120 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_225-commonwealth-v-frank-shifflett.pdf e8cd38dac9a5eac9789404fdbd3e37c4 PDF Text Text ------------· - 18'-:1.... I fl'ROCK&DINGS -- ��• •• •• • • n,estore th!!rt:fr,,e. i.nthe n11tn(' o{ tb11.• C.otnmon,, rJhb of Vrttm:ia. It) t..OD111l1tnJ \ nu (orlb\\ iii• to ur,•rc h~nJ .lad brint: hctorc n1c-.or .,ome t1,flt'1J._u¾J.::,• V!•~e s:..1id (:C,unh. tbt.'-llOIJ~"' tht.· u\J :.x~,~~111. J~u/f. 10 uni.wer llm t!nal comJJlaint nnd rob'-' ruuherdl:'J.h ,,1th 'l'<'.t:(\tdmii 1c1l-nw. And '"u ""-' n.:11turctl10 ~ummon - �..' t"Oluh.u11.Mtf!lt • t~u.l du• .withw w,11TuM ti, ,,rr•""!ill.11 •••• I ,;. /u·•·ri1tll 111,."'•d} of ~ ,,,f? �Ir t. V:.· t, . 1"1'-•wl'Slu.//ldt--J . ....k. ' ...... ' I 1 • •e., I • ' •'J• • �f • , •• n c\ \, \ , • �Com.-;ionweol~b VB. Frank Sh1!flot1' Charge to the Jury. j,-. t► o · tt 4 ss tind t~• acc~aed. If you find him gu1lt1 as cbnrge4 eeoerts1n hie ~unlebmeot tOPn twenty of murder in the first in the ind1ct~ent in the penitentl•ry yon will w1tb Oeoth, for lite, o•y so ond or by colu'in cent or to- an;, tel"III not leee ,~are. If you rtnd hlm not guilty 41:e_grf)ebul: guilty 881 • yon w111 eay ao and no more. not guilty degree ~r&ru!:3hi!tlett. of curder in tne rtrat of t!ru.rder 1n th" eeoond da3ree eo and oeoertoin you 1'111 b1a pun18hm4Dt 07 oonfinenent in the pon1 tent 111ry not. lea a tban b nor mO'!'e:n11n 21'. ·-eaT9. I~ you find hi.Cl not guilt7 HtorPao14, but guilty aey eo an~ eeoertoin penitentiary of voluntary ~Y oonftne~ent in th~ not lee& thlln l nor moro tlten b yaora. 4. but go1lti eey ao And aaaertetn penitentlery or tr..e ~~loni~s lll!lnBl8Dgntnr yon will hia punishmoni If you fin4 him not guiltJ a~o,ea• or eltner not lee~ 01 auJ or tne re!oniea of 1n~olo.ntary hle punlehm.,nt P.anslaltdoter 07 co:,.•·Lne~ont in the thnn 1 nor mor~ thon 5 yeerd: 1n your dlsore,1on, by a tino confinement not exeee41nij 1 year, in jail 70~ W"ill no~ exceeding $1,000, or botb. or, or by �' • • • • <> .,, .. • ' .,,. ., •r,! ... ,. 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At rfvlous ~ooc h rta ~OSG8BBi~n c" WO ;"i.V~I " al ,."'J~r �' • • �• '• •• • u~on the Co:i:eo~wealth to prove everJ fact noceau~r:, cirCtD:l~ta~ce /1- an;t re&111onot111daub,; 1.e to a.ur 1ac't necesea17 ore bound to tbc, the n.ocusea. ot any o~:ten~a whatc.vcr, to convict and 1:f' "the-y tove 1YC 111111 the doucw i~ tho snt1:ru coapcrieon evidence, le,,,,sd tMt G of SUCll doubi a::d terus1'1t tells tac ! r, 1:i.,~ Ji 01:12te of the cc~c UbioA. n~ter und conoid.e:-Jtion ot all ot 1,,ie the a1n•e of 1:l:e j,>roro in th•,t condl ,;ion thab they c,:nnot ~"1 ti;;it to nr to con~1o~ i±e ~~eua~i ne aforesaid. 11114 hiw :1ot l'Ui:!.ty wia tl:c cou=; rc~aoll!lble or c1rcumatqnce i:.cral ce:r:. int, 'th•J fee:!.= of the txu.h 01 ob111l:E; oors1c,ion tlle clla-;,c:. �• • • • • �' Inotruot.J.on TM Co••rt rurtl"'r that 1 f a can k!.:l provocation, vol.Wltnry manalaUE;hter. act not to oauae denth unlawful If it -!cl6-cioue, co~ittt>d o! ~lie net 1ft ...ot o! pawe!o:i harm, it 1n self1'efen11e, J~atifY1-ll of ~11,: 1a c1&1ng on a !t. cori• ie~iol"'l or r.=" involu.ntar✓ or in d~fen,sp ~nPt plPa, homicice, .n:• crL-..e. o~ de~inJ.tion, o! m,.1tu~1 i:cm'b...t, be. r\one in but a justifinble "'.111-ty as matter .y a. ::1-P.v.s not likely W1der circu::istar.oea ho~ioido the jury, er in the heat or srPat bodily A hCDicit'e relation, instruct• a:':.!)6-her 1n t'he heat su!tic1en~ ur.lawful l"o is f\.'1 ~,:. 1n1-.ent1cd mansl~Ugbtor. of o. nenr -k ia not an sno tr~ ~•rpetrator �• -, co!:'.t a ''('l: ft tl" . • '9~ • , • •• • tI At 0 ' • ClTO"LC! • • • l• ,. 'l;I ... ot ' ~ • - l .... .o . •• ~ • 10? .c • • t ll'tltl ♦ • ' • Cl 1 • .tr·J. . -:s.t j e • 0 • ft .: •'1 ~l ' .~-... • 9,-( 0 .. 0 l:;i) • ..' - I l 3t- -· • •• : - t ..:i r -·- • 1 • !,-,; l ; lo �' '• • lllotructio~ The Co1.1:-t lnatru:~• Shi~ett n:-io~~ on i.l1fll:~iaJ,.t. ,odily tho j1.1ry that or ""oTf'~ber or !w:i&•lf • to t, :.t, if :::r.d for inj1.1ry to 111, orotll•r tlla-a rea.eonttt-1)' a,p~c.nd aAJ.d 'i;rot;;.r To. ,:.,y 'believe tl'.111purpoe~ toMi• flhinctt, :!'ror.t u,c o! pre-v,,..nttng the occueed aceufttd n,.ceno ry ':o i!e!"e-nd hie n,,.., lroanent bodily ha.-:: • �• • •• • _... •• •• 1"'fil r., • r 1.01 11:i'.'1.oc! Te- "4 lo "•on.c • • l ::•~·~ l • • 0 • •' " I •o :,'al" ~.: ao .t: ..n • 'C" 1... • 0 • • ... • 1 J ~ • •• • ::_ • �• the ovicttnce }3ust•r a1'sault, 1m the harm. Sllifl~tt tb 0 t ll'rll?lk Shiflett in tl1e ho\i&P of noy<I naid :Buster outsiAe i:io.d, 6h1:l'l•tt :ado = unjw,t:!.fi•d Shl:!'lett an attack o1 said housa. t.h~n saif nseoUl.t os and t 1 nt aft•r •~oh on ltranl< Shif'lett .Fl"Ell'J~ Shifl~tt ha~ th~ r1-·t �' ,; ,.., 1:- f,:... =-' ,f ~· r::-.. " • V 1' f'- t $' ~ I ,r 3.. ~ ~ ~ ..•' ~ ~ ....- ·J.:.,~~ _ t ... , I .._ I \ -....· t •• ~ " ld 11.1..tI ' .,: • ~ ., "- . " I ,._ • ~ . • 1 0 .. I -: • - tt •• l • "lo • t ~ ",~.n.\. • ~ • t-i .. ~ I{: o•,x ! ,. l • - ..,• '.• .l - ., Q .. \ ~ " l �l;!STRIICT IOll l1o Ever,y U:..~6i.tr.ful ;.omic!de _l__. m-1.Jetbl!' ~1t!:er CU!"d.i!'!" o:- ll:r-'11!leughter 1 it be 00'! or thP. othc:- del)f'~i!a U,POn tl:~ :-,eans by Th.1ch a.no\ 1th~•!l-er it ,.nd on r.r.ether was "ccOt,pli •hed ir. with malice mr,l1ce, it to onuee de4th 1& ~urd~r. o~ serious in the t.ent If done !s vol~t.azy of an Wllair!ul 1nte~ded ~• cauoe cot lu~r0, an~ 'frtth of a ouaden p~••ion I~ it bf!' don~ in~~~ con.~iaei~n ma.calP.U£;hter. act bodily l<eo.pon, o:- 1n the >...at of ::·J.:ual o<>:,bat, a.r:t1inQ on euf ..... 1cit"ttt ?)ravoentio-0, it 1t did Tlho perp•tratec. If the uc~ vms ~<>nc with a deadly or not. or by ~eeu.e likely the per•on fe.lonioua, 4eath or sre~t iy a meana :eot lil<ely bodily hnl'ID, it =d not ia involuntary o,m- olau.;hter. A hot.iicide relctior., a plea cor.:wittf'!'d in eflll! de.fene.e, u~der c!~ct.meta.~o~a of self .et, 1~ not pel'J)etro.tor defenu. M unla~ <>!' the jf or in d~fe11ee o! a noa.r t~at W'Oald~uetit)' he hil::tsftlf !lat! !r.f'lic!e• ho!!lioid" "tet is not but n juetit1n·o1e ailty O! any erii:,e. s~cr. relation t~• ho,-.iciee, tntal on 9"0ll!!d, a.r.d the �r cL• ;.rJ ,. ■ I L - .- u ('let', . o f no ., •• " ••• •• • " • • .t L • • if • J l , I'(.. ,1 I .•1 • !J.£r• • ti •• " ,L • 1 \ ,.,,., . •• J : • I �r:JG'!'RUC':! :o:::!lo l!alioa or r.nlioe aforethou1:ht do1r,1 1ti•0hief, ..-J,e:her r~Yene;a ~ain.s~ ...:1~ t!ece ...~~~ _Z__ . 10 any for-",e<I dao1&n of ul e1n;; rr0r1 '4.. ::"•olir.g 4lilp o: fro:, w.!ekeMe.!r of r.Atrell or o"' ...h• 1':e!'lrt 1::i ~e:;.4'rJ. J, by the 1o lliot!nguiehed ~urder law into !llU~er in the first de.iroe !Ind 1:1.1rder ic the ••oon~ (.ai;ree. 4 l"urder -1:iob 1• perpetrate..,by starvifli:, or eny other 1• ::urder 1n the wil~, ::"1::-st degrte; poieon, deli'berate all lying in "'111t, and preJDe<!itated o~ber :m:rder la lllUrder nu::..!er, ir: the, aecond degree• l!lver-✓ unle.wful holl'.ic!de aeoond degree. In order to :nurdr,r 1n the first n.~~ to ~el~ce 1o ereeu,.,ptively to ol•vat• the lllUl"der in the offenee ~ degrfi"f'!, tl.Jc bur 11cn ie on thf" Col'!'Con\tte.lth, t.he ofrennc to ~n:t~laughte= the burden 1& on the �/ ••• 0 • • •• • • • • • !11 .I 41 •• • + - I ' V • ♦ �-.. IJ1S1'RU0TI0!I ?[o._.,,{"-_ The oou:rt 1netructs tho jury that of do~th or eeriouo bodily harm at the bands of an aesailant, if h• 1B without b<!~ ae f•r in fault soge fli..lt if a man who ie in 1nu:11nontdanger on tho difficulty, in br1nR1ns he 1'&9 declined ne he ce.n lri~h eefety, resist o:r though further conb'-t lmd retreated the attack of b!a aaaau.a.~t with e~oh force as l:ISYbe noooaenry ,mdor tho eireumetancoa protection from death or eeriouo • may, bodily harm, to bie �6/,,, �!rh~ Coiut 1J\stl'!1cts oi thir..t.""e tr-1ttc~t.06 aori..tng r.ttn to honest ts-bls !.lC"tWll tH ..li-0.u 4.t.:i_ar. t.te jury U!at c:un, ,hon a::s to tuc ...~nt::e. wt:u ccnvictio~~, cr!n1w.i~ly tllu :ic.t:«huliey oi r•- ~ ... li.11t1-:, dCt th~J ~ill tot re.3QOf..lOl:, ~u. Ce a~ld r~~pon- 10 .. u J?.!lltJ.e:e uo "'<>-:nt1 .c.x.-'tlf,t, a::' ;At:. ��I.."STJnlCT Io:I IJO Wllen tea th re&ul to frOJll of a sudden vol\intaey inflicted 1n tlle co-bat., without- tr.alicei- n1o=ethoug),t, thl! k.!l ?>.ar.el~Pr; tisht mortal """ mthout in ~ing and retrented !.o;:..e tr with that recondly, not ed by the d~oo•sed ht! killed the 'l/hl!n there gre~t bodily lir~& fro~ ""' aftPr •nfety be:fore the tha rt•ceased upon hie, the evi~enee unless hiceelt the t!v>t the nortr~ nor inter.de~ on the .Plea of further combat/) 11' froc, tt ,:,ere be~ttng r.o ~l>l>&r~nt ~e•1EJI1 ec,unet meana r.ot caloulateC on t'·e t~ 73.a purtrued a:r.d ~t~'tC-~- ru, Md declined c!eceo.aed to protect ban, to eih..ow, o:- renounce<!. the he killed to be he111 excusable 't~on:;it ~ Ju_"':'bel!e~e ael:-de~e~ae 1r..£ is the aot on the 1n bringing ~a"J.lt., he quit h•at harm. The acc.u~~d is ex.c1,,uulble. tault ,.,, ta:r "" he could blo,u """ &iven;e.nd, from gl"Pct bodily inJury the burden ie on the prisoner th"t ho eitl:er cUffic..U t::, or, Ill'! ~.d 1..YJor-do:- ~.o juati!'y B'round Of aelt-detene:c, firet, 7 -- Me lire J~r,;- at.ould injury or to ir.nict fur,~~r "1"18given "to l)r.o-duce d:f'Rth. be~ya ta wi.'l.teh �• 0 • •• •• - t • • t • - • • • �• • • q To conatttuta it an) 1 ■ ~o~ e~ •a•~ry pa.:-tieul~r 3uol, 1nt~nt1on t_ o.i. -:.;e len a wilful, t ~t of =.y cor• l.l!.ng. t ~ deliberate ~ ti~e into ! ,ct1on p.1o~ exietonce Md pren~Aitfttod to kill to~~ tor to.ec; k1l11r1, ehou.ld •xi•t oft~• the f1 ret t~ed. ~i.r-.e at the �• �The Co~rt i~~tructn jury t!iat to p:-oteot ~egard the defenao hlr•t>U' "1l$ against to the neceaoity the jury th.at to v.r-1£(,out a oAae of g:-e-.io:a t:!li<t will in eel!' de.fen Ge, the aecuead the necessity, for a mAl'labnll of a.no~hel" 'by a prctcnee to protect nec~••ary hia own life, or 't:<>'.1!.yhal1ll; a:,4 t!-at ..-1th justi~; the sla:,1ng must not have nontfully not in nny o<Ule Justify or neet"eaity of anotu:oceuiOnf'c1 the killing • unlet£: he were ,1itbou~ f''lUl t �• �// The Court inet:ructe the jury that whore u homioide h1u1been ooim:ittad Wit~ a decdl7 napon u.e.e of suol he does weapon Allll •r tb, l•• am.~ 11•• =llce i:. taken from •.he to in teed th t which or wh1oh 18 tbe 1ml:ladit1te or oeoooee.ry \w ooneequon..>,e of~ ue.T• ' IZ The jury are 1nstruote4 froQ the ertdence that orlJIJ.ne.l.17 inti.ru,te e-.,n thou~ tbe 4oce oe4 thi ■ the 4efende.nt 1n tilling tl:4 t and= bbiflett would not 1n la .. w. II. Sh11'lett. fr01o1the •T14•noe t~.at ~ranlt Shiflott they 1111'7 belieTO juotify or exouoe ::o 11 you belie•• de~lberat 1rili'lcl7, J)TOQeditatedly Wld with mfl11oe afor•thoueht, th•n be 1& ,,..,_1Jty of lllll'nlor in the first ••re killed degroo, 17, the dooeaeed, �r,,o bU1lty iJr..l ~ rw1•~e ,1 on llo. tri..c o~ in!loccnc~ pr~~Ul~p~i~n pHte 011 t; *e Ce'.:l:::oU:.c-1th t~-c 't".i~cn gu.11-; b.a 11:)nC. :--c..:111-..?: ..~c;e a.out~. ccnai~e~3~1o~ o~ ~bu •hole w!toeew~s ~ll•r• ..il"'U. J.Oubt «..:. to the ll:!.•• - no t g,111 t;,. c~se, It 1~ A-a~ ~:!8 Tor 01 rrovir-c.. l:ta t!°xretore-, t:' ..fJ cl:-eua.:J't:s=..ce.~sb~n ax1at■ 1Jl ---- upo.::..a ~~s~i=-Q.n; c= ~he 1n nid.eLce, t1,e t11nda or i~e Jar:, a re so DDble 11111: o:. thq 1Jccueeil, they sl'-owld ind. �' �• • • A reasonabl~ ce..--..p1.riaon Ari min(\a that o! the tlouot is that c'J~!l!rte:-~-:!c.:, o: jurorc state &.~ irt sucl'- oon<!..ition they r~~l ah abid!.ng t~..e ~u~lt ot ~~c accused. canvictj.on ot tiltJ case which. :-:e e-::-!~t"":oe, l4tavee tl't.nt tht:,• cannot to a cor~l ce:tainty after tJte &ay o~ �' • • . .. • l • �• • • • r DlSTRUCTlOil 1;0__ ~e Court i11struot11 tho jury that oucl, doubt es IJlC.Ybe honestly eome substantial tho offenne evidence and materiel ohergod. " reusonable d oub't. is and reaBottnbly anta:rteinad taot eoaantinl as to to the proot of A roaoonnble doubt must be besed upon the or bo such as 1s euggested by Lha ovidonoe or grm.> out ot the ov1.dence 1tsolf, or out of the absence It nm.et not b• an srbi trnry et..-tial /!J __ • in ordor to wnrrnnt of a mnterial llJI foot or of materiel by tho jnry in order of iJ.Jatericl doubt. to find and=e•escary It wat ecquittnl. foots a vo1~tct ot matnrial evidonce. be serious and eub- It muot boa doubt neooece.ry to be believed of conviction, oircumstonceo. and not �• • • �• lt:&tructioi: ~ -a...""""t !!lat:::uc~:, :-e.~zombl~ 't.~o Ji;.r:r t~ t if -u,- t-~ tJ.oi:01; !l~ ~he r1SO!ltir :;:,;- be i;uilt7, that O.on t 112 his lo1'r. d.O.:.b t 3B f,:vor, w.i :!int. hi 1:1' the- StCO!"i &-.1~~,1 C-t""l.e: of o= ~!ltit o;;:r he lt.l.LL:lllB~ ==l-i.;: .,,er, j!> ..-ccr. tt.:,t. ...o"Utt 1ri i,".lilt:,' o~ tho 1'.AVe reoqona'bic tho I a~..)ulil they iu.vc rcason- ~1lt;, of murder tbt.j !1nCI. in the .;.liou!u ti.Dd. t.!.m and 1r t!:oy h1tTc • ruaonubl• o.oubt as :::.,, 'Ol!ei:l:.•r he be 5Uilt7 ='!lBOl._, reaol~• ie 6'111t7 o'! :mra.t:r l.n tt.e 1,: tl:e •ec.:n:1 "~~r•e. c,ollbt aa to ~-'°' D~ nt\e 01 v::!.1c.t. t: .• t they at.all !J.11:'31'::-"t", tc 'Jl:etl:t:r I: !.iA 1,nlty Uc:,- grad.o O- off 4o&r•o or t.le s•co!'ltt dogrce, rt,,-st atce ~ ~il.e; ~o. _/~ ut all, i;u.,7 :nwi, _1.-t·or of t1.e ::.1cuua~u.itna. tiC(lUl't. �' •• • �.. ,· • • • • c~r--:;:u.'!'E o:, ·,n:ur:c.:.. o :r o-f' eai t : 0 Of+, Ir lll.1a, 1n a.a ...or i :, :..r: unt e • vr.. rio ~ t ir. it ...~c ,l l .Frank u: • th c • 4 il "<." l • ••' Bid lie for iff'e t s na • 1~ • 'tho rt in li2 :llld ' there r.l T r the 1 Fa ,, b a:r 1 re kni 'e, n et t 1 • .. 31, 1f ◄o ~1 1 • 11 Ir l t • b, l 1 ar 11 " A n e :I u in 1 • t 1 .•. . if"'J.ett, A:: co the J the 881 l 11•• ef rtl; th& 0 'r-,; =ne r e 'I b le rta C ir t !!nett hiz:,, t e BB 110• id 1 • 1 :rot der a i y 01 t C, 17, let U • lly 1 t the 1a. 0 • ti 1 r, 1vo Tl C t - " iod. , 1 ' .e n eao o:! 4 �l.u ,_ ~ I '.Lt-••/l~ ..d [/..,,if k I I-: ~ '~ I I l>-T I!- /,.. ,...~ , J/ ~ I Lt ,1,,-,..,,__ / '~"- 1~.__,___/- • 4 .. ,, ,__,_ ....... ,,....,,~1 V ' t. ~- ,f ~/c ~~·.:..t P.• 7 ,.....~ - ,..-; I~ ... , '---u.:.'/"-AA.,.,/ ..; ~~ c:_ .(4,, I 7t-. "'-{ . _, "-L ~ •«<~. .,.~/ I. /,~..,_ • • ~ a: . "-..r..., •• ' ' ' ' 'v • • . ., "' J ... ~H Q p '•u ,.'". ~!i! ~ m ., ~ .. • .. .... ,, • �• • ( ~ -< ............ �� 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 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault AND murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Assault 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_225 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_084-commonwealth-v-franklin-pierce-sprinkle.pdf e19d32d41c0eb2c60ac8aa1a1ac5ae7c PDF Text Text ��\Ji~.~ /- V!~~- ~" .,v'I '::~)'/1:;:J.: 7J1:f2~ -~•' J<:J.a ~ ~J..at.....~~ ~ . ~~-· ......... ��COMMONWEALTH OF ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA, } COUNTY, TO-WIT: & s~ .......................... , Ta .. 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Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 o. [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] 11/ze jurors of :lte ~13mmontcealtltof T'irginia,in aad for the body of tlze County o/ ....... \!.~~ ~ .. ..... . , alLdnou·attellrling tlze said Courtat its ... term, in tlzeyear J Jr, (JcM,u ;~-;~;e::"i :·?day ol -~- ~--· 9, 07tJ, upon tlteir oatlzspresent tlzat ~·· ,!I l ~ ~ ~ .. . .. ..,. , ~ .vL~4 ~-K-< ..... J. against tlzepeaceand dignity of tlze Ccmmoruoealtlz of P'irginio. [;ponthe evidenceo~.~~- J/r:,r:,y /Jd4d._1/l}~ C --~- . ••··... , in tlzeyear (I '1 ° ✓-.~, in ·;l~;·;~i~--;owzty, ....... ·············· =····~·········· ·!~ ..~ / ........... o/1£1,t(if✓~ ..... . witness .. swom in ope1z Courtand sent to tlle GralldJury to give evidence. .., Clerk. �f • [ ' --r7' ~ ~ )> -I ;::o C A') Ill l ,t,, rn ~ ... 4 0 ~ ,. ' ~ j r ~· :; ~ ' ::: . " ::, ....... - r r I �r • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l N0 f · 35· [Code, Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, Tilejurors of the Conm:_o~Lf ....._ :.., ...._---~ ~ 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, . J J-1urst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va . pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] rirginia, mand for the bodu of the l'ountu o/ __ · ;_ . _....... .. _ , and nou· attendzng the sazd Court at ,ts · term, m tlzeyear J q tJ7o, -ztJ)Oll tlzezroatlzspreseat tlzat I~~ r:J,_(/~ agaillst tlzepeaceand dignity of tlze Ccmmonwealtlzof riminia. rourt and sent to tl,e Grand Jury to give evideace. ....., Clerk. ------- - -- �~11- 1 i:.