89 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_009-commonwealth-v-giles-a-slave.pdf f34b9c7bcb59b647170a0bb217a84cb2 PDF Text Text �• L~-LJ /t~ {~ , ' rz...,tl?,. ,;r~/ JIA /n-- . :(~, ~ ¼ d~ a,. w~~ ~ ~~ .,·Jv1. /4~~, . 1 f a,vv de {}f~z 0 ~L- J /~ ~ ~~~ J/~ IYhevw a .4-rJ~ (})-f. sf. c1 /f3(l ,,(9~~.,,r (?,,--<A4 ~ .dtl., 1~~ ,q~ v{j 1-0~~,p-) p 9 (7~ f ~A~ /f ~ ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Giles "A slave" Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with 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_001_009 McDaniel Wilkenson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_059-commonwealth-v-godfrey-brock.pdf b0ab316f79a876a73df4486ab78f4f9b PDF Text Text J . ~-t;-;o~ ~~/~~~ -~ ~~' ·1~ ~/ /#.:'~ .' /,f, L--L--T~~ ~~~ o/2e-ty£ . , ~~ ~~, ~ ~tl f , 0 ~--- ~ -~~7?1 ~ - I ~ L-<-",,... ~ ,1 !Ill;/~~~~ %~~9'~ I' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ @I - I Mdf <d {;U~ . ~ �I ��i , ~,U-o ~ ~f? ' Q ~~ ~°l .. ��I I I ~ �THI: C:OMMONWEAL TH Of VIRQINIA, �~~v/dd. _1r1ffl---.._ fJ.~~r RJC>--~. ��� 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. 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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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Grant Bruce Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. 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_042 Bruce Sife https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_073-commonwealth-v-guy-webster.pdf 43dcdca56a95ffa46a23225a32ef32ab PDF Text Text ��'· ��,. r------------------------~-------, ; I - -- - �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Guy Webster 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> 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_073 Larry Webster https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_042-commonwealth-v-henry-hughes-and-anna-sirks.pdf c869d42194d165f8376f3f9c721d594a PDF Text Text f>tate·of Vir.Qinia, Townof Harrigon6ur.Q, to-wit:. ·····················································•······························································································································································································ 'these nre the7'ej'ore in the nrim,e of the Com,nionwenlth 1vith fo apprehend rler,lt wi-th accordinf ......... =,.. ........... to answer the said complciint ....... and to be /'tirther to law. my harnl and ,ea! tl,isj(,~-~ S1w1mon tlu follou·inJ! 1 to con1.,11u1,11.,el yoi1, f'orth- and bring before me 01· some other Ji1,stice the body of' the saicl~ )fu,'/~···~·~···~<.A1(/icen nnd,, of Y'i1'finia, ~;(:~,1L) u·itnessPs :···········································································-············································-···································· ��• �� 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. Henry Hughes and Anna Sirks Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. 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_042 Hughes Sirks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_040-commonwealth-v-henry-rogers.pdf b5db139a3bb8f62c90bb63a37d055cab PDF Text Text ���~~, - f ~=--tr?~ . J I 'p, ij ~~--~-----------~----:-~~ \s ~ 1 "' . •f-- ���In the Namecf the Commonwealth aIVirginia, E:.=2F::~~7;;:;,_7z:2 Yfu a ·e here]J}J comnwnc7ed,to .mrnmonv /j _ J}___ P.Y'.4_, __ ~ ......- - ··-··------- to a,ppearbefore the Jiul.r;eof q;::;,.. t5 unty Court of Rockin.r;liam County, a,t the Court-Ifise Ja:::; {'£'7;~18, dciy ofth ~--- ffil!/1-~ i.y Court"lumt, being the 'I, to ~t(f y and the truth to say in belutlf ,pa;:a,~;,. .,:;,indicted :,;;~;,,nd, Ann this ~ ,_w_ .._ 1 {M ~~'~/ ~/4 ......................................................................... . shall not omit uncler the penalty of £100. I · day of ,f,,w Cm><~•onw~Uh ~•""t Antl have then and there this Writ. Witness, J OfiEPIL S. 1lIESSERLE Y, Clerk of oiir sciid C011rt,cit the Ooiirt-Ilouse, the / , o·1· ~ I.., •-"-1 r,ay on the f -=--··· ..188 P, cinclin the ll-:th year of the Comrnonwecillj-· Clerk. --~G. R. BERLIN, BRIDGEWATER, VA. ��~ 1 /{t(.lt1.~/tlt,(.'1'./~ I 7..,L.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. Henry Rogers 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_040 Lang Rodeffer Rogers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_005-commonwealth-v-herman-sandy.pdf 592fad0352fa88fb00742b2165ee5b19 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOR ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The jurors Rockingham, term, of said County: in and for and now attending 1931, uuon their oaths the body of the County of said court do present on or about the 14th day of September, feloniously and unlawfully ner, against at its did kill the peace and dignity that 1931, and slay October Herman Sandy, in said County, one A. A. Tur- or the Commonwealth of Virginia This indictment John Trumbo, Fawley, court is found on the testimony s. w. Trumbo, Harry Trumbo, s. Rlunion and Jesse Moyers, and sent before the grand jury A. J){c. Runion, witnesses to give of C.R. sworn in evidence. \ . �INV. MANS. COM V HERMAN SANDY A FELONY .. True Bill V D. U. Earman, Com. Atty. �COMMONWEALTH vs CHARGETO THE J1JRY H:ERMANS1.NDY If you find will the accused, not guilty, you say so and no more. If you find him guilty you will say so and fix tentiary for five Herman Sandy, years, period by both not a period or, such fine punishrrent of not in your exceeding his as charged less discretion, one year than indictment, by confinement one year not then in the peni- nor more than by confinement or by fine and imprisonment. in the in jail exceeding for $1000 or a ��Gf 1931 COMMONWEAL '.IH v. HERMANSANDY Felony ( 1 nv • mans . ) �...9.,t..f /. er~ .:? .L/ (7 '1.;- • - , ' v t l ,I I t I • I {) • 7 ~ )-o / tJ. "~ 11) .1:r- e:J- �1.Jl.G-1,Em:~ledgedthemselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth ~~·················•····•··•·························· to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia rendered, of Virginia ($ ..~.§$!..!?. lars, goods and chattels, lands and tenements, ~¢ ~ ............. .), for the :.ise of the Common- and they each severally waived their homestead cognizance; yet upon this con · · each in t e sum of exemption to their re- ........... shall personally a ~tr;;;~;:~o:::~:: :::n:ot::t~o2o~::~t~ 19~., heard, and at such other time or times to which the proceeclings and before any court or judge hereafter there answer may be continued having or holding any proceedings the Commonwealth · · · or further in connection concerning with a certain charged, andll,,und under sai~ ~::o::~:a::: ::::! t~e cb~;g~ ;s dis:~:.~::;i:t::~: be finally ~ declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:ince wise to remain in full force and effect. IN 'WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ..../~ shall be null and void; other- -- ........day of ....................................... . ��2.8 5 350 4.0 0 2.5 0 4.10 4.2 0 2.. 5 2.5 0 330 2.5 0 3.3 0 3.3 0 2.5 0 4.5 0 3.4 O 4.0 0 4.5 O 3.5 0 4.5 0 3.2 O 6 9.0 0 ~- �\ f/ �2 ¥l°?>.~'""Z) '-/ ' 2. ~ -p 4 ,o L/ ,.,.0 7. y-S 2. J?) ~JO ~~ld--:--+4-~..!-J-\_ J.;\,... . V I V V- V 1 r: //,t,I I h I<~ t,, ~-trt,-J-Pi)--~~~~ 't .s')I 3,~D - 3. 3Z> 2~0 4 .s $ ) �' �IHSTRUCTION , ___.. The court is the killing in the doing improper instructs of a person follows a reckless or culpably regard to the offender for jury as a natural act, involuntary not feloniously, and probable act the as is ect; while or in the and, consequence incompatible law imputes and he may be punished. manslaughter or unintentionally of a lawful negligent human life, that accidentally performance a homicide proper the of some unlawful or negligent _/ __ a criminal that when of such with a intent �J �.2 INSTRUCTION The court upon all highways vehicle unless shall it nnd except is the jury of sufficient drive from the Sandy, violated death was caused gently operating it is the law of this width the driver of a motor to drive when overtaking court further evidence in this the foregoing thereby, his then automobile. another in overtaking tells case stetyte, half of the on such side and passing applicable _nd the that the same upon the right impracticable to the limitations lieve tells the that vehicle that subject vehicles~ if they be- the accused, Herman and that the accused highway, of the highway and passing jury State A. L. was ~1ilty Turner's of negli- ��IITSTR CTIO f The court to be given the jury nesses any, if to tells the testimony e.re authorized to the parties, in the result uny has been app3rent shown; circumst.nces to the jury that, to consider if C' se, testimony their demeanor and their witnesses the weight in this the r elc.1tionship the same is their such witness in determining of different of this intelligence, such credit the oved; thejr temper, while of the witinterest, feeling, testifying; means of informbtion; of such witnesses seems to be enti as under led case, if or bias, their nd to give &11 the ��COMMONWEALTH __ v~s=·--H~E~R=M=AN---~S=AN~D_Y INSI'RUGT ION THE COUR1' INSTRUCTS A. 11H3 JURY PERSON TO BE INNOCENT , WHENCHARGED WITH CRDAB , IS ESTABLISHijD BY THE COMMONRALTH ANY THAT THE LAtq PRESUM S UNTIL HIS , BEYOND A REASONABLE GUIL1' DOUBT • THIS PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE GOES WITH Tlill ACCUSED THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE CASH AND APPLIES AT EVERY STAGE THEREOF AFTER HEARING ALL THE EVIDENCE IN THE GASE AHLB DOUBT OF ,HE GUILT OF THE OR ANY FACT ESSENTIAL AGAINST 1'HR ACCUSED1 , THE JURY , AND IF HAVE A REASON~-- ACCUSED ,UPON THE WHOLE CASE T0 f}H6VB 'flm ,1 CHARGB MA B IN THE INDICTMENT I'f IS 'fHiUH Eltt'f.J 'f6 §.IVE r HB EBNBFrr OF THE DOUBI' AND FIND HIM NOT GUILTY TH"' ACCUSED THE ��vs. COMMONWEALTH HERMAN SANDY INS1':RUCTION T HB COUR'l' INSTR UCTS T HR JURY AUTOMOBILH WHO AGCID:lliT ALLY EVEN THOUGH NEGLIGBNCB HE MIGHI' IS NOT GUILTY ACT • , KILLS THAT 'FHE DRIVER A PERSON AN OF ON T HB HIGHWAY , BE CHARGEABLEWITH SOME ACTIONABLE IS SO GROSS AND CULPABLB OF HUMANLIFE C. OF AS ANDI OF THE CRIME TO UNLBSS IND ICATB HIS NBJGLIGBNCB CALLOUS D ISRBGARD PROBABLE CONSBQUBNCES OF HIS ��COMMONWEALTH VS • HERMAN SANDY INS lffiUCT ION TH] D• COURT INSTRUC..TSTiill JURY BVIDBJNCB IN THB CASH THEY BELIEVE STRUCK AND INJURED DEF8NDANT WAS NOT UNLAWFULOR EXCESS IV.: CAREFUL LOOKOUT TO .,• ROAD,e WAY :. SPBBD 11 HE DEFENDANT BY THAT BB WAS NOT THAT HR WAS KB DISCOVER ANY AND IF THE JURY BY SO ANY PERSONS FURTHER BELIEVE FROM IN T HR BVII!ENCE AT AN A REASONABLY ING THAT SAID DRIVING PERSONS WHO MIGHT BE THAT THE CAR WAS L.IGHTHD R~ADIL.Y HAVE BEEN SEEN MIG!IT THAT AT T HR T IMB ARCH TURNER WAS BY THE CAR DRIVEN INTOXICATED THAT IF FROM TH8 WHOL.B rr IN THE APPROACH TliE ROAD , TH,AT SAID HAD• NO REASON TO APPREHEND THAT TURNER AND T HB PERSONS WITH HIM WERE STANDING. IN SUCH DEFENDANT /\ARCH THAT THEY WOULD BE L IABLB POSIT ION TO BE IN~ I JURBD BY T~DRIFTING AND IF T~Y OUS OF THE CAR TO Tln FURTHER BRLIEV.