122 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_320-commonwealth-v-jr-hayden.pdf 2cf6a3de2e6367100248de2afdf4d455 PDF Text Text COMMON"JE.AIIrH vs. #2 J. ) Felony (manslaughter) R. HllYDEN I r'" -- ��Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, I T W't• Rockingham County, \ o- 1 • To .........<:., ..{?.,..~•·r···~··· ...... ............. ,..,. Eons tableof said County: Whereas, .....~···························•····~··~~·························of the said County, has this day fflade eo~plaint a~nformation"on oath bef e, ..., ...1... 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And you are required to summon ......................................................................................................................................................................... . to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this ........ ~ ... day of......0....~ ........................ , in the year 193..~ ...... . >....... . ·········· ·· ······· ·· . ·········ifZ··· ... .... ..................................... J.P. [Seal] �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: a Justice I, County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify of the Peace in and for the that his suret ........, have this day acknowledged themselves ·············-············•··•··············-········-········Dollars tels, upon thfs condition: That indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia ($ .................................... ) to be made in the sum of ................... . and levied of their the said ............................................................................ shall appear goods and cha~before fhe under- signed or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .................... day of ................................................ , 19 ........ , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court_, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury ~f the said County upon the within charge. Given under 19 ............• my hand this, the ................ day J. 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P. or Bail Commissioner) a.1-,knowled es to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia ~..... -./2....... .................... ....... .... .... ... ....... ~...... ................ i;ionarn, ( $ /4 to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia cognizance; rendered, goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their yet upon this condi · . .. . . e Circuit Court of Rockingham heard, at such other . .~ .. ), for the :ise of the Common- homestead exemption to their re- . . . . .. . ... shall personally of said County n the ./ ~ore ..... day_ f the -5.. ..... day o ........\\..~~:(!;~~~~~~~ time or times to which the proceedings and then and there answer may be continued having or holding any proceedings or further in connection with the Comm ............................................. whereof the said ed, and be bound t!2CJ~ thereof, being the ... and before any court or judge hereafter arge . County, at the «urthouse ................................................ ~~.i'Term 19?-c),and of ~ · ....___ ,_....,.1 That if the sai . each in {e ;u~ &.,c;.--c:~---~~,......... stands nder said declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz~nce shall be null and void; other- . wise to remain in full force and effect. (%r~:;J_1;).eunto ·----········-···········•·······················--· affix my signatme this .. ~day ) oL ...................... . \ ., ·························•·······- �~ �' • • "".... ... F.k.l.. T!T G'"17IR'1;r lll • .!U l'Y u--:rf.C;..,,::r m-1:.h. , "'a• wl t:: T • , f )C.. •.mt J. R. •lay n a:il .. t.:rt ' v, .A. i. ~ lot 4; •, Ph.'2..1p t,. or 1 ..ict ir fl'r 1riiu. ous y .1 '"- nl" Jd • e.•1.e. din d.aJ or uatlbrir, 1 in 1r c::t, ,,30, l wru '" ~iu i • ~ r e"+ 1n t.10 'i!d e~~e kill .g dl 11.ic. 1 t l~.3C'", ,. l~!~~r, onr. is c,J:i111!:1t, t I'?t"' ;'ir .JC'" •·""~-- nnd er tor, tlu ~ !lccl:1. T.1.1-11 !-'uwl _9c one ~lb·-t a.. t ...a .:o t.r .- - 'lC fayaan .. o 1d oc • ty j t ...e t 1ts .:c-J.rt l. or r:rc. ..."l l ·rc., • of' tr,u .. tu.tA ,{I rr·.nii '>I t"l• -::. L.. l.or 1 Rr:inj j 1 1ry 1.oet1 wi~,,e:,u tn 1"lft - y o!' C. .&#fir-1"1 e11Sd c.~e. in n. ~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 1930 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J.R. Hayden Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony manslaughter. Subject The topic of the resource Felony 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_010_320 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_086-commonwealth-v-jack-cash.pdf c3b9c011bcf8669f3e844116e00a199d PDF Text Text I vs. Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rochin[!ham Cm.bnty, the ori_tinal papers in the c1,bovecase. , ·······•····--··-······················-······-· ···---- ----------·· ...... ········----------------------------·······································---············--·-----···················--1 ��f • • ~Jt~tatt~ ~~~~- /,;;It .J"'"""' ~ ,I.__ ~~ C--~ - ~ ~ ~~ LLk~ �f • ../ . ~· .. ",'- ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jack Cash Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_086 Cash https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_153-commonwealth-v-jacob-allen.pdf 066f8245f9c0f8ccf53da0cba1730b9b PDF Text Text ..... {n.., .... k ... �(CJ tfcl 'L, J tJ �, ♦ m. INSTRUCTION The Gou t inst-n1cts p-:rrson r>hPrg J(1 1 ·he hy sumption of' innocence guilt evid nee o-r the p:risone,,. the accused bene:fi 00. on, o-oes with i=lt every in this Jury • that cr.-ine to be innocent t110· Oom.rnon---vr .,alth c'='rrn and. np:9lies the 1th t1· I cas upon thv Rtage the all ,iury until l!f&\!e ::.;wt c oubt tl1.oughout if af'ter a . .,ar30nahle the whole case it t of such doubt Hn<1 to in is guilt 1is . (, i:rnnable accused tl1ereo~ th ..., 1 w p-r.esumes every es·tab- an 1.1 thi, th having er.ti_e heard. doubt of' th tuty to give t,J1ei. act!Ui t him. pre- all the �•' ' •r '' 'Ji,~' �... . ,. • , r Inst1.'Uction Th.., cou _+, instructs elies it then tainty /,,J•yiJ_, hypothesis 1' at, H :fi _ to hiR house, morel istf:mt exclude except every the cer- th th his t11en th.,y and. house reasonRlJle one that Allen shonL::. find. thv prisoner f,11111 ty. :ro. INST'RUOTION cou t ins+,r11cts Th the p esumption than hy it, the &rvl in beyond .ct this iR th t tn o~ th9 c~se a reasonaole tll~ jury accused the ~1th is must sop 'i'lmt f'ind. Jacob First; Jacor) All Allen a d.,liberate m ~1 n is upon doubt, oven by thJ is bu nect.,, ·11 n a house that 1 That ,. Secon,1; • :f'irc · ;·as cP..nsect. hy an accict0nt ws it to~ evi.rl'3nce, . '1' ~-~±·-'eul'i~' s t A. not ntial A , o to~ fO al ce-rtainty ~ co11~istJnt with th3 ovidonce tn. t un.1ess shoulct ~h8 cirm1MRtances e - .,ry t.h_,3 - ci rcumst upon reasona1)le hypot itn.J.I { I one that Jacon Allen ina:r exclu<l., u oof' rmt that th t wh~.,..'; t e State jury a conviction for es ential is th., No. HJ;. n is idence ';) the boyon not guil t~r. the purpose rutl.., to dest oy Oommon-w8al th to p ove th., L,--._ person ev& ., who bu-rnect. it uasonable and unless doubt th¥ �\ '!,, ;, l '*.