119 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_193-commonwealth-v-earl-black-.pdf dbe947e927a44e99a0b4abaaaa33a2bb PDF Text Text • ., •' / -... ' , J �•• • �• • �• • • �•• , •. • I ,,/4,~l/'1 (''t /{if;t~ ;Jf<-tr-. r'>.r-f.._,,1--lla-~,,!J,L_,.1;,,;C// I ,, ·,<. ,,,., · 7.~ '··7 lv /. -....,,/ r_;,_,_/r:._~ ..J~- ;(4r 1~r 1 '/_ # _5./(/1// / I/ ~, >- < • I 1l ,, 7"~ / II3 ,rn ~ r ~,,~/(",~'/I•' ';'-• 1,-(~~ };~..., 7u~/ ;.>,.,,,..,_ ,;:;//· <,,.-r ,,;;d-t,....,,~~ /i..itt' /'✓-;rt' - ~ a. / $11L-4- I J • )J Lt~• 4'/(?~/f /,/ /,,,, ) /£1, It ,lf q rTt d,?f' t' l t ~" /"7 2 1~JI"/·.,. ¥ ,,./ ~ • , ,<~ , , c • , • , 7I t( ,;__-.,t9 ~•, , 1 ••• / / t:- ~~ '.J' -:,.--- /4) ,,,,,-P..,,. -i./. t,~, . ,,,/ tf'/J/1' tY-7/ )11 4 ~~·~ /y~ .:t }./; 1 .J~ Pl jJ # • /e.: /t,-,_~ '✓ �• • • �• Con1111on,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINOHAill, To•wit: IN THI:: c,ucurr COURT OF ~AID COUNTY: - .. ' ..... ' ------ ... ('krk, �• •• •• • } - l • \ L ' ~ .._\ C ...__ ~ ~ ,. "'1'~ '!; \ ~'N,t 'C::,. - I ) ,~~. J'l }> -i :0 't~ 1-~ l Jr~ " C \• I • (") ' 111 m r r "..... ~ ~j ~ ' ~ • ~ 3 3 --2 0 ~ - 0 ::l :;. ' ~ ~ --... ..,. ~ ;-i !•' r � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Earl Black Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect and misdemeanor desertion. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Desertion 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_193 Black https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_111-commonwealth-v-ed-collins.pdf 167a50411bace281a0862813b4b0bc3a PDF Text Text r • STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF To THE ROCKINGHAM, SHERIFF OR /P,,.k.t ~~- Whereas ...... complaint and information TO-WIT: ANY CONSTABLE OF THE SAID COUNTY: ....... of the saicl county, has this clay mack a .Iustice of the Peace of the ,;aid count~-, that on oath before me, WM. J. POINTS, / ('-r:-R. , 190 g---,in said county, dicl of the said county, on the .. These are therefore in the name of the Commom,·ealth of ,~irginia, and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the said to answer the said complaint [.) and to be further you forthwith to Ia,\'. ~ .L,J--<,;,, ~., Summon the follo,,·ing \\·itnesses: ./4.J.t . ,~- to apprehend ~~ dealt with according Given under my hand and seal this to command .19or ]. P,, [SEAL] �r • Executed r,,,,-- ~L.c-- , 190 4 , by arresting this the above .w1mcd before Judgment day of on the . Defendant {§!J_ ~ ,190~ found~g-uilty upon the testimony on oath of -[,ff.~~-/#,,~ .......as charged ., -... in the abO\· ,,·arrant, and • �r • COMMITMENT TO ANSWER INDICTMENT. charged .......................................... and you. the keeeper ........ &.~. . ................ tnecl for the said offence before the count\· b~ due course of la,,·. •. of the said jail, are hereby court of s,ucl count\·, Gi\·en 11ncler my h~ml and seal. this required to receive into your jail and custody, be- the said that he may be and h1111there safely keep, until he shall be discharged ~t;f;- .clayof .~ ~... ... f. .. ~,J.P. 190.~ [L. S,J �f • �r • CERTIFICATE VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF OF COMMITMENT FOR TRIAL. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: ~''';;;I~ hi..ui Court of said County : T . , a justice of the peace of said connt~·, do hereby certify _ that I have this day committed Given under my hand and seal, thi · to the jail of said "' .... <JifL- day of ~,f, ~ .. , 190 ~ ., J.P. ¥7 [L. S.] ��Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : Tbe jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Const at its ... ·.... ~~·~········ ..... tern,, in the yea, 190.{ upon their oaths present that.. ...................................................................................................... & . ft~ ( against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of.. ................................................................................................... ....... ..... ............... ......... ............................................. . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. rn.i«f L (.---. v'<b.-d_: ....,,:.. , c.._ ~ fy\_x._~-t- ~~ ··················•··············•················••·· ' f!!:;A TRUE ~-~~ ' ·u(_) Foreman. tr.: h~ l~(L,, ::;rt.,,,,/J_ ,·. ,, f~~~ I, ' '\r ' I J 'I: �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and nnw attending the said Cnmt at its .. of ~·inia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ./J..#, ...~........ ... te,·m, in the yea, 190 ..... , upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... .. u,cf./;:z~ ..~····tr'· ~/ry~~~············ 7.............. day ..... ~ ......... -----'-- on the ......... {~L did ..... ~•·· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidence of.......... ...... ............ Grand Jliry ,-in the year 190 .... ,, in the ..;.aid County, of Virginia. . . . . . ........................................................................................ ......... .... ..... ...... ...... ...... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the to give evidence. · · A \" C"l:)-~ ........................................ . ~ .fk~ , ............................ ~ Clerk. - �r • _..,, ~ ~ ~ l1' ~ ~ ~ '. P► r r j tD r (" r t -I lJ C l"l1 )tJ ~ ~ r ?1 <::, i I (') 0 h :~ <'! "' 1' :~ 3 3 0 ::s ,-A-., ~ (C r-~~ ~ . E!: :r t"'l 2 ~ >' ~ ~ ~ .. �,, , . j ,,.• - • ' .'..' ' f - �.. . ,. • ' .... . . 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed Collins 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_111 Collins Rhinehart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_078-commonwealth-v-ed-morris.pdf 57ac384349239edeceb1e5d2f93b451e PDF Text Text --- 4~V\--1A-'V~ '[; ~ . J1-t._try~ fr_ I t &~ J.h-~L~ '1 ., ~ , ll , f' ~I 4 It. o~ ~-i~ /I, ?~~ 7 ,;r~~~ £~0<4 ! ~ s~ .{;., J,~ g- 7 f.. I_ <az ""<11.--- 'Ju. /f.L---(, r¾~ ·'VJ, /J~ I( ,,6, 'G. 13 /1,, }~ lu~ '" 4\1\,~ /J~---- ��COMl\fONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAM } TO-WIT: ............................. , COUNTY, ~x~~ a Constable of said County: J.'.Y .... _..J'k..1/-···....d?:.2..-cf/21~~~ ..~J;!······· ................. of the said county, has this day made To ... WHEREAS, eompJ;;nt ......... an,~ocma ....... utA ... L.~?.~ t;on on .«,,befocc me, ...... W<=::J .._.__. .. a Justice of the sa;d county, that f... .................... ·.............................................. . 0 .................................................... J'J...t.L7.............................................. r9of:···, in the said county, M .. ..k./4J.(5..~.... :, ~±...,,_,,,,,,,-c,;,1,_,_ 1 1'._t. .i:.i..r.~ay of the said county, on tbe/YJ ....(.1 ...:......~-·~-····~~ f... .. 3,:u;-:z1!~~:::1~:t:~'2=rz¼L~ZK. ,L~;,,.,,,.L c,,,·,df ..;····-~·········d"'',f·)~·~········ Ii-.-~ .... a-i.. ... c-l ......a,-i{~ These are therefore, / 4~ ····························································································· /....... . in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some otfler Justice of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ............................................................ . ....... /cf!,.cf.... /1&.>--41 ········································································································ to answer the said complaint, ~ ..... .........~:11, ~t:~.- ... to appear and give evidence Given under and to be farther to law. And you are required to summon .... ~~-•?l-• .....~1~~-~L .... 12~1,~c._<>-4--, ...................... ................... . in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. /..7................. d~y of.. ......&._u:= .................. ........... in the my hand and seal this ...... REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA dealt with according µ-~ :1 '-. .]. p year rgojl. ... . [SEAL.] �Commonwealth ~ Arrest vs. Warrant. ,.., Execiitecl the within by arresting warrnnt nn,cl delivering the &!..di_'l.l: ................. ···'-···f_·· body of .. . (} -kl 1 .,..t.........~···-·········--··············--··--·-·-· before ....__ .. a, Justice oncl by nmnecl of' Roclcingha,m summ,oning witnesses 2,./__ ....clny .\ in I ·within person, this ..~t·····----··190 ..Jt_ of'.......{/ / the Uountv / , I ________________ .,{___.J.----""·------------------------------------------------------ Constable of Rockinglzani County. �IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVVEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'T:H:E S:H:ERIFF You are /zereby commanded lo smm1wn /tam, to be ta!?enfrom a /istfurnis/1ed remote from OF ~ ROCXING-:H:AJY.C . COUNTY-GREETING-: persons q/ by tlze .fudge of 1/ze~Co11rL counl_J1 o.f Rocking- Rocldnglza111, residing t/ze place 'lf'liere tl,e offense is cliarged to liaz e been committed, and qualified i11 all oilier 1 respects, to seri e as J11rors, to attend and appear be.fore !lie Wc-ourl qf Rockingliam 1 ~ tl,e Count.Ji Court House, being tlie o/ tlze Q_J da_1of 1 ft1/v~ &~~ Yt?'r~ dtty-e:f-ll,e .,/9~ '!"fur And tliis tlzey slza/l i11 ito wise omit, 11nder !lie pe11a/[11 qf Co11nl_J al 1, C:eud ne.'t;./, to sen e as Jurors upon tlic trial qf .£100. 1 Aud lia1ie !lien aud tliere tlie names qf said persons aud 1/iis 1,•rif. , Cleric qf our said Court, at t/1e Court and in /lie I 2- Cj 11ear qf q/ lite Co111111om,•ea/tl1. Cieri.. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tl1efollowing list efpersons of tl1e County ef RocliinKl1a111,residi11g remote from t!te place w!tere Lite offence is clzarged to lzave been committed, and in ot!ter res/xcts qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnislted _vo1~m wlticlt you' slzall take the Veniremen su11wwned b)' you to serve as Jurors trial f!f ~rr for fltLd J .. upon Lite . cltar((ed wit!t felo~ da_)'qf t!1e:; fl-1fr~ C,,ll 1)f:Jt:.f,ma;d,l_J bdnK th, Term. riff, tf2-r , qf lite~' d~,, ll,,,v~ a( , "fa, , 2/11!;:1 Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEco_ MONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO You ar, /,,,,1,,, c,,nmand,d TE:E SE:ERIFF ROC:Jcs=INGE:..8.= J;.,y, t fo """""" lzam, to be taken .from a list .furnished OF b)I t/1e judge COUNTY-GREETING: ~""·' o/ "" county of RochnJ[· o.f tlie,....~ Court of Rocltinglia111, residiug remote .from t/ze place w/zere tlie offense is charged to lia·z,e been co111111itted, a11d qualified i11 all oilier fa~ respects, to serve as Jurors, to attend and appear be.fore tlie,,[_-fHffl:lyCourt /lie Count)' Court House, on !lie being t!te £l !)_J'"..__ day &£ o/ ll,vv-~ da)' qf tliiA 11,,,v-.,-~ J q {ILf r8-g- nt«(YIA o/ Roc/.,ingliam Counf_)•, al Court ftt'-:tt, lo sen•e as jurors upo11 lite trial o/ c/iargcd ,!1itli.fc/01z1 1• ,Ind t/1is t!tey s!tall in no zuise omit, under lite penalty qf £ roo. And lia,•e t!ten and !liere Ilic names qf said perso11s and t/1is 7l'rit. IVilnm,M~ Honse, t/1e fL4, q/ !lie Com111omeeal!/i. ~ daJ1 o/ ~ , Clal.· o/ 011r said Court, at Lite Court and i11!lie I !Lo/ year of �C -- ---~-- ----~ -- ~ :::::::;::::-:- �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. The following efpersons list C!fthe Coun£v ef Rocleingl1a111,residing remote .from Ifie place wlzere the offence is clzarged to !tave been committed, and in ollter res/xds qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnislzed yoy.. _(rom wltzdt <ou slzall !alee Lite Veniremen s1.tmmoned by you to sen;e as Jurors upon Lite trial ef~ d ~/Yv- . . . .. . ~~ charged witlz felon)', set P7:JJ/E!:' fll7l-';1:2:1f i , ~~, for tlze da_vof II,~ Tenn, r<t,{71-f , eft!te County bdnff lb, t-tm- ~ j,1_:J~. Jh,J_ JJ_--/1-U ff 1;;:::&. .L) (lNU/Y 4/i,t Ea ~ . '1J4/L . ' ;JL-Ji;; :IJ~ f/lc 11. 71__ _."/Uuvv-L., ~ '/U_ddALl Form 84-Berlin. ���.. �It you find '!Jhe pris3nar Ir you find the prisonEr the indictment be death tnan guilty of rape in the penitentiary the prisoner in the indictment not guilty but guilty his punishment which shall not less than three nor more than If you find or both. in manner & form as charged his punishment not the prisoner of assault be tine be death less than in which shall rive nor more not less you will than in manner and form as charged rape you will or confinement eighteen no0 guilty and battery o.C of rape of attempted tain which shall say so & no more- yeans. It you find guilty you will you 'lftrill say so and ascertain or continement twenty not guilty SBY in the penitentiary years ot rape nor attempted say so and ascertain five so and ascer- dollars rape but his punishment or iro,prisonment i,.p~ jail ��Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l N0 f · 35· [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 401I, 4045; Hurs1·s Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546. 617-18.] ;~(O>flllflllOt\tV{~alt1'rof Yit?lit\ia, CO[J.NTY OF.............. ...... IN THE ~5c:i:FcoUR2' .... · .. e... ......... , .. TO-f!"IP: OF SAID COUJ{TY: agaillst tlzepeaceand dig77ityof tile Cr;mmonwealt/z of Fz):qinia. Upontlze evidenceof ..!!f.✓ ...1/.'..?tt~.':c, .&.~/;u. J-.... 0....... ~.l>tJJ ······G,/~""A..k,,_~t; ...... ~~-·~· ..Jh_,~ ..?.Y~U'.Y'.'. ... witness ... swom lTl open Court and sent to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ........ , Clerk. & Company, City, Va. �'"·:;:,. QotI\ •Ilo 11,,~~ al tl\ . INDICTMENT FOR.A ,, J,~ ~m~ { A TRUE 1/U~ BILL. 6~~ • ✓ For1•1111111. /'fa'f , 1¾r .1 ........... c=:J , Ji, '/;,-,,u,.~ 1 A',.~. �l ; �1!J 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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed Morris 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_004_078 Morris Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_216-commonwealth-v-eddie-moomaw.pdf 0b343c0c5260109eeccbb74923d582e9 PDF Text Text C i. fl'IM"•N~ Hnc L"ILTH t~1;J.t_\\l 01" ,·11u;r.:n, l•Jl:\1"•• ~ illanna Welch of the s·.,JJ Count\. has lhis da" mu,ic nu"rh.t1n1 und in(ormatiQn on 11n1 b bt.•forenw, 11 t •11 L..-,.JLer~a.n lt••U•J. !Jeuoa.111 •f f..i,.t?lal'l.l•ah ol tilt· !Vi,(l Counn. on ,he • ; remiee ut,'-er her ti• ~&..1• char c.t1r Tlk"(' • 1 r,.Ch.in.l1WII 191? ef n:arrJt&..;e "J•.tUce il.ann~ Welch, , u.nmrrjea illicit !tc...l• • in th< M'ticlCc,unt.\, 11ld cecnectien et .r•Vl•~a 1th cna.1ie .trc llll'r~fon.-. 1n lht: 11:1,ncof lhl· ( ·orn1fMll\\ 1·.111hor \ i.tiriui,L,to l"OLUtn:lud , ou fur1J1,,itl1 I<• dl•flri 111.'IIIL ,tnd hri.nf! b(,fo-re me, or -.ome otht•r Ju:,ti"•(·1,f 1h,•"':lid { ouoh. 1Jw IX>d;'of the :.,tid i:o•1• J ..'leer. ....,, 11,!111~,, er the s..i.iJoomplaini nnd If\ hi.•h1r1twr ill•ah ,, Ith 11c•,·11rdin~ ro law. .>\nd you ;m• n.-..lu1rl·d1,1M1111 J m,rn 10 11111"'(.•:1r and friv..-''";dc·nc~ in lx·h;tlf of lb~·( ·uuun••n\, '-'••hh.t•n Liu~1.:~\'\ullflntiouIOul'hing 1bc)i;;li\l1,ff,,nct', t;h,•n uml!.'r m) h·.md :md seal thi~ J '~I J,l\ of =======A==~(;-..){~~~ ,. . 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'< " • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Eddie Moomaw 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_216 Moomaw Welch https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_008-commonwealth-v-edward-hughes.pdf e8700ebad9000c8704c7252fb6c15566 PDF Text Text Hurst'sStandard Forms, Annotated. lNo 1 f · f d" n 35 . [Code, §~3989, 3999, .fOOO, 4ou, 4045; Hurst's IC t men t , Guide & Manual, J Hurst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.) Tlzejurors of tlze Corrunonwealtlz of P'i1"!]inia, ill aad for tlze body of tlze County o/ ~~ . .. , and 12ottattending tlze said Court at its ... ~~ .. . term,;,, the year if nl ...., upontheir oathspresentthat ..··············· ...... ······· ........... €~~,/,_ .. . y-_~j4, .... .......... ...... ..... ....... ...... . .. l'pon t!te evidenceof ........... . .... . ... witness . swam in ope1t ::::.eourt and sellt to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ··········-' Clerk. �\11. ::;1. Qon1H\ o 11.'-Y~ al tl1. ;, INDICTMENT FOR.A ,, ~~ ~dr ········ { <£M. A TRUE BILL. ~O/'/'ll/1//1. -~ ����-· ��t • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Hughes 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_003_008 Hughes Karicofe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_057-commonwealth-v-edward-knight.pdf 9131f5cc2858ac592ecaf49cfc335837 PDF Text Text ~ h :yk- /;"U<r-e /C..,. ! pJ..:,_,,J ~ J:m-~ A,~ h ..~ ~~L ~l1 fl fJ, ~-h~ 4, r,_ Ji~ ~ .A. a,,,IU'~1v~ /H,.,~v+-~~~~ 4. . 4 - tJ) ~~ /J'~A--~-~ ,f1~ If~~ J-/1,r.!l~ I ��NEWS-REGISTER, I_ ARREST HARRISONBURG, VA. I WARRANT. -------------===== These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice to answer the said complaint, to appear and give evidence Gi,·en under - of Virginia, of the said County, my hancl and seal this. -- to command *~ c/Z/, - you forthwith to apprehend Sthe body of the saicl ___ e2c&. _______ and to be farther dealt with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, --- to law. And you are required on the examination y?i___.clay of.___ ___d~./ touching the said offence. ___ _ . -·-·• ···-·------···-------·····---·-·--#;.~d~i✓-----:.. to summon 111 ..... the year J. P. 190. [SEAL.] s- -···· �Uom 111rm wectl tli E:xec1ifPrl by rtrrestinj! tfu, ll'ifli i 11 11·m·rr111t dr>li1•p1•ing the r,nrf body of'_ before rt Jnsticr> mul by of Hocki11glw111, Um111ty the 1uit/1i11 s11,mmoning 11r1111Prl 1rih1r>ss1•s .r/flfjOf'_ in 7Jr>rson, this /.<)() Constable o.f Rocl.:ingliam CouniJ'. �- - .. -~ .iJ-,~~- - - . "¼~~- ~ �.. �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l No 1 f · [Code, J Hurst & Com pan), Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4011, 4045; Hurst"s l Pulaski Guide & Manual, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5. 5-16, 617-18.] .·-±~~. , 1'/zejurors of tlze Commonzcealtlz of Firginia, in alld for tile body of tlze Cozmt11of a11dnoa· attea!li11gIlle said Court at its .... IYJ.. ........ ........... ., . term, i1ztlzeyear l j' °.J_~ , upo1ttlzeir oatlzspresent tltat .- fl~ ........ .. . ...... .... -· ... . . .. .Kv.:.afl~ V~'v<fr~~---• against tlzepeace alld dig77ityof tlze Ccmmolltoealtltof Fil:r;inia. Cpontile el'ideaceotk.A 2;;'}_,_.fJ... ~i.£AA.J,- ~l ~-- &o--wv 4~/13.A<><,v>, ..... . ..... . ...... ..... ... .................. ........ .. .... .. witne~s,,. sworn ilz opell {burt a!ld se77tto tlte Grand Jury to give evide!lce. . ···························' Clerk. �l \ ------ ....... Y! \ b l ) l l}, ~ ~ • t... \ 1 -~ -t :::0 C I rn aJ 0 ... :r. ~ i~·.~ :tz ~ 0 '.,; \ I ~ sQ ;:: ~ 3: . m 'Z -, "Tl ": .... "' ~ ~ ::, "' I ::! ,,,.;. ~ )> r r ~ ~ 0 ;,:, ► ~· � 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. Edward Knight 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_004_057 Brown Knight https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_094-commonwealth-v-edward-lee.pdf 2d4bf95db2f64231a39753872f33f4f4 PDF Text Text ~ i!L-« 1 ~l-'1,.