-:: FROM THE EVIDENCE POSIT ION OF TH'i SAID ARCH TURNER NOI' D ISCOVERBJD, BY THE SAID IJBFENDANT HlM TO DIVBRI' LEFT SIDE OF THBl ROAD1 THE CAR , D!NGRR AND•SUCH OTHBR PERSONS UNTIL THEN THE JURY TI' WAS TOO SHOUL.DNOI' FIND THE DEF2NDANT , HERMAN SANDY WAS GUILTY J THAT THE OF A CRIMINAL. , LATB WAS FOR THAT ACT • �� 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. Herman Sandy 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_005 Sandy Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_041-commonwealth-v-humey-d-hensley.pdf 507a2f7f17895bcbb7160b23cee86e67 PDF Text Text Virginia, Ill the T 1e jurors 1899,u::,on pArs0n court commonweal th of' Virginia, of' the . co1.trt3; f"lf Roc'k.ing:i.am,and term ao·mty theiT now attending la1 fuJ tJvm h~vine c!'large of the saic'l. Cour.ty: t:111 body of t11e and for in the r. !1:r.ese:r.t.!'that 08.t of C01..u-t at sai'i jts Aue;ust Hu.i:ey D,Hensley on the person Ann cash ,a of JuJ.ia ..... .. i.mL ..wfully altd .felonilll!'Ckanx ::t!RJCFRXK~N:Y: :fe:nale under ci xteeh yt,n.rG of a.:;(:, then and. ·there am:sx,cxtt~XXOC~AXX -ously rliri tq_k.e t}v~ Baid ~rulia Ann cash for tht1 .ou.rr;ose of' noncubinage, And the sent jurors , that c0 mty Hnney D.Hensley c.1Bre;e of the of age,t11en dignity on t_ e ••..• i:rs.M.E_.Poi-vell,the ,from 1 u~on their n.foresaid, person or Julia ~n,t therA !"'(ot1le1• oai;hs AnY! Cash, a f'e. ale under mlqw:fnlly...Land & • e o • • • pre- felor1io-rnly did sixt ee1:. Jrears take tlrn said t :e ,omr.c.onwealth. of • do f'11.rther day- of '-Turn~ 899 in tlH=i saicl • and ))erson the_ }iavine la.•ful sworn ann sent 'itr.esses G aforesaid, • • • • • • • • • • • ♦ 0 • • to the grand jun, to by the Court evid.ence,August gi1rt=i term 1899. ~ ••••••••••••• " •• {I ..... ., .... 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May,j ef ""C'""""m•ratth ..a_cauut ::::.:·~·'!lf ··::.:;:::::.::/:;/:;,;~~~5:::: ~~ ~ ,89~:z:;r::ef CO,""''"~';:::, vVitness, JOSEPII ....JL day ,j S. IIIESSER LEY, .... , Clcrli of 01tr and lu said Court, at the Court-I louse, tlie th, Form 68-Ucrlill. �/o(/JnrJqMrn-L,,(/ ~ �COMMONWEAL'l'I-I OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, } TO-WIT: ~ ~ . ~ f ,__ _/Q__ ~__!._0._ __ q __ !!{ ____ ,_J-/0.J-:: __ -':-:,_ __ ~, a Constable 1'o --J..--: ___ /_l!__c_~,. __ l,_! __ :f!a.::__1__1/_~ __ (/_(__~ _____________ of the said county, WHEREAS,----~---U. complaint and information of sa,id U01uity: __ on oath before me, -----~~~--e_ __ g./.1_{-~~-,cz___ __a Justice has this day made of the said county, that '7~ ~"ff,_ Z1-'---t: rbcLo/of the said county, -----------···········---·····--· the-----~~--------------···day ofJ-~-'k:LJ ____ ~-L---------___________________________ 18?-f::-, ,in the said county, did I. l l on ~=;r¼c :1a::.1; ..<.e<_f'~.~1;z..z::L~]ai:~,r'7t·::::« A~ ~~.. / l, . and bring (.__J):'{ j (....z_ l _}j_ <__?(____.. /A -L / /j //«--- ...--J , t < -l. ~L ;# in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend L-,-J '-._A--L(_ These are therefore, before me, or some other Justice ____ 2L:1..<._&~,_,t, ___ r __ ~___ ,_];.___ :____ .:!4_ __ L1J-. to answer the said complaint, of the said the body of the said _____________________________________ _ __ ~_l:f::_1/-------------------_____________________________ --------------------------------------___ _ and to be farther dealt with according .:l:!::c-- ~ ... .~ ( -~ fl _____ .I ,__ ..,vi _____ r _£--f--p1«~u ~ to appear and give evidence County, y( l _, I.A- .J/ __ .et1 in behalf of the Commonwealth, to law. '7 _ And you are required to summon ft':q,; I "7 --<"-~~Ii_----------------------- on the examination touching the said offence. J_/_________________ day of.___L_4.-:._l __ _j__L._£__________________ __inthe year 1s9 '7----- Given under my hand and seal this ____ nrn,sTrn PnlNT HARR1S0NauRa_ VA. <;/j___~d.~~----/2/ __ ~--~-:LL_ ___ / __ {______________ J. P. [SEAL.] _______________ �Uom m on11·rr1ltl, ~ ArrestWarran~. ns. E.-,.;eou,terl the by rtn·esting' o,nd body pf'_j:£____ ):, • befm·e r1, d elivPrinff t /1f' -fi-~ !.-~------0----- ';lz[::/)._,._/4-__z_l.J5!: __ ~~--------- Jnstioe and 111ithi,n wo,rrant by of' R,ocldnjf ham, Coiintv snmm,oning the u·ithin 1wm,ed 11w,1esses in person, this ~-4-1-___[_ it u !J of~-J---~:k:tc_~----------18 .9__ r._ f.;c~-=--'-~-Constable o.f Roc/..~ingham County. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Humey D. Hensley Subject The topic of the resource Felony Prostitution Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony prostitution. 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_041 Cash Hensley Powell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_003-commonwealth-v-j-r-hayden.pdf d05d5e2246bf50d546ac6dbd5475f419 PDF Text Text co 2w1r, In the LT:'i F /IRGII I GOJ:. TY O::' 0 1~I TC~ 1· , to- Tit: Court County: vircuit of said --irhe grand for the saic tht...t .T. said wody of the v urt at its , • :foyden, county~~ end sl~y , jurol's county December on the of the State of Rockingham ter- .., 1 g~n, 27th Rockingha1, Bfainst in end and now attending u or.. their day of OC'tober, feloniously one Donal Ferree, of Virginic1, oaths 19:-,0, in the and unlawfully the ,eace resent and dignity did kill of the oIDr'l.onwealth of Virginie. This arley, Court indictment =·Jonquist, and sent Defore is found on the testimony ·~d C. L. Lon~, wit~esses the gr~nd jury to bive of v. sworn in evidence. n. �:~ansh.ughter I--". Conmonwealth ' 4"' .j l ~ '-). ~ ~ ~ ' .. I .~ Hayden i r~ - i' ~) i'elony 1 I I ~ece~ber term, 1030 '\.,\ ~t '~ "-I ,T. R. Indic t!llen t \J ,l ~ l ~ v) ' I A I True Bill: :::'oreuan ,) ~ " 11 D. ,,.,• mr.man :::oI'JIIJ.onwec.l th' s· Attorney ��r i I ~ �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To-Wit: (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) ~ow.,k.a~ to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia ~.................................................... Dollars, t2.<P.. ........ ~. ($ .../.., .... ..................................................................... to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia rendered, goods and chattels, lands and tenements, each in ~~ su~f for the ase of the Commo~ and they each severa1ly waived their homestead :::::! :h:i:a::~52{ , , exemption to their re- 0 cogo;zance; shall personally appear before t~ckingham County, at the /_4,y otirflious:"oi sai~ -~~~nt •• n the __ of th ........................................................ ~{f.1:f?n thereof, being the./...5... .......day o ........................... . 19 ..&f:),and at such other heard, time or times to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter ar e, and then and there answer having or holding any proceedings or further in connection with the Com nd under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent may be continued until the charge is fin court, then the above recogniz:mce y disposed of or until it is shall be nu11 and void; other- wise to remain in full force and effect. I ........... ~ EOF, I hereunto ..... ,195.o.. affix my signature this .....~~day of ..................................... . ��FEB 1931 ",,I , I tl t J-.[ i It I I , /'. ' ! t )l • COMMONWEALTH t r ' it ' VS. l I ~ J. I -L &a l ~ .. I I ri-S.t>> 1/ t le ) SI Felony (manslaughter) R. HAYDEN I '/ t t1 ) t t- } I #I r ( 1, ' - �' �re-c-: C OMMON\;'EALTH CH.ARCE TO THE JURY V R. HAYDEN J. If you find guilty, you will the accused, then by confinement less than ----- in the both imprisonment - penitentiary by confinement one year as charged say so and fix nor more than exceeding such him guilty, you will one year discrection, R. Hayden, not say so and no more. If you find indictmen~ J. or by fine for five in jail not his in the punishment a period years, for or in your a period exceeding of not not $1000 or by and fine. --~--~--~---~-----------~-~------- ��I ' e Co ::-t -· ..... tr ct s -:;.e ?·,x,.•y o.,.: a. e ::il_i11g v _,s ::.1 ... S e C... __l ( --...~ or e · · L,en~ j:o n .:..c e ' .:.~.I erso accide1.t 1 ·C ']"'S,.. •• ,. ...., r lly -~.r :;na.nsl u or 1u.L.-':; __ ti tcr · il rialJ.: :_::..e.f1·1 act, ce o · " cc ent, J act . .(' ~ -r ' e a .... .:..sinco .:... ) t ,s -'- .. e' • :'CL , .i sLea.. .t I :-..o' "'...l.c c S ~ '-'""'"'--t;;-..