•r �• Ji/., I ..• ... . . INSTRUCT ION NO. ,if-. The coul'.'t inst1"1.1cts the t be evidence case it fails ,1, still accus the in tl1is if' of the guilt ;jury that believe ty of t l1e guilt beyond. a reasomi. to establish th.en it if' they even a p obabili er ates accusett, ~ is their of the le d.oubt to acquit duty tJ1at him, for I th., jury are wa rant 1ctect. inst a conviction, no-.:- is it is is nor than guilty of the that sufficient it it that is it he that t, be innoce th.,re to he guilty so clea a conviction ly rni. so upon which he c2n theory th..., cRse in indict- the accused th2t To wa rant to 1rnir;ht o:f th innoc,=mt. is evidence wh 1"}11~11 o:f the charge the is more probable no reason2.hly is not sufficient th.o:-t tl1e gr3ater sup-po-rts accuse(."l. he must be proven con<:'lusively '1lliMI 8ufi'icient or p"!'epond.erBnce of th~ e•id...,nce ment, I,, mer; suspicion tJie.t to- iR considered r,eth..,r. notion Inst ':he conr'11 rence of twelve c.n viction cou t inst ucts miniis e ha~ and if th., in th, No. tl1at jury conclusion ny member of the conside-.:-ed all with his guilt iricti.on of the evidence in th Jlt'ors fellov,· , shall .,ntertrin o:f the accns ..... ,1, it l)ec8U!3e Vi(•t ion with is th., balance re:ferenc/3 • cnse of t'h9 to t lJe guilt not ,jury o contemplates jury, fter and a:rter tain• innocen8e ha ing ~uly consultation doubt to sur ender ente a of f'.'U.11 t befo_ e a con- ,asom.il)le R '!' 11is duty tl e law as to his JL o · n con- r.iif'fernnl; of the accused.. con- �.. �: ¥, ~ •: I ♦ .. I ' . • Instruction Tl1e cou· t instl'."uct:3 sumed. to be innocent until the hi8 of' th:3 Co:m..111011-w .,alth upon he called out his ci 1~011" they th0 m~y bj, fact est~·hlis1Ld: the_,~ ~ ci::-iminal cas'9s thr·t is -- 1 t11 ➔ HO to in 1icate nothin~ a~ ails I aR th ➔ c~n b .... no ce tF1inty ag...,nt no tl1e . least"<iouht as to tr'9 the is guilty ~o.;J_ man. 'i::¢._::sa.occ1.ee~ th2 t tln l 110we·er guilt, unles" in11bility • strong co pus deflicti cri 11e he.s l) ,,~n ac+.1rnlly hong the 1n~1ocence by naming ~~ c,tanc :--S ten•tinf hy any otl1..,r criminal No. p e- 1ed lv~yonr1 e ery ir.i estanlis Inst, T.'UCtion Th., tl1 1J -p-r>isonel'.' is ' to b,., p t1ct.icet1 to point to vin'1icatA · that ju guilt dou11t anr1 h3 18 not -reaaonahle No. '· - perp,_t exist~t• criminal /,id- agent. 4 , nri. numerous , t11Pt Fited., 4 is, 'he firnt ':.o +.h:::it f', ct �.. I ' !, �.. • . . ~ • • • . I l f • �r • • \ I • �,,---------------- ♦ :1 '\ . • r . . ', . . .... • .. .. �•. ' J ''I/ Ir .. , • ' ♦ r .. • .... • .l �. •. ' ¥, ,. I . .. . J • • . T ... ' • Jt@~-~ ~ Jt ~ d/3.;t. @_~u~ ~ ~ ~oL ~ £; lhv ~ ·~ ~~ ~ ~h--... Hi. 1~~~ a<) la~ ~-t- ~ 'I ~~ , ,,,</ ... '~~ ~ ! : ~~ .. -- �I If, I ' . r ,; ). �. ., .' - .I ~ It . .. -. . . Jt ' JI; ~-k~ ~~ <l<A~--'-'""'V"~ ... ~~ <lMA,l_ ,,;1~ ~ ~ ;_ ~ ... ~ ~,JJl,.;t, f:i-o ~~ ~ ~ . __.,,,__--t--!-- ~~~~~~~~~~~~::::::;;;;.-..:___;:;;::::~~ , M - , I -~ d_- ~ ,(' �'·· r • �r • .. '' . ' ... �f '' • �Com1nonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: ~ I "" i , f ~he jurors of the Commomyealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ; and now at~ending the said Court at its ........ },py~~Q.~:;t;' ........... /. ................ term, in the year 190 ...9., · . , upon their oaths present that.. .. ·l·~.9.9P. ..'AJJ ~n..PX\..tn.~...tn;I,:;r;o.t.:)...~t'h ...0,1¥... Qf...9.9.:f;QP.(;}.:r. ,...Jn t3:e Year m.ne~~~n hu~?!.~~ ..~.1:1.~ ...nine, in ~~.~9: ...~.?..~.1:ltY,d;.~ ..1:1... ?.~:~ain · dvrellin,::r house then and there was to--wi t on the day and year aforesaid, ··························Q··········································· ····················································-'-····························'······························•··················· ..········..·············...................... Insurance ·················· against loss intent thereby and dama.3:e 1Jy :fire, to inj ITe I/ company of Loudon county A··--··· .. ····· ........ .. ..... ........................................................ feloniously and defraud the said.the and vrilfully llU~~ ----······························.............. ···············e1 Insurance burn with Uut1al Fire Company of Loudon ,. county, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. JJj -fy,A(bdt.).(, Zdtc~ '.A{,(j~l/./:,}l,Aitfju-/ ... &-/e. ..J:....~~;--··rJ., 1.Af}J.1L.. - Upon the evidence Grand Jury to give evidence. {l .witness .. sworn in open Couct and sent to the ................................................................. .-... Clerk. �\ , ... Commonwealth 11 { vs. INDICTMENT.-/4_/_,.-.I' -JJv.... l_ ~ 0 A t_·tJf, TRUE - BILL. Lfq \ ~~ 7:::~~,;····· I-:;;, Nw= ,,£ ~ 1110 ri ~~-J ;,,,;..,_ •.•• , • ,,♦ '., -~--------~.,I,. • .• r• •. . - • • . • ?(; , " a • • tP/4--.-1.;; 9--7- ~ j/,-r.£~ , ·' 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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Allen 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_153 Allen https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_064-commonwealth-v-jacob-armentrout.pdf 752c04fd2c2d0b63f9a5eda8c892a49d PDF Text Text Re eived of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockin1ham, Cozinty, the ori_gincil papers in the above case. ��I tttL) /,d,tt.1 �C • �These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth- of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend l' and bring before me, or ·some other Justice ···················································~~ of the said County, the body of the said ............................................................ . ............................................................................................................................................................... to answer the said comi:Mn~:· and to be farther dealt with according to law. ······!8w·&~~lff<-r,Jff~~~/f,iM~ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching 7.~....... day of..~·····························in Given under my hand and seal this ............. REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG I/A -- . And you are required to summon ~1,&/..~J- the said offence. the year 190 .. "'··· P. [SEAL] �!-f C01nm,on1l'Palfh ~ Arrest Warrant. vs. Executed by arresting the within and wwnint delivering the .. ---, a Justice nnd by named of Rockingham, sumnwning witnesses the in Cou,nty within person, thi,s ..............day of. ............... _............