-' ~ r,f...t J .:..,,h.."'<I~ ., t L-;;~'rh ~ 112;c- ~ (;~11---) ~) ~~. . i ;>~ V -p'• -?' 1),I tj..) ( ' l �-a-1 r J,t..IJ, ,yz~~./~ : ,..,,-......... . ,. ~ { ~" �To the Hono:rable Co..m+,:;) N. HaG.q, Jurl.:;1~ of T. Vi r:::;inia: of 11nl 3.wfu ly is det11i ned Ju~tice ·l county, t,o t e Conn J11stice of \ !'ORP. to of' Albern·lrle, .,y th~ alleged 29tn d9.r bai-1is of COH'l)laint ~.:nirl. •t-rf'iri.qvi t W'1.8reon o.irecteri. 7 it ~1 •nirl of to said to befoJ"f-'l cer1J:1.in v. the upon '3. of' Vireinia, lTv'lS writ of' hab':ieS conce0.iI ~ Co.Die~ of orrie-r of res:pec tivP-ly 1,:xhibi W118refore ad subj icieno.um coi.1:.r:1..an~ in:-: the the 11 ~,1 · t 2, nxJ1ibi :=nin. 9.f':f'irl3.vit, of 11 '"J .:_Yl,..t~ arir~rei-,8eri. to sqid 11.eri:ff t() be t}1e to ~nrl Sheriff pr()rince dealt the rie3.rir ..g o:f 13g_irl r1ri t h 1 npon t:rur:J, . ~t th8 ~my of'f'ense to bA U9charged Ex'hibi 11 :..irked. t 3 .. 11 of' habae!:l cor!?UR of AStirJ. cmu.ty rray forth 11 t,:1 )~fore yo,1.r Honor wi ti-1 e.ry1orn.ing nn.y b -=J.rv·of' r-i1id. her~rnf', !)•3ti tio1 t-r Pr>l.Yr-" t. '1t a writ bon.y of' p~ti ti()ner upon t he i·--; enti tleri. here.vii +,h fil 1, 11 J. ::1.d subJi ,i_enrlum. r.niri w,xrrA.nt, comrr.i trn·:mt are ,,rar:!'i·mt t,hP, f'acti:; i:1m ed t,o bd rrnrrA.nt emir.. ·1nrl th, cor1J11s a.::;,inRt H. hcC1e, pP, i ~,io:rk!J' with under q Point,~, J. /.f1. 0nt~ by him be iSf'li.l.P,('t. :r>~l)~,_,1-~sen t,9 th8. t, peti t,ionr~r 1 i1 by .JO?, Sheriff' is'3 ted by one w11. J. :r ,...thP,r 9roceP,den. out. R~+, "TJ"J.ttdn 'l.ff'irl9. ~t s·111itzer, !1he1~iff', 8'3.1rl. to be gt, of' Atg A. theri-.3 to be taken offense ··r-1.rr9.nt S'i.in. Your f'ort1-l 9.,tit.ionP-r 1 a Ct-~rt,iin upon yo,rr Rg_irl. l':\Bt n1.wdrl Co mt tAd. on the P., ot' Th,1.t y J"o-;:OI'l:'!81:mts: C'J.~•:.od_y of' Jo11 of' th.A Pe-:i.ce of said carrieri 1 the rt7'3P ~ctf'nl. -v-.rit.ing, conrn1itting touchin~ in Lee ·1 c ➔rt·1in Sheriff, iqs of' Edwarrl s~i(1 Co·.1n+y by virt,,.ie Point,~, of Hot3JrinG11an court - Th~ P~ tit ton he Circuit the J :i.s:Tite, +,o l~-r.>.r,8.nri th.-:d, di sch~irr_;eri. f':eom U1.e eustacy afore s.9.i ri. By C nmF,el. ��S va.te of' Vire;ini,'l to- Tit: - Hoo1<.ine;h.1":tin Connty, I, irc,J.it. J,:U,1e''l B. ,101L t of 1'l.1J_;,Jt3'3.rJri b8f'ore that stat e i<, th8 :lments 1 GiVt}n st~.:.i en ·on, a ,Jo:1,.!1.i8,-'lin ~::i'.' in Ch:-1.nct~r·y f'o:r 1 s.:i.irt -::ount re in my- 81.11. co,.mty, petitioneT• m~r h il1 1'l tr,at. t'ii!':l d·-:iy perc.:;onrtlJ_y Edw)Clr~. L-=}.::J,• nn. rnarle oat,h in thP, :rore,_;r)inc~ Dr-titian, th•➔rein cont:.iin➔ n ll"l'i~r , do c,-1rtify thi t,he a ,d th:=tt t,he ·.ire tr11e. 30-f;h f1.'lY of' A t'-'·1."lt, 1907. c.. �' ��~ �of Vi r,ini stat. ; County of I ocki1'l[:hon, To-nit:- Th · s ,..,!?th _ ay of A ,..uot, me, fore on the in the mises, and p County of Ar obtain LcCu , !)erson County one T'n.:mrcl Lee, nd a1 pear 1-., !)on oath d be- s rs that of Roclrinti:ham lP-, Vn. did by fnlse 'n af_innt, fron • H. o of said clay of A crust H'07, 20th at Afton n Just (T. Points, ·1 • H~07, County, reprosentations gro.y rnnres unt t\lo <lap le iron Va. m ~ nn.tl0 for col ts, of the value ~,hich ~100.00 ~o bushels his o has sinee 'oc.rley VJ"ifc ,4re. sn.1 Lee- but but insto inehnn a lJush Una •fo.y Lee ns S""'curi ty, t\70 snicl 1N1ros Lee until , LP-o bas d thn~eof Co., en paid.- 'b at BO cts. in :,os~en:, · on by saic i ses )700. 00 on :1hit1h he en c nffiant of ncl. col ts faiJ.P.d hao sold V"'., ,_ncl han pro~ised u s id note er 1 for and col ts c~id rnurcs anr colt~ t110 proC'0ec .oo 8 to o ir to~ n- icl p .onises, trruer s the-' ,of' Ee TI'Ul'Cl. in Rock- o hia ot: n use anc. hc,nef'i t. ·•. 1·. Subscribcc L nc sworn to ho:for(\ e this fcCue. 29th of AU[:;st. 1!''07. f~n. J. Points J.P. A Copy. R. '. Duke, • L. with tc 119 l<'ept to co~r:)171'v1ith fails to offiant Upon v1hicl1 pron- is pnicl. deli ve_ Rd ny n:ff'iant. und still on n1·to to ~AlivPr 1, and : is note sa d rares · check aupin, e1 ut r fo c_erl·. �I - /J f .I '• ~ I f ~ ~ J~ I' I 1 r~ f1 ~I~ �Gort"Tlom·ealth of Virginia~ To John A.Switzer.Sheriff We corunand you., that your custody being taken have at this P.M.this .fartz,Clerk August, Edv✓ ard id,together B ,. ith whatsoever da before Lee detained the the nane County Virgi ·a.to v hich shall And have then of our said 1G07, ancl in the ,, ,, Court,at 132nd. year // ,,, the T.N.Haas,Judge this Court of the all be concidered Writ. Witness House,the Commonweal th. of tlle in Har1•isonburg, to and receive tt,J.en and there of his he may be celled,.ou in Vacation. do,submit and there by you, and. u der day and cause Honorable of Rockingh2111 County.sitting tLos'"' tllings, behalf. is body of and detained.by 1.30 Rockingham lar , s it Court Circuit the of Rockinghc:U11 County.Greeting; 30th and singuof him in D.H.Lee day of �Executed before August 1 bv bringing tJ1e body Hon.T.N.Haus,Judge of the Rockingham County .,Va. sett;i.ng in vacation Rockingham County,virginia custody a Justice the 30 .1807 under a warrant of the the Circuit Peac.~ of' said .Auguot 1 1G07 1 a copy of w1ic:J!i is Court Lee being 30 .day attached . ...... .., 1i Sheri§f'../ o-r Rockinghar·1 County. .J.,; ~~i ~7 dJ ~~11f /v¥'n<J~~ in my issued by Wm.J.Points County ,on tho herewith of in Harrisonburg so.id Edward of comrnitment of' Ed.vmrd Lee of �Co1unonwcal ch of Virginia, To the Sheriff of said Whereas Wm.J,Points,a 20th Justice and carried to the was co:irnitted:These of the of said are according Given County under before with on the then Now that said hi;n before iron and therB th8 said of Albemarle,where the having feloniously two dappled to command you in the carry and brought of Albemarle of 8700 .• W,_.McCue. to convey of A be111arll:e and there with County.charged Lhe County the value said of Virginia.forthwith be dealt in said arrested away from W.H.~cCue of him the be conveyed County, 1007 and two .nule colts pron6rtv C )Un tv, To wit .Edw rd Let:; has be6n day of Sugust stolen Rockingham gray ~ares being the said name of offence the Commonwealth Lee to same Justice taken ~dward Lee may b the Edward me tne of said said ounty Co'unty to to law. mv hand and seal this 30th Wm.J. Points dav of August J.P. (Beal. 1907 �r • J ��- I -~ . - ~ . • t1 ~ ' ~. l ~ ¼ ~ I �STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To THE SHERIFF OR ANY TO-WIT: CONSTABLE OF THE SAID COUNTY: of the said connty, has this da~· made complaint and information on oath before me, WM. J. POIKTS, These are therefore of the Pt.:ace of the said countr, ~ .. da)· of of the said county, on the a Justice in the name of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, that .. , 190 (',,. , in said county, did to command you forthwith to appr hend and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the ·aid to answer the said complaint and to be fnrther Given under my hand and seal this Summon the follo,,·ing "·itnesses:. dealt with according- to la\\·. 2.,, d;da~·of ~~ ~J.<P~ ~- 190 {, , J. P., [SEAL.] �Executed ;;L 1 this day of ~ ~ ~ \k.\~~ Judgment ...... .... and -~ , 190 c..-__,by arresting the above named bringing- before , 190 (,. on the Defendant found guilty upon the testimony on oath of ...as charged in the abO\·e warrant, it is adjudged that and I./~JL# k , ~~ ~rv ~ ~;/" akr, ~ - ~~~ ~ ..... P~p-✓£.c;~) ~l(~~p .. /,v,p /,/4-o Jrr4e :z J 0 ,,.~-70 ~~J( ~~- ~~ ~~~~~ ~ .• ~..__._ • ~,/ / ~.~y#!: <.ClJ.1.Cn-T. '2-7/l o � 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. Edward Lee 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_004_094 Lee McCue https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_232-commonwealth-v-edward-shifflett.pdf e264fbf0fdb0ca1df7c6dc7afe7d63c7 PDF Text Text ���j • .......... ~- -- Fi --~...J ��.f • -i+ _; ��I J �co,11.tOS\H,<\J...111 01 \ Ut(;l'••U. 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(;71 I,- \ • ..i ..:ot.i'hwit. 4 c r:t.1 in • a "h =ioe. r • 0:.- ::J. - �• • �·erl 1n order all r.r uvlo'#fful to ol••uto tel thou 4 • J-.'r11l';, I'• r l " 1.:C· • mur•ler tr. 'he hon.:ti.:ina .le i:rett.u.n.-p.1v6ly tho ofl'en • to 1r 1,ho Ll!HQOT r,.tur:;)noh- o Cl nb't; and. to rolluo-o the :rt.•t 4efll'•e 1Jt:1tJ(1l'I~ dee'7oe. il!c bur<len 1B to 1..a.u~slaU"''-41.cr,;;he, ourd u. is off'enBa the eoo"i.,~e4. , ~ •• ~tit. l1 ho en r tl e f ,. •• • 1• l In • ltato co" ~- ..,,/,-,.t>-t:. "" ~ (; •• &::Q n t • •• E I"} " ular • a. •• l .. 'll " t • • the t • ' ! ··- • ~ le- r •o tl t I to ..l ee:l. -~. 1 . d, 1 !1Htl"'8 -t ~ l". 111!.I: • " ,_ �• �.. .. • • L ·" 't'! .;to t .fl.h...eLDf) of cntrrrlnl tbt ... mi.a~ not be lt ovlden~e. or I .o T~~~ ::oturtal ~v • sr-- !l n; 1 ..:,t )rl "1 11'1 c ,~ult~ ,1. ' E~ ~1 ,t";,.4!?' • rl ta • or t""Ji... o:=-1 , ,r meao Ii • to• .. ,_ sar; 0 V .: be ....... r~1o'!. - " ',J I') lirou'llt)t_ ,..,ee • LY ~i ' . "' l'ev~-l 1 Cl• ! 0-f'\ , " I ct, �• r • • �• lr>at:nzot.lr.in :na the J r'3 tluit. 1n tb1c 1. wtruot Court , tha eua,11,nd • 1n h1■ f ~er _S!! plo of not guilt.:, i:uto on t o :i.il 1:0:;~ntl ro eon ble doalit. I!, tho:rv"'or, , ou:a,tl:o ~ lltitany of t'llt, tolln co er co aindco.f th t. o ro~eo rhon tllo : rere 1d1 111 ,ud .. ln'lotian too O r~rul oort t Lt tn tb.::.t tto;, int: , f th ·ee l ow l o th I.ii nlo eY denc~, f!llllt • .And tho Cocrt furtll■ nX 11 or m1tiffl hie gv.llt roTi blD doubt ble 4 utt la tt d ocr:tltont!m, ~ otr=-trut or the ju17 c r o! 1nnooonce tlon c'l o ooru-ldontion no., tl,c;v ci;ru 14 t1n4 him not ~1lty tho ~:; a, ., rr Ula lmnon th of t.l tho:ro o 1. te ln tt.c nl.nl! binoa ! l:e cc.i,e wblch, hu ovld.onoc.l CtllllOf. nt tin truth ,,,,, Teo lo ,..,1 1.IJLt th of tto cl ~ n. �..