91 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_058-commonwealth-v-lacey-bragg.pdf b04127334e51cb6832cf7e2ac11e8d80 PDF Text Text �~· r r t t 1~ J ~ l ~l { ��,f ~ 0,,{,1A/l,t,r1.1., v-<J 71 ~ll L- V~ ~( ~~J371 ...._ ~ "' Cf.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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Lacey Bragg 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_001_058 Bragg Shipp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_015-commonwealth-v-leanory-lilly.pdf 773a811df6babd9371c0240ca6d7d76f PDF Text Text cm.:HONWEALTH v. CHARGE TO THE JURY LEON RD LILLY If you find you will the accused, him guilty as charged in the punishment by confinement two nor more than as charged snooting, indictment, ten then of maliciously you will not guilty, in the but indictment, therein, by confinement such fine steer, for not less his than years. him guilty or by a fine shooting say so and fix in the penitentiary If you do not find as charged punishment both Lilly, say so and no more. If you find months, Leonard not then in jail exceeding and imprisonment. find of maliciously him guilty you will for five of unlawful say so and fix a period hu shooting, re not ol exceeding rs, his twelve or by �Commonwealth v) Charge to the Jury Leonard Lilly �-/1=.II o L'm v. ) LEONARD LILLY DEC 1933 Felony /Y /J .. I �Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month of ............ Date committed ingle. Married.¥~ Dirnrcccl. / ......Time LJ. S ..... . 111 ... year:; month.; .,...... ... City Ordll1ance . .....State .... Held for trial.. ..... .Sentence. Fine ........... ....... Held for Grand Jury ... .....Time ll1 jail . Costs Held as 111sane Held for penitentiary .. ..Held for other authorities Behavior .. DESCRIPTION Height Weight/ Teeth marks ' Date of discharge OF PRISONER colo, of 7 ....... ·.············ ,yes.fl .... ................... Hand mark Ann marks ..... Faoe marks Shoulder ..... Back marks Thigh marks off .Co,!or of hair ............... . .. Knee marks marks .. Foot marks Calf of leg marks Fingers ....... months . .... ...y1ears ............... Mole mark· Neck marks ...... Breast Left arm marks marks ... Right arm marks Left leg marks ....................................................... Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State$ Right leg marb . .Amount to City $ ..Deputy and Jailor .. Sheriff. ��Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y 01t are hereby commanded to summon .. to 1!.JCSJ before the Judge of the at -l-0-o'clock, a. rn., on the ,;,, ircuit Court or Rockingham day of. County, ~ at the Court House thereof, I to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the @ommonwealth brfore the GRAND 193..7, JURY .....·::··:·:.: ··.·:::::: ··_·:···::·.· ::q~,;;;;/~q~who stands charged with and indicted for a f<'lony 1rusd1mie-11n()l. ~ And this.. ................ shall not omit muler penalty of £100. And have thPn and there this Writ. WitnesscJ... ROBEl)l day of P . SWITZER, ~ 19 a L l"'!U:SS, HAfl:ltlSONflUAi, YA Clerk of our said Com!, al the Court Housr, the ..3._:j,and ht the 15 c:2f'. ~ ..... /Y ;year of the C 111mo11wealt. . ..l..../~. . ..... ..✓.u.~z::::: ., Clerk �~4 ~ ('1 )( ':1" (t ;::; :, C/l 11-d ~~ C 3 3 0 :, C: C ai 0 t Ia--n.,,. .2 - / ,f 3 ~ \ ()u)~ y#· JI -~ ~ . (I) < (I) .., :, OQ Ill �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff hmby com=od,d to ,ummon/~·. Yoo.,., of Rockingham ~. County, . . 1 Greeting: ..... .... . 7/k.~ .~ ~ ;..p;,,~ ~,,___;,;,/ ~~1tt1~~'. .. t~~ ~~1~~~ .~o.itse :h? !y ~:a:,~::::~ :.h:/ 1:~ 1 Jtet1;;~. ~:; j: g:h:f ~~~rr;:;:;/~a~ ~t . . 1 ~ ..::::::::.::::::::·:.::::::.:::::::::::::: ........ fo.t«t,fy ,nd.th,.fr':'h.to .~"w"l who stands charge~. .. an~ indicted for a felony ~neanM. And this ........ ~ ................ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witnrss,~~~ERT d,y of SWITZF;R_y-Cle~kof our said£:t:_rt, at the Court House, the . / .l,,.~ '-·•····· .. 1 THE SEKVTCE PRESS, .. '°t =d m HARRISONBURG, VA, th, 15~~,/cc. No. 457 ~ft.::;' Cl"k ��----- ------------------ In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: Yott are hereby commanded to mmmon .... ............. to appear before the Judge of the ~t at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., ''.'"11/y 011 ~~~~~~ ~~~".4~~e·e·ti·"-~: Court of Rockin ham County, at the Court House th~!;/ the/6. .. ~ay of·······~···: ................ . ···················· 19 ........ , ond.1h,.1'.ulh~.°!,1.~~:z;•g""''· ...... ················· ···························· who stands charged and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. .................. shall not And this .. omit nnder f1e11altyof £100. And have then and there this Writ. "\'(fitness,]. ROBERT SWITZER, day of .. . Q.,~ 197.. ~nd in the 15 tJ THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. r Clerk of our said~ No. 457 at the Court House, the year of the Con;moiwea~t1:;_ zf~~ ..~' Clerk �I I 'p ✓ .... , )( (I) g �4.5 0 3.6 0 330 ?.5 0 2.5 O ?.5 0 4.0 O 4.5 0 ·~ 0 __5 0 370 3.0 O 4 0.1 0 -::.1--/ C I 309' ��3.3 1.6 8 1.6 8 2.1 0 1.0 5 1.0 5 ---- 1. 2 ... 1 0 :1.0 5 1.0 5 315 2.1 0 1. P, 2 :LO 5 1.0 5 �\. l ..~ l �Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month of --~··· ..--✓-.~ ..... . ./ "'°'·······~..... ........ ................. Male y .... Female ............. Ag{ Place of Bi,11,h-t ../ Physical 7.t'.Ra~e, ......... ·A· ... ..... .... c.r .. Time 111 ~ ~1 .Occupation.... .............. . MarriecLfO.~ LI. S. ~ ....Is person a drunkard? .,-7 write .... -'\ committed ~ingle. If Foroign Boen .... . condition Can read?......... ...Date ..19 Dirnrccd .. . ....years months . /"::.A......-,~-L-,.&..,C!_-""'-::V ...Offence Committed .. ;' City Ordinance ................ . . ..State . Held for trial.. Costs T ___ -- ... Weigh) Arm marks .... months . .... Held for penitentiary Held for other authorities DESCRIPTION Date of discharge OF PRISONER ..,L,, ..... LL~ .........color of eye· ..~~i:,,c_.....__,_ ........ , Co.Jor of hair .. 7 .....,/' ............. Hand mark Teeth marks .................................................................... marks marks Faoe marks .................................................... Back marks ................................................................ Calf of leg marks ..................... . Fingers ... . .................................................................................... Height Thigh ............ years .....Time in jail~ Held as 111sane ................................................... Shoulder ··7·· .... . ..Sentence. Fine Behavior Held for Grand Jury .. ... Foot marks off Neck marks Knee marks - 1ole marks .. ···r;,/~J B;east marks .... Right arm marks Left leg marks Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount Right leg mark,; . to State$ ..................... ................................. Amount to City $ . ... . .... ... .. .... ..... .. . ..... Deputy and Jailor Sheriff. �:( �/- #'e,,y -L, ,- (L ..1-- ?