-• ..;, ...... ~;,· .,.,~ ~e,:._rt ., I .,1 s ��3 The court the weight in this ship their per, while tells to be given case, the to the jury are of the witnesses interest, feeling, if of information; such witnesses any, authorized apparent to. all in determining of different to consider if of this intelligence, such credit the witnesses the rel~tion- the same is proved; any h~s been shown; and to give as under that, testimony in the result if their seems to be entitled jury to the parties, or bias, testifying; the to the circumstances case, their tem- their dememior and their means testimony of such witness ��The court stantial and if evidence it is is further legal instructs and competent of such a charLcter sis other than the same weight that the as direct the jury in criminal as to exclude defendant testimony. that is guilty is every entitled circumcases, hypotheto �J �Te that curt when the a~proaches plainly all tells operator, a curve, visible times machine the case that it conductor, is a law of this or driver of 300 feet that if the cc used, they J. Donald R. irrespective or believe 1 violated death at of the roadway side for the pass- of whether And the from the Iayden, Ferree's ot. is not he shall side ample room on the opposite is appronching the road1ay ahe2d, on the righthand or vehicle, State, of any machine or any pl ce where machine jury and that th8t a distance machine or vehicle tells statute, for to allow age of another jury bend, kee~ his sufficient the curt evidence another furt er in this the foregoing was caused thereby, then �1 I, ; 11 �INS'?RUCTI0'-I instructs 'l'he Court the evidence Lctionable tht,t the jury the defend negligence in the occurret or irnmeci tely _ is ncgli >enc or h ot .ia oct. ~rom nt, some rd of huma .H yden, opert:.tion beforet -.. s so gross enerl disregi that even if the jury bclievea yet ia chorge of his thnt nd cul pl. ble life ble with ct:r when tho collision would not be s to indico ncl of the proboble f cri1e unless ct-..llous 1 conae,_uences ��INSTRUCTIOU The court instructs A ·I --------- the pro r bili ty of tho guilt is not .sufi'iciont groater weight . I jury of the to convict, or pre;pondort.nce the c.barge in tl~e indictment, his guilt theory must be proved consistent tlrt with mere suspicion H ccus or •d, h01.·everwt strong, nor is it sufficient of the evidence but to warrunt so clearly the evidence that there if the supports his conviction is no reasoncble upon which he can be innocent. ��~\ L_.J lliSTRUCTION_______ ___ The jury are instructed evidence that that even though they believe the accused was guilty the Motor Vehicle law of Virginia to justify a conviction _ from the tt.-£.te... of reckless"-driving yet this under alone is not sufficimt of the accused under the indictment in this case. I t t ..___... �I J J �ourt mtle that wnen the lainly •,isible ti es ~ee ull operator, curve, a >prouches sufficient for to allo\ tells or the c· se th t the en chine 1s if ccusedt th t o pprmJC J. R. .here onposite irrespective ing or not. believe fro= ·yden, ld,,. Ferree's . the Violated d_ath the road si St~te, ·chi Hil' e ay is he -,hell c.hoad, ghthand or vehicle, of this of of 300 feet on then the a la· or diver ample room on the th~t iur is or any pluce a distance machine chicl th tit cJnductor, bed, ~is age of another m chine t e jury tells not at e o the ro·d ·y side for the ass- of 1hether nd the Court evidence another further in this e foregoing vas caused th~reby, -) �~,, cl.n f r ".; lf/Jt~-· J:, ~wWVv I ...,_,._.._.,. Ji ~ ~ - w �D C'l'IOl The jury are evidence thi.t the · .otor to justify case. instructed that the uccused Vehicle 1 u conviction 01' evt.n though us Virginie of the they believe 11 ty of reckless yet accused this alone un or ihe from the c,ri vine under is not st:ffi.ci indict. ont in this t ��!P UC...IOH t"1 t tLll oluntt1.r Jury i O tL) ~-illinr.; · -G of in hr·~ c ~)...r&ou · cc1 c t or DC... - UL:'..t. ful nett 1-:, or uni ton tio nlau_.-...ter all 'I' whi.l no·!; f 1101.co 1 sly • or in ·!;he o.: ci ,,1· a. p:rop r ref':n. . r 0 11: necli..gen· h·i:-•11 i'f, t act tne 1a.- tJ. bl 1.-, teJ ri th ��,I 1.,..., f 1/~ ' 1 7 · r ~fl --"I!::. ,, 0 ;9 &J v.vv �I V V tl ·a r•"\,'",! ..•..... / lt..~1 I v V (_.., ( r ,ltyLl ,f;.' Lr-'=- /~ 1 1 V {1)'\ t~"' io- V �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, I T Rockingham County, \ o-Wit: To.................................................................................................................................... , a Constable of said County: Whereas, .............................................................................................................................. of the said County, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, ................................................................................................ a Justice of the said County, that. ............................................................................................................................................................. . ==~~~d ~ on ~'-i;;;;;:;;lo~~~ 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 ........ >.. ........ day of.... in e year 19.S......... . <.... ........................... ... .......... 0...c;(;.. ............................ , . ......... ,... ...~ .................... ~.................... J. P. [Seal] �ST A TE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, a Justice County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify of the Peare in and for the th at his su ret ........, have this day acknowledged themsekes .............................................................. Dollars tels, upon this condition: That indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ................... . ($ ....................................) to be made and levied of their the said ............................................................................ shall appear goods and chatbefore the under- signed or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .................... day of ............................................... , 19........ , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court. to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the ................ day 19 ............• J. ,;; I ,._ .::, ~ i:: ::: OS OS ..,. ~ ~ OS OS ... -< ..c: ::, 4,1 .:: ~ ,,; >- 0 eE: ~j ~ 'i : : r,:l OS .. -'-0 o;:: ~ u 'o ~ '0 ·= i:: ~ l (} ~ <tJ ...,,. lt,,o 0 = 0 ·- .::>o,!:; ,,Q .5 cii § >. ~ •- " -~ - ' 0 Q,) .,-s Q,)~~; '.; ~ Q.I v..C:: ~, e CC .d ; .:c e"" ~-g ~ 0 l .:c .... C: i •- ~c "Cl-~ : ,i : : ""QJ ~ bl) ::I 8 : ~ 8 e -g ..C:·;:: ... 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Oil ·= i:: ::.: t ~ ~ "" i:: Oil s 4,1 ·::!= ..= .., 2 E Ill 4,1 4.1 "' !§ OCI ~ :::= .." ..c: 41 .... ~ G,) i:: £ .... 0 OS OI .... ~ 0 § u Q,I .... ~ ,..... ~0 ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth ~ of Virginia:;To the Sheriff of-R;:~m You are hereby commanded to summon ................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham House thereof, at IO o'clock, a. m., on the .... :;i.L to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant :ea!lh, p!ain~ff, County, Greeting: a~~i~:: ) ~ ': ...... day of County, at the Cou,rt ~........19.:fft../ in the prosecution of the Common- ~~ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony m,i-sdemeanor . .11.ndthis ........... /,.,..t_ ............ shallnotomit u,nder the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then and there this Writ. m,iess, "J: ..ROBERT··SWHZ.ER·····,Clerk of ow· said Conrt, at the Court Bouse, the of ........... ~· ................. z9t.f/, a.nil, in the ...-::>. ..th year;f the Commonwealth. J.:.£~ Ne-t.Ds-Record,Harrisonlmrg. . Va. . - .- f ~ ~~ £., / ·:;;--<7•·'······································-···························· ....~ ........................, . Cle, le. �____ .,. ..., ..,..__ ...,....,._,.. --~ - ----- - ••Jn ·~P• F,~JeL7 /7~/ ~~-j �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commancled @...~ .... ~..,..~.. to summon .... ;1................••..........•... to appear before the Ju,dge of the Circu,it Gou, ,t ,f Rockingham Hoit,se thereof, to testify at IO o'clock, a. m., on the...... ..... J.~ And this ........... and there this W::t. .. {/ ....shall at the Cou,rt ....?.~ in the prosecution wealth, plai:ti~f':~1.ai~t :~f:lf ~~w ·th and 1,ndicted for a felony County, ............... day of ......./ and the trit,th to say in behalf of the Defendant who stands chmjfed County, Greeting: ...:..... 19 .....J.f / of the Common- > : misdem,eanor. not omit lt,nder the penalty of .£100. And have then /{..... ay of. ............................................ ,a:~t~:::•=w~~:~: Wi:tness:····~~··················· . 19 Ne-ios•Recorcl,Harrisonburg, Va. ""_j-/ Clerl~ of Olt,7's~id Cou1°t,, at the Court House, the �.~...d--...;::::. JL_ xecuted of 1 .,_ - - - ·' ~ by ,L • •wl"3911'!ftlft"!."?' 1 ~1 eacn 1n person. ~~ f:t:, ::=~~ ~--- H-A -·" ~ ~l ".. ·~- I\ I \ w ~ J) �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ~ To the Sheriff of R:ocl~iA!fRIW',1 County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .. ••················ :::1:::··2/.:;:::x.-:t.;;;;;~::: .. ...... /! ...................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circ1tit Court of Rockingham at IO o'clock, a. m., on the~/.day of. ............ ·- County, ""*"··*-· , to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth ~ at the Court House thereof, ./-. . .......192( . against f:· .../........... . "). . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. ✓ .-:; ··....~ ,.···· ... ~LL,. who stands cha ged with a11d indicll'd And this ............. :rL . or a fp/011y 111isde111Pa11or. J...,.L ..................... shall not omit 1111der/Jenalty of £100. And bm 1P thrn and there this Writ. ROBERT Witms~)day of , a L. PRESS ~ . . HARRISONBURG k VA S\VJTZER, Clrrk of our said Cou t, at thr Court Housr, thr 19cc "'?~d ;n th, ~';~xi;";; i; L:;;/;y, Cle,k �-~bf} I <')I Executed o 1 the 2nd Ly of IJarch, 1931 wi thira the County of Shenandoah, by delivering a true copy "f the within sumnons in writing to J. 1.1. Inwson. in person. of Shenando h, County, va. ~'fL/t )!) I ~/ µ-:-~v �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:~~ o the Sheriff of ~ghmn Yo are he,·eby con'llmande~·······~~)J County, Greeting: .............. . ~~~~~::ff~~ ~ : c::et:~,~::;,r:::~ 0 ::~:;c,o:.t~. ;;t~ ~ ·.·· ... . _.; ...••..••......•. 1 C::o::: ...~°.~~°)..~~.~::::~a:~ to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant ~ealth: ~laintiff: ...,t.~8-.l~o:; / in the prosecution of the Common- a~<>i~t who stands ohcir_ged~v'th and indicted for a felony misdemeanor . .11.ndthis .............. ,.......... ......... shall not omit imder the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then and there this Writ. Wi ness,. .... . .... .. •.. . .. .. . . .. . . ., Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the Coiirt House, the !t#,ay or -ad Net.vs-Record,Ha rrisonbnrg, Va. wz;,.~•~::z:~w~~::.: ................ �/95/ ~~. /3/,?/?;/31~7'"7 <$ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: J!f}1!ffiiiil/I:i!!i!!:~~ ~o:~:et:~:::;,,:tt~~ ~::::;o,o:.t:::.,c::c;;:: to testify and the truth to say in ::lt~: plai=tiff: ~::~;~~..~.