87 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_028-commonwealth-v-c-w-vandergrift.pdf b7825a4df9f72a622f95281c5e0f0a1f PDF Text Text ,&Z "}~~ -If~~~ IL~ ~ ~ iz-~ t,,..•,.--y-- -t~'i_ b~j1k,u;J - ~ -6~~ - ~ - J/.~ • , {/4,L_(bAu~.1 //~ -l~ -~~uv0--twd~--i;_:_,;1-~,__.:_ JtZ t•-=--lffs/\a.J-tV~ ~ ~ ,t,~ ).---/4~: 7 6~\ 41~£;,. tlad· ~ k.- ~ ~ /dtua~ _ { r " ~ ~ =1'-ufwdl:.. L-~--~ ~ i ,,:._~ ~ z HA/Z/2/Z/•~~ ---- ~ ~ ~ ._.:_ b~--a_,,j~--~L_- ~)~ tv'·-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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. C.W. Vandergrift Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_028 Vandergrift https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_045-commonwealth-v-c-w-viands.pdf c46c3a11421d2c20fef11ab3b374a9d5 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, } ' TO-WIT: ~d~ ··············d~, ...<?d/J.~ 1•0............. W1'EREA~, complamt\nd .................... . onst,iblz of said, Uoi~nty: .J:l.e.4d,~···,······· ., ........... of the sarn county' 111format10n on oath before me, .... has th is day made .......... a Justice of the said county, that -·················•d.~.&~ ........................................................................... . ;~i~cl~~4~~ ···--·······-·--··················-----·--····-·············-----·········-··················--··--------------···-······ -----------·········--·········-----···············-···---·······---- -·······---·-------------------------------······················-·········· ----····················-··························································---·····-···························································································································· These are therefore, and bring in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some other Justice /1/, ··············-·······--··-··. • •• J..•• ~ of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ................................................ . (21.,. . ••••••••••• ~~ ································································································································•····························· to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with accor"cling to law. And you are required to snmmon . :~ ..... ~ -··~~~Ll.~ ..... dL:: .. :.L7····J--td. .... Y.;,./:..~/~ .....d~ ..-....:. , ,.. ) 0 .../4)....... , ..J ;;·,··········································································································· ~~.t.1 f~ .. v I to appear and kive evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, /• ~ I on the examination Given under my band and seal this ............./ ..'.':::~....day oL ...;(.-2..,.~············..in REGISTER PAINT, HARRISONBURG VA, ~ touching / the said offence. the year 189p. ...... ................................. (..d..,. ..f..~~-,<···-'····················J- P. [SF.AI,.] �Com 711 o11,11•Pr1lf/1 / fArrestWarrant. E ..;ecnted ff!,{, bu r,,rrrstin_g 1/nd 11•ifhin wmTant ife/,i,11e1·in_g tlu boify of____ ..'.____ • ..c~ /?-_ /f hefore __ r 1, Ju,sticr mid hy nanied /. of Rookingl,mn Cou,ntu s1rnimoni,n_g thr u·ithi,n 1,11i,fness138-in _______ d r1,!f of _____ ,_ '- pe 7·son, this ·- ---------___ __78,9____ _ --------------- -·-······-------·········--------. -- ····-Constrrbleof Rocldnxltam ~-+-- Cmt17t)', ����.. ��) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. C.W. Viands Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_045 Campbell Viands https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_015-commonwealth-v-cain-smith.pdf 3dfbf168fe4e318801d7c4af59188af0 PDF Text Text ,j ~ u 7£ l <); t,: J.,_,,'j't;, ,,__J/u) )J l) f(.,e <? ~ ( t• l l<. t /I.< fr//, , f )/ J £7lt.n /6 #</f'<;,y '/> ~, / E; l ,J,. t /'L-r. 1._ //('-L ) ~e 1 da -,,, rl o-//d:" ;l_~ @c~ l d I , J-\_ l ~ ~)' f r '-ft;'t<. fo /~ :f/7 A.. /<tfrr,z~,r c-1 ~cl )>(~Jll'-"a.C 9 -j( . ~ J t;;c.,, :,1 ,CI ( j .I£ {•/ ) 5 ) l < -,__F < t,,-~,} R Z-t )--~ CC'-« ~ 1',l . 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(~cf, �lt ) 5-i 'l,.,._ ,(. eo .• t~z~4c a/ J ( rt 6c--E.,.~r, l"/c-t:/£ c // f't~,.e ... //~•..,,._ } /,,,r~ -i, / l z.t /1/ /-Lr-' 1--'U ;J , C<- r1.._ J J, f C< ~ 1- lc:.r Jt ¼ c J ~ / tRr . /1/✓ /f /k ~-t 1- -r 4-, //{ f 7' 'I · ( ~ I" ~ ,. / N ~ f ;- l ~ t ~ l ) / --/ c-1,,_ z -...._ ~ '), ,c'# ./l:,-r,) &'e-e, /r.. t-<.£1_ i t l /Z,<,L/L-z../~< 1-'(__:tcjl,,f_r , 6rL~~t'a: Ju--/21-t, L ~<-"~7 c£c k t' v.. ? j ,A£.,u<' C'l---1.... 1 <"Tl/ f ~j ��t,_~au_a-~~~I~- 1~ctuM4_eu.J' ..,_ =, �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:F.r:E u~ S:F.r:ERIFF OF ROCI-;::IN?.8.Jv.[ }·ou are licreby COl//11/a7/dedto SIIIIIJ//011 to appear before tl,e Jua'.~ of t!te Conn!_)1 Court o'clock, af/111., ou t/ie r~~ ~ .(l)~ d- 3 daJ' Aud tltis L~ Tfi_tness, JOSEPrf q/ 1joc!.inglia111 Coun!_J1,at tl,e Court-House, al I 89¾' to testijj 1 and t/ic trut/1 to .f__... .daJ 1 o.f...J1vv-~ ro Court next, being t/iecf2.,/~a__l' SO)! of in be/ia[f of t/ie Co111111om, ealt/1 against 1 :/{i_/) sl1all not omit under t/ie penalt_y qf £ roo. S. JJ1ESSERLE ---G-REETil.-qG: £_lf:]cn,tl/f.Jv{_ ;11.. /1.fl-.~~ q/ I/1e l'hrro.uvf'u"- wlw .,tand:,J/a rg,d wdl, and indiEl,d jar COuNTY And /iave t/ieu and there !Ms /1Vrit. Y, Clerk of .our said .......... , 189/.r, and m t/ie I Court, at t/ie Court-I-louse, 1/ic J'!;fear qf 1/ie Co1m11omueall/1. ~~ , Cieri,·. Form 68-Berlin. �tAr Q )~·- JJL- r Ii _u ~ ~£L fl;(.. µJ./NJL~~ ~ ~ ..... ~ .... ~ -~ ~ ~ -~ ~~ �IN THENAMEOFTHE0OMMON-YYEALTH OFVIRGI:W-IA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUN'PY--GREETING: ;:-- !l You, are hereby c01n1nanded to :su,nunon ..:JwJ ................ _penons of t1ie Gowdy of' I Roclcingharn, to be taken from, a, li t fnrnished by the Judge of the r'ounty Conrt of .Rock in_gham,, resid in_g renwte fron1 thr /Jlnce wherr the offence is char!Jed to have been conw1ittecl, and qiiulified Connty in clll other re.~7Jrctg,to .~P1Tr> ru Jnrorg, to attend .'ind rlf)/Jer/1' Cow•t of Rockin!Jhr1111 County, at tlu· Conl't Hou,.~e.on the .........'d..:.... , (, /4~ ('7Jnrt ne.vt, being· the ......./.4¥C{.,c If' to serve as Ju,r01·s upon f;he trirtl of hav<A before tl!P day of the / 1l11u of' Jiw~.. .. .......... 18f l/ (! • , ~. charged with felony . •ind hi,; they :;hall in no wise omit. woder the penalty of'£ 100 .• J.n,{ huve thPn a11d there the nam,es of said persons and this writ. H,u:•::,>t :!::i::-=-..-:• ,:;:.':,::;•;,:•:; ~•:; ';;:::: :~::: r'01nn10nweal th. 1 /' ,.. !!. c>l ~ ~Cl'k. �~ ~0- " ~ ~ .......... ~JZ , ' ~ ~ ~:'\ i~ "90, ~~ ~ . �o the Sheriff of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the [!ou,nt!J of Ruckinjham, residing remote from the place where the of)'ence i ch11,rgerl to hrwe been comm,ittecl, nnd in other respect1S qiialified to serve as Ju,rors, is f11,rnisheri uo11,,from which uou shall take the VeniN1 nun, sunimoneci bv you, to serve as J11,1•ors11,pon the trinl of. .................................................... charged with felony, .-et for the j,,y, /7 · i.. · .clay .0 n J..Ju . ofthe 7&-v0//.,,t4A. 1J. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCIGNGHAM COUNTY. T!te fol/owing list of persons of t!te County of Roc/dnJ;l1am, residi11g remote from t!te place w!tere tlte offence is charged to have been committed, and in other resprcts qualified Lo serve as Jurors, is f1trnis/1ed )IOU, froi~t whicpyou trial of~ fortlie.~ sha tal~e tlte Veniremen sumnwned ,e)I 1 you b_,1 to serve as· Jurors . . .. da_voft!te~~ Ir- , 1, charged wit!t fe/on_,1 set Term, r8'/S-, da_,1of 1 ~LL upon Lite .:ft~--~ a oft/1eCounl_y .. ' I8j-C, /Cf 5/Y<~R.'~. ~~-tl-- lk,._j_ 1, m,tfr !ft_-~ t La,,_ a a. ,;,_i_ ~- I ~ Form 84-llerlin. �• • �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMON-iVEALTH CFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You are hereby c01nmaru l eil to sw11,1non ~~€A.A.--~ Eoclcinghcun, fiPl'Mn,, of /-lie {)011,11,ty of .. to be taken from, a 1,ist fu,1·nished bu the ,lnclJJe of' the County Conrl of Roel.: injfham,, resiclin_g rernote f'rom, the 7JIw:e iuhere the offence is chnrjJed to have been c01nm,ittecl, anil qualified Co1n;f in all fJther rexpP('t.,, lo w:,rvP r1s Jnror.~. to attend Court of Rockingl,mn J.rl-/4:16~. .. . Conntu, ref t/1(' Uonrt H~sr. ('ow·t ne:r;t, beinJj the to serve as J·u,rors npo11, tliP triril of I tuirl appem· /Jefore the cJ?.. ..e__ ....rlnu on the .... 1 . r/r1)! of'5-cl.,ua,.ur of the ..........lsfC ~ ~4-. chcirgecl 1vith felony . •l,al thi;; they shcill in 110 wise omit, w~der tlw pe11,alty of' .. t: LUU. ✓ind hr:we then and. there the nam,es of-said. persons and thi.s writ. Witn~•l!7Jf➔ Lk:~ Honse, the. clay of. .... C01nmonwealth. ===-~~~-~~ ....... _, Clerk of om· scii-d Court, at the Court ., 8f r-:- ruul i,n the l 7 - J/".J(.·'},j zf th yenr of' the j . Cle1·/,·. �l ... J j �to appear before the Judge of the County Court o'if'!r, a. m., on th, 4B _'C/!.ab~...... ···-;/' day of I/". 189 ~to ef Rockingham Co1m{J1,at tlie Court-House, ;J.J,,"""&( ., . . at IO '!.- doy of Court n,xt, bring th, / .. testijy and the trut/, to Sa)' m behalf ~._f!),((W~----···-···---·---------··---·---------------------····································---••·····--·-···-·-- ef t/1e Commonwealth ·--------····-·-······ agamst .. ·- ······-···-··-··-·-··················-········-·····················-··············--n=···~········ who stands ;)-arged with and indiiledf 1 And this ·~··-·-···- ,~ Witness, JOSEflP -··---·····-···· day ~ or )U ~ shall not omit under tlie pena/{1 qf £, oo. .'/11d ha.•c tlien and there t/,is IVrit. 1 S. MESSERLEY, Clerk of our said ef... . ---«·7·················-··-·-····•·····, 189cr;- . and 111Ilie 1 Court, at t/1e Court-~louse, the r !/1 1•caro/ the Co111111oml'ealth . .Jn~. , Clerk. Fonn 68-Rerliu. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cain Smith Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_015 McShane Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_036-commonwealth-v-catharine-davis-shifflett.pdf 978261b698fda2f73bb3338b51a3ee4e PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHAM Cou~TY, to wit: ~:.@..Jic./L«.7.A J. 1 .. .... . , a Constable of said county: WHEREAS, ..S .../4? .... .c.;'~2i,; ~("~--··:the said county, bas this To .. complaint and information tfJ. ...~t,..;f.£« ..~ .........l. ...a Justice of the said county, that ..~ .. ✓-.l0 ..~..~~~~.1:.½ ..d/4.;,i fe -~✓.~."~ 'Y:.t1.£VU-1 on oath before me, ... ..tf..v/../l ~~···:i)··?.v.0_~~ ~ c.{c:~11 ecy ... t~--Ll ... 4 J,•• of the said county, on the .....Jj.~ ..J .& .. day made C~.~~17~.~ .................... dayof.~~···~··~£.L189~ .0.--.vLt.A..Ad:.V~~. ..~ ..;.!1/.~... ~.4..lN~l.l:'.~.";z ... , inthesaidcounty,did e~M:;1.-:ii:~/7(; , Pf ~~ ...4!:-t.t?(__ 1ti;_4v/21'1t:1i~···!.A,}/1 ¥-.W.lfv.'.~ ... ~ ..Ci ....7tf.-<✓.7:.t.i..~J....A.-::\.,p.~~.!..l..✓.&..... d.