~ 4,,, .;i;-(f,...• .. r,,, wlU, I( h ,_.,\J.. ,._,, • r ' j ; t "~ ,.~ I ,t "I .:;.·~ ~.. -,,j,,,., ,( l ~_, j.11 '"I.t, it I. "i. , .• , . t[ ,I I. c ..-4,-.....-.v,,.,,, t ~- 7f,,._,-. ..,._, l ;· 1~.A .....,.._, ~'-•,,. '.°7: . / ,.,,...,,_, /,{., 11•<- I 7/(I .f.-y ~ .tna>•:...,,✓ ,,....,./ ,z,..t.,-,,d c/ - �• • �• 'l'be Jur7 • .,. in.tl"Dot•4 p..-.au•d ,..,,o,..b!e o.t tho he u•lle4 to be 1onooent dooltt, o"""°naeolth UJlOD un~il hi■ Soilt ad h• 1 ■ oot to point to Yindi~•t• l•l,.147 10 ...-917 ll.t-q9l th•t 111 oataol1abed to ~ proJadloed to •ny other the ••~ua•d 11!1 tayo11d • b7 the La.~bllit7 url.11111 l ,,gent, nor ht.a Olll l.nnuoano, b; ll \:l1n tbe ill euilt7 �I ���COJS!Offl" ~.A.L':'li l V CJIAROETO Till!: JURY CE!l7jU£ Ds.AR ,ou !ind I! tLe aocu&od, Central .Deatt, no1: sut_!ty, ;ou will say so anR no more. It ,ou ti nd him KUilty charged □ent io tho 111diatr.ie111;, tben wLth death, not less It you do not tho indictr.1ont, then •< in conl:i l/'Oll io no; of murder in the !1 r" se.y oo and !ix a period his le 0 ree, 4r 6 od !n the seo<>nd degree as find voluntary canalaugr.ter not looa Il ttan volu.ntar:, hla chJlr,;od punis~.ment 1n tbe ol,arged l)U~_:mment of not lese 1n by tl:an in Jail fine exot>edin,, tim ;:u1li;:, indiotment, as oha.rged ~Ive for a period one t.housand not of then you ,rill 1n t!:o pen.itentiart tor yea?'&, ot eit.her out find therein, 1n th• years. in tJ • f1-rot him ,;ul.lty iudictmen~. by oo,it1.aoent five murdar flnd but in the at oon:finement 1ore than !inement not find oanelau;;j,ter .~ nor than deeroo, one no,:, more than you do not as gs b1o punishr.ient say so 8Jld fix ot either h,._,,, l,"llilty or murder in the seoo1d degree tix life year~. twanty p•n1 ~•n• 1a.ry f•r -• for pwtish- nor more than tlr&nty years. I eaid, you will hto in the ponitentlary him 1tuil.ty or mn.rder him r,u1-lt1 tlnd five find t~nn as degree, se,;, so and fix you will or by oontlnement or for any ten but or murdo" 1n tl.o firsi or, yr_ •111 penitentiary for in ¥Our 41aCretioo, twelve or both, a:1'ore- ot 1n- him l'.Ullty ,hen exoeedine dollars, or 1:!:e !elon1e• eay so a:,d not loos by eon- mon,hs, or by n �Coawaon,,eeJ.th v) Central. Detlll Cbarg• to tno J\try • • �'I.'lGI IA, !!oo~insta:i Connty. tn the Cl!'Onit Court to\l"I t: of eaid Oounty: bod., of tt,o ~ount, or Rock in~• am and attMdin;, o,,-t., t nt Central •reeant then r 'hie trere beln.; lr, e•lJ efortnougt.t. alioe j)een w1,l; a cert en Joan a leaden Ccunty, l ten :elonoµsl.1, •111!.;;lle:-e whloh ••-Id pt1•01 1:ta malice 11~or•~bo l:t. an" upon she 8'\ld _,nr,1ean; t!A l a",>re den ht:llot •1, fully sta and of his ..ellae o:r-re Afar&tCUofJ:;. nenr:,, ~oe.n tl:e.n o.nd the.re Nld eo BB atoree~ld llf.1d :nor~al ~iaohar&~d woun~. And the pre ent e.to-:re 1d in ae.ete-t.1~ clld •trtke, and thougti. and :t.!! fi=lov atoa••"ld did kill en1 mur<ler thl •aid ,1,o 17 1 e"orr.esld. •ound ou~ O' ':'lh!~~ Co:..,ion l'th. died. do turtber and ->rt •"ilftill;y Ill ding. an.1 ccr4er abo,t\ng etr nnd .e:'.o--ee cl :o , pon th~l.r oatl,o nfor• •sld .:Jenn. JB.U"eeBnow find 'lool.m •llfull7 nod on tlD df\T ead 7ear oou!l11~llng, !'elooouel:,,. ot bullet onG mor~sl Q"'ore:s.alu • .telo.noa re a: reeald. di -,l")' leaden and l!.al~01.m Leorl07, Deen, ro10,o·.:.11ly. :e he,,.a ot 0-•tl,e a~oroee.td :io llnd oommlt, and eo lho Jnrore lilentr"'l t rr.:un opon ti-elr onp-.ht, •uere ~reeen,, ent:,ol ncr.o~-rate eforoee.id, 'the •aM ~ent.ral do 8!17 tbat aid tr.en ar>l. there tho ~aunty t1ill1o~ a!'orotl cf tto I!enr;, Dean, ~e.::i~, Sn w. st ~ o~~ end ahot • ain&t then al'Jd I ore tte and l Lean ,rtth eatd e, the ji,rore wtth oowier Do•n tten ·J n~t -ctetol wo!lr.4 U:e en1<1 • 17 !Jea1> tn and upon tl:f! tre ,.,n ;!entrs.l Wil"vl.l7 .and; o'!' mld •~ 61ld ehO\ o!f eo 1tforee1tid. Deen. otacbAr t ea!d :,,rf'eci •1th Q Ill ~I,. urJi of and llhoot o~• ... ,. o!ld I.hat 11 out and felonoee1y, did die,:ha·.oe uoon thel.r wilfully, eo.14 IJentral hrd end )';ftld N:ld then aoo th?re \Ltte oourt, i~y of October 8th. ditl mato •n ""••t:lt. In p!et ooll•t. on th• eaid the on P.err, o' Deen l!eti.eley 1-n anner ._ :e1:- nl1e•" A •nai o::-~- tt.e •~•o• �1 �• • • COJJJlO r L:'11 .-. " Tho detenQJl.nt;, by eoun.s, 1, move£ tho CO\trt. ;o uo t,, es!ie <t:,o Terdlct 1n ::Lle e e on Yte !ollow1z; · gro.nds: (l l Beem.we LJ-.ocor_paa deleoti l2) Beoaaee tte ve!'ii.ioi or the Ju.r11• cor.trar~ Bece.aao t!io verdict (3) to aapvort evidenoo ( ) certa1. Beeaceo evt:lence ban not heen 1>roven. of the J11r1 1• "ithouL it. o: the re!wtal or l\0N1toro1·e ofCer•d the Court to "4::lt d·u-1, , the trial the "\00·1aod, naid rmtuao.1 beinP,' duly exc6rted r-ea..sona act a.t tho til!le (C) fortl ,.e.ld flU.O tlono to, b:, tor the \'.ere )>;"'O'OO .nded .. BocaUBP. ot the aruo1 eior. of otrtotn ev1d•nco tende-r(:t\ on beh.o.l.t' o:t tb9 CornnC)tJ.~·,calth,r..nci recetv,id obJeetton anl ~ of the accused, exception~ beinc dnly ...t..e'.,.t"'•"l<-.'.:l""'Z,....,~"'"8•re>fo-:over-r--l.d. J. 7 to -..:;.,,.1.,,.J:-) , tr_ren o"---r r thei thereto, �r �-----,:: CllmuI. lllil lAIOl:SSII01r - ·• IU.LCOLIi liDISLll ·>=)'-• • - - u.J9-V, l �~ ~ .e},I-~,. f... ' /I ./.) )ya 'I ~ '),1,Jj, 1,,,....:,... •:I ,/-7...,. !- ....t-r ~ 1-- , ' . t .. ..-.f 1'..lr.'....-.~ ~ ~ I T . . ). .,.-.r,L ,, ,A., ~;,a 1 ..-;,,.,11• .u+/,µ.,(_, jiy.<cc\, � 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 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Central Dean Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_010_305 Dean Hensley Snow https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_049-commonwealth-v-charles-beach.pdf 8797e34162be673118b22680c179bf71 PDF Text Text �.. �N~ws-REGIST~R. /. HARRISONBURG, VA. ARREST WARRANT. ' COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, TO-WI'f: ~-~-~-~~ To__ WHERF;AS,------~-~---------------------------------------------of a CTJ'rl'f'arhie of said County: the said county, 1/Jrf~---- -~ complaint and info,mation on oath hefoce me, __ has this day made Jnstice of the said county, that ----I~ --a r/4, __________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ of the said county, 4_--:-__~_-_ --~------··----------------------· 190.0 .. :, in the said .. ---'---"C'-7~"'----. on the-------/__z_ ____ ---------day of_____ county, did 1- These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and hring before me. or some other Justice to answer the said complaint, to appear --~CkyA. and give evidence Given under of the said County, and to be farther ~~--A.&.~.~~-- dealt you fo.thwith the body of the sai<l with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, Ir - to command to law. to apprehend -----d__~____ O.~.~ And yon are required to summon ---0.c~~.?. --·~.4A-::-~----------------------··--·······---------------·--··· my han<l and seal this __..,ei.1 -- of Virginia, on the examination day oL~-----· ~:lfk'--j=~ touching the said offence . ~ __ -- --------.in the year 190.-6 .. :J_P [SEAL.] �Common11·Paltl1 1•g_ Arrest Warran_t. } Execiiff'd by orrestinJf thP u·ithi11 nnrl 11•r11Tr111t d,eliPeri,ng the bod !I of'. ____ ____ bef'ore ________ _________________________________ _ rr Jiistice ancl, by numNl of' Rocki,nJfhr11n summoning 11•ih1PSSt'S the in pPrson, Uonntu wdliin this -- ------------/,90 _ Constable of Rockingltam County. �1 'l tte News-LtegisteJ~ Co.,'- --=cRPO:b_,N\ Harrisonburg, Va. \v - '· ---~---=- ===========-:=-='---'=-"-'--"== Yo~·e - to summon __________________________________________________ i7;--------------------------- he,·eby cmnmancled ~,,p~ .