~~~.1~~.u:J.; ... behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Common- },q? ~~;z;;;;;:z : a~ai~ : who stands charg1.-J;:': and indicted for a felony mi;sdeniean01· . .J.lndthis ........:::;~·····shaU not omit uncler the penalty of £100 . .J.lnd have then and there this Writ. Jili'.'i~~SS, ..'J..:e..o~~'t./i.IZJ;~ ..... , Clerl~ of our scticl Co trt, at the Court Hoitse, the of~ .19,~a~.z;:r;;::::w;::.:: j.J.!i!ay News~Record. Hllrrisonbur.(!. Va. L �' ~~ ,...______ ~ ~- ~ 1 J ' ., : IC"-. ,-/' \ } C) "' li ti't �You are hereby com,1nanded to summon ........................... . :~c~· 2~ ~o::et:~,~::;,r:::~ . ·:-. -_ ............................................................................ . ::~:;c,o:.t::. ~o::J:l ..~~.°.::::;~~~ ... ,c::c::: ... ~.'1-~1 ~o~:J / to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of' the Common- :•~uh, plaintiff, againit¥•~·········••···· :•················•:·• ....•.........•.. = who stands chargeo/~vith and indicted f'or a felony misdemeanor •IJ.ndthis ...........~..........shall not omit under the penalty ctnd there this Writ. /:lk:•:; ~~ of' £10~- .IJ.nd have then ;;ji :::::::~:u,· said Court, attheCour-::::::i::: ................ News-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. . ......................-<--<-....,.._~"'"' .......... , Cler le. �~-~-1 ~~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded to sum,1non .......................................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit House thereof, to testify at l0o'clock, Cou:r~.!I/_' Joclcingham aff'''.~'·. CJ::.n:f.'!f ,~a; the Courb of .. ........~...... 19 ..... 3/ a. m., on the .. ~.dciy and the triith to say in behalf of the Defendant ~eaith, p!ain,,ff, County, Greeting: in the prosecution of the Common- 2£!···~•···•···•············· :··. who stands chat!;;'e with and indicted for a felony rnisdemecmor . .11.ndthis ....... .............................. shall not om,it under the penalty and there this Wri . of £100 . .11.nd have then i21!;:;·J,~r.sw1rze:;l!a~r:~'.'~~ �I hereby accept service of the within summons. ( q__ ~~~ 'f ! ~~ l '\) ' ~ ~1 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virgini You, are hereby com,m,andecl to su,m,mon ........ . ·····································••1••·····•·························;····················-··········································· to appear before the Judge of the Circu,it Court of. Rockingham Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the ...... ounty, M............. day of ............................ ·.......... 19 ....d- / to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution ~••uh, p:in'.•~f, afninst ;~l!!~····· who stands charged wit at the Court and indicted for a felony misdenieanor of the Common- ...•...... _········· .••• . .11.ndthis........... . ......shall not omit z1,nder the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then ancl there this Writ. Wi ness, .................................................................. , Clerlc of ow· said Co rt, at the Court House, the / ;--·····~ y of ..............~ ........l9 .. ..... ......... ?.,(, Neivs-Record. Horrisonbur,1!,Va. ye r of th Commonwenlth. ................................................ , Clerlc. ��You are hereby comm,anded to sumnwn ................................................ ........................................................................... . ·······················································•··········7~···•···•·····•······•········•·············•·· to appear before the Judge of the Circu,it Co~Roclcin_gham House thereof, at l0o'cloclc, County, at the Gour a. m., on the .................................... day of ....~., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution ..........19 ......./ of the Con7,mon- =oalth::za,nt'f~: .."~"'=••••i?-ef?~•···················· •··················· who stcincls chm~ d with and indicted for a felony .11.ndthis .............. :.~ an,d there this Writ. misdemeanor ............shall not omit under the penalty !-/·~~;.:: ::·::::::::~;;z::: ..·...·~·;£}, . of .£100. c~~erlc of ow· said ~~oii:·~r:; ::: .fr-............. ·-····· News-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. C ✓.I.nd have then :::::::::l::~ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J.R. Hayden Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jackson Banks 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_018 Banks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_031-commonwealth-v-jacob-clayton.pdf 544b7dd790e3418ca0d045fc0e8f4a45 PDF Text Text Rockingham County, To-Wit: r A l._.....'-!.:.1 ..,.('.......,...'/ ....... TO ............. ,vherea,i .. : ..... J............... /;_..4.i.,! ...f. ................... this day made complaint 'fhese are, therefore, ttnd information the said ... p ..-<;.... Given under .":-.. :~ ..... my hand Justice and has to command you forthwith to appre- of the Peace of the said county, the body of to law. 1 seal this .... .. /.~; Print, Harrisonburg. sairl county, before me, ... , . .• ~.S ......... dealt with according year 18:/b.r. State llepublican -.... 7.J. r some other . of the /4 .,/!_r.. .. , .~. on oath in the name of the Commonwealth, hrnd and bring before me, and to be further ·'--·. , ..... . ......... to answer the said complaint, / J ... clay of. .. .............. f..'-.t.~.·'·.{._ ........... iu the ~ ....... ,,/~ .... [L. S.J ��IN THENA E OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, Forni 68-Ilerliu. ��1 i~n,,,,.w,uvc,,ai : ' n)~~'.' I,~-✓~~-z,;, -I f • �_La//.½: ;;;t;;;,~ . ~ - @u_ 1~#-~/U_~ jvr. (/~ Pl: :;;_JL. CL- J JL.-· -;r-1_ .~ r �. / (lo /.Jo 36 LO �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Clayton Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_031 Clayton Drey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_016-commonwealth-v-jacob-jewel.pdf 1335bf32710eb71250e9932c46acb88e PDF Text Text ���.,.. .... " ~ ~ ~ ..._ ~ ,, .. ' • \ ~ •1. - . . /1- ... ~ ~ A ... ' r· ~""' .::-t "t I 't ~ ",.. ,~ ~ "~ ~ R ..... " ... ' ,:,._ ~ G' .. • , ��.. .. ~r '" .. ~ -;-;;;;-~ - ~~n?J ~ ~~~ ~? ~~' Cprl?~~ ' I t ... .. .. ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1835 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Jewel 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_016 Bowers Jewel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_018-commonwealth-v-jacob-lam.pdf 5ef5db1b2047ff19a4c5112ebc1b9b86 PDF Text Text /2 if W7 5 ~ ~ ,.,._,,.1/ ~n /4~ / ..2-7 - '- ~ 7-r ;i· -. ~f J/7,::?--zr'7 /l)i-v~" ~ wrw~~ 1· 7-~;;;c?£F7~~c ~~~~~ -~~'-)I,' ~~~7~/" ~ 0n--:. ~;~-~~ ~"tr' ~ v?v- a~J°) ....-.. ~ 1//1 'i' ~/ 00/"Z--7 c-z---. 0:::./?7/C?/l"'>~C~ I"~ r s;::,..-,..- ,,,,,... ~ ~~ Q:_,~ ~~- ~?3::..,~/0~ C-z:::_~~ 5' /~ $,, J.?75 ~ 1f- ~ ;-~,?<~ ~~- f'~ ~~~-~~ ~~~-a~ ffi~~--~~ 7"--=:>-. o'~d~~Oh~ ~ ~~ .J-d,cz~~_j 1-~~ W~-~-:=:,- ~~ 9?-t..-- ::1 ~d/ ~w~-4-4-Cfpfa~c} ._e-4- ~ a-~~- /,rc;7-~r;;;;:::_ >0,~~ ~~ ~~ P~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ /r,4-p. ~~ ~ Oz=:~ ,'/?~ ~ 7 ~ ~· ~ ~ ~,,~~~~ oL-tJ~~ r~- d',;~J~>'<'~~ J;J/.z y /#1- ,t:J/ - c:2c.e::..-e;.r ~>_y~r.-Jh.c--e.~ ~-~ ~ ~ Jra ad • Ov,_ /3 CvU0 ~~:..-- A~~(~-- /Yc5:Y~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 1856 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Lam 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_018 Lam https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_021-commonwealth-v-jacob-suters-and-linnie-bonds.pdf 3e177aa9fd68846916851f7dc5da027c PDF Text Text /: -----1-- 7 V 1.- t I rl., 7~ 41/J '7 tf/ fl ?,>// t>~ ,,✓,) C. 7/:>J /4,,/_.·/ 1'710/ f 7 ;, Y 71,1_/4 /l.17pt1V/17l4.1_}) l1t.)..J/,✓ 1nU/Jf') , • / • 'j' ru.1n77;:,; .;Ut7J.IJ·JIJ '1/l nf/ l11 / 1,r /'1--11 ,n~!l£?17/f,l,ji_ d# v· y //H~ 1 -'E/_~,/ ~ 11// / I/ 71/ /,, 'jf:JU~<W• '"'"' ~--l,,~"'W/,, /'N'.f~'?J~ '/A, ...,,!"'.l, ,' J1/)~ {._I(!//)-' 1 7J}/ P t7 1-:f/1 f :!/ (:Y~J/,J ti?' 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I .,,- I l ,. J P/.,t',1, / Ct t ',.I" ,_ ' f'v ( I -1 1 /-{ f 2 '2. UL.--. ~ / ? /51. · e1& { p,:d" / I ( ) 1 I ( a l'll'--ru /@,{_~t ...... { $ofty & t:' ~a r / ~/~/~'✓,,,?a ~ c7,1 (J I ~ .(_,; I I l ,, ) t, "'[r -t ;t_ Prjf~ /' / // .,(_ -( l 1-I ~O_J JI~~ ~/"'" (i,_. I a&~~~~ I ,t_A1/ / , / -t: .C-( U _[!]: / � 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 1869 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob Suters and Linnie Bonds Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. 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_021 Bonds Breatley Suters https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_031-commonwealth-v-james-arlington.pdf 6ed9d04938bcc50118fc0fb8681daa53 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham IN County, To~wit: (Cf};fl'JJ1ffJJF11/Jl& BdJ.fj) (IJ@Jfl'H1!1!: 11/Jl~ C~f/?N1!F The Jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now at- tending the s;id Coo,t, UPON 'rHEIR OATH PRESENT, that ..~ ...-L'b~I-•~··· _./t.?. ..C ..... day oC ....2-f~································ in the year 18 S,-f , in the said County, a certarn _J,,,~~-the 'rnpedy ofone ..... ~ 011 7-······· ..................... ,...•"ioi•i•• the --118 m·~ . ....... . 1,Mi:t•- the ,wtlu a J; ettUeidtt 1 a ,Ha;iHil'lg heHse of the sttw, ............. ___···-······--·······-············-··············· ................................................. l,here situate. ,M,j,,.,._1:4--<v~0~ . . . 71 m the --J, time of that clay, felomousf~cl1cl break and enter, W1thintent the goods and chattels of the said.,~ ~-d,...,,._ •"'--<tu_,,..! ,u,,z,;,.,,...('.Ly ~~=L7~ _'#_~~·:1:,~tfc/~1~r/.i~J~.Mf~~-f_ !,-, LA- ...~.~····························-····•··························-····················in the said "*th,rnoothen and there being, fAloniouslyAto steal, ta~e nd /.L Au ,1-1 i~ . . ..1:~ ..Jtu......t~ ...t.,-::·····•../.,~ ~..J.1.../I~. L✓ .. ...-tf.'7,u.... t.~--~-f i..l7.!. ..... _.-············································-········'··········-······ ......... ···················~··········~·································· ............................ . oftb'o :o;:~i:.::: said .