~.~£ ..:4.-/ ..A: ..l ~... 4:.~.? .....fL ... c~ ..~T.~1-..-1. ..-../7,L,:e-l<~~~.{ ...c..4.-::.Y.!.F~f-(.l(q c...l&... ~.;7..4~.~·····?I~ .... ~ ..~~..t.7.... ~.~J.'v.~ ...2..~r!:t.J_.f_ ...A--.t:l.« ..✓.{.1_t~~1~~!./...4.::/.fa.•··'··········.. /~a..~ .. 1zct1zt~·ti/1::4{JM~~ifl}f ~::i~j_~··:L~/f:}! ~~tl!J~;J7&Jif-£t-··~·9'~ These are therefore, apprehend and bring _,{C:?kv/~:~, in ie name of the Commonwealth of Virginia; to command you forthwith to before me, or some other Justice ..$..t::v..~ .... ~..~_:I~ ~~.//~.~: of the said County, the body of the said ../4,~4.//..,./4.,.d..4..!-'.~ c.tthlNf<-<-~ I to answer .the.Cid complajnt, and to be ~arther ~ealt with ac~ord:i1:_g to law. 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Jft,JQ ...£ cvlt--<. ,,C.A A-<..$( Ct>-<.-~ ✓/£17 _,,.l[J_J Jc'..L eu,;~--a-c _./!-It~· fa~tvt e,c = -;f"l A,,'1..-(_ µ t:\_~.,M/0-<- ~A ·VL( ~ ~_.L,,(: '1r;_~ ~A "du ./L&7--., ~ d. 7/A,e•/J{ IX a ~ff~ J 4/W/4 ?- g(._ _ ~ ✓4n. ./E "</ 7 /4{~~ tJt~2J. 6$~·~ci!PC > 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 1898 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Catharine Davis (Catharine Shifflett) Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Abusive Language Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor abusive language. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_036 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_015-commonwealth-v-chapman-shiflet.pdf bd04d03eed4b18b7157490821e7578bc PDF Text Text �I ��,. .... . r. --:.- ... ... • \ . ' l: ... . l > ) . ... ~~ ,z~LJ / ..,- ?~ /r-/{_ /y$3 .... . ;/'XL:~.,-,,-.~ ~"'/4(da, ----. , --- S;U· ��~/4-U V" /,, � 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 1833 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Chapman Shiflet Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_015 Shiflet https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_041-commonwealth-v-charles-beard.pdf d2ae93fd5c707ca72346280ebc22b2f4 PDF Text Text �~ - ·t1 ~ -- - .l - {.{ - ' - {,. 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I +-/-:-)-.,f.:7" 7 ~- ~-----~ ~ ~ ~' _,- 7.1 .- ~L1i T:rf 7 ---:V, '1 'I- 4::r~ h_,-r )-, 1~ ~- -#r~ ~H t ~ -r + (, c/ 1-r--i~ ..,6 'J~~ry " ����' �.. .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Beard Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_041 Beard Cave https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_007-commonwealth-v-charles-eaton.pdf 2c370a545f9efde6cd7d66d841e7556f PDF Text Text �,. .. . ..... ��'. Ptn-~~-~~,.. /i7uv~ ~~ ... ~I 1 I- ~- )'Cu, ,vf~~ { . _,.~,,_ • ,,,! b~~ ��~~ -~I°'" ,'-~er ��- - -::: I : - \ (... './ ~ 1- - ttrtlt{ - ~~ 1--l:Jtttt v:i~ d» 1 ..,,._: ~cJ-<.._ vfihe,L(0_ ~ JM ��,. • - �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OJ.R.Z~QgiIA, TO T:E--IE SHEEIFF OF :aoo:u:I:ti'fOIIii.:M: i~1.f/1A J ~£. SU1//11l01l to appear before tl1e Judge of tile Count)' Court q/ Rockingl,am "JI•on th, lf o' cl·o· ,k, a. C .. tN:µ~1... ,£/4,k r 189 daJ• of th,,;., f40-/L L111LJclJct. County, at t/,e Court-House, Jiv.r=L Court n,xt, being th,-Z f al ro r da,• of , to test?/j' and tl,c trutl, to S~J' in bel1a(l of tl,e Co111111onwea/tl, a!(ainst G~ w/10 stands, c/jarged wit!, and indiEled for And tltis. COU-NTY----G-EEETING: J1;.o 1 Witness, JOSEPH Kl/J,1.Af sl,a/1 not omit under t/,e penalt_y of £100. S. M~SSERLEY, -.f2-).'° .daJ1 qf./)1.rva(-<J., . '\ And lzave t/,en and t/,erc tJ,is vVrit. Clerk of our said ..............., 189J' and in tlte I Court, at t/,c Court-House, //,(' Ir t/1_11earof tl,e Co111111011wcaltli. j Jmu~Ja1 , Clerk. F'onn 68-Rerlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before t/,e Judge of tlte Count_y Com'! of Rockin,tr/,a111 Coun(v, at tl,e Court-House, --~::t o'c/oc!..·,a. 111. on tl,e fh ..JU1.a_~89 f,- da_y o/ tl,e_ . /1w;cu.,.{,/4 t ~C.,.'f Witness, JOSEPH nil ~-~day{!/. da_yof agai11sl , to testijj, and tl,e trut/1 to SaJ' in bel,a/f of tl,e Co111111011wea/tl, wlzo sta11ds c/rarged witlt and iudicled for And tltis .. Court next, being t/1e!L f at ro ,... ~'lo/ .sl,alt not omit under tl,e pena/1)1 of S. 1Vf..~SSERLEY, And liave tlteu and tl,ere tliis /,Vrit. .£100. Clerk of our said 189 J, and in tl,e 11 Court, at the Court-House, /lie 'frtlzJ'ear of tlte Co111111011wealtli. t/ilJl~~/ , Clerk Form 68-Rerli11. �~\4✓{_ t 0~ �ef file lo appear be.fore lite Judge f r- ' da_vqf tl,u J1~ 189J ·, lo lest{lv and tl,e !milt "'a Counf1' Court to Sa)' OJI ef n Co1111{1'. al t!te Co11rl-f-fouse, on l!tt· r- Court Me.i-1;Jei1wt!te ..Z, f be/ta(/ ef :J1~~ / ~, da 11of ~ ~ "'2°_::=;;:::_:;_d-"'di"C aad uuddcnao,ed p;:::::;, aud ~d~ And t!tis 7~_sftal/ 1 .. in 110 ·· ,,,fse omit, u11der lite pena/{11 qf £100. ,.U~a/7~ 1Vril. Rocking/tam TVitness, JOSI:PH S. 11/ESSJ:JU,J: r, . Defe11da11I. And !taz,e t!te11and t!tere I/tis Clerk qf our said Court, at t!te Court-House, lite �_L_ / t1 I �0 !!:~F~T:~ THE r AlE OFTH:o ~~ I ~HE You are !tereby C0/1/l/lal/ded to Slill//11011 COUNTY---GEEETING: a~ ✓ ~ \ to appear before !lie Judgl' oj t!te Co1m(11 Court of Rocki11g!ta111 Coun(1', at Lite Court-I-louse, 011 !lie f r-da)' af 11,,',, f'/~ Caurl 189'5, Lo les/1/J' and ti,~ lrul/1 to sal' 011bel,al/ 1a1 1 da~//erf ~ill v✓• ?:~1~ -~~· _ _°'__ c-0~11/r•e~J-'.~1~;;- o/ //,c:, ""JJ' '')'C ~ 7'JP ,:;/~, ~~ ~~ said Court, depending a11d 1111delrrmi11ed belli•ce11 ~ ~~-~~- ..... . ....... /)tjenda11!. 71 ,'-ind !!tis Tf7ril. d Plaintiff, Le .. slta/1 in no ,,•ise omit, 717/der t!te pe11al/._)of Witness, JOSh'Pff ,-. () da_v q/ 1 S. ,lfES.'-,J~-RJ_F,Y, Clerk 189j, q/ £100. .A11d lw,,e !!ten and !ltr:·e tl,is our said Court, at tl,c Court-House, t!tc and in !lie [1'1'l!t _11ear of f!te Co111111om,•ea/f!t. i 1 ~~· F , Ocrk Form 55-Berl111 �I LLus~ ad,/}~~ JL/t~~ d~~~~, '. �F V_RGI_ L TH NA_, E OFTHE001 0.1--~-EA-TH ~:,:~"~'~~HAM You arc lwrW:~,::~u~:~ C°,,~,~o:~ :;~~E:,:'.: ~f Roclcinglwm,, ingham,, to be taken from a list fw·nished U!J the Judge of' the Cowity C'ow·l of Rori, resicl ing renwte from, the plrtce whcrf. the offence is charfjed to hace been com,111,it- tecl, ancl qiudifiecl in rill other res/Jerts, to serl'I' r1s Ju.rors, to a/tend .'Lnd npper11· 7,efore thr• ~ Cou,nty Con1•t of Rockinfflunn cl:J-.L-e£0:"-L.. 7 of'~ ~ ~ Cow·t ne.vt, being tlte to serve as Jnrors cflt.. . .. ..cloy of tlir .... rnf 3 Connl!J, rd thf r'onrt Housn. on the . ... upon the tri{(l of f ~/,1u. r,ha,~ed with felony. ulncl tl1is they shall in no wise om,il, wdler the perwltu lwnr t/1pn mu/ of' -1::'IUO.• ind there the nmn,es of ai d persons ctnd this writ. WYtnes.,, IIouse, the 0 .j,1: ..~.. Jj rl(/!J of..i!Y..~ ...... ...... , ~ Cl,,k of ow· .,a;,/ Cow·!. .. 18f -3rintl in llie 11 c,t, 'i'th th, Cow·t year of' l/1e ~~~--·-d~~~ ;;;;C;;;;o;;;11;;;;1,1;;;;n;;;;o;;;;n;;;;l;;;;ce;;;;,a;;;;l;;;t;;;h;;;;,=;;;;..-~..;;;;;;....._-=,,;;;..... __ �... .... �T@ tz~e Sheriff of Rockingham. County. L 2 1 Lt �4 �INTHENAME OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ii!LmEd~~~lffr::E to appear before the J,ulge of the Cou-nty Cozirt of Boclcingha,n th,fJ~L.. ..J1_fLe_~ _______ fA ______________ l8 J J, to -~hfJwcause if on the:L~ dny of Co~,-~ any r· j/{p 1 County, at the Court-House, boinq th, L.'l,~...day ______ crin, whyfr 1 of ___ should :n:s~11t~=:;;/~:·:::~ And hav~ thon and thero th~-;:.;,·. --Wit Ms~ J-1~:::;z__:; ] LJP.~------~S Clo;~ /Jm of ow· said Co1&rt,at the Court Hoi&se, the ________________________ day._of_ ....----i and in the 11 ~ th year of the Crmimonwealth. d.L____ ~_ 6 J' , ......OLERK. ��To the Sheriff' of Rockingham County. �r �,. T .L T T,7 NA_tE ,,, OFTHECOM J7iEALTH VIRG =A. .12.1 TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETil: G: ~ ~You are hereby con1,n1,muled to s1unnwn.J;;re, fioolcingharn, to be taken from, n 1ist fn,.nished .pel'sons of the Cou,nty of "~- I by the Judge of the Connty Crmrf of Rock f,1,gha1n1 resid i11;2reniote from, t/ie plrtce whCl'P t/,1,eoffence is cluu·gecl to hnue been coniniitteil, and qiialifotcl in all other 1·espPetR,to sPr11r' r1s ,i11,rors, to attenrl .'ind / /?.ml. C(flJfJ,tyCo1-irt (¥/' Rockinfjlwm £ .... ~a - ' .., · .rlffu of'. ,UfJ., ; ..L 1/ upon the trird of X jQ;- Conrt ne.i;t, lJring· the '- to serue n-s J7i]'()~ ~ J t1- '-'-u~ /Jpj'rn•p,fhr . day of the ('rmntv, at the Court Ho1ise, on thr .... r~ ___ c1.,_. Ctfl/JC(!I' L ) ii.. /Jluir_geclwith fellny. ;.Cthf.s .. tlteu slialt l"/J,no wise 0111,if.1rncler the penrtltu of -f' /0() . .1hu{ lwnP tl1P11.r1111I . tlt,ere the nfl111,esof .mid persons and this Wl'it. . . • 1 r" ~ ~ TI :tness, .J.. .•.cl / ...da..¢.2...<..k.c-. . . ... . . ... .. ___ .., ('le1·k, of Ol/7' sr1i-cl Court, rd t?:,eCourt r' ('/e,.k. �, ~J I ~ J.!hritt-?1 1Dh~ ,....·~ ~\ .~"- · '-ss 1 = Id\l)i._ ~ ~"\ 1'~~~ 1 ~ ;::, . ~ V \ /' / J '-1 ...a L, 1r, VLl. I ~· -1·1~ ~ """ ~ ' ~~~ uUA-,lJO.t <i'~ 's. · ~~-r t..~p _,a I' ~ ,J U2~ l,,(, ' ~ t ·, ~- ~ Ir . . ~ '" "~ I·'i • , /41.\iLt- !l;~i.~ ' A .,.U,,U.,U' ,, fl -.k , I J,t, I I f J 7.;1f 'lJ_ ' �To the Sheriff of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the Cuu,r1,t!J of Rvc!cingharn, residing reniote f1'01n the plcwe wheNJ the off'ence is c/w,,·g·ert fo hrive beefl. com,m,ittecl, nnd in other respects qzialified to serve as Jurors, is f11,rnisherl yon, from, which nMn siunnioned by you to se, ve c1,sJnrors ....... . -··· .... ..... Tenn, 1szj Uo,,,,f of ;1/ke p4,e"!:J._nirP- iipon the trial of __ £.L,/(__/vt.£J ..C..../Jf/1A.... eha,·~e,! with felony. ,et fo,. the of the Coanty yoJ; s)fll ~,- day of the . the Coanty nf omnfr/,, be inf! the .... fl . a "";'pJ. .f)l_ ��. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKI~GAMCOUNTY--GREETING: ~ . .!l:w-a .._ You are he1·eby conHnnnded to s11,111,m,on Roclcin_ghcun, to be ir.1,J..;en from n 1ist fnrnishNl _7,et·s011,a of' the Cou,,zty of' bu thP, kl}& 7ff7i'I@ Cowity C:ow·I of Rook i11,_ghan1,, resiclin_g l'e1note fr01n the pl rice whcrp, the nff'cnce is chnr}fed to haue been co111.,mittecl, ancl qucilifiecl in all other res7,ects, to sen·f ns Jnrors, Connty Conl't of Rockintfh11m ~1.-w,t.. to serz-e as Jnrors to attenc-l ;tnd ~71er11·he/ore tlw f.& ... Cowztu, at thP Conrt Haus", on t/1,f ..... C'onrt """"• bdngpe 11710nthe t,,i,tl of' kfv< day of the .:Z,,fr- '71' o(~,.<A,,_;(_ ~J lQ.cJ//1.,1_,_ "(} .l8ff 3 .. . ..... . .. ohnr_ged with felony uf.1ul Lhi8 they sl1all in 110 wise 0111,it, wuler the pennltu of --1::.' IUO .• d11,1{lir1,11p, t/1rn unrl there the names of safd persons nnd thi.s writ. . TVitnes,, ~t1-•m'4;f"·'~;x ...... , ('/erk of our sahl C'onrl, at t/,e Cou,rt 181. lj y f711. f' =_..=;;;;;;;.__.,.~----=:;;;~i!:.'J.=~L~~[ Honse, the ..c,t.,,.w... cloy of'_.A.tA....J ('mnmon1ceal th. ~ r111,tl in f/rn 11 Ofh uer11·of' the .. I ('/erk. �'· i CL; Id· ½ a;_JL;t tl.,c,)./ffJ. f:d-4 ' �I THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONV\TEALTH OFVIRGINIA, 'I'O rau arc l,mby c,nnnaudd 'I'F.J:E SF.J:EEIFF la ·""""''" OF /"'- ,< EOC:KING-HA= COVN'I'Y---G-EEETING: ~;d-LJ:7,/~.z-< ..,--✓(/_ . 