· ------------------------,---&---~~---4!---~--~-~(u,_l__~ to,.ppear. before a Ju,tice ,n,k.:;,,".'':?; the ________ _J__ __ 7~ _____ '1(~~--------------PF;_-[J?~------on ... /)_.~ of .................... , 190J .,7:.0 te,/if'y and t,he t=th tu ,ay on behalf of ·------~6~----f~-·-------.------------------------------------------------------------------------.---------in a certain m,atter of controversy in snid Court depending and u,ndetenninecl, -~ h!.~-!--~-~--_-..,(__p ____ day of between __ -...__ ~-----------~------- ~,Jtf~~mi-:: ~~:rth!:~; £100. And have then and there this Writ. "} ~''?J."-·~J. '~··· day ofjJ'-~-----------------, ==---====-c:=·---=•······· Q__ ................ , ti:. Ju,,tice of the Peace, tk ..L.6.. 190 __ 7-__ : rr,nd in the 12_7-th year of the Cmnm,onwenlth. k.J,~J p �(!~~~ ~f~~ ~t'£~~. ()~ C/i#✓,~ 0~ J1J#, Y. :;, ~ IP~, ~ /7,/JJl'lf# �COMMONWEALTHOF VIRGINIA, } TO-WIT: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, c~ ~ To ___ ,______ --- - ----------------__ ,, r 7 __ ~_ -----------------·----------------------, a...._Co1~ of sa£d County: WHERTTAS,____ £_ ,_ ,._ ___ ) •-----------------,<-~-~---:_____________________________________________________________ :_____ of the said county, has this day made complaint --------------L an l information /~_r __ ,_f.~ ____ !________________ a Justice on oath before me,. ____ J _____ of the said county, that ttz. ,I? J ___ UP ~_________ ttA.t:.p{, __________ l ,,(,, ~--------------~~ -~------~r:.~--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /l __ of the said county, on the ________ '!!_:,_ _______ day 0LF~---------------------------------------------19o____ "S_7'tn the said county, did ----~Lu.£~ __ L'~---r--,puJ.~~---~-~-~----~--b.e,,_{4«~---~-~ ,_"Z,f__ "'-'- ,. II 6.-' .u._ - . r.:_1..µ.. _______ A.IU-_~ ,j ________ , _________t:rvA-e.. ~ ~~fr ;L.~i.~.·· These are therefore, , ~ff ~ .. ··~,......... ·..·... ·· ~- in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice trt.~~- _________________________ ~e~----~r---~----~ of Virginia, of the said County, ' , ___ LJ'L , _ ___J,«,-~ &.~~~~ . to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said------~--~-- ur-;-___ k~~ ~------------------------------------------------..--------------------------------------- -L __ to answer the said complaint, to appear and give evidence Given under and to be farther dealt with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, :1__ ~__ day my hand and seal this _________ / ____ REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA to law. And--you are required te sum-1Hef1 on the examination touching oL ______ iz~-------------------------in ~ the said offence. the year 190 _____ ,:- ------------------------------~--1-'---rff_~9 ______ 2_____________ J. P. [SEAL.] �ComnwnweaUli ~ Arrest vs. Warrant. -~ Executed ~~ I 'I ' t ~ !~ ~¼ 'It i ( ..... ~ "ol warrant . ._,g14 v-:~z.~/4 __________ by arresting .. , the within r,,nil delivering the &_£k,_~---- bodv of ~of 1--~---------Roclcingharn Cou,ntv before <i Justice nnd nameil b!J summoning witnesses in ..L,fJ ____ dav of'__~~-lDO the within person, this __ f2,., ------~~--Ja~J. ______ .J. Constable of Rockinglia111 ·county. �����Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. tN0 f · 35. [Code, J Hurst & Company, Indictment. §~3989, 3999, ,1000, 4011, 4045; Hurst·s Guide l Pulaski & Manual. City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 5,10-5, 5-16, 617-18.] l'Oft\ft\lO>t\l\f(~allt~of 'f'i1tgiqia, ~ COD'N11 Y OF..... ~_:___ L, • ~~ ....................................................... IN THE ~~.CO[/RJ. 1 OF SAID , TO-HIT: COUJ{TY: 17zeJurors of tlte Commonu;ealt!t of T'irginia,in a1zd for tlze body of t!te Cou77t!J of ~~ ......... ........... ~ ....... _....... ................... , a1Ld1zowattefldiflg tlze said Cottrtat it~ f .........Jenn, in tlzeyear 1 D ./_"'., upolltlzeir oatlzspresent tlzat ······················· l/pon the evidenceof At..f ~'li~ ..L ····--·-- ···••·••········ ································--·--·······•··•··········· . ~f:;/::1?))::::;:!~s::~ /)~ Court and sent to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. . . ....... , 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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Beach Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_004_049 Beach Meyerhoeffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_226-commonwealth-v-charles-byrd.pdf e661777e35f2bebc282aa6bbaf673ea8 PDF Text Text •' •• ,.j 1/Nwh,y IN • ..? 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" (' tt 'if U.,.r " • • i/r /J I ' 7 • ,I.,.,,) Jt,""..-...t:• , f, / I L---1 __ ' �• • �' , J , ! <, • I ·- C" I' /' , �--TT ~ ----- ~,~"FE =-- - •·.· ' t • - f l • I • • • LI �!N rn KAl£EOF1.11E COl.oMClf'i~ .l!,ALTB: OF\IIRGDf" ...A.. u11us it/.\,fl.Irrnq,u. o,,d 1/11.s ,..,.II w,,.,,,, c-n u • ,~ l1r.t-C.•1"11'ft,1'ri-,:;,//lt. f,.;t,/!,_i,u,I~ 2. I "•' 1-t f ~ ��l_,,,_,..-, ,_ q ~ l t Cll.lS. BTIIJ) .AllS alias • CJU.11.l!'RUC:18 In41otment for a l'elo117 c01111011wurmr 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 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Byrd Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_007_226 Byrd Flick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_236-commonwealth-v-charles-campbell.pdf b95a5fa1a1b70398ee89e808e5adac62 PDF Text Text 1ea.J1h of Virginia: In the NRmc of 1ne Commoo-\1i, Tc) 1b,l ShC'tJII c1f rtoc-kinifu~m Cu1mty, c;r~Unit: ·..-.~ ....,/,.,,,L<L r,>7-- .-- ~ / .,- I Uflfl- llmi~r. ,,. i,f /I ft .,. t JI} 11'rlm•A ·'" ,., ,( I r•a,,nut ( ,. <!._ II,, n.m ,m ,y '" IIU .tndl11i4 l tJ. •r th; W"ilt11•,a, ./ l,,h rt ,, I I' n~• •1b 1/111( "/' f ,1n1 Ill II I ., .."--'' ,u,lr,, (1'r t;.,,,., tt4R 4/ ;•,,Ill• 1),J,.u·t1,,. fi1voui Jtuw ,C./1 ~--4' Wril f NJ, l(•J,../1.(_'f,',\:, :_ ,,/ /rrl. 1•/ ..u,. ,.,11d n,,,,•f, l~J:..~-1•• l,- ' J] --,. 11t ti,,i f,qrnl •r •T lh ----/,f, / ::;..t,.,"'/., <" (' ,. ~· llo11ttr, IJu "''W',... 11t1,. . ,.,,,,. 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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 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Campbell Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_008_236 Campbell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_283-commonwealth-v-charles-camper.pdf 6dd8deb552fb2ee8406c649cd93ebdef PDF Text Text r.J'. jjf!! rv ,a~Ac..'.L ~l-th- ;r/.,'.a,,,,, - /3. t;_. {!,q ();., ~- /: !. llL ~ ) ¼- , ~ /' I- --- aJµi. 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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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Camper Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_009_283 Armentrout Camper https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_252-commonwealth-v-charles-carper.pdf 938b30b6125ab6a0bdd928882df5c2a6 PDF Text Text • • •• ' . ..i.l'ldictt. enp- for •ul ory /: • • • I • ... }- -JI I f ' • 1 < / • - - ~ /, 5. ,.J (:..( r: .2 t. 