•• ''• • ' • • �..• •• \ In.trt:::notion • '!'b• Coitrt furtl:er in 4..bo -f1rc.t deprree,tte by twlioo,eT\4 tho l:illlr u,etr-.1cts 1,~.__!j__ tl:e j11ry tb£t to oor.ot1tu.te prisone1 .. muc't i1e,.-o boor inultud u:urder to the killing �• • • • �•• l» tntotl cc Jo, u:atrw:, ta '.:I» Coi:..-t j11dge■ eole nt\lae to ot tl:e e..Utlloe; balle tbe oredibility tho1r an! 001 Q)IOt a, they and tl:at of the var lout 1111 tneaaea r1••.the lr1terant that Jury .... any •tt.D eBs, tlllce Jnto ocna1c!.eration Of the l r ato t1:a tbe their O]'paront other circumatondee result ett1nd, trathfu.J.ne.es testimony. • which of or bJaa 4;;he ill•:, affect ot- wh>D p11,.,a.1ng ,n,oD the:, mey r1&htly or unreaeoM'bl•n••• if sny 1• •howl, o.aaa, their the 1r m eons of 1n fomat or are U.e """7 beliel'e tha re..aanablen••• 1r foe 11l!g in the tlat WltntthflWlll ■ B, the weieJ,t dom.eanor t.n. end or any of their �• • • .' • • • �• •. Inctraot1on // ,..ce Ccul't 1r..atn;:cts the ~-< ~to ! ct tl':at the t!ue .;ci e:ra-.>hi!no~t r.::· o~l:or or:c -inal = itm¢oe "" 1c i,.1.ina01'. ou~t that . '10 !n net to eao:n ll:v en :u!~t&d ate.bto en4 c):o -fa,Ot ]Jeyond "'14 -:an, inlt beyond all 1llt1d tho dear,,.eoa., Doe dc.1t• , and if t:1.u Oo.!!!!!or.- to prove by cloar, r•aaonaolo distinct feld roli~blc dou ~ ti at he ate.bbO<I1>114 l<ill•I!. the decc!>!.od, or v: ne D< ,rei:ox,t an.i in e,ia> aeaault,t' ,,:l.1. :;"8&:ICMbl<> !C'ticii:,a.t"'"'B' in the: aiaurolt on 'le.rr1Gon tm1o!-:. reouJ.::.ea in hie woalth h!U>!e1lec tl:c rea-;--=:tticn:ot !r::.ocer.ce unt ..l proct: h1.c.'l ll£!,oblich~8 ho acti.. llJ' 't1itl:3ta::d.- "-..avobiJ:..n ,rc•~~'t a-t b;r r"!:'l.1'!'16o~ 14en-t;L<':7in, 1:1e ~lty ia.rr!.r,~n. ?r ~ pre~~t cv1dt=o :,;(jt of t".v ca::rom,ee.1.t· to ~oin, "'- om. o:,- bo re.eta aecntt•J t.11!,;,e ✓ ~ D~e.:i ~arr.:..eoti t10.s st!lb"t-ihl a::ld t.!lle be rT~li;.i!ce:1 \,:r t!le 1nl>'bill~. to ju:·;it thot. o lc,w roq,11rou too jur; ,.,.t:l,·1pct1ne to tlxd hi, not �• •• ' • �; i· • .. I:crtnic~.'ion ?he ccr.:t ht>7 believe ____ ..nstructe IL.- tho Jur, tr.at t!1e:L DO&l:Garr:cuon. .,,,11:e t\o etatG ,ont att:e:11,uted w:rcao iu thc11ch !lie fco.;h did. to 1:1::: l>y th• .,tatc • • r,i t- c:a.U£0. ana.that th! of' 1,}'1.ec&uO r. ~llteri:tir.:!..nt: the .!unoce:nce or """"'lt• • qucetion nt ., if'tlott I o �' i· • .. • • • �' / _3 IllSI!lUC'l'!OJI 110. The Court 1.r.e't.rcc~s the j'IU7 t.bat TOl'll!ltar.; ~e-m.01s not oxouse orl.m~. ~v•r:r or1m• ooo:oitted of 1nto:rlC1A~1on, ho ,tT•r gTe&t, ~ore eober. D=ikenne•a, therefore, or juatlf1.~tion or h19 as l.~ he juet can neYer bo :elled GLotl·..or. Yi tbout thn!:l that by one 1n a ~tate 1a pnn1el1ed •e an exeuuc for mur~or. 1 t matters 'he pu.Tpo&e1J'slay docs on not ho,r drur:lk onD is. ott.or OX¢.uae• palli et1on • dronkennf!ien, ho ie g,,ilty of murder as 1r lw 1:.M boon eobor. i;rue• o! crq1t, ho1reTer, which a drank li ~us.t. e.e arq certain ?here = ..,,,. not be capr.bJ.e of oonmii~tln!'., When a man llaa boco!lle eo .,,-..at'., ' taxlca•ea ae not lo be ab).o to deliborato tillin6. But IIO loni:t as ho ret&iru, o! 111111.t:.&, 'b.J.1\Jerntlng, t,o le capable of ool:l!'itti~ IUlt! praned1t&t1ns. """te th~ elo;rar' :-on.ier bi preiiellitate<l 4•!Jr••· ""t, e conlUtion ~:louahdnm.it, degree; doll berate, from intoxtoation 1,:o.,:pa.ble ot: dol.!lg ""111:Ul, ho le •hen g,-..'..lt;-a! C'lrier and the !noult; mur· er 1n the :t'irst lf " G.ruru; a:cn le &nll t.7 of :, m.llhl, tho a0und he cannot lenomi.ncte<l s T-111:l'Ul, doliber-te, nnl$r our statute prer-ed1tated o.nd prome,Jibte, and and is 5Ual:. dallber.t.te, .and _tn the aec,c::::1 �• •· • '.' \ • . • I • • • ' I • I I • • • 0 ' • I • ., - ~ ' • • • • ' ( • • • • • ,. - - ----· �' . /._1..__ __ Il13 •.• JCTIOT 16,.__ • It th• Jury b~lieTe, a■ O'>."lrg■4 ,U~, hi• rendered aeittated 1:aoapllble 1ntoX!.e"t Will~, ~, 'll'bl.le ~ ob ho na 'bHleTo -.~, d":erwar4, 1n purn.£100 11.'l.1.pre• r.ro:ii tho c..-11'.cuoe, pr1ecmor, be!are r.1'1 b4 !.,?£<>4 to oo:-.lt 11 with ~:lo• cati •n, en:l tTO:ONol:l•oe a~o tra•ruott4 t::at tha::.;h l:e =-7 ban lt, ~onBtltute ■ a,,d prc,o41 tilted 'Ci:ret degree. , in a d~lbor- c,d l:.a mr<ler, of •J-..a~pu:rpo•• eo ::Oned. prep<'?!Jlo, ■1thont wtcl:ednua t~~ p"?• Ute in tho ,m!!l.ol.mt pr-GV. of bca..-t, tt,en t.-.e7 1n1ch an aot upon tt.e part 1:oe,; 1-ctwlcat~d delll>• '111ll!ul, dece,..ei:. U.o blow fra:: which be dieC., u o~ged 11:Mobst, b100::t1cg or ror.:in~ • '111lltu.l, aapablo J>llrto•• th~::.:h ao 1.n:0X1ol!te.l ea thQt16h 4rirJtlllS', an~ premeditated p'ln'pcae, and pro:ie'1ta~o4 a"-1 ttat 4eU1'entr, ~ble 4~'t.Lt, that~~ <>a:>ilt1 " • ate, 11 7~t J.f th"; purpose: beJ"OD,la ~-a~ of •to blow tra::, in tho lM1~t!nent at tilo tu- .. of oo:::::i.J.ttine; t:10 aot, l,e ftll, ente. b07o:ig roaeo:iabl• the pr111GllOr flS'TO tl,e 4ooou~ dcrubt, ttat .,..,,_ic'ihe t.rom tho oT1denot, ~ u,e pn ■onn, at :ho ti o ot c=1tt1D(! ln :'o c:J'• o# thD law a 1'111!c.~. ~t~erate tllll.<' , and •• oau 1 • aarder 1n the �• .. • • ' • • t: • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • r �.. ' tbei Cau~t qoc tl1:o;:te t-.nvo to'!n .,d~,- t'url'\er !n • • "lrJt 1 ..ctt:.1 tc ti--,,, ~t.:.~np 01mrt '.ave bte11 • >tll!\111, o t'le J.8 i1:...hora;6.! .. :,6~f.3~•0. ,6r I r:oOft$~!'2T:" ~au1.. 1 · • lied • • iec'Tu bJ 1 p·o.rr.etµ{te" the j11rj • 1~:it tr1 • !. e- r:i:.,:, ...or mre.t al.J<Je, 131?7 Lht:-'·Ull lell1>er1tto, JD.rt of •ho f:!"llc:ner;ltta::: ,rt_let•l, t 1J1atn~a.;t 1, ~ ord pre, A~• l,:~el a:!IJ·, th.tho "'"' 01.t 1~at '••."e nf\,e..ili J:-1:l ,r, �' • �. .. ' •' • •• ' • r1l,1r lr mr.al •h Q tr.r en 1 ••,t•"' I .. a i 1 • • ... c - C -• ' 111., re-ieo1 a1,le �• ' ' •• • �• ' • . •• •• • - ':'e • .J t f.'O t 1 " ~i .fr.cm "• 1 1 .. , t ,revl. l • via",,:-odnetia , ,r tho • 1 r. • t •• 81Gr-; • l1ent ·~ ~osr " l, . 1 • a v •e- , ..l..c:b.e.J ' .t I Jr!.'"e'.""lOr. ·!.'hl n- - <'l' ►ttr )c 1111:; • ~o 0~ .Urntty t, aloe..• •~ 1..."'· .l 1r..-t..--.. • t':. tar o--l a!t... 'rot!'- •t: n e·14 "!'.le.r 1 ~ e'-;h 'tc- 6;..Si.:..ilJ ,t ~ bl.>.:l. 1 '!'. 1 ·. • • L be 11at11il11 ht•r . oi, id L-... •.al):._ r'-:,a!'°'.', .a h ""D tir>--1,an , :-... - ot Ill.I da<. tT re r ::-oo••• lo r= r~J i • ,.~,o ~ .- - -·- �• �• " • Dlst:ru.otion • ---------Tl:e Court preauoea 1netru.ote Edward Sbi:l'tlatt th~t wit<, wlicll i,., atama oomiotion 1n Ulla olarsed, to J>'lt>Te by itlear, a reaeonaba 18 innoomt law reqairae d i.etinct, nm that he "88 to pree111t juat11'y nt tlll the DlstrDOticm at the not ev14en:,e Edwurtl. Sh~:rJ ott ~ba.t 3'iwari ~ the crime, other al@a, 18 not \bat auffteient Doell to pro1'e by Clear. the C>a1l~ :11.l.!n~t id&Atif11»$ eote.blillllee diatinot the jury to find who cccmu~tad ,.,onto TinA »ai. man, tbe guilty Wltll 4 IICd ltillad the Co:llllOll.wealtb bas tailed and reliable he ~abbed Commoowoaltll t .. ot beymd all Stabb tte ie he of innocence tre that doll>t that re~ires ot 1nab1lit7 u •ot=q Oan-1e<11, ..m it doubt; mq ba.,.. btten 1"1"8••~ in tho presumption whiob t, not witte tan4- ;lul crillli .al agent or peraca secure proCJ! ie •ddJDe4 ti.& la• the waa at ab bed o.n4 k 1lled, by tha nor is !dnrd but be raata re!ISmabls fact tmd ti» a:.1.:net.t bis o"'1 inn:>oon.oe by mmillg,or aeoeeaod, beyoru\ 1n 0'111'1ot1ng 1111!, ,lur, to be pNIJudic,ed Nl<UIO,-bl• 1 1nflloted t111e he was ltiliaa, t irre Doell Garrieon L 'b• • ----- t.at to point cr11><1 tho Cocm;n1,.,nltll 'l'be Court 1r,etru:: ts the jury tr.g the J ,.,. c, :I' the r•l1able -.o,uid '11b oll l<1118d Dosh Garrison, tbo tl11re cu and before c .. 110 the <\oubt, trot jur7 the ••11lenca and killocl. hill mt be1ooa all tte deoeneed, guilty, 7 �f • • ii \ • .• . • -- • • • • ' �• Inetruction ---The co,n:t ~ ell eYillenoe the or!enoe • tba t the abeenoe o! an iDdUcir.g oatBe or ~t-1-Y• obl.rged as to who oor.omitted 1nnooence • I: a true ta the jury when the lt, afford• taot to commlt 1• in T9$80UO.lla doli't a etroq; presut:1ptton of �' • • • �• • • •• -In.at -i:iatioL n,., Coun illstruote they be:Ciave that Sli1ffiett 18 ,.,t who did not to be taklln 1311Ch et:abb1ng, ._ of • go1lt hie to iu., by the by flhli:flett &l.m,3 .-Itll all caae 1n cletenilning ' to Jl"OYe the to be caaet,oed but it other this then tleny i~, aa teat1m,,ny nor ia it Jury or guilt. attributecl althoue)l that Edwar,l Shl.!tJ ott had etabbed w1tneaaee of before Daill Garriso,. tl:e et•,tm911t 11"1<1 ---the Jury th ..t S"o. I,.. I 18 to be ...,!. !aota the queat10n ea aeath St~.t•'• hu, w 1thaut stste11itn'II t.ct bft ~hirt:i.tt•a ot lld:oieelon tom11d.ered ancl u.raw::atw:cee of dld. ty tne tS! tbe innocence �.. • �• .. ' • •--r-:-,, •o ...,,l t. · -!OCJC !tr 8..t}' ,. C 0 ,_ uo1l "1Junt1• 1 •:, rt 'tr r ..,. 1 "' n· 'l't....,_ I ro lonuly, w11r 17 n • 4 ,., war !'~let• 1 .. e er- tala 140 or · t• o :v 1 t~" ••~ •1>:,a • ru:r:loon, • en end .. "r" tel-:, 1oua1Jl t :arrlaon 1 • o· 1 • t e asl wilt 17 • D 11 • a-roret 0 1Yl • • JO • • • tal • • aart o'" ,. t of ah or tl:e a e lfq •• elr oot u aroreH 1 do . zai the 4al • r. 11 kill 'o • o •1 ttat ' ea . r Ir. u...,or. a .. -~ ' ar • r re cl -o ~ '"a• .. e oh eaM r•al • ea,.,,,..