1, to appear before tl,c .fudge of lite Comz(v Court of Roc!.-ing/1a111Co11n(1 at Lite Courl-l-/011se, on L/1c e::JI?'- da)'q/t!te ,Y/4~~ CourL11exL,bei11gL!te /9'°;~vo//~L~~ T89--1, Lolcst!h a11d tl,e Lrut!t to sa_1011be/ta// ql 1 111 Ma.~ a cerlai11 111aller of 1·01dro·uers_1111 011r said 1 ~ L ~'7.~=~---c;...d and_ Court, ~O!--~ depending- a11d undefer111i11ed bef« ee11 1 _........ Plai11tijf, ~-~ h--~ / c.Ih_~~ ~ /)efendanl . .411d t!tis /~-y ..slwll I l'riL. Witness, .JOSEF H S. .lfl:'SS/;'/-?/,J:' Y, Clerk q/ our said Court, al !lie Co11rf-lfouse, lite fl- 1 da_1 of/ in r 1w 'il'ise omit, under !lie pena/(1 of£ 4~-YY- 1 V r89J) 100. .-ind !tm•e t!tm a11d L/1erelliis 1ca/l/1 . and in l/1e Tr Ytl, year of Ilic Co111111om, ...//.~"=o/ i• * ,Oak Fonn .~s-1-lerlin. �• '. \..,._ I �THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA) fl{} li!~ §!J~~i~~ c9.~!'J§.,f!f J~!!cl!Jl <§0 '1/$§,-.,g!}~llJ!11€-: You are hereby commanded k h:aLt~-.;:;_c, to summon __ _f/1/(_ _ __ _ _ . to a l'P'" ,. bef~,e the J ".'.lget!;of'the County Court of Roc~i og ham Cuu;1ty, at the Co/rt ~-Io.use,on the la-: f_la.L- _of - 18,J, to answ saiLl Court_ -- an L:c__ - .f..L{~t-'\court next, being Wict. of rnut the Grand !d'_n-LA~£-1___ / Jnry, ---· . D found ---- thej_S_ ___day at the of4Ll£.,L1!:::,. G/~~J:_iei_.·m last, of ---------------------------------------. I �.. �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:H:E S:H:E~ OF ROCKING:H:AJ:v.I: :J}i !'J,i ltl,J You are lierebJ' com111auded to s111m11on to appear be.fore tlie .fudge of the County r' ~ :..i1Uvi. o' loc1·, a. 111., 011 the~· L. ,.L ..IL . /, If- day <!f-~ lh~ of {?ocking-/1a111Count_y, at the Court-House, . at 10 JI,.._ ti cv1•.rt. Court next, bei1zg-the lj.Y,'daJ' of 189 3., to lestijj, and !lie trutlz to sa)' iu behalf of !lie Co111111omuea/tl1 af(aiusf for ,fl;;t.j sllall not omit under the penalf:y of £roo. Tl//itness, .JOSJlPH r- rrr da_y o/ t!te/Y~P-f w/,o ,taad, :nor,red w;th and;ndiEled And tht's <;01~1J ' COVNT-Y---GREETING: S. ,MESSERLEY, And have tlzen and tliere this l1Vrit. Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-House, the f/ ~L ...... , I 89 , and in tlze r r f' tit J1ear of t!te Com111onwealth. d V · f ,J/J~.uA.2.t ;! , Clerk. 11 Form 68--Berliu. �Ll ) rt 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 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Eaton Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Felony Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage and felony assault. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_007 Eaton Spitzer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_030-commonwealth-v-charles-laird.pdf 0a7e6ac542f12818b103a671a88e8bd7 PDF Text Text ) /l.,_a/U.,,.,~ ~ UL1/ te~«i§ I . , , 'Jy.,1,'.;_(':-/j__I, ? /Z_ <"'• u " '{ rv,,,_._, .; / / /u,_,;a, l . _,,.,w/j < ;7 v I L_/£/r lu1~ j-u_,k' ~/ ~ du<-<~ ~~1,1,l;; do fuu, d ... / 6_,.._L_:4 /4,,,7 J L""'._... 4 m'{I LV'"<.>VlP•• ,1£._t::, a~ 1 eu~_,_..,..,:,i'/4d6/<.G<.-~:> J:.,<-~~ ( #-<.&C/>, f~ti, J ;/1>(_,6: ~'- ;? /k f-C<A-'£ ~~~:J ~,1~/ .L ,~IUV-') /4 //.<--UZ.X ~~ ~ ~ &~lb). c:,.,,,,,~r ~""= .. ~ /:, ~ t(~~~ &_~~vV:,~ _£:.~;, /~1/ d1/ //0: ~6-£1,~~ ) ,11_ <-//~ tt--,/ ~f ~'J P~J z ~l 1 1.,~ /~~'- ~: • ~ dG:2<..< :,,,- C"'~~v~I .J~ 7,,,,_,.,.,_. c~/ /f,,._ ,,. < /4' £, .. <c/4 /0"-· L..L.i; ., ~I.{ .,,v-f,_,,y; ;,1,L,..,~-/~~/4~ '"-~~ _/v.-L;_t{ ✓, '--e IC ~----d //v(, ✓ L/c<L:.__c Jhu. iJ-//✓-0- (" J'f':.:h-,,:.v->-(y (/4 ~/ - ,£/1,L,//If.:~ tf';; c-7 Yf.J_/ r '-- ~/ h e,~ ~ ~J-0 c <;~ ...,,.-- q, ,,._/.,~f,?,L, oL< ~ 'l- ,£ <..'\...""- <U / 6- /'/faL :0,., J ,.{=[) 7 J J z- e,, 7 ~ /~' l. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1885 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Laird (Alias James Brown) Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_030 Brown Driver Laird https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_039-commonwealth-v-charles-london-donney-harvey.pdf 7a9738fa84f07509be436d3e2f280dd3 PDF Text Text ���I~ -~ :~~ ~ ~ sl:}. f ~5 ~h-.~i ~ ~ u,. r" ' ,. r }J ~ ~ $ ~ ~ r0 ���In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, TO E SEERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY~GREETING: l'.' 'J Yon a,re hereby cmmniiniled to smnmon rrH•,,. · t, '· Nt "J· f "i,, r<vt'?<<<l<•7L'J, {IA to appe,:{ befm·e the J1idge of the C unty Court of Boclcinglwm County, at the Cmir;lfouse "171 dciy of the ? , ~- ~ ;a 7 )f"'J- -)/ --f---------'1 _.18,JO, testify ,f.f/r-a_1J{~,1 L,,J,i,.._,I Jl _a_ .L- Conrt next, being the / / _ on the day of cind the trutl, ~osa,ylin behalf of he Commoniceal/ a,gain~t f ,,__ _ __ ... l. -. __ -•~-----i-~ _ " _,___ ~ ~4L I? 1~~w- st~~:~ $~[-~-~---/________________ -__________________ ---------------------·---______ -------------------- ch rg-~-~-w~tli and ~nclicte(l-;:r_____ And this__ _ / shall not omit muler the penalty of' £100. W'itness, J qSEPli rlay of'_ S._~ I(. A . , ___ _ And lwvc then and there this -::rit. S. JlfESSERLE Y, Clerk of 01w said Coiirt, at the Court-floitsc, the / J __ 188/ /J, ~_ __ and, in the lltth year of ?e Comrnonwealt i. ___________________________ , ___ w v p{p,1 ____13____---_____ Clerle. 0. R. BERLIN, BRIOOEWATER, VA. �l / Ii 11-~tD I f:~) 1v_f411f:/!. /di ;'{~/ (,tA I: 'L" /t' t ):., �In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, TO HE SHERIFF O~ ROCKINGHAM COUNJY-GREETING: ,,'1,~::ch•::byoo"""''"dcd ;n •~g ; ': 10,ummon to appear before the Jiulge of the j_~ ¥i f ...... ,-. /P.1~✓-(_/ L,H/~---dciy of tlltJ. ' ~<" '' fl « 7~ f'r,j Ln,,, .,,, ount:1JCourt of Rockinghcim County, at the Court-House on the • ~ f . Court next, being the I I r .. clay of .1S&' , to w/,;Jy ,,.ati« t,·utl,w ,ay ;. bdwlf of tlw O°'""""'"'°Uh "!/ainst 1 Y',;' 'tt·~··~· . ···-·· ..···-···-····-·· ::":.:j!l:•; wi~:,:: :::'::, ::;,;;,;;;:::~ :;·~~~:· And h~~' ··;,,:;:,;;~,:,;··~;,· Tfitnes rkty al J,f)SEPil ~·"·. 1, '"L1.- S. 1llESSERL.EY, •t 18 Clerk of oiir sciid Court, cit the Coiirt-House, the ,;.:,;: / v d , and, in the 1 th yecir of. the 'ommonwecilth. /! ~ --····---·--·················-··-·· ( ...... _/'-: .. ..t.L:c..f.. G, R. OERLIN, BRIDGEWATER, VA. ··3/-··· Clerk. �:!::ft, f t'4,41 -----. ~~- / - � 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 1890 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles London and Donney Harvey Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_039 Kavanaugh London https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_038-commonwealth-v-charles-london-donney-harvey.pdf be978d455589660b722ea968ab8bd100 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham County, Tomvvit: llH 1!.lJlliJ€J'(J)"f!/'H1tF flJ(J;"f!/'R:lf OF 1!.lJlliJS;!Jll~ fa'(/)"f!/'N1!F: The Juror of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, m1d now attending the said Collrt, UPON THEIR on the./#-.f OATH PRESENT, ....... dayof_ ....P~····················in -~~..~............................ the property the year tirnt 1bL~1✓-~.~j)r.1&-.~.✓-¥~~ 18ft' , in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a of one.~···~ to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the saidk. .../~.-;{ ~Jd&!. ... ····-···-············, not adjoining /f~zt:: ................................. there situate, .. in the day time of that day, feloniously did break nd enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the saic1~ ./~~··i{···················-············•···-····················in the said outhouse then and there being, fP-loniou!"lyto steal, take ~~~:tfi::/:::~J~-•L~~ttf1~••·· : ::::::s ::::::tc::,: t:::•::t:::::=:::t::~:;; ~;~ :;:~!, ~~: ~:~ :::;:::y against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. said, do fo,the, present, that ~....... day on the ...././2(. .. ~~ ~~ c,,,,J-2).~5Y~ of...../1~···········, called •--~"-~-· And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath afore- in the year 187' L1 , in .. the . ai<l County. a certarn outhou e, •1{ ......... ....... .. , the pmperty of one;~./~~ Q:--~ .../~~~.;{ ...................... . not adjoinining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ...... there situate, in the night time of that day feloniousl_v did break anti enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the said··#·~····_/(~~·~~ take and cany [away. ~ ~~ ... ~,Jk. ~-1/-:/rz irrthe said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, And ~ ~ J =~ ······························································- -······················ ·····•······•························································· ············································································-· .Q~ ../{~~7'~··································in of the goods and chattels of the said __ and there being found, then and there k~niously Commonwealtl1 of Virginia. the said outhouse, then did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the ::&'~ And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .. ar~_,,,.J_l)_~~·' on the /.Ii! day of .. in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a.....~..~··-·······' ~~, in the yeruclsj' the property of onez!-~ ..../{~~--,(_ .......................................................... , not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the .............................. ········----··········. 0, smci;~ .../(~~ -z{__ there situa,te, in the night time of that day feloniously did enter, without breaking the same, with intent thr. goods and chattels of the said ~~. }~~·~·£··························-·····-·-···-·· j£;;:;z__·-·~ in the said outhouse then and there being. feloniously to s~al, take and carry away. And __ 1---~·-·1--d:::--~-·1:ffz=~r~kL.. ................ ····•···. ················-····-- ~············· -·---·-····--···---········································------···--·-----------·······························-----.----------·-·······--·····-·-·····----·········-··-·······-------------------- /(~£ ................................................ or the goods and chattels of the said...... . .... . . ..... in the said outhouse then and therr lJeing found, then am there feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Comnl0nwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony of .&~ ../J/{.l.!.'L<.,k.,k.'~'-"""1..~............................................................................. . ... -•···•·····•···-·····w-itness sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �·7?H~,0 I ~IL r,.,;rrlt ,,,'t,,,.,J. 1f 'T,//~'/if{} I'/ ~ft!/-~ ~~r ~N J2'~7~~ ;t;;;;nt1Q· �State of Virginia, Rockingham County, To-wit: EN 1!l/lll!JJ CO'f!l'N1!F CO'f!l'R1! OF 1!NlliJ S.tll'~ CO'f!l'N1!F .~ The Jurors of the Commonwealth 0£ Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Court, UPON THEIR ~ 011 ~..,._( lr~ OATH PRESEN'r, ft~ -/3/t.a,-J..W ..