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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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Carper Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_008_252 Armentrout Carper Conrad Garnett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_003-commonwealth-v-charles-cline.pdf e707be376caadd66d73bfe9182d9e76b PDF Text Text ���_ :t:_-~~ kcl 0 ~ra-C<A. ~~ 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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Cline Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_003_003 Cline Shands https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_137-commonwealth-v-charles-conrad.pdf e9aab0156f145737182af2421c3e43aa PDF Text Text ·····h·•····}~-iP~~ dh-- ll. b t;2;:::.h-- ,-;~ l %~ /· If-~ _ > -~.flt. 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' �Instruction The jury are instructed upon the Commonwealth to prove, doubt, his that the defendant, duly authorized as charged agent, said fact in t:his by evidence, c, Conrad, either and that the defendnnt. knowledge, and serving Any person customers the meaning of this case the burden r'ests beyond every reasonable in person or through to Chas. Mitchell beer, if the Commonwealth has failed beyond every reasonable to acquit within _..I __ sold and delivered in the indictment; to so prove accused C. that No. standing of the saloon, instruction. doubt, it is their behind the bar, was an agent duty with his of the �' . �Instruction The jury every are reasonable obtained beer 1 mted doubt, that even if they b:elieve :from the evidence, that Chas. at the bar room of Chas. C. Conrad, is not sufficient, believe instr No. but in order from the e-v1dence, the beer was sold t:.o said to a conviction beyond Mitchell. every that they rea.sona.ble beyond Mitchell fact alone must f'Llr ther doubt, that ��Instruction The Court evidence that instructs Chas. as charged in the said C . C onrad Chas. viction revoked. would result the No. jury C. Conrad sold indictment, it thn.t lager if the beer is the dut. guilty reg rdless in the license believe from the to Chas. Mitchell of th..., jury to find of whe tre r or not such con- of said Chas. c. Conrad being �T • �Instruction The Court the evidence bar tend.er not justify that the Chas. in the bar jury Mitchell that beyond ct made to said of tre Mitchell, though c. they b,elieve his Conrad, accused, a r easonable 0 .._; misrepresented room of' Chas. the acquittal :rrom the evidence was inf instructs L ,,,,- No • yet if the doubt s charged that f'rom age to the that jur does believe a sale in the fact of beer indictment. ��Instruction The Court instructs in this case, credibility they or any part to each otre r, into to be given consideration feeling reasonableness ing on t any witness , tria1, as, to such extent and of' the to be given testify the but they have a right interest relationship of various to the parties stand, their and all apparent of their the surrounding and t.o give or dAny credit under t_he circumstances, as they think proper. to opposite •1eight of the in determining witnesses, to of the case, in the result any is shown, their or unreasonableness means of information of the facts, Whvn witnesses to the testimony if demeanor on the witness a.t a verdict is not bound to regard. their or bias, judges in arriving and of the weight balanced, if they have any, their their sole that, of it. the jury as evenly the weight take are the of' the witnesses the evidence evidence the jur No. involved, appearance and intelligence, statements, circumstances the their appear- to the testimony of' they may deem proper or ��j • . . ,. ,'. r • : l - - ~ - - - -- ?I;~ - - -.- - - - -- - 0c-- ~ 1{~_-- uo~u- - 1/lft.1 ,; (!}✓i 6-a - , -- - -- - --i -~ r ~ .-, -; :-I~-~ ~~~- �' ,._ ..... I - --- -------- --- --------- �'i/, ..•. l , Common wealth of Virginia, OCKINGHAM, To=wit: COUNTY OF R OF SAi D COUNTY : IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ea1th of Virginia, d of the County of Rockingham, in and for the bo y The jurors of the Commonw ············ term, in the year . o· the said Court at its ... , and now attenc 1111" upon their oaths present that ........................ . ·················· ················································· 1909 .... , ············· ······'.:':t,.~,, ...l.1~ ... C.~....C.o., .... 9.. ••••••••u••••••••••• on the ....... l. ~.T.'............ day of. ................ , in the year 1909 ... , m:::th@::sEHd:=€omFt,r.. f,U:'"'.!.,.f.~ ................ s.i.d.e ....o.f'.. 1.'ate.r ....st_..eet ...in ....the. ....tm:m ...of ....Ea.r.:r..isonb.1:_..~ ....il'. ....::'..L' ..id ....,1oun.t.y.,..... ,...id ..... t ...f.'..: .£ ........::, icl selL,t.o ~1 b2. :r~oor.....i.r. ....rc.ai~ ....c,onnty one G~a.rles ....th.0,n ...and .there against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth ·J~~~.; r- .beincr ....a ...l)e:r.s.on. under .. the..age of Virginia. 0£144, ?4Zt¥4{,r ~ ,~~ ~ ~-----~---- ~;~ ....o.f ....~t g.us.t ....1.9.0.9... Hitch.ell.=f~.i~~s'■ 7i~ ~ t.he ...s.aid ..Cr_aT.l.cs ..1..ritchell Upon the evidence n.s:::i..id ....16.th.day. .to give evidence. -- -----... -····---·· __... witness;;;_ sworn in open Const and sent to the . ..................................................................... Clerk. �J ' \ Commonwealth vs. IN~ICTMENT. { c. Charles ~or cl · "ilsdeMoanor. Conrad. ~~ ~ {---( ~- A 0 ""' TR (:)~. I/" t /-;:(. vZ .. _ , ~~-~~(l~ J Ill,~~- ~ ~~ tt: ~- , - I 1 �r • - ---- --..- -----. - - - ��Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COUR.T OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, .............................term, in the year 190.9 .. , upon their oaths present that. ....................................................................................................... . and now attending the said Court at its ........ ~.er>t.em..er on the ........ 1 0 .th••·········day -eli-tl-:.. he of ............... A:ugust .......... ...... , in the yea-.-~.·- ~Q.~Q.-CG.mt¥, .. tb.e ..Raid .,C.harl.e.r-.. c.....C.o r d ..th0n ...and ...t.her.e ..b.eine. ..the .. k.e.e.p0r .... o:f.....a .... b.ar'."."'.'.r.o om...and ...h.aving ...a....l.ic.ense ...from ....t.he ...S.ta.t.e.....o.f....Virg.in.ia s.ell ....in.to.xica.ting ..... liq110.r ..by ....re.tail ....t o... ..at ...h.is ..... s.a.id ....b.ar ....J'.o.o.m ....on. ...rrat.e.r ...... . s.tr.c.c.L ..in 1b.b.e ..... t.o'.'.n ...of ..i:!a:r.r.iso.n1JlL"'l'.'.g ..in ...said .. C.ount.y.,....d.id ....on ....s.aid ....l.6t.h d.ay ....o.f .. Angust .. 19.09 ..a.t ... is ....saicl ...ha:_r.,.,,..r.oo.:r. ..in. i'la.id ..cou ..nt.y ....~ ............ . flJ.:::::n.ish•·••to ....Jose.ph----Shultz Joc1.eph ....S.h J.l::.z .then ....int.ox.icatir..g ...anct ..malt ....liauors.t····be ..and. the~e .. b.e.ing. a Dorson against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidence of_~ .under ....the ....said .t:,mnty .o.n.e.ye.ar.s . of Virginia. ~,--P---___________ :::: ______ _ /4~--~----+~-~--Grand Jury to give evide1 ···.~ ... ..witness<G-sworn in open Conct and sent to the . .................................................................... Clerk. �,_; f ' • .. ( _j -' m :) a: 1 't "' . .... ; . <( . I 1 {,,JI ,J ' J I j '" f i t~ ~1 ~ 2-9 J, ,__J ' I/ JZ--1c.YZ~r I/ f- 1 I ~'}- .. 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"4lco: ol. 11,:.:-,•-.~ •• c,, .,t,.,._ c. i.ndictment I , 1.