• ~ni " l"e n1i1 UfO::. t o eu,!d ..,..JworlS"'t..r•1e•• • 1 for am of lr.d' t 0 res e an l I aro~ - at rtt• t: l''t. 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" ,. :1 ~ • • • • , !j " ,,.. ~ ~ ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. 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Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Shifflett 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_232 Garrison Raines Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_069-commonwealth-v-elias-crawn-et-al.pdf 2dc0dd0a84e56d69bce626888d0db5d7 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN 1 f [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 C::1),540-5, 546, 617-18.] J'lzejurors of tlze Cormnoll.u:ealtlz of rirgillia, in and for tlze body of t/ze Cou11tyof ...• C'- .·· 6 /er~, int~e ;ea,'. ;; ;o: ",::;::n:e;:. 0:;~: ;:::::::/:~: 1 agai1Zsttlzepeacealld dig11ityof tlie Cr,mmorwiealtli of !'i,:qinia. f ..L~~, ........................ . tu ./,,{,1u,;{/L. ........ , L7 k- ,/✓~,._,_ [;ponthe eridenceot .. t!Le ~..£~'- ✓4 ~-r=/ .. witness. . swam zn open roart and seJZtto ,e GraJZdJury to gilJeerideace. .. ·················•· . ··············' Clerk. ��\ �I NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA. :- ARREST WARRANT. =' COMMONWEALTH · ROCKINGHAM OF VIRGINIA,} 'fO-WI'f: _,,, COUNTY, , L/ ~~-.(~--------····, To______ .. WHEREAS, complaint a Constable of said Cou11~1': ·-····./__'1,_,d.2: ..____ ._~_ ..___ (.,. __ :.?.-..~.L.~ ..{.__ .._........ of the said ,,,. and information , on oath before me,--····-.J...;-·~M~.--?:': ................ L ___ <.+...':? .... L........... L- ... a¥-t77 ,.:f::... ...dp/'L of the said co~nty, on _tk ......... county, f ........ ------·-··a Justice .._.. has this day made of the said county, that l. .................. ·-······························································································· ~ ".)-,t ..".CJ ..(..... .......... ,90->,i• in the ..... ... said county,.~. ····.···· ·:7=':fr?Lzt··· ~~2f~~z~~L L;:-.! /-c.L,,,, .... ;t ...,,,;, . ·,/ ::::::· ';?/ _,,/' /6 a M~nr < , ~.. ' : ,.- / These are therefore, in the name of the Comnwnwealth and bring befor.e me, or some other Justice to appear and give evidence of Virginia, of the sai-:- County, in behalf of the Commonwealth, GiYen t111der my hand I and seal this. I to command you forthwith the body of the sairl ............ on the examinati011 // ....... day,:': V~~ ~ touching ... ·· ... to apprehend <!i.(. ..L',:,,-~ ......... . the said offe1fre. y:::~:~ . ·m;h: �Comm onu·erdtli cs. } Arrest Warrant. '- Eo-r;ec11,,ffr{ by arresfi,11Jf and II, /1'(//'l'(lllf the df'lil'Pl'it1,g of'. __ b()rlf/ hej'()l'e r, the wifhi n. ... ,. 1 Jnstice of Rocki nghr1111 Cmrnty ancl by summoninf named Jl'it11r,ss1·s J~-_d(l!JOf the in 11·itl1i11 7N'l'So11, this /,90 .6 Constable of Rocld11gl1a111CounfJ'. �The ~~on\eath o Virginia, To the Whereas,Elias J.S.Good,a 8heril' of Rock· ,.,.1a.m Co· ty,Greeting: o.nd pet e D. Cr S''II! Bliza.beth C a .A.Pers na.lly appeered before E.Cr Justice Dece ber 1905, of the Peace and ackno~,vledged Co.itllnonwea.lth of' Vi l'.'8inia.; • the said levied the Elizabeth of tneir use should or respective said appear without E. Crawn ha.th Court pursuant to so.ir'l Court if the the >f the ::3everal sums of mone.,r set part !.,art shall 7., Clerk 1906, in the consi<'ier. ot our said 130th l'orth Court the And have then Court at the they in said Court-house, the Blia.s said said or recorld; E.C awn app'::ln.r before 1906,to ex&cutioIL recognize.nee; this next nnd not before nally ann there 1md there yeA.r Jf t.he C'ommon•eal th. said have then ,e.s appears day of ,January not ,for E. Crm~rr1 G.S accused. appearance shall then be rl.ay of reaogniza.:i:ice 20th sum of $500. to E'li pars the andh. And whereas, al perso1 to the sum of' ;;·500. sairt he stood sa rt Court, Commonwealth said i'irst day of' s.r~cl tenements the D. Crawn that t,he uaiu our if the Court-house,on what like you make known to can~why to do t•nrl. receive be void of said they ror to B'e.Lony whereof conrlitions you,th the 12th incte ten E. Crawn in the se,i~~1½Ktthe leave Cre'"m and Peter a.t the but on the severally D~Crawn in f'ai t.ed to make his COJTlJ71.b.I'd and Eliza.beth Elias Count~ and cllatt els ,la.rlns bet' re us of a certain flias Therefore,,llfe said goods Commonweal th; Term to answer thence the -c.hemsel ves Crawn and Peter personally depart of R ckingre.m shov 1 acl:Nie A-8ainst them e.nrl further of them in this writ. the 16th Witness nay D.H.Lee·• of January �... j ,J ( 1: ._ 0 (, \ j (, (' 1 l. ,.. I l ��.. �,.. c~ _,, .. -r~~ "' - --- ~ -&.. _ _.., ~ 7 ~A" �'-1\ • ~ t ~ ~ ~ J I . ,.I I l ~ ~ r.~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ I -~ t ~. J 1 f ( ~ .\1 �lN Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. f Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35· [Code, §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; 1-lurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] J1/ze jurors of tlze Commorucealtlz of F"irgillia,in and for tlze body of tlze County of {tj I I ~~ i .. ~~ • ··········- •••• •••••••••••• ..... '!. •••••••••••••••••••••••• . ................... , a1trl1zou·attending tlze said Courtat its ..term, i12tlzeyear J ···················· -·················••·••-•···•············ J ll..~ ·····-···· -······. , upoll tlzeir oaths prese!Zttlwt ··- .............. ·•············ ·······•·•··········•·············---- against tlzepeacealld dignity of tile Ccmmo1wiealtli of f''i,:qinia. .f..L&~, ....................... . & e e..f.i~ Ld'L. ....... , £7 & ,1✓a:;z:::.._._ U'ponthe ecidenceof ~.£~'- /4 ~-,...-, ..witness. . sworn m ope!Z roart and sellt to ze GralldJury to give ecideace. .. ................... . ··············' Clerk. �: ► -I ::0 C rn CD r r1 I ._ �Elias E. Craun,Elisabeth Craun and Peter D. Craun Ads. mmonweal th of Virginia. :facias. cire Upon The said that the Commonwealth them for the defendants were informed by,said fore the relying by the Good'when Circuit that up~J did against ing until this tion, sel recognizance information,did and surren Bond for this his Court the said Elias ered for his to pay. Coun y. not appear that at And t here cost they bents efen 15th. day would be as afore-said,and these them. in not so appear proceedings on this Upon informa- to the Court-house,enployed no possible And this ap,Jear se in default and is now ready of this they they on thee appearance against once should any proceedings Craun,was taken ·because they would be noti- ~raun at any terr.:i of Court trial. the Elias against recogni7,anace by some one that him-self appearance said 11 aware Come and say recognizana.e ___ G od that of their Craun,came ~onweal th except and willing were net were being ~lias into oc ing of Attorney not have execution in said defendant they were informed said forth them in default not know that should --J.,.-g.,. this curt by their entered Justice of January,1906,and taken of Virginia sum of money, set say when these fied defendants and willing ar'.' readyil to give which :'Jay be fL-rnd by damage has proceeding Coun- 1::>een don and this he is the ready /t,rify. ~ ~~&11 By Counsel. AA r Com- �♦ �~ \ ~,~~~\~ -- - ~ ~~~, C __ ~ ri- ~ DJ_ ~ 1-(J 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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elias Crawn et. al Description An account of the resource Defendants 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_069 Crawn Harshbarger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_299-commonwealth-v-ella-ricks.pdf b79e112df7d728955e80027d447403e2 PDF Text Text COJJJ,!Oi;m;All!'ll C!U.RCE'l'O TU& J1.'RY V . ELLA RICKl! If Y0\1 tlrul. tb• Will say ter her £Uilt;y or l&lloloul;y as •!har,;od In tt.e 1Dd1ottl!!nt, than on• nor IION tlwl If' Jou do not t104 h•r t.1n4 h•r gu.il.t7 in th• said i:or• yeua, twelye a~n~, If tte Ju17 find aro,.,,aid, char11•4 in th• t•elyo not uoe•4ill6 as al.art;e4 her punisluoant tbao one nor In Ja.11 not ucoe:Ung tlve ot aoaalllt but g,ult1 1n41o~nt, or ty a fir,• or bo~h anch !in• intent l:.~u-.4 dollara. tho aoouaed not f;'Uilt:, ot either b;· cor-~no-.er.t monua, with tor not leea t,7 oocfwemmit ,u,4 a tine the f•lonioa punlahllo>it or, a ~oriod or IWIJ.1oloual:, outt1116 ,ou "111 aa7 ao Utl. tix lo tho J)Ollltoni!ar; tl:a,i fl•• for tGil :,oar& £',lilt:, by eor.t!no.,.nt w1.tl. 8&)' 80 and t1x pet1tontiat7 ct 'IUllaw!'llJ. outtuig 1ndlctmant, cutting :vou •W pun1ahJ:iest b:, cont1110.11r.t. 111 the ot not leaa lrtt no~ b'Slilt;y, you and no IOON. 80 If' :vo11tind Intent aoou.a•d, El.lt. Rloko, then you •111 not exceetl.lne ~n4 1-.,rlao,amont. as aa;r eo and fix her tor a poriod in ;atl Uld batt•r1 ot tlve no1. oxo••41Il8 l:un.l.re4 4ol1&ra, �COll!."Oll'liSAL T!t .,.) • :::l.la Ricks Charge • • • to the Jury �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virgiru•: 'ro 1he Sh,rfff Ruth Butler, ,,. PP~"' Wfar, ,,.,. J,.,lfr J/IJ.uu Jhn~of~ ul /()1,'f'/(J('I.·. d fll 4,tr_t I will, ,t,ul llu~ urt.d 0,,.r,• /liia ,..;-, 6tbt111i,,,f they Cn:.,uh,g; W.1111e Da'f18 and Dr. lll. ll. Canter •I tJu l'i,..,..ii t· ,rt •f l.'oclilf-JJ. u. m .. m, lh~ 9th (fuyu{ Illa •~•• of ltoclu.nghMA Cuuoiy. m,,l i,ull,tu/ f1,r 11•1 C itt.1tt11~ a.I U:ay LI,, Court /(/ 2.7, .Rlate 11ta,ln,1f"'11wr. fr.l,(UHJ ~l,,1.1U 11qlom.it 1tmle.rllif' 1>en111(y uf £,0(1 .fr1<l h,wr thv, M"t-11, J. It' B.1-ICl(OttP.