~). OP,•••• ~on1,1Jl@~''Y'~altl\ , ..,. { . (?~ ~ INDICTMENTFOg A ~~ I --....... . A TRUE BILL. .~ J,'ore111,111. 71(~~ ~-~ ' ... ' ··., � 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. Franklin Pierce Sprinkle 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_084 Henton Sites Sprinkle https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_056-commonwealth-v-frederick-harvey.pdf 61218d18311cb64f120988aa965e0f71 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms. Annotated. l No f1 · I d" n 1ctment. 35 · [Code, §~3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide J Hurst & Company, I Pulaski City, Va. '•, & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5. 546, 617-18.) ' TO- JI :fl1: Tlzejurors of tlze Commonzcealtlz of T'irgi!lia,in a;zd for tlze body of tlze County of _______ ____--~/;__ ......... k~ c7M-~ ______ _ ___ __ ___ ____ _, and noa·attending the said Courtat its .......... .term, tlzeyear 1Jo.J-., upon tlzeir oathspresent tlzat ill ~~. ~~-~- <!.Qt d~ l agai12sttl,e peaceand dig11ityof tlze Ccmmo1wiealtlz of fi'ir,qillia. d.d...,d~ .... ·.......... . Upon tlzeevidenceof ... .... ~A~----/1/~dL.=.~d,/4,~. .. . , ..witness. . swom ill opell Court and se12tto tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ·········' Clerk. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frederick Harvey 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_004_056 Coffman Harvey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_162-commonwealth-v-gh-goodloe.pdf d7b99fcbc88c845fdeaecec28d00a127 PDF Text Text • VIRGIN IA--County .wtid of Rockingham. To-wit: ,·,mu/ !I• IJ1111hr Ulf(!f In• lri1 d lu/'1r1• Jiu 1•irn, if 1.·•w rt .f1isaid 1•1J111d {I. j'or .._ fl 1't.1m1 y lqJ -~ t:b:en undt:r mv l,111,t!a11d .<:crtl tin:~ ;1,'f 1 dr,!IQ/ ._#tt,,----~f- ,{~/4,.,.... ~t /)~-ti- l[lfftl .1, J•. LL S I �, . �• Co1nmon,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF l{OCKINGi-lAM, To•wil: IN THE Cll~CUl'l' COURT OF SAID COUNTY: - ............ witm,•~ sworn in ol't'Q C<..utt :..ud •·t·nt w tht Grnnd Jury to J..>ih: evicit.n,-:e. ' ................... . •............ , ......... Ckirk. �.,..... C-01n1non~vealth "' { tNDICTMENT. g~~-~~ t/M- A TRUE BILL. ~.Y.~~~~ F,wrm;rn ' • I l.._____ _ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. G.H. Goodloe Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony arson. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Arson 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_162 Burke Goodloe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_114-commonwealth-v-gt-davis.pdf cb61077b8dfd5ea4fd24d9d2dea0add0 PDF Text Text 3 _ko 5 ,/s;YO s-10 ( t>,tJL> 1- '{. (!) ~,~ ~ 4,/b ��r • To The Cor.ll ·o ', al th To :a .. un 1 ·~o"?,"1 ~net yo . i ......}• 1•1 ... r ,·ou~.1.' t'!ot·nt .. . J ,. • Rock1n ,h. r~ ounty. 01; ou 1.,Lnt . .. , • tr..~ ·1 . tnkc ...... ,:-:-cetiL : ..:/)-_{lA(U_, ___ _ n ...Lo Ju 1 r"' o ... t .. ~. -~11•ou1t Cou·•t of Rook1ngh r. Coun be.for, ·ther Sh, t} '1rc.:g1:, O!' or in ioto . o -· And of our a 1 !18V. n tl.:m court. at i, u ,d th n, co r o · rt •11n !indeno l"'• tli \'lrit. Witn Hou. c ix r~a xx th .at the Cou:rt no.r w·1 r...,of h :H3 D.H.Loo 18th d"' ot H rtz,Cl or 1' !' d :rk. h. in �Executed, March 18, 1908, by arresting the within-named G. Thomas Davis, and bringing his body before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County. ___ (2~'1-~~=--- ' t ,,~ @ r ~~ t ~ I-. -.,,. f, ~>~ ~ r.: I;\ �f • • 00 :::.. !..':'h f"J~ VI.RGI IA VS: ~. J. CARIC HOFF T.A.DAVIS, DR. TO SH RIFF: ------------------------------------------------------------------. ar • 18, ' 18, II 1· ' " .e~"- 30, To ll s lf, 9 . it.. II ~ -..., av fo ~(), 1 -, 5 1-0 mils ( .04 1 ; s ::;, Grc.n 4. , .~ ,d., " + I'l'1 .rury, J.. 0 1 £ A).~d JJ.;_;.-1,' Jo-:.., %_/f,tq, ..W4trit I 17-;;:~~ . .8 1.60 ��r • �r • �r • �r • "' ..__ I I 1 I �f • �r • .. • ;t �r • �T , • ... . II " .. '\ / �T • CC .MOHV Ji;A,LTH OF V IRG U IA, cou y OF ROCKIU GHA.. , 'l'o-wi t: IN TH •• I., The jurors vr t,he of' the LRCT.,;F"I C0 1 ID COUNTY: inia, Co:c-.:::om:eal t11 of Vir of Rock.in ha.n:, and no11 attending ounty Davia, bet, een the day o J ...,.iary, in ~e year the ..,.,v. e of Vir 6 inia in.., licensed by day o Rt. about. t,hree in iay, tlle he the 1908, the said year 1907, said c.· :in and 1·or tht' b court at its that G., T. and the 1st .• ~i::- oa,11.-.. present on is .il_ery s RT CF t1en be- G. T. Davi as a didt~ .... ,':T ot ,:-~"l~. r ~. 4'.. s~ di,,o~ ~ .. ..;_.;_ ~Eas ·~ of' :Dakton in sairi county c.1rl cell ~iles -,i /\-. brandy quantit n los"' r t.hfl !':laid G. ~. navis v1r~~ i o ,han ne ual then and there not o do against "O the n to one J. Fox Bau.~he , he hav ng lice pea~ c::-. t.he st.ate 1 .... and dignity of the Ccn:::cn- wealtn.r,~ And t e grand jurors furt.he p~asent and t.h 1st o.f Vir toneburger tl en an Davis not • al d ;jurors i~,.,t~1.erpresent yea 1907, and as a ,::i~til tiles not ler f .ast. JJindan:ood then that o.f l!:llt:to less than nf ore ai 0 G. 'l'. Davis, ,he 14th being G. T •. 1avis East dav lice s"' of brandy ,lkton did M i rh 1, in said I at said in a auantit°J,r le..,G th"l.1 and ther peace having license and digni agai.."lSt tho witness dence. sworn in open 1 I licensed vourt t. r between t.hat t,jJ:-.e .i : said i:i .. ~ 7/4..~ day or Uav, in the he the :Jaid 1908, t.he c,t, te o Vi'r ~ "' G. T. a.fo.,..e . n_, LO oaths lot ~e \..t;~ dis ,i.l :.er/ a ,o-:.:·t c~O..~m- • .Jell r:md.y to one one- _:allon hA th se.id ni .mVi .. F. T. Davis G. / •allf!llffl'~~tat.e o of the an" the a+_ c::iU.(.:.Qt,"t of v1~ 7 nia a:r::::-.on,,ea· t.hei:' county a , ~ , he the in the year .• 1., to onti ,._ o~ the state , upon is _ri did sell a. ~a lo and dig .i ty o.f the 0 t e he t en being 1907, tner · .. avi.116 lic{ms so to do a ~in'1 , tiu, peace Ai do '3!3.1."l "'0 1 mty 'wt. ,Sow.-.( ~f/' t>J..0~ in q~tantity brandy ca ,hs aforesaid, a d.1.s+:i1 2.e1 of b ~ ,~u =.iles tlire~ tlle. year in a 1r.1a ahout lery uoon their Davis ofltwe n tne _st day o a~. · of' necerr.ber, by t e Sta.,e· a disti that 8.foresaid, Corr-.omrnal t irginia 1 so to do of Virgi.:1ia. en, o he ,r2n~ Jury _________________ to ,ive eviClorl'"-. �.• '' .. . . ------------- ~-- - - - �• •. . f CZ • ·I ... • , /.()/) I ' I f~ /tf'D ! / ' ' ZJ I.rr- ·~~ !K --z-1 '2, I ,( Q I~ .. 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G Sta e of' Virginia a present o not the tate sai- oo, 11ty, about County, at caid still quantit in ,hen ani ti..~re af resaid, the sai Virginia three G. · iles f- Jav1._, I .fro::: tl e license ~~~tr. aforesaid, oati1s L n being H of Ell<:.ton, in i_lery ci ·1a., ., ~~ r of o .. t.u.. ,o.;._c(_ ~- del:. rar.d.t a~!.on, he the said stat _ of 1907, 'by he so, t:: side on to Sta •.10.a.._..... year do licens~d. of · -a.1 y at a dis East in the than a gallon, ~""'i-1" heir 1 i .• .f.:::-o:r.Elkto 6 of October day a hounP. or disti less a.J..·.()~ he ls in said of Elkton ~1aving upon as a disti-ler t e _public road. lead.in 14~ -i:hen being P of l randy Rast ~10,°1~~r jurors that G. T. A so Ana. t.he ~and t"urther ln a,1~ thet t e yea:r l...07 and tne rr.iles ·.hree the bo v Co'til't at its p ese.t as a d.i ....tillm- about _ hotse T • Da\' is $ oaths t.he said to one Wal+ r Leap brandy :Jdll "he in of Virginia ---1!1!111----.---. ~id .....~~le17 on their in and .fo inz; t.he said day of' ne en:be:r in stute sti and now atten 8, .he yea- sed b • the CCU T : to Ke:T.1Je:r --- 7 I', Howdcl'Li.ell Dav~.:.1not so a quantit. ll then and there o do against t.he the grand And present less e'.1.:::.' 1c 07, said G. T. Da•is jurors .fro!!". the liceuse ~r aforesa·d o:f the 1st day of' Febr ,a_ry, then being y in county said ir,:--i:-1i a afores<>i~, thei- f the 1st d.ny of Cctober in t.he year · ~h- ~tate licenzed • con:::.cmvealth.tr~ t_/''i~" o~t.hs G. T. Davis between and the o-r bran distiller having one peace and dign· +,hat the said the than he the 1908 es a of Virginia at a distillery about in t.1rec ,:-.ileJ I(.(soil.fl{ ~L East of ,1 1 ·ton and deliver then the said State of a..'11 tl~ere, in a quan brandy Coffrr.an, he fro:n the did i ty to-wit, less G. T.. Davis not 7irginia than then at 0:1.:.. said distil allor. and there so to do a a.·.nst the peace 1 1:.'"l"Y, sell~.,, to Jo_ having 1 A. a lice se and dign· t._r o:f .. ~ �.; j �• • .'. f ' --2-the Coffi:r.omrea ~ -~-~"'---11--~-~ 0 dence in an sen. to the Grand Ju~· t " give evi- �• l ,1 ' • . . • T .. ,'' ~., • ' .. ~ ( / ., .~ ~ .. .. <.,..._ 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. G.T. Davis Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_114 Baugher Davis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_171-commonwealth-v-george-a-stroop.pdf e95e8e8cb3ec497168add289ef914778 PDF Text Text - �• •4-,,._. t /Y• L ~----, I ~L I l J t o r I.( 1- 1~ '-I.,_" 4o...;',,,"- /.. 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I , • J. .J • n.•l , 0 • ��- - .. Con11non,vealth of Virginia, C()UNTY OF ROCKINOIIAM, To•wil: 1:--1THF. Cll~CUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: .... ... ,.. .. Clcri.. �~ 3 3 )> 0 :, " jC ITl m r r 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. George A. Stroop Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_171 Lokey Stroop https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_312-commonwealth-v-george-cave.pdf dbfcf65e33f359e656e0be1980a4b9eb PDF Text Text .. •• •• • • y 1: Wl l . 8 0 I i wl l ~ C ; 1 • C t tl'i 0. 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'• f,Ollald, Sal > l •• o• ~ Lr t oliy or h 01 r, t e al' 1 tr t so as 0 ir , • • _or.esaid, o~t 1 1 t Bid d to ot'l, tl •• bullets h 0 • e Jave, 0 l t, d, 1 lVl d. ' n d, 0 0 a.:u t or! to, .• , ..I , fol .U ls l d, • Do alda el. ai'or t OU t, d o:t l 13 nal.!.ae 1d on tl:e bo ;. or l . ~-I. • . �• - ~ ..., ~") I .. .. j,j .... ). 0 .: • I ,I t\ ' i;l ... 0 . r' : ' ... '. .., < g .. .. " iii ... ,; .... .... .... ~ .. .. .. 0 ~ I,' D :,- �• ' •• a ■ • ••• •AM.. , .... 011.PUTIU ,-,',\I\ ~I. Ut:LT:t,I u,,......,,,,,L,,~~. \'• \, t Ll:t.: \:, t:i•wo, \"u J CHAS. SHERIFF R. FAWLEY ROCKINGHAM HARRISONBURG. VIRGINIA L ~ITl'W.■• l'.lf;flt.'Tl ■ I COUNTY J I I.< I 'ii M<.p('Jt•II \i, ""' �•• .. • �CCIIIDJIF..ALTH n. GIOaa& c...n • hlOJIJ (aurd.er l �- --• I 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 1929 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Cave 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_312 Cave Lucas McDonald https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_224-commonwealth-v-george-lam.pdf 5e77c6ccd8a1353f25c5cf1c13117fab PDF Text Text DOCllET NO. - j FILE NO. --~--------- vs tNo~a.~~~1-- -- = '--£~~ ------ ---- ____ __,_ .. - FINAL _,_ J. .., ORDER PROCEEDINGS ----------- --- CIRCUITCOURT,ROCKINOHAM CO~VA. �UJti,b t~, ._s. t (J / J. 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"' C co ~ ' • � 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 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Lam 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_007_224 Lam Roach https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_074-commonwealth-v-george-lam.pdf 390c550f0815bb324a3a2133dcdabe3a PDF Text Text r Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 0 · 35· [Code, J Hurst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va. Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3),·540-5, 546, 617-18.) ,Oft\U\011\W\~alt~ rof Ti1tgiqia, • OO[l}f'J'Y OJi'~..,,_:/;,._······-······-······················· ····----' T0-PF7'I': IN THE C.OlC}lTY C07/.RJ7 OF SAID CO[J.AlTY: rzgai1Zst tl1epeaceand dig77ityof tile Ccmmo!Zwealtlz of ril:qtjzia. ... lJ;;;::::tl}l~9Jl:::i: •.• ~•• ~~~ ... ... . . . ..... .... . ............... witness.. swom in ope!l Co{lrta77dsent to tile (}randJury to give evide!lce. �I • \ '-... ~ , ........, I ,... == :r. ,.3 ► -I . f\ I' ~ . .C;_ 0 0 ~ ;::a t ">-,,,- ;: :,: CD rr :~ -~ C rn ~ rJ z 0 i=i ..., 3: m ..., 2 './, ~ - """' ~ ~· ,-,- "Tl C ;,::, > ::, ::, ,..,.... �.. - , .,( ,I '/. ,1 t " - ,., ., /,' . �.... f ..... r ~ \. ~ s ~ i ~ -- r �����r • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 o. [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. 35. §§3989, 3999, .1000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 5-l6, 617-18.] -~(O>ft\fl\(0>1Jl'V~~a11.t~ of Ti1tgi1\ia, T0-1FIJ1: £__..-~........................................... . CO[I.NTY OJ?__ . ------ .... ···········-' 21/ze jurors of tlze Commonu:ealtlz of F'irgillia,in a1zd for tlze body of tlze Coa11tyo/ ..L~~ ....................................... , ~11dnou·attending tile said Courtat its ...S~~tember /I ~_; ;·~ .. .:[cJ.c.cibT. Lan f term, i1ztlzeyear iCfl/6 ', upolltlzeir oatlzspresent t!zat --, I ~- ;_- I \ , ill tlzeyear 1_f.t7 ft _ , ill tlzesaid County, ··.he._then being· a Cons't;,able · of'. said· County and-then ,,. I'! 1 ~_-due ,Process· ...o-r la.}'!.having 1t.. of .. arrest. of. ...aJYarra t11' his-~custudy on~ lawfully and by_ .r ,' , Wade -H .Yfood.-bY·virt.u..e. is.!'.med .bY D,R.. Bear<:l a JustiCE;J of_ s13,:ld. ...Q_oµnty, and under J.'tllic.h warrant said Jacob- T .Lam constal,)le as .aforesaid had __ElT.~_$._$i;,e<:1. __$?,i,q._ ..W~_d.$. ...H .Ylooc:1. ..in said. __Qoun t y_ QIL $?-:Ld _31.~t .. ci.?,y__ 9:f'__c:T~J.J 1:_ ___ ~11:esaid 1006, uhi~J:1 sai(:l _yr1:1r __ a~_t charged ...the .. 28th .. day .. o:f ..July .19.06, ....i.nsulted -ho1d said Stella of--her--body for per_f,,Qn__ on ttsl. public Constable .. . ·••· by indecent the purpose high Ymy; .......... i'lood YI_t:1s ~ntitl~d in said .Count.y. wiltul2..Y Griffit;h as aforesaid.did .. and noreover aftervard County_aforesaid,f.eloniously ~to l(i t, and before :frg_m the _on the 31st and voluntari the J.T.Lam . . . said . Wade H • of said s.nd..out. o.f .t.h.1?_Qµ~_t..9d.:Y.. _ as aforesaid agaz°Jzst the peare and dig11ityof tlze Ccmmo!ltoealtlz of Vimillia. [JjJontlze evidenceof ....... J ...N.•.Swank, .. R.•.E •.Pug.h.,D ..A. Beard, James Wood .._wit1Zess__swam z1zope1z Courtand sent to tlle GralldJury to give evideace. J.T.Lam :1Y suff~:i:- _a11_<1._ P.~:r:I!1~-~-~-he of him the Constable said her ..... day of J1.qy __ _:LGQ_E> __ ,_i_r.i-~11€.3 .at large. J.T.Lan . ustody .s.a.id. Ilade. H.Wood .t.o e.scape ...and..eo said .and by taking assaulting the on and. f'el.o.nious.lY proposal -of c:riminally t_o be d_ischarL;ed ......c.onst.able ...e.s afo.r.esaid Wade_H._,Y._'?._c:>d with having �r • ~ 0 )> ~ -I ;::o C rn CD r r '>- -,· ..., "> ~ "" • . -~ 0 ·" f ,$ - :r. i I' =i 0 J: :~ ,,---"-- -~ ;\ z 0 n -; 3: m z-; "Tl 0 ;;,:, > ~ lo- ~ .=' /. "' "' � 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. George Lam Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_074 Lam Mowberry https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_255-commonwealth-v-george-layman.pdf 89c6b0200c9864ef5112f69c62e349b4 PDF Text Text In 1he Name ol che Commonwc11Jth of Vlrginin: To 111-oSht:rifJ of Rnock111,M_l111n County, Creetln;r. r: .. 1.'Wlo..,f,.,y_{ -e l,:r l, •~.,1, ,;::r~ Ii 'l'f)r ir li,.f,,r,i Jlir .fu,f!fP uj' 1/;r l't'rt'"li llrt.rf~, l18lf'lftt/(/ 'rf.,.4-,,, J,1,1fJli ,,r,,1 ti,, trutJ1 f'llllrl 111.o"II" lo "'ff;,, ''f.../lm•l..11,jlmm d♦ry f ~I l,,.}1 rlf11f ""7 - 1 rtrl1r"lt~l :.A/t•.L lht< l'm1111t1,11ul'1Jftlt l,rfi,,,. ❖,u·i"f'I "'I ~-II, •ltu( fr,r Jtl111ty w1w -"l-1111.•I II rhr•rfr,t 11 .Int( tl;l.t ('. ,,n~y. ,,/ //;., ('mid fl 1~2 tl1r (Jr{lrHl Jur,r mi ~dnur1r.1111r 11h•t/ln,,f hl,~lt ,,,,dt•t• l11r pr,w}t11 of' £/(!(I '"' t/1,r, th , IJ"'I"' 1171,r,r • I/ d,,!I 1,f ./_ P Jl/ ..-lCFNll'/1 ,: /).,, ' - /" 111' (7,,J. , J{l;J.¥, r•l mo· 011ir/ ,·mo/. 11/ ,,,,,, i11 (I,,.J_; (>' 1/1flN"'II/ _Jy i, .. ~/~-~- ti,, C,mrl //,,r,,.,, Jl1r ,T,,i (',mu1•M1tr'f'nllli ,.,,,.,. �\ -<; .,.,..,,.._, Ji-:-1/fr J(,J~ , dirl �CO~!l ••n:::u:.. ..~ OF Y1iiC!5t.