-· ......190 ..... Constable of Rocking/tam Counf_),. �COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO-WI'r: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, of To the Sheri REAS, wade Ho Sites said of said and info mation on oath before oounty,.that wm... r. Points, and the truth Points g~inat Justice barber wherein said with stealing Wade H. c. from one , certain mn. shop, for dogs from said feloniously, saw said National ~greed that things and corrUPtly and F. Pierce ational trade, the said Sprinkel sworn statement Va~ and to receive in the lar- swear falsely, Jacob Armentrout SPri11k.le together Bank corner on and Johnson's Va., on the 18th day of December, 1906, at being Court day, and that he the said Jacob sprin.lcel " was and aiding that he the said ade H. Sites shop in H rrisonburg, h ard said or not F. Bank oorner said Sites for assisting willfully, between the First there then had met in Harrisonburg~ the F:lrst sprinkle other a matter and had then and there planned ;f. -(...'4 tr the larceny aforesaid- of' said c. A. certain and testify~ and touching did on Kain street, and had then and there ceny aforesaid, having oompe ent in to, namely, whether Wade H. Sites Henton, said of and oas the said Jacob Armentrout, oath, oath aforesaid, and arranged Main street to testify then and there had then and there 1906, bet~een on December 18th, N-8~&-aas duly sworn by 1906, in the county aforesaj sai SPr1nk.le and said conspired, trial, to-wit, to be inquired material, Johnson's then and there Wade H. Sites, as aforesaid, then and there upon his Pierce co11nty, on the 21th day of' nine hogs of the value of $60.00 or more, the said to administer and there of said of the Peace as ~foresaid, Justioe was charged with a felony, authority a Justice of the Peace., for said county A. Henton on December 29th, barber being day made com.Plaint . of arrest hogs, namely, has this J. Points, ~v to speak on the examining on a warrant Jo Points, oounty, of the said county, a Justice wm.J. be~ore said Sites me, Jacob Armentrout March 1906, in the said County, of ing certain as well a said of' said Armentrout mentrout dogs to said sites Sites then and on a being at the t ·e of under arrest, charged with �.. �r • the larcenJ aforesaid, Armentrout together ad whereas did not see the said on Main street., barber Johnson's in truth and 1n :faot a de H. Sites 'between the First shoP in Harrisonburg and F. Pl Va • ., on the then and there hear the said on a t ade. dogs to ea d Sites then and there f"Ully, ~ sprin c SPrinkel 18th day of o :fer certain Whereby the said Jacob Armentrout d>,.rJ_, in the manner and form aforesaid oorruPtly and Jacob Bank corner National / December 1906/ the said swear falsely., feloniously, will- "felbniously and thereby commit and cor u.I>t perjury. These are to command you forthwith ce of o1berJust in th therefore, the said name of the commonweal th of Virginia to apprehend county -- dealt e, or some , the body of the said ____ _ e saTd ooI!lPiaint., Jacob Armentrout and to be farther before and bring 1 ~ a cording to l aw. And ;YO'U are required ~~~'-:~~• -::-:--. -,-::;-~--~-=-...,~ ~-•~ .,d..:____:___:r_:~__:_ __ ~ tz;c.,1--~ to SUlIJDlOl to @Pear examination and give touching evidence the said 0i ven under my band 1n 1he year 1906. in ehal:f of the conmon. eal th,· on the . offe~e. (IA, and seal \J1AN\A- th1s ___~ 1,_1 ... /_- _ __,i~day · r ~ �' . .i lJ ~~ y_J, . "] -. ~· ~ ~ . . : J " �r • ���~~ #.--✓~~r~~,~ ~~~~~~~ "½ f i%s u..-e/ ~~ ~ ~ ~~fo~~~ ✓ t4 ~~ ~ 'A A''~ p~, •~.L-q~ ,j' ~ ~d ~ ~~ ~6'-<-,~ ~£ ~ ~~ a---·~ ~ ~ - ~ic.e..-..-v.~~,4_~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~c--~~~r .~~~~~~~---.,t_~ ,a::; //d:~4~/?0T . k--:-,~,~ ~~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Armentrout 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_004_064 Armentrout Sites Sprinkle https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_106-commonwealth-v-jacob-baugher.pdf 08dbe92e20f1aae707cef13894b26cd5 PDF Text Text Received of the Clerk of the Circu,it Court of Rockin[!ha1n Coz,1;nty,the ori_ginal papers in the above case. - ~~~- ···········-------··--·-------- ����~~ .... ~ ..~.~···········;g_·················································································································Dr. ~ D. H. LEE MARTZ,Clerk of the Circuit Court of RockinghamCounty. Form l-:i8-Herlin. ��f • Tl"' 1 , 'l~~, n:" 1_nnt!"l nt(}( to to thn nc ·I? r n if' ~ pon +,r P Co ,, ~ '~!'Y , bByon • ff."~!'Y :r , r;on blP. cto Jt,, e J. t11 t,o prov t11_ t,h · t, th" rt+, of li t,-t,P.d t,h i ~ t,hP. ';O .,0 Pf !.'l th· t, t.h V EHl1.t,)'1 ' f i lP.d t, Fl -r ot 1;_ ~ fl e.,P,<"LPJ'l ,i ,J_(! �' . �.. . . d k <¼ ca , ...,.,f/'J/4..7/ -=c.zZ,._] V '[Al ~ of the said Cminty �, . .. r • . .. I I) )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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Baugher Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with a misdemeanor. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor 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_106 Baugher Kiser https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_290-commonwealth-v-jacob-myers.pdf d95fa56316a52f1ecacf09f7937dd3af PDF Text Text •• CO!U!Olr1I..UTB OP 'iIIUUI!!., P.OCY.I'Gl!,\!J OOUTITY,to-wit: Io ,he C1r<Ju1t Com-t of said Tl:• Jarors or Co;.u11;:r: th6 Co=r:,,-oai 1to Ootobo·- torm, lf¥ers, 1926, upon tl.uir oatLs zu,d ti.at the said he ic. Ica.rr.v Bull, i'elonioucl;y Bull t'eloniou.sly ul.1, ,l. did nnd. ".POU the iL :.cc..c! or -the 2.-oresa.te. 1tltll hie f13t al'orenld, givi.,,:, .llJ tr.e cow:ty to tl:• n.r.d ~ ,.,..e ,y t,.nt thG aic JUYo!"& Jacob 9t. nroresal~, on Tfi.1ch usld Jc.co~ 1·. nforesa! d L:.Il assault; t1'en M' there, in ant!. 1pon t.e tlound; or 7:tioo f.&y of Au,;,-,..:,t, did lru:g,.loh, t." aa.:id- .ort..l. the ano. ~om, a 'oroo"'i~, teloniuu3ly su!4 dill Jr.ill, ::11. r: ;,atd WO\.!?ll1_ s.:"or.as"-ld UkOD:ti e1r ont s c.toreaai!!. !". J';:rera tllc F. to the ,:1-id 'arr;, Stt. Ila~· o! A ~t, So.r!":; "· B'11.11 1r.. tbe count:, e.~oreao.~d, of" died; ld, a.tT;, P. 3ul.1, ono t1ortc.l ild. live; 8Jtt1 l!\ngui.J~d!tf tulz:, atoroa, da;, or .l>,e,.,.!!t, in t::,e ;yoer a.!ore::a!d, 1n t~e year to:: tho ;.e,:.t\ of lihe Ce.id llarry =~ tJ-.,-ust; otrll:a F. Bl> l tl1ar: 1U1d (1.e~e, G.id aa:c:i , wh;t. ~is ?. ~er ,ecob that do preaont ln tl.e count; on U.e 0th da.y of 111t,'llat, l9~o, 1r. o.~d. U.i].0:1~no :Ea.rr:rn in c! artl ....ow at ..,snding saiU.. Court e.t c,~ bo,....;.~ of t.. o cou."lty of Rock th o! ,ir&1~11 4o F. ll'\111 in man,,,,, a.r,u.1nnt tho peace ,;no. d~enl; tJ ct th•> :omrilo=t,ee.lth ot 71 !'Ji,ttif. ~i..is inllotmoo~ bell, is ~ound on t~e \~5t1mony or ~lartuoe Fau1 CampLell, Chas. svior,, i:i oourt Co□er. a.nd so'1t 1:.eror• the en~ lnon.a~d Crist, erancl. Jur; ,o ive nitnes Tc:- m ovto.enoo. �...' •• • • r • H ... ~ • .... " ~ i,- ..... - i:, ~~ 0 ~ ' ... ,, 0 1\ l • •' - ' I !I .... ... tJ ) t .. "' .... .. 0 ... (> I 0 0' .... '! ~ ,.. ,, "' • "' ,.. " 0 l;l .... ., " 0 CT " 0 -... "" < 0 " "' .. "' li.. .. ! .. .. " ., ... ..• 'o ~ C r, i:!: ' C :, I " �• ' •• Comn1onwealth of Virginia, l,r 'L· Rockingha1n County, I O•WJ · • Ja~•b P._ JJyers. Strio)(le:r 1 PenJ 1,,. Dean iu _BenJ F. Doan ar.d J. ,_ !'