~.f~~ _·;;_F?,;;, :;,:,_~ m tl1e said ii~tl-toa&, then and there being found, then and there ire1oniousl~icl against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ___ . ..... . steal, t~e and carry away, And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath afore- ~~,.J~ ............................................................. . said, do further present, that ......~U-t.,,t..e~7- .......,... ~;/i..~.............................. ,in fue year 18~.:.:; , in the on the .....Li.(~·········day of....... said County, a certain c,;i.,tbe~se, &L-.;; ...... ~"t.1,,,:~................ ...... ...... ,. ............... . .;,.fu~~·····' th~ property of one .... '@10H@tl a. ----·····- ------------------------·•······---- there situate, in the #r'time 1 - of that clay feloniously did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the "·½··"'~·________at-NLL,~-c~ "' /J-tl/4,~ J!l~ J Jt::--_L~J :~_,_r;:;;;rJ.·./Hr·M~~j ·····~···~~;rfl,,.... said .~. hle and•carry ~way~ in the said~~ then and there being, feloniously to steal, /JfSj>z~ .bu..d/4..d .... And ~~ of fue goods aod chattel, -o; ~;:::~:;~~ _ .............................. : ......in fue~~~t,;; -~ and there being found, then and there feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of t,he Commo~wealhl1of Vi,·giufa. And the Jurnrs afm·esaid,upon their oath af01·esaid,do fudher prnsent, that.~ ~7- :),: L~l..,_,.____,i;;;.:_;;;; ;r;;_;;_,.::_nthe /dj"_ day of 7 in the said County, a certai~c U d, Glitftcl the property H. ··························································' Jl.Qt . ............ , ................ , the yemc18 ff'"'. of one ...../~.-~~······•· {. o.ljsi1J:iD8to or QQQP~i.e.l wi.ta ta@<Jv,eU~ng ae:aSB 0f the sai4-......................................................... _ ...... _ ............ ················--··-··············•····· there situate, in the night time of that day feloniously did enter, without breaking 1 ~ the same, with intent thr. goods and chattels of the said. ..~.~.~~··················································-·········· ... vtl£,>..lll1,.,\.M,/~~tt..-<,_ in the said e~then f ~U. L and there being. feloniously to steal, take and carry away. And ........ ~U ..-.~·····.d)·· ~u~:r.1:Z,~ hi;¥! !3u 1:;J"= .:;.-,.t.=•~j:P:f '~f P" 1Ju...d.:2 L~f-:l-/,, -~... ............. ........... L'-:h.Ld.J _C__h., ······················· ························· ........................................ ····: ~·....... ·=····· ················· ••······ ··-···•··-········ -················-·····-··-····-··-~.:u,-t.4... ,W.~.... ot the goods and chattels of the said .... ~.~~·····································································in th~ then and there being found, then and there feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Comm0nwealth of Virginia. 1 1 ' This inclictmen t is found on the testimony of ...., ~~ ...~le.~ ................................................................................ ,......... L .....·-······-···········-witness sworn in Court and :sentbefore the Grauel Jury to give evidence. �/, f} . ' J .:1,. -...J ~ -u,1,-t,.,'1 0 .,l ~ i ~>7 µ (~~ r ./ ~ -:-f;'}7t't/ 7 '>-v,t l ~/" --<-~ , ,, l, ,m11~~ L I", n11~· yv ryr'7'1111 L ~ ~ '1-,Q ''"' ~ . ~ ' v . ; 1 \ I -.J /J-', I l"?L'U ,,.) ·hrr,..,_j ~i ' ~ n'1----I/-, ~ ~ ' ' ~--- ! ~ 6»t 7; l., >-tJ1 ••~, 'v. /! r.rrJrl1..J", tnn i 1,.Pi t»r-t-fJ "' "' ~ ~1,,11:,;"1'1,,¼7 9,1 r �In the NameoI the Commonwealth oI Virginia, TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY-GREETING: .£ l Yon a,r·ehereby commandeclto summon r to cippenr before t!te ,hulge of tl1e County Court of Rockingham County, at the Court-Hoit,Seon the 7~ . .,...re day of the........ . 1 ,..:':.~ ...~~t---J-·""····=····· "--" ............. .188 L.... .!. - _ ....: <...~.... . Coiirt next, being the ...clay of , to testify and the tnith to SllllJ in behalf of the Commonwecilthagainst ·-: ...·_.. f~r·: ..-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-....-.-~.-.i<:~~ .... :y..::::· ....... ·.· ..:..... :.............. :·.................... ·.-_-_-_-_-.-.·.·.·.·.· .....-.-...-.-.-.·.-_-_-_-. i~·~;o-s·t:~~~~··;;t;irgccl with ~1~~ .indictecl A nc1this ~ - -· ..... ..shall not omit 'ttnclcrthe penalty of £100. Witness, J;OS "PH S. Jl[ESSERLEY, clay of _.{. 1.-.... "'.~·- •···-·· ~...... ... 188 An(l have then and there this Writ. Clerlcof oiir said Coiirt,cit the Court-lloiise, the. , ancl in the n-4th yecir of the Commonwecilth. ·---··-·--········-··-, ...... t. '·······-·-·····G. R. BERLIN, BRIDGEWATER, VA. ► -........................ t-'/ ...... Clerle. �/ / r"' .. ) I ~!' ,t ,. ~ 1\ . ~ �In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, HE J'o" a,, 1,"chy::•ma"rl"I to,u,,.mon ~ .~ to n,ppear be1.01~~;::::1e:e ~•! t , H....... ........... I-:::ERIFFOF R5JCKINGHAM COUNTY-GREETING: ~~ L u 0~1:~ fo~~rt oj: ~oeki1:::~~1i:i:::n;:~w Court-House.:::. er.~ ;;· ~·rt·~·~:;tlw .... 1;:_testih (}'a ~ ancl trn~i t~.s~y -i1i.b~lia.l~-o~·. tli~- Oo:.l_•~l•~:~~e.~iUh. n:q-~~i:.~.t I ;;i; ;~~~~ .ind;ct~~·;01:::.:ffl:;;,J--····· ............................... ·..·..... ·.· ..·..:.... ·.·................................... ··.·.·.·:.·.·.·.·. ~~1:o·~·t:1:~ :gell~~~;i 1lnd this . . ..!A-.. . ....shall not omit iinc7erthe pena,lty of £100. Anrl have then ancl there this rWrit. ftEPH S. JlfESSERL.E [, Ole1/cof our snic1Coiirt,cit the Court-House, the / J,a1lr:lin the 11 1 .. \ 1,." . . ., .. 188 •• /f,lt yeci .. G. R, BERLIN, BAlOQEWATER, of the Commonwealth. ? . •-:~~~/ VA. V _Ow,k ��·d ~ .A , ::...tJ. IO IC crv 4_(JP f30 2.1-'!L II g £ '-I .i .Jc ) c~ f{wUf lt.o; -<-1. ~ u., (.., IL-- ✓ L• ~ ( /tJ /itLd) / • l --=-1 .3 'J S- z. ,. 1.t."" .i~-. ~ 1'.11.,,U.hl,vl-<J L.: it.C-<.-u I ,i i J__ 0-J ,I J '1-- hoi~(' -3 e, ~ l 7 'l.-3 . (TO ~ .3 .7 0 M 2 J, 9 s- / 7 Li f ��t. trro - <-L I e, ti .I. t--t. v(.., r8'1 '\., /1.Ar1 ~ ~~ ;,..- ~~ '-' J_ lfU1...c.1-U-<1 L \... ;{.,,_ ~"'1.-,<. I~~ L l{1Jk ,f, / 81 L.,,. t,t-.. l;J 17 I ff 1J ���� 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 1889 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Arlington 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_031 Arlington Eagan https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_021-commonwealth-v-james-crawford-sr.pdf 75fe04275ea9da9f1a80ed3a290072a4 PDF Text Text ~ . ~~ tt ~~t ~ ~ I ~ ~ (11 v2~ - &-,_,.,.J; f tR~~ %~~~~~-L,~~~ f~~- . a-a~,~~~~ ~f~ ~,~?. ~~~~~~~ 11/k~✓~ ~,de,~,~~~~~~~/~~ £ rb-J',~~~~~ -:'~j - ~ . 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HUGHES, a Justice of the said county, that ................ .J. ?&:i-:-i.,c ...,____, .....• <£2c .r-.~ u.~ L M: ...l7C..... ,.u-.A .., .......................................................................................................... . (/. . t;,__J" ~ of the said county, on the .......2..... ~.................... day oLi . ~ 0 ...~.v\ ...189 .~., in the said county, did .s..~:.. These are therefore, apprehend and bring ... in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ................... ~~ ...... &:.... -'-"-'7« ... ✓ .............. ~,.................................................... . to er the \'aid complaint, and to be farther dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon ' ......... . ....................... ... 7_L 't ' ': y[:_..c......·········/¼./Jt±f 7~//.t,, ,k~< to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. . --Z-/4- ~ ,... Given under my hand and seal this ....~ ..½...... day oL .....:...L..~ ~ , ,, / ... ...~: ...)----·•·······....io ~ fi_',:t:.~.~ll the year 189V. J. P [LS.] �- Cmnmonwealth vs. { ARRESTWARRANT. .. ... ✓ ·. ,..... ! ~ ~ ~~ ', 6') ~ -..-"' . .. ~ ExeCfUted the within warrant I~ ! { (~ ~ '1~!11- before fe._ ........... L .................................... . f· &.X.../luyh.J. a Justice of Roclcin/ham ~~ ~ ~ ~ nan1,ed witness 'N l'--. ~ ~ ~.,J\ K ........ . County and by sumnrionin}! the within ...... /t. ....... day . ~ .... by arrestinJ! and deliverinJ! the body of l'--; - (, in person, this of ...../lla ..tr..£189 5- L/L;,;i,;~.c.r c;;;;;y ~- ~ \ It ', ' ! 'I ,~~ ~ ~ I " ~ l1 ��./ ��}y l~l ,~~ 7 ~ '\ J ' . 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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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Crawford Sr. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_021 Crawford Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_023-commonwealth-v-james-goodloe.pdf 361e2eb2e5adec60f3b3095ce7cd9cb8 PDF Text Text • �• · t1~' ~ t ~ ~ .\ ~ ~ t~ ,¼ ! ' I ~. ~ 'f ~- ��• .. I I ' �' <:::::i ~ 1 ~ ~- ~-- ~ _)'.:._ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Goodloe Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. 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_023 Goodloe Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_040-commonwealth-v-james-henderson.pdf 6d8480a8e7584abb608b55ae2c97467f PDF Text Text VIRGINIA ROCKINGHAM COUNTYTO 'T: IN THE COUWTYCOURTOF AT~ COUNTY: I '!.'he jurors county of the o~ Roe inu~1::im an,. no terr,1 1899, po of Aueu,st 1899, their co a:non-;c 1 t_ ,o denomination Perry nloni of' th., Co:m:r.lonwealtJ divers then Shipe and there that banlc notes coin,current mon ys nnrl coins ~Br • day in a ay a...,ainst said Perry peace the this the of the said o.r him the person ann carry lo rnr,ber and. tvrnnty-.fi ve cents, dollars from the at it':::; Ja1.,.1esHe~:r:f'rGon. on tho and silver tho court Shipe and tlignity C0ZilT!l0Tl'Veal th. ri tncsses ~~~-A._ present tho body of' the in and for t 1e said ing is unkno 'n,ol' id stc,al,take lSl. 11tten th.• V8.lue of six 1:1ereof 1 to oaths of Vdtr.3inia __.iVA evirlence s·v rn 11.n~ sent Over.,"ber-?.Oth.18°v,..., ~ ~ by thA i./ Court to tho v /~T~ .,.,L_.. ~ O ~ erand jury ~~ ~ ~ ----------------- Cler'"• �. ( • . ' I , , . r �7 ?3tateof Vir.Qinia, Townof Harrison6ur.Q, to-wit: :i:.. (Z~ ..T1t-;f .. ;;::;;::~n, :wt::h:ai::::~ eon,plni~•fo:;;:t:~'r• .. :ofB;,:::~~,:,I::o;~~ ;~.i'"':a:~ in,,,,a,. 0 m•:.. ........ Z¥.~···-···-··-, 18Df·-, ~ ~ the in ,aid town did ___~. ~ .~ ..... Y' ~-_; ~ ~~ & :;;;;;;;::··:.··:.-:1.::·:···~:···~~·::.·.·:i·.·:::.:.:·::·:::.··.·.·_-:;:::::·:::· ..:::.:::.:: ..:::~·:.;·:.··.2··:··:::·· ..·..