(, f~ e..J ,/2 ,, . r?~ .,. ' ,__.d/,- . I.. -tr.- -~/._)- ':j. (a?,' - ~,,~ ?- r,'-(.. 1 ,! /, r =l ~, 2, •- L /7 ~ ,o-e-"'· I .,L,-,u-1.J__/ ��List of vs 1 :i tness Lin Lilly. r' Alla :iichael I illie I..ichael Floyd Lam V v-:d Lam ~ JacR aerine; YErne st t;:i c;fuae1 ,/ Annie Lam · ..2dna Shiflett r Thos. V Chs. ;:cD~iel;:Johnson. · �'~i:=~TX~~,· L. H. BRUCE GENERAL HAY, FEED, COAL, WOOD ELKTON, TRANSFER AI\ID ICE ON HAND FOR VIRGINIA • ' SALE �Arrest Warrant a Constable of said County: --="'-----'-----=-=----------,f--i--,i..._,-----~----------' Whereas, ~~-~~-----t:;:------:r-:~-cz:.-:rof complaint an said County, the said County, has this day made ~ a Justice of the f he· said C ---.R--- · C ( These are therefore, in the nanie of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and~,/ before, mQ :e other Justice of the said County, the body of the said r to answer th to summon~~~~ - ·th accor · ""--"-------=-==~~==--=-==-+-..L._._C_==--------'----'=----=J::_ , in the year 1 _§_. �Commonwealth Commonwealth vs. vs. ~ ~ Judgment That the Defendant and costs found guilty and ....................... . fined as follows: Fine Clerk's Executed the ing and delivering Fee Justice's within warrnnt the body of by arrest- ~ Fee /.~·~ Arrest ....................... . /I Summoning Witnesses Witness Attendence before and Mileage ................... . a justice monin6 ,,. Total of Rockingham the within this .......... day of the Peace. County, and by sum- witnesses in person of ..........................•................. 192 ....... . Constable Justice named of Rockingham County �d~~ OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES I Grnde (For Examiner's use only) EXAMINATION You must answer the following questions fully and without assistance from any source whatever. This form is State property and must not be taken outside this room. E-4 1. What is the "Golden Rulr" of the road? Answer ....................................................................................................................................................................................... . 2. What motor vehicles may be operated on the public highways? Answer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ . 3. May license plates be transferred from one owner to another? Answer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ . 4. Is the driver of any vehicle permitted to follow a fire apparatus responding to a fire alarm? Answer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ . 5. Does the law require all vehicles to be equipped with rear view mirrors? Answer ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 6. Does the law require all vehicles to be equipped with windshield wipers? Answer .................................................................•................................................. 7. If the condition shown on the conditional operator's license is violated may the license be revoked? Answer ....................................... ~................................................................................................................................................ 8. May a person lend an operator's license to another? Answer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ . 9. Who can revoke an operator's license ? Answer .............................. ,.......................................................................................................................................................... 10. When shall operator's license be revoked? Answer ........................................................................................................................................................................................ . PERSONAL Age Color Sex DESCRIPTION Color Hair Weight Height Color Eyes (Name) (Street) I I (City or Town) If space above is not sufficient for answers use reverse side, numbering your answers to correspond with question. �' 1 �co:MMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand for of said jurors the body of said Court at its Leonard against feloniously, intent the peace This mer and W. I. jury 1933, to kill and dignity Herring, to give upon their oaths November 29, 1933, ~erring, indictment in and of Rockingham and now attending and maliciously of Irving with the grand county on or about the property ($50.00), of the Commonwealth of Virginia December term, Lilly, unlawfully, County: of the value the evidence. of fifty that county, a certain same (and did kill did steer, dollars the same), of the Commonwealth of Virginia. is found witnesses do present in said shoot said on the testimony sworn in Court of Jess and sent Ham- before �shooting steer Conµnonwealth r ~{ '\} v) Indictment ;Leonard Lilly Felony \) December term, 1933 A True Bill: Witnesses: Jess w. I. Hammer Tierring ()~i.~,. -- ' ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~~ D. w• .ri:arman Commonwealth's Attorney � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Leanory Lilly Subject The topic of the resource Felony Malicious Shooting Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony malicious shooting. 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_015 Herring Lilly https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_008-commonwealth-v-leonard-wood.pdf a5c090eb44ab99a3287ce78cb158e0c0 PDF Text Text reon rd Th 0 D. od . es t _ of V· ini • L' • E .R. • • I "" I • .J.. ........x l9::..,1, I sh-11 apply !'isonbu - l. rd I ~ • T 1 ir&t"ini 3 nor re...,ord o_ tne to the ..... --...L ~ud un o f ~ i g · n~ e ""ommo1-r! e 1th of the '3upre. ,Tudge of th ' the Jl::r the . . Bertra.1, ble to :::io- to the 1~ t 1,,11 th_ ply ivm 1 , o o d vs • • il rror to • _;ourt e...... t ante of the "' id i l h ... 1c1 t i ls ..; , be d u. ,1 t the · y , s ,~ ...or a r: r.. ';;he f e of 'urt of Virg· ni u.:-e ~ rd .... ,..ir uit c ·u '"'' it of . p 0 · tention i or - tb 9 .3 • ri t y ��IN V ACA'l~ION : In the Clerk's Office Virginia at Staunton, J.;ecember, 1932 of the Supreme on ~aturday Court the of Appeals of 24th., day of The Clerk of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia Richmond certifies the following order in words and figures following, to-wit: at VIl~GINIA: In the Supreme Court of Appeals, held at the State Building, in the City of Richmond, on Thursday the 17th., day of l,ovember, 1932. Library Leonnrd H. Wood, against I'laintiff in error. Coumonwealth 0efende~t in Error. of Virgjnia, Upon a writ of' error and supersedeas to a judgment renaered by the circuit court of hockingham county Gth., day of' 1Miy, 1931. on the This cause, which is pending in this Court at its place of session at Staunton, having been fully heard but not determined at said place of session; this day came here the parties by counsel, and the Court having maturely considered the transcript of the