.u tu -~~pnie_B. S~xJclq.!"r (wlf-1' of __J. X! _A J J.A1.l.ce...A!' -.ih ! t• •Ufft 11 1111- .. 11111c,L_ IJ}tl • ,.J 111.. i-;u,l i.,fa11tl duu-,.,",I, 1u11I"'h:dJ nnl �n •,, C .. ... " () 0 ... 6... "'• '< . ,." ... " :, •., ""' ,. .,, • .. .. .. .. ., ... c. 0 0 ~ :,J 0 0 i ~ !l ~ '-< >., g '11 ~.,. < u, ~0 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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Myers 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_009_290 Bull Myers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_323-commonwealth-v-jacob-shipp.pdf 488be2d049970d9aa51896350d02388d PDF Text Text APR 1930 COM1v!ON11EALTH VS. ) felony JACOBSHIPP I t A-J (seduction) �t - J , �In the Name of the Commonwealth You o,e bmby ~, command,d to ,ummon 7/~~ of Virginia: J_;;_,;;:.:::t~'Ji5~ ::~:~; ~r.v..~~~ ::,:::t:t ~i::1::: ~~~'. =~ :::dff'¾o, Rocking~::it Court House 19~ to t«#/y and th, "l:::..:x_::zz;;:;..NW"'TH oga;mt indicted for a felony i1.ii.,de-m-H111tJr: shall not 01nit under the penalt·y of £100. And have then And this ... and there this Writ. rt, at the Court House, the c:>:<.~ oz the Commonwealth . ............... , Clerk P &: L. PRES:i. HARRISONllURG. VI,, �oxecuto1 ~ wlthlnSummonsto tk2f!L..-1n,;;_,aon ~ .'7o30 :.L..L oy delivering a true Uopy ot tht, ~ ~'• -;rL~, . . ~~ .. //?& . ; ~)' ~ - . c1 Mi. ---- ..,- ---. - ~~ ~l ~ " �,. .. ,• • 01ir..tJ of ~ '.-X u11. n.o i :a.t e .. ~ 1. ir: 1.u, eiT' o ~ri do .o or ..bo.-' t t. telorJ.o• lio.1t :.l,Y, •W co .:.neolio ...... , l~h .,tel" l Stoll.a. lmtt ..,1:1ea e·,;iae.nce. eel. • :im 1 s-ed'UJC and Lr.V'e il- :c C!l?MUT!.ed , l 11_:~ ~e....1tso ... • ,. n . , re ·w"'on ~O!'t - ' 1• -i"Ul ral:..ai. -~.:!._ .1.. ·_, ,rt• S4llru-a, Jn:, le 0. i'L- 1ve �• • - ., I .. ... ....... ~ ~ ~- .... ~ Jc _ -~ :e 0 1 .., " .. ► )? 'l ., ~· •,. .. .. •• .... .. .. .. ..." ..,... ..... .. 0 ., • •0 • t ~ • ... •O ~ ••• " "' "' 1'."\ • ""t- !. t' ;, " " l \ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Shipp 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_010_323 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_073-commonwealth-v-jacob-t-lam.pdf 5e58c82c4cd39684985211366d7abcc9 PDF Text Text r • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. t No 5 f ·3 · [Code, J Hurst ! Pulaski Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst·s & Manual, Guide & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5, 546, 617-18.J 11/ze jurors of tlze Commonu;ealtlz of rirginia, in a!ld for tlze body of tlze County of ... . ......... . ........ ' .. ~ .................................. , aTtdnou attending tlze said Courtat its 1 ......... term, i1ztlzeyear J i. on tlte -- ... ·.. ······· ~... ....... ~ rAJ...-~A,..,.._.,_ u..-.k-., .. 1" ............. J,/.L, ,,<) 'A\.,,~.A. .... .... ................... ~·-··· , upon tlzeir oatlzspresellttlzat , ill t/1eyear I l)_.~- . , i1ztlzesaid Cowzty, ivvvr:L ~ ?~ ~~ ····--·-···- ... ·················· ~ ... day of . ~ ··••·· ······ -, . ..,.,J_ ';;,-~~ ·• ~r::!7 I ""~ ~ ~ rw .... . ~~ .......... ....... 'VYJ.wJC . t~ ~ c,~••l 2i. ·~ t,,~A.,... "tJv-vv ~ ..................................... ········· .................... . .• ir.,....=, .. -~~ , ... ~ ... ~.. ~.... . ··/' against tl1epeaceand dig77ityof t!ze Ccmmo77weaLtlz of t'z):qilzia. Uponthe evidenceof.. CL~/11::~.~ r..... &dA...~~.h.?y-........................................ . witness ....swonz m oprn Court and sent to tlze Gra1zdJury to give evideace. ················-·············-' Clerk. �_) - :r. )> -I ;::o C rn CD r r ,.---A- �The 'Jourt that evidence 8hot-; ting loacted 11~ liciotrn 1d throws ci:r'cumstances. The Court r enc e that .rith 11 shot. assRult-;--the upo the they if any provocation ithout Rain Moobe:r-ry having :prisoner the necessit~, or make goon the plea ins true tE the rreo.Lam snot believe <Jury that OhaR.Howber:r.y of showint; of not they believe with f-; gun loacten injuren ann wounnect Rai0 presurnption is Lam int 8nr1er1 s?,in consAouences act. is p:r.ima extfmua- guilty. if Charles it :previ- RU"T'viven.said &nci the,..e~, sain :f:rom the Chas .Poobe:!':i~y ri th a GUil in Lam's n-eo.Lam shot ous possession facie tn.e (Tury that instructs from tl1e evi1rith Mo1'lbe-·•ry.that f:r>ornhi8 r::hot the sair~ ��NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, t. VA. ARREST WARRANT. \ COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, TO-WIT: ;/ ,,;;._,111!.. ll:tt4-~~~, a Can,/ab/, WHEREAS, __~h_~------~~---------------of co~plaint and inlmmatioo the said county, ~......... on oath befn,e me, .. ___ 4.,c..c:c _____ a Jnstkc af ,aid Caunly. has this day made of the said county, that d~---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- of the said county, These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice to answer the said complaint, and gi,·e evidence Given under dealt 190&_-:_ __, in the said county, with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, to command yon forthwith the body of the sair! ___ ~_4 ..k~o? my hanrl and seal this ========-=----_-= _____________ of Virginia, of the said County, and to be farther ~k-~d-f~ to appear Jz~ 2_) ____ ~ ____ day 0L ___ on the _______ to law. did to apprehend £~------ __ 4___ And you are required to summon ...... /ZrL;c~ on the examination touching the said offence. h __ ~-------------• __2., ~------day of_____ -----=·i}r~Cc ______ =_____ =---______ in the year 190_:'3.__:. .J. p [SFH l �Conim on11·er1Uh cs. } Arrest Warrant. __________ q_µ __ d~-------4~ ~---- ~,A~~ :_(/fr~----~~ ~~~~/,t: JC:veellfr'd by arresting' thP 71'if71in 11"11,rrrrnt delil'Ning rmrl the body of_. be fore .., _. r, Jnsti,ee and by 1H1med of' Hoeki 11,_g'/uun Connt-u s11m,nwni,ng 11·itnesses the 71'ifli i 11 in pPrson. Constable of Rocking/tam this Counf_)1 • ���r . .' • Hurst's Standard Furms, Annotated. r1·octe, i§~!JGfl-iO, amended, Acts tR9j-6, p 93j; VIRGIXIA, COUNTY To OF /ra~~~ These are, in the namA of the Commonwealth rant, ..--- d Va . of .said County, and to the of Virginia, to command to convpy and deliver into the custori.y of the keeper of said jail, the body of Luray, ·,--. , TO-WIT: ;!h.C'4~-¥&.,,..,'Con.,tahle -~ 1 Hurst's Gui<le& Manual, pp. 402, 504-6; ~l·•yo's Guide, (67-8-ol<l eel.), :,2-3.) Keeper of tC-;Sn:~reof: forthwith I Hurst & Company, Commitment to Answer Indictment. } No 9 ' · -· a-.-,.____ ... .. . you, the together . sairl sergeant, with , fore me, this war- charged , a justice the pear with beof a felony , on the .... / ,.: o/ ./tatI and you, tlrn keepPr of the said ~.a--~ jail. are hereby rPqnired to receive the said into your jail and cuRtorly, that he may be ierl f6'f•tlw snirl off(•11re h, forte 1,lw coun ry court of :.-aid connt_v. anrl him there safely keep, until he ,;\1,1ll be cli:;:.charged by clue conrne of lu1,· ~ I Jb 6- Gin·n 1c1, d a11d seal, this .1 &"~ day of .() [L. S.] ( A j11~1ic-ecannot llail, in <'fl SP of f!