__'t~ ("t,rJ.. of Q1,1r •·ml l'ourl. llo.:v ~ J.'J 27. ""'';, o.1 tJ,,. C'or.u-1JI, iur, Uu 11..,.lj>le,~~1,.,,,,,u/l/u- n,,n,.,,,,.u·t,«Uh 7~.l~rrl, �- '• ~ ~ J!,. ( JJ ~-t , ~Q= ~ " f ,• ~ 0 E ""' 5 •• "' E £ .r: j- J Commonwealth T. Ella Blola! Ruth :Sutler Willl• DaTI• Dr. 11.lo!.Can ;er H(r-f;.a �.. In the ~ame of the C<>nm1onwealth of \'irginja: To the Sbffiff (U ,,,,, 1r l.,/ur~ tit• 1u,lt ~f '11 ('1l"('luf ,~ 1u-l ,f llorl;i,•tJi•u .. { ,.,.,,, Uurnif. At IO••t1.,1:. fl ,.. • Ml tM f ~f!I 1t4UulrtUAlofltlJllll,._,,..,,o,/IJ6.;.0,d<n4t,;nt If~ I I r,r'R,w-l.l111h•m ('oun1y, dllli I ,rt lh• l" urt J••.A-1- nJ/u,,,,.,_,u Gn-c1la1. Jfl;. /• ./,, o/lM (9ffl•P- !'.(/ u•lw .1,,,.,1, (!/1,1rft•d u•fth 1u1d 1111I I I'/, ,, ft1r ""'' .In,(. 11,1, ~ lllA'r1•thi ♦ 11r:t. ' WU1M!.tH, ,/. /", Jj/., ..ll'Jflll J. "t ., ,t,ry 11f i\4 "-✓- 11/111/1m1t 11mif J(/v: l"ltl'k UJJ· ft f,lhn!f 4,ru(,,,. ,rn;-,,,t,11~•"1r1,,. th.- ,,.,,,,,Uy ut l' ltiO. ,/11<1 of 01,r ~:u'tl {.'(Jlt,•I, 1Jt //11 l'orut 1~7 l/1 'l{•lr11j' /It(' - ,./;!_ ,:.. ~ • -.../.. J-.r.~ rrr11liri Ilic l1M·" lht.r1 JltHtl"(', Utti I' mm,.,nr~,,/01 • <'f4:rk �•• '1~ ~,J Baa...fi-<~ 1{ ~ ~~ ~} t ~~-~ -~i .:.>.,. -~J. 1. l ,.. .i; �'. In the ~ame of the Conunon,,ealth of Vuginia: To the Sh11,ri!f or rlnt'kln4b•,n 1•/;,1$ll'f1~1t,r/v1rffrdz:;r•·11,"" l 1r11lu,lr.J 1f,rn .lrul 0111 ,ri,f l11d'f flli, t.. •f ~ J.. ill 1Jt.\'. , J!) ,,,,.,.iof J ~ ff fiUI' Gf'ft'ti¢ ml1ulr,,it1111 ,,. -'l,,rl/ ,i,,/ m11/t 11,u/,·, t/tl'. 1u1~1lty nf Ht',t, 1n,,.. ...., ./. ,.._Ji{,_N'h I .i..,;.d,,y frl,,,r(f County, J,Wld Ml , 11 1/Jt' ,'111(/ /Htf'I' iltrn t"mo-!, ,,, ,,.,. r,m ..t JJ)./. ft1~rrff ..,cY' /?_/., I' l00 <": ,i~ t J 1111'l'n1 ._ llhtt/11', ti,, flll)lllrr111ll1 < C'luA �• .. C I ~ • �• • Common',11,•talt.h of Virgittia C.n,- of tb-.ntk,l'IIJQ, ro :Robor • c 1T►Wit: r 1>rx-1on,tol.ic,u1cu1.. J~t (1ty ~ \\ h• rr u. cnm5 lai111:au,I i.--.ax ..r Iii 11-i,1 dly. ha thi~ 1b) lll:'\t1f' ,f (hr -.,:1idtit~, 1h 1l htr Ella Ria"" 11t lon1011, l;; ~•,t n 4 ij\ab ,,er, razor tb 1 a..ll. 111,m,~-, I; t to rna1m.,dis.f'l t?ie o o al ti o .1.re~.diaabl,_, ll. kill , " al 1, t. ... ·1.--1.r,l-- t p1d1 brine I l ,t tJ 11111.h ,.f I M l \nd •• prlnk,l il1 L . r,t ,, I " u ltr r t utrt'tl I 1 111111111 �.. .. ... ..... - ~' ,, .. ' 0~ " OD llll"!""uhl ' . ' " /7~4" 0 • ." C I• < ~ H C ,-. [ HH .,. r +'rl •O .. 0 ~ • ., 3 =- .. .. ..... 0 • II<" "' ",, ' i ,, nf ,i! - 1,,-. ,, • ' U·,•1 ... ,11,1qr ,,.. ,_, ,. •"' It WAI I t 1 1,. 1f11 \P;1t~ !•t f '" .. 0 :, H 0 .. I . .. .-.,,~-.. ...• Tl',.... ool ,t-1.ru"f"'ll ,_ .,".,. .. .." "'• .... -~ ?~ ~ • ....o ....... () ~ ... - 0 .+ ► • E'..., ... I "'~ ,,~ ·1 A RRP.ST WARRA N'I J • 8 .. ....,. •• . ... = .. .. a ·- N • 0 0 0 'g'' I; 6 ,, •.. ' ' 0 I t1•1• •• .-d I 11-1111,11' I ,'.¢ii, • • ~ " Hctll,iti" 0 ~ '-< .. - .q ·~ ~ ,."' 0 Q" ;: •" _,.,. ;j " .. .. p, ~<l i:l.~ ..... ..... �' • • co~o~,-':E op 'flRGillI.1., COU:Nl'Y OJI'ROCIClNCJUJJ, to-w1 t: In tho Cireu1 t Court of said Tho Jurors County: of the Corm:ionwealtb of Virginia, in and for tbe body of the crunty of Rookinl':t.am and now attending aa.id Court preaont 1927, at that its April •om, 1927, u~on thelr oatl:s d.o 311& Ricks on or about the 27th d8Y of February, county, 1n said an ueau1t, and her. maliciously did cut in and upon ono Ruth Butler tho u id llu:lb J!utler and stab with intent Butler, then and there to ll'A1m, disfigure, ~r,et tl:e peace o.nd dif!llitf did r.1ako felonioualy her, and th• said Ruth dioo.ble and Jcill, of the Co=oorealt!- of Vir- 10 round on the teetilllony of Rutt. ginia. '!'hie 1 dletment Butler, Willie Davis, and W. N. Sprinkel, witnossos 5"orn 1n Court and sont boforo the 6I'&nd Jury to give evidence. �• • •' I • C, :,,, t... ... ... ,.. ... ... 0 ~0 .. .. ~ ij "' ,. . ... "' .... e~ •• :,- • " (l ii" .... .,, to .... ;~ ~ ~' "... 0 • ' 0 .., • • ,. .... 0 ...., .. -.. ".. ... .... 0 .."' -..." .. .. ... .. " ... .. ~.. " ... " a.. a 0 a I} 0 g ti ~ 0 :, 0 tr \ ~ • �L • ,. \ '' ' • ' �• •• ' • �, Illa 111olt• • �• - � 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 1927 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ella Ricks 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_009_299 Butler Ricks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_304-commonwealth-v-elsie-butler.pdf 49104b10848a2777dc2553cab3ab0f16 PDF Text Text I 2 t.t.e ~irr:u.! t Cau.:-t ot ae.14 Co~tr: ot the Cocmon,ta l th. o:r V1:::-t.1r.1a tu e. 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S!Je:ri ..,dithe !i~iiJCount1·, hru. dilii tLlJ mru.l.c 01t;, • Juatice of the <aidbmJoi. 4'<lrnplaint and fofnrm~tion on o-.uh bt,:fo,I! me., l: .C ..t.oore of the $.1idCmmty, fin dm er -.bw:..t. 9tbd:i)' o( S4li-~O be-r 1,U tn the s.1id Countr. du:I f'elontuualy und ot her t:1J.lieo ea:"ol".'ethought. rli kill t. 1 iUT.d.ar 'l:cr '1a y boy. th u! _f ~ cb.il.: t -,r:?' oonf;lain.o.nt beinr ~"""tD. t::rei.r.'S""": 1i he p~c.c-:--t-?hl nu~ 31!'in1 ty ot zea 1 .Ji fl-f V-6-TP.1.&ia~ ~ne--COe,oJM arc thttdore,, in the rt-amt: of the Commoo\\ffhh or \ 1r~nia. to oomm2.0d"ou fortb¥i itb 10 •rrre"'!. cy- ht'nd :1nJhrini:t be.fore lU(!. or some olher J us1ice .,.ltie the bod~ of lhe s:ud- of lhe s:iid ~·. 'qut.ler 10 DftS(\•erthe SQ.Idcomplain, and 1n ht-funher deah with 3crordin1? 10 l2w. And ynu '1re rl'C'luirc-rl IO scum fflOO--- 10 :'!;•p~ 1111:J ~,,e e, idence in tx-balf of the Common,\ea.llb. on the exlmlinatiootouc.b.inglbe said offence~ Gheo under m) bond and scru lbis... d.lY oG 27th ,It ~ e_.tttl!Jbor ..,,,.j , . l. .. -~ r/:':! • , in 1he .,ear l9 ~8. 1.r. ,s..,11 �.......... ,..... ,, �DC!!IUC'i'li:9 JrC'• __ the CDltl"t ~~• t.bo :lll'7Lhat. ln t.hl1:1 ca110J1.~ rrlllfflla'• -pla rd not. c;,ilt.7 nk ""'in Im, :faTGJ" an4 f-11\D " cm 1J:o Ccla::'.=-l.U, rvc!"m::r Un euli-t. lle,-c,tl 4oobt.. t.lle t.nt.1l'XJIQ' Ulare ~ U tt.e:nirm-o ,'llllml o t.l>D ld.t.noe u the o:r PICYl tbo burun onn14m-at.1on d N o:r 1.he ocueel!. U,07 lll:aa&A fin4 Jdli not 01 • • < • nu cr1t:1.nlll. ten or~- 11• l'1'D llD4 t.to OlrcnClrttmCM!a d J:;1• c:rl.JI\D 1n t.he 11:11a4D •= ••ri ln tb:i Jll'O'rl!II ~..<-¥ ~ olo ••• 1a OYl=oe. ��• • •• • IllSTRUCTION NO•.___ Tho Court ltllll&lau,rbter intentionnlly 1-natruota is tho killirlj{ while ~ot. that involuntary ot a per on accidento.l.ly in tho doing of &OCleunlnwt\u :l'eloniQ\18, er J.n tho improper lalrl'ul tho Jucy _ or nogltgent act, or IUlnot per:Cqrroance o:1' 11 �• �r:IPBD'r:JIIJ/S .... SI.SD JIUTJ.11 �I 'Y 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 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elsie Butler 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_304 Butler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_062-commonwealth-v-emma-vickers.pdf d01debd6595b32cc0c2a38c703ec1390 PDF Text Text OFFICE 2 TO HOURS, 4 P. M. ................... -,90 ..... Comporation of Harrisonburg,Va. An in~uisition 14th day October, said corporation and county, C4-<fl infant came to its upon the evidenc the hands of its tacen,Harrtsonburg in the year Emua ic ers. ,, The Jurors said to-wit, 1905 before the corporation, T.C.Firebaugh,a death,upon us that their when,how and oaths do say: the said.infant mother by strangulation on the coroner otu,u~ upon the view of the body of sworn to inquira furnished Va,in &n-1, infant born to y what meansthe It is the opinion, came to its or suffocation, of the death evidence by indicatiij infanticide. In testimony set their hands. where of, the said coroner and jurors have hereto �' ¥', I •• • • ♦ • ; r • ) • t r t ....... ~~ J~) t . = I j j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Emma Vickers 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_062 Firebaugh Vickers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_092-commonwealth-v-erasmus-a-hulva.pdf a30a3463d4b90bf96949fefce74fc37a PDF Text Text h.11.,~- /4.A.4' ---· &~~~ vs.Jh & A ~Mv~ Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockinf! ham County, the original papers in the above ccise. ... ,................ ~~~ ...fl,((£,,~ ........ . --~·-·······~~.&.~~ :~;j;t~'P=·· r=:.. /)~fLl~o/ ;9~::_t:::_ --············--·---------------·---·--·--··················---···························-····--·-·· ��'11heNews-B.eg-lster Harrisonburg, Co., t • • . Va. °' \-:SUHPO.Ji~N.,\. 5l)...c /. , s,J The Commonwealth of Virginia. 4J{,.J."l<t.~f/ To the You {ll'e of .. hereby c01nmandeil ,., lfatdct---Greet;ng , a ______ lt,_4d._1,,,_'::1'_~-------------------- to si1,111,mon_________ [;. ___ 1::P•,•~:cf~,2~tf: ii1fz,•••~•••··········••:nJ:,ce :~.•a::.D,~t;:: :; ..£i._,J;;;;nk<,v:.... ............... ... 2....'"-"'"fo a~d th•Umill to 190 .. a,r.( __ ,_-.--·--·-·------~ -·--·-·_____ ~ ..--·······-··---·····-··. ·-··-········~----w-i..) ,ay on f - ~c,~..-i.A;.. i~i,n 1-n-rd;tf;1'of controversy in, sr1id Goiirt depending ;-f'-L:-___{.(:_~-- _____ ,__} __ j ____ if._.:f ____ 4 __ !-,- -~;41.,d~y.-:_1,_ __,;____ _ behalf ___···-····. _. ---.. · r. ancl 'L(;nr;letennined, beture,en fe-/J_,__:.f1--L _______ L__________ ~---✓~ -----~J_~----· _f __:_____ L'---------·--~_k1Ack-rA..'1,. And this ___ n,,c__________________ slwU in no wise omit, f L li)l.✓t .f iYff1_i_?.'.'(.___ ----'. ~1... __ ~ 1 ~1.t,- ___ J_..