·nc't1· ....r·...,,,,.nt . • \i d1L,,; , :i.ng ltquoT. th?,t ~828 of tte ,ofi0; it :f:·:ils - snch Rn -ave:r:nent r.onld t,h. intoxicf-'.ti1 of {~ and ;·•mlt, 1 i.CJ.r:.orto ~inors! �C ,, VQ' p �--2-- ba.:rter8d, or furnished; :~iven t ion '.l'he ~xrohibi ?rl ··rhe:r:-eaA ~ec. 18~8 in t,h~ ·-qyy,ri la": in Gay vs. c i tP-d, 1:.o con<1t:,-,u0 sec. the cont:>a:ry re~)f.lftl To ado!)t the 38?8 ";oul1 :f1.1.:r-the2· fu_,..,ni.shine c'.-:c. to spiTi 11 is to ~"'e pyem...::ncd, not Fy:rcl Lai .H 1:r,hibit sec. "!.OO, t,:,,..; co~le case to +,Le pro_ osition r.t co. ~non~;m(1th, ment,s, tr..e:i'ef'o:r8, 'J'·1at ··:oJ•rt::; of t 8:t:':l"lF;, 9. e. vo11mtarily 11 to the ~o th8 11 di8l)0D8 11 11 , ,, .... Llf'nlly" am)l~·cs of the •;rm.ri- t,o r·.1ino::i·n. 2.fi Tonnd dispense 11 in these nt1.kf'~A a nui' .. icirmt :--tq-J:.11.t0nny foT :re!·eal accns8a_ !(In.st .,", Jn~..>;e 9-n~ hi.•: re3.flonin.e; li(}HOT ''rn:i-··d n:fu.:rn .sh the hei 1e ecruivalP-nt H!)Pl!' :rn yr0ll ~it,P,d ·. y Tnci_p-e tr o ir1!)lied !'espr;cting l-)a:!:' ~nino:r, :ln L , :1:y,dent O;.)tion tc:rri to:nr. in local o~ Sec •. 38;?8 Ets 1:.0 f'n!'nishi!\.:::· t,o the t at :roh:Lh:i.t, ion .QI. !118.lt li0.uo:rs." n · n-:~Yvs. t,o i-e!li nn oft'rm~t';}, -;:J_ d Lm hc:lr.g t,hP, ,-:;828 ·:;ould. sr:c. t an ctealv~:rs :i.n the ton liquoy,~, :.c.!.ie:io::c·e t:Glci. cm !!'3.::!7 to t in contontion Sl)ir:ttA -t:.hat ~uch Aiir.,er~ ,cl:l1 e t,hc Cod, to o+, A:r· 98!''::0ns +,o int,oxicat,:Ln.,,: to ~ale~: of Ttr:..lt liquO!'f> ..,tc. der H('C Jro t,· e:r e.fo'.!'e, ", rr.:lno:r ,~:c. , 8.n<"i in r-11,0-h0.'1R0R he::e In tho ~.=! as Lino::i:R, tr..e sole i.s only ··rhilo t:rn L sr.,i:r:-it1:ouH or j_ntoxirrnting sions the l ~.q wr t,_ af'J:'ic l)e to :~89 8 would. Law a:-:; er..ti:.r'ely ~yTcl limit hnv:i..nP: for ts, soc. on th0 that int0no.ed. ·7qs ag':!inst Th-,:"e is no quest ion to ~)u't P:l"e::-1.tcr lir:11 tat ions and it t,hn:r.c Byrct. 1~,- f-l.J>dm1+,r:,Y)i~·it!1 t,he irinks. :i_9 r.R T'f1l)0Etlin-·· :rennlt, of' Jud ·e !.c. Le:11.o!'e .-:;s1 :·tn:i. ?.ut:-ioTities 0f J.:i.- rrial t, J.:l<2u0:r·0, 2.1d all v::.i..La,.1 no-t emby,ace non c.lcoholic but in:,; o:r- nalt, O!)inion R.e~., t,s, s-0iJ'.':l ( ...,_ccorct.in.P"to unde:r thFJ def'inition Byrd La-·: ·-7~1.s..esiened thu not CoP-:mon-.-iealth, 15 '.7he:reas uould or 81)iri tnonfi ~ll 1 int ox icat ing t,o r-i.:rdrmt. HR "Rp:l:r:l t,11.rm~ o:r intoxicat 8mbrr1ces quo:r:A, .,1':i~h l'.'1ngua?;e includes r1hethe!' only is ·ie fm.lsti:tut0.C1.. Ar:e Tri.'"Ll0 11 a:rct.ent, iniiC't- ave:rment. i1y 8l71n0nyr10ns • n Gasf:l, .?. Va. �r ♦ �--3-C3.010S, 143; Dull's C3.se, concerning Revenue Law, 'Thisk.ey, aJ:'dent brancty the defects Code -sec. ';ee In Tefft retailing 25 Gratt., vs. 96fi; Minor's in i.ndictment Crim.Law, ,a for violation of 4011. Commonwealth, 8 LeiP."h, 721, the offence A.,)i!'i ts , ,53. -is su::..'ficicmt and o+,her liquors. ly charge by ch re· n of sc le of �'' .' ~, ~ " �••. . f , ... .· • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, the said Court at its ... S.e_ te . in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, er. ................................. term, in the year 190.9 .. , upon their oaths present that.. ...................................................................................................... on the ............ l6th ...... day A 0£......... . , in the year 1909 ... , -m-the-~•rah:t-€oanly", ,•......................... c.....Con.:r.ad..th.e.n..and ..t h.er.e...h~.:i.n.e. ..th~ ...1~o~P.0t' ..... dicr. ..':l .e...t.he...n.aid...C!1.a.-rlc.R ... ..sell ..in.tn .·.i.catirn:r ...l.i.quo.r. ...h1r ..:r.e.t.ail ....a..t....h.is ...B.3.r.r..oo.:n ...on ...1!.'!3.t.er....St:r..e.et.... ...in. ...t.11_0..... t ..O'.":rn ....of ..Har.r.i.s.on:0.1.Ltf.{ ...in ....ss.id ....c.o.,mt.y,.....::i.i-:i ...on ....s.?.i_d....l.S..th ....day ....... .of. ...A.1.rn:u.st ....l9.09 ...at ...h.is ....said ...R.ar.room ...in ...said t.o ...Robe.r.t ....S.~ith ...spir .ttuous r···· int.oxicat ....,,.ount.y. ....~ ....f'ur.nish ing. and ..malt ...1 iquo.r.s , ....he. the ... ..s..a.id....Rob.e.r.t ..... s ni.t.h..oe..ine....t.he.n....and ..th.o..re...a .n.e..r..(7_o.n 1.mde.r.... t.w.e..n.t;r .... o.n.e. against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidenceof~~r ~~···~··························witness:'S-sworn Grand Jury to give evidence. of Virginia. ~ fo ~ in open Court and sent to the . .................................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. .,...,iSl"J e '109.DOJ" :or -C-i'.i-8cT'l-:-:i.R ...r:....... ~qr.,:r .. BILL. ' -- - • 1· Ii'.•••' ·'···- ........ /1?>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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Conrad Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_005_137 Conrad Mitchell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_041-commonwealth-v-charles-davis.pdf f27b05aba2d0e79ee87ad3f380713b49 PDF Text Text These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ............................................................ . ~~- ..... /4:-;- ~-····································································································· to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon 51_~'2<- itztelih<d:. (d-L,,,.L,.«LJ, -_d_~ ½-~ 5~.... ~~.,,.__,,················ ·············································································································· to appear and give evidence Given under -------------------- in behalf of the Commonwealth, ..:Z. ../.....~day my hand and seal this ........ on the examination of...~~~···· touching the said offence. in the year 190 ...... . .............................. ~f/3, ..2.~ ................. .].P. [SF.AL.] REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA ~ �, - Commonu,ealth ~ Arrest i·s. Executed by mTesti,njf the within a,nd (ind by nmned wcirranf r7elivering -··- n Justice Warrant. -- - f ··--•·------··••··-------~- of' Rockingham, su,mmonin_g witnesses in the the Cou,nty ,uithin person, this I ,, { ;--Q· ...dny of ................................ 190 ... ··-·---·---- ..... . Constable of Rockingh~ni County. � 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 1903 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Davis Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_003_041 Adkins Davis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_231-commonwealth-v-charles-e-shifflett.pdf 3f20dda72d4b5ff5316f982b3159145c PDF Text Text -----4.Acli ... ,.., CJiAlll'.M l!DIW!Jl SIUll'JJI!! .-J Upon an 1Jl41c\ant ~or • JU.et•••nor .. 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Wl~a:r r.13 h•,nd thia 191,h de, at ..Lt0 ~ i, 1921. �·,I ., ..'' •'• ·, • • • • • • • �..•' • • int ■ , r.-· .a••h o" ""1 In a • 1 Q.,.1~ '"lp-n +t,,.1 ~~rt". r ost ,. . , • d 0 • . ,• • I • f,r .i ....6 e itu•e ee· u t " ,o I , ec• ShU''l • ~l r • . ,• 1 • lr • d!-111· 0 -- ... ~~ tl l • .s.:_n~ll tl.• ' -~ de:• o• t.. o. the r • d ' J,,~4,I • .. e • ... • •• • ~- n. • \,...I t'°C be or "l wi tr;e • ♦ t. t • .- I �.. • • -• l ', ' ~ I~ ,:l • .... ., ,l ,M • 1 j .• ' <+ 1{ .., l :, ~ ~ • J :,. ◄ ¾; "·~ :. ~ .... .., ,t~ iJ d. : ~t n il :i .. • .. -~ ., ,r, ➔ -..• ... ..".. , 1 <, ➔ rr �• / ,.;_ -7' ~ ~ /\ ~ ......,.._/\ • • r...,_.X �• " • ·• . 