·............. · ~l.,4./4 ~ ,~ OL---::,r__=,c.,~~. v ~ 'hesP arc therefore ll'ith to apprehencl in the nmne of the Com,,nonweal-tl1., of Virginia, ancl uNng before 1ne or some other Justice answer -··························~·····~·~·····················to 4-''.! 4 ....... .... clay rfealt 1~·ith accoNling· to lciw. . Gn:en nnrler my hand ancl seal this ....... to comm1uul you forth- the bocly of the saicl .............................. . the saicl cmnplnint cincl to be fw·ther µ,d_of. . .................. {l ····~········ ......., 189./ ...• . ··~;;y;;:.ISEdL.J .......... f*i';"''h?.--:;;~;::_ v""a;. .'A /). ~ ~ <v / q--a::::_~ d-'!.... ~ ·····················~···7··~···································································································································································· ,huljfment on the .............................. dciy of_........~.~·~···································' Defendant forbncl,.............................................. _g.ni,lt'!f 1ipon the testimony ...?TJ, ..~ ....'..... ····1~···~, ~ .- ~..,~ .... .. ) 189 .., .... ............................... . ~.~.!:. ..~... , on oath of ... .. ~Ei.£::......~ lf~.,...<P~.~.,/r~ 1 .. . ��r .. ., , .. MAU.• • • • < • • • • • Q • • • • ��, �. .. " " ., ' . . ,.. I • • •• ..- ��" �o tne Sheriff of Rockingham. County. The following list of per ons of the C1u,nt!J of Iluc/cingham,, ,·esiding rem,ole fron1, the plrioe where the offence is chru·ged to hrwe bee11 con1,m,ittect, wirl in othe1· nspects qiialified to serve as Ju,rors, is fnrnisherl yoti, fro,n which yoii shcill take the Venil'e- .JJ.~ ¾..~ . J~ J__~ men su111,1noneclby you, to se,·t,·e a,s Jw•of'.s tip on the f:rint of ................................. cha1•!fecl with felony, 1'el'm, 18f 1, of the County .,et for thu da,y ofth~ /_';J ... Uourt of t/z.f' C0iintu ciforescU:rl.,bein:J tlw .... .J/4..d.J....... ......... .................. .... 1 E fr day of ... J~~ ilud:J~ ~uJ' /J Yi1Jl.,_._ / II ;.,~~~~~~ ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'FF.CE S::a::ER.IFF OF ROCXING-::a::AJY.I: You are ltereby commauded to summon !tam, to be taken from a listfuruislted COUNTY -GREETING-: persons of tlte county of Roclcing- bJ1 tlte Jud,.,f>'C ef the Co11nty Co11rt qf Roc!dngltam, residing remote from tile place wit ere lite offense is c!targed to lzave been committed, and qualified in all otlteirespects, to serve as Jurors, to attend and appear before lite County Court tlte County Court House, en----t-hr dttJ• uf t,h- J,,,,.L,tt;-. 189 ~iitg the Aud tlzis t!tey shall in no wise omit, under the penalf:y o/ Rocking/tam Co1111{1', al €eurt 11cd, lo seri•e as Jurors 11po11lite trial of q/ £ 100. And ltaz•e tlten and tltere t!te 11ames q/ said persons and this u•rit. Witness, Ho11se, tlte J-j m~ / 1 v- da; 1 qf qf lite Com11101m•ea/llt. 34 , Clerk qf our said Court, at lite Court , 189 / and in tlze I J--'4-year of ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tl1efoflowing fist q/ persons ef tlie Count_y ef Rockingliam, residing remote.from tlie place wltere t!te offence is cltarged to !tave been committed, aitd in oilier res/xcls qualified to serz 1e as Jurors, is /urnislted you, from wlticlt _you sltaff tal.:e t!te Veniremen summoned trial ef 3~ .Jc/~ .for Lite b_yyou to serve as Jurors upon t!te . dta1'.f{ed witli felony, da)' q/ llifC4 J~ Tenn, r8J' j , q/tlie set 1 Cou11(1 Cou:;/: ~1ff;?::;' §., ~ ~~!;:;~if: :Jo/ i 1"~' > f ~~ !. ,_s- '{l,rnu( )/4f ~ )~ /3 Ji--.jJ ~ I O i, ;_~ ~~ ~ fi:tu!:J . 'I~;ic& ~ rn.,_ll~ t6 ~ I( 0· ~~ tJ_J,~ m.a:r~.eit_ t4 ,W ,u_ {J§::i )~dJ I4 ~i Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO T:E-IE S::S:EEIFF OF ECCXING::S:_-',..= £ ·~ You are hereby commanded to sw11111on /iam, to be ta/ten .from a lis!funzislted COUNTY persons -GREETING: q/ tlte coun/._) qf Rocking1 b_ytlte .fudge qf lite Couu{v Co71rt qf Rocl<'ingltam, residi11g remote .from tile place w/iere lite offense is r/1arged to l,az,e been committed, a11d qual~fted in all oilier r respects, to serz 1e as .furors, Loattend and appear before lite Cowz(v to11rf !lie Count_;,Court House, on lite bei11g tlte J~ ;--- day qf lite 2- 2t-,_.......... daJ of dµ.,t,<JZ1 ,,JL.J.,,,_, q/ Rocl.-ingliam County, al Court 11e.rf, to sen.'e as .Jurors 71/J071 f/1e trial o/ r 89 d,arJ[cd ,,,ill, .fdau,•. ,•/71dtltis !!te_vslia/l i11 no wise 0111i!, under t/1e penalty" qf £100. And lw1 e L/1en and tltere lite 1 names qf said persons and tltis ,,•rif. rv;,,,,,,J-J ~ J__,o-<1/j-~ day qf House. lite q/ !lie Co1m11om,ealt/1. 1 , Cieri, of our said Court, at !lie Co71rf ,.) 189 / and in lite 1 :Z... year qf �£~ .sa2- Co J.-<A- t; 1° (.) ff !~ ~ ~ ~~ \. ~ [ I tt ·f.! ' , �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO TJ3:E SJ3:EBIFF OF :l~~ Y,u ar, hMby "mmand,d t, ,umm,n .. ·-··~L ROCE:INGJ3:A= cov_,_7,Y---GREETING: ..Jf"h::."""~f '-"······t:. ...... ~-=·-· ~L·····················-····················•···········································•··············································.···· ··························································································---········••·················································································· ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tile following list efpersons ef Ifie Count_y ef Rocking/Ja/11, residi11.rrremote from !lie place wltere lite offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in otlter respl'ds qualified lo serve as Jurors, is furnished _you,from wlzic/1_you sltall tal~e tile Veniremen summoned ~ trial q~ for t/1e Court ~- ef/lie da)' qf t/Je I ~~ ./J , WZ- j}~c ~ t_ J. jlJL a__ I~ ~ -~-c( J• j j.{ , ~- a,, , a_ v '--0-'~..,..,.,.,._,.~tL fh.,,.J!)t ~ .,,__ a__ <'.A. ~ ~ ( <" ~ /-{;~Ji & r a 7 tL_1 J_ rl~. 1f1° 7 -,J :!U~L a. /I ,l(J va/vvt.-lN ' £_ E_ ~- Tenn, da_i•of . /;~-~~- ✓ . charged wit/1 felonJ', set J,::-/4 ..J;0 County aforesaid, being tlie by _you to serve as Jurors upon Lite l4 18'Jf , eft/Je County ~ ✓ , r8;. f.·· A~ L ~/;,., ~ 0~,~~r--~ 11 II/ ~LJ~+,()£4 ~ PJ · lff/p J / b '/1t._fJ~ ,r CL jvJ_ t;- .-rnJL- 4_ a_ .,. Fonn 84-Berlin. ��OFVIRG--A. IN THENA E OFTHEco_ ONWEALTH TO T:H:E S:H:ERIFF OF ROCXING-HAJY.E j~L }Tou are /1ereby co111111auded Lo sm1111wn COUNTY -GREETING: persons of the counfl' qf Roc/dng- /ia111,Lobe La/~en_/ro111 a lisl_/uri1ished bJ' the .fudge qf l/1e Coun(J' Court q/ Rockingham, rcsidiug remote _from Liteplace 1ehere the offense is charged Lo hai 1e been co111111ifted, and q11alijicd in all other respects, Lo serz 1e as .furors, to affend and appear be.fore the Co11n~1• Court ql Rockingham the County Court House, being L/1e J O ,-.. 011 the day of J~ .,JLb 17)~ of./ J~ da_1•of the (Jg,,,J,,/ . 'V 189 / 7 __ . Co1111I;)', al Court uexl, losen•e as.f11rors 11po11the trial o/ dm,<d u•dll j,lmc,•. r/k Aud this t/1ey shall in no zeise omit, under the penal~v qf £ roo. And ha·ue L/1e11and there the names qf said perso11s and this 71'rif. Wduw, House, the q/lhe !,_J ~ r q/JJ.L; 1 da_1 , Cieri.- of our said Court, at the Court r' 189 a11d in the T vcar qf '1 2-4- Co111mom,•ealtl1. Cieri.:. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEAL' 0,1',VIRGI]jl]A/ • ,1_,ef TO TE:E S:Jc-IEEIFP °if' ().)-::/1t ~• ·rut5 • ~ -vVNTY---G-REETING: -----You-ar,__.,r,by -commaudd _'' __ ,ummon ____ J[)_, ___ f)_,____ lfh_o------________________________ :________________ _ Vonn 68-llerlin. ��91 IN THENAMEOFTHECO.. ONV{EALTH VI~~f-r!f:) TO Y,u ar, I':E-IE SE:EEIFF OF~~ &if························· 0-' COUNTY---GEEETING: JD ...£...... hmby commaud,d t, mmu,,n ... ········································•················•·······························----····································•························································•·························· -:,;::,,:. b~~':,:/:;,:"~~~f:; :"::; ~~~:k,agham ~::::;~,:'., l::;,,~,;~:·1:;';c,• :~; -···~················"/{;_······ 189?, to test-tjy and the truth to say zn belw!j of tlte Commonwealtlt agamst ·····'J~·············!£........·~· ................................................. . ·····•··•············•·······················.··············.·····.·················q5··········································································· who stands r:_ed ze,zth andmdtfledfor ...<72 . ........................................................................................... . And !/tis . ...................... sliall not omit under the peiwl. T,Vitness, JOSE:J~ _..... &...r!. ..day of ......,--.~ of£ roo. S._ /1,fESSERLE Y, Clerlt of our said Aud /ia,•e then and t/1ere tl1is TVrit. Court, at t/1e Courf-.flouse, .............................. , 189;?, and in tlte 1.ua%ycar of lite LsLn~t7 ' the Commonweal!lt. . C/uk . . Form 68-Derliu. �~ (~ a1t:!.: r- r t ~ ~ ~~,~IJ~~ 1 1r ~t, 'J\ . fJiJ{J~ ? . " �IN THENAMEOFTHEco_ MONWEALTH OFV RGINIA. TO 'IF.CE S:a::EEIFF You are !tereby com111auded to summon OF EOCKING-:a::AJ:v.i: J-t/1A.r.:,, COVNTY-G-EEETING-: persons o/ //1e 1 qf couu/,_) Rocking- !tam, to be taken .from a list .furnished by t/ie :fud!(e 8:f ihe, Coun£v Court of Roclu·ngliam, residing remote .from tile place zultere tlze offense is clzarged to /ia71e been committed, and qualified i11 all ot/ier respects, to serz,e as .Jurors, to attend and appear before tlie Counl_),Co11rlql Rochng/1a111 Co11nl_),,at tlze Counl_),Co11rt House, on t/1~ being tlie } (J.- daJ1 0( ::U~ J~ J~ da_v qf t/ie Court~ r89J toserz 1eas.J11rorsupontlietrialof And t/iis tlteJ' sliall in no ,uise 0111ft, under //,e penal£11 if .£100. And /iaz,e t/1e11aud there t/1e 11a111es qf said perso11s and //,is 7,,ril. (Vituw,g. j House. the J 8'" of //,e Com11101m•eallli. , Clerk qf our said Court, at lite Court , 189/ and in !lit' 1 :L-y year o.f ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tlze .following list efpersons ef tlze County of Rodd1~[[lutm, residing remote from lite place wlzere the offence is clzarged to have been committed, and in other respects qualifi,ed fo serve as j1trors, is furnislzed you, from wlzic!t you sliall talu tlze Veniremen summoned !rial qf ~~. :.J~. for tlze .. !J.-.f- . day qf t!tb- C,ur/ efih, Cmmty a(,"';• -~ - ~ }4_ 1v'- ./ _ ';_K /'.''