~~~ ..d/~ that ..... ................. the year 18ftJ the .../.0..f.'.. ............ day of_.... .i11 ... 6~~.~................. _....... -...the property " I' ..~r , in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a :.0-~..... /.(.a,...~~.L ......................... -...... , not adjoining of one ...... J~ ... /~.d... ....................................... there situate, to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ... in the day time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the said.~ ../~.d'... ......................................... -.................... in the said outhouse then and there being, fp,loniou"ly tot,,steal, take d:.~:-1,15~~.. ~............................................................................ tf............................................. . And~_~J'.~.E! and eany away. ... of the goods and chattels of the said ....~..../~~, ..~ ..................................................................................................... . in the said outhouse, then and thti•e heing found, then and there feloniously did steal, take and carry away. a<Yainstthe peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath afore- 6..~ .. ~A{~.if~.~ on the ..../.2.c'.: .......... day of .../t~ ..................... ,in the year rnfO , in the called L~~ ........... ,the property of /(~<._ said, do fort~er present, that .. ,ik~ a .. ..~ ... ft~ .. one~ said County, a certain outhous1\ .. .. not adjoinining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ....~..../(~£' .............................. . there situate, in the night time of that clay feloniously did break a:£a~~~~1~-with intent the goods and chattels of the said~ ... r /...l~~~ ts.ke aml cmy [away. And t{ in the said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, 1 dc,~tiftt f._,,,,.,Ll,,1 {1,,.,.,,__ ~ ~.~ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ___ . - ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... a.~ .... J.(~.J.f. ............................ of the goods and chattels 0£ the said .... and there being found, then and there ~niously Commonwealth of Virginia. . ............................. ..in the said outhou e, then did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the G~ And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .. ~a...E~].!t:::;;;!!_~he JJ..-'t in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a..~..¼~ ___, in the year 1ef' J day of _/'~-- ........... , the property , of one.;~./~~ .......................................................... , not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling.house of the ~aid...~.../~.{_ (, ..................................... --- .............there situate, in the night time of that day feloniously did enter, without breaking ................................................................................................................................. ....................... or the goods and chattels of the said ... Q~ then and there being found, then tmJ~ere ../~~.d This indictment is found on the testimony of~----~ ...... .... ... • ...... • ...................... ..................................................... _ ................................................... in the said outhouse feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Comm0nwealth of Virginia. r♦·• _..................................... ______ ~;"44,U,!1 ... ~.-d,. .... witnef'~WOI'll in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidenCL'. �7 ,.7i'1 g l~ r7 f~,1!{,vil7J' >e7zl; ) ,P:J :J1/)/'(l/ f ~~ ~~r ½~ -- A( ~,I / �ul (L ��h �t 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 1890 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles London and Donney Harvey Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_038 Harvey Kavanaugh London https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_004-commonwealth-v-charles-rufus-lam.pdf bcd22d5fb9b8aaad987e5167d9aa67b3 PDF Text Text Your charge, guilty of the .felony as cmrga.d in the If you find indictment, and was. and that ilful., him guilty, to in.quire. whether is him guilty the s nd pre editated, in the first degree in your discretion, tentiary or for If you find indictment, and tha but was not wilful, find hia him guilty five deliberate twen•y If you find degree in the or of murder 5.n the on reasonable him guilty him not ia the by confinement than five second say years. the in aforethought, you shall for not or in the in but that actual less than less .1.obert upon a sudden combat, and ascertain ry fo.r not first he killed or implied, mutual in not guilty hi the second so and ascertain the penitentiary for not or in your discretion, 1,000.00, m the peni- ylbu his ill _punishnent ooe nor more than of murder degree, or of voluntary his punishment less than assess a or by confinement fine in ~ail one nor sga mst for the first :in 4,-t manslaughte:r ~?~~ ~ by conf inemant ore than five in yes rs, hi.n of not exceeding not exceeding one year, or both. If m::,re. find yea rs. or of murder you ~ill punish- and ascertain ~~ trf ~ ~~ A his then of murder degree, :.penitenti If you find degree malice penitentiary ry rmnslaughter, in the find as charged degree, guilty provocation, of volunt afore tho ~ht ye rs. -:Davis rvithou t ms lie.a aforethought, heat, with sac.end in the than twenty and premeditated, by confinement nor more than ma lice and. ascertain of murder, same was commHted guil.ty. s charged by confinement him guilty is then you s.bs.ll any term not less of murder punishment or not of murde,r, ment at de'L,th, or, for life, indictment e was c omnit ted with del.iberate. of. rmrder the accused you find hi I not guilty, you will say so and no '\' t l �.. �STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: The grand and for oaths that 1931, did kill peace and dignity This C.R. Fawley, sworn in court evidence. Charles in the said ously ✓ of of the State of Virginia, the body of the County of Rockingham, do present, of April, jurors and murder upon their Rufus Lam on the 9th day County of Rockingham, one Robert in Davis against felonithe of the Commonwealth of Virginia. indiitment is found upo~ the testimony Lucy Davis, and sent before and Hermf;; Davis, the grand jury witnesses to give �HOMICIDE ~- 1 t J·l l-i1i ~ ' j t ,i ~ 'j1 i · -l l i ~ COMMONWEALTH V CHARLESRUFUSLAM A FELONY A True Bill Foreman ,) ~ ,,!" ~ ij~'j flt)1 '(~D-i ~ ~~ ~ D. W. Earman, Commonwealth's Attorney �OFFICE 3•9248 RESIDENCE A. CLAIR ATTORNEY AND 928 RICHMOND SAGER COUNSELLOR HULL AT LAW STREET 24, VIRGINIA September 25th,.1944. Mr. J. Robert Switzer, Clerk Circuit Court of Rockingham County Harrisonburg, V rg n a Dar Sir: Pleas advise the name and address of the Judge of your Court in 1931; also the names of the Clerk and Commonwealth's Attorney at that time together with their respective addresses, if they are st 11 living. I have been retained for the purpose of presenting a petition to the Governor for executive clemency in the case of Charles Rufus lam, who was convicted in your Court 13 years ago for the crime of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Virginia State Penitentiary. If you can furnish me with any information relative to this case I will greatly appreciate the same. Enclosed herew convenience 1n imburse you for records in this formation which pet tion. th find self-ad reseed envelope for your making reply. I sh a 11 be very glad to reyour time and trouble in looking up the cas and forwarding to me any pertinent inmight be of assistance in preparing said Very truly, ACS/BS 2·9334 ��CO ONWEAL ~ ~~ .... \91 •' vs. Felony CHARLESRUFUSLAM :/ (homicide) �����L ��• �~ ~ ~'t{. t f ;1~1t~ ·t ~ · ~ l A-t : ~ ~ ~-: l-- ~ (o '}- - ' - - p.,_C'I I. , . .- ~ -. - - ~. . ��r J--.1 l II I '-7 ��Arrest Warrant tk Common:wealth of Virginia()/_ To-Wit: Rockingham _,._________.... \ To --~----1-r---J~.__..!.......,..<!===------' a -eonstable of said County: Whereas, tA,,vJ-/jy :Hhe said County, has this day made complaint and inform ·-on'1 v oath befo =----"---=--'--.L..__-=-_,:__ ___ --:_-_~~-:_-.:_-=.-=._-Justice of the said County, that ___ e sa·. -----r1---~--~------=..--,------------------ ----~~ .,.,,...........,_,_.,, 1"__ ~.- 1 , ·n the said County, did These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. 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_--r'-~-. P. [Seal] �Commonwealth Commonwealth vs. Arrest Warrant Judgment That the Defendant and costs found guilty and fined as follows: Fine Clerk's Fee Justice's Fee Arrest Summoning Witnesses ,vitness Attendence before and Mileage a justice ......................................................................... . of Rockingham moning the within this.7" .. day named County, and by sum- witnesses in person Total o~ ................ 1J../. aL~.d&..~ .. C Justice of the Peace. t I Ir of Rockingham County �·1 1 1 hrM . h ~ 1-- 1 :,, I /J t),t.-v" 2 , s-,; ✓ ti_ l-lA-1- :~::::~~~~ H d6--J,,, t / i:.f.t- ' J• ,I, (. 1~1,,\_ •✓ s-it_,t,1.- 5.7$ 3 •!J-p 3. "!P 3.S I . . ✓ t/_.1 Lf, ' 3 . .5-.,,. i ,&,. , r !c>/Vl. ~~~) ~, t, l1 ��ae~~~· C,~t-,,;~__.,,.- ' tZ fv,r ~ ~ t; ,--u,t ,, ; ,U t--,,. I h- ti._._ 'l,¼--, d- -dl-L,J.a.. · ...:I- ,,.., a, .. ~ ,:,,,.,... ,I -ifLL... ,1. • , ,l,,. - I c-. �r I .• . I I I I i ·l I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Rufus Lam Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_011_004 Davis Lam https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_057-commonwealth-v-charles-s-shoemaker.pdf e2c1e4d8e1ba5565bde9c292b9f1d860 PDF Text Text �~- .7J;}(ff!I -k7--~r ~;;~~ I �--·--.--- ~ ~\ Inthe Nameof the Commonwealth of Virg111ia', to appen,~ie the£ Jnrlge .......... 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'i;J'G,/1-L 7/ I of-;/,_,_ pa., d LL~ ~ /k /~ cl~ ~J I~ ~ .-<-9,frl /3-t~, )-:;vu 7 IP~_/2-a.,, . /l J aJ~u ./4___,,,,,,,, ,__,,;-,_,, 4 /. ~ ~7~/cfy,- /c/y~ ~ I ~ t]~ . ~ f (t _,~, ~ d =--Jl '7 fi( ~ £LA' fu., u ✓~v,; // ~~, /;-/ /~ 9,_ ~ ~ r _ :t~·J.f!:.1-1~u;,~c; ~/~ _ v/i ~ d--/v ~ . .z._ 5-'d'.~ , ~ c/4_d &~ Li Tc.__;6 ~ ol Cl~ o_Zea.,,/_, ~r, .t --4..A / ~~ .· -. ~ , 7,(~ ~ ;,,L~~-,,/ ~ ~~~ ~ '1.,...._rt,:x 6- a/~L-.._o( ~d id, ~ ~ Oa.,'Jb~.?t.~'7"/4 ~9 J A-~a-/~ ¼J~ f~d ~µ~ ~cl {A/-i1ia e. J~ ~ 'v-r ~:_ I ~ ~ 'L ti I &; ~~ ~6--c /~/¼ /~ /4 4 L~, ~d~cr ~- ~ oU--7-~ A a_.,.,_,,_ cl a.-,.,.,__c/ ,u_ a-t. )Z;. 19lldcu:;-,f a,,._,_'l~, g // --. {I ~- J71 ,;Jc~ ;P 9 ��,f ,j .. ..• I ii I .. .. • �ti ��I • ! !~ I I , �i ~ ~~~ ,-- "' "" 17 -~ N ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r.,_ ~ \ ...._ I --,. I ,. • �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles S. Shoemaker Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_057 Shoemaker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_016-commonwealth-v-charles-stewart.pdf 092badd9414ef2fa4f71fd5a6b4a85e6 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Roclri11gl1a111 Gouqty, to'"'wit: In tqe The Jurors of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, in and for the body of the County of Ro<'kingham, and now lifuz= ............ t~e ~::J~:~:.:::.s:l :;:~l..t\~~(-·-·· -.. ....... .,t:::e•s::~~ UI'ON 1'Hh'.IR OATH PRllSENT,that<'.?~/~:: attendingthesaic1Comt, on tbeJ 7 Goll qty Got1rt of tl1e said Gotu,ty: day of ;~~i=~ ."it~ in Urn year 1897', in the said County, a ce,·tain 0<1t.bouse, called a t ')_,/_= __ ..........,)/4,:, ..~.... in the clay time of that day, felonionsly did break afid enter, with intent the goods and chattles tJ~j(_ ju the said vnth_'.'.'"e then and them being, felonio<1sly to steal, take And./}t,1,.L ndcarryaway. day of .. calied a ~-··· _k~.~. ... /the And the Jnrors ..... ~~,._....._,. aforesaid, upon their oath /~:=- .-:0..~ aforesaid, do further present, that /? &~ ~- against the peace and. dignity of the Common we tlth of Virginia. on the ... of the said . .,in the year 189-1/, in the said County, a certain outhouse, of one.; Jct/3~(-::-............... .. ....................... .. . property not acl:joining to or occupied with t-he dwelling-house of the said )~ .N,_/'J~c.. there situated, in the night time of that day fe]onions]y did brea '- and enter, with intent the goods and chattels t•J-f:,£.il~[= ............. .in the sai~}.nthonse of the said .... take and cm ·y away. ~.~ ................... .&<....~, And .... of the goods and chattels of the said .. 1Jtl/4~£ and there bP-ing found, then and therifeloniously of the Commonwealth of Virginia. . .......... ................... in ~ the said outhouse, then did steal, take ~nd carry away, against the peace and dignity t , on the ·/~ in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a .. ~.. .... ~. ... day oth~ ........ .~ ........... , the propQ-tiy of one ) , in the year 189fi; 1 J'..i.L~L - , not adjoining to or occu1)ied witb the dwil1ing-house of the said .. ..,there situated, in the night time of that clay feloniously did enter, without breaking thP, same, with intent the goods and chattels of the said ;. _N,_,1.,6~e_=::::::- ~:z 41~ ..... .......... . ..................... ~................ . ········· ........ in the said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steii, take and carry away. .... ~ ...... ✓~,/L. to steal, And the Jurors aforesaid, uµon their oath aforesaid, clo further present, that 6L..tLut..J~:~:w.:r.1{~=. }__• p/3,, ~( 3/~ then and there being~elonionsly .......................• ·········•······ ····•··················································· ···················-···· ..-·- of the goods and chattels of the said . ················•········•·· ..--., ...................········•········ ),.,1./.J.J..~.((.~ then and there being found, then and there feloniously And in the said outhouse did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony .<r::-. .... . . .... . . .. • .. : .... . of . . J..,.J.i<...d~t<;:> ..A:t.a .. ;L.Ji/6.6?2/:'.t ....... . .witnes\Swo1fin •i-1 Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �L I ;f.-,-N~~~ A-~, IJ)f;J:£o~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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Stewart Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_016 Brunk Stewart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_009-commonwealth-v-clarence-williams.pdf 5cdc97620bddf36ee1f1c03f2aaac224 PDF Text Text ~ •/'PVt- tc.t.l r, A&f tz:;l?t-. #~ ,,,,,-z/f' (' ~-<---t ��• ��I'/ Instruction The Court presumed reason to be sane, to the the jury and to possess to be responsible is proved • instructs No. for satisfaction his that a sufficient crimes of the every until jury • man is degree the of contrary ��Instruction The Court though still the accused the nature power sufficient case, and to know that ceive punishment, impulse sanity law for that is not his jury if sufficient crimes. under that to apply withal in every partial it that he does the act and possess may arise that and character and has a knowledge and a mental the the may be laboring understands, consequences, instructs No. a will from a diseased case, insanity, of his act alif he and its is wrong and criminal, knowledge he vnll ovm do wrong and re- sufficient mind, to his to restrain such partial to exempt him from responsibility into the �,. ) ,..·. r . ' �Instruction The Court the evidence of firing liams, the shot and, if that so knowing will find instructs the beyond a reasonable was capable willful, No. or shots which of knowing he did not know, then he fired deliberate, the prisoner jury that if doubt that the prisoner, caused the the nature that the shot they death believe at pur~ose of murder at and consequence or shots the the wrong, with her, degree. time Wil- of his deceased of killing in the first from of Pauline he knew he was doing and premeditated guilty • act, and the they ��Instruction The Court ·vi11iams murdered and had at the right suffered the instructs Pauline the 'lilliams, time sufficient aberration ~ jury that if as charged they believe although as to other Clarence in the indictment, power of mind to distinguish and wrong of such an act, from mental No. between they may believe matters, • r ~rt:/~~'- he ;c.Oiitwt ��Instruction The Court instructs the prisoner, by reason will in their so state the of their verdict. No. jury -· that believing if they him insa~ should that acquit they ��Instruction The Court facie willful, the first possession another deliberate degree, v,ithout a mortal by the prisoner, instructs if No. the that and premeditated the prisoner any, jury is prima and therefore murder with a deadly or upon very slight wound, and extenuating or appear the killing from the case in weapon in his provication, circumstances made by the gives are state. not shown ��Instruction The Court period during existed If mind, which or the the intent period. it prisoner to kill the offence a longer instructs No. the jury is necessary should that there the murder is no particular the malice have contemplated is executed is as truly that instant as if have the homicide. it it should springs into the had dwelt there for ��Instruction The Court may be implied absence of proof instructs from the the deliberate to the contrary No. jury, that the use of a deadly law is that malice weapon in the ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail /?, ;7 ...19. Montho~/ ... Date Na~ committed Dirnrccd. ...... years Held for trial ....Sentence. Fine .. Costs .. Time 111 ........ months . jail ..... Held for pcnitentia,ry. ......Held f01· other authoritie:r~r..~P- Held as msane Behavior ................................................... DESCRIPTION Date of discharge ... ~/ .. t4,A ..~./.✓ OF PRISONER ... I Height months .......color of eyes Weight Teeth marks Arm marks Shoulder Thigh ................ Faoe marks .. . . . .. . .. . . . . .. .. Knee marks ... . / .. Foot marks 7································ ....... Mole marks off Neck marks ..... Breast Left arm marks marks .................... Right arm marks Left leg marks Fine after prisoner marks .. Back marks marks Calf of leg mar Fingers . ....... ~A/ .. Right leg marks . at jail; Amount to tate $. ........ Amount to City ..Deputy and Jailor ........ ...... Sheriff. ��Commonwealth of Virginia: to appe r before the Judge of the atA' o'clock, a. m., on the ircuit Court of c?...day of .............. to testify and the trnth to sa,y in behalf of the ockingham Coun!J', at the Court J-lo11srthrreof, .. ~· ........................ ommomvealth brf?,I the GRfND ·············································~····~-d£.(~ 19 :4.¥ JURY ... . ............... who stands charged with and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ........... ~ .................... shall not omit 1mder penalty of £100. Ami have then and if there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT day of .~. S\VITZER, 19 Clrrk of 011r said C ,rt, at the Court House, the . ~.j,-and in the 15 f., ..~e Commomveal~h. ·#·················~··/~J., P 6 L PRESS, HA.ARISONBURG, VA J:t.... .... . Clerk �/~J·v ,JJJ,,41,,,""6 t? d execute( wlth 1n Summons J J)~ ~ Yue COOV Of f,1 to __ _ ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virg·inia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y011 are hereby commanded to smnmon .. ............... . ::;j:~~a:,~;:::~ ,:.h:,:1~::h:f;; ~i:,l,.~~1tr.t .o. ~o.c.~inta~. County, at the Court House 1 :h71/ 1 to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ................................................... . ··································(f.~.~~ ..) ....~~--······ ................................................. . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony 1rnsde11ieamor. And this.. ....~ ............. shall not omit under penalty of £100. ~~~ Witnesso!;.A~OBERT SWITZER, d,y ,/ THE if'"'=/, ... SFK VJCE PRESS, ~ /erk of our said Court, at the Gou.rt House, the ... /£}__···· ....- 19-ff. , .nd HARRISONBURG, VA, And have then and m th, O. 457 15 5~~ Cl"k �(!J~) /4/ . (J~~~~u~~4 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .. ............... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court o Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9: 3 0 o' cloc/:i.,a. m., on the /,.l.#ctay of .Jf . . . who stands charged and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this shall not . . . ..... .... ... ............ .... ···4· ................... omit under penalty of £100. Witnlt _:: _ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court Honse, the -r~- . 19-J_f.:, and in the 15 r._ 1 ./.f.~ ~ THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA, No. 457 y~r <JIthebCom7rweaJ~- .a.J/f And have then and ~~~ day of 19 d CJ:~---....... ) ~~- , Clerk �~ ���Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Montho~ Date Ma17\-.4 .. . Female ............... Age,Z,c Plaee of Bir Physical .. ... f Foreign )1.{:·· City Ordin~:e .i{ ...S;ngle. Born . ?vlarri~ ......... . ; -1/f...... Occupatio1 write? ....years .... .. . ... .. . month.:; or drug ,·ictim? 7,? Offence /i/.... . ...... ...... State Divorced .... Time m C. S. ......... Is person a drunkard?.···-:.· condition Can read?. Rael committed Committe ~::~ Held for Gran{ <:-y-' - . Ju~~ ................. . Held for trial. .................................. . Fine ... Costs .. Held as 111 ·ane .....Time in jail.. .......................... Behavior .J DESCRIPTION ...eolo, oi eye.· ...~.., Hand mark. Arm marks ... Colo, of .............. . ... Back marks marks ............................. Knee marks Calf of leg marks J eek . ....... Faae marks marks Fingers ............................. OF PRISONER ~ 1 ......... ~........... =······ .................. We;~ht I L Teeth marks .......... _,,, Thigh Held for other authorities ........................................ Date of discharge He;gh'L, ... Shoulder Held for penitentiary .. .................. Foot marks ...................... Mole marks .. off marks .;,i:j. reast marks I .... Right - Left arm marks ... Left leg marks Fine after prisoner arm marks . Right leg mark,:; ..................... at jail; Amount to State$ ...................... _.. Amount . to City ..Deputy and Jailor Sheriff. ��35 2.5 9 2.5 9 2.5 9 70 35 9. 5 2 -~- �\'i �J~ 4.5 0 360 300 3.3 0 3.0 330 .5 2 .. 2.5 5 0 0 0 60 . 0 ::;so 3 8.1 5 ~;3 ~ ~ ~--:3 3 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff You are hereby commanded to summon.{ir!~~ of ~~~~un ..... .................. y, Greeting: ,........................... . ::;p::':,~;::;: :•:,, ',':,~:2;:; ~ Co"'')l:::::;,n County, ,t th, Co"'tHo,,,,I:;;'} an·d··:~J·e··t~-u-t(!Z::::::::;/.e.9n;~::::::::::::::::: to testify who stands charged with and indicted for a felony 1Jffldemeano. And this .. ···~······· ..··· ...... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ~1:,1:;'SWITZER, d,yof. . /" THE SERVICE PRES, 'c'.SC .. Cle~k. of our said Court, at the Court House, the w54f.nd ,nth, 15 .~. HARRISONBURG, VA, No. 457 , of th,Co~ ! O....~ .., Cl,ek �·----·--·-···· ........................ ............................ ___-...... ., ~ of the within~ !.••.••.•.• ••...•...... ~;...ct~¥~ - F ·• ~ ..• .inpersor1 •••• •· • npt, _4g~-- ,.,,,.......,,"""" S,A,C t, �Arrest Warrant City of Harrisonburg va. Commonwealth of Virginia, } T 0 -W·t· 1 Rockingham County, · ..... ,a~~ ..of the said C~~ has this day made com- Whereas, .........J.~.l;!., ..J!,....~C>lq.(31t ................................ plaint and information Co'6tiW, that .... on oath before me,. . •.s •.nwy.er·. q:t.~~ ..Ei~.C.E3 ..w~:1..11a.s ........ .............. of said County: ..a Justice of the said . of the said Co~~f, on the.JEJ.t. ....day of ...... C>:V.El ..:t,~.r... ............. , 19~.~.,in the said cc:£~1-r, did .J~;t.e>r1ic,ll.es;ty···}c~.1.~ ....... .~.n4 ... m.,µr.Q.~l' .... Qne ....P.~µ11.n..•...J1.ll.iq,m;:i............................................................................................... . Against the peace and dignit of the Co onw &1th of Virginia These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre- hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said C01Yrlt~the body of the said ............................. . ................................... C.l.a.;t;" .. n.~.......W.~.l],.Jfi.µl~_ ...................................................................... . .. to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum- mon ................... ............................. Ja..s..H ..B.oi.ce................................................................................................ . to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my hand and seal this ...... ~4.. day on the examination touching the said offence. of.. ..:r.Qy~~P.~.4'. ...... (~ .............. , in the year 19.:3.3. ..... ........................... ..l.... ;6.r:.A.l ..'...,....... r./........... J. P. Service Press-170 (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, ~ .......................................... TO-WIT: ..... , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County . of Rockingham, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that and ........ ...... . . .......... ....... . ....... ........... ................................... as his suret ...... , have this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ...Dollars ( $ ..................... ) to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: ............. shall appear before the undersigned or the That the said Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .............. day of ..... , 193 .... , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the ch ..rge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of th_esaid County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the ... day of ............................. . . ..... , 193 . .............................................................................. >-. C: bl) .s ... 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Charge to the Jury. to in~uire whether CLARENCE 7/ILLIAMS Your charge of the felony is as charged If you find indictment, and that and was wilful, him guilty the of murder for him guilty or, life, or for an·i the find him guilty punishment five deliberate of murder by confinement nor more than or of murder Williams without den heat, find him guilty more than five guilty in the peniyears. as charged in the aforethought, then you shall degree, and ascertain for of murder degree, but actual his not less than that in the first he killed or implied, or in mutual manslaughter, combat, and ascertain for in the him not guilty second degree, manslaughter, by confinement not less one year, of murder than dePau+ine upon a sudyou will his punish- one nor years, or, you will degree manslaughter, but say so and ascertain for in your discretion, $1000, in the first or of voluntary in the nenitentiary him of not exceeding exceeding punish- years. nor more than five gainst second in the penitentiary of involuntary punishment second provocation, If you find or of murder his twenty with malice find years. of voluntary ment by confinement than of murder, aforethought, on reasonable you shall by confinement him not guilty malice aforethought and ascertain in the penitentiary twenty in the then and premeditated, in the in the with malice any term not less him guilty If you find gree degree same was committed and was not wilful, as charged and premeditated, in your discretion, If you find indictment, of murder, in the first is guilty or not guilty. same was committed deliberate ment at death, tentiary in the indictment the accused not less assess or by confinement than a fine in jail his one a- for not or both. If you find him not guilty, you will say so and no more. �Charge to the Jury Com V Clarence Williams �COMMONNEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand of said jurors and for the body of said tending said oaths do present 1, 1933, Pauline monwealth in said H. Boice, at its that of the Commonwealth of Virginia county against of Rockingham December term, Clarence county, Williams, Williams, feloniously 1933, the peace and now atupon their on or about did kill in November and murder and dignity of the Com- on the testimony of James of Virginia. This jury Court County: indictment a witness to give evidence. is found sworn in Court and sent before the grand �Murder i~4 Commonwealth v) Indictment {I~ i 1 ~ ~ \ \ ~ I Clarence Williams Felony December term, 1933. A True Bill: -J} ~ ~ i~1~~ ~ .~~ "'i tness: Jas. H. Boice ~J ~ ~ 3 ~ ~it D. t w. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �COMMONWEALTHDEC v. ) ~elony CLARENCE ILLIAMS -- -- 1933 (murder) �� 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 1933 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Clarence Williams Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_009 Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_026-commonwealth-v-d-a-pleeker.pdf 1ce0c632afef29514558de5eaf3f53eb PDF Text Text �,. ......_ , .. '"" ~~ ,.,. "\' ~~ -- ~ ;. ' " ~ ~ ~ "t-1, ": - ~ \ . f ' ~ K ~ l\i t ! } "-:1 I ~ -~ ~' ~ ,- l ' ~ ~ ~ ,,_ ~ ~ I"" ,- ! '- ,- t. ' ( \' T -~ f:' I... tr . "' \ 1 E;'j ~ ~ \'I ~ i ~ ~ '~ ~ ? ~ ",. tr t T' ~ ~( ;:::,-... ~ '"'- ~ J ,,,~ ~ . ,• "' "' \ \ ,. "I\ . "' ' < r-- 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 1873 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.A. Pleeker Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Public Nuisance Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor public nuisance. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_026 Pleeker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_006-commonwealth-v-daniel-hopkins.pdf 7cd9306ecf297fd813e569a45176fb67 PDF Text Text ���\. c~ lr ~ ' . s;)~ ft l ~ 1"'r«'-t Vt! ,-1( of. t._) \. / ? (7rf! ,cl /4 l"-/) / C'¾, { do-, ,. 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 1820 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Daniel Hopkins Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_006 Hopkins https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_020-commonwealth-v-david-cordon.pdf 0113d3e4c2be7469392f55e578f6f3fe PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rocki:Qgl1aIJ1Gou11ty, to,..,vit: .., In tL1e Gour~ty ~Z~,;:Jf.~ el,a~~,~;~: ;~i~ ~ of the in i;he sa1c1,tn&11 = J'.'y Lb-. 4 '2 ....day on the ...... of. V /f.1ci•::.t..t.1...£<-L;f--. . . , in Li✓.u..~~ttl.L..., the p1:operty of one b • steal, tr.ke and carry away, ..,-\._nd the Jnrots aforesaid, upon their oath .a(.:<,-.~;~~.C,?.:.:':'.:.l:4.c4-<::'.'-:'.""-,,. aforesaid, do further present, that i::i.~j~ Mftr-/C., "i~i, ;~ ;i 7i . then aud. there being fonnd, then and there feloniouslyAdid against the peace and dignity of the Common we tlth oi' Virginia. Gal Gotirt of tqe said Goo11ty: the year 1896--;-in the said County, a ccrCain.._o.uUHHMl@, e,2::. y L?-::~ ......~-,.., oC'Clf_Pted-\,,+t-h✓ the--a-we-H.ing-hen 0 .............................................. . tte-sa-tEl ("1.1, there~situated, in the nig:, ~ilne of that day feloniously did break a~d enter, with intent the goods am1 chattels ...,. I 1.1/fl,~ ! <~ ... u ... of the said ...... ~lh-'~(._-<,,-:V k~ . . .......... in the saic~&i,,11honsehen and there being, feloniously to steal, -~Y.~ .1-~ ~~:~1:Jl: ka.l" '"-2f',:: L-Wlt• ,.. / take and cany a way. And 4 l~?"~ ·······t~: • ... ..... ·.'.;..· ... ............ of the goods and chattels of the snid .. 0@t-,te.i.. ._ . . Jc.i:[L<'-:-:1=c... (1;~011~·7':;;;;,~ .... in the saidAouth , then and there b<·dngfound, then and there feloniously did steal, take ~rnd carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth .. ~1.-<:-.~l And the Jurors aforesaid, upon theil' oath aforesaid, do further present, that of Virginia. C.x~"'"-LL-{:'c:~.~ in the said County, a certain e'l-ttt'l€lRS ...., on the (, , 1.. day of /4&.t lL4Jr ' ...., ... U"d...L{J..:1,,:1.dt'Ltt.1.the property Galle of one , in t~e year 189 0 ,J~~ c~~Lc.v ~ ....... ... ................... , oot-aeljoining lii-=-oeeUJ:lied -v<itl,- the dweHing-lwus• of the sai<l ~~·. . .., there situated, in the night time ~}hat enter, without breaking tllj same ,with intent the goods and chattels of the saicl L.llo.t . .. ..~.:'.~'. . ·-· in the said m1,t;, · l~[L{.._ 1.,}4Jjj_~:.~4-/ of the goods an~ -t- ~~ .".-.t.vc-,;:~ L then and there being, feloniously to steal, take and carry away. 't'u'-fvt./4... And 1LL"L~ LLL.. l~ ........ r.L:'-::L ..L1t.>-1.~1:: :.l.... ~~~~~·~~s ~f ~~e s~i~ then and there being found, day feloniously did then and there feloniously dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony .1:::.Jt/?