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 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles E. Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_007_231 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_210-commonwealth-v-charles-hartman.pdf 9f3ee32558c892cbb299cb11799bf6e7 PDF Text Text COMMONvVEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO-WIT: ROCKJl',;GHAM COUNTY To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County: - .. .WHEREAS,--- . ----------~<---- -- ,L/ ___ ~ _;__ ______________________ _ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to comman~ mon to appear before me, or some other Justice of the said to ansv,,er the said complaintynd N'2f-- ~ the said forthwith to sum•- ~~ to be far_ther dealt with according to iaw And you are required to summon ~=-=----=--- -==----==.c~=--=--=-----c~ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commomvealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this __ Lday of_,~'--..L--=-=.::;-,c....... _______ ., in the year 19;/ �- ---- ___ - , - - _ ___,, - --- ����• �I ��, �I' �,,,, '- 3/2. ' 4.:..Lld avt, ~ ~ ~. ~t-? ,(,,1/ I (i<,ld.._CiJ-..,, . 44-'J,,, (/ • '-~·~1 -y ~ ~~.+P . �T .. J' �H ��;J ~u7 -~,uT ~~L--c_L., ~ «;.. , G ia~ ~~~ �\ I I ; ��j ' �~v~?flf/j f,, v/,1,,un, i,iiJ;/VV �' �.. 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Jamu.17, ~n4 folonloual7, ,i:iae, "-114lnwroouree r>oae er~. 111<1or •lt CbnrlOB nrt .... n to ta;-• COWlty, of a;u-rlage, her,• ee41oe ea =« have Ullclt id Ah B.. 47, eha being o! preYioue chnete c!ulr• oter. ln tho no~• o! tho Co:inonwMl.th Qf to co11 nd you CorthWlth to " pr•hond G1ven md"r • """thia r,a.Q ;/rCc,t/i;;,i,,/.• t.11.: Clll,r~e• )!erto,n,, betor f"!Dllle rereon therefor·, eo:IO oth~r J;et1ce -- GNetlr~: 1917, 1n aald CoVlty, 414 Wlla,..t,,lly rosloo et th t tlJlie 11n Wt'1Brrle4 Vlr tnln, 14 count;, ot the l'osoo o! the •• 14 o Jtu,t1co oo,mootion o! a,,14 Coant,. and brln: b.,fore or :.be u Id County tbo body or tho a 14 8.DIJT8l' 111.vhand • be • 14 CO:, n4 11eol tbla lalnt - 11 cd to be Corl .,,. day of Uoy. 1917. �' • •• Sli'rE OP , �COJll!~!t'Wa!L~ OJI' V ll!GlJIU, ROClU:GK 'i O ITJ!':'Y, to-111t: I. J. "· "Rl'lckburo r1er iu;;h•m County. "'8rr•nt beLrlru> d to the 14th d~y or ~•y. 1917. tlm of tba isf>U&nod of ..,1a or tho o, oe i.n cnd tor olocted sl'.lll. quallflod issue err o.,tltlod nts to tall ,.n,:1 t e s,.id County •n4 ~uthor1ae4 or err .. et., v,1:rily "1th thJlt nt, la " Ju,.tlce or :;loo o.n.;;,~ ... 411ly &Jld Lia t a l his ~ota o<the ·n4 ll8 e oh are nd I further tho Mndwrltln,· oertlt1 th,t of the s 14 J. I'. hie al;rn tare bolleva ""'l'r to admlnlet~r fr 1th Groll orediL. I cm ··t>ll ac us1n~o4 P1okorln,J. o:t- ~!., to the toro•oina whose nume eproor& si~nod or &tteet. ollf! '"''"a i<t the c~ tho ei,me bnlAA , Co•1rt ot Feo<>r4, do oort 1~ ~icke~lJlo. J •• o""•r.o "ire~·1t to t•e ~• ta -rr nt to •• gacu.! Ile, In taatloon;y ••t -t:S3 Court t 15th d 1 ~ an4 "hereor "1"'='"?i4 tile ee I rriaonb,,rl!, a: l,lil;, I heva h81'""l'lto ljl7. 'rl>gtnl•, o this . .t �.• •• • - • �• • �• �• Commonwealth of Virginia, • County ·of Rockingham, to-wit: In 1h, Curui1 Cour1 cESJid County: • ' • o~ the Coeiwonwea1th of 7irg1nis. in and ror th~ body of t.he County ot Roc:k~m. :ind no. a_ttending the Circuit. Tr.e Jurors Court of soid countyflFON '!!IEIR OilllS PRESE:lI', that l al:, , .nE-or oo nootion .n " n~ainst with ~no da r 1a &o :, e~ en u, cm::arri~d fllmlo par 11 1 it h v n r e.hn a ::,t.c.r , the pe.:ice and dignity of l..he Commonwealth of V1_rgioig.. '"l'l:lll'l'I! this witne9tses t,videnc&. ind1cl~4Dl is !lwOrn io Court toun4 on the test1o~uy t!.Od sent. before the Grand Jury to glvo rey1o a �• • ~ ' ~ ~~J • ~i• 1 • • (") ' ~ ~ ;,. .,' ~ C: "' ::, -rr ~~ " f! I" -" 0 ~t'1 0 :s:".,, ti 0.,,, ... e -5.-· ;,-... 3 :c n • "- c-• • I �'• I • • "h t • nl • t tt '"'rt CC' ,. • '., thi 'l.t r c+ ile !•1 rrl ., • r r 'J. m • ,. • i1 t ;;.• t-1.;-iI -o t:r t p ...o.. • .. • • e, r f + .,. h!' .+ n, ~ the e " r+ • t Jr~l)!ll. •,.• a "le d7; - • ~- ,1;.. Qh.u14101,; -.· t t ... t,. - 1 t\'1'l t •t : . • e io:."r ., " ·e 1 .:.ri::.10::.. :- tr I •o b) ft • or '• 4..lc + ,1~ut,"'x:, 'O .-:1• f~, th n b •'ieO 1 J t ~ • t .D 1,, - t • l I: .... ;r ;11: .. r, ~ ho ,• n:ct •' adu.,,t · cir- of '' L t•l ' r~1~ ,a • 1' !.~... nd + ◄ 1d ~ n- <t "c" J i C �• • • ' ' �~-07 A:L J1l!l llY T;ntJ:,' PR!'S"'IITS that and :.A.R•r~n 9rlAcipal ouree.l -:ree 1nd~b ted One thousand aod J.B.ShoeM.aker to t1o.e C.o.:rir.onwe.alth dollars, or our soode a.nd tf'!ne=!!':"Lt.•, ~, be levied ·• C., Jt.,. V C "'- ha~ •-.....,....r ,..-,,.,..., ~•rr1•g~. ~1 on, cbaract~r ~n~ tor 1~~ the ue.- of th• ,..•• • acknowled;e tn the au:n of V1rgJnia a.cd cllattels .t-~••,Jlyw,,_ ~~~ on a warrant Ada R~~dy, waiT,~ Charle& Hl\rtman ~,pea.r 1!\f:f"'la::tCouncy on the null aa 8Ur~ti~a laoda Cocu:,on•ealth. rea.d:e.red ~~~~-r:'J:urf-,,~...:.,_.,_~,-,./~, ~~t· UPoh-'\hi"t~o~dit{o~--i---n;t~,l,~~r {BT<l;CJUU:'!re ffa~- b~en arr,et~d depart ud or !!Arl.::>An Q• ... , Chiu-l•• ~'-•retro: and v~1d. Witne.oa ~n~ first otherw1~~ unf'l'l.arrir1 •~an A Fre\1~1nary bearing, day of the ne,ct o! oaid court len• ~f t'l.- folloW'in,; • undrr fu.ll !ore~ etgnA.tu.r•e promise ot p~•~ioue ~.~, o~ oha9te Jf h~ the said t~• ~udgt o: th~ Ciroult b•'~~e wi tr.out ch.R.rgi"'i a~ductlon Court or aook- t.e:'lll t.1':ert-ot an,,_ doea not then t!lie obl-1g&Uon 1• and ~irtue. artf! e•ale th..18 26t.h 11!L.'fot l~A.Y, 1917. ~& "j{..i:/4,:,,,,,(SEAL) /; f PM(l;e--.1t1,uMc ssALl / ~ne foreaoing bond ne executed aioher the eald J.~.Mftr~~~n arter before :n the under,igned Md J.».Sboernaker Bail Coact.ia- h~rl 1~~t1~1~rl . CA_>V �• .. •• • • • • �• ,, • ,, .... • • • T·~f lf J J. f:Ld t S'l il. ty yor. ltt ■ill sa.J E 1,e: ~d 1,av1nt o' re. ~- 1llcl r1..,vio1;0 o,.usto t 0, r7e elsrc SSC T I r • • • et1o1 :tor �• .. .. • ,• • • • • � 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 1917 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Hartman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_007_210 Hartman Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_091-commonwealth-v-charles-howdyshell.pdf 40eb5fc2f3eb09b70ad88beff23b9d9a PDF Text Text Ne:ws·REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, These VA are therefore, and bring before ,. in the name of the Commonwealth me,, or some other of Virginia, J i~tice. of the said Count,·, to command you fonhwith to apprehend the ~odv of t-he-sa1, ! _ -----------·-·····--··---·---·-·------·-·--·· ~7)~.~~ ........ ______ ..__ ..______ .........-....------............________ ..__ .. ............. __________ ............................... _______ ..__ .. .to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with according ~/.tAdA&;y--~··~-·-'·-0_·~···----2L~ to law. And you are required to summon .... --.................... _..._......... _____ .._..__ ....__ ...______ .._..__ ...___ .._._, I to appear and gi,·e e\·idence Given 1111d,r 111y hand 0 i11 ikhalf of the Co111111011wealth, on the examiniltion and seal this .. ..J. ~-?f'-/1da · nL_____ ..______ 1.i.,,.:KJ_~"--- tonching· the said offence. .... _............ _.. in the ,·ear 190,b ___ , · .... .. P. [SEAL.] �Cmnmonwenlfl, ns. } Rv-ceanfNl thr Arrest wi f11 in m11l and by su,m,moning - f - the fl'ifl1in 71n'sm1, tl1is 7 I"':- ... douof fr..,,,.,,_,, J •__________ 1,9(; i l,, l/'(17'7'{/11 ,... flu, drlil'rrin_g nr1111Nl 1l'if11rss1's in / Warrant. /J '"/~ ,,_, ~ t~jR~ckin;h~;i; -c~~t1;fJ:·. - --C~nstable �NEws•REGISTER, HARRISOh UAG, VA. t f ARREST WARRANT. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some ot3-er Jiustice of the sa·d County, the body of the said ........................................ . . .... .L.V..<.' -4..4:!'.Y... <'··~· ............ to answer the said complain.,t, and to be farther ~ : ..t°vvt41 /. . ..,/L£VLL ~. . ,.P:.'. .... b. . t.?. .: dealt with .k.-✓. ..].L And you are required to summon on the examination touching the said offence. r.J..Y~.,.~ ....... , ~{ .... to law. .... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my hand and seal this ccording 1 .............._¢1-ay oL .. .✓... (£;:/::.~..6.,,·:L ~-f.. .... in the year 190,?.?.........• ................. .]. P. [SEAL.] �f • Commonwealt!t vs. } Arrest Warrant. 4~~.~!~~{1 l1;2itA7..{3'aa,,~ c/ ..... J·• Executed arresting a justice t!ze witlzin and delivering o.f Rockinglzam warrant b)' tlte bod)' Eounty and by summoning tlze witlziit named z,,ftnesses in person, tliis .... /. ...day of\,.a.~.1 J90 '7 ({ >Jllj~c&u~ - (J ' C;n.uable of Rocl.:i11g-/1amCou11ty. �Ne:ws-REGISTER, ARREST HARRISONBURG, These are therefore, and bring WARRANT. VA. in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some ot~r Justice of the said County, ....................................................... -<..:tPrv. ~/],-/~. "¼ to answer a1 ,cl to be farther the said complaint, • to appear ..... .. . _ ....... and give e,·idence Given tmcler my hand . ............. A, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the sairl ................................................. . ....... ,:J .'t..-..... dealt with according A ...udn, ..fe.;klr,T ..Ji~lk~}lil .....ft....~ r······•L., of Virginia, ~ ................................................................. to law. '"'·~·"'°f And you are required •............. . to summon 'M<k!... 'r ...... l ...Ua.t£. .., ...9. ......A_ ... . ...... ·····-·······-·····························-···························-······················--·······················---···· in behalf of the Commonwealth, and seal this . .. b7 j!._.day on the examination touching the said offence. iJ.~.~.. . ...., oL ..... in the year r90.y.. .. &..Jfu:-7q_. ..=····-··.J. .....(/).k_.C(,.L ..L.L .. - ~ --- P. [SEAL.] �Com,111on11·pa7th t·s. d/. ~- } Arrest Warrant. ,!L __r.,·---~m-va7AA.b :t_____ _ .ExecziiPd by nrresting lhP and within 11·mTr111,f dPli,l'Pl'inJ! thP body of'_ befo1·e ----· ____ __ _ ____ r,.Ju,stice mul, of' Jfoc!cinglw b!J s11,m1noning 1w111pd, 11•if11Pss1's in ,,... / ___ r/l(!J Oj' m, Uonntu tlzP within pprson, this . ___. _ __I fJ{) Constable of Rockinglianz County. I �r'""·inia, Vj In .Jcforo V'1C3.tion: ine;hc1m County, ·:.qy Qth. indr,e the 10n7. ... . last '~-:'hio dR.y carie Ch·irJ\~ of C0nvicted this '1'. Jl. k1.as, fheriff of for Court said Count~,, hir:1 havin.:3 tho to release the costs of prosecution, tice Court required Court :fron -r,holly by t Court t:-ie said hin ,...t1.tute •. \nd introducod and unable in ''orr.1 be:fore custody i.m-:der: lloll 1.socsoeC::. o.r~ain~t 01' ti1e it a:1pearine; pay to t e said the tll thio costs of cause, nay:.10nt of the .;at_;__sraction Charl~ tl e ..,one o e hi,:i in r:i tllout "'lO, of for-'.:.he Conr:iom:eal th r;n.i vine that to i-obruary appeared aforeoaid, Cliarlcs- ,,Ot.1rt Of 1coclc- the .\son.ult, ::'rorn custody '\.ttorrey Circuit 11ho was at ··n1a ...:ful 'l,cl-_ £:!-yino f the evictence insolvent of and naid no,•cd uowderocll, I\ , <'ircui ,Tud_se of' the of' the no- o:' tho l.o roor~hell rooocution the ir- or any y; pa:tt ~-t,_.,t.._,,,., thereof, tody or It without of !tis from custody is ordered tho County at that the oaid"itondoronell of tho Cooto ordered to paynent io 0:1.ce. Civen under of release □y the the hand be 1·cloaced nrosocution, oaid this Charlie and from cuss the Jail- 1,oTTdcrohell P.th Day o:f .. ay, 1007. �) �r • ... ' ~r v cfl t:i.on: of T. this fherii'f {'or ,Tudgo o:f the Ra.id Coun"-v, of Lim • moved the cos ts of L.. iu Court pro tc flt_O ~fine '1.S01..,;-1 hi rr: fron. the fcrooa fron wholly or It cus ce ordered the at cncc. tha ~cu that payment Coun~y t. ody intruu and u1ablo is without of ~le from 1 insolvent thereof, tody vid to f"y the CJf the ordered to Giver under 4 ...,~~d~., uf release r..~, hard c<, ::.n c·rntody v,i tr..ou t or the Commr:mv:oal th ~o the me, the soI!le ')ne cnu payrrent wai vinr; of the F~t·sractiur of prosecutior the pr ~aid this 1 )SC Charlie '"'th )ay of the the wh i. or any !'.at: e rcloaned ·ut · or., o, ri.o- of Oharl ~e, l owder:-ho11 dt1:r·ah011 the of ~~ 0 ~ i_viet him in thiP <')stF tr" ~i~L Lefore cd t'h-e ..,aid , Jsts appeare~ ':'erm 'wderPLell nd i+ appo.r·1~ Court February e, ' cus tod:, i'crtl.e I\.ttorrie;r nf' rock- 01irt tne 'saault, ~:' .l.d Charl t i rcui 7ho was at Court <>.nd the re leaee ocut i.on, of' the of Unlawrul C'ircu::.t a· d the 6 ,T 1d~e Hcv,derf'ell, Convicted C0urt laas, T. tho clay ca.me Oh~rltt Thi" last ~cf ore from 'l.r::<l thG ct.:.., Ja..; J..... lcwderstoll !fa , 1907. �) ' .. �. ' I fNDICTMENT. OF VIRGJ.t~IA, COUNTY OF ROCKINu-EAH, TO-WI,,: IN :'HE CIRCUIT of t.he Coant COURT OF SAI]} GJJNTY: of' Roe •inghar::, ~:::~~ in and no·: attendillg the ~~n faeir said Court oaths at; its present -------------'d on tne J2,J,.._day o:r-6~~~, in-t e year l~o,, in the said County. I ~ ------------- ~itness,,,u~orD in open �• ! • .. ... . .........,~ -.......r • �.. '. INDICTMENT. CO.l.i:W :v:E/1LTH OF VIl GI:iHA.1 cau Ts:'Y CF TIOCKINGH.A', TO- IT~ IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID CULJ~~ Tl c j its Pths on the ----- ~--9--' in the year. lf~,, in ~~~~ ~ a ,2:i.r:.=-:t the J)eac& and. die;_r:J..tJ of LTpon t l1e evi d.en e of_~~~~· &?:A~ ------- LhB Cc!r.!:.--on,rEalth of ~:::.__:~~~y~ s'~:orn in npen , Cler:. Virginie.. th~ �.. . . ... - � 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Howdyshell Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_004_091 Howdyshell Knicely https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_238-commonwealth-v-charles-kilpatrick.pdf b2ef88a4fe47d075251df867d73ddf83 PDF Text Text J TH ( 'Ill YU.'\\\" t:.u.Tn or '//1 '////{ ,/lf,'I//F/'11/·' I I i:illS-LI. ///l('K/\li/1 UJ f'(}/'\'{J l:U/·'I IJ\',1,. if ('i1t•11it {'mll'I ••f H,lf'"l..7tud1-1m t'Olllltr, 11t l11..- r.,u,1l!<, ,_, t,, uu:rn,,•r 1t-1ut' a t•1•r1:,i11"72'"'4~7 th •re, ,,· Ix r ··~ .L..«. ~ wl1,•r,•nt'he ::1.11111-. • 111 tiu· 'f..7 �C'li\l \111\ II J,:.,I.TH �' •• • • I ~ ci-..r:,::, o. t UO\.Sl_, \llt!:Jout ... _11~,ri.e.: l!i.o- ...e t..6. t tl .:,n \be_ .JD, JU.st o ...,lse, eaurt. ·"•• _ l_JG.tr ....:~., r1r., c.bo tt no lu ,1 ~ <&I Ol J-~l;, id Count/,. .e.t' of i..eu. l'ii:l, c.. d.id c.:....l ful 2"·, tl.Ll.1 b..:Lt, in �• ' • • • • l I ! • .. Ii .. .. fl ;; "• ~ tl .' ~ • <> 0 ' • I • I' t t . •• • l'l l r ' C ► ., t • ~ I .. ••' t ' ~ "' F-' ' I ., ., ~ • �fflfARIJIS J..• ID,l'ABIClt 11141otment ror a lliN•-• J'.[JIIAWHI �� 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 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Kilpatrick Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_008_238 Kilpatrick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_165-commonwealth-v-chas-landis-and-mamie-landis.pdf 76fca118507f55cb2c8f103fb2e25ae2 PDF Text Text ,, ,. • Rockinghan1 County. 