·looy ,-i. e., no nff,mce punishahle with dPath or confinement iD the penitentiary", unless "r>t1ly it liµht suspicion of guilt falls on the 11ccused "-sf'P (;o e. sec 3960, amended, Acts 1893 6, p. 365. For torm of recognizance of ac-cus,,<Jtin his appc·11rance lwtore the c,,unty court. SPe liur~t 's Guidf' & M,rnual, p. 111, No. 4. For commitnH'nt or recognizance for fnrthn appearance t,pfore thP justice, &c .. seP Code. sPc's 3963-5, and Hurst's Guide & Manual, 113-14, Nos. 7, 8, and 9. For r~cngDiz,rnce of witnP~SPS for ariwaranc1• bPf,,re irranrl jury, SPe <"odP, sec. 3969, amended. Acts 189,5-6, p. 935, and Ilurst's Guide & Manual, p. 112, No. 6. I\S inrlictnwnts for felony may, and oftentim1·s are, n,ade at sessions of the graDd jury, spPctally called, without notice, ju&tices do not usually recognize witnesses.) �' �. .. . . . ' . �J �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. tN f o. [Code, J Hurst Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ! Pulaski & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] TO-/;f"IJ': 17/ze jurors of tlze Commonu;ealtlz of T'irginia,in and for the body of tlze Courlty ot ......... ·. ~ _P!'vt> -e-12., ... . ..... .. ., and nou·attending the said Courtat its term, in tlzeyear ijl ~ .... ································ , ltJJOll tlzeir oatlzspresent tlzat ·~· against tlzepeace and dig17ityof tlze Ccnunonwealtlzof P'il~qillia. [lponthe evidenceof <{ (!_f ~ }Jzl::k~ Rtd:f.:)JL,n,..½ ................ ························ ...... . witness ... swom iJZope1z Court alld sent to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ... ···········•·····• ······•···········-···' Clerk. �I ~ -- -C !I 1 :1 f' 0 l = :r. ,.,.., ~ ,z )> -I ;::u C rn CD -r ~f r --. -. ,; "" ,.-A-. r~ 2 c=; ...., 0 J 3 m ...., 2 "Tl 0 )Q ► -~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ,;::- "''./, ~· �NUPEUINTEND1BK'l' OF '.l'HE Vmm~IA PENl'l'ENTIA RY, Sm: a prisoner ronfined tence pronounced No. th at ......................... :']G. ..~'..J\.LD:.".':' ......... It appearing in the Yirginia Penitentiary for a term of .J . ......seam, under sen- o··- o ··t by the .. nooJ·:u Court of 1: r-11 .. . .........•. . ter·m ' l 9 ( ..0 . has served out half of the term of irnpriRornne11t for which Rhown uy tbe p1·ison records. and it fm·tber appearing ............................. was Rentenced, rm tha,t the sail1.. ................................. 00 .No. rs a fit person to ..10 receh·e ::1 parole, .. will not be dependent and having furni8hecl RatiRfacto1·y aRsurnnce upon public or private \\71:',the Board of Dire<·tors of the Penitentiary snance of auth01·ity at the ·blrnt cha1·ity; now tbe1·efo1·e, of the Ntate of Yirginia, in pm·- 7, 1904, do parole tlrP veRted in nR by Act of ARRembly. approve<i darch Rflif1 during thP remainder of ,·iz: That ::.r, ..term of se11t1"11ee, upon the following ronditfonR- Rhall at all times during- this parole c-onduc:t .. cw hone8t, Rober, pea<·eable, ind1mt1·iom,, and 1nw-abiding 1 ncef'pt ::rnd.rontinue tifieate hereto in tlie emplo_\·ment secured fo1· . ... . self ns ritizen: aiid tlrnt. ...................................... . ••1 l .............................. as per employment rer- nttached. I underRt,,tnd '✓7tel'mS of this my ~e ~j ~p0/ n,nd agree to perform all its conditions. ~~ ........... CiJ ~ ~ r o. (i)~~~ ~~ .> (,4Qt . . . . . ... . ......... . �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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob T. Lam Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony aiding an escape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Aiding an Escape 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_073 Griffith Lam Wood https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_223-commonwealth-v-jake-kelley.pdf 15ba194af4e44fe8ecc0afde8fe2446d PDF Text Text ~~~ n - ~ I- ~/~ ~IJ ... . ��.Jf J ��11,'(·11r,l11 1,. du• l,,..t 01 Ill\ .1l•1l11, •1\f' r 1h;11l h111..- nw ~11 i •Ip tnr' C';vd. 1,hil.- a 1·11,7t!l 111'"" ~tart-. iinct" rlW"trmh 1h} uJ j,11), n m:tN'll ho11J11:J .11111 hi1•. 1 1l11rlw11J111,1~,1;11, \tt":•r1•n M i.cnt 1)r 1,;,,-p1M a 1.t,.illrn:tc.10 fii:lu a Joel witJl :l dt.11II) 11•11l',i11111111 "' uf 1hi1 ~t~lf'. r,r l:110"1nd~ C'ClO'-t)f'd SUC'hdi:.Jl~. .,r1cl,!, ,1 I v. 111P"' hi111 • d1,r1v. ifl :aJt!!JI_.,.\H::,pnn, or ¢uJ cir llttt'pt \\jtlmt uf fl1•,,..1,It1!C" b,:,1n !.uin .,,.J,,l11ddo, ni; o,, <If1hii. St--.ut, '"'1111niun,:y, ut .lh1..t', 11"tooviio,,.h :-.., l1-r1r, me or a.iJc.l (If .i ~1,1.,...1 \l'l:'3f"III, rillw1 ,,ul·ln ,, tn 1m m ,1"1,n l1111rl,1 1>1'}"''' n Htlllm 11,ut,,1!11"1 t.lnU.-ngr ttl f•Jh· u 1fud v.ul, a, ,le.JI) \H 1• n, f'1el1,1 ~·r-r11·t),_.,.._._ r'li lkui,:,r, ,n •ul or a~:i,t n am 111.m11rr111 Ii li11t11' t;.KI. - ------- --------- ��;, lJ !)w l1f:t...,,1Gn.l!nu touch.injl' lh~ ~id nff~ .. .• in th,~ year 19 . �I • .. J .:,. I �' • • • \ • l. .. • .' 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 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jake Kelley Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor violation of labor laws. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Violation of Labor Laws 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_223 Kelley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_001-commonwealth-v-james-airey.pdf f8596e6f4e4226f350e061bb47be7489 PDF Text Text 198 �197 ,, ��20'7 4 ::::;;:==--~ .. �204 �203 ��20-1 \ �200 �99 �210 �. r �Rockin.3har. Co nty, .it: to J. s .. ess~r 1 y Cleri< o.f the ~-~ 1 , .. certify thaw to the jail of' aai( o:r ea1, county, ·"'ay of •.• .......... " that county, f'o '1 felony ... ')f{I.~~- h , ic__. of' G'11 : Cotmt~r rlay trie bef'or., in corfo, t t d, i by $.. .:·............ .t,(\. ~ . court .<) 11.ereby a.y comt i t I hfl.ire this ~.. 'e ~-. . county 1000,, l ,~.,,,. . ••• . •. •. •. ••• . • . • Goun "· li:s, th t he, in "'n · i county .. ~. the . Ji.;. y c urt 01~ the ~ . -~ . . . . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . . . • .• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . ~ " Gi v .,n under .Ty- h n ~ thi ..1. .i...-th JJJ.• • o.y of. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900. �~~ ~ .......... ~ ~~ ~ ~ u �. , These are therefore, and bring L in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some other Justice (\. . of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ________________ ·--·----------------·------------ 71___ Al'v-.Aa'i> __________ 00 \JM~.----··--·-------··-------·---··-··----·-·-------·-------·-·---···--···-··········-··-·---------·-··-----------·-···---·--·------··--··--------------------------------·------·-------·--------------·---- answer the said comp1{ii\1t, and to be farther ~urn:,_ Q.~ ,~_,st 1 •'--••-••• ..... U••••••••h•hUh• to appear .. ••h•hhh•h•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • and give evidence ••• • •••••••••••••• ' PRINT, HARl11SONBURG. VA. • •••••••-- •• to law. And you are required to summon ,~ . L-~ £._,,.,,_~., 6 6L 1dk. ; ~. • •••••••• ••••• in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my, hand and seal this REGlSTEq dealt with according 2..