~/£ ;£""L~~~~.. .witness ~~ t1:~t~it;;~~ ·v~yL{:~~ ~~Aiu, :f did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and ~~~~~ ............ ✓.?J.-y- :1~.?..=I ~ ..Q'.}!{t--ydc.L~ ... worn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �.. ,.._ ·i- Jjl1 :~ 1~I ~ 7 u h_~it-t ;0,< /...,~)?i ...~~~ ' .bu. u(_~ t, ~ "-""~ 1/'"-1.- LL( t"-· l L '---~--.......--......____ h c_1li~t---0:__ '1,-- . i- ~ f !uu le£~ ~~~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ················································································•·········~·-········· 7~. . who stands_;-;f!ed wit!t andindiEledfor And this·~ . sltall not omit under t!te penal{J' of£ Witness, JOSEPH S. MESSER LEY, =y £..~~······• _.L.9.'.. .. of. ..... 1 oo. And /ta,,e t!,m and t!tere this 1,Vrit. Clerk of our said 189j-;- and in tl,c Ir ···············-······· Court, at t/1e Court-1-louse, t!te 7 tit ,,ear o/ Lite Co111111onwealtlt. //1'~• 1 C!Mk. Form 68-Berlin. �/-- ~ �TO THE SHERIFFOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Form 84-Bertin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMON-~VEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You are hereby com,n1,anclecl to sumnwn~~ Eoclcin_gha1n, to be taken from in_gham, residing a, 1i,st fnrnished renwte froni theplrwe ................ ...pe1·s011,,; of the Cozui,ty of by the J£icl_geof the Connty Cou,rt of Rock where the offence is charged to have been con1,1ni,t- tecl, ancl qzialiflecl in all other 1·es7HJ.cts, to serl'C rig Jm·ors, to nf.tenrl tuzd appertr T,efore tlw ~ Cozuity Cou,rt of Rockinghrm1, Cou,nf!J, at the Co/l,!'t lfous,', on the .....c(?.·=·-···•······· drq; of th~ j,__-:£.~/...... ....... Conrt to serve as Ju,rors 11pon the trial ne:i:t, beinfj _aw 1 'l .--rlrtu of . .f..L,,,.·1· ..... 11:rr of_.otJa,yt._j_ ~L chargecl with felony . •1,ul ihi,i; theu ::,hcill in no wise omit, wuler the penalty of £]OU, .1.nrl have then and there the nmnes of saicl persons nnd this writ. Witnes,,j..,(~ ................... . ........ , Clerk of If.. Honse, the ... clay or..!f...2~·--r Olli' sui,d Court, rd the Gou.rt 78jJ":rindinf.lie l l/ th year of' the C01nnwnwealth, ...... Clerk, �~ �IN THENAi E OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO "I'HE SHER~ifF 1RffXI~n fiCt:::1'"111"',, ~· ~OV~"I'Y ~~ ~ to appear before the .Judge of the CouniJ1 Court o[ o'~I. cl.:, a 111.,o'/Jt/ie . '~ day wha ,taud, /1/"ged Aud t!tis -~ .lz- Countv, at Ilic Court-House, ~ <!l t1,a.,;; , 189/f, to testijj, ~ ~c:L .. ~s.s, r u•ilh and f,,dtaed jor ---G-RErING: at ro ~ being Lite,!l 2,, da_vof . Court~, . ''tr:;: and jljc truth to sa_vi1 ~CC/L 11; ~ Q,A slzall not 0111itunder t/1epenal~v of .£roo. JOS.Eff_yjj-_ JlfFjSERLE Y,Clerk da;)1 of. ..dfO/rdA,r,h_Y'\__......, Aud lzave tlzm and there this l+'rit. of _our said l890, and Court, at t/ze Co11rl-f-/011se, Ilic m the - I 3/~;;ar ~ the / (l fle,i,.,_ Com111ompealtli. , Clerk. Form 68--Rerlin. �i ~~ ~ ~ ~, . \j I I ~ ~~~ ' ~ 1~ ' �INTHENA_EOFTHE0OMMONVifEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You, are hereby ,o'J't:"'t;'ll::.:.ron 1.,,,.,,,_ ........... Eoclcinghctn1,,/;;i;;-tGtl.;01'h jl'om i.#jhttm, Connly of the offence i,s rluirged to hrwe been ronunit- in all other 1·es71ecf.,,,to ger1·r r1s J1irors. to aUend tuid a7>pertr hefore the Cou,rt of Rockin:Jhmn f..o::-c.~ . to serve as Jnrors ofthe li ~t {ttP-n,·81tul fi!J the Jt.idJle of tbe Cow'b6g Gom•t of~ resirling renwte from the place whae tecl, and qwilified Cminty Fl, ,,mon, Uowitu, af. tlie Court lioiisq, ~--·· C'rmrt ne:ut. hein.);· Ike ;Jelcclfl. j -~~ ~ __________ ................ilny af tkc ...... . ....... _ . .... ........--HJ-8- iipon the trial of ___ char_gecl with felony. ulticl iJ1i., they :;hall in no wise mnil, wuler the penalty uf -/;'JUU. And hal'e tlwn flnd there the nanMs of sai,d. persons ((,nd this writ. Witnes.s, /!._~............................ , U/ "'" of o,u- L'J ...clay of .±a.LJA.. O.A-J -· ---- Honse, the .... (' mnm,onwenl th. , 18fd. ,,,,;a,Cow•/, at th, Gou.rt ruul in the 1 I JI~ J th year of the U/e,/, �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. David Condon Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Trespass Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_020 Cordon Taylor https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_018-commonwealth-v-dennis-via-and-j-l-kelley.pdf 67340cbc617f29d629ae34534077ae55 PDF Text Text oEC CO:WONWF.A.LTH v. DENNIS VIA and ) relony J. L. KELLEY (ta) -11=-t ��In the Name of the Commonwealth You "' hmby <omm,nded to mmmon of Virginia: ~••~:::::t~ing, ~·~··•~,•~~ ~:~::::::::::··:::·:·:::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::·:::::;:::~ .... ::;zz;;;?:::~:::7..;;z~::(Jj?..~:::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Ci~ourt J . of Ro at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the / say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Comn onwealth against. ·•··································AJ...~ day of . ingham County, at the (:; urt House thereof, .... who stands charged ivyJfd .. -..... 19 4-'.~testify and the truth to ~~ ..................................................................... . ~idicted for a felony mJsd,e,meanorc- ;r ..........shall And this .. ........ ·~ . not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. W#nm, J. "fl:E~~,SWITZER, d,y of THE . SEKVJCE 1==• f 19 PRESS, HARRISONBURG, /.{,;;.d;. th, VA. ;t.L ~~ Cle,k Cle,k of on, «M ~t I th, Cmnt Hou«, th, _/ 7 FORM NO. 5 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ................... . . lo appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of at 9:30 o'clock., a. m., on the .... say in behalf of the Defendant /7 ........... day of.. County, at the Court House thereof, l../4~~~':'V- ........ 19. v.'.,Y::o testify and the truth lo i11I he jJrosecutiou y,tz.atL who stands charged ~and against .............................. . indicted for a fel ny misdemeanor. And this ......... ~············· ..·········shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have Ihm a11d there this Writ. Wih ss, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk. of our said Court, at the Court House, the//1. . ................ . ...I9J'.f, and in dayof.~. THE SERVICE PRESS, HARIUSONDURG, VA. the ..... L .. FORM NO. 5 �ct> I (') !• 0 I 5· !.. I (1) ~ ~ ~ ' i• .... �who stands charged 'j!J :m~ indicted And this··········~· ............ shall not ~~~ \Vitness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, SERVICE omit 1tndcr penalty of £100. Clerk of our saitJ_urt, And have then and at the Court House, the ... ......... PRESS, HARRISONBURG, th, VA, No. 457 fa /C:......... . 1d"Jf.n, ;,. 1/~z:;;:;;:;,/ d,y ,f ···~· THE for a felony mis-d-eml!anor. ' Cl"k ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month ~/;z .. . .Date committed ........... y 19. ... . ......................................... . 1 ingl lf.~1arried. --V ....'l 1111e ~ m . Physical condition Can read ?.'i\... .................................. ,.s write? ..~~·. Occupa · ../ ............................ State City Ordinance Fine .. Costs .. Held as insane/:: Behavior ... ~·········•·······•·· .... Offe1 · ··~... ............ / . .._ ... H .. .......... .............. ............................. years ............. Time in jail.. mont I1.5 ..years . · lru .......... ....Senternce. Held for trial s'. . person a dru ~ "'.✓ Dirnrc.cd ....... . .. ~. month .... Held for penitentiary. ..Held for other authorities .4~. ................... ..... ................ ...... Date of discharge Heigh ............... Hand mark· Teeth marks . . ..... Faoe marks ........... Arm marks Shouldec macks ··~~·· Thigh marks ........ ,.. . ..Back marks ... _!Snee marks ..?.. .. ..Foot marks Calf of leg markV~___, .... Left leg marks Fine after prisoner ... Right leg marks . at jail; Amount to State $. .... Amount {) I to City $ .t..~~'!'.. .S...7....... / '7 '- . J s ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. , L./ . ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail / ...... .19 ...~ Month oM~;;t.:Z~;::i'!:::::-...Date .".":"./L.--:-:-./;/ committed~~ Marriecl),M Dirnrccd .. / ....... Time in C. S ........... Physical years ... .,.,.,._.months condition Can read? ............... write? .... City Ordinance ~'-- ····.state Held for trial Held for Grand Jury. Senten,c.x-p~yeacs Fine ............. . Costs ................. ....... . . Held for other authorities ........Date of discharge Behavior DESCRIPTION Z.. Heigh Teeth marks .... Arm marks Shoulder .months. Time in jail ........................... Held for penitentiary Held as insane Weight/;1.0 ....................................................... . _ .....\~ L~oloc of Hanel marks ........................................... Faae marks <;__ marks OF PRISONER ......colm o( ey CO' -- \ ......../····· ... ····- ........................... Back ma1-ks Knee mark. Thigh ot marks Fingers off .. ole marks \ Neck marks. Brea t marks Left arm marks .... Right arm marks Left leg marks Right leg marb Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State$ .......................... . Amount V to City ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. ��COMMONWEALTH v. CHARGE TO THE JURY Dl!N"NISVIA and J. L. KELLEY If you find you will the accused, them guilty, shooting, as charged in the fix punishment by confinement their of not less malicious than one year shooting, guilty, or either then you will penitentiary five of than, of malicious not as cmrged a period hundred for or either of them, but find of unlawful shooting, as therein their punishment of not less a period ten years. indictment, twelve than them charged, by confinement one year by confinement months and by a fine of in the nor more than in jail not for a exceeding dollars. of the felonies of assault you will say so and fix a period not and battery, exceeding dollars, them guilty, aforesaid, of them, hundred say so and in the uenitentiary in your discretion, exceeding you will in the say so and fix or, then them guilty, If you do not find five or either nor more than of them, for years, either not guilty, indictment, If you do not find period of them, say so and no more. If you find five or either their twelve or either but find them guilty, as charged punishment months, or by both of or either in the indictment, by confinement or by a fine such fine of them, in jail not exceeding and imprisonment. then for �Comrnonwea 1th v) Charge Dennis to Via and the Jury J. L. Kelley �I ��Instruction The Court further L- No. instructs the jury that the malice neoes+ ' shooti g may be either ex/).