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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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Landis and Mamie Landis Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_006_165 Landis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_010-commonwealth-v-charles-nazlerod.pdf 6de101a92d19e62b4c4ebe59c9d3685d PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l No [' J Hurst & Company, 1 Pulaski City, Va. Certificate of Commitment for Trial. 3. rI.R01}iI.d, C'O[I.N'J'Y OJ?1/l_~~ .. , 1'0-Wll': J'o tlze Clerk o tile County Court of said Coztllty.£, , tf!.. ..... ............... ... .... ........... , a justice of said tify that 1 ha1>eth,:,dau committed....... rottnty, do herebycer- t/J~ ...~~ to tile jail of said r:owdy, tlzat lte may be tried before tlw r:oz11zty rourt of said rozmty, for a felolly b(Jlzim rommitted, in tlzis, t!zat Ile, 011 tke....../ 11. .....day of .. J 'Z?rP. , in the said county, /u;,,,{~4-lr=J t!/.~ .. , a,rrd~..d.- ~~j:::/~'z::jg· ~~;= ~fr,,~£ ' J. P. [L. S.J [For certificate, where accused is bailed, sec Hurst's Guide & Manual, p 1J2, No. 5.J ����I I :) I -----.. v) ) I \ i I , I -c j I t / } ����I �.. �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCIUNGHAM COUNTY. Tlte following list (!/persons ef lite County of Rodiingl1am, residing remole ji'om Lite place wlzere tlte offence is cltarged Lo lzave been committed, and in o!lter respects qualified Lo serve as Jurors, is furnislted you, from wlticlt you slzall talce Lite Veniremen s1w111wned ~I' you to serve as Jurors upon the efl,1,,,..L ~ th, J., ~ ' da,, efti,, . dwg,d 1,;a1 /"' J~ ;;;::;_;;;"f;'it'"" "" " (g__G____.;l,,,~' ~J~ ~ Ld'fn:J:;;, 'f;::.~ ,JcL«t;:,. wit!, .fdony, ul .J.li"'1°",oft!" County ~of:::::; ' ~ (P C1' . -dl,,,,.,71!1(}~ iy:ci la,Ji; ~ )~ ~/;~ ~LJ~J 71= £ n,_ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVVEALTH OFv-RGINIA. TO You are !tereby commanded lzam, to be ta/i:enfrom remote from 'r:S:E S:S:EEIFF lo su1m11on a /istfur11is!ted OF EOCJ:S:::ING:S:.A.:J,.([ ,J~L COuNTY-GEEETING: persons of t!te rowz{11 of Rocki11g- ~v l!te .J11dge of t!te Co1111{1Court of Nod·i11g!ta111, residi11g 1 tlze place 1~•/zeret!te offense is r!tar!(ed lo !ta, 1e bee11ro111111iffed,and q11alijied in all of/1er respects, lo serz e as .Jurors, lo afte11d and appear before !!tr C01mf1' ("our! of Rorki?~r;!ta111 Co11nf1 al 1 1, !lie Coun~v Court -:011se, on t!te being t!te daJ 1 ~(J ~ l, r da_1'q/ Ilic ) o/J~ ..-/ 'J 6'lf ~ r~ Cimrf 11exf. foscn 1e asj11rors 11j>o11 Ilic trial o/ ~), Aud tlzis t/1e__11s!tall i11 110 1, isc omit. 1111derlite penal{1' 1 o/ £100. And /1a, 1e !!ten a11d f!trrc Ilic 11a111esof said j>rrso11sand !!tis ,,·ril. Wihw.,,J ..J, ~ Jfou<e. o/ flu' 1/,c 7 de,•o/ ;µ , Urrk of our said Court, and i11 f!te 1 al t!tc Court U- vear of Co111111011,, ·cal//1. Cieri.·. �~ ~ ·~, ~ ~~ .~~ ,~ ~ .~ , ~i~r ~,~~ ~~1- �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONVfEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO TE:E SE:Ew~ R_tCKINGE:A= , COVNTY --GREETING: You ar, hmby ,ommanded lo mmnwn~~····-·····-···············-···-·······-i---····· ·····························································································----···········•··························•·············································· ----···········································································•·································· ·························································----- r in a certain matter of controversy in our said ... ~~ ··-- Court, dependillg and undetermined bftween ·-·····•·····························································································•······ P~1it[tf, ~ ::f:!lf-. ::1/:::!:,;;,-;;;,:-::1:;~,::;;~~,o ;/,;;,··~,,~~ -~ 1 l¥rit. Witness, JOSEP.l-.l S. MESSER . Jl.J±day of ~ 0 ........ LEY, Clerk of our said Court, at t/1e Court-House, tlze ., ....................... Ji~ F..,,..~~:::.,- J90Q .. , andiu l/,e ,a_Sii,year o/l/,e Commo~weall~. ( �'- . 5 I t j ~ ½ "' ~~ ~ ~~ ~ �Form 6S-llerli7i"." �-·- . . = : : ...., ' I • ; ' :l . l r l ! . j I l l �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONVl[EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:EcCE S:I-IERIFF You are hereby commanded to summon ... OF ROCI.;;:INGII.A:M: COUNTY---GREETING: /!Jh~ ...~ .......................... . ················-·························--······························-·······------···············································-·-----------------·-·····························--------···················· to appear before the jitdge o.f the County Court o.f Roclcing-/wm Counf_J, at t!te Courf-1-.lousTt £ o' clocl~, a. m. on f/ze ... (i)ff;;;~,/µck········:···· Court !lex!, being fhe ....2,.?/.. ... d? o.f day qf t!t~ ... /J-1~·~···Jq@~ , 6 ro to testijy and tf1e truth to say rn belza(l o.f lite Commonwealt/1 agamsf ____________ J,,ftw 7Zdl,.,,.,,l __ ------------------------------____________ --------------------- ~~~·;··~·;~~~~;··;~~~;;~;·:1:~;:·~·;~;·~.~~~ ~·::::.~·~=··:·.-_-. _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_...-:::::.-:::.-:.-:.-:.-::::: ,L............... s!tall not omit under t/1epenalty Aud t/1is...... - vVitness, JOSEPJ-.l _}J_ ....... day o.f..--t--4~~ S. JlfESSERLE qf ,lroo. Y, Cler/.: o.f our said Aud lta'i-'ef/1en a11dt!tere t/1is TVrif. Court, at tlze Court-1.louse, the ...J'l-zJ!., r&J-- , aud ill tl,e r :i..,rt!tyear of tlze Commom,:ealflt. - -------J/Jm-ty , C/,rk_ FOi Ill 6q_.1Jc:ili11. �r.J I ��\ . , \ �Hurst's Standard Forms. Annotated. [Code, I r:,.Jo, 1 Warrant I, ~~3955-6. amended, .-\cts :897-8, p. 398; Hurst's \ Hurst of Arrest. Guide & :\lanual, 1 Pulaski p. 473: :\layo's ····•··•' Guide (.is-old ed.), & Company, City, Va. 29.-I J10-ltlT: fortlw:itlz to apprflzrnd a!ld 1Jri11p before me or some ot/1erj11stiN of said ma1d.1J.t/1ebod;; of' tile soid $~ 'Jtaj~ to be dealt wd/1 attordill_(J to laLl'. 6ka/Vd JI~ to rtJJJJN!l' a/lei girf nidfltte , to a11sa·er1/zt said 1·omploi11t11ndfartlzer v!!ld /JOLL(tl'el1Neb.1J rer;111red to arnL :/~ Sffl71lll0/l s~/L. ill be/l{f/,/ of tl1P Co111mo111cealtll 011t/zf e.rami1tatioll toutl1i11/jtile tfu, said o//'<'11te. Giren 1111der mu hand n11d.wJ/, t//is 6 - dau of .. L-~~~- ~7 ,J. P. [L. S.] lA justice 110w has j11risdiction to try, en a warrant, any misdcmeanor,-i. e., any offence not punishable by death or confinement in Lht• pc11iLentinry; and may also try indictments for certain mi~clemeanors sent before him by the county court-sec Code, ~ ..po6, amendPd, .-\cts 1897-8, p. 289. If the warrant be for felony, but the evidence discloses a misdemeanor only, embraced in the charge of felony, the justice should com·ict for the misdemeanor-see Code, ~3969, amended, Acts 1895-6, p. 935. A justice of the peace cannot issue or or try \\·arrants in a city or town. if the mrtyor or police justice is not absent from the corporation, nor too unwell, nor so situated as to render it improper. fur him to ac1-see Code H3s_;5-6. am nded, 18~7-8, p. s8. If the offence is punishable by a fine only, and the accused is not likely to flee from justice. a mere summons to appear al a certain time and place would be better-sec Hurst's Guide & 1 :\lanual, p. -t,86. and p. -1r-t.,>, 0. 