(_~_l_,. __ iMiiler the penalty of £100. Ancl have f;_:;:_i~~A-----lLL ________________________ , 3__j__5✓.f,, t!,en :::::~::::~:~__ Justice of the Peace, thp ___ ��.... . ' I ' • r • .. ' . "-' S' C> u• '-' ✓ Ct ,J - V' V' r> ,.. "-...1 �,I 'I ,. I t ,, 11 I \ ·1 I. II ' - '' . .. ,, ,! , •, ���/Juv~~J-.4 . el ~_,,,---...,.,.. 4--0 & ~ t -C~ <71~-:-k~~ I' 7-/A--L~~-::::::-, C./'1,#~,s tlf ,.';,f-M U ~ /JA A . · a,,..,4,- ~ L.,,,..~r-_~ o/-~M~~ .J ~ ~ t?-4~~ ~~aL---;z;: ~ ��f , jz;;f ~ J,,;J.1j7-L~ /\.L ~ , f Cl!J~~~ V ~ 7I {.r ~ / c) t:dir.[p_ ~~ u_,~ 1:.U~~~ /Jl6-r.vevt-ri.!l~~ [J. ;.. ~~ SJ" ·~, ~ U/r-e__l ~ I/ )t,L~~I<" c.Ark>z,~~~ y Yr'kt~.LJ/JA--~ /'l a...~ I }d,n,-,-z_ {.,~ 9t:t~t)r~ u,y.. rf-< . )1ti tA... c-( flA.~ W Lui-- ~-__..,___.,r--r ����\ J .,C) I I ':I •• , 7J /0!'7 --- ---- 7/-.J 'J,,,'V I 7, n I M- ... �I t.7 Ji 77 J~-7- ~ 7f7J I I.Ii I 7-7~ ~ 7,oV I 01lo/' .J)-.:J-t, v . /· I 'j u7, 1 ) �aL~Jhr;)_r1,;~ ~ ~~ ~/ ~ i'- ~77~~ . ~r_<(_ «._ ~ t'l¥-o~ ___ ,,.,.,vr,,,mfrrv:/dJ ~ 2 _ ��COMMONWEALTH OP VIRGIHIA, -rrrn, M, COUNTY OF R0f"1K ':'HF. C RCUIT COURT OF 8Ain Il The jurors o.f the o.f t.he Co:mt.:v 0C";tob~r., in sell., th?. year 1906, rr•.is A. Hul va on tne Runion' nirection 71esterly ts, S.[Jiri creek r:; Hulva not !'",lw atd so to do, against rr.ix ~.ITCS Rfri th£1re i:1aving thereof, he the d.2.y i:r~.o- in a 11ortll- -.vine, ardent ,~aid C0unty, said ]:rasn:uo A. a lice1 se .fro4, t11e st.ate peac-e ari.d dignity the of said nbou t t~· o i:.ihis ir. 1st unla-;1.ft1ll.' at. t.he re::adence road its +hpt 1\:10~, ['.nd the Co--..i11ty,did said Fadely f'rorr. Coot.e,.. st.ore liquors .:-.alt the in t.o one Georg8 oP.t.bs pre.s~nt day o.f' July., t1 c hos Court. at s~id t'hf! "..1.P0nthfdr 1907., COUNTY: j_n ann.. for Vireinia, no·,,, at.tending t.he 15th bet,-;een r1:1-tail, by "'h~ yeRr in J.t~ras::.us A. Hulva of com.:on eal t.h of f Rockingha::- . ., and tern:., Sept.e;;r.ber 0-WI'J': c.r Virginia o.f Vir- o.f ,,h·. coi:r.01r:ealth g.inin. on t n afores,3id thfti Presf"!lt th~.t Eras::-.us A. Hulvn bet·;ree S'lid t.ho J.st. dn:1 of April, la;-r.t·u11J, b~· rf'tai of sell, SEl.id F.rnsr:-.us A. :n. 11-~1nrf,h:"":r~n ~.0 t spiri ard.e ri,US so 1, to one 1907, nion's 15th ";he r;. creek frorr. Coote~ l_v .-u.reC"t.i0n and in the storA 1.icense t t.he _pe:::ice ancl dignity do '\gains id Count}', ro~d about t: o :-:.il6s ?ine ~~-id F.ra~- fro!!. tlH" State: of un- r~r-i~_once county, he tl"f' an'l did cPi0 · P zaid ari · J.T.,xt.'..i.r,.s +herPc:f, .,iwre havinG a: of 1,larc. ~t the GC'nre~ Fadely, on th<:" Hul va ot then to ye~.r t,he t.s., rr.:-J.lt. liquors A. Hn].va Virr;.irLia in 1 c.o :further of' t.he Corr.:c.onw~altll o.f Virginia. t:ne ju.ro ...8 af'ore~aid An" present ear that 1907 drunk 1 sai._ L Runion' n creek Coo tf:s st 0:-<1 in :::ixtu.:-Hs thereof, h;:,.ving A. license t litiir Eras;:-.uo A. Hul va on the said ,mert, sold, U.tJOl! count. at road s:i.id , oid N•.t.11..., a:foresai.d. 22d da~- ur la-;:f'u 2.y sell the res.1.d.ence or ::iait he tne f'rcr.-. t.ha ::iaid Erasi:.un ~ -A.te of by :rc-:tail, J\. Virginia n,:,t to be Hulvr. so i'ro1:1 r::nl t : ~_qaor.~ al d. r.0t tl1en to the direction ErntLrly Arn..flnt n.Piri ts, . '.~ .Aur;ust in the J.;1"'R.sr.-.us11. Hul v a on about. t7ro :r.::i.les 1.n a Nort <''tnt.,r., -r:rine, or ci.o fur co, 3.T0_ agnin:::;t thero the �-------- -- ------------ �P~?..c~ and .. i ni ty Upon the Wi tllAnser:i evi1e f t.hfl ror.-.r:-.onTTTea_ th of ce of' Virgini::.>. -------------------=----------- nworn in open C0 t. 2-nc. r, :r.t to t.hP gran' jury. �-~ -~ • . t r \ .J ';¥ - ~ { ~YAf t -' �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF R.OCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIR.CUIT COUR.T OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . t1e 1 sai·d comt· at 1ts · .............. an d now atten dmg in and for the boay of the County of Rockingham, ~e-ntr,...bf~r , ... N . ..... , ... : ....................... · mt · h e year 190 ..... 7 , te1rn, upon their oaths present that. .......................................................................... A. ~ =t~~ t.'~.f ~;,if~-;~ did ..... ~............................ . H~\;.Y~··••····· ............................. •·····. ······················· \~~ ,in:he;ear 19~;. ~ inth~said :u~t;: 1 nn..J..o.··~f.nl.·.y ..O.f?.J..}, ..P./ ..-;;.t.~. Ut ·.2... .;;i! ... .a..l;si.ltl ...;:;;..?.~#JP...~.+. ...t.1. .~ .. r.~.':'J.~,f+\<:'.t:' .. _of Cootos st.ore--········-······························j_n ::-:nic'. a0u ························-········-···-···-·· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ...................................................................................................... ...................................................... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �~a. LL) Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT.~ ~ c:u.~J-- ""- :,:J(~ A ,. TRUE 3 BILL. I: Foreman. f ! " .r l~- .:7 , ,,, 2-S ~ . I~. �.· Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Con,t at its .... in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ,¢?~ ......... .......... ... tern,, in the yea, 100.J, vf.~~ . ~{).4yyW./4 upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ ignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ....................................................................................................... . ..... ...... ...... ............................................................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �u.£,,c,,1/.L, - ~--r' v, Io _C/1 I '2. t1 7.-- Commonwealth v, ___ L. l' { ~~<>- g_,~~~-J{~ l1(Jt1--- A TRUE BILL. Foreman. - �Commonwealth 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 bo<'ly of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Comt at its ...-/i~·······················tern,, upon their oaths present that ...... I. #~ in the year 190/., ...... 4 ... ~~ ......................... . M-J,~ ···~·····-······················) against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . ................................................................................ of Virginia . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...................................... : ............................. Clerk. �{J'L / Commonwealth / tJ :;21. 0 '1--. { : IND.ICTMENT, vs. ~ ,:)_g_, "l'vv\:.,~ •., f-- e,.._ l\ l JI~.()'~ : ~ ~~-. (, \ ~~ UA..R., ., 'I /1 A TRUE " BILL. Forenza.;,,, ! ·, �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: 'I'he jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . • ·dc ourt at its · ................ an d now atten d mg t h e sa1 in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, 86:Jte...,.bf'-r ... - .. •... ,....... ,-,..................... - mt · h e year 19?0 ..... , te1111, upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... .. .................... ........................ 5l.£-i~·i·· 1--- ........................... ::lu dav on ...."""' /\. , of ...............Aum:u:-:t c,ay 1;:;~ ........................... " , · t h e year 190 ..... ? , 111 · t h e sa1·a c ounty, 111 .· n ...aP..i.ci...Jo.unt.y ....... against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia . (/ Upon the evidence of. ................ . ····················································································· ................................................................................. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �. 3-fJ L Commonwealth vs. { . INDICTMENT. ~J.L.~ l,._ I c-,,~.; fv~A.cf6utnA TRUE I BILL. Foreman. ' •"' ;1-·{J , I I .j~ o 1- ��'I �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, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court at its ......... .fi~1?.t-m:;1?~;r .......... ................. term, in the year 190 ..?.., upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ . J fro:!. ~;......_----'"-~ Coot.~s ...=.............. storf-l ir. ci:iicl ..~~··i~ ·c_. and. :--.ix t;·U'es thereof, ................................ , ................. ·~ .. J:1e the ,j..1-.-. .:1.-1~~, .. ~'t0:~1:1.~· ...''P..~.1.".~.i.°.f3.., ... i::•~}.t....1-.~9Y.:.<>.rs C0unty, ~~ r-..&.-A.-.. : . . ~- <•aid .-..0 1 l•Tru::.-1.u:; .. ~.~... _l:l~.1..~'.a. .... !1~·~·····~·~·:·~· :r:.... ~1:'.~--: ...:.~:~1.~r~ ,.. • .,.l - - - ... - �Commonwealth vs. { t1wea INDICTMENT.L ~d-4-~- ~ A TRUE ············· IN. h ~~ ✓,. r/{J,y-Jt_ ~ ····························· ····•····•·····--·········· { ............. . BILL. ~ , TRI Foreman. ~ �j ) .l'r or:. Coot.As store in Sf!io. Cou.nty, 1rine, nrden t. spi:-i t-::;, :-.aJ.t _:i Cft.J.or::; ··············•·························································iM·~··u···"'~····~····~····~························································································ anc. r-.ixtUTes :a ing c t. erP.o.f, J.ice11se fro:- he the ~l1c nnid stnte P.rasr.-,us A. of Vircin'a inst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth th~........................... Hul ve. not t.htm and there uo to do. of Virginia. . ................................................ == . �twealth -·-~,: { nwealth f- '- {=~a. INDICTMENT. ~ ~~ . ~/..J..)~ TRUE BILL. Foreman. ~ A.~~ A TRUE BILL. Foreman. �-against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. f'rorr. Coot.es Store ~ in .. said~ ~;.;;·~~ County..~··~... ..,ine, ............................................ :u <:: r.:al t liquors ............................................ . den-": ::;pirj_ tr:, and .::-.ixturen ti1erBo.f, 11rJ t.ht.~ caid. J•~as::.us A. Hul va 1 o t t ,.Hn anct t.here ........................................................................ ············"-·····················----··········•··········· ···············•··············•·······--·--·····--·--·············--·---.............................. ~---r ... l_l.~~.~.!1.J .... ?.:..l.~cen3..e .£:1'.'~~ ..the 8 ~~~~ '?tY.~!~~;.!1.3.:.~ so to dt?.~........................................... .. ·········································•·· ············---------------- against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth __ .-..-vac,,.,,present that. ~- of Virginia. JI 0 ~ .... ~-~ '.•-~ ~-~ .. · .... · .... · · .. · · .. · ...... · .. · · ·" "· ............ .. f against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. �Ith tt t M4~ f- o... {~~::i: - ~Q ~~j A.~~ JE wealth -t~ ~ {~=t- .__ wealth DICTMENT. ~ fi.~~ ~tft ~-f-~ TRUE BILL. ~~ BILL. TRUE BILL. . st---. Foreman . Foreman. !t t~ ~f° ttr r .~ 1 lo< I/ '~ "- iL/9--o )~1c. E)JP4 /0, ~h 1 i -f 11--r·:Lf; _ d1J ,/ ,,. . .I "}_,5-- - I I ~ ~ :!AYJ, ~t{f ;~ ~~ r 'l'~ ~ ~ f. ~ r; r1~t .t . Foreman. � 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. Erasmus A. Hulva 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_004_092 Fadely Hulva https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_110-commonwealth-v-etta-caplinger.pdf 4f0519b139bd10ca80b9f1dab3088aff PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending m.~ .................... of Virginia, the said Conrt at its ... in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190.~ ..,.. against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon theevidenceoL.~'.c~···~····~~ ..~..... ~.K ..f..~ ... f witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...... ..................................................................... Clerk. �\.': Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. b- ~ /4~~ k ~ ~.~ A TRUE BILL. /Q&,/ft[,:/4,q Foreman. l 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Etta Caplinger Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation 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_110 Caplinger Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_164-commonwealth-v-fannie-king-alias-fannie-minor.pdf 19c5a5b79446759b358205dcb9d73c2c PDF Text Text State of Virginia. 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"'"'"' """ !')-,.- t,y "'"lW1tY,•1'> ""b•T~ ij~t•~" l}i,n,•.l\~ •.i ,.. ..-1.ti, ,,., •.,.,t 1'-li-1 it">~""'- t)"?t?t)11t"" 1"4 • 11.,l'l>"'l• t'> �• • • J ~ J<!;(,~ • J . hi:, 1r -•- ;....; .j;j, • '"1 t1 • • N -~ • ---- I 1 f: 1 "-.,· I 1l .r. ~ }\ 1 J �Con11non,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCk.lNGHt\~I. To-" it: IN THE Cll~CLlr COURT OF $,\ID COUNTY: upc,n lh,·ir u:,lhs 1•rf".('nt sh.lt.... .. .. A ;,,Wl-Vl t,£, • ' J 7 l"r,on ibc-c,'i.dt.":tt.C of /tI':P..~ --- ···"''°'· ..i.. .. .. Cleek. �,,,. \ ► t/'t1 t :::'\ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ,t )> (' } ;j✓ ~ ::0 C f1l [D -r \l r ~ ' ... •= (") ~ ~' ,: ;: 0 " r. ~. r,..- 3 30 ::I ~ ..._, r..... . 2-z ,... ~-.,_.,. Q ~ i::, ~ .,, r .: ,. 1 "' z ~ ::I'" :--1 fr-.-.r-- 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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Fannie King alias Fannie Minor 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_006_164 King Nelson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_282-commonwealth-v-f-williams-and-f-augustus.pdf 06f9f551b6cfb06fc5be89a01cb335fa PDF Text Text CCIO{OllW&L'l'll01 VIRGlllll: !o the Sheriff of Rooklngham Cou.nty, Greeting: You are berebJ oo-Dlle4 to aumm.on Plo;yd llillieme to •w••r before the JUdge of the Circuit at the Court HOllee thereof, ,Tanury, you atond and rra r¥>ee Augnetue at 10 o 1 olook, Court of I!ookin~•m a.m., cwnty, on the 6th dey of 1926, to 1netl'er the Cotml)onwe•lth of the 11isdeu:eenor of whiob illdicted. And th1e you eball not •mt under the penalty then and there this Writ. llilzleee, .T. r. BLACl!ltlRlf, Clerk of our said of ilCO. Court, And have at the Ooun House, the 26th day of l>eoet:t>•r. 1925, end in the 150th yeer o! the CommcnlJ8·slth. �, • •• \ =~ • • ~-i. \> .... ~ t • --1\ awn a• ' • \~ f .,t r .i'~ 1'"" l' • I • • • •• • n I t • t{ t ~ .k :0 ' It • • t ('....., r ~ • ! ~ ~ l •• • • • • • l ' '-II t-. • -.( J • I ~ \ �" • \ In the C1i·u.u1t. -:::our~ of e@U CoL11\ty: Th" Jurore 01 tho Co=nweo.l O! tho OOWlty oi RocKtngham, rll 1 ta Octobor r1o;d term, tho Bllld 0o11rt upon tho Ir 011the do pro~•nt 1925, 1h11~ •n• _ da:; of ______ _ l.02£_, Olld th~ I? t:Ac-day of ~~-d,;~~'.li--~~-, l~i::c_, dq to al., a~ oolate I.ho said 7107d t.:> eeo.b other ~r(len.~ dur1r:._e all S. Wrl~ht. I.Lot.en. wltr.essea to give aiu oobab1t. t\'lth on~ Zr1ir:o•e AJ.gu.atcaa. 11 .. 1.&JILS6..cli. Pl°l:1-ne~s ::1e;...s1.11s nol Thia imlct7 Jar, Bild now nttondlne. the bod; w1111a.,,e, ou fro,., that .1,. th in ,;nd tor evidemo tte ti ...• &..-oressld I sg111,lnat Uie le folUlll on the :eetlmon, 04 • ?~ jreen, Char-Lle aworn iL c.-oart a.rodetnt. • • beJ, cl tUrl lllla=e. oac• I o! V. • and W, h!:l:tore ~.ha eel rand �• ..., 0 0 .." "".,.. -... ... "' " .. -i .. ... 0 >, a' ... ,-, I:, .. ,-, ,,..~ :r l)I ~t ..., ::< .. ", ... ,., .• .. .. "" p. •• ",_. "., • . ,., "' • :, 0 "' ., ... ,- n 0 ~ .. .... ...... i;. ij ~~ 0 0. -s, ◄ ... tn, .. .. " 1,- ,_, Ji:: " ., " 0 .. - ":.,' '" e. !i- �I $~.-uJ.,.4k ~J£-•-z..e44 - :, 7,, .. .,-... �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Floyd Williams and Frances Augustus Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation 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_282 Augustus Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_241-commonwealth-v-ford-car-no-389080.pdf 873dc82df83c26c1ad79b7f6ad3e1167 PDF Text Text • • Re_port of .. ,le • • ot car Jlo. 389080. To the Hon. T· ¥. Baa.a, $udge of the Ci~u1 t Court or ffoclti~6.t1 County. of aal• RepoTt or th• abo~e oar, ooid llay 26th 1923 • ..----___..----------..- -- -- -------- ---- - --- - ..----- - ------- ---- ..- ..-------rleceived for ~a.r ..... Auci1oneer, J. ... , .. ,. ~. Blackhu~n. D. \f. Ean•an, ClerJc.... .. , t're,n. 2 1/2 aonth otora.ge Advertieing olll....... tlree. ?oetJng noti;t notice.... Sheriff• ◄ .oo Com. Atty.... P. L. Dovel. Eixlng . oi!, 10.Q0 1'••·.. on co.r... 2~.00 8.?!'> 11.23 and po... 2,00 & aer~in& 1.00 8.60 Commiasion..... Ba.la:'1Ce to the !SU:1.te.paid. J. llh okburn, Cl u-lc •••• v. lo 10.42 tad.oil !,/ j ~-Sheriff, ~righ..,,. County • $86.00 • �• • . . • • - • .. • • • 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ford Car No. 389080 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_241 Haas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_242-commonwealth-v-ford-car-no-4675923.pdf 45205433b86441608cdddc93b3bf14bc PDF Text Text • Report of ••le of car !lo. 46?5923 To the ?.on. \. !I. Haas. Judgo t:ourt or the Circuit of Rocltirr)lmo Co1111ly: Report of ealll of the ~bove car. eold. June 2. 19::?l. • - Hoceived Juctlonetn' J. - .tor ......... . . ............. ce.r -:I,. F, Blpckburn. D. ~. £~an. ' Clerk Com.~· AOV. hand.' 'bille Prem. fee to officer on oar r1e .. ning & gua car and oil t"wo& one-half on car mo. etqrnse floating & aervir1a notiee Sher1rr•a »~lane• to Slate . ............ . :ii 5.(10 4.0o 10.00 ....•.•..•• 1~. i;,15 ........... 25.00 2.00 8.76 co,uaissiona Dlackburn, $320.00 ' ............ & News Record • Clerk. pd. 1.00 wa..rrant 21.00 on SU'e to J.p. 2&0.~o J:;20. 00 $l20.00 w-!i-2J~r! \ of aockingha:D County. Sheriff, • 1 �• " ' • ~ J . . ... ...... -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [ - ~ ~ .s::-- '-0 G'- 1'l I (.!) • 0 o -...r c... • ~ • ~ • c,. • • I ~ ~ e,. f . } (" � 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. Ford Car No. 4675923 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_242 Haas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_268-commonwealth-v-frank-b-wise.pdf b0b8fa4bd61e5c245aeabac7f0dfc68e PDF Text Text CIRCUTr COURT or- ROCKNGIIAM COUN'I V .f 1 ) Term, ti) 7 h11i b,t...-cu swoni iu OJ)t"Jl oourt us a wiLOess lx'fnro the Grand Jury. C'lerk, �YnruOG tuJIDIIU:>Oa 'IO TIIOOO TF.oJU:> .._,..,,...____ ._....,_, """..... .n,D �CIRC011. COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COlf~TY I f. I ha.'.bttn ~w-om'I 'llJdl('r)Urt ua .-.tu~ Gnm1lJury. hi 'xe t.))l"- - �' ,I I I �1'llilX ... ~fll .na Jllfl ctNA& 19ir e ..i~ ��• " • • iJ .: .Ju.:.. \. ,.... d .e • u.ill .. ._ .urJ \ r - -~... ..:.1 bt.d c en ...';1.:r• 1:1gb...inot U • ire of w:.1r:r1ag It., �" \ • • .., '• . 0 .., .. • b ,. t • . ' l t • 0 ... � 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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank B. Wise 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_008_268 Trobaugh Wise https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_205-commonwealth-v-frank-miller.pdf d1909096207e70af867581f7809f4bd3 PDF Text Text • • '• .. 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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 1915 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Miller Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony 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_007_205 Baugher Miller