~··· ------~~~------- ••••H - ► h• ••••••••• on the day oL~~ 1. H* • ••••••• ••H •h••• ••••••• examination ··---·'" · -· ·· ·· ·· ·· ··- • •ho+ .......... touching ••••••••••••••••••• h•••••• •••••••- the sai~l offence. the year .._; .. ······-···-·-·······-···-·-J- LqO 0 P. [SF.AI,.] �,,.,...- . .., Omn 1nonwpr1 li,h ~ ArrestWarrant. /!8. ~ .................................. r· ·a:=~. Executeil the wi,thin mTr>,stinJ! nncl by boily wn7'1'nnt rlelivr>,rinjf tlte of'~~·flMAy~ . .Jf?..~~····················· bef'm·c .... fl, Ju,stir-e of 1ioc76inJ!hmn and nnnied swnnioning by the Comity within witnP-sses i,n, person, t-hi,s J. j7,}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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Airey 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_003_001 Airey Plaugher https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_190-commonwealth-v-james-c-armentrout-et-al-.pdf 52d3f894b79481f7e6ab9341944b6f39 PDF Text Text �... 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' Arul:"ltrong ce'.j.a b,:,:fo :ro t>.ni>rnrA form :f<>llo.,,•ir.g: ...1,1 1•;n1tr~v··~ ~ ..,f o)io~- 1~ !~ ~ •~bo· ~-eni11erto, sa~ <1 C~au~. not o.opal"t thence tl·11.::1tJ~ ,jl:ove :recognizance tUll torco U'\lll vt' .auv1•y.,l to tho m.s of tl.,J Cor.'.,~•.- t; e Tl,ma.itior. \Jntlarv•rittun. 1 .{j,.,.• /•:-i:at Ol"'.ght·i•tib~ 'laive ~~· so tb1o o1'11gut11>r.. rec~r,:1zc.r.cu 1H .--uel that :.r...scror~ 110 r.~,:1 s~ai: pe:-,ior.ally -:J-2 e "'" Yow v.hc'".:?•,•1U;. ihe 1laict. Cle.u.te I. tmd nhe.ll t.l" o oxo1~1oc ck.11tlce")'i' in J,. ~la" ,ta l .. A1-·ot~oi,r. ,,•·all ~ti'o:r:;:ar.~ ~ thei.r 'l~l. Tho· :ia.1C Olauau •a.i;te Z!lrt 1.:wi~d o:r their th" ._ai~ Olnudo L. ~":~..... •t{ t•t ""!lan'1• ""f"~it.;:,-1r 1t111.o11,~ult ~ fi.1". -:..· ;,g e-tic: tr- ..o 3>0 l:~•f ~~ively _~t ' ~",.n •• :r., t'<-riW~rong T&S oor:victlld 1:.hout l\!aviJ o- tl'.c f'81t! ::1?:al.2. ·oe void, bJfor O<-'Y'J:"t, nlne to ro:r.A1n 1n and v1r~u&. Ta.}:';)Lend a.cknowl"''<l.ge1. before :ar,·1uonburg, tn the naid count; an<1 State, n:.o, 111 tho tct;tn at tr.e /\fl} 111(\ yo r ~w, i,,wn oi' l!~!"".'inonmi.,,r,-! ex-of:f'1c1o a J\wttoo 01 tl.~ euc.i. ~ ill {If-~,, .( 'I~l,l,, -/4 { vk/i ;;,,t// -- fa 0: /~/C. .,/(A" rcry,., ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James C. Armentrout et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_190 Armentrout Cole Herndon Womack https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_032-commonwealth-v-james-c-armentrout-et-al-.pdf 8aab8912c23490f63508be53b79d88ff PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending the said Court at its.ht~ upon their oaths present thatr W~ of Virginia, in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, ................................... f.~; term, in the year 19,62 .. , ..~ ..... ~-Jr/~ .. ..... k~ ..~................................................................................. . against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ······ ·········································· ..................... Clerk. �• 'S~c_-JJ2<.d.. ' ' - Commonwealth vs. . ~· { INDICTMENT . ·(p·~--~0,-/2;;¥.W.1.;. /~7············ ..··)···· .N~~w~ "-~~ A TRUE ------~--• BILL. • • ♦ Foreman . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James C. Armentrout et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony train obstruction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Train Obstruction 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_032 Armentrout Cole Herndan https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_158-commonwealth-v-james-dawson.pdf c27581f6e5996c0489804966f66b7538 PDF Text Text (prJ.I h 1 ,,1 N,,d.111., '·tm ll ""'' fap n 1, ·, //,r ,1/1m . fr1lJ 1111.,111,,I J· 4&v0ry '1, (J,,.,.?'r 4 ~ P"/- !:1 4, . 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Mi r1~0 da1Jbt, not ~~ly until S'r'~ aucl cluo~on ent, he ia i,r,:,•,on 11ullt; ~f\d "'1.0t. tr.ill la t."le b•tr(len ot to boyvn1. ov~,r, N~» n- :i.ia &a1ilt :r..1at- b9proven of mere o..isl)1~1 on nre not. auf'rt oten,t. yo--..1ea...,_ 0( i""Vlct t~'J acc:1ae..1./,. ou t1t·..1at b9 •'-l1•• that ~he cire;~~sL.:l!loae a·:~J.Ded l'.a-Y1'1,& ..:om=.tt.t&J. th-e o.f!'fJl'lso ·he tr~lc~ man, in the oyo ot every the aOQ>"ed cm th~ Calll1!1onwealt!l, b~t Olrciimat1.~1cds be• rr that :xi:t. 7ou ,at.:.3t Also 11111 t.o be u.,,.-, lhl,t lnco~aietunt lh" aceuooi At"e co~s~al6nt ~road s,•ain11'L l:ia be i--"t.t1e•t'\d 1f'1t'?l !L""lf othe!" 1a ,,.11lty. th1111rou m1n• ~•T-lit the ~c~~a.,.;. w-!th the tr ~i :.sllonn.l U. 1n. ta'"t.• c.cr.i- y:n,. d""1bt n,1., �..• • • ' • • • �.. •• • • Th(:! Oo~rt trcr1 inot:•J.oto thv tt~, thero thf..) ,rlJen4'& otrunr. ot.anoon gr,;und:u ot ,nuptc.t.on or ara Tilley thvu;;ti thtl.Y :any bo\ lAvO eircu.1u1Ln.nc&t1 ,;~i oh may ntrord &__;a1not the aeouaod., e1Juplcio:1 tu.H·ely "fitho·Jt ar-J n1>t 11urrto!c1r.t t.o nr4-s."'t • jur-y that yet e1 re,~ .. !:IOI' co'."'!.cln:11v.:1~vl\·hmoe ...~o c:on""'!etton o!' L~• a<."r:!;iuoa. v. Cui,. 90 Va. tnb • �I �• •• ' • • Thr ON·.:•t,4:-,nt.t'"'•i:tn tli 4 j·..L._../ that to Wf\!'r:l.r!t tho nv1J ~.co ur.c.ulJ be such a~ 1r true, A eou·,r1ntit()n iJfC'.l.ld&xolu,111 sll r&t.1or:~1 Jo,J.bt or U:o 1n=toeanoe o-r +.hG o1;1t)c,,sed. 'Ihf 1~ p~eCN..~ld to~• until innoo~,t nn(.) hv T"netiJ it&Ottt"~ in that l.R '1Jd•1ood 'llfhleh estt\. ,liuheO h1o guilt beyo~d sra1 ,mot!lor tho pr'.Xlf be dlr .. ct or clro=a a1c!: th~t o• azcl~doa t o a.ce:ue&rl. terrod a~y r~~1onal '!'?'le guilt boc'L\:D') tho t,cte la eotabltehedJ p~as.lllp .... ion ofinr.oc.cne& guilt. ~TPOthaato :>t t!'.:e aecoaftd pr<>vod aro b\.,t. ·hf'y muot be L'"'le... s!.11t.0'1t. with •Jntil n ro&ao,ta'.>le .an \al, or ,r,ot -;10,1bt t L m..tet be ~he tn~on&noo ta not. c:i,iot.>ter.t Cle ocr,1c1nd t.o be in- wlt!:t hl• 1.n!U)CCICe• • g,J1lt, �' • •• • • • • �••• • ,, • �.. • ' ••• • • �' •• •• • • �• •• •• • • �• •' • •• • • Tnet.r·..iotloYl l Wo. 6. j -- :,_,,...A..,.L. �• ...• • • • �• • •• •• \ • • �t ...' - • • �• •• ' • tu.atrJotio,1 No. 51. �.. •• •• • �...• •• • �• • �• •• • •• ' • • ngt. • «:0--.-0,/..u,. al--+uu o, f! the aalc! I -----------~---------~------- .. tk,a • .aa-~h~ ~ ~ ordln 1von \Jnd r 111•. 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L I ~ 0, ' ... ,,, • i: - ..'- ~11 a t • • - ' .._,. • • ( .. ~ • l • • ........ f t,..,.I,:.{ ~ w- t. ., <• .. ~ .,. f �' •• • • " - • �• I :11• filo,.irt 1.1:e lurJ' lr•~,-,,cta Ca:&c,,r,..,,.l UI to i,ro.-e «vex, •~.&t tto .. t-le do~~t. u to ..,,..._t-e-citnece•••~ --•..,-W, /0\ tht>Y are bound tc F,iv7h1" the and f1t1'f'lm tho Jury or t.ta, ,r that no1. suilt;r; by •a reaeo~ahle ca■A which the court •be •••t:1■ 1d benefit ot ouch rt,rther tull• doul>t" 1• ~•ruit, at'1.er the onti~ •That ot&t• c-c,rJpe.r!son ari! ~on 1der l t~u ' .Ja of tho Juror• 'l l~ th~L Mnd 1 tlon 00~9\otirJf\ 1sa se..,-y roaocm• 981":rirl u:4 the tr.~ ac- ,,__ &.'"'