record of the judgment aforesaid and arguments of counsel, is of opinjon, for reasons stated in writing and filed with the record, that the said judgment is erroneous. It is therefore adjudged and order·ed trat tlle said judgment be reversed and annulled, the verdict of the jury set 1:.side, ano the CBse is remanGed to the said circuit court for a new trial to be had in accordance with the views eYpressed in tre rnio written opiriion of tr.is court. Which is ordered to be entered in the order book forthwith certified, together with a certified copy opinion in this cause, to the Clerk of this Court at who will enter this order in the order book there and it to the said circuit court. A Copy, Teste: A ~¥-rk. H. Stewart \ here and of the Staunton ' certify Copy, Teste: Jones, C. C. ��STAUNTON,VA. CHIEF JUSTICE: ROBERT R. PRENTIS H. H. WAYT, JUSTICES: PRESTON W.CAMPBELL HENRYW.HOLT LOUIS S. EPES EDWARD W. HUDGINS HERBERT 8. GREGORY GEORGE L. BROWNING July 11, CLEFH< 1931. This is to certify that upon the petition of Leonard H. Wood, one of the Justices of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia has allowed a writ of error and supersedeas to a judgment of the Circuit Court of Rockingham county pronounced on the 6th., day of May, 1931, in the cause then therein pending of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Leonard H. 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If you find indictment, the accused, then him guilty you will ment in the penitentiary nor more than ten years. of seduction, say so and fix for a period his as charged punishment of not less than in the by confinetwo years ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: __p BE l~/2.;ME~BERED, ~ <7(.J?~ that on the. d'--:l day of....... ~.::;;:;;:;~:~:i~a=ebefgc::e and acknow~~temselves to be indebted cognizance; ............................. to the Commonwealth of Virginia goods and chattels, lands and tenements, each in e sum of e,~ ..... ), ($£./····12.(?. ..... - ..tf!!~ Dollars, ~ to be levied of their respective 19g , of the said County of Rockingham, ~ ................~~·········~ rendered, , 'd:t.J;JJ.~£. ,pcincipal an~~ G©~i:: wealth of Virginia ~. for the ase of the Common- and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re- yet upon this con~: That if the said~~··· the Circuit Court of Rockingham ~ff&ta~t.A!:I~ County, at the .............. shall persona11y ap ear before urthonse of said County, on the .. ~.~ ..day of the -~"·/i?tch.,~Z,~;{!£.~~··············································································• --- §. .............. , and at such other heard, time or times to which the proceeclings and before any court or judge hereafter may be continued having or holding any proceedings .v....-<.~l'-ac.n.c;d..c:t..,-hen and there answe, th:a~.V.ic:n.·.• charged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent or further in connection with .. coocerning a certain until the charge is finally court, then the above recogniz:mce sha11 be null and void; other- ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : ~'"----"'L.,,.__.... To the, Sheriff of Rocking to appeal' before the Judge of the Cil'cu,it Coi&l'ffiocloingham ·am County, Gr eting: Coi1,nty, at the Court Bouse thereof, at lOo'cloclo, a. m., on the ... ~--·--- .......... day of~to testify and the tl'uth to say in behalf of the Defendant who stnnds cha~u;i~~i and indicted for a felony in the prosecution ......19 ..se?./ of the Common- rnisdem,--ean;or. .Jl.nclthis .......~ ......... shall not omit i1,nder the penalty of ,£100 . .Jl.nd have then and there this Writ. Wi ess, ... .:l:..~.9.B.f.:.~_T?Y./.IT.~J:,R! , Gierk of ow· said 'ow·t, at the Court House, the -Lf ay of.••3/'"'···•············'"~a;Jl/Jf.t:::!~= News-Record. Harrisonburg. Va. �Alffr/~~; 40 ~- ~t fl\· �COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand upon their April term, 1931, Harry Wood, on or about in said under have illicit connection female Shorts indictment at day of March, did unlaifully of marriage, chaste court do presentthet the 1st with Dorothy of previous and dignity This Dorothy promise said oaths County of Rockingham, feloniously, the peace /'f'/ the body of said its married I? D in and for and now attending 1930, o jurors County: County of Rockingham, Leonard It, of said seduce Shorts, character, and and an unagainst of the Commonwealth of Virginia. is found and Maxine Shorts. on the testimony of �SEDUCTION \ ~ ~ ~- COMMONWEAETH V 8 LEONARD HARRY WOOD ':H~ A FELONY A True Bill t .} i~ f~S ~~ ~ ~ -~~ ~ i-rJ ~,~ ~ D. W. 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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 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Leonard Wood 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> 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_008 Short Wood https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_033-commonwealth-v-lert-and-wythe-tutweiler.pdf ce0a171ccfdd75d296d693330097ff86 PDF Text Text ���r I~=~=~=~~ J ��,.r2 'r 2...-Lr d S-Y7J ft?\, r.Lt s-.j I J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Lert and Wythe Tutweiler 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_033 Tutweiler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_006-commonwealth-v-lester-wright.pdf 8a81176fbab58d26060c14c3ff694447 PDF Text Text COM:'10NWEALTH OF VIRGINI.A, COUITTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand of said jurors in and for ingham and now attending 1932, upon their on or about and slay said oaths October County: Court do present 9, 1932, one Roy Shoemaker, the County of Rockat that in said against its October Lester term, Wright, County, did kill the peace and dignity of the Com.~onwealth of Virginia. This ✓ Lee Dechert, indictment is found Herbert Thompson, / /\witnesses ~, sworn to give evidence. Bessie Vizg~nia ~ / Snyder, in Court - on the testimony / E. E. Kiser, Leona Thompson, and sent before of Harry ✓ Ernest V Snyder, and Ida Thompson, the grand jury �Homicide ) ~ } l ~ v) Indictment Lester Wright- ("{:._ l1. ~-- ~-, ~- ~ ~~ ' Commonwealth :e 1{ Felony October term, 1932 A True Bill: ~ Witnesses: VTJ'arry Lee Dechert _'1Ierbert Thompson v1E. :z. Kiser v ,Ernest Snyder 1/I}essie V. Snyder ¼,eona Thompson Ida Thompson ~1 ~J D. ·v. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKING:IA1,!COIDJTY, VA. COMMONWEALTH v. CHARGE TO THE ,TURY LESTER Y'RIG:rr If not guilty, you find you will the accused, in jail or by a fine both five such fine not as cmrged say so and fix in the penitentiary nor more than confinement him guilty then you will at confinement TTright, say so and no more. If you find indi ctruent, Lester years, or, for a period exceeding for in your not punishment not less discretion, exceeding one thousand and imprisonment. his in the dollars, than one by one year, or, by �Charge to the Jury �OCT ,s32- COMMONWEALTH v. Felony LESTERWRIGHT i:£1, (homicide) ��ham Coynty, Gre7ting: --~-~-/------ who stands ~harg-;a;;d wi h and indicted for a felony m~sdemeanor. And this __ _.. __ ... .. shall not omd under f>Pnaftyof £100. And haw then and there this Writ. ROBERT SWITZER, day of .... __............ _ 19_ -~!arid in the 15 _ of thP Com;n7weaftl;i. - ,,___ ,,__ .,____ ,,__~L,, P t L PRESS, HA.RRtSONBURG, 'O, d Cfrrk of our said C urt, at the Court Ho11sr, thP / ;}-_ J- _ Clerk �Executed of the 1 -------· ~'Y de.'iverin[J vithin summon a t,·1 ··::- < 0,0\ to~~ ----~------~----------------each person. p,. t ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ "' ~ '- l �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: __,To the Sheriff •✓. re hereby commanded to summon of Rockingham._ County, Greeting: .?;'#· 2.r..--'.4< .....,..,...l.( .. tf_....\:::-., ..(-1'.-...,J./_.f A1~I ..:.~. ····~-;:2,~?:1!.....:I~~-( .. .rXfj ..~.t! ' 1 _,,q-_UM~t4 .~-:f.4.-( ..t.i.. ..... ~.~ /.,....... U ~~.~ . .-::/..~./4~ .%..L.~ ....... J ........&.:r .../.,- ......... d..f3...."t::74:~~?.': ...~,q•!,. ...... ~...... .. ~H✓-4. .. 1:...J..~ ....... e..-. ... «✓-.l .....,...Y......£~ ..!:..'-;7···+~.e ..1...../i ....<e....t~....... f .. .l-1'!.( .. ··~··· ·~F e.~.. ··'-········-4.,······· to ':/.f~efore > the Judge of the Circuit Com! of Rockingham at/µi o'clock, a. m., on the /.£--'ci.ay.of . ..... County, -L.,.J,/. to testify and the trnth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth al the Court House thereof, .... .............. 19..?.; against ............................................... ,........ "-...! ............... ./.·"·cf·-'·/·~······· who stands charged with and indicted for And this ........ L../.... f·····················shall l"AESS not omit under pe,,a/t,, of £100. And haw /h('JJ and . J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Co ,rt, at the Court House, thr . .. day of ......... / P' & L felony ~wr. IJ there this Writ. Witness, ti HARRISONBURG. ..1... ..{ VA ...... 19_:? .I,-and in the 7 ...1..£.. 15.// year of the Co111111011wealth . ../.,.? ~//. ..../................... !..< ......... , Clerk �Executed Nov,8th I932, by delivering a true copy of the within summon to E.E.Kiser, C.R.Fawley, Evert Snyder, Bessie Snyder, Herbert Thompson, Virginia Thompson, Leona Thompson, Ida Thompson, Howard Caldwell, Harry Lee Dechart,each in person, Not finding Earnest Roberson at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy of the within summon to Vernie Roberson at hie usual place of abode. , , _._,~ ,___, Deputy for "C.R.Fawley, S.R.C. ~ ~ -~ ~ I ~ , i · d~ ~ .~ ~"~ "~ X ':._~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : to appear before th~, J;, 1,d<1eof' the Circi1,it Coi1,rtJLockin_gham County, at the Court f:!oi1,sethereof', atho o'cloclc, a. m., on the ........./ . .... ...... day of'. .........•.... <-•.. tt:::Y.!.6. ....... 19 ...f.....:Z-- to testify and the truth to say in behalf a,_gninst ...................... j. wealth, plcdntiff, .......................•. . .......... who stands charged i -··· in the prosecution of the Defendant .... ~.!,o of the Common- ................................ . ...... ?.Z..1.~;?·:t.£.................... . ith and indicted for a felony £... mti,s-d;em;ett,nor . .11.ndthis .............. •····/··········shali not 01111iti1,ncler the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then and there this Writ. "J:l:ness, .. J,...R.OCEgT-.SWIT-ZBR;······, Clerk of our said Conrt, at the Coi1,rt House, the -· ........ day of . ................. 2.(~1. . News.Record, Harrisonburg, Va. ........ ...19 L .•. ~ f'a ncl in the 1 ....7th £ .............. ~ year of' the Commonwealth. I / ,........................... ........................................ , Clerlc,. �Executed Nov 8th I932t by delivering a true copy of the within summon to Hinton Coldwell in person, Not finding Robert Webbt at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy of the within sunnnon to Ollie Webb at his usual place of abode. ~,1r"~~Deputy for C.R.Fawley, S.R.C. ~~~ r_\" f ~ :_~ l, ~? l~~' . ¾ " ~ ~ .J:OJ ' ~~,, /I.-;;:;.,- ltJl"7'T-.. •uos.:rad u1 qo~~ p.:rm{OIH ••uo.:rigm.:rv +q31~ S.J:N 'ijno.:riem.rv iq~l.J:M oi uoununs u1q+JM aq+ Jo Adoo an.:r+ ~ ~UJ.J:8AlT8P Aq 'Z£6I q+s 'AON painoQX~ a~~~;q e.qI pu~ 'uos~1•N �to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, q............. /r'~ at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ... say in behalf of the Defendant .. •. day of ..= ...... 19'2.l---to ~~~,,, i11the prosecution of the Commo1~w~ against. .. .............................. . .. ·•·•·•··.......•......•..•..... . .... ... . ... •••••··•·•••••·••· who ,tond, ch"•':;t,__t"d testify and the truth to ;.d;ct,d Jo,• felony m;,d~e~o,. And this ........ ......... ......................... shall not omit ttnder pena'.ty of £100. A1J.d ha-ve then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, day of *-t/7,,.":. ~ Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the . .19)2,--, and in the. /.?.~/.. .. year of ·/.······· the Commonwealth. ··zlfJ~~~erk THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. FORM NO. 5 �Executed Nov, 8th 1932, by delivering a true copy <ff the within summon to Frank Eye, Geo McDorman, Glen Sommons, Howard Coldwell, Alfred Knight, each in person. Not fdnding Ray Eye at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy to Bessie Eye at his usual place of abode, Not finding Bridger Ray at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy to Jim Ray at usual place of abode, Not finding Robert Veany at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy to Geo Spinnard at his usual place of abode, Not finding Jacob Smith at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a true copy to Nary Shifflett at his usua place of abode, Not finding Earnest Roberson at his usual place of abode executed by delivering a tru copy to Be~sie Roberson at his usual \lace of abo Harry Cold~~J.1. & :Margart~~AKDe._~~v for Knight,not found in my ·' · bailwick. ':), ·"-_ ~ ~ ~i \' •o •H•s 'aaT.M.-e,.r•,n .:roJ a+ndaa •uosxad Ul qo~a 9Uld.J:'elr•a·H t s.:raANUlATen •s.:rea~ .:rn~+nv 'Aa~u-ea somv o+ uourru~s u1q+lM eqi Jo £doo an.:r+ ~ ~UJ.l:8AlTaP £q 'Z£6I q+e 'AON PB+noax~ � 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. Lester Wright Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_006 Shoemaker Wright https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_032-commonwealth-v-lindsey-shifflett.pdf eb2787d4b8509f007c8438075d82e109 PDF Text Text C(Q)mm(Q)rrnweall1tlhl (Q)!Vnirgnrrnna 9 t @ounty' of ~oc~in~½G\m, to wit. I , t ·whereas, .......... ~.,,. l'o l'hese nre therefore, ' ',u' .I l./uc- L° 1 ' - a ~· E?'./IJ. of 4f"..1--<l......,,(_..... ............ in the nmne of the Uom,nwnweciith, . ~ / U (d.,J the- a;Ml.. .................................... ................................................ . to c01n1nancl you, forthwith to npprehenrl and ai,4-c, bring b Orenie or some other Justice oft/w said eounty the body of the said.~.~ ~~ ... .. .. .. .......................................... to answer the said com.plaint, and be f ~,<lwr ,,ealt with ac- ~F C>v/'4r4a t ~ R~,..Ji.,.fJ..&..1/'PM tJZ. ~ording to law, ,md yo,, an also directed to su,nmon ... ""' witM8'es .L/d. .... Gi,-en, uniter my hand and seal this . d,.y of .... ...... ~·~······················'" ............................................................. ··' .......... ~ .................. -~····/ the yea,,· 189, ....................... ,T P. [SEAL.) , �(.., r ~ ' .,. - ,,.. r ,11/ . .. ~~:,.. ~ L-V'£A/7~~ ) ~· ~ ~~..,.,__.,,_,,.~~r~;:;r.;;-= • -~~~ ~7 . _,,,,-,, ~ --------------- -9,o JJ/ 7 ~ ~~ ~ ~~ Ir_,,,~ --.:p :"7 V><l/1 ~ a ,; -i L,~ Y-7 ~ -z.. h;-rt/ ~ ~~ ~ ~ - 47J lu / 7 , '-? y.J yJ :::J'l L I �p--;J • - ~P-o ~J.r,~./ c4_'.].,-?~~ t~ Jl--- e-~~ ~~ ~ w - Lt, ~ ~-~~~ rY ¼ a,.,,y/,,, , ~ '-"' ) ) Q.. ,:._,t....~ 1 ,~~~ , (l~ ~ u~,, - • - .A:__I ✓ 7 ,,>- , ~d~ ½-' , ����1. L ���•• • •• • • • �Commonwealth of Rockir1.gham Virginia,} County, J./,;;L ...day oL~··-···· . l>e if l'semembe d that on the .. T o=,v1t: . ... 7 f:,, ~.... ....../l'r89 - 1 ca~~c;~•·· ····~· l:Jf/:!::;r~(J:::1.·~ . of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged theif Commonwealth of Vfrginia, in manner and fmmfollowing, that is to say • the said .. es to be l~ted to the ~4 .... f#-ft..... ~~~~w~•;:::i: ~~kL .............................................................. Dollars of like good and lawfol money, to be in the sum oL .......i!.&.:.~..... respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, liability to the Cnmrnnnwealth acising under this ,ecogniif 0 :::em:e lands and tenements, and they severally waived and also waived any claim or right to discharge any _with.coupons ~tached from the bonds of this State, 0 :::a:: i::::::::m:n:~r:::: i:o::i:i::s?S:w::t•~ . The condition of the above recogni,ancc is such that if the above bound..... ~~-·•·· the1!:!~• . •:··-.•-··· ~1,J-~e -··•·-································································································do and shall personally appear before.the County Court of Rockingham ~~ day of Teem next ~o~ing the ~~ Court-house thmof, and then and the,':;',1,,';;w:/..i.m of ittd et! to the Grand Jury ~ ................................................................................. unlaV11fttlly and feioniocrsty · saie County as:aies.t aim the said .....·-··•··········································································· fera··---···········-············-···········································································9" hittt eommitted, ior ............................................................................................................................................................................................... . ·----······························•·················-·····································-····················· ·································································································································-·· ··························-····•··········································································•·········-·---·•················-········-············--·-·····-······-··-·-····························-··--·······-·· ·········-···························ct··········1·•········ whe,eof the said~-~"·'n.1ttt ·D f :·;Ji······································································-················-··· ............................................................ stands chacged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. �, �Common,vealth of Rockingha1~7. . Ile ii ~•membered that on thee.3 Virginia,} County, T O="\Vtt . : JJ. day of. ,.9~/1..... ;····· •· '89 /; ,Z;,,-~ J4{Ltt :l,.Jl:-,1 Jhl!IJt=±fllkru_ -·--·~e~Llt_~;Lf/4······F~··~·························· «<M .... ...... c~=e·~~o;e of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged theif es to be indebted to the Commonwealth ofVhginia, inmanne< and fmm following, that isto the saidt~····e:J~· say, ::,::~mS:t~i::::::1t; :o~::::;:::;::~,;~;::e in the sum of___J'.,kt(_Z ___ )t;~L_L_ _________________________________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, lands and tenements, and they severally waived and also waived any claim or right to discharge any _________________________________________________________________________________ fur-a-______________________________________________________________________________________ 4h-i1P committed, jot U1Mawf.t!llyand-felontt>USTY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------__ _ whmof the saidg-:q;/J[_ . ::=::~nds charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. �� 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. Lindsey Shifflett 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_032 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_008-commonwealth-v-lonza-knight.pdf ca845aa025725497e07da0b4bac41717 PDF Text Text CO!IHO~EALTE OF VIRGLJI.n, COUJ:JTY OJ' ROCKINGF ...Ail:, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand for jurors Court present 1933, at that in the its one Andy Carrier, monwealth of Virginia, of Rockingham, term, 1953, on or about county, feloniously against the peace in and and now attending upon their the 13th did kill and dignity oaths day of .Tuly, and murder of the Com- of Virginia. This Martin, October Lonza Knight, said County: 6~ the State the body of the county said jury of said indictment a witness to give is found on the testimony sworn in Court evidence. and sent before of F. P. the grand �✓ Murder Commonwealth \~ v) Indictment Lonza Knight Felony ~ ~I October 1933 N-_ ~/~)~ 1 term, ~ A True Bill: Foreman { Witnesses: C.R. Fawley S. V. Shifflett Link Ray ~~~~<~ , ~~J~ ~ } ~tr D • 'N. Earman "Commonweal th' s Attorney r �~~ ~. ~ {YU /4/4,-1 o.-,,.-, ~ {,,, - �l �CO:MMONilEALTH v. Felony LONZA KNIGHT ,1 -' J t ,. (' C&t~ ~'I I ( ,,f ,, I tL / Y.t~~~I l I - I ~ J r ,f / ,1~ I !• t I S; I t) !>--- Ot1 (murder) /Jr,.