~. cna ":!. ot roe"':!:~ -1!, t.0-•1 t: 1nt:J j1.1Xort1ot t.hu Cor.ir.uoD•ua..t..h oi \'1 tgJ.n!i:. in t-m1 tor bOrJY 01 ~Jl'" i. l ter.LJ. 1~24. on t.hc 2let clCG 02 a Jcsepn ;;uJrgo ur,on t.hu..r 01 Januar..,, Lu..;a,n iolanloaal 1a.711.1a11 while crn...... awtul r ai4G-ao t..!Ji 'JJ'i!...wfa.1 lir. ~~ ~.u·n over, Jcs.tih thoir J &l'p}'I ~ins O! 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"• .... ... .... f. ::,- ;,,. 0 ., ... . t' ~ ~ ~ ~ "a "' ,... ~ ..... >· _,. .. 0 "' ... 0 ts "' 0 E 0 t'lf t'a e- < • {1 l ' ~ f; " .,.. .. " ,. 0 '=1 ~; •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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Layman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Manslaughter Involuntary Manslaughter 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_255 Laym https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_166-commonwealth-v-george-madden.pdf 09fccd464eb484daa6125b253bea3c89 PDF Text Text •• •• • CoM-"'''"''~"'-'" OP Vn.,,&J-;u, R1~11,r ',111 \'C CorXT\~, l J TIJ•\I. IT· T• JI • - C't)mpli1111t ,rn,I inform:ntion cm oul I, he-toreme, ~ J 11Ju11ticc,of tbe said t>111>11t)', that ,~ ......4-... 4,,/' .. ,_ ,..~ /I HK1.-< ,___"lL iCa-- ~ -1~,,[... • r ~ ><~-- d «.....,. ' to •~\\ti:J "L 111~ illd comp!ainl, 11u1I111I~ C1triher d1::th \\·Ill• urcordlng ,~~-- 1ii ll1w, \nd )'Uu ilfC requfrhl to 11ummon �•• •• • ... ,, hlii ,. • ,,,-r, I h ' I " • ' t �•• • ,·• \ Comnton,vealth of Virginia, COU:0-TY OF ROCKIC\OH~'1. To-wit: IN TIIC CIRCVIT COURT OF S1\ID COl1:~T\': 'fhc inn 1 i•f 1fo• Comlll(lOWC.'l]Lb • l \'irb"lrua. in :\111](1,1 Iii<- 1,,,dy vi 1h,! ('<>tmh ,,t Rt,d,;m~ha.m. /d}~L .. <&-~..., --~. ,,u It!..:... t, .terr- �•• '-l .,.,. • \3 ' ~ '\ ~ -.J ..... " ....... " ~ ~ F' : }r . (l ~ . ~)> ~~ .. 03 ~ "' ::l ~ t! (~I r ~ rF f ~ J ( ) ~ ~ ~ "" .;:r... . cl -.....1' } • 3 0 f �• Co1n111011,vealthof Virginia, COL'l\'TY OF R<ICKl:-:Ol1A,,\, Tl' "it: 11' TIie CIRCUIT C1)UKT OF SAID cou:-. f\: apoa. thcir l G;11t - tilt 1,nn:i • ll :.., ) , on l (,J/ ·~ that. \ 1 rl. b ' • V 767.//~#,v H-e,AL,o. ...,_, 0 O 1. 1 1 ~ 1 l c, w... c-cc Cl<TI. �•• . •• • s- ~ "" I;) ~ \?5 c:: \.> ~ --..J f-' \ l A. ~ t J ~ . ~ ' ;.fl "' ~ )> ~ -I .lJ :I ~ "'m- .: r ' ~ (l> 0 !Tl r --_"' Q :::r C, C .,, ~ 3 3 0 \ "' "' :-l \ • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Madden 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_166 Falls Jackson Madden https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_097-commonwealth-v-george-mccay.pdf 5446c9696ae5f26eb5fbb8ac9c19ab01 PDF Text Text ,____ .4... ~--~,f--~ ��0) ~ fl 7YL3=-fu~ JJ.;Jr[,IJ-vv-J,,.-L ½c_/J~ !.Jl.~ 1)./4_, ~J aJc-£-~ J. ~.IJ~~:;Lvta4 U,. (J.u7" H- £1~ ft.[}~. JJ-.ft vt-,, //~~~~~ , ��1. The court attempt instructs to commit rape an intention petration jury the prisoner intercourse with tl1at the prisoner clesire,only ersuasion Hirston's should iiffl ,they Case of force become And even if . or of the yet intend must find if in the per- ecesaary jury to over- believe with a desire the prosecutrix, of an to use :force the prosecutrix did not the charge r.ll.lst be evidence , 1:f it victim. approached to sustain o:f the offender of the offense o:f his tl1a t , there on the part come the will ual the t11e the to use force that to have sexjury believe to gratify lli not guilty the prisoner 97Va. 756 2. The court further is not to be inferred guilt the jury instructs be~ause that the facts but they must be inconsistent Hairston•s The courts instructs guilty o:f an attempt intent and a direct Case the with 97 Va. jury that Glorer's are consistent his innocence. in order act there to find wi tl1 l1is the p;~~gner must be present toward Cae 86 Va. 382. 4. of the prisoner 756 to commit rape ineffectual the guilt its commission. the �r • �r • 4. The court instructs the jury and closely must be carefully the guilt and condition prisoner , they ~ of the prosecutrix; the attendant consider that acts to commit this male o:f good and virtuous to establish of dissolute character if guilt character if crime tl1e character on the part that it don circumstances in determining ; that which would be ample to show- and pu.rpose cient all scrttinized tl1e prisoner of that was the of the attempt in reference to a fe- , \1ould be v1holly insu:ffi- they ere acts done to a female or easy virtue. 5. The court circumstances prisoner further work on the passions if the prisoner he had expected he desired HI/ that that and if all th.e surrounding they believe to ravish the prisoner of the prosecutrix that the the prosecutrix simply intended to and to over come her virtue desisted when he found. her more unyielding when and he might have accomplishdd his purpose to use force , they must find to cor:imit rape of an attempt into to atter.1pt , but her will and that the jury mttst be inquired did not i:'.1tend against than instructs the prisoner not guilty . 6. The court instructs the jury that upon the trial of a crio.inal case by a jury , the law contemplates the concurrence of twelve minds in the concluaion of guilt before a conviction can be had .Each individual juror must be satis:fied beyond a reasonable doubt of' the he can under his oath consent to a verdict d.fendant•s guilt before should feel the responsibility resting upon of' guilty .Bach juror him as a member of the jury and should realize that his mm □ ind t nru.st be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt of the defendant's guil before he can consent to a verdict of guilty. Therefore if any individual member of the jury a:fter having duly considered all of the evidence in this case jurors should entertain guilt . it simply because victions. is his 11nd after consultation l:l#t//ireasonable doubt duty not t.he balance to surrender of the jury his entertain with his :fellow of' the defendants own convictions dif'ferent con- �r �C ���• ' 1 �... ���I J I I / '4 --------~--- / �State of Virginia, Rockingham County, to=wit: <S......~ In the Cettnty-Court of the said County: The Jurors of the Commonwealth . attending of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockin . the,.said Court, UPON THEIR OATH PRESENT, that _____ ham, and now ~~--~---c------cJc__ ~ ___ "4 on the ~- / ~ - ~ , ~ I~ -na---=..µJ.l~..lil,l,l,.;.Q.~ile-lQ.l,l,l~.uJ.:~1.Qi;~~-'+~~ . l." , . . I < 1:- ..~· . - ,, .' Alil2 tl~s Jan!ln, s,Jiei!'e:'laiel., ttpo11 thci!' es,tk on the ____ day of ____________ called a ___________ ,,___ , in the year 189 , in the said County, a certain outhouse , the property ot~me _______________ not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling-h~se _ of the said ____________ _ ,I there situated, in the day time of that day feloniously did break and enter, with intent of the said _________________ take and carry away. in the said outhouse then and there And ______________________ ,,,______________ of the goods and chattels of the said ________ _,_______________ _ in the said outhouse, then and tl1ere being found, then and there feloniously c · steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. . And the Jur rrs aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that ~ __________________ _, ____ in the said Connty, a certain outhouse, , on the ____ day of________ _________ ~ --------------~-----' , the property , in the year 189 of one ________ _ not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling house of the said -------------.,-~=~------' there sit11ated, in the night time of that clay feloniously did 1e same, with intent the goods and chattels ________ of the said ____________ _ , __ in the said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, take and carry away. And l ________________________ in the said outhouse against dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony of _________________________ witness the peace and _ sworn in Court and sent before the Grand J nry to give evidence. �. ' r • I ,\\' \w· I ' ' ii' ?· N ~ Cl ' r~ ?l ~. r-S~ '~ f ' r-~ _J- 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George McCay 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_097 McCay https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_168-commonwealth-v-george-mcdonaldson.pdf 2fbe27c9c1f9a75d7dba4e1cf174509f PDF Text Text • •• ' State of Virginia. 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I ii P- l;"r •·C<-ii.W, Ju futthu d pi t ~,. t:n t~ :.h.s· ,, I \ii:, nn .,11,11-.lthen 1 mil 1h, r 1 i,1.inJl:,frtmno1, ..I, fu -ito:.11 t:.1.kc1111,l -.·a.1tf-~wo.). ..\wl o ......,o,Jt.h , I the: 1!'CJOd,,,• I cit-:td!! I I\ 11 er: 1 ,h,:nfty tj tlu f( (Irll!t ·r1i::.•1, l, 111,..f, ,,r 1hr,u t.:.hllHIWll\q•.1hh ,~ 11ur:,i ;,l ;m•l 1 L l'r il!':l,nl, ,,I \'1r~hu,~. 1111 rhe- ti' 11' 1 1nt1:'H/ /IA--,~ ~ tI cim .. n\ w•tms, I ( •• • ..... �• • •• ' • • • • l ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George McDonaldson 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_006_168 McDonaldson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_002-commonwealth-v-george-w-bear.pdf 8907a4685905cdc06ed8534ec591ab50 PDF Text Text ��,. 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Witness, JOSEPHS. .LL.. day of~ MESSER .... . . •. . LEY, Cla!~ of our said Court, at tlze Co11rt-l-fouse, tlze J90L., and ;,, th, Uoih y,ar of 1/,e Commonna/1/,. -······························ .....,..l~...... . ..................... , Clerk. 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Pulaski City, Va Indictment. §§3989, 3999, -1000, -1on, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 Ci), 540-5, 5-16, 617-18.) ·----- ____ , J10..lfl'.lf1: IJV J1HB C0D'.N'J7YC0URJ' OF SAJJJ C0u~VJ1Y: :l'hejurors of tlze Commonu·ealtlzof P'irginia, in a1zd for tl,e body of tlze Countu of' ......... . .......· ....--~ 1.AJ •.-(.A,~ ..,.,_v.- ~- ....... , . .. ... ................... , a;ld 1zoa·attending the said Court at its . . . term, ill tlzeyear J JlliJ...... , upon their oatlzspresent tlzat (,J. ~-"·············· against tl1epeare a!ld dignity of tlze Cc1mno1ucealtlz of f't/qi1zia. upon tlte ez-idenceof..... . ............. .. witness .. swol'llm ope!l rollrt a11dsellt to tl,e Omlld Jury to giz e evide!lre. 1 .. -· ... . , Cleric -····· -- �~ !.t )> ~ *' --i I ;:o C I ~ t' -~ 0 rn -r r ,j ~- ~ ~- ; ~ ,,--,"-- -~ • ,{v 2 0 n-l ' I (' .,,._ l· l ;, rn ,:_ I 3: m :z /' ~ ~ ~ C• J=' -l -n ;,:, 0 ► ' I I �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. The.following list if persons if t!te County if Rodiinglzanz, residing remote.from t!te place wlzere tlie offence is clzarged to lzave been committed, and in otlzer respects qualified to serve as Jurors, is furwlt~1y.:joztf1[jil talie tlze Venirernen summoned nished yW/rom J?J:J'~. trial if~.L,. . .. .t' ........ tJ. ... ......... . clzar,_r;edwitlt felony, da_vof 1/zU if II' L · ~ 1;;;vt .x 4 f3 fl_ ~,~llµ /)~ ::i__ ~ J,da----,~ nJ J<!l ~ i 1 ci)-!Jj~ ~ o }h v~~ .Ji il 11 ✓ ~ ,lj~ ;i,,Ji_~ . ~ }'.~ ,#- , if J;,'_'f'tJL t !!tlJJ.~~ 1+, .JL,,JL. {',, 0~ q_,/J- ' (l.dL-Jt;_ set LiteCounty 0,,,t,;,j~ bdnj[ //-, ~· jc!A& L .3nn, 1ftT/ ~~J Co-;(Jt:JCl"foza,d, gz,,7- a:; for t!te. by you to serve as Jurors upon tlze t ~ JL ~ ~ ~J- .Jl 1;- d (J:i"li~ _% -- ,/L ~ JL Jl Fonn 84-Berlin. ��~£Ti!:~ in~~ ~~=-~o~:: ~~~,~•:•~ "::•~~•d'':'~' And this~ f¥rit. . ~/~day ........shall in no wise omit, under the penalt_y <?l£100. Witness, JOSEPHS. of-..,.--r,._,,.....q~VL,. MESSER LEY, And have t/zen and tlzere this Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-House, the ............. ..r90/.-, and in tlze 12./411year o.f tlze Commonwealth. ·····························-······ ... ~.J.~.--·······-··-·, Clerk. Form 55-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'IHE SHERIFF OF EOC~=INGH.AJ),,[ j~L You are ltereby co1!lmanded lo s1111mwn ltam, to be tal<enfrom COUNTY -GEEEI'ING: persons of t!te counf_)1 of Rocking- a list fur;nis!ted by tlte .fttdg t ,if the· Com1(11 Court of Roc/dng!tam, residi11g remote from tlte place w!tere tlte offense is c/1arged Lo ltm e been committed, and qualified in all oilier 1 respects, to sen•e as .furors, to attend and appear before tlte Co11n£1'Court of Rocking/tam l/1e County Court House, 011lite bec:·t!tc iuJ. .• ~ ~ ;ff~• ~e r-- daJ1 0/·~J 0 Court n-ecri-; day of ll1e~J lt/tJ/ County, at r~oser1•cas.Jurorsupo11t!tctria/of <harxd ,,,ithfdmc,•. T .rlud t!tis tliey s/1all iu no ,t•ise omit, under tl,e penal£)' of .£100. And ltm•e tlteu and t/iere ll1e 11ames of said persons aud tl,is 11•rit. Wiium, .House. /lie~,.- KJ m=;H o/L.;~0 da_y <?l/lie Co11111101171•eall/1. , Clerk of our said Court, at !lie Court / qtJ/ , I~ aJ1d in !lie r:J..J ,-year of ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVtEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before the Judge of the County Court of Rockingham o't{ock, a. m., on the ......J/..~day of t!i~······~ _j,.{,.._~ ·7,1-· r9oj,, ·····································~·····JJr lo /,;/ijy County, at the Court-House, at ro ~~ ;?) =·······:···· Court ~being o;;~~,::;:;, ~a~ of t!te.....:J.l... ,·oy m b,holf of th, Co,,,m=w,allh ogom,t ~ .............................................................................................................. .... Form 68--llerlin. �• ~--~----- e JJ~- L, it.(j)L-(M/ I I tl �IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVlfEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:S::E S:S::ERIPP OP ROCKING:S::.8.:M: COUNTY---GREETING: ~~~L~- ~~I-;{-~/?:.~ &1-Jrl-,&1-,,, ... 710MA,Ji.cJ_l;7 ft~ J4M/fff v-l/h-,J~CJj;/; You are hereby commanded to summon ....fJCUXA.- ·-~ WfAA.A 1 g~.... .. . ..... . !.!.~.Jf ..lJ~ .................................... . to appear before the Judge o.f the County Court of Rockingham 'lt,,u,.......... ......... Gmrt,-;, f:.=·········day ef ihUl~.... to testify and ae trutlz to say I9O/.., ill Oil Cozmt_y, at the Court-House, on the bdng ii" ./J.,_'5.=dayef behalf of .. a certain matter ef controversy in our said Court, depending and undetermined between -·•···-·····/4···..fo.·fn(.J!.L.·~·.1AL~ ················································•·•··········•·········· Plaintiff, £-U.J, k /9 UAO ·····································-······························································································· Defe1tda11t. and ....... 4. ..-..... _s/tall in no wise omit, And this .... TVrit. Witness, JOSEPHS. MESSER under the pcnal{y of£ roo. LEY, And have then and tl1ere this C!cr,0 of our said Court, at the Court-1-fouse, tlze 1:orm 55-Berli11. ��·········································----··················--------···········•·••·········•············································································· to appear before the Judge of the County Court of Rocliinglzam Cozm[v, at the Court-House, on the .7-: day of tl"4-a~ I90/ .., to testify and i11 Gmrt!!L ze truth to say on behalf of ..~9. a certain matter of controversy in our said bdng ti" £,Jday ef!r4 ..Jk~ ................................. . ... Court, depending and undetermined between -·... ..:Jt;it:_· ....··-•---_----_-_--____ ----_-------D;:,:~: • i~--------..__ ef -······························· ..... A.i~ ................ , And this.... . . _____ shall in no wise omit, under the penalty of ,lroo. 1¥r£1. Witness, JOSEPHS. -_/.'l~- day MESSERLE And have tlzen and there this Y, Cler/~ of our said Court, at the Court-.House, the .J90L, and;,, th, &fly,ar th< c,,,,,,,,,,,,,,a/th Clerk . .Form 55-Berliu. �7 ) .. I I <.Ji/ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONV\IEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:F.r:E S:F.r:ER7!'P You are hereby commanded to summon EOCE:ING:F.r:AM OP COuNTY;l-RiETING: -----~-j: __ ~------~-(J~; __ .:·¥·················-···· ·-······················································································ ······················-····-·O···············-····-·································--•·--·--······················· to appear before the Judge of the County Court ef Rockingham County, at the Court-House, at IO --L= __ day ef th~--·~~----··---:-···Court~ being the_:z,7-.-:__d? ef I90/., to testijy and r!J truth to sa_vw belwlf of the Commonwealth against o'clock, a. m., on flte .. -·~------·------(8 -··-····~og_{~.