?.d1-r they t: tr1r01 tc c,nv•ct !'ce1. n~ces~ cus&d or any or:e~ae •heteoe-ver, doubt t:urdPn to~ th~t ~oral t~ey oonnot say t~ey roQl ~n ahl~tno oarl~~nty of t!lft ... truth 1t thA c~~ro • Cebotur 1 • C e. :;. OrruJb. 5.CO• .ar.i O:r an 1 ....r ~ ».' <.I""!<:<>. l5t1' ~=----=---- �• •· l • • , • �• "l.... L!lo O'fl1lanoe tt,1& cue ln g-~1lt or the aocue~4, roa•onii~lu t~tJ, doubt t.-:> acquit. nor lit ct tl1• u. L~" ro1lt h.Li2, tt\;.ff1c:1ont i,vtdoneo lt taile to eotabl:ah ~C the ace~u~, f'or t.he jur/ t.ha.t. the greater thur. 1t la more t.hrul tht,,t. he lo 1'\11.0etint. t ::at more 1f'U1ght or prapo. dor.t:.oo or the 1Tl1.1otrriant: proba.blo tMt To war!""n~t. la no re~aO!ln.hlo 1l/81t 2 ,. lnl-••JA• r-9 ' ... b~yone • ~hen 1t io th•t~ a:-e inetructed a·~rpporte tho al 1egationil nor 1n l t s ll'f"lo1.ant 1A ;;ullty it still ot tho t?le prn~ab!llt1 :te:sor.at:-~~Ja fl the ll0~1'OU conv1ot.11)r'I �• • • • �• • ' '• l T110 Orn.rt 1neth.lG'ts t.he jm·•1 that upon tho 1nda in ~hA l)Ofl.clu~\Qn ot g•.tllt • • o~ th a <legrco or rrom ~he J t onlv la ~'o.l• uoed ~Jt it t>-e crin.,. ov1donce, thv evJ'1once t'ellO• Jur•'>r• degr•• ar tn this •h~u.ld rho ,.u1tt becu~•o r at"t•r caeo, en.tort.,!.a havin~ 11!ld l\fter •ho ba'a'lce o.:J ~o L~e 9~-~ :ony lwll•ve ot•11 e-meultu.tton 1r MY 1n- 1e ht~ dat; ootortain )f" all "11..h hta donbt. •• to r.1.ch deg:-ee or th, jury g111t 11-..aly eonsh\'Jr":l s re~•onable or the acc~at>J, it lo~~• th& jury ~he acQ~a~d 1a guilty, trll'"l"'OndQr h..ia or., oon•tet.tona amply n:~ T! er<1fo1·0, nlLhuugh that b-fll!~r~ a oonvlot1on w1L~ ~eap~et is 11kew1•~ true dl'v1 d1.ut.l memher ut 'the Jur/, of tn,~ or tri&l to Uie n?t guilt., dlfrer,mt, :.c �r..- as w .~ • • a "tv • 0 • e• • f :, , <S 0 0 • l • I • • • ,, l �' • • •• t., c~ _, • imo,r The Oo.1.r10lnotr-.iots tho Jur-; Uu.t.: - zz:ac•~..._. t.he acc.,, 1ed to poln't. o-1t a•,1 oUtor t~ t....'le Jur, the 1~d1ot:&~t. r~~ll.i ~ <lid o rea.aon u~ hla lo he o~ltoJ , .ct t J.ut.y ~ et-12.:!:•::al ager:.t er to ~ei Tho pn.o:mor 1• pro~=ed W1t11 ~1• g-111t 1aaot....~1•a~od, • ' ~ l<J,....() tnob1l1t:, cMrged o·tt hie !n to be 1nnoc ~t nor l• h~ <o ba projidl~od to point. upon to vlnd1e~te o:'!"er.ee th1:1 gu.1.lty pl\t"ly, OYminnoce~~e b7 nor by n•Lming the �• • • • • • • �------~~------------. diet in thlc t~o - Galle, the c~•e, character And tho ri;.~t. evl<lence h~ve a rtiht to ~1ve ~~c~ ~olght. to o~ ·hv aco:.aaed a.a t ho;1:,na7 ..i&e:=. pr-,,por • OaOJ':'L tut'th<'r lo the\:- or thdy ln~tl"lll> d\ aorat.H>n, hie good character .~ u,., to fl.Oq;J.it he aocuaed 1t they bol1•vo or h1o r.ooct cMrs,;,t.er 1e tr:.it1'lc11;1nt t.o r&iss rJ01..1bt at1 •,:, '?.lfl guilt ,-:'iff:'l -. . <u.ry t!,al. ·hOJ h&Te upon tho the evld~ ,oe n. r-e11so..'1.&tile tih-" ~•11'1enco o'f t.bo cal8fli 11' t'!f)""- �' • �'•------- 'l'he jury ,re tnatruot"d a dottbt 8ft ""'-Y be honest1y ~"bste.nt1al and material fle,qeom.ble ""ro!'f'~d.. that Tt ntst ~o austa1n "arrant i'aots t t. t'a<>t epqent1al to any to J):-ovo th~ orr~noe doubt n.tet. be baeed u·,on the ev1.denoe, not he an ub1tra~y It must he eertoue an hOt1u1ttal. ,toubt le •11011 Rn~ ~~•Pnn~blY entertained•• 1• ~u.Jrant~~ hy t~e ~v1 en~~. 1te<'lf. thRt "reasonablo r vraw-s out of dou~t, tto ~~tdenee. evidonoe '1tllout end •uoetant1al or ln ord11r to rt must be a doubt or material fact or neoeneary tor the jury to believe,,,,..,,__.....,. to find :C..J. a v e1<11ot of conv1ot1on, ;1~ not ot imnatertal c.1nd}:;, : cat111•■a1 c1rou.r.'.latancee. �f , • • • • I • • • ' • , . •• ' • • • �•• The court instruct• the jury w1.tnenseo ls o. 'l\lf>8tton exolua1vely ·'"'•t, --:here a n,1llll'er eaoh other, equally belanoAd, ~op~arance fying, surrounding the or&dibility or the for th& ;jury, ,ind thll law is teali.t"W direct.lY opp,os1t.e t-o 1a not ~ound to ~~ruo the wo1tht or nvidnnoe 'l'he jury have the rtght of the ~itneaao~ and their intelligence .,:r th~ jury or -.ttnassea that on the atan~. o.ppe.rent candor to deterrntne, lll!lnner of teat!- ·hAir and rat~neaa, ttelr or l•ok of 1ntell1v.enc~, o1roU!l18tancea srypeariny and from all on the •rial, 10re iroi--t?':j-'of c-ed1\oo, and to i'l1;re ,..rodlt • trom the ~1JJ>~rem the other whlch r.itne•"ee acoo:d..lngly .. ae �• • • • • • • ' • • • • • • �- Cornmon\vealth .. of Vtrginia, w , - COUNTY O Jl ~OCK I NG I IAA'\. To•wl l : IN Tl1E Cl~Ctirr COURT OF SAIO coux·rv~ ~vAv~ ··•·1••> ,...... -....... . I •• Ctcrt.: - �T C'\ '-''1' ~t:, ~·~ l ~f:' • ~. ~ i:., ' - ~ ~....--, ":::, "' : .t <-=::,.--. ~ /;{: - m r r t'> '--l' ~ ! ~ ti Zt ~ :0 C f11 ,'i ::) ~ --i • 9 3 0 ~~ )> ,) f",r &i l ~ -t'Z c:, Cl .... ::r i- [ ~. ~ ..., ' ~ ;-. ' I ~ I • ~ ( c,... ' "'-t\( I 'U• ~ ~ ~ f \ ~ �/k;~ au-.~~d_,_ q_ ~ /' {~ecwt-- er-~ ·Jt)-0 ~ c/ ./41 7 ~- <h:7-~, V 4A..L ~ , ~ a.-,,/'~ ~ c( ~ () a?/!d7~/v1l>~ • I I �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Dawson Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_158 Coleman Dawson Meyerhoffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_179-commonwealth-v-james-f-hoover.pdf 59a2ced30112da3d7aa1fcd3bd798b8e PDF Text Text • • Con11non,vcalth of Virginia, COUNTY OP l{OCKINOHA1'1, Tu wll; IN TH" CIRCUIT CUUl{T OF SAIO COUNTY: • ............ '•· �.... CQrnmon,vealth ;•s. • { "if l 1, ff o- Qf}-y~1,t A c., ' INDICTMENT. TRUE (;'' "' (· t ,· ..._, ~ BILL. , F.•,1'11ht11r J7 k-.i) 2--( Jv '/) ~ t-, ~ -..~v t'J/1. • • ~, 1--:..' • , - •· ' • ,. �1te ~tipt her thtJ.t JW?eB :'. lo.ru ··i. , tile deo15•o, t1 or said ·& on.e o" five "ir,•.n1• ~ .. the loc"JX' 1~11, >o•·-t - &aid court of enld elidr in rel,tion :11111..m l'h~llipe "" ,.ror•a id ry J ,, wbo hiu1 been ap-po:1nt.ua ti•. ,c.ttl-,• ~ ~ -""~..... id nun.._ • -- v. ~,4 • ., ~ ~11St1at -oerry r.oo-v1;r to aeoert anJ it so 1.0 Ollike eq~sl 111 kind tho offer ·o.forosa1,1 """ b7,iec!"tO J!ll:lCt ,. n d rer, ort t.. evidenne Ccu .. t o.nJ nnd fntr 1:urti~ion to of Pf!l'\t t>. J,!. noover ,1-.ere- and 1'1,, l e --P?--.:1, 11 J'lUw:i :r.aee. ~o the Grti.r.d Jcry to t:ivo cv-td.,:coe. F. Huover. A tn1e blll, or :<ode t.o ea1<1 "11:11..,, J'h1l 1 1!)s, th 1911. Sop~. ()" ..ho o! ~ctob•..r 191C \ 00\\'0lll to "hetl:e:r l-'. P.ol'Jver b11r.E' _____ Cori 1,.- or not the ttmbo:r trl'orea:11t1 ,'1118ru..sce-ptJblo ;,artition Opo:n. the rreuont !rs ,.-; th 1 • tent to bi<.s 1,1• oy:!.n1on ,u d orr,.r 7;)le·hor ew~rn 1r. q,en upo.r: "-htJl r oatlHt on tl'!n 8tb llay c! "oYe rb,or 1t t'r.e ~;fjar 1c~11n. Co~lnnic,nert- ;r..mee 1. Boever , in 1 Rocv.,r to 'llilll...- :!luoncQ thv 1.t! E. o, Rul~ton ?orer,Jlll, ct. nont to J.J.Fiokor1l'IJI ~--· fGr t1~o. Clerk. �• } "' { rl i... " "~ 'S ' -~ N \J ~~ '-,) =---pt( '7~""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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James F. Hoover Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor bribery. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Bribery Bribery 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_179 Hoover Phillips https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_177-commonwealth-v-james-henderson-et-al.pdf 087b3bbbc85f7f24adc6782b42ab4c63 PDF Text Text State of Vir~inia, R.ockinghacn County.. to-"·it: ~ or the In lh~ ~~url said Coun\y: • • •-t!.i--""- .. ....