1. For endorsement authorizing execution of warrant in another county, and warrant transferring accused to county where cri111e was committed. sec Code, ~~3957-8 and Hurst's Guide & Manual, p. u7, Nos 13 and q. For warrant discharging accused from custody when bail is found. see J-lursl's Guide & 11anual. p. 118. :,.Jo. r6. For forms of judgments of con,·iction, S<'e Hurst's Guide & 11anual. pp. 337-8. :-Jos. s, 6, 8. and 10.7 I �-6~,U-MAAJ~Lt. 7/.~- -h~ #aj~- �The tl1at, evideno· in~ ' inst:rlil.ct .,Ol.lrt h& ~ nri tha 10use of "l'hornton on r actuaJ1"'r thE:y can not not 1R99, e,r dence th~t, the nt..:;1t t ve ., A• Jon,rict prisoner in the the 12 with t11e in c:nt to con::mit la:rc2ny, oner not in "'t ruct s nt 1.1 '1 b.::: :l vi.nocent e· i stan r d ·ell- or October tL.e 14-t h r"l8,ry. day time brOk8 ·and ent8re , or 1Lonse of Thornton vellin t 11"'"t tLey must ve t·1e pris- fin1 , e • ,, y that, '3 ~ 111 t t .,,. ;:iri sone '!.s established an is .no e that, s 1ndicted, o t, the eyonc ~ e isoner anrl trat then prer-, -med.to pro ,,en s ..,0 l sonable 1 tl12 tsllilty. T 1-=f!o rt he entered iE- of' -ntered 1.<;:.. :::i,-, t '1e nig;ht Mr int h they is his mu t g•_-.11ty of the har,J'e 5 1.J.ilt hRs bEen prov2n ind t ,.. nrtnon2r not •:herE:of 1 (. l)~yond a. rea- -=sui ty. ��Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lI f [Code, J Hurst & Company ! Pulaski City, Va Indictment. o. 35· §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4011, 'Off\ff\01\ 'Yt'illila of 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 5-10--5,546, 617-18.] Ti11giAia, COUNTY OF.. ......... ~;;:..········ ......... .......... , J'OcW'I!': IN J'fl.E COU.NTY COli.RT OF SAID CO[;'.1~'J7Y: > against tlzepeace and dfr;nj_tyof tile Ccmmo11weaLtlz of I i";:r;inia. [;jJontlze eridenceof. . ...................... . .. a;itne/;s .. swam m open eourt a77dsent to tlze Ora!ld Jury to give evidence. ........., Clerk. �,--~--=-=-~-----------~·. ' _J _J ID w :::> 0::: I<( •n··• .•. • !· ··:- ��� 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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Nazlerod Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter AND larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_003_010 Dove Nazlerod https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_101-commonwealth-v-charles-r-roadcap.pdf c00a056517be573ff83bb675d45f9ff7 PDF Text Text Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rookin![ham C01~nty, the ori_tinal papers in the above case. 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L~1-- ~ I ~ ✓ ~- 7Y1--L- ~/ j • &,,, /Af,,a_ ~~ ~4~ - - J- ~. / ~ ~_,,/-- - - �r • ��~ / �j' I"' �-f{} 1/ ��' . of Commonwealth Rockingharn Virginia, County, 11,eif J'semembered that on the /_/~ day To=vvit: ot~_/_?_~ , ~?·~···~~./l. .. _tJ!{-,i~___ ./f ~--·~7, {t.,._~.,~-fa,... ... ~•···'f-:~.~.e.{_£'__¥,··U!·~·······~··f ,,,.. 1/1-c~/····/3~ ..~~-- me ... ....o/'! '>v.. came before of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner anci form following,.,t,lset A~ ···········-············~ /J.k.~..r..//.~J9... ........... •·········-····························· acknowledged j3 to sa~: ~i:d- ... ~~d. .in the sum oL ... themselves ...... C.#.(~J?!!. ..~.............. Dollars, T ......................................................... respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption liability to the Commonwealth geeel attel lawful mo11ey, to be flike lands and tenements, and they severally waived as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any d...~ ... ~.. fZ:v...q,_ ..~~~······ of the conditions underwritten. of the. above mogni,ance is such that if the above bound __ ~~·······lf,. ...·..... . ·-·················~···········<f.·¥············································do and shall personally appear before the~ /~7 on the_, tozeferred ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.• of Virginia if the said .... shall make default in the perform~ce :;ition :::-: arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth ~he to the ............ ~•········• good aud lawful money of the United States, aB.-.4-4he-eai-El....................... HJ.t-Ire-sum~- ...-....-...-........... ................... .......... ..................... ... . . ....................... to be indebted ... Q_t1_ __. _,fl(:,,<····dayof thet., a.,._,,._~············ , at the Court of Rockingham .. Tenn next theceof, being the .....d/~ay of Comt-house the,eof, and then and thece answec a bill of indictment to the Grnnd Jmy in and fo, said County against him the said_ M~ .... ll-····-···-··-- =:;;:;:~~~~-,z~~E~t I -········-·················•·············································································--- e..... tt...~.~·····// ... ~.d..C:.~/-...................................... whereof the said ...... stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. 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"R,r_-A,L.f--':::;Lr=n"'l---'----,,L-----,,F-"1,--- - ��r • • �r • �r • SUPERINTENDENT OF THE VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY. Sm: It appearing that ··········u·········,.··~•-·•,"V~---··· a prisoner confined in the Virginia Penitentiary ······~1,.,.f.,l .. for a term of ....................... ............. years, under sen- tence pronounced by the ........................ . Court of ..::r ......... ·····•···············term, 19 .. ? .......... . has served out half of the term of imprisonment for which ....................................... was sentenced, as shown by the prison records, and it further appearing that the said ...... ................ :............ No ......................................................................... . is a fit person to receive a parole, and having furnished satisfactory ................... ~ .......... ,vill not be dependent upon public or private charity; ·we, the Board of Directors of the Penitentiary suance of authority assurance that now therefore, of the State of Virginia, in pur- vested in us by Act of Assembly, approved March 7, 1904, do parole th€' • said .................................................................................... . ....................................................................... No ............................................................. . during the remainder of .... term of sentence, upon the following conditionsself as viz: That .............................................. shall at all times during this parole conduct C an honest, sober, peaceable, indust,rious, and law-abiding citizen; that ........ . accept and continue in the employment secured for···············-•············ ....... as per employment cer- \ tificate heret,o attached; and that ............................................. sha11 at all times be respectful and obedi- ( Witnes# ffi ~ (£,. /2!//,?r;, pz, d /2. J ................................. ··················--···•·········-'·············-············--·····--•·· ..·········---··········· . �' .. . I .. ' ~ tJ ~--bt c...,; C ? H 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles R. Roadcap Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court 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_004_101 Ritchie Roadcap