-·•-•···•·••··•-·······•···--·-·····•··············-·-·-······--·············---····················-·-··································· who ..stands ..charged. with. and indicted for_._.~··-----···------··-·-------·····----······---··-·-----··-···-··········-·······-·--···-··-·······---·- And this __ .._£.z·--·-··---_____ shall not omit under flze penalty vVitness, JOSEPH S. MESSER _!Li....day of-.~•--···················- . 0 LEY, ef £roo. Clerk of our said r90(.. Aud hm>et/ien and there this TVrit. Court, at t/1e Court-I-1ouse, the and in tlie 12.kJh year of t!te Commonwealth . ···················JJ~ ........... ,Ckrk. Form 68-llerlin. �t iirm(r~ ~ ~ ¼ hf," v '~ '-~ ~ ;. �to appear before the Judge ef the County Court o.f Rockingham L ...day ef th~.~~ County, at the Court-.F.louse, at ro ef f!es~:,.~::::::ra,~ o'clock, a. m., on the .. .. ······:···Court~• being tit~?-··=· d? to,a_,,,h,haifeftMC'm"''"w'" And tftis1 ................. sl1all not omit under the penalty ef £roo. And have t/1cu and there this TVrit. Fotm 68-lletlin. �. (i3 ~- ~J?-~~ &_di~tt (}~~ 1r: __ /~ 72_ �IN THE -AMEOFTHECO MONVlfEALTR OFVIRGINIA, to appear before the .fudge o.f the County Court o.fRocking-/tam County, at the Court-I-louse, at ro ~ ~ o' clocl~, a. m., on tl1e...-~.~······day of the ......;k.U..1.W... ............................... Court 11ext, being tlte....Jf. .....day -··#UL~ ...... ~ ~ 'l;.tt../. ..... , to testijy lnd the truth to saJ' in behaif o.fthe o.f Commonwealth against ........ fl~a-l .../J,LdCY .............................................................................. . I who stands charged witlt andindifled.for df..k.1 ........... s!tall not omit under And tl1is..... ...~..................... ................................................................................... . the peualty of ,lroo. And lzm:e then a11dthere this TVrit. vVitness, .JOSEPJ-I S .. MESSER LEY, Cleric o.f our said Court, at lite Court-1-fouse, tl1e ,_..1...Q. .......day o.f........,d ..1-.1.s..-r.. ............... ./':l.P..l ....... ,-tl±r) , and in tl1e r:LJtlt year o.f the Co111monwealtl1. J •······················✓-·-/22·,.ll.~.-t..M...~.-!cf...................... , Cler!~. l'orm 68-Ilcrliu. �' ) --..... t~~ C)~ �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tlze.following list qf persons ef t!te Counl_y o.f Rocking/tam, residing remote.from t!te place w!tere t!te offence is clzarged to !tave been co1m1tiitcd, and in other respt'ds qualified lo serve as .Jurors, is furnished y~, trial of for lite ~j from w!tic!t yozr;Jzall tal.:e the Veniremen summoned CL .jf A~ S . .. . . .. day qf tilt,;; 2-{J-~ ~J ~ 0' L ~ j~ . ~ 'IL.~ 9-.&..Jcl..±z ~I , charged ~ •;:::~" 11-;;;;:dng ''" ' riu cFj}-_d}L . 1f £)L~ b_yyou to serve as Jurors upon tlze V ~Jcl. wil!t felony, Term, d/ 0 I , : ~,j} m set eftile County ,j d I CL~~ O.fi-/i;/f;_ ~fu_/1~ JUl~ £Pt-~ I I# If-- ~~ J~rn_~ r;;).]VL~ J ~~ ~ Form 84-Berlin. ��• IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'IF.I:E S:ECERIFF OF ROCx=ING::H:..8.J)I.[ J,k'yL Vou are !tereby commanded lo su111111on /tam, Lobe taken from remote from a lislfurnislied COUNTY-GREETING: q/ t!te persons q/ bJ' #re 7G1.a'.~·e ":f Lite County Court rozm£1' ef Rocking- Roc!.ingl1a11(, residi11g t!te place ,, /iere tl,e offense is r/1arged Lo lim-'e been committed, and qualified in all oilier 1 respects, to serve as Jurors, Loa/Lend and appear before t!te Cou11t_yCourt B°r~ day o/~ Ilic €..oun{J'Court J-/011se,on Ilic b,z""~ ~;_ day j q/ tliu q OI ' ~ ,._/'/r f ~ And t!tis Liu:_,, shall i11 no wise omit, under Ilic penal0, q/ Ror!.:ingliam ~ i-8-g- Co1111~v,al Court next, lo SCl'<'C as Jurors upon Ilic trial o/ r lim~[tcd ,uitli fc/01(1'. q/ ,lroo. And lia1•e Llien a11d there t!te 11a111es o/ said persons and this ,,,r,l, "'"""'l; m~q/g~ 'ffl:2,,J· House. Ilic day , Clerl-cqf our said Court, at tl,e Court and in Ilic I 2-.J~year of !lie Co111mom,eal//i. 1 Cler/.·. qf �l ~uvUAF~ (y> ~Lj/-~ _ ~;;~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONVl[EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T::S::E S::S::E-rt'F OF You are hereby commanded to summon -~-'!.. AJ,✓.[ COUNTY---GREETING: EO~ING:ET __ .__ .f?J~--------------------------------------------------------·------------·· :,::::::la~~'~.w:~:;a:,;:::,,:~:;h~ ;/,;~· ~;;;;;;;;;;;;· Wituess, JOSEPHS. fll--_:day MESSERLEY, Cler!~ of our said o.f--.'--"--<-'-"~...,._"'-'------···----·--------------·-·· I90./... and in tlie Court, at the Court-1/ouse, /:2-611 year the of tlte Commonwealth. ······-···-···--------/J j~-----···--------, Clerk. ��'Fonn 68-Berliu. �~/Ar~ - -(!!)~,£ ~ l Jr I /, (}-;;I. ~Q_,/1,~ 13 n~~v t/J ~ l<J<l'liCIU-J ✓ ~-!)~ e,,.. tJ /JUt !/--k ~ I fL :;, I/ fl.A, ../- fYl,(A . y ~ // ~ ~ 0t. y' ~<./- ✓ ·~,__ ~-i p , '-I- I m~_,, 7-,170( �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCl{INGHAM COUNTY. Tlie following list efpersons ef tlie County of Rocldnglwm, residing remote.from tlte place wltere tlte offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in other respects qualified lo serve as .furors, is furrom uiltz"c/2 J'oir;jall trial of /01' 'UA./IA/'" L tal~e tile Veniremen summoned J1r,f~ t!te2} . b_yyou to serve as .furors upon Lite ~~ ..da_J1 qf tltd-4 .. . cltarged Term, r'1_ tJ/ with felonJ', set , efthe County fl,~~ of;;;Jc!.IL,_ f<l~ ~/. ; .. . ,( / 1,,,,,'. Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'T::H:E S::H:ERIFF You are /zereby commanded to su1m1wn l1am, to be taleen from remote from a list furuislied OF ROCKING-E:AJY.I: J. COVN'TY persons b_yMc /mi.~·e ef t/ze Com1(J' Court -GREETING-: o/ !lie counfv of Rockiug- q/ Rockinglia111, residiug t/ze place w!tere !lie offense is clzarged to lim.•e been committed, aud qualified in all oilier respects, to sen•e as Jurors, to atte11d aud appear before tlie Counfl' ~king/Jam ~ 2- J ,,.... daJ' ol ~ J- !lie Cozmty Court I louse, be;!!; !lie ~ L-:..Jf-/~• d~f-i-11e / 'Jtf / J/?Y ~ names o/ said q/ charged 71•1l/1fe/01~v. And lim•e !lie11 aud tliere !lie perso11s a11d this ,, •rit. WitnmJ; J~ '!2Jq/L~ d .Honse. tlie C'rmr-l-rre:IT{ to sen•e as Jurors upon Ilic trial Aud t!tis tlze__1 sliall iu no 7u1se omit, under !lie penal(J' qf J;roo. 1 Coun(1•, al da) 1 , Cieri.· o/ our said Court, at t/ze Court ~ and in tlze r2-0 year qf q/ !lie Co11n1101111•eall/i. Clerk. ��• IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVrEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ······································---············································································•···································································· ----··········----------···························----------·······.......................... ------··· ..·················----···-····················-·······························-········-········· lo appear before the Judge ef lite County Court o.f Roc/dngltam Cozm£v, at ilze Court.House, on the .u ..~.. JJ.~ ..................../.+,,.~ .. day ef t!te..... I90 Court 7l:t, being tlze l.., to testify and tlze trzd!t to say 011 be!taif ~~.'k.#.,.J..~ ......................................... :. ef ... erfain matter o.f controversy in our said and.... __ day qf.J~~··················· Court, depending and undetermined ::;;:L,__ _ -_ .............................. D;~~:: And this .. ... ·- ···-···sl1allin no wise omit, under tlie penalt.Y of £100. TVrit. between Witness, JOSEPHS. ..../..:?.f. ..~...day qf ..... MESSERLEY, And lzave tlzen and there tlzis Clerk of our said Court, at tlze Court ..House, the !l!.J.~............................... -······································ ..£~ .............. , ..T90/. .., and iu ilze I flliyear of the Com11tonwealtl1. Clerf:. Form 55-Berlill. ��INTHENAME OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO THE You are hereby Mmm.,nded SHER~_::znCKINGHAM to ,un,,n,oa ....... ·- d~ COUNTY---GREETING: ..&,,LJJ_.f/£:l&! ..:. to appear before the Jndj,e of the Co1t11ty CoLirt of Rocki,nghcim, Cminty, at the Court-House, J,:r_U~ ____ __ -------------------------------------6 ,iexh, beinq thf' _;2_~=------day of ---------~---------------------------________ lf V/ show cause if any 4--------can, _4____ should IYFl:rike __ C-,n1;1 why 4~ ~' not be fined ~nd attachecl for _______________________ contem,pt to iis ~ffererl, in failing Court at th<,,,~ a . . Tenn, 1-t, a, tottttend a uo>nes, on behalf of the said 7,,,_j{_. L ..d... _____ ~~---------·················------------····-·····--·- �aL J2L, 0'1A)fiQdii. . .JGUJ+ JJJ.OIV~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ············•····································---- lo appear before the Judge ,--- ---------····••·•·······································································•·····-•········ of t/ie County Court of Rocking/tam County, at the Court-House, on the ,- ¾.~················· fk.r.. ... ~"ay of.... ~ ~·········· 0 /. .., to testify and the truth to say on behalf of .....L .. ..J,t .../j ..~ ................................... . ./e .......... day ~ thtU ... I9" Court~. in a certain matter of controversy in our said -····-·-·~~1.,v,~~ being t!te .. Court, depending and undetermined between -······-······················································································---Plciintijf, h.A.d.....Y.b., .... and ...... _fJa.&.:-'1<-1-;:. ................_____ ...._....................................... -........................... Defendant. ,....._ And this ..:-k.!YM,--····-shallin no wise omit, under the penalty of.£ roo. And have tlzen and there this Writ. Witness, JOSEPHS. ..Pt.= .. day of. ..... ~~-• MESSERLEY, ........... Clerlt of our said Court, at the Court-House,·lhe .I90./._, and in the I of tlte Commonwealth. -tlthyear - ;..d>m~Lr----, -~ CM. ~----- - Form 55-Berlin. ��------································································---- -----·········-··············-···················································--·-· --·----·-·-····-··--····--·-···-·••·--··-·······------------------------------------------·-------------·-----·---------·--------------------·----·-·---------· ef tjie to appear before tlie Judge County Court o_f Rockingham County, at the Court-House, on the «A~------- ______ ..___ -z1ay--o:1,------------------··--·-·-----·-·-·--···-··--· and the truth to say on behalf ef---~-¥.f-L ....i.-:O::J.;;J_~··-···--··-···-·······················-···-··----- ------------------<Nl)UJ:f-w_____ ____ ~ ..., to testify in a certain matter ef 2 -····~C/IA-.j# and ~ing--t/u.. in our said ___ .._.......... - Court, depending and undetermined between ··························-···-·-····---····-··-·····················--Plaintiff, ·~T(klv---:13-.......... -..····------· ···················································· Dejendant. And t/zistl_'f-_··-shall l¥rit. in no wise omit, under the penalty ~_/£ roo. Witness, JOSEPHS. _.1=:.1 ..~day ef--~-···---- 0 MESSERLEY, Clerk ef ---------··-··--__r90..!.._,and And have then and there this our said Court, at the Court-House, the in t/1e rL&tiyear ef the Commonwealth. --······-···-······-··-··-··------·-t~ ... _... _, Clerk. Form 55-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGI IA, in a certain matter of controversy in our said Court, depending and ,undetermined between Plaintiff, -··JC...--~.l.~~····•································································································-··- ::!4~1:;;:::::~::;;,-,-,,-u:-ic_r_t_!i_e_p_e_n:;;:·:; TVril. r····......._ /j__Jim~ Witness, JOSEPl-f . ./fr ~ day ef. S. MESSERLE Y-; Clerk of our said Court, at t!ie Court-I-louse, tl1e J 90 / ...., and in I;,, '~ ru,)'COY ef 1/w CMmnonue,a//1,. ~ __, Clerk. Funn 55-ller!iu. �1. .c.d ;, \. '- -,~ ,, ,, J:,t ~6,.."' )''.c~~C)')."'\ ~i L / r < T I._;-!> /, • , ~ _::,._• •.._ I ,i , , ,r-.,~ ~ , ,., _u AT,\/ I, !> ,{ , ► tc 11 l ,, (.,,J.p,_ , uf f /1..f c~ "'- C ~, lt_0 ,5 £4""1"1,"\ l fu'1 (u-.• ""- .,.,,,/ eJ l..,,...li /, 'r f (.,.,~,,.e '. '1 h r \c -•..C'u L /, ;, .~l,,f--1t,l t ,~ '>~.,~i!/ I l'U. l u ~ .. ..., t ::l _., # S ►l 5',r\!:,, ;,L•', l-t. £"'fl<{« lu {""• I ; ' J.r ;J/r ,-ur~<'I 1, , ,. ~ /.,-,, 1, •~ )£ 'i, ~ , l , • ; , , ef3ei. ~~ �• i.fNTHENAMEOFTHECOMMONV\l"EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO THE ,::-:p ROCXING-HAlv.I: SHERIFF Y ,m ar, l,mby wmmaaded to mmmoa COUN·I'Y---G-REETING-: ..rfI1.~A."""""'.f;;;.J ·~·······[t-~ ··································································----······························································•··•·············································· ··-·····-·--·-··-·-···-·--·-·············------·········..··············----·--------------····· to appear before t!te Judge ___ I90 (.. , ~~ ef t!te Uci~ ............ .... "~~ ..,d ...a":,Jlf--' .... r_p,,. !'fl ··········-------------····-···-··-···-·········----····················-··------------ County Court o.l Roc!.:h~r;-ftamCozmfv, at tlte Court-House,~ Gm, f testify and lite trut!t to say on be!taif 1jt a certain ma er ef £cc~ ....day of foug the ... o.l---·~--,~-tt-_ __ rf~··· - ... ftJ.~---·············································· controversy in our said Court, depending and undetermined between ::;_&J:tt:::::d1C_:·•······ ······ ~::~~ D;:,:::: And t!tis..~ T¥rit. r .....s!tall in no wise omit, ~mder -t!te penalty qf ,l roo. And !iave t!1en and tltere fliis of--,~ ..... . ........ .):.,62 ... m~.~ ........................ -.., Witness, JOSEPHS. . .cP::k .......day MESSER LEY, Ckd q/ our said Court, at tlte Court-House, t!1e ...I90_/.. .., and in f!te r.>-J.tltyear o.l L/1eCommon,e•ea!Llz . Cler,~. -- ~~ Form 55-Ut:rlit:. �• �I IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONViEALTH OFVIRGINIA, 1•0111155-Berlrn. ��• IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMON\LVEALTH OFVIRGI A. TO 'T:H:E S:H:ERIFF OF ROCXING:H:..8..:N.I: ' You are l1ereby commanded to summon /iam, to be taken from remote from a list furnis/ied by t/ie .Ju rig t o/ lite COUNTY q/ tlie persons -GREETING: count_;, of Roclciul{- County Court of Rocldn!(/iam, residing t/1eplace wltere the offense is clzarged to /Jave been committed, and qualified in all other respects, to serve as .furors, to attend and appear be.fore t!te Counu t!,e CountJ1 Court House, {Hf:--/-}re dtt) o/ lhe ),.,. · Rocking/Jam CountJ,, at .... Ctm, { 1>cd, to serz•e as jurors upon the trial qf r-8-l) cl1a1:r;-ed 1r,itli.fe/011_1 1• Aud this t/iq shall in no wise omit, under the penal/._) of 1 £ 100. And liaz•e then and there tlie ua111esqf said persons and this 1,•rit. T1Vitness, Home, the -1 J ~ day ql ~~ , Clerk qf our said Court, at t!te Court _r- and in t/ie I Z... J year qf of 11,e Cou1111omr•ealtli. Cler!.·. �t ~JyVUflMAr~ @ f'~ ~ f°d ~h ~L4!Lv rf . ~ .r ~ ~ ~ ~t I ~tl,.d- -~ t �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tlte following list(!/ persons ef t!te Coun{v ef Rod.:inglia.111,residing remote from Lite place wlzere t!te offence is c!targed to ltave been committed, and in other respfC!s qualified lo serve as Jurors, is furnislted yoqfrom trial (!/ ~ for Lit~ 0~ wlticlt Yf;5 slzall talte tlte Veniremen summoned Q.., #--/~ da_vof tltio C'f:;rt:f th, Co'/t,ly af_oma;d, b,;ns ll,r J-;/J. Ji,~ b_vyou Lo sen1e as Jurors upon t!te . J-~ ~ cltm:t5 ed wit!t .felouy, set Term, da ,, ~ rf 6 I , if !lie County ., 'f O l ~~~ Fonn 84-Berlin. . �� 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. George W. Bear 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_003_002 Bear Monger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_055-commonwealth-v-george-w-harris.pdf bf888d1085d05f6a984cf8386c01469f PDF Text Text ~ _Hurst's Standard orms, Annotated. [Code, Hurst & Company, City, Va. I nd'1ctment. lf :-Jo. 35. §~3989, 3999, -1000, 40II, -1045; Hurst's COU.NJ.1YOF ...... ~.99.1~.:i.r:ieJ:1~~____ _ 1Pulaski Guide & Manual, ........ ········· --· pp. 537 (3), 540-5. 546. 617-18.] ··•···· ........... Circuit ' J.10-JI 11': I.N J'HE lJ~7Jt'J911' COli.RJ.1OF S./J.JJJCOUJit'J.1Y: 21/tejurors of tlze Commo1uoealtlt of T"irginia,in aad for tlze body of tlze County of _............... _ , and !Wll' attending tile said Court at its arc __term,i1ztlze year l _905 _ on tlze_?1:.t.11_ day of_])e_c_ er:-.t-er_ feloniouG y did bren.1· ar:d , upon tlzeir oatlls present tlzat ..... ..._ , ill tlzeyear 19..Q1......... , ill tlze said County, e .ter a certa::i.r._dep9JJ the..