__~- ....1,r,'-11,c,.. w +•tt• I 11,,. o( ,, 1.-t1r1rl1; I I c in tbc ~ml• nib 4-ttrl f...an 1, ' fl 11l 111ce fdoo1 ,:··,=men·1r.:t: hl. of \ n tlu: ki~ ., ... rud challd 1 u-n: r .:iw \ agaitt'lt •I ·h a!~ '40ffl1DCiuc- ndkntkfo•~llx-l'" (IClC1! mJ •If>(ur.:htt pr, �..... ,,.. • � 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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Henderson et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony break and enter. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter 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_177 Ellis Henderson Jinks Robertson Tutweiler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_013-commonwealth-v-james-robinson.pdf 9350052fa6ddc751065aeec1ea4678c5 PDF Text Text ., Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 11· 35. [Code, J Hurst & Company, Indictment. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ( Pulaski City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] ··········' 2'0-f//I!1: IN THB COU.NTY COll.RT OF S/JJJJ CO[/}~'l'Y: .. , a11d1zou·attelldillg tlze said Coart at its .. ' 'It r1.r;ai1zst tlzepeacea!ld dt/;nity of tlze Ccmmo1ztcealtlz .!!f I 'i!J!inia._ liJon tlzeeridnza of .............................. . .....witness swom in opell tourt a11dsent to tlte Grand Jury to gice ez1idenre. ·········' Clerk. �•.. --- ~ ~ ~ )> ~ ;::u C rn CD r- r . -,. co" -.., ,, ~ "' '1 :,; ,.3 ~T,l . -n C E- ~ , C -= --. ·== -~ z """ I r~. ~ 0 r=; - ~ ~ ,-i ·fil ~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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Robinson Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alchohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alchohol 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_013 Robinson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_218-commonwealth-v-j-sherman-and-h-arbograst.pdf 4e6cf9ed628174c047b6269013b5bf06 PDF Text Text ' • •• :ouri ..:: o! to.ct 1~t-.a""', tC-'l'i ~-.: Jn ;he ~!:z~lt T.he Juror,:;, th1:1 ).Q~:,• o: Mi4 Coun~~: !our~ of' t~e ti-le Oor:.mol:7As1i.b 1• ~ounl:: or loi;,~ln.,-r.l t.ho!.r o.a~ht:J _proaent, that r'e1Jru9.r., tor,1, 1:H9. in the ot on L~orth Natn ~t:root. aairl :'.}:,u1t:, boltl;· tbo f•r•on ttu1n lid f<ta:t SJ !elonlouel:, a:ld "i!'!'lnst d t bere. t.o-r.1 t: t.he ..:otJ.L\t~ t4!'cre:au.id 'tr:d ORrr:; or vi: J 11t. ani :no wUl \l/J~t.,'l::i-a1:t21't o• .~. •~id t"'e J'0~•3tlt tt.1 11, rat,. ~elonSocal~ in 9~1i0ott, Your lloll.o~B ou th,.• l•1:r t-1.ad;;osr folor.lautsl;::r 'in tl')n :tty b4Jlnf" rr.::ie,1 w1 •1, . tbs aa.14 ,.,.l.!'10: r. bl on 1... of b:~ss tnu~kd in rm u~on o~~ ~~~e~ ~- Shif!'l~tt, m! 10:.:0. nror, 8h.,ri "ln !l!r:-d."7J1.rr;r \"r1101Mat )eoe1li:)e!", a1 .... 9.'·e an Msa::l~. r.:r:ld 'or J·l.'ll~O tt>.e 1u1.h d>~:t or larriaonbu.re in , end now ,it.t11nd1rifP' t~,, ,,.t it:J '.J! 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Sherman and Harry Arbograst Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_218 Arbogast Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_309-commonwealth-v-james-snow.pdf b668a47e00fd54268ff19364ae41bcad PDF Text Text TIU; ('1)\1'111);\l'E.ll.'rll /11 /IIF \\ (.11111dwitl,,11 'nur \n,l Put, ul ,11.. 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(-, # .J -,,.~ -l. tL' ~• .,, ~-,(.,t<;t,~A ._ ,(' Mi;tt\t• ...,, ,,, beJw/f of tl,t: C'ammonwc.•altl, -'f"-"17 J,,· ll•w .J ,,. ..._f'L--:tc:-t L J. 10 •""-:I ldb/J11 ..J #f �• Cll:ll'Jli.Al., I'/~~ t . ~'d.. t:.">., �• .. • I I I �• \ ' • �OOIILIO!JlfiULTH y) C!L\.'l.CE TC 'l?K.3JURY J Al.CS S110;7 It you find ■ ay you will eo and no more. you find It charged with Jamea Snow, not SU1lty, the accused, in •h• then you will indictment, II.oath, or by confineo,ent &ll.Y term not lese degr••· but tind in nor ~ore :h@ Ge for or tor lite twenty years. bim guilty in the indicto,ent, oontinoment than degroe, say so and fix hla pU!IIGhnent In the pen! tentiary yoo do not find It of murder in the first him guilty ot murder in tho first him 6Ullty of murder in the second degree then ,~u .. 111 say so and fii tho ;enito~tiar; tor a period as ob.a.rgod. his puniehn>ent by ot not lose tnan t1.-1 Lwent7 7are. U you do not ti?>d 1:1-. ;;ucl ;;y at ci tber murd r in 1.be ttrel degr•• or mllrdor in the second de!Jl'ee, tary 11111.nelatlghtero.s charfed. an4 fix h1s punishment in <he ind.i cc:nent, voluntary manalaughte~ fix hie punishment in the indictment, as char,ed at oonfincmeot t.ht1.t1one nor rno:re tho..n five ,itnt to jail not exceeding tor a period one thousand of •olun- ,hen 7ou •111 say ao £or not l••• years. Ir you do not 1'.ind him .,uilty atoree1>1cl., as charged hin ,;rulty tn the penitentiary by cod'inement than une uor ..aoro than five out find yeat:s, of the :t'elon1ee but find htm gU1lty ot in- therein, then you sill tn tho penttent1ary or, not exceeding dolls.re, o:t either nay eo and for oot lees in your discretion, twelve months, or both, b,) ooot1 ne- or· by a fine �... ~ ., c; I; "'" ... .. =.. • 0 ! • • u • t • l ., :::- I If <> ~ ,c c; 0 - Hli.. ◄ ~ S• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Snow 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_309 Dean Snow https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_219-commonwealth-v-james-turner-et-al-.pdf 3639fafbe834ca4607227356b33397f4 PDF Text Text • • ,, CQl:l.!O,i!EI.LE '11 'VJl!GI!ill, J COIT.n I this l!OCli.UR.wJ!, !(!- r?: 1D41otmellt 1• faun! on \l:.o teethlo111 nt 'Per. • oovor and r~. orrr · . oover. • �,. 1:- • ["' ff. \r- ~ 1-,. I ~ - "', c,.. ...J . I 'l't-' C> ~ .:i ~! .. ~ t' ~ p ' ~ ~ ; ~i:::,. ' :t:. -;,;. ' ~ ~~ n . '\ .t ~- " ;,l "< • 0 .., tt 0 "' a" •"' g~ .. .... .... . 11 .,.I! 00 0 O<> ~ <t & .. j• .. " :;-':! .. 0 ).. l! "'.... 0" m 9 g O. . :, " .., 0, el " :, " . . .... ... .... ., N -~~ " . f' ~ t.~ ~ l ,.~ .. 0 ~ C' 0 .,.,, ... I"~ .." ...... " '" .. ,.. ""' ,,. .... .." "" .... B i.. . '" j .., .. .. ... .... I'.- ,: ti ....~~ "' ... .... ' .,i .. .. "' .., 0 ." 0 ♦ • ... i•li ~ .... . ~ c:. 0 Q, f .(;._ ~ '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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Turner et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants 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_007_219 Hoover Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_264-commonwealth-v-jennie-shifflett.pdf dd965bd520b76676a191019e90ce1617 PDF Text Text ..' • 0 . ..... • , 'I., II )1., ~. ,. • • r;;vIA-</' -~ •• ../' 1J , ,l I ~.., • l • • , .,,,.._ /.J...J, r,., I-( . 4,/"~J.Lt • ,- 4-- ) .l ('~ l t • ,. , " J, • , ,• "- • • 7}'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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jennie Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with a felony. Subject The topic of the resource Felony 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_264 Shifflett