- sary to constitute press or implied. the but every not to ill is intended motive where the act an evil bent sudden. includes ( • "'-· not only flowing with anger, motive. or more particular and wrongful such circumstances of a heart regardless It therefore malice deliberate, and cruel act is is against but or corrupt intention, as to carry of social on mischief; hatred, persons, from any wicked mind and purpose indication law from any wrongful, however an action \k and unjustifiable to anyone has been attended in them the plain and deliberately unlawful will to denote done with of malicious The worill. t1malice" and revenge, confined crime duty implied another by ��The Court to intend that consequence of them, resulted instructs the jury he does, or which is Therefore, Smiths, of law is from said / own act. wounded the the presumption No. further which of his Instruction that use of said deadly a man is the natural if or any of them, they that intended or necessary the prisoners, by the instrument. the taken or either deliberate consequences use that ��Instruction The Court the evidence or either Smith, if guilty the jury lawfully, the unlawful with intent belieffe shooting . th e prisoner then if then the difference they believe doubt that Elizabeth the the accused, Smith, and there from or Leon unlawfully, disable, ma- or kill, jury should find as charged in the indictment; evidence as charged depends then wounding, from the wounding, that that to maim, disfigure, or any of them, of malicious jury jury John Henry Smith, but not maliciously, of unlawful tells shot and feloniously Smiths, the case beyond a reasonable or any of them, said cused in this of them, liciously, the instructs No. ~-: that the in the jury should indictment. between upon whether the acts were done unfind if Court shooting and death ' b een gu1· 1t y of mur d erJ rrwould 11ave them guilty And the malicious or not the ac- J"l..~ i..rn.t~ had resulted p,,JA;,rtJ,./~ {/ ��a n/ lnatruction The Court evide11ce that the Smith, Elizabeth intent to either tempted to shoot Via, if did Smiths, not believe or any shoot as his punishme'1t not less than by confinement by him guilty confinement in the one nor more tr..a.n five in jail for a period 1ith char~e a"ll Lizzie from of them, year.:>, Smith, ith the penitentiary or, exceeding or that intent shoot i YlB, for i~- shooting evide"X!e er the in the the 11 of attempt not John Henry of actually (W!- find fro!il the or any of them, guilt , Leon Smith, you should ou believe or kill, him not S:nit if said that disable, find John Henry but jury a-1.d Leon Smith, - ou will o.t them; 1_. Dennis disfipure, then a.nd !-aaimins the accused, :3mith, maim, d ict.nent, instructs No. he at- afore- am a period fix of in .,.our discretion, t,..-elve months. ��INSTRUCTIONNO. c.:)-. The Court instructs the jury such a doubt as may be honestly substantial Reasonable and material a vertict cumstances. and reasonably essential in order fact or facts of conviction, evidence to sustain to warrant necessary an acquittal. for or that charged. is suggested It must not be It must be serious It must be a doubt the jury to believe and not of immaterial 1s as to any the offence itself. it. doubt entertained to prove or grows out of the evidence doubt without and substantial of material a reasonable doubt must be based upon the evidence, by the evidence, arbitrary fact that to find and non-essential cir- ��t1 The court " accused to be innocent reasonabie II it doubt, rea any instructs n their until the le dou t of hia guilt, sufficient derence of evidence supports ,1 " to warrant his ui t of the conviction, beyond a if c~used, the charge weight or proto or prepon- in the indictment, must be proved es ill is not sufficient the greater his guilt the mere suspicion however strong, nor is it guilty the is upon the minds of the jury him. and that · convict, the law presumes that he is proved and if there duty to acquit bability the jury but so clearly ,I I and the evidence '.! Ii able hype- thesis thereof of his so strong, innocance. as to exclude every reason- �\ �The court to be given jury are the testimony authorized the parties. the result if intelligence, stances ·I I case, their de~eanor witnesses their temper. whilst see. in this case interest, if ings, or bias, testifying, their and to give aa under to be entitled the weight of the witnesses fee of information, of such witnesses su h wi tnasses in determining relationship proven, their eans jury of different the same i their to the teatimony the to vonsider of this has be n shown. Ii instru.Jts all to. any, the to i if any appa~ent SJch credit of the circum- ��The jury q aocused of the cri every material ,, proved re instructed e all.aged fact eaaas that against in order him the in tr e indictment ry to oonstitute beyond a reasona bl.a doubt, to convict such cr·m and if the jury ust be have a reason- I I abie doubt the crime upon a material. it is their doubt and acquit hi. fact or el.ement necessary duty to give the priaoner to constitute the benefit of s oh ��The court the evidence that instructs I/ road p st the pre iaes shot gun, fro 1 Kelley a.ttac that the fire of their circumstances, necessary to protect ·: such danger and lawfully the said as to both of said Kelley the of firear along the public hile so pass- and Via w.ere fired in defe d- eana as. reas.onabl.y and if you further acted that from serious you should defendants. of him, who used a 12 gauge by auch assailant, from on the night and Via were justified in the belief was imrninient, believe and that ith enr aid defendants themselves they in the possession be necessary, the if and Via, or someone with from this. the evidence returning ,' guilty by Smith to them to then '' existing 1 of arnith, that Kelle peacefully then the said ing themselves appeared though of John premises upon an.d shot il ere, proaeeding ing the said jury the defendants December 6, 1933, neverthelea~, the Kelley and believe Via in under the then it was reasonably bodily find harm, and a verdict of not ��1 I INSTRUCTION NO. The court 1 H inatruota the defendants acted were in danger of serious others with the jury that under a re sonabLe him, then they bodily in determining apprehension that whether they harm ~t the hands of Slnith and Wlllilial:e instructed that they should con- I 1 sider alL the facts they y reasonab they shot. and oiroumstances y have appeared diaalosed in the evidence to the defendants at the time as ��The Court 11 the evidence that enry Smith, Jo !I or intent ;J fired it bodily under all by said 'I J. L. Kelley fired Lizzie and Si ith from the evide the shots, ~s ne~essary harm, he that if eon Kelley indict ce that, as acting indictments, Kelley they the shots ith, fired enta, under struck then the to is to say that time the fro otive apply the reaso elf from that that at the is entitled irrespective believe the shots so to do to save hi then the said three shots. jury a iKe in the three if you believe that the with which the said each and all el~ey instructs defendant abl be ief seriously to an acg_uital- of the persons struck ��Instruction The Court evidence shot instructs siding, then avail himself until it safely is they are t olr of the could believe shootin a---"- was present"' aiding, at and into and until safely could advised if counsel, Smiths, or abet and that shot gun at was necessary himself the said a"rl they of the with are further then himself unless as he intent to maim, that Via in his said of the Kelly shooting at the from the Via in his after tbat .::iuc11shooting was being to shoot the Kelly shooting was likeNise Kelly are as he further did not aid, the house John Henry Smith fired of the his u.1 attacked said but they at and into that or serious not guilty , if they law of self-defense, evid e nee that shooting ,uu/ Smiths. and as far told doubt or abetting Smiths, the were re- as far believe from death Kelly Smiths any and cannot case, he retreated beyond a reasonable ~ d ,vv........,,,,,,,l,,( -J;;i;,,r&fld he himself in this from the Smith fired the before they Via before that at the and cannot. avail unless believe Via was the aggressor counselling, the house an aggressor that evidence evidence they the house where the Smiths and kill; fr an the that if law of self-defense before disable, jury tbat doubt at and into shown b:r the disfigure, that the beyond a reasonable at him shot No. elly and reasonably reasonably believed John Henry Smith in order bodily under his harm, then plea they should of self-defense. believed that it to :rr ot ect find �\ �4.3 0 4.5 0 4.3 0 355 _60 305 4.0 O 2.5 0 ?.5 0 '3 7 0 3.0 O 3.9 O 4 2. 9 0 1:- ��r 1.19 1.0 5 1.0 5 3.1 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 .0 1.0 5 1.0 5 35 J 4 ���_____; ��������L .J ��l �COM!VIONWEALTH OF VIRGilHA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand in and for attending of said jurors said Court at do present that about December 5, 1933, the aforethought said disable, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of said oaths malice County: Lizzie its Via and J. in said did shoot then against of Rockingham, December term, Dennis Smith, and kill, county county, Lizzie the peace 1933, upon their L. Kelley, on or feloniously Smith with and there and now and of intent her, to maim, disfigure, and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This Henry Smith, in Court indictment C.R. and sent is found on the Fawley, before ands. the grand testimony of John F. Newman, witnesses jury to give evidence. sworn �FA ·~ ~ I~ I~'\\~ ~ Commonwealth I~ ~\j v) Indictment Dennis Via & J. L. Kelley { ~ Felony ~ ~' ~ \"\ December term, 1933 (',~ I A True Bill: ~ ~I{ ~ Witnesses: t John Henry Smith C. R. Fawley &.s. F. Newman ~ \ ;Y f ~ ~~j ~ D. W. Farman Commonwealth's Attorney �RETURN IN FIVE DAYS TO CHAS. R. FAWLEY SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM HARRISONBURG. COUNTY VA. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dennis Via and J.L. Kelley Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_018 Kelly Smith Via https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_055-commonwealth-v-e-a-shands.pdf d929792431dc9445e7827a445b7958b1 PDF Text Text �h~t1~i I :t-. A. 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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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. E.A. Shands Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Threatening Violence Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor threatening violence. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_055 Shands Werner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_003-commonwealth-v-ed-swell.pdf 476175c0bf73cd23d455350aa4317059 PDF Text Text C1V'\ p. A,'", 'z..i;(, ~'-{ ~F,i.r:{ (Jr'?.{,.r--- ( {J } 11..:..7 , t' • {' ,J n.r I ---I �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 Undated Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed. Swell Subject The topic of the resource Charges Unknown Description An account of the resource Charges unknown Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_003 Swell