. / ~ ~I' you to serve as Jurors upon t!te .. . cltarged ef sel 'JJ, qf f/ze Cozm(v M · · ,,,J 'J. Term. T8 d~,· wi!lt felony, /'~ 0~ J~dr::,JL- 1t-~ --Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THE JA E OFTHECO to appear before the Jud._rreof the County 9tunf ,, ~• a. m., ,,. ti" ....'J.: ..... day ef ti,, ~·,)······ Rockingham County, at the Court-1-.fouse, at ro .................... . C,urt n,xt, bdng th, ..,2,.J..day ,j -···· ,:;.=·······J/o;:·,. ' :89,'f;__,t'/""h anddruth ". ,ay w. Vo/ th, C'""'"""'rnith bda aga,,,,t who stands cl. rg-ed ,t•ith and indicled for ....V':. ....... ,J=·········•··················································••····························-·-······ Aud this ............~···•····shall ~Vit1tess, JOSEP.ff not omit under tlie>nalty of£ roo. S. JI/ESSER LEY, And hm•e tlie1t and there this TVrit. er!~ of our said Court, at llte Court-1-.fouse, tl1e _..... J..'..0 day ef....... ,..!.L:<.,....................................... , rif, ~- fl~ and in tlie 1.:z.otlyear of tlze Commonwealtlt. ,C/,rk .. Fann 68---llerliu. �... �he Sheriff' of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the Cou,,itu of Jl,.1okingha1n, residi1ig· rem,ote fro1n the plaoe where the offence is ohru•f!erl to hru;e bee11 com,mittecl, rt,nd in other respect · qualified to serve as Jiirors, is fu,rnishecl uo1i, from, which you shall take the Veni.rcm,en sum,monecl by you, to serve as Jru·m·s lipon ;he trinl of.jc,'-"'<,., ...... ........................................... charf!ecl with felony. 1'enn, I8J_;, of the J .5 . .dau oftht-4 ;;0.•~. ...... ....... • • Efj 1 _/:JL,,,, C ~,_,-v?/ '----, c<.--<--(.., J~~ !2...~ Cou,nty Uou,rt-of UiP Conntu afo1·es1iirl,, being tlu ...... day of ... /JYLMJ ,)/ ,.et for th~ j~/u_,._.z. . �I. �OFVIRGI A. I THE AMEOFTHEO MMONWEALTH TO THE SHERIFF OF EOCXING-HA:N.!: You are l1ereby commanded lo smm,wn 11am, Lobe La!?enfrom remote from a listfurnis/ied CCUNTY-G-EEE"I'ING-: persons bJ' Lite .fud,{?·eqf Ilic Counf:J' Court q/ !lie q/ counL_J,qf Rocking- Rockingham, residing tile place zuhere tl,e offense is charged to !tai•e been com milted, and qualified in all ot!ter respects, to sen1e as .Jurors, to atteud and appear before t!te Co1mf:y Court qf Rorl?i11g!tam Co11n~1',al the County Court House, fHt-i-/1e dtty--ef- JP-Y-Jt ~ rhy-ef-llJe r-&g-- Ctm1+11-e:rt, lo sen•e as .furors upon tl,e trial of J~ And lliis tltey slwll in no 1,,fse omit, under tlie penalt_y qf £ roo. Aud lia1 e t!te11 aud there tl,e 1 11ai11esqf said persons and I/tis 1,•rit. W,b,m, /louse. the 2.~ ~ {,j_J - da_11q/ J~ , C!erlt qf our said Court, at lite Court . r89 j ✓ and in !lier 2..-:J 11ear qf !lie Co11m1om,ealfli. 1 Cieri,. o/ �\ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, County, at tfte Court-House, at ro to appear before tfie Judge of the County Court of Rockingham :k..=.. day of th~··J4'····························:···· o'clock, a. m., on the .. -·············zj=4·······················I89 J,to testify and the truth Court~, ~? _of being the ../. ...f. .. to say zn be/ialf of the Commonwealth against .g-0,..tA-:(...L'1 ...~L&(i'lA..................................................................... . ::::::ii::~=:~;:~::;::::; ~=~.~;;~:::;~:;;;;~;;--;,~ .................... ,1~ liVitn~s, JOSEP.I-I S. MESSER LEY, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-House, tlie J.... day of.fj..J.y....................................... , 891, and in tfte 'Lfrtlzyear of tlte Commonwealth . _.f..... 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S nm nw1 i the foll m c i 1i Jf 1ci tnesse Jll(l_Jfment on tlte ____ ....________ --·---·-----·rlay Defendant s ----------------------------------·-------------------------------·-·-·---------------·-···-·--·-·-------·-----·--····-··--··-·· of _____________________________________________ .._______________________ , 789 .._________ . f'onnd ______________________________________________ ~u,ilty npon the tc[;ti::wny on oath of._..._.._____________________________ ..___ ..___ _ ------------·-------------------·----·--·--·---·----·------·----·------------·-----·-·-----·-----------------------------------·-------------------------------------------·-·-·----·----------- i t is rI cljlid Jfecl t 7u It ____________________________________________________________________________ -------·-·-. ______________________________ ._____ ._____________________ ._.-·-·____ ....________ .________________ ..___ ._..... 1 �( �·rn tr e C:rcutt VIRGI TIA: Jn ourt .In Vacation( o-r Rocki.11gh:1;;i ..1oanty, t:O.e Su1;re!·l1a :]cur: -nul.lrii1.cr. ln tne reln o::' Appe.aln. 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County, to=wit: In the County Court of the said County: The Jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, attend;og th; sa;d Comt, UPON THEIR OATH PRESENT, day of_/~~vt{_ on the / /!__ __ j~~the ~ prnpe,ty of · · 111 · . th~t~ the year 1897', 44 -e!wf47_;;,_ aJ.§:UJ.y,j,_,_.,_f-=tu-;-~••I a<ljoi~ · "' I ~JA.Ak ~;z/.,,..,._~ • , I•~· 1 kkia,d'-0--1,,/,.u . .J.. .I ..1• /~ J,w.._ .a✓,µ,d__ ~ ~ ~ ,JJ- against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth pment, that- the property ~ ~~g,h, of Virginia. , in the of m_fl~ ~tS<~·~•,¥.i~th-e~wdm,g=heu6€ _... ~!~a~, goods and chattles . 0 of the said ~ • And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath .Af~-"'0:-:k'.L-'-""=------------------ of_}jj~vl,. {;a1,W4~./-~, /J. - tl½en: Jt~:!rltta:ted 'ld,au,c.L/1«;- ~ IJA/AAA,U-f.L!,,,',,J,~~2./-<Al,Al.../ , "-ty- w~ - eu.j £~ ~ I-~ :7AA- -:f, . ~y~~ &i44✓~AA&/4. ~__L-- on the_/ Lday )~ the said county, a certam 9-H-tliOl..s@, wU@d--.i. 11i in the night time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intfil ~e afmesa;d, do hmhe, and now year 189 /, in the said County, a certain 7 .au)-~ otl~(ltt~ l()..Jrtu.t_ ~~ ot-the-said•k::1,=~k<,<l.<.L..J.d..-t.dJ.'l:M,:../:J.'1L.J=:1.a«-'/4.',ll&~~ ~- in the day time of that day feloniously did break and f'nter, with intent ' the goods and chattels oi:the s,;di!f,;~:;;.,_ &J-..itJdJJ,/-U<L : •. .. ~ ~L~~ ~tt~~1-.f!➔~ ,. , • ,, 1 . • ~-~-lUL • .,- ~ ~~ --- - ~ --- · • u::-~ ;( ~ _· - . 0 , • ~ d. - ~/J • , J-r~,1 ~ ~ ----------------------------------- against the peace and dignity And the Jn~·ors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that. ~~~l'e-.~~~~~~~,Q,;;i,q-~~.kkm~~~oo--st~~~~oo---ea~~ws;;·, of the Commonwealth of Virginia. on the _L)'LL-:1&.1.&-.;Lt,oLl',-e:k::!!,d,,(..d.,(LJ,=d>L.-'.Z.d.--'-----,~---> 'r day of_$~---' J~-_2vf~~ ·n the said Connty, a certain~ ,§.w.2r1~µ~ch/4~~, oln-. //J , the .-· · //::-r~-1-'H_;;_ U~-' ~~ -!, ;- . . . of · · ~et~:;,_ · · cuJ .·· in the night time of that da~ feloniously did enter, without breaking the same, with intent the goods and chattels '1.l.. property in the year 189,f, 4~h-~--fl...Ji)_ of the said_l? . ., , . , ~ . ~77~~:~ ;;,-4±::::.ua ~~1LM~_LM~~y~1-:r---~--. r~~Jtz ~~. ~/~ _(Ad&_ J~ -------------- ----------------------- against dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This ;,,a;ctment is fom1d on the testimony .b.f Jc/~- _____ or./?/4Jf,,;j 4 )=. 'J,/,JrU!:'(-'- _witness~sworn 1 111 the peace and f' 1 fAY"/ ../ .._L?_~ Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �~x r~z-r ~~y ~~=~;'{ . ~ . ~rn-tr~. f ~ -~rr-tE ~ . , ~12 ~ .. , ' �-.~ : ~ ·,l ' ~ ) r,...., .,... ~ ~ ,, ' in ~ ~ \ ~ ( _) I r~ t-{,-;.. 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 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Henderson 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_002_040 Henderson Shipe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_001-commonwealth-v-james-o-campbell.pdf 34de276bc2d28ecb97d9928c05a041a5 PDF Text Text Arrest Warrant .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ' These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ·······················································•······fl..........___ ...... tJ........ to answer the said comi:liint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required c~ ........................................ . 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....... ~.. ~ J.f.day of....... ~...... .............................. ...., in the year 19.J......... • 'l ............ £{T ......... , J. P. [Seal] �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY I, Ccunty OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: .............................................................................................................................. of Rockingham, Virginias-,,do hereby certify , a Justice of the Peace in and for the th at his suret ........ , have this day acknowledged themselves .............................................................. tels, upon this condition: indebted Dollars That to the Commonwealth of Virginia (5 .................................... ) to be made in the sum of ................... . and levied the said ........................................................................... of their shall appear goods and chatbefore the under- sii;ned or the Circuit Court of Ro·,kingham County, on the .................... day of ............................................... , 19 ........ , and not lea,·e hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the char:;e in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the ......... , ...... day of .................................................... , 19 ............ . J. '=''0 ~ S:: I ; f ~ ...r = ~OS ~ : : : ~ OS t <... ..; ii <:):': -= ---'~ "' ,;, § , ( : : i: 8~) ... :; · : . : : i :> i. - , i -~K -5-~t~ ·= ' : : ! I i .,; ~· ~t\ ~ ..c .<;: "' ;e: .... •) -= e >,J «j .. " :: ,r:,, :: ?: !iw'L U> ~! C a, ="tS., o5 "'"" ,J... ' · ' .... ...... ~ .!: r.. l"a. _., :,,: ..., -u~ :: ~o 0 ::: ~ ~ e ... '-'!: :::: ~ i ,n ·- jcj -g OS oS ~::, .... ~: ~ !: ..... -~ -!: ,..:n,t, :: ~: ~-... , : i "--f"'i~ij 1 ~., ~ U0 § ,... 00 C 0 -..... : ' C!)i 0 .. i' ~ I ·~l.::: ,, i I:] ., C ~ii }: ... "' ..._,__i~ e .E < ~ C ~ E ~ .. : .. ~:CJ ie § •- ., : .: ..C :s ~~-...... ~ , ~CJ ::: <l ~: = .. :;: ~~1J1f ..., ~., ... ~ t o, : ~ t .c:..c ... ... t :· ~"'5t-.,; -:, "'! <M ~,,J ~"-~ ' .,. : ,\'\t ·- i - J"----< \'~ .sN : "' .~.e,§ Jl ., E .• ~\\ lij it!- :;; ... : ..I): ;: C,) .... .. 