~ �-- r ~ ..,,., �IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, VIRINIA COMM:ONWEALTH vs. CHARGE TO THE JURY LONZA KNIGHT Your charge of the felony is to inquire as charged If you find dictment, and that and was willful, him guilty tentiary him guilty of murder or, in your discretion, him guilty deliberate, more than twenty on reasonable guilty in the peni- than twenty of murder, years. as charged with malice and premeditated, in the in- aforethought, and then you shall and ascertain for not less him not guilty aforethought, provocation, of voluntary finement find find his punish- than five nor years. in the second malice then you shall by confinement in the penitentiary If you find or of murder aforethought his punish- of murder in the second degree, ment by confin·ement in the in- and ascertain or for any term not less him guilty is guilty as charged with malice degree and the same was committed was not willful, without of myrder, and premeditated, in the first If you find the accused or not guilty. the same was committed for life, dictment, in the indictment deliberate, ment at death, whether degree, actual of murder in the first but that or implied, or in mutual manslaughter, in the penitentiary he killed Andy Carrier upon a sudden heat, combat, you will and ascertain for not less degree find him his punishment by con- than one nor more than five years. If you find or of murder guilty in the second degree, of involuntary punishment manslaughter, by confinement more than five of not exceeding year, him not guilty years, or, $1000, of murder in the first or of voluntary you will manslaughter, but say so and ascertain in the penitentiary for not less in your discretion, assess or by confinement degree in jail a fine than his one nor against him for not exceeding one or both. If you find him not guilty, you will say so and no more. �Commonwealth v. Lonza Knight Charge to the Jury �INSTRUCTION NO. The Cour.t instructs by the law in Virginia the second murder as murder in the first instructs in wait, imprisonment, premedit ted killing, gree. that is distinguished decree and murder in degree. The Court mit, the jury arson, rape, All other the jury starving that or any wilful, or in the commission robbery, murder by poison, or burglary, of, deliberate, or attempt lying and to com- is murder in the first murder is murder in the second degree. de- �(T �INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court the killing infers malice further is wilful, from this instructs deliberate, fact. the jury that and premeditated, whenever the law ��I INSTRUCTION NO._!!_. The Court Virginia is presumed order to elevate burden of proof offence instructs the to be murder the offence jury that ..---·.-t~,,....,,.~- every homicide in the second degree. to murder in the first the burden of proof In degree, is upon the Commonwealth, and to reduce to mans4-aughter, 1n the the is upon the prisoner. ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court being with malice instructs of wilful, first deliberate, degree. the jury aforethought which is perpetrated --ij--• by poison, that is guilty lying and premeditated whoever kills of murder; in wait, killing that a human a murder or any other kind is murder in the ��~ CJ/ I /{ ~ / INSTRUCTION NO. The Court a man shall necessary instructs be taken consequence to intend the jury that of his acts. that the rule which he does, of law is that or which is a ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court malice proved, is presumed instructs from the fact and is unaccounpanied the burden the jury of disproving malice k._. that on a charge of killing. with circumstances of murder When the killing of palliation, is thrown upon the accused. is �·,. l. �..2__. INSTRUCTION NO. The Court a wilful, that deliberate, the intention time prior intention of killing, further the that to constitute it killin.B/is not necessary and premeditated to kill to the actual should instructs come into should killing. existence jury exist any particular length of It 1s only necessary that such for the first time at the time or any time previously. • ��INSTRUCTIONNO. The Court wound given slayer, with a deadly without 1s prima facie, throws further wilful, the jury weapon in the previous any provocation, upon the prisoner circumstances. instructs that possession or even with slight deliberate, the necessity a mortal and premeditated of the provocation, killing, of showing extenuating and ��INSTRUCTION NO. The Court the charge instructs of murder against the • jury that the accused, the Commonwealth to prove the motive in order it to establish is not necessary for of such murder. 5 3, • • 307 ��INSTRUCTIONNO. } The Court the evidence that, previous a grudge on the part prisoner had previously and that he killed then such killing murder in the first instructs //J . the jury that to the time of the killing, of the prisoner towards declared this the deceased was wilful, degree. if they believe that because deliberate, from there the deceased; was that the grudge must be settled; of this aforesaid and premeditated, grudge, and is ��INSTRUCTIONNO. /. The Court self-defense it must appear and had reasonable that instructs grounds he was in danger the jury that from the evidence to believe, of death in order that to establish the accused at the time of firing or serious bodily harm. believed, the shot, ��e INSTRUCTION NO. The Court a question instructs exclusively ber of witnesses the for testify jury the jury, directly not bound to regard the weight jury to determine have the right on the stand, fairness, their their that the credibility opposite appearing worthy of oredit, and to give to each other, of the evidence as equally from the appearance intelligence, ing circumstances and their and from all on the trial, credit of witnesses and the law is that manner of testifying, apparent / ;,..--- where a numthe jury balanced, is the of the witnesses apparent the other which witnesses accordingly. is candor and surround- are more ��INSTRUCTION The court find instructs from tha eviden~e that the sufficient provocation--such only; was done in the heat cient second provocation, degree. the if, jury that the killing ar passion, malice--in manslaughter heat I ------- killing of passion, they shall was done without in a sudden brawl, however, such killing if they amounts fini on a to voluntary that but on a slight the killing and insuffi- may amount to murder in the ��INSTRUCTION The Court evidence relies that instructs the defendant upon self defense showing such excuse NO. the shot jury acts and circumstances that him for r_soner, p eponderance th~ ;f and killed to excuse is on the / in the case. if they find the deceased such act, and to avail from the and that the burden he of him of such of tho/ evidence/\ from a 1 ��_,ou.:ct i 1St!'ucts 1.h every tte p rson aJ.~us eu L. t is 0 1 0.3 .:ere c.ggL.!i~t t to or law t t innocence. im ocont tn d, .r10 c to sus:;;icio.: e; onv ic:t, .o r pc .. d r...111..;1.3 Jf t n., evi 1 i idiot Jef.1t, out to ,le. until .n:.1kes it L r'.., ~red .c.•:unt jury th tl at Jvery i'a~t dllty thei1' because pro oability is it t h·~ to ac 1u.,;_t !ti 1. .rove.. 8.1-.!e sup..)ort~· if th thJ e-uilt is Je i::.. .~ot 1 r 5 Jr chti..q 5 ~ A ay o.f hH:i guilt suf: i....,iunt ni · uu 1vL:ti aw pre''u.n0° eSS'J.1tia facts the 01· the L. 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'1 I' ui1.ty tn y d i I' n ... ug ter, c'uaed i1 0 ui.1..ty o s to wheth sh ty n tn La.Vv theu a 1d uC , ss ...r .J.. 0 ,.. .... t ~1i t if 0 f ·h 1~ re1:;iolv lV t h v ndt..,1t a .LU s. to 1 h tnJr tnu.t u u ot .r:av.. r, 0 to uf:i .. .1.. htLJl, ,. aCJUSOU J.ta.c ·f mrd r or oubt ltu ta.t:Y ,, t f the Qegree. of tte!' r i ur eJond i1 th3y vor d u ot hi • u the favor in guilty i V -"-•ol oubt i 1th th tu - or egre th~t t ry or i ot V _, to Hbether a t f td~t r. lo '/Or gnide. o ... th nurd9r slaught VOJ.U 0 hou d ro olv,... th t flr olv. n- 1d a reason- OlC a doubt t. rd 1 r solve of 6 ui ty 1 I\ th hi thy gul urder they sh 11 r do~ot r, fl of vY ty a r u htiVG o .ae at a 1, thy gui they if th th ...y hav if tut of fro- d hi. i te; t a ...d f i a s d • ee, h Vo ...liev. is g ilty uilty ....e,...ono. of th y t jury the r. o illustr l\ d ...f nd nt t tru i. .L t ~ _.' uSluUo 0 i th id guiJ.t .::; ..J.. of vor of 1 ��Th .. Jourt pre.i'i"' Yh instructs att-c~:::ed is th ... jury uadar o doing - s a prudent 11 j! I . an reus0nuo y th no duty t to .. y use su0h ...10 ~osst.ry to ffilJ.nupon his r·etreat for.;e rep but a• l the o 1 r sist ,.1ay to up.,_JJci.r at tac . hi �----, �i Tha threatoued 1 instruct' dangel', for ctual it means :,1 ;1 !\ I I I l give" to prevent necessary h the will ¥h13 ... L rn to of ti1ings state to force; a~ to m1stak that jury luw authorizes co viction, I m~n would have o en another, th the of .r·esorting and honost sible ourt and the n c ssity 11able 1.1 with appearances the 1 actual lJ ua ger, oeter,1i.n0 g hill, he uct~ held i ,;,1 surrou11dL ru...d, if not a fro oth as to reason- crimi~lilly where from respoh-' I r judicious I is taken; for the injurt:Jd in.jury as his wh~n one man at te.npt non thJ behavior ri._:rht to injure to 1w::1.lrn use of such and tbe si tuatiou r,ltiX:e 1 ��Tho court do not of theillsolv-as evidence b~ the \ ii the .neant jury ,, I 12.-5/828 a homici ';3, thut altnough ,Tet if by the .deo..pused ?~~-..---1,t T:t1ight/\ in fu01. tnre'"" d ter,n1ning the dc.f1311dc;.;.:1tspl ,a of self-d to r.:ill ju.cy the ya~a~e ~,t I 1\ 1· oxuus1 that tlhe defendant 1 instructs or do hi ·1 r, fe dre evideice th so e serions bodily his y bol1eve Jarrior to so b.ule.10e .... aud .. o , nd of ere fro tje uguinst oe consia.erod bonu fides belief h r, • threats' tnat of deceuse~ I ��Th vid ' t car.cl ·e th .fa that th 1 chaJ. ct-r instr rt r9 , ,r ~t or H', th th jury Jurrl(jr ~ii th c· rcu, stan es brought afford a/•cused if t~JY t er~, ot about oJliuv o.id by th J,. t fr iy ct of such or a 1\ ~ju!lctio. ·1 I to he d"d 1g aid li_vi Ii inf as with ict o. o::' Ja.cryi , 1 r to great bodi.Ly harm, nccs, out ...1.s 10 des CCUS.;,d. 86 ~ra. 466 thJ after·v ig.1 a r )a- onac lo 6 rou1 d for the _d to 1g su::!h dosign do hL. that dasig hL tu.rn';ld tho r _ believe others, thes 3 circuCTst have th k"ll 1 L. .sdi· intu ki.lli said g is to app~ara on thJ purt o: Jarrio , ·• d the .c, or he in said ~:t1ii:;rt, or to \me L.1r. .:.uent d~::.gc ex3 ~utio1, 0xcusa thut har, the d there rdc gr_d t bodily C&rri be- 18, tho 1, u-'-~hout;h 1cos \7cru .r- to kill ,jur~1 r.ust under it r.my do ~.3ptivo, the uc..:used nd .0 1 �.. .s �The Court 1 reasonaoly tnJ purpose bod;ly his hara appr of further tells h no. d thr.i.t another illing nirn. or doing the ju:.cy th~t intend own necessary self d to attack sor:ie .:1e, ber th1n such pe~&on has a right wh,n of his to arm hi self _per~ on him for fa ily for d Jfe ..rne. 12.o/825 _j �' \ \ �11 II ,I I If the thJ defendc.l,nt ·o lieva jury wae assaulted to u11::1.k=it appear Ii us dec~ased or the those and to by the tho wjth L ti is -..:use that d,JcoaSBd with such violence, at ti, cvia.0.1...rn defenda.1t him manif'3Btly of so.n,1 memb~r li.f0 1 fro.n· th of his im.rnincnt and retr1;at botlnd to force with own li:"e I 'In -3-! or prcJv ...nt ....3 :1 n <.L.3SSary. ii I II ' but ry th1t then, in that had forc-'3 ,· and _./ ,.t,.. 1~np3nding if th,1 right it sn~ll app0ar or to that dof(~ndunt hj s adV'}r,.;ury jurJ ~ was not repel to save ~t!jt.r·y, to life his da.nge~ was Stl::.nd hjfJ f.couna, tne the to take har ..1 a d tho gr1...1t bodily to ,3 to do hi.1 or -.:u.se. tllo l18ed bo .::ill hi.;;. .t"o~oivin_ intended amily s )rn'3 gr ... t oodi.ly the huvc and his it is �l �V V I 'V I I !J-- ~~ -t Iv I) 0 eII 6 l) /7,/' ' /: v ��Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to s11,mrnon .. to appear before the Judge of the Cirrnit Court of Rockingham at ,~k, a. rn., on the/~ ... ay of ..... Couni'y, at the Court House th;g:y U. ..@I, ........ ................ 19 ...... , ... ::t:;:.~•'.•~:,•. GRA~D./UR~·························· tot«#/y ...d.t~tn:th.to.,, who stands charged with and i11dicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ...... ~..... .......... shall not omit 1111derpenalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, d,y Of P al. PRESS .. . ROBERT c!/-,... HARMISON8UI\G YA SWlT_;l} Clf'rk of our s:~, 19 R./.ond ;,, th, at the Court Homf', lhf' / 1~1.~. O_j;.:/. , Cink �c-+- 0 ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .... to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:3_0 o'clod, a. m., 011 the~#a?ot. . who stands charged with and indicted for And this .... a .J.✓...!'.~ ..~ ..~ .. felony ntfsr{e'fffeano. . .. . shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our sai~urt, day of .... THE r.Ctt:.:..~L ...... 19 .. ? ~and SEk.VICE PRESS, HARRI ONBURG, VA. 19:/.;;;[ in the 15 No. 457 f..... (~, ...... /!~ ~ ........... . at the Court House, the ... of Jhe Com7io11wealth. . .. ~Clerk �~,,l..within Summons 7 - ov ae1 v ~ r 1 1g a true Gopy of tile to-~ ~ r~ ~\\) ~q_ { �1 �L �_. .,...... ~:.,.. ._,., -. --- .~-' ,_:._. i:~:.~_-,t.,,.:1:f: - :- "".f;_:-~ •. - ~.... ~--... ::~...:. ,,-. -i~ ,,, ��--- -----..,.,.::::_,_f·- --r- \.~:(·. ·. -- • .r• :t,\-·-- - - t .... I I t ~,-~-~~ ·- ~ - :.,- ~ /·-~ , ·, ·. ~4-,i-::i,l. ,~;.~,-i :-~ --~·~j~~t -.... . :: ·-, • .. ..,,,_ . f,_,~"~~-?~ - i...... /"-~J~ -;:._._ ~--"~~ --,~ ,4 < ;·. ill(~-~·};·. ��- I- 1/ . �. w- J ��_j ��... ���1.4 O 2.1 0 2.1 O 2.2 4 2.31 .6 8 1.6 1.2 1.2 1.4 8 6 6 O 1.4 0 1.5 4 30 .- 1 2 5. 7 6 ~!- �---f- �3.9 0 J. 0 4.3 0 4.5 0 3.3 0 .5 0 2.R 0 3.0 0 2.5 2.5 2.5 3.1 0 O 0 O ����, ~cated v Dec,lst 1933 by deliv-~1-c a true cory of the "Jithir' -nP ,--O"t to Jake ;;;· -:i h, .'1 illiar Pa3'l' , rl :'.'' k, JOE- c_~'lfO C ,_.rs J0 vlc:,;•rford, C.Ro:\, .. ·ley,LinJ: ~ay,Cha.rli2 La.n,H .... Coff· a ,,u. 1d :--ir r a,ch in )erso 1. 1 - L¥qs «__11r~ _De uty for C uL 1' df'3r, S. R. C. ot f · "1'.1i R. O. S ·ank ""t his 1 11c1.l ~•1,-,,c" of a iode executed Dec,L,t 1933 1)y deli-1 ri"1___; a tru co 1 y 0f this ui~·,on to ,Jtti S1<..,,:1l<:i:1:: •rso1, 1,t n.o.swank nsnal 1.,Jane of ccbode Bettie ,., 'c: k bei:1g a -..el bcr of his f,l iley 1:.1.bov2 th a[> of 16 yec1.Ts and e:;~rLd11in; the .JUr~ ort --'-her~of .,o }:2r. ·ot fj_JT:1i · :';J -, 11 o.t his usual place of abode exec .rt.eJ :)ec ,1~ t 19Y3 by deliverin___, a t-. 01 e co· y of this .JU .or! to J rniA LE ,Ht said _,r1 La 1 u:-:;1 1 rlace of &bode ::(,r lie Lm l)eL1_, ct 'J 1b r :if his fanil~y aboYI':! the a 6 e of 16 3rec..rs,a1cl. ex~lui,i·,:_; tte ~ r~ort th reof to her. 1 0 ot find i 10 John Rolston at hi'3 'JS 1.al plcte of XIDffX aJ))de :iLxeduted Dcc,lst 192')3 0y clrliv::rin~ a true J 00.:.Y oft is e, 1 iroP to C:l-:i.8.rlotte R0lston 1,1 ;1eri:rnn at said J'oh:1 Rolston usua.l :-,lace of abode Chc;t.rlotte 'Rolston b i:!:1~ a mer"!ber of his fct.miley abov the G.f;;t,::-of 16 years a,..d e.x" laL1in 6 t:he purport th~reof to her. ·-ot f i ~rJi11g Ray--mo_d ?.ay a.~ hi~ 'J..'n_ 7 place of i.bodE. _,--3cuted :Jec,lst 1933 1:>:r rceliv)rin____; a true cory of tlis s11O11 to Lin 1" ~'iay, at 'c,,id !,a'TT'10jYl 1 a~ 1. ,y l place of al)odc Link Ray lJ<iine; "" r ember of his fct. il(jY above the ,1__:eof 16 ~rec.rs, and ~7: la L~i ~ th, pur: ort the:c _of to hi·-• Hot fin-~i'lt; Fra,1kli·1 LP, e.t hi•-' l~.:i''<--1 ;li:.~ce of c..:bode no··· c1,ny ,,e,11h1"T ,_f hi fa. ile:,r t}.-1-.:re ,vl1on servic '!S co'.tld be ·,ad, :i'.,:,_ecutei D c 1st 19;:,3 · -:,' I osti 1g a t1·ue co~'Y of this s1nr ,0,1 on the front door of hi~ usual · lace o:f a.·6ode and lea vin,; se,me 1 rostecl. there. 71 0;1/d Lam not f ou·1d i'1 11y 'b ilwickc .... ~__,_·· .... " (~'.&ic "-1..'.L~- _De1jut y for (LR.:;_ a; rl ey, :, • ~ L • C. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ~~~;~:.~~ to appear before the Judge of the ~ Court of Roe : gham C01mty, at the Court House thereof, £'-:............ day of. ........... ~.... 19 ... 1..~stify at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the .. micl the truth to who stands charged with and indicted for a felony m.i,s.d.e:,neanar. And this .............. ~ ....... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. '<..c/19 ~?,-,,,d d,y of..... THE OBERT S\VJTZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the . SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONDURG, VA. ;, th,/ 1~~ s ..' ~~. FORM Cl"k NO. 5 �11» ~~- �to appear before the Judge of the Cirrnit Court of Roc~Cottrt 11! 9: 3 0 o'clock., 11. 111., on the4' tr.fa; of... . . .. House thereof, &, .............................. ........... ...... 19 t ..~?, to testify and the lrn)h to say in behalf of the Conz.monwealth against .... ?;•;.<.,.r, . .'.... ···•························:~.,~?.., ,?:..-:?.~~ ..~·................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~=or. And this ........... ~--············ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. -7-- --tL) Wi~"?_.; J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk. of ottr sa~rt, day of". . .. .?:f!-.{-1, . ....... 19.2.:::?-and in the 15r.:.. . ,~··· THI:: SEk.VJCE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA, No. 457 at the Court House, the ........ Z.......... . year of the Co 1monwealth. , ...4::'..;.t;".~,.I.~. ........., Clerk. �., �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:' Y 01t are hereby commanded to summon .. ............... . to appear bef9re the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, on the . ..~.~y ~n,,, say in behalf of the Defendant of. ..... in the ~~.-'!:!~.:/.....19 ~21o testify and the truth to secution of the Commonweafth against ....... ............................... . ................ ······································ ......... ~ .. ~/. ...x~-~/2........ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mide.meamor. And this ................ .-:~.-,-. / .....shall not omit 1t11derpenalty of £100. And hai1e then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .. day of. ... .... &...~/. 19 ~. and in the / a.f~f SEK.VICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. #- • the cazimonwealth. ~k.~.~A---! THE :f!F'~ . ., Clerk FORM NO. 5 �1.. ' I I I . / ' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham Yott are hereby commanded to summon ................................................. to appear.bef.ore I e Judge of theff ' . "Y "'. ' , . ., on the .... c,£,,°urt County, Greeting: . of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, 7 ,....'flayof. ... ...~~ .. 19 .~fto testify and the truth to behalf .•he ~•f~nd~"'..'''&:;:::;.2<::::;z;:_""''.. ..•••.••••.••••• .•I who stands charged with and indicted for a felony 1#isd"4nean.or~ And this ........~... ........ shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and ~~~- ~ d,,;''"k!::J.E~T.s:1~~dc;:·:h:17; THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. OR}.! NO. 5 �/~J(S ..1, •xocut n pAr" ~ ✓ xJ ~ ,,..,,n,1 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To / the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Yott ~re he:e':! commanded to mmmon~':..<_~.~·;-/;,.~···~~ ./Jh. ..··················· ······ ................... ..... ,.(Y.f~ ..~K<./~···w.~✓ ~i4-V~~·Lr.~.,.,£.~~-· ✓ ········;·················~········~±?~&, ..~ ...~ ...... ~... o(..=,.~,<:-,&;;,,;Jf'~, ~.~.,('~ ... ,.e.~ ..x~~.2b~i1:i!:5_·~'··21-,<.~ ~ ~..~.@~~ ...~ ...9~~·············~·~············· to appear before the Judge of the C#-t Co1trt of Rockingham Co1tnty, at the Court House thereof, ~ ........... day of. .... Af.~./ .......... 194#.to testify at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ... say in behalf of the Defendant in the proserntion of the and the trnth to 011p11011ltlealth against ............. . .................................................£}~::?.:!:?/~✓- .. ............ ...... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony 1nisde-mecmor. And this ....... ········~····· ... shalt not omit ttnder penalty of £100. A'lld have then and there this Writ. Witnes/i!. ROBERT SWITZER, Cler!t of our saidd,rt, hDU)_ ..... 1,:f7;,,,J;nth, d,yo/ THE SEH.VICE PllESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. /,9~/~ at the Court House, the . /~ ., ... cl,,k FORM NO. 5 ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail I I LA,,,z,,w.,r~~ .... Held for trial. ......... . ... ......... ....... ................ .Sentenice ............ .. Fine ............. . .~"-· , /t:1 :\\Teiaht Heigh Teeth marks .... Thigh OF CJ of ... Hand ·---~ marks ...... Faoe marks .. Back marks marks .. Knee marks marks ................... Foot marks Calf of leg marks Fingers ................ .. discharg~ TION Arm mark Shoulder Id for penitentiary .Held (or other a 1thorities Held as insar e Behavior j< .:': . ....... Time m jail/ Costs .months ... .. ...wears .. :Mole marks ................ .. off ... Breast Neck marks .. .. Right arm marb Left arm marks . Right leg mark,; . Left leg marks Fine after prisoner marks at jail; Amount to State$ ................. Amount to City $ . Deputy and Jailor Sheriff. ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month of½ . Date Male ..,. ,C, .. Female ~ Place of Birt'1 Physical Can condition cead1fd City Ordinance ............ .1 Fo/e1gn Born /. w,;te~ . Occup~ ....... ......... ":": ....... Offen; . .....~ .. ...T 1me ✓.3a1·1 ........................ p Height Weight Teeth marks :::«,c; j;_ ..... ~ .... ............ 111ontl1s. . ....... Held f or penitentiary ... (J .color ..... ~ .... of ~~ Color of hair. J...... ✓r Hanel marks .............