·c)ic;s·apeake ..11'enter·riRai"i;:•ni:, .. a·Corporation,( said _qe>_ll!l.t.Y L ::1114Lq ~ .a,cijO :i]1ir;[; to. or ..OC c·. Pied houseof the said Chesapea1<.e :•es tel'n Rail-;rn. , 1 i .~ent to cor.-.u-:it lar~env ....t1E:J_,Pr._o.Qer.JY....::::'...... at Harrisor.bure, in .7i.tll... tlle ...1' rn.llin.G ........... . a coryorc. tion, ·•rit l n:1ir __o.r pants of .t e therein a1 d thirteen - variii '6"t":;:36~66 o':r the ~oods·a:·r-.ci~;1~t-tels cf t-,e said c lP.S:J.peake 'estern Rail'nay 1 a CorPorn.tion, in Jl1e said de~ot th~n.oeil1£L Telonimisiy did steal, takt-J, DJ d carr. ar:ay a.e;ainst the 9eace and. <l?:.S!~ ~X _9-f_~....~--_g_()r:_~()T<'·'et1J,_t1:1pf _)[~~~ -~.. ..............__ ..... ______ ··---.........._...._-----· ...... And the jurors n.goresai' U1)or their oaths arores'li'i do C';.Tt}~P,r !)l'esen t th:it Geo. 'i'. Harris 0n he r'4th d.a of Dec,11>:ber in ti1e vem· ·1n-04· ih"The - □--'>'cf ty "ctict'-~ll ~p~:..i;ii"iiotlf "1irei iri t 10 ni ::;11 t ti:-::e )f said day a c clr tai n.__ d,epg t the_ pr o.9er ty _q.f ... _tl}e Cheb.h,'.:_je'lke·\' ec terr:. Rail "iay _. a ·corporation, an r. t adj o ir,ili.=; to or occu~ · ed ·:1ith the dwell ir g hou..,e. ..9.:r .... ~l_e _:3:i_:d C_1Je:3ap~~'-<:e ...'''es tP-1,'r, ...Rd.II,ria-ir; ..a Corporation, 'Ii th ir tei, t to cor."J::it larc~. y therein and thirteen .Pair o.f 1,ar. ts r, ·: the value 9_1 ;'$::10.. 00 qf t11e eood.s :;rnci ... cha tfels "'ot '"the ·said Ch sa,µeake "es tern Hail·t:ay .• a O rl)Ora tiOJ,: then beir :; , .fe lonio sl. did steal, tal<.e and car y il'7ay a..:;ains t he ciiu ··.reloriiousTy ..p~-~-::·._ai1~.:-~-~ -;~i ty of -~he (l,fj ail-2-.s-t-i./te-pr!([f:fra!Zd dt{fllity Of [/pon the evidenceof Go...~:or.w~alth-~i~~ ~v?. JJrf £~ _ _witness___swom in open Courtand sent to tl1e 0rand Jury to give evideace. ........ ..._......_, Clerk. i"r~~- ................................. tft-e--et7lmrt01ZttJ-ea;lHHJf //iq:;i-11.,i,a. A<?~.-/?...14k~_f.lyy_ ..1- ...tv--:,_ £,_ f.: ~/L Af.~ 1' . �-n 0 :::z ~ :,, l0 )> --i ;::o C rn CD r ! ,,,. .,_ :::- .., ... " ::: ::: ~ ,.:: -~ ~- -~ z 0 c=; ...., 3: m z...., "Tl 0 ;,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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George W. Harris 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_004_055 Chesapeake Western Railway Harris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_122-commonwealth-v-hh-life.pdf 738baf90cd386093ca39ced7a03d1c6b PDF Text Text L:,t=t, f~f fl -------J✓ ! ,}. _/0_~---~~ ......... ;~····} ;Hf{~~/l~!;l _( ___ ,4 ~ ~, ~Jt ,--.____ i✓ :7 ~·-~ -A~fvv.-{_, __!~,lf,L~ I 1 If 't ~ f, J1~ ,r-v l'/1-,ffJ~ ~ ~-- y_ ~~ 3 ( j~ /;r, f'L',_,,,..__~ )" A. 4- C �l~J 1 7 'i �I ,. • ' ' . o. tn structs The (; ourt the acn· be ilmocPnt d. to re,:>,.:c:on·;.lii e d,.'>ubt and if r u.sor u.1)10 dcvbt tll ir duty bect?.uoc the they to convict onder.mce evi tho f $Vid .. roven of in not nistent '"i th h:i.s innocon it su .. · crts to vra.rrr.mt hi._, conviction, if t}w l':is th uilt nee v.r,on which he o n be L1:1occ::1t. any it law nc.kes is ereater in 1L, e;uilt, I re • ch rgo jury to be inferred ho 1cv r strong, nufficient. nee the ll beyond of the t ·1ith ·,. be cvnsiate :" ilt,, guilty .ho accused, 1iif; 3uilt. l ·•vr pre5umcs rn(ln i•rov n of his nor ir t:1~t the jury th ·.re i r. ur-on th acc-1,uit him. f cts . ha is untll o · t1 e gu· lt m.•~, be inco. or probability but t I ------- not 1.0 i, m aplctor . n1 :fie: rei~1t t b nt or .ro- in ict,ne11t, must be 1,r _,v n so �1( �T • No. 2o 'rhe court er at all the instructs bar the burden reasonable trial Laton circuit the prisoner swear as charged secondly, the given by said testimony the That his Jury the Jury Life First, believe case an honest find the That Ul)on the on indictnent on the d.ir .. wilfully testimony for 17th felony of October, nncl lmorringly ras to a material falselY doubt they of all as to sh~ll belief prisoner in that of' the evidence that r.ras true, tl1at not the rhether find f'rorn tl1e evidence aforesaid fact 1 consideration was m2terinl, in the under shall ring fcrnts: any reasonable Life the prison- indictment; on a careful entertain by said If H. F. Life to convict comLtOn".7ealth to shovr beyond and Kemper Hensley in the And if Jury in order Co U't of' Hoclc1ngh8.m Co nty, 1908, caseo that is upon the c1-oubt the follo of Reuben, in tho the Jury the said the Life ,..;,il ty. • not ~uilty. testimony or that statement evidence given he g.1.ve such 'I s true, then �·£ • OH I Y, .: • ,• . ' ♦ .. • .o .' .[ I • :.. I r �The court instructs viction of perjury falsity of the ing the falsity and the ho1ever, there statement alleged legQl the scale presumption circw sta1 c s, applies ~iven by the accused material or neces~~ary accused, one .-i-itness 1 or the circ stances the in1ocence. alleged to Proof sufficient , ifying O!' tote to f cts show- of s ch a character oath to establish if' believed. of the This accused requirement, and corroborating of the falsity to be perjured. to be proven tes a con- sa1 e must be established or of' ohe Jitness only is to be perjure and overcome of his of t10 v,itnes'1~s, to !Xlrll.'§.Xi authorize o witnesses state1..ent, and corrobe ....ating to turn that st bet I of such by one 11itness as clearly the Jury of the testinony As to al_l otl1er facts the guilt by the Jury. of the �t �. . . No. The court instructs been perrritted trial Life in this the Jury case of the Henseleys, on that trial) trial ed by this on that 1as admitted was in fact true T e testimon~, given by Life charged true Gr itnenses ms testified as to the testimony or false, qnd ia not to be consider- unless the ,1itnesse<J uere on the Hensley on this tri:11 Jury upon t: e q estion in the inQictment fal~e. of Life of ;vhether the testi1::1ony of J,i:fe hinself byte of by the or not the testi1,ony character, have to on the a 1d g~ve the testir.'.'.ony over again to be considered as in fact as and is to be considered "as of a material case the testimony in so far that of nhether sworn in this course, to tell Jury u:i;)Onthe question trial that the Ba I e ( except Jury only upon the question on that 4. to be perjured is, tri of of uhether tcstimonv 1. �'' r. t r • �•' r ... No. The Court instructs evidence that the Jury the :prisoner against LaYton, alleged in the indictment, case, portion thereof readier tells the vas either to give 7eight or to give additional the testimony in that And the court J ry then trther rhole or in Pa1..t as • het that s in3tructs iali:ty is of no importance to the to induce the Jur~ to give to other part w.aterial tended to prove any of the the co:m:.onwealth against 1 aterial isffi.l.e or point of the evidence, cllrcumstances, of the accused to a material in the case n~ttor, i th resr>ect of H. F. Life was materi the Jury if for,Athe in perti1ent respect 1ch testir.:ony insues if such testi111ony or arry crefli t to the testimony ni tness er such testimony to the to the substantial and force of some other matter, in vas material directly case with from the in the case of the Co ir.ton:realth ca e, or tended in that as a 1itness they believe if then in determining cm:~cti M~B credence or tended material testified o~ ~uch testi~ony the court in question that Reuben and Kemper Hensley or any portion said 5. said that the degree testinony matters hi self or to tr) a 1• of n,a ter- of the accused in the ~aid case of Reuben,Ke per and Layton Hensley; it is enough. �1/, l .t �• • .'. r ' No• The Court instructs by circumstantial circu.mstances absolute facts ev:r~nce established and demonstrative and circumst·mces .£. the Jury that it is not essential or A. reasonable that the facts and should produce on the minds of the jury certainty, but it is sufficient produce a moral certainty jury of the commission by the accused exclusion in proof of guilt if such on the minds. of the of the of'fense charged, to the doubt. 0- I • �, .. .. ''\ �T • No. The court instructs the jury as a matter are not to go beyond the evidence to hunt up doubts, to entertain such doubts as are merely chimerical A reasonable doubt nru.st be based upon the evidence, to :p roof of the guilt It nru.st not be an arbitrar doubt without evidence quittal. for the j ands ~stantial in order It nru.st be a doi..bt of a material 1. y to believe to find a verdict im.ma.terial a d non-essential cir01.vnstances. nor are they or on the abof the accused. to sustain to warrant fact they or conjecturalo sence of eviclence essential It must be serious of law that or facts of conviction it. an acnecessary and not of ��\ . ' ' . ' ' ' "'o. ~ rnstruction .t~1e Cov..rt instructs ve:rr' i• t tn t"1is til •1idenc oz the ~viden e i" t e i.:: t j_j_ t. ey r, re the ju.r~ evenly cons l is not .1 :a 1· t ~ 1, tl ·01 · nt u ·uo. es of t11e f , ts and of' t to be p;i von to Yfhen ·11t.11ess s t st· ound to :rs,g .Td .l o). inin,e- .n t· t 11~ int.ere o. i te t· e · :oi ht of tt0 ,,·t t. ey h 0 .ve a rt ·· t in cl .ter t· "'i:r J'e].· tionsh t ...., ole in arri•1in"; and. of t e .. ci · tnesses or any p .xt of it. to e c11 o ,,hPl', j s:ry th2.t, a. e, th y are the <>:r cHi"· li ty t: e the Tl to t t curU.o:r. a pre. t ·nt 1.i~~n n, t er· son hlano ~ o~ o:f' e ·,,. 1eqn v.,.,nril er on t1' tr'i. '.\l, R.i1 to ·.:ve 01' . eny C. Cd., to �', '. \, t ~,~ ... �\ The CoV,.rt in ...tructs the jury that if any person to whom an oath is ~lw~l sion ·wilfully matter swear falsely or thing. in Virginia k ad.ministered on such occasion, touching it is perjury on any occaany material �\ .. \ ' ~,' ', ' �The Cou.rt instructs they believe the jury as a matterof from t e evidence and Kemper Hensley, that in the Circuit ginia, on the 17th day of October, called in the progress administered said thereupon there " Court, or~its testified to show that oath laifully by a Court 1 19 © 8, l)risoner " and that to testify in said can·, proof upon the part en having jurisdiction to try by the the said Hal Life in said Court, then of the Commonwealth at the time said Hal Life testified, and in the trial Hal Life ·was an oath ~as then in said cause at said time, administered Reuben ~ Clerk or Deputy Clerk 1 and that need be no fu.rther of Layton, if Cou.rt of Rockingham County, Vir- of said trial to him as a witness in the trial law that he did so under of a falonycase said case. in and �" '. ~ ..'. :Uo. 11. The Court in8tructs the Jury l \t that if t ey believe :from ~! ..., �. . ' ... . Uo. The court ini:::tructs t}rn S'.all:evide1ce 11. the Jury that on the appeared in the Circuit Court ness on behalf of the defence in the Kemper and Layton ment charging the night of the larceny said them with court, or by its speaJ< the truth prisoner, in the after said oath said c se, a mile or Deputy testimony Court, 11ilfully 1908 crossing o'clock east on that nigl1t, when within he was at and about and that , and that his voice • of' the shortly the said and sa ancl thJ.t 1 that the to the issues said upon the '.'Fasn, false c ommomrnal th at testinony trial Kemper and Layton ~, on he, of the after t ..1 ...lve S'lid hous0 a1 d came turnpike three said he hearcl a men in said rragon a :.ragon one of t11c t.hree the t; and said at an' said Hal. case of half t e Jur prisoner of' the by Life, tllen the hour if' men furt 'lRS er rna.terial · cor:tr:i.om7ealtJ v. or t 2..t any port ion of sairl Hensley, v. Reuber,, nig of the and material of of the '1.nn. bad on it of E. L. Lambert or one o'clock believe the northeast and tl1ere recognized to the residence t7elve testir.Dny he then of the to the Hoa..1< ingl1 a1.. turnpilrn t rnpike as Reuben Hensley returnerl Reuben, on the night saicl wagon 1:as dra In by t,10 horses bo Past road as a ritness 150 yards left the said 1908, three-q_u:irters and. that by he rrould about until he then that and that testify of UcGaheysville on said case, that on -rms ad.ministered cl~Y of October, a house 25 or 30 yards wagon comin.z east 17th B'rore falsely by way of the Bloo! :er Springs that said an indict- to conn:it an oath to truthfully eaF:t of McG heysville railroad Clerk, as a wit- H. VanPel t, intent t.here in the on the uncter ·;ith prisoner, cor:tr..onueal th vs. of Sarah to the prisoner the county on trial 1908, from 1908, of the the barn as aforesaid 2°nd. of September case then entering Clerk in his taking in the Hensley, and that t ey believe o:f Hockinghm, 22nd of Sei)teIHber therein, if 17th day of October, Life, Reuben, I that to the Keuper issues and Layton of t1e said Hensley, then case the of �l " ) ~ ') ) l ) '1 l said prisoner is ----- �said prisoner of Virginia nor is guilty by confinement more than te years. of perjury in the and PUnishable penitentiary not mder t less than 1e la 1 t rm ���,. \ • f • - ~ ... f .. . �.. .. ' 1-_...nsl•-Ys nl? for f' lony in t Jury th<1 t f;tct l Octc\rer, 1_908, shall dr~tr.Lrnine hmr ; tu b in P, giv 1,n nu e rn;.i.d.er- the car;., l u'.: Ls as t in s1 id ·ndic~.~nt. ~ ~ ... - /; I .., . It --t t, l ~(_ 1, 11 ~ /. ( t.,Jvi i h~-I I ~~ } 0,. li-t, ' t-1-, l ~ I I e&erc J't ~t. h 4.-t. f �.. I ' ' T • �r • .. ' facts alon, must f} -1,1 not D OVP.TI a~ const·tnt ~lJ.,v " wt ions. �r \ • �i •: • , ~ ' r ', ~ 9 Th 1.. J t 10 .,OL t,_ i ), CJ cluniun in ,(, c ,_,c : f' N "' •y ..: } n•;lst u,, nd .nt, .. 1 t, 1 t.h~ �r • �f • ----- - �', ' . • I I, 't ',\ �.. J I,. ' • ' r .. '' • The in this , ourt con urr C "'C of th cuilt vidual member of of t 1e svid felloN instr befo:r no jurorn, eta nc in this shall ccus~d, b .c se the c :1victions · th r"'ference r is his b l· .t 1 1 la th cont·:m, latos conclu. ion ~ ny indi- o nsidered consult f'Ona1,l ce 01 th J jury ll ...t.ion wi t;1 his doubt s to d 1 ty not to su~rend-r to th~ rruilt L i dulr having and i\.fter ntertain convictions,, th· o n be hurl> r•nd if after case it y that jur of t ,1lve minds a conviction he jury, 1 the entertain or innoconoe t 1.:., hif-1 own different of the aooused. �, .. f • ...__ �,•., .., t .t b 0• n n. t .. nc+,R , n, ct 0< 1, 1 .t T ii-• tr e b U! d. ,n i ..,y, m'l t up n 1,, rm t f 11 ·. i at 1 H na11y ..1 in 1 , nt ,nt ct i. n "') '-' 1 f ,_ f <n 'th•,, 1'7t and L1 l.L l r /\ 01" 1 r n: i yt , Oct e, an, if c l .. r l' 0 t -o J .. it as 1 , 0 t , . Rock- o'F ~ '· .. in t C f' th l. ..v t.tl fl ,y y •:r•irlzi ·t fHct f in an Ju\ •. !)-, l,, 7 ,i iory n 1. , t l C ls,., n('!'lv i y ,.d. . n, i:>r-..) J t,V _ rJ. C s J. l L · \, nu , i 11 t ; a , r t. at l lx ii ,y;" fin t ts t, l , t ,8t1 t ~u , , 11? 1.- ta, .., 1') i on, • II dD .. lC, jt (.. - - , )TI , l , JU'.' •; �. ' �, ', ♦ ...' t The Court instructs the jury that f1 has through .pe?jt.trY oner, its the falsity inadvertence rupt motive on his part ... -est blished the bruden of proof' then r~sts to sho'l that surprise, evidence i. the commonwealth a:cie ce1.se of' upon the defendant, of his testimony or mistake f a after P,, PI lilici the pris- was occasioned by and did not proceed from a cortt t I �'' �-----The court t r,er,. on charged ..st·.r)li~h ~his th• r,reau . nt:ir J r.on:.. Jl co.omo !'lea,lt} of innooenc c s nd i...\ .l t .e doubt c uit b yon ttdenc of the g 1 lt very in thit', ot· the ·h,, rri ·ll 1 r ou.mes every eui his reason t is J1le dcubt,, und Tith eoes nr .li ~s e.t du ,y to ~ive lim. the ju:rw t }'- t the la to b~ innoc ,nt. until ntion 1 . · s their ~nd to cri1 1 d by the h.· ,ring haa.r re i · ;t ucts • n st, ee t ·ier of, an c ~o, acousod t1 jury th upon the e fit "'f'ter if hn.ire a whol of sue. c· se, doubt �' ': i ;. , ♦ ..• r ' �l ' • ''. , '· , . ♦ • T . 0 an· any 1.r tiv posit LY 'iWt ~ rl.i:!•f ct. ' (,,- J ~ __., ~ &i re,__ 7 vi ; 11 f I ,,,.. ~ ~ .:...c ~ I �., j r • �• • r ... ~ crnric tf- Lon a r,: I V\. ' ~J ; t ..f ~ 2 c" ~ ' Ir... I ) I, ,,_ t .....: ~~ t/ Ii, I l Ci fi--. /1 ,- )'j, I ~"l'J (.'/ Ii '.1 I ff- J- '2-- / I h ~ t /..,, Iv' ~p - If~ ~ I"' - La,(. ; ,_, ~ a �r • �... . ✓ I SATU.KA'£ Orml1,G, HAL. LI, -W., . worn, 0C't. 1908. 17, tlrn dAf AXaminP,d for by ~ir. ants J:i '"''- pl.1,-, ,..,I"\ .so n·• vl,e Q You arA ·lr. Q Mr. t,o milns It H 1. LifP,? , . • .J:.> T _.JlJ.A, '!C Q Ro· lon~ Loys, Yns, I m&y say, , . :.:;ay t 111s Lurn 0 .,VO l 1 You recall Q You rAmAJl1bAr thA ni)1t ~1r HP";. 18y, th0re? dou . ill • I"') L . hA&rir1g· about throu~h rrr,11, qi_. --- i:-der- .l le&d.s off pike go11 0 to vo.rc s i.ras 0 A 8PptA11iJ1~r? ~?,r:d of jury about 25 ·,o;,c,ntlArr.An,I sa1 thP. boys A o my boa ding- plac ,. lieub-•:1 talking pike It I am confi~Rnt i~ vas . t aero, h~d I as P t ink thAy sa me, bovs. C, from t..1A off ~ 0 I re, t l~ 1•Y-, ... .... ~• p "-4 ,..--, .I.. 1• C' ' t suppose, acrosq to thA pike. coming ac ORS v1as,l I t lat Ar than ancl rAcogniz8 the T1Ar8 1s a roa~ t irns 8• it any tl1i rio, a:1d t \Ay nevAr said him a,~ I don' a~ t.J=)Y 1 -':.hP. furthnrest do~~ t an~ KAmper t, or nAar ni~ O0mer Springs. L1A 50 0 the ifoGahAysvil from 1 I heara :. ? '0 " HAubA:1. PnslAy'~ voice. t~. that Th0 aistai1c All plAhSA McGahAysvillA. A~ comin of 0 thro11,.;;r. i,1C'Ga_,Ay,vi.11Athat Y0s, A morA than it, thAse thrAA boys hAre, ~AUbAn, Layton goini I r8cogni said Do I recollnct? A • or r,cognizAd ere ? Q Q cam·, A I havA kno n the aright. YAs, A 1s of ny life. all r.oken on...An of Jv1r. VanPP 1 t stand i~y homA sir. avA you k o~n tlem? Q A , • 1, an9 ,, . Vl .LA. K Attst of Blr. sir? .ilVA, A Hensley Yes, his any L1ing. this not They roa. t, ,;lve. half-past voicA, a A-::, J. \, C..'. \. • v, I nfn 0r I din.-1 t RP.A 1 �Y/ I '~• , , ~ . • ' �, I . ,, ' • • r --2-- Q Can you saw ho mhny nAn 'ArA 1n thA ra~on? I could. distinqi1is Slr. - ivin1 a t~o 1 thrAA mAn in thA soundP.d to mA 1 · kA it to bA a loac:Rd it it o~sp te m, A YAs, ,ragon. on th9 wagon, and it a boy .as an 0mp:y wagon. I 0'1lrl_1 1 t r.u[ipo e 0 a,,on, bAcaus9 it ~'as running likA a:: A;-,1 ty body. Q Q orl Yn'3,sir. A HavA you any doubt of tlat fact? A Non . i:1 thr1 • Q That was half alf-past than at Ar :wAlve o'clock. Q You ere going Q 1 1h13rA as some paintin'-s t ·Alve o'clock? nast ... UJ. hP.rP? hat? A To nv bo1:1rci.n;J' pl&C9. A " 1... f I s. At w.. L. l1anu0r.., t1 ere c1.t } is oing I was - se. 0 A Yes, sir. A At :hat ~ime I XQ IThat is your occ~pation? I ~as rais9d painter. on a farm. XQ .-1-iat is your occupation? say I am practical 1y as a a labori:1g A Jel 1, I g11Ass I may nan. XQ 7hat arA yot 1n fact? You say, "practically, a are you in fact? A In fact I am a laboring man. XQ At what do you labor? A Just Fha tAVAr I can pick up. XQ How long have yo this time? XQ Yes, sir. months, A I have benn home, I guess, about two no v. 1 XQ How long four A At been at McGahAvsville? ,. A I hai , D9"L'l a my mo ths. A B8Rn to ClevAland,O 10. �T·, l •: • •' ~ '. �. 1', ... . . .. I j , ' ♦ .. '' '7 --u-- XQ How long vArA you hP,re before Ohio? Hov lo ..g ras I here? A XQ Yns, sir. The br~st part A I was rai sAd do 'n t herA t -ro miles that east XQ How lon~ ma, it bAforA you left you ha befor8 ,lsA? you :rP.nt -:o '.;lAvela?:<1, bP.P,D thAre, BeforP. I had A XQ Yes, sir. I suppose. of NlcGaheysvi .i.e. C evAlan , Ohio, for you had beP.n ara SOI'lAVi ~1Are a.ay somA.r}v~rr'3 8lse? bAA:1 I don't A of ny lifn, kno:. I arou d home about fi or 6 mon~hs, perhaps, I h·i1..I_r l ,S, 0 bP.A:1. befo~e I vAnt to Cleve lancl, XQ had you bA8n bAfore tat? XQ Yes. A I as do.~ A Maryland, 1~ 1.- ail here had I oaai~~ on the B. & O. ',7ell, A can't rernAmb er ome the best XQ y0ars 1{0~-, that. part Aro 1nd. hom9, I suppo RA. of the the fact ··v·11 t you? .1..u for the J. is, A I was arounrl time. ave b00n for the last yo 1 1 A::---J. as muc} a ,, you hare bnen or more away from do -n there therP, I just C! I havR Oh, no • ast fiVA yAars more tha~ I have O''P.Il around rorne bAP.:1 a ay. XQ You ha rA bAAn away just as much as you havA bnAn at .,. 't say th t .., a.,. I said I a'l A I a1o_n ho me , ha v ' n ' t ':/o ? :i beAn around lame more than I had bA .~ a ray. XQ During thA last and awhilA in ClAvela~d, an_ 'hPreelse fivA ha VA be8n around a ?:ood bit home or you sta·a Ohio, and a hile have you bnen? one placR to another years A when8VAr it at McGa A sville, I can't in my ime. suits somA in i1ary and, just recal • I I w~nArally ~o from ne. I hav9 br-rnn at than I have b9en away. XQ Hav0 the placP.s at 11,hich you ha A live 1n the last �• l •, f I 1., �• ' r '. ' --4-five yAars been so numerous that you cannot have bAen? tl at A I guAss not. I could good bit Baltimore; " OU much mo ey the country. A I have lived years? ha~ that , 1 XQ At what iffA ent places five . V'.lAT so numAro Rl., , but I __a n bAer: around a travel OVAT I ha 'n't tel 'avA yo~ in the last last ivAd int five yeirs in I havA ivn~ in Cle 0lan ., Ohio; I havA lived Pdforcl, Ohi.o, and I guess is about that 1n al.l thP. places, Brunsivi k, -viaryland. XQ About hrAe of thoqq plac9s commP.nce ritl "B", v1hicl is th'" b0gi: r:ini of t hA alphabAt. see if you can't give us the namAs of sonA more places? J:{undo thA alp_.abet :n and A That 1s about as _a as I ca~ ~o. XQ tou stop wl en you gP.t that MB. HA.tuns: 1~K• clow:.-:the a far Do you think hab9t? is proper? that CON.HAD: I don I t think it is t but l <liu.nJ t t 1 ink Jr . Har :r i s ,.,01 1d obj AC t . Mrl. HAHHI.): Ve ha v,. 't 1 XQ How mucl of yo r time in t tin(~ for pl easa.~ try. last 1e five Cl nars avA you ben:1 a ay? therP at home more t1an I lave XQ If you don't ho .o you k:io A I knov lo been a7ay. h.no · how mucl: how long you havn XQ Ho close? I live XQ a.t home in t 1at time? ad to be with KernpPr Hensley A Mile. her8 do you live? XQ Do you live A bP,8."l you :havA bAAn a 1• ay much time I ha A bP.Ail a~ay. XQ What occa. io~ hav0 you XQ 1r1A on A J~ast of McGahAysvi lle. hA Hoch.ingham t11rnpike, or ihere? on thA tn npi.ke. o mi le s Bast of McGa.. 8YS i 1.,o? A Yes, sir. �r • • I' �--0-'7 XQ 'u'Tha t day of thFJ XQ That as VAry fort A TuAs _ay. '"'as TuA~day? WAr>k nate for you, but unfortunate for me. r•r 1, XC , Pr0 11a _ you b A r., • he cl.a b P. _,:,OY'n? ,.:1 ,j_ I A - s)RAn a. painting. A ~7herA? XQ e. McGahAysvil XQ At hut Dlac8? .I. .hat XQ hac. you b8A:~ I was taking guRss oing the day bAfore It my leisur. A I L,at? Sun<lay th9 day before rhs that. XQ You werA tc1.ki:ri0 ~rour leisur8 t bAfore? l<-3 r-"'1.civ A Yes, V ir,. XQ Th8 fact 1s your usua your 1fH ' sure, is that 1' sn It 1. t?. A I don't tion you c&n ace before I ever that. staterJAnt waq it a hi t.at thA that's a ques- ination minrf., vrn wiL'._ take ·o.gon that likA an FJmpty w&gon? sounded. taLine to carA of sugg~. tAd to you to volunteer ago that A know that tA as propP._ cross-Axa MB. H/J·H-ns: XQ 'hat occupation, the 11a<:;c,Arl by tl.ArA 'That ma,.A me rriake testate- A ment? XQ A I l'!h-1t su.r:>;,~A tP.ri to you to voluntP.er on't kno- that t.11P. tatAmAnt becaus, you wantA~ to ~et XQ A 'fhy _1 1 Simply bAC&.USP, 1 anyt i:1g suggestRd I tho· ght perhaps thA sta .,rmAYit? t_1at rmnark. that I ma, ·as tl e quAstion at. you men ion it SOU:.1C~P.r,_ t ,a 1:- it thus , o.s ai empty 1 H.:son? 1,n-i.y. I unde~s tooo. you to say that you wAr0 con1n,:'. ovP, A I said from t 0 o 1 th,~ mai ·-: street I was going to the Hockingham of McGa. Tur~pike Blo0mnr Spring roa. XQ DoAs t1~ RloomAr from t .A North or from t 1A prin road South? comA in o t}A Turnpike �·, '' ~ ' f I I., .. ' �,, I . ' • • • r .. --4-XQ The Bloomer 1.ester"l the dApot? left towa~ loom9r A' XQ ThP roadc; fork and t e ~lo Jn r Sprine nally? A "?rom !..J•• prin . A jh0sapPakA & Yai1c0.y's it t ris to th0.rn, tlA .t--?ockin::t'ham piku going on roa .. turninO' of~ cliaG"o- to thA lP.ft, Yes, sir. XQ ~herA had you be0n? to t8 .1 that. but I fi1i pasrA~ t road Ho, sir. A st Sprin it A . nAcessary? A I I do_' A<=1 inf~ kno~ that to t 91 l I carA I :~ac: <-i"ffn 1 been. XQ ith a l&dy friA~d, allow IDA to state. Arl. STT~PH1i:N00N: Have you objnctions for reasons ,erso a to yourse 1 IT 1 J'i:i1 ) ,) • YAs, sir. to t0lling f? ("I ('f. JJ-{. STFPHW,H...,OJ: You have no rio;::t to asl' the • nAss any ques t'10n tlna~~ may . reJ .-,1ACt uuon him:~rPrc;on.ttil , hiC'': is not connecte . i th +1~is casA "tn+a~1y. V,ay, s 10.pe or form. It may teno vO .1si:;race :nm. MH. _jONtlAD:The witness _las not s ch thing as tl1a t . .. CO_T.HAD:But t -'~ ritnP.SS s ta tr~mFmt. !H. HAHr:I-:;: LPt tion. THF.~oe~T: I w·l CA tion XQ Do you say that tend to disgrace the l&S Jou t pass allo statno not any on tha~ him to ans1P,r. for accusA .. ) thA ans~8r to that quAstion that nlchJ} ques(Ex- will you? XQ The ansle'er you? Mr. to _ at quAstion would b=md to dis race ·-:oH~ : ( To t P, Court) A pri vile•g, o_ er, if the Court p:iF~c.set iR not one tha :h,~ •1 itn0ss can arb1tr rily dete minA for himself, any more than _A cari.. arbitrarily det .:rminn for that charac imself him.. tha thA a~s·er ould incriminate If tne Co"J.rt sen L1at :.10 Jx- �" r . • ' ... �• • r ... . cuse is not a bona fide require him to ans·aer. one, co_ RAD:The v1itne. s says incrir.ina te 1ini. THE cou_tT: I Tiill care t.o bring HTU..!JSS: I Court will Uot of me, uni·~.erstand. TH~ WITUESS: R. the ~1ill not it 1 tend to excluse the question. I don't otlrnr people's nan es in here. thanlc. , o· very mnc:1, yo· r Honor. I have t.he right to make this eras~ -ex·::i.uination for t' e purpose of being able to sur:1:: ••on any uitness that nay be necessary to rebut or contruclict tllis witness. If I am not permitted to kno. where he has been,or ,10 he has seen, that cuts off the possibility of rebutting him. MR. CONRAD: 1 THE COU:H.T: I think the :1itness he had been 1ithout stating was in company. can st'lte uhere 1 itl1 .~ v,hom he HAR..TUS: He said he had been down the Bloomer S.Jring road and was coming UlJ to the ublic ro 'J.d. MR. THE cou He need not , tate .ri th TTom _1e ·:as, but where he uaf.:l. He can state rrhere he vms v,ithout giving the na~e of the person he :,as .11th. MR. HATC{[ 3: can you state naming the er "on7 I a· R. CONRAD: e.xa inin ,.-,here you .,ere without this 0 ri tne s. think the question should be asked by the cor.con:rnal th 9 as to uhere t1 e :1itness 7as. THE C OUH.T: I 1 7here ·i1ere you? XQ 'There na/3 I? A XQ \T.nere had you been? night. I can XQ ·mere o-r a mile. I tell Oilly r' to bring care thing on my Part n lady of the tho la ? question -- to tell no, get Anoth,,r thin.:;, ou uh ere I "Jas that 11ora than .v11ere I was that the on the you. g lady not A yo any re:. lee tion in court. ? into A !Io, sir; tell this. to tell XQ Do you mean that grace OU. id you co .1e f'ror decline don't . I can't A case. her not night that it becquse I 'fill be . ny ld. tend to dis- part. 1here you were sir. I don ' t at all. I don't I don't three-quarters care to tell 10 ~ care it 'HO for lcl be her TThere I was. to �T • + I J. + ' ... ,- I t + o. I t .:. �Furthermore, I wont unlecs I have to. THE COURT: I thinlc the witness should be required to tell VThere he was. It don't reflect on the young lady in any w1.y, and I ee no reac-:on -;_y he dho ld not state ·1herc l1e 1.1as. XQ If of to this anything lady about XQ part uhzit yo 1 1~ in the and my XQ When? before the it trial, trial I 1 A Since under~t~nd, correct? ) that you had seen bee ta:~ing 7ould. have been here at first. the I had about trial I didn't this matter? these 3UCh an Told A on. Ir. A few days know I w2.s tal--ing any !)art it? MR. STEPHEliSON; Wlt ich or since A Well, the trial sur:11.:oned, I tolcl I decline '.7US in :-rhat? 1aB been goine I '.7111 f1'3.Ythis. Since on; vhich Mr. Sandridge t 1e A r/hen I tolrt Where did you cone from A has been goin~ uas XQ V/here har! you been? the Blue Ridge? and not s y at all. before and nv brot 1cr ·:ere XQ If fact you sPe1.k brother. XQ Now, uhich ans .1er is sustained. the A tell ~ms goi1 g on. XQ Was it tell protection mouth shut ew? (Objection; th·1.t rm d7 along 0 thifl w y di:in' t you keep your XQ Who did you first Sandridge to give To whor. dicl you first bo. s Pa:J"in active you '.7ere so anxious .111enyo ther. thio? c9,me from over tow rds to answer. THE COURT: Ansuer the quection. has to be anS':'"rered. The question 1 R. STEPEE.;S ON: The Jur"Ige says you have to state it -- the Place. You need not tell the name of' any party, but you must name the house. A I was three-l{Uartera of a mile f'rom cGaheysville, east. The court: I thin': the ,.-_.i tness stated that the only objection he had u~~ that he didn't want to name the person -- he a.id.n't �t • ..' • ... I < I- T I • �. . I ,, •. .'. ' uant to mention her nar ..e in the court room. I tl1in:<. he ougb.t to ans'.rnr this question. R. STEPHEltsON: You will HTUESS: XQ spring Where did you come from road? XQ 150 yards ville. XQ XQ an going XQ I cannot fhere of the first That is Is there /hose to tell a□ neu- of a mile A I had come from the first railroc:..d house is crossing as I c·1n tell a house at it? that A it. rrhen you C'3.medoi.:m tho Bloomer did you C!omefrom? east state do that. I came threu-qu'lrters A 11:;tVeto of UcGaheys- yo· • point? I northeaot --- 1 C.'.111 A t tell Yes, sir. you. That is I all you a.bout that. Whose house is t11at? A MR. COURAD: I I decline ;vill leave to ans'1er, it •r. to the Conrad. court. MR. STF.::PHEUSON:He has locate l t.he ;,_o18e, and that can be located by a half-dozen people. You C'ln ascertain v1hat house it is in five mirutes. THE COURT: I don't ans-:1er. l n. see TjPHEUSOM: You will of the :10use., ITUEss: I can't do it, -,hy the witness have to give c3.nnot the name gentlenen. MR. GTEPHEUSOU: You uill have to tell it or be in conte1il.1.Jt of court. The court directs you and ou .7111 have to do it. THE GOUHT: Htness, ansuer. you r1ill proceed MR. STEPHENSO!I: You r,111 subject fine aid i rison.~ent. r1ith yo r yourself' to THE COUl{T: I ·:rill have to senc1. "OU to jail if you don I t n.nw.rer. The ruling of the court is that the CorJ::onrre~1th hao the right to knov; v,here you came from on that ni~ht~-1ITUESS; I have told them aa iood, ing them the name. -- Ji thou t tell- THE COURT: (Continuing) -- in order to ide1tify the place ~rou .rnre, so the CoLur.on·real th can trace your movements that night. �I • I • �... . Will your Honor tlie witne'; on that MR. HAR1Is: with er- 11it us ""o confer point? THE COURT: I will perr,it counsel the rri tne~;s on that point. to confer 7ith ME:rn: co .rn'3cl and 1i tness retire to another After returning, counsel and Mr. confer at the Judge's Bench. There- roo conr~l after _he -rri tness having Pl counsel and the Attorney for the cornuon-rnalth in possess ion of the place and na.e of the person, this given the co onweal th the o_._):;_1ortuni ty to make investigation, and it is not necessary for t.1e 1i tness to state the place in public. THE COURT: 1 •• 0 Yfnat tiae Q the of the did I leave night XQ That this cti What t i1,1e of' A you leave? hose? 'Jell, A Place? ·111~t til:10 hac1. XQ night !lbout fifteen ou gone there? A minutes after twelve. Vfhat time ha.r. I ::.;one there? Yes, XQ supper sir. and dressed. seven Q_r eieht e not cari1 turnpike Must have been about, o'clock, ho se? I gues~, Yes, V/ell, A likv XQ Your idea the 0 1 t0 get half-Past a vratch and to the Hockingha1.1 abo t a little a quarte1· over that. road, .1he you sau this I understand bec~use and r~self'. te r.1? 1 our w, tch? of t1r ..e was approxir1ate. the que~tion clock, arty had my you? sir. XQ You say you looked. at 12 I inquired. coming dm·m that XQ You ·rrere alone estinate ·.1as after Not h1ving I never to travel something XQ You YJere alone A rms, rl.id yo . have f'rom that of a ,tile, it it I s ~pose 1rrhen I got there. nuch v1:i10.ttime XQ Ho 1 far norr, I guegs Tell, A of the they time? were all A going Well, A Yes, sir. A No, sir. You a!J...Jroximr.1te or I kl1OTTit to bed or about nas af'tc1~ in bed except �t I •: • , ~ ..'' ~ .. ." 0 I I .[ r, .r �uaa u:fte~ XQ You say it nns r,hen you ~ot to t twolve it matter of estinate A night? Hoc <.ing' .aI. turnpike, 1•j part I sa , is a purely? had any occasion At 12 o'clock, an to how much after o 'cloclc.; to observe and when I eot ho1,e, too, t. c tine o:f the I lle2rcl strike. What clid it XQ don't stril<.e? of my :cno...-. led 6 e it It A knou '."fhich, bec3..1se the the best struck clock does, hal:f-Paot struck and it every half either or one, I hour,-- to struck one or half- t elve. Past XQ that mig t have been hal:f-Past It one? A Couldn't have been clock, and it strucl<. one? A late. If you told XQ one every to the half best XQ it on your When had you last XQ clock trrelve could by one strok, it might have been half hour of Well, cy knowledge if you XQ that Tine it ·,as half rnre zoing Past past couldn't I said. t ·mlve o'clock. by the one stroke p3.st one, have been half I r,as out at of the it? o:f the A clock I don't think ti111el) ."TaRpassin ra::.Jidly, 1 I su1J:pose? A Ho, air, not especially. XQ You weren I t coning in part icul2rly I knerr I had to do a d'J.Y' , 7ork the get in abo t half XQ Anrl this did } o S8.Y? XQ Yes, siro a night's lfr. sleep, next 'fell, clay and I rnuld A like well, to I knev, that. Reuben Hensley, A al1ea0. of time? they what dirl he s:iy? '."Jere tal What A ine; something bout seed- ing XQ a drill, 'Iha t dir ....Reuben Hensle-.r sonetlling had referG~ce thin0 about to, a drill. bout only say? seeding. I don't in reference He 1as talkin A He sor.1ething kno-.1 r1hat he said to seeding 0 aid and ubo 1t seedin illing. business. about or so e- I didn't �f • .. .. • ... < .., �take any special account of it. last had yo ,..,_seenhim before XQ \!here last seen him? XQ Yes, that, I just I sup::_10 se. last night. of the don't kno ,. you seen hi since? seem him uhen he ca.r.;e out 101se. XQ You get A the papers; daily I hav 'n' t had has be n going end of the you see the a c 1ance to read Ifarriconburg d ily tlie daily papers since on. XQ You have heard in your A I hav 1 n' t seen him since \'./11enI c. me to H'.11'.'risonburg I court trial I had seen Re ben a co plc of weeks before A sir. XQ When have tho ·/here had I A that? of the case and hearr: A Yes, county? sir, it do n discussed of course it is talkec: about. QX And you say your A He hacl been home? XQ He has XQ Yes, Since A sir, not he been home since did you h'l)lJen trial? and had been r. A 1ro, sir. A SandJ."'idge have I am home every ith fat to the to the road? XQ Yes, sir. that said, There They didn't? they uas d. io11 't other s:ir, on the trin.l. sandridr;e close ih 'reference neighbor My there father and seJ him ·.1hen r1i th llim eve_y daY. A Ho, sir. to him and tell A Hou ~id I happen s eak of' the boys, A Yes, beg~n? and I Jerl1aPs saw mill? A I ho rd the case? in Harrisonburg? er and my brothers. XQ How did YOU h':1:P_en to ta.lk out fr. is a very come in contact rJOrl<:at trial a mill, bucn loi:;ging day -- XQ You didn't my this bevn hor.e. he has been he has been to talk sin eoince then. this Mr. sand.ridge r:0rking as a rritne I don 1 t say he has not be~n on home since XQ Ho to this mr, Ho, u.J here 1.1as not been home? XQ Hasn't but he has brotJ1Jr to talk him about coming to him? evidence get home until had heard 4 o'clock, x~tlll:iNgX\'IXMJ!lg somebody mistaken them and I ome �·1 . ,' .t .. .I r .t' r ... J I • t ..... .[ • . ,. r- r ,. .... ~ r •• t .. t ,. .t r r ! t j r • lJ ... y r I y �T • where because I sa'.7 them comin.3: throur;h than hal:f-:past t yelve or one o I cloc <.. You hac: heard XQ that I hadn 't A up here, he1.rd anything not later or the testimony ':"Ihat vms about proven. You said XQ A what had been proven had. been given? being .McGaheysville hear I didn't th"'t it they had. been I didn't with get home until that 4 o 'cloelc? at all. them on the TTagon? A No, see any la.ntern. You say they XQ didn't P1'OV0Tl Did they have a lantern XQ sir, you he rd that didn't n.ny lantern have at all? I didn't A see any. XQ a lantern it? the there If had been a lantern when they Well, A ryent throuo-h I guess I wagon bed or sornerrhere XQ Did you speak ld, 'lO XQ How often A I can't he has and are friends, no. I have say that About ho,;1 !1."iaTIYtimes I can't hav'n't uo, intimate sirca friends? Yes, A sir Hov, o:ften seen working. I have in the last so often, I don't year? because often down get seen Reuben so of ten. have you seen him in the XQ Ho,1 often times? last year? A Oh, yes, last two months? have you seen him in the last six months? hav •n' t seen him but once. I guess times. have you seen him in the Reuben Hensley but -- I lcnow the men 'fell. im a half-dozen seen him a half-dozen XQ A seen. say. XQ Have you seen_ I have own in would have been seen neuben Hensley and I have been tl1ey had had if you rrould have seen have you seen Reuben Hensley been vrorking XQ it have boys? wgy, and I can I t say that that A unle'JS to these wagon; . cGaheysville I couldn't XQ You know them well They 8.re not intimate on that A I once. A I �.. .... •, r + r t ~ I .. .1 r . .... !' ._ .. ~ + .. .I . . . ~ .., • .. - cf -1- J.. .... • rt ~ I I1 ' h u .. • J. , . [I ,. l j :c .t ' ,, .! \• I .j" 0 ! I J. -. • . .,, .[ '• '0 :t • 0 d. • r \ ~ , ' '+ T .t • ;t . -1: • ... I Jo. . C I- '; J. . ! " I[• I ' I •' . .. ~ I rt �• • r ... .· A A I XQ The ·:,agon 'lflS say that it can't tl1an any other XQ uagon distance of' that place and they pasqing an ordinary amount of noi A of'f? was any more than v1here the road.s on the other. don at rnre ho\7 f'ar it than ordinarily, 1i1agon would have made. an orclimry And you noise any ...ore making tl:J.S noise? and making consirterable rattling And he was talking ms making XQ that roa: that? before tine. f'or that account I csn't .onthr. have you seen him in the six Ho 1 often XQ tone of voice e? A Yes, vell, I don't 25 or 30 yards c ·t ae to.:;et11er. They -:rnre passing and the sir. su:>po:=rn a.t across the corner I uas on one road. on one roacl and I was the other. XQ The Bloomer ham turnpil(c goes XQ Yo spring road. for \.s o:ff' like dovm like that? (Indio 1.':ere coming towards tin that •) 1.cGuheysville, and the RockingYes, A sir. you say? A Yes, sir. XQ And they were XQ And A Across going ou saw them right 1 a little this little lot? XQ They ·,:ere in this XQ And there had :f'ruit Plcce (indic~ting. A Yes, )? sir. roar.. anrj_ you ~.~rerein this is a house somewhere along of' Paling fence XQ Vell, is 25 oi~ 30 yarrl.s 'lcross tre,~s, XQ And that fence this sir. road? in here, A Yes. aint there? sir. XQ You 'Jere that across A Yes, garden. XQ Across A Yes, to -rards Elkton? ant lot has _aling on the other? Pretty good t ere garrlen has a Paling and the house next, sides, A I fence h1.sn't f'ence lon't is not r1 ch fence fence around and t ere little lot or garden, in it? has a Paling on both it so on, this on one side; it? .A No, nil.·. or: one Bide, s )PORC, along it. t ,o lots and nhat if' yo the other there kind looked of at it ::::irl.e. Thin The garclcm sets right an open sort in the together. corner �I r ... + 1' I .... ,. .. j ..... • . • J: ot Wr • .. . • . • , \ . ... .. - .:.1 l ;. 1 • ' r, .. .. . ' - -1- •• • ' _.[ " ' . .[ .l. ' .t ... ... r • • 'I ' +. ' �'I, i • , ~ • r . XQ At a poi1 t about comes into o .t +j-,'l these it t road. nere 7asn 1 t over XQ this it You ro 1 far turnpike, f·~01:1 \'Tell, A 30 yards. I guess, Of course to it ilhere itncss r1as 25 or the SJ)ring ro d t hon far r,agon and hee.rd. this to t e best of kno 7lene;e, I co.n 1 t say po<::itive. I never to. o Y'lrds aero f's f~om .rhere rragon 1.":as in the disuisscd. looner at m:xtx»lll:ba a poi l,W:'3elf' and had no occac-ion S8.Y wr.cre the you when you say you sa men talking? meagured in the Hockingl1a hOi7 road .7here they ou ~·rnre ·rnre? �T • .. ' I .t I �The Court instructs that the prisoner Layton,Reuben testified ind of' such testimony pertinent termining was material the ju:ry that diree,tly in the case of the Common~ealth against and Kemper Hensley in whole or in part indictment,then tells the ju:ry that whether to the issues if such testimony to the issue such testimony in question o~ tended to induce the jury to give readier credence in the or any portion in eaid case,the or any portion or point as alleged Cou:rt thereof was either in that case, t~»oc to the substantial part of the evidence 1 or tended to give weight and force to other materi testimony of the -.o " -al circumstances,or to give additional credit to the"-wi=&Aoe~ himself", i 7.r.,..1,.. ..J'· or "some other" witness in the case,then such testimony of Hal Life was > ~ material. "instructs And the Court further the jury ... materiality is of no importance for if ,,, t, • that t- \, C. the degree of f tendedtm to prove any o~ the I\. ma~erial matters in tha 1 said case of Commonv,ealtg against and Kemper Hensley it~ enough. Layton,Reuben .., t / \I �' . �' 1, I ' ----- The- court the evidence Hal Life, witness vs. that instructs in the Circuit on behalf of the defence ,·,ras on the night to commit larceny he would speak the truth that the said prisoner, after 1908, / or,its ,.._ of a mile east dred and fifty yards north-east Mc.Gaheysville until he then left yards testify est f'ied that and about one huncrossing twelve o'clock east on that vivL13.. and that, vhen ~·ithin ec Springs tventy-five men in said wagon and said niz by moan& G-f--fH:'S-¥1"'~~ turned to the residence twelve or one o 1 clock on that an r, and that I'... the said cause or that . ~ issues of the said Kemper Hensley, \ men as Reuben said Hal Life, th re- of E. L. Lambert.... at the hour of half-past night; ~as material of Corrnnonwealth against any portion on t 9.t he then one of t1 e said three '• t of the said prisoner or vagon was I Hensle~ and he heard a ·a· n coming east and had on it a wagon-bod 1:te~iPd 't ;,,tt of night, I\... and saw three on he was at a house about the said house and came by way of~ drawn by two horses and there 1-sel of the Railroad after 17th day of to truthfully of' Mc.Gaheysville shortly and / f! 1908, of the said Turnpike, said Turnpike in the said case, l ~ Road to the Rockingham Turnpike thirty oath w:.C-i~ 4 of tne '-?.2dof September, three-quarters that Clerk or Deputy Clerk,an oath a~ aforesaiq., in the said case, with 1908, there in his testimony "- as a witness the barn of in the said Court on the said taking charging to the prisoner and that therein, that the night under an indictment of the 22d of September, by said court administered October, in the case of the commonwealth Reuben and Kemper Hensley with enterling Sarah M. van Pelt the intent I'ro Court of Rockingham County as a Reuben and Kemper Hensley, said Layton, if they believe on the 17th day of ©;ctober, 1908~ the prisoner, appeared Layton, the jury that l- and ,._that i-'-'7I to the issues Layton, of said testimonywas upon the trial of the Reuben and Kemper Hensley, false and 111¥terial to the cause of Cow.monwealth.against then the said prisoner~ ' the said testimony U() guilty Layton, Reuben and of perjury and ��2- punishable tiary under the l~w of Virginia not less by confinement than two nor more than ten yearso in the peniten- ��r • ~ ,.,.,_.JM; ~ ~ ,,.~ Al, 'ft. f 4 ~~ vii~ ~~c--, Ii:;~-~~ ~ 4-~;J a_,~ ~ ) ft> (1~ ~ - ~-;;:,-, ~ I ~ l.--.' I p 4 ~ ~ r./' c_A ~~ ~ ,o --:7~" .J' t( ~.5 ~~ ~ ~ ~ -r ~ /2-~~,.v' EL__ u7~ ,___ P7 ~ A-~ ~ ~ ~ . 4~·er ~, /i::... ~ J.-1.--. ~ ~ ;J ~ ;.r--~ ~ t;:~, p- I ~,;) ~ ~~ ~ / /4 ~ jo--c:t~- PJ'a..:¥ ~1. ~- ~- ✓~ ~ ~ ~J).~ A_,- /4..;, ~~ ~ 4,__J' ,,_Pf "-<~ C--v p ~ ~ . &. Ir!~ k. ~ /' ~ t:;;..__J ~"f-< ~ ~✓ ~ ~) ~ a,_:,-~ Ii:;~- . ~- Ii:_, 4~· t...___' - ~- /,ca--'i7 ~ ~ /J 7JA-, /2 Al~·u h.._/)_~ .A. ~ ~r ~ lh~ a..·~;J /.; "7 ,;z I . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~- ~, ~ r t,..._~ /,,L - ~---~ ~ ~ ~ ~ /~ ~ . . ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ -- ~~ o/, ~ ~ ,/~ ~ h-_c-.-r-7>~ ~ A_y~ $<~--J - Jvv ~;' ~~ ~ ~ ~~ "'f' C\_ ~ ~ p ~ ~ I ~ .?,._,_'J~,,,LJ~; o---1 ~ ~ ~ _/ ' k- ~_;_, ,• .- . r~ �f, ,r ~~ ~ ~d. • f • -;7~ L~ ~~ (!~ ~ ~~ ·,,} q__ ,-4 f'1~·er '? ~ (; ~ 4, ~ ~ L-/h...~ ,z~ a.-,._J ~ ~~~ ,.._~ oU-,,~, 0--,,,0U-v--t__;J I ~. J ~ ~~ J / ~°'--<· J°"-'-'r ~) 1--v/--'r>--<- 7 ~"I"' ... ~ "-->Q /2,..~ ~~ • ~1 ~~- ~ ~ ½; /,_ ~~ k--~~ J' ~ ~ o(~7a-j'~ 4--c;,~ a.-.._ b ;J 4..~ ~ AdtA-dJ/ ,f/~/' ~ f ~.J)~ ~ ~~L-<. # t:n... r~L,..~~~a-,x :::::9------~ ' LA_~ .JZ_ , ~ ~~ ~.. ~-;J ~ ~ h ~,eJ) ~~-,, c~ 0--/.4~ eq ~;;- ---~ ~ ~ / ~~ .. , tA-- ~ ~ ~'"' ��f • . ----... �8. C. leQ 3-27-11 lM illnmmnuhtraltq nf ltirginia, TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS WHEREAS, at a ,:;.;_:;..•.cu:.t- SHALL .Coltrt held in and for the_.>./_ox.:n_;,y_ _____________ of in the 1nonth of-- ,Jay \ one thousand nine hundred was convicted of - COME--GREETING: - -- -------------------------, in the year and- .,ana- · · d zn · th e---"'------·U·•--~--•-----err~ J·ortit 0 ---i' 11'--------------an d was th ereupon sen t ence d t o be zmprisone - for the term of- - _ i .c___ ~cr- ~------ ------------- - -------------------,and whereas it appears to the Execzttive that he is a fit subject for clemency, THEREFORE, I, W.ivI. HODGES .MANN, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, have, by virtue of authority vested in me, pardoned and do hereby pardon the said----;,, -1---i-.. --...~ -:!.,n-------------------------------------------and do order that he be forthwith dischar_ged from imprisonment, but upon the terms and conditions following, namely: That the said----- -H, 1- '-• -...;,: -~C------ ---- -----------------------will conduct himself in the future as a good, law-abidinlf citizen; and if ever again he be found _tuilty of a violation of the penal laws of the Commonwealth this pardon shall be null and void. Gi'Ven under my hand and under the lesser seal of the Commonwealth, CR_ichmond, this ___ ]fj,ft~-"- at i.th _____________ _______________________ da.y of _____ ---r:~-?r ________________________________________ , in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ____ ,~~(f7l+rn-------------------------, in the one hundred and thirty-..Z; __ttJi and ____________________________ year of BY THE GOVERNOR: J, ---------:,-~1-- , _., _ ...-11 _:'.e---- ____ ________________________ _________________________ , hereby accept the a.ho<tJe pa.rdon witn. the conditions therein set forth. Witness: tfl? ~,,wkr'./t3. < �,1 :• • · I .. I ' .. I. I I �' .. I . .. ... . In the Circuit Court of ockingham. Co onwealth vs, ~ (/U ~~ , J,~', 11. L. Life. And the said H. L. Life, That there trial is not any record as in the indictment in the said Circuit and form as the him alledged; Co by his court against e.nd this :bf hath the defendant the him nentioned of the County onwealth attorney in its said co.es and says: suprosed remainine of Rockingham said indictment is ready to verify, in manner against �,,,, • .. . . .. ' I ~ ♦ • : t .' .. • �state of' Vi1g inia, County of Hoclcingl11.L, to- :it: - Thv jurors of the oaths e tho A present, 1r,a11d Circuit at Co',ll.om-:-ealth of Vi:~gin,i11 in rd for the booy Q.L~d<J~tfllau,£ ~~r?l: ~,rcr of Roc}~in~ham anr. now a.ttel!rling the said court upon comity tlleir 01 of the nine court the that upon tlle 17th h mdred held for ann_ eight said and K nper Layton Hensl on an indictment for a felony, time of the a certain n, the b to conur-it larce there being, by the of Mrs. ta~e 1d of s:.1.id Court; alias on behalf' tl1en "Hal. Life" of the nd tht3re S'J.id Layton, in S' ....id. rry id that the evidence truth, the 'i'Ihole truth cir3 1 1.i t court said ist er said oath; Reuben Hensley anc.l t. the then co rt and there and that 1rat er ial 22nd c.l9.Yof septrnr..ber, Hensle and Kenper Hensley V nPelt in goinz of they saic'l. Layton did :f'ron the Henr-le so at ~hat ' then barn pon t e trial as a and tl1ere ri tness to inq ire 1908, assed the said t e barn night but the felony aforesaid on the Layton H. F. for and .1ly s·1irl trial truth, Layton he 'I nsley, it then saicl night Hensley, of the said Gn.id by 1a·:1 to ....,t ir- said east;,, Laytor of Reuben Sarah .• d to the hone and Ken:per Hensley the ap9eara upon the sqid i7hether 9.nd and v1as o-r-the town of Harrisonburg of said sitting , nr~_nothing the then a:fo:resaid, hc:Ying authority for intent aforer,;aid, court county, of the he sho 1.ld give upon the , Re ben Hensley hour as more fully upon tl1e tria.l and. Kem::-e:-cHensley re becat'e away, court tr.:.n..l aforcs be the with in said in said tried in said grain, and in the court, entering 1908, the felony saicl Circuit should said R uben and KeI pe~ Hensley, co mty, 1908, ir,ere jointly Hensl for s'.'lorn by the f of the fo:r feloniously and that red ap!:e and 3.t the Sarah ... VanPelt, , and certain Layto1 , Re1 ben anrt Ker.,per Hensley Life Judge 2~~nd day of septe1.1ber, y therei1 r cords to-1: it, ,.ro:perty ·d steal, s1.id co,mty, on t11e 17th dgy of Octobl!r, by T. H. Haas, Reuben Hensley, in the night in the county (!OUrt ho u=:e thereof, day of O...:tober in the year and if Hensley, �t �--2-- euben Hena.ley Virginia, nd KeL:;er Hensley and whether by t'.·o horses,and they at travelled the said their hour of the Layton wac;on bed on the and that thereupon co ~t, srore at 1908, railroad ..i!)rings about road, fi-rte•~n to return to his s3.id E. L. Lm ,be1·t, of the to be e:r.1:pty,-- rr. F. Life, than half past ber, 1908; voice tm·mrds about thre,1- "Hal. Life, tilelve of that o'clock th t w en he, at 1e car:.e to-rrarcls r;a.id Life, I :mgon, 11ith a fr01 the so tnd men, one of '"Thol..1 he ancl thr.t s1lid S~lid Lo.Jton the 1 our at tihich ~ ii...~ 6lrs~ \7 ~~ gon ·ms not " later of the 2.'1nd of Septem- ret 1.rned to his s, he hearcl the or 1 that night tho resi- abo t tvrenty-five vri thi· heard on said the 8.t r.aic~ E. L. Lambert o'clock Place rnre three 11 o:f :1cGaheysthe lodging HcGah ysville; of the ~Jlace the 11or.1eof' the Raid Reuben, fron alias and falsely he reL i1 cd at and in so doing bo in lodi:;ing whicJ-1 wa on body aJiJeared g)n id, northeast to be so.id Reuben Hen ley, east tuelvc 1 being one hundJ~ d and he heo.rd a t -m-horse lJike, 1hicl1 after said. trip; night then cros$ing anc 'ihen wagon,-- going and Kemper Hensley said said in by his wagon Has then on th and that the 11, afores and abo,tt then reached Life de~osed that min; tes Hocking..ririm Turnpike, recognized "Hal. · e nt f .. or.1his of the rirst i7a...:,onbody on s,,id lace, things, s east yards 8.lias 1908. 1:-:on said i1 the county . cGahe sville of the fifty to be loaded ea '3t o e1 "er Hensley, and ·1het her of E. L. La rb 2.,t to a c--.;rtain house niG11t and startecl sai he VanPelt ~nd Kenper Hensley and corruptly among othoT ho se until dence trial 1. Rock- 11 23rd day of September, Life, -ilfully on the Bloomer said said :Passecl th:rouc;h He sl y a d . cGaheysville, r. H. gon dravm 7 they of' Sar3.h Reube of a r. ile yar ville, the o feloniously, es· deice q arters fifty said of S pteI:"iber, the barn of the to'..m of the and testified, 22nd !itx Hensley, aid wagon a!)l)C'lred so 1:morn as a ui tness said said Reuben Hen~ley 11ome ea t of said tmm of Harrisonburg, on the _oac. ltno·.m as the the morning Hensl;y, said by me:1ns of a roan ate and between 11 the in so travo11.:.ng, sit and the ho. , of sa.id Layton and at nhat tr, 7hat ho tl1e to·.:n o:r !!cGaheysville, infpar:1 Turnpike, left cloclt strike said lodging either �--£-- �--3-- for the hour in truth not of h~lf-9ast anr'l in fact on s:iid night lod...:,ing Pl'lce, a the said Life, Lo Lru:1bert's, E. 1rt rs northe· alian "Hal. the st Life, s·:1.id ni~l1t 11 of a mile eclst of the nor at s~icl house from about 28nrl, until o:f 8epter.1ber 1908, v·11:1 said night the elock strike Life hiJ said I a said half :)ast aley tr :place SprL~g~ road, h ar 1i t 1in t:;on: :vhereby there the t:!)on said. and corruptly a"'ainst uitnesses evid011ce. nor tlle said trial anear pea 'Je twent he, did ci3ht -five the :i-:'romthe said La1~c~t•s, nor Life, in the falsely, co· Hal. 11 ty ~foresaid and :feloniour1ly .nr::1.r' i,'.;ni ty s 1:rnrn in o:pen co 1 alias of' the he d.ici. the riaid Re ben Hensley Passed at Lif'e, :felonio cOlT'.!_.i tted co.* .o r, al th of' t and F.:Jent to the P:1id o'clock alonrr said 11 the of' t}L tine tl1e voic..-' o~ <J·1ic. Reuben Hensley H. F. Life, twelve o:- :fif' •.y yards said on after twolve as it d o'clock after enRley, · 0ht rail!·ro. r-·1id H. F. Life, or o e o'clock, on oaid Bloomer c al1eysvi11e, first r ·;turn at s id L. ton ve led and recognize to-v1it, t -;elve ·-:ae;on in ,·,nich _ ocl<inJ:i1am Turnpilte Bloo~er il, anr,_ th re, anrt then of' die 11, hir:i then on the shortly o'clock of sa·d ni~ht, nor did the s id Life 0 ~ t:m. Jf,._ ~ o)~ /~ to his lodging !)lace at sairi. Ji'. L. IJai.be:.~t's "on the ~ereas Life go frou to a house of UcGai1ey ville, the "Hal. 1908, east crossing of one o'clock: alias 2'1nd of septrn,rner, thre•,-q 011. or the ~our s3.id H. F. of the at S:Drin...,s ro~a, tTTelve and on said did then and 1.,:::ly, wilfully wilf'ul :perjury irginia. e;ranrtj 11'.'Yto give �.. . '' • • . f • .- .. ... 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. H.H. Life Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony perjury. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Perjury 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_122 Hensley Life https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_090-commonwealth-v-harry-higgins.pdf 923c875a0a5b599c77695c748d88dce9 PDF Text Text .... Ji.H ../4....... . h••···········} 1-1~, · #~i 1~ ·~.·.;~11r= 211--~ «~~ \f ~1~~ ;;~ s- k. ll_ ti~ 0 4/f.A-?U~ 7 7 . A✓ .lf-Pv-1-4 ~ 1) ~ 7 (0 I( t~ ,(_ . b. A-,,-~~ A-~ /1~&.JI .'h_.;11 }i,t_ ~- tG_uur?r- ?-Jr. r2p--f~ ��_;___ ���I - • J tr f I ... ---. �CommonwealtlJ 9! Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: 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. �Commonwealth vs. { ~ INDICTMENT.~ _cJ?'0 ~7 ·························································~·················\ j ~~ J ;r ij ~ A TRUE BILL. j· --:-.---.,i 2 '/I<. A-- ~ 1ro 1"t - -t~ .. 1. ~~N ~J)t - � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Harry Higgins 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_004_090 Higgins https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_103-commonwealth-v-harry-spitzer.pdf a24bba57c8e2449059b572a13d063d87 PDF Text Text /_jj_{f ..111....... t>. ..... . ..i>..,A# /4P~ ~ -- ··················· ... ···································••· .. . . . ···········lr=J } ~ rl ' ::;, £11. a.,-,-~ ,l{),Q, ( .... k lk Fl . tl---ve "( <. 1~ dt. 4-u,. j if ,_ 6 ~ /432C/U.J~ LD. (p~ ~ ~__, { 7. ✓ l 1 J~~ £, hL~~~~ 14;~ Jr.to~~ 1 9-_1 m~L-, '7 /Y.J+-v~~ ~ to ,J. fl 5 LAJ . 1 ac;t___ _ ✓ H~~ LP. <I. c/tf-~ ���" �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY -OF ROC~INGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIR.CUIT COUR.T OF SAID COUNTY: The jnrors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Court at its ...... in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, W~ ··;;.::._········tern,, in the year 190/-, upon theic oaths present that... ........ ~~····~~~········································· / ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••••••••••••• on the ........................... ••••••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••O•OOo••••••••••••oH0•••••••••••••••••0••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••+00 day of ....... ✓t..~ ....... , in the year 190~, . ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ d,d ....................... ~ ••••••••••0000•••• •••••• in the said County, tr,7sR~~t:..._ Ld~i:_~i:~ ;; (]!_~~~ ~ ~~0: ~ !If~- ~·-----------··_t)~~---···~y· -~-~··-··~·· ············. .........~....... &;;ct .'½..~ ..~ ...~~ ~-r····~.~- ~ V--<-- t:z:::~ UMA_ ~ ,a,~cULl.L ............. cz~;j.:~ · Ju ~ ~~ f>-f h o&ul/U4 / ~··········~······~· against the pea/Jand dignity of tn Commonwealth of Virginia. I Upon the evidence of .... ·····•··················~· Yn .................................................... . .................... ~ ................... ?............witness ... s,vorn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �- " Commonwealth vs. • ~- { INDICTMENT. a__ ~ ~~ ····················'7!········/····~··· A TRUE - BILL. I~ Foreman. ~1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Harry Spitzer 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_004_103 Showalter Spitzer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_149-commonwealth-v-harvey-riggleman.pdf 7dec330cede9460f387036c3dd1a3564 PDF Text Text ~-IU-:-.~1-. ( ' J-tA-~ ' .1'~ --L/'---"'- ' ..~ 'JcL-t ~µ_. _,, ��. { .... ' ' . . �. { ... ' . \ . �t . .. ' • �.. .. �' f The court ~ ~, innocent" ft instructs and that and that wealth; the ,._~ -, ' .., ' "'1 this presumption the to warrant a conviction entire on a reasm12.ble doubt up the of'f'ense. ~11d if any reasona.ble The court douht, f'rom all the doubt he is guilty, of' maliciously ahle, said tery. believe that of'f'ense acquit :from the 11,itzvmter, said sai.0. Fitzwater, Fitzwater, then they and that in the to raalce case conclusion they cannot clrn.rged, there that the be convicted., have a reasonable ns to any material f'act nee- or have a reasonable him. evidence doubt Srum.1.el said beyond Fitzwater Fitzwater, doubt with as to intent or of' coilll!litting a reasonable as to whether then and not maliciously have a reasonable cutting or kill mlm,f'ully of' jury or }~ill common- the_eof'; necessary and accused i!II if have reasonable disable, stage with the the ancl U11law:fU.lly cutting f'ind him guilty unlawfully the they v1il but maii--n, disfigure, If the jury on the goes with the pri.soner matei-•ial consistent the as to his guilt, is upon the whole evid3rir·e to prove If' however they that every- f'act cvid._,nce in the case, eassci.rv or essential guilt the commonwealth must prove or justif'iable, instructs his to evry 11y aharge, hypothesis was excusable ace· sed. is presuJned to b2 of' innocence and applies case beyond cutting the t the bur· "en of proving throughout is o.ury that · he is guilty with intent they can only cutting vhether doubt said to Fitzwate1~. he is guilty of' to maim, disfigure, dis- nssault upon can only f'inc1 hirn guilty and battery of' assR 1J.lt and bat- �f .' • �r . ... ' • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth of orginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Couct at itsu··~~··············· ¥~···········_· uponthefroathspcesent~~ on the .......... ...... tern,, in the yeac 190./ ~ ..~.~..~ .... clay of. .. ~......... against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth tf; Up~nthe~ J1~ ....... ~ ........................................................... , in the year 190.r..in the said County, of Virginia. 11'~?~~ witness ... sworn m open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evide- ce. . .................................................................... Clerk. �' f • .... ' ~ ~~ ~ Q. ""--!\. 'N tf\ ~ I .~ ) <>... f ~ , r f~~r \f ~ ~ sJ r;~i ~} (') 0 <:::! ~ ~ )> -i lJ C ✓r n, (D r r h ~: ~ ~ ;,· ~ '· ll ' I j.. ( I f~ z PS2 3 30 :l ~ ~ - ~ ,..... ::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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Harvey Riggleman 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_005_149 Fitzwater Riggleman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_029-commonwealth-v-harvey-schull.pdf 8d402c8adeef1768f9f2b547212144fd PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTHOF VIRGINIA, } TO-WIT: ROCKINGHAM Couwrv, To ..........rv'.'...... -.A······················ ..................................................... a Constable of said County: , WHEREAS, ............... '····-·························'-·:(j························•·····················································of the said county, has this day made complaint on oath before me,.J. ...!:.........~ .... &........ "!: ..•...!Y-..L ................... a Justice and information ····················································································~··············l····"f··········\' of the said county, that ................................................................................................................. _ ......................... .f.: ..P.......... day of.. ......¥....... ~ ...._..................................................... 190 ....... , in of the said county, on the ...-..,..~. ' ...... u~ ·················•··-·······, .......... rt: .......... J .............. ················•········"" / 11 •.•.••..•.. . • •.•••••••••••• ! , ./ ✓ ••• ..,.~.Ir>.-1. • J J /"\< ·············-············-··········-···••y••·•·•·········-··············-~·····-·-·-!.4' -~. .......... • .. J,'-··· ,. .» ~ 1,11 "')i; ' d..-rv ·······················'··· in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice ······················································································•·············!l,,f to answer the said complaint, A1 ............. . ~ ..... ,, -·· / of the,said ····•········y and to be farther ~ ~ ,-, /J ··-·····••····--············ of Virginia, County, '·········· ~ ······· ,· r ..i , • I J,, ~ .....f .. ;AA 11 7 ..... 2 .....# ,, t!r /. ,,,. ...... . ·····-········-··-······-·······································'-························• to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ............................................................ . • ················································································································· dealt with according .......................... v~.2:1.., ......J.....L--n!:..t............... ~...?k~~t. the said county, did ~.... ,,. .. ,, .... • .............. µd ....r ············r-r:r.·····•············ '···········-·····-········t:..·· ........ ~./ ....../ -··--·!.t•·····"'/ ...... .l • 1,d ...rt,·1 (' These are therefore, /1 -·········A . to law. And you are required to summon ..6.~ ...... t?i.u.t.a.1 ..•......................................................................... If to appear and give evidence Given under in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination my hand and seal this ......11~"'! ............... day of...L ~ touching the said offence. .. ...~.J:t .................................... in the year 190 .. ·-···· .... J. P. [SEAL.] REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA �Com1nonwealth ~ Arrest Warrant. (1 1 ,,, ______ :' /1_____ ] __ ...,, ___ ,.,___ ,.~{__ -~ -.,../-______________________ _ ,, Executed by arresting the within cmd warrnnt delivering the J body of --·--·········--------·-·········-···----·---··-··········-------before··-·-------------·-·---··----------····------------·-------··---------·a Justice of Roclcin_.f!ham County and by named summoning witnesses in the within person, this '-----------···-dny of-------·-··-··---------···-----------·-19 0 ..._._ Constable of Rockinglzanz County. 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These are therefore, in the name of the Cqmmonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ........................................................... . ·················································································· -······•··················-····· .......... !: 1.--t.--.............................................................................................................. . 1 ...... to answer the said complaint, ................... ~ .... ~1) .... Y under dealt with according ~lt t LL...'... vr......... <>t....C ,u 4 to appear and give evidence '$-Given and to be farther to law. .l t '···~ '···.,_········································•······ ............................... . ~ :.A..... in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination k¥. ...~ ............. day of....~-F-d_M. my hand and seal this ........ 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Constable of Rocking/iam JJe)rM-L9-✓ C/ (}I /!~M::2 County. �-tftl . /J:{Q (J,.Li- £,}l 3-iJv~; ) _Jq o L u ~~ ~~adfl rJ I 2-6 _b ( {)- J 3. g / 7 ~ ~ ~ - f �(._ �will promise you the best values you was ever offered. Respectfully, B. NEY & SONS, Ltd. �c;£Y/ wf-1 QJl I crz o---r 9e !le' fJ--o; (J,f)'/ ~ 987/ Cj;;._c;, 9/"7~ f_j) ..J !. ��( r �~ ~ wiJt- j~~ ;LJl !j,,JG(Jo j4«.~. 1 &j-oJt;10 J~f ~,rt~ ������ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Harvey Schull Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Offences against property Property Damage 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_029 Byrd Davis McCall Schull