0 ..c: ~• - ~ ~! ~~ e ~.. ~§ a ~ : i:::"' 'tl f' ~ CQ ~ = ,4J ~ C s E ~ ..c: ~ 4> ..c ·- , ~: -, ~ ~= ~ - ,;; ~ =B ::, •0 :s: U a; == .c:: !:t,: ~ OI C : ! > E E ..c ' : : ~ •-C ' : Ci C ~ ~ ~ ~ l!: -g :: I,, : (IJ l>I ~ _ .....,/: : ,w : ... .i~, (I,) .. oS -= e.... " 0 , Ill P. : o, S E ·; .., E-- • -.....;:.i ;,.,. ;, . �CO:v'.l!QN\;EALT".dOF VIRGINIA, co·;:JTY OF ROCKI G... In the Circuit , to-wit: Court o~ said The grand for the body of the Court at that James 0. Campbell, said county, with a pistol against its ,ith the peace awley, sworn in Court fie 1932, on t e of Virginia, :J.A.. day indictment a pbel, before oaths present of~• 1932, did shoot to maim, disfigure, and dignity in and Lnd now attending upon their and feloniously intent and sent of the State of Rockingham, June term, unlawfully This R jurors county said County: Daisy disable, in the Emswiler andkill~, of the Commonwealth of Virginia. is found nd aisy on the testi Emswiler, the grand jury ony of C. witnesses to give evidence. �FA Commonweal tl1 v) Indictment James O. Campbell Felony June term, 1932 A True Bill: 121~r . ~itnesses: Foreman C. R. Fawley 11ffie Campbell Daisy Emswiler D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �\I UN 1932 Felony {fa) CO!-.!MO:t-r.oo Lm v. J".Al:ES O. CA·.:FBELL #1 I/ �t 11 � 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 1932 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James O. Campbell 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_001 Campbell Emswiler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_002-commonwealth-v-jim-coffman.pdf f676ca76f6e5e7b5e5186ab5c7dbeafe PDF Text Text u V. /j/.~ ;J. H. ,, 1 Felony ~ COFFMAK ~ ~50~t& I I l 7 -/ YJ ,,,. ��COF"i0lf.1EALTH OF VIRn-IIHA, to-wit: COUNTY OF ROCKIN0.HAL, In the Circuit Court of The jurors for the said body Court of the of said at its present that county, did I,iillinL Company, of of the value at the the i the sum of four America, May, ·)eace of indictment E. 8. 1Hne, and before the grand the No. found give in 2, witnesses in the said lienor, dollars, said page wheat wheat by a crop ~J:1ited States in on tlle 26, 11e of sum of four record lien b:r t executed the to said Rockingham of the Virginia hundred the 27th day against the of Virginia. on the evidence. the of said admitted do 1931, covered of Commonwealth is to favor County, Docket to dollars, payment been :E. B. Coffman. jury in 1931 Lien the bei·1c seventy-five of Rockingham dignity This seventy-five having 1931 in Crop and 2, 3, business consent Coffman securing dollars of:'ice the by said hundred t::1e lien clerk's 0f sale sell doing oaths July feloniously hundred on April seventy-five on or about in and and now attending u-pon their 1932, without of four ~off.man term, and Rockingham, of Virginia of Rockingham a corporation county said Comrnonwealth Coffman, unlawfully of County: county June IL J. said testit1ony sworn of John in Court :Jove, &nd sent �Viol. 4455 Sec. t Com.r.ionwealth v) J. Indict "7 .1ent TI. Coffman Felony June h term, 1932 True Bill: ~~/<-Foreman \ Witnesses: I John Dove E. C. Wine E. B. Coffman D. ''I. Earman Commonwealth's attorney ���Commonwealth of Virginia: Yo•."~"';;::;;""j",lt•1:i~e,iff.of.~ock;nghµ:::tl~g Co1t11IJ1,al the Courl House thereof, to appea-;;Jefore the Judge of thP Circuit Court of at f'j~'clock, a. -m.,on the .. £ ..day of....... 193. .. . ..... the GRAND to testify and the truth to say in behalf of Z,- JURY .......................................................... </lJI. who stands charged And this . . there this Writ. Witness, . PRESS, .. " felony mis'de shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and · J. ROBERT SWITZER, day of~ P IL w77·t-=-_ ind· ed for Cink of our said Court, at the Cour~ Housr, thr 1,6.J,,;-.nd ;, 1h, HMUtl501\113UAG, VA 156 "7.:--7'. M;;::;;;;;~,,k 67 �true copv eaci1 j 11 person. ~ ~ t\ 1 ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to mmmon .... ·························Y ·/nr···/l·······J· ....................... 4" ...... ~II./.·...~... ::;'J:lt:~'. '.:d::, •/;~::";c~"' ~ CO,'"'''. at the Co11,rfHouse thereof, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ... P a L PRESS HARRISONBURG, \/A 19 .:J...2_; �-1 '9 .,,,_. .....r.---t>Y w1Lhin Summons __ to._ aellver1ng -.... .L <;t: In person a true Copy of tht> - .,.,. ·~4<.. ;' 1~ ~ ~ ~i "' ~.-:. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: o the You are hereby commanded to mmmon eriff of Rockingh ...... ~ .. t~•········································•·1••····· who stands charged with And this ............. f1:I. ~11dicted for a felony 11~1-6 L~·········· .shalt not omit under /mialty of £100. there this Writ. W;tn,u, doy of P a L PRES,, 1/';);,RT SWITZER, C/e,k of o,,, /=-7 HARRISONBURG. VA 19 i ?ond In 1h, ·. A,ul bavP t/J{'J1and "};;;!:;/• ol 1h, c,,,,1Rou,e, th, "'<7~ 1'7p.cf!!!::Z::;:~.'c,,,, �Q) £ 0 ~ 0 :) a> :, ... I,. al bl) C: I,. Q) > 0 .... rJ) C 0 E E :, (/) C. ..c: :: ~ i 0 I/) I,. a> 0 r:: �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You c1,rehereby com,manded to sum,mon ...... to appear before the Judge of the Circu,it Court of ,IJ:oclcin_gham County, House thereof, cit 10 o'clock, a. m., on the..... r fd'l';...... day . .. to testify and the tnith to say in behalf of the Defendant of ... ~~··· in the prosecution ~•:ltl':~l~,~ ..,ff:a:~i7t7ll/~ . who stands charged wjlJh and indicted for a felony ntJthe Court . .19 ...3...2- of the Common- .. 'fflfbs:rtemze.art0r . .fl.nil this ...............~ ......... shall not om,it iinder the penalty of £100 . .fl.nil hnve then lf:!t!:,,..M.,vve,,ra,;,(-,'G,J , and there this W,.-i1/) ~itness'. ........... y,.f.(-d.......... .. . {. .....day ...... · ·7~of our said Cozirt, at the Coi1,rt House, the of ~ .... ~an~ ", Ne-n,s.Record, Hnrrisoulmr!!, Va. l9 t~h y o~~o ,=o~w~~:: u· t : �-j9J, cte11ver1ng a true Copy ot tht:> c.xecuted~Y within __ Summons to. ~ ~ lnoerson ~ ~ I ~ 1~ J ~\~ ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ~o'.,~'.h,,,by,omzt'C''Z~ ' p·z..~ ..······•·•••••····· q2n~ .JiJ;dtf~ ·· ~[~¥~,~~7~••·¢2v~~~ to appear before the Judge of the Ci~ at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ......... Court of Rockingham _t/. .......... day of .... . County, uu,d. ... at the Court House thereof, 19.3 2.:-to testify aud the truth to pm«CT:/;on of.l2Co~,.w~······· ··················· 4 ................. ..~••behalf.of.the De'.e~d••: mth, who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~em:e.a:zi;r;u:.. And this ..... ........ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. . ..... , Clerk THE SEKVICE Pr.Ess, HAR!llSONBURG, VA. ORM NO. 5 �" {fll~i=J ~ ~ ,.. -:,- :J j., 1J , ) :s en s; 5 3 0 :s (I) r+ ~ ~ 'f' - If .JL, r �47784 W. Form No. <l•A (Vl.rglnla) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FEDERAL CROP LIEN Prof. Q ~- WHEREAs,·;/-T······· L..fl...=........ .. . ........ . ······················-··, the cultivation of a tract of land known as ... & ...... ... . . .. . . . ... . . . . . ... ... ... . .. .. . . . .. . ... . . . . .......... ···-· ................. containing ..... -2..~~.-:-~ ............ acres, more ·······-···· .. .. . . .. . ............................. or less, and located near.·-·····=·· ........................ ~.~ is engaged in or is about to engage in ······-··, and .......... , , and adjoining the lands of .... ~.. 7-1.~ Af. ···--··-········-···-··············, and .. .... and is desirous of obtaining from the United States an advahce in money to bee. ended for seed and fertilizer, for use in planting and cultivation of the crop or crops hereinafter mentioned, pursuant to, and in conformity with, the terms and provisions of the Joint Resolution of Congress, approved December 20, 1930 (Public No. 112). Now the agreement, made and entered into before such advance is made,.between the United States of America, by the Secretary of Agriculture, the lienor, and the lienee, WrTNESSETH: That the said lienor hereby agrees to furnish to the said lienee money for the aforesaid purposes, in the ~ ~ amount ofY~ -·-····-·----------·------ --- ----- • ------ ----- --And the said lienee does hereby agree that the advance so mad s all be expended in or about the cultivation of said land, for the planting and production of the hereinafter-mentioned crop or crops during the crop year of 1931, according to the intent and purposes of the aforesaid joint resolution, and that the lienor shall have a lien on all of the crops oL~.,,.-~ __f'_~--±.~f-:+,which may be made or seeded during the said year to the extent of the advance which may be made uncfer ·or in pursuance of this agreement, including interest. And the said lienee hereby agrees to repay all advances made hereunder on or before_~---~r·_L_£_JJ _____ , with interest at the rate of 5 per centum per annum, from the time said advance is made until payment, and hereby waives the benefit of the homestead exemption as to this debt. And the said lienee agrees to expend the money advanced by the lienor as aforesaid for the purposes aforesaid, and to care for and protect said crop or crops in a good and husbandlike manner until fit for harvest, and warrants that there are no liens or encumbrances on the crop or crops covered by this lien. WITNESSmy signature and seal this -····--_2__ ·~··-·--- day of----~--·····---·, 1931. WITNESS: - •• J [SEAL] Agent for Secretary of Agriculture. -··--·- ·····---·---·····-·····-··· WAIVER L-:r-- ---- ------·--·-- ----·-··-·-~--::::_~-·=-, owner of the lands described in the foregoing instrument, in consideration of th advance~-=-£{;-~ade, as therein provided, do hereby waive, release, and defer to the United States all or any right, lien, claim, or interest which I now have or may hereafter have as landlord or oth~rwise upon said crops to the "l--"t.entof and until all claims of the United States are satisfied. WITNESS my hand an· J;;:!_ ____ ____ day of----~--------------, <his_____ ;;?,___ • 1.10011:!<oT l'lll~TISG - OJ'P'ICII: 19:11 8-7469 1931. �.. t ~ :~f ~ ""-'1 - CXI � 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 1932 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jim Coffman Subject The topic of the resource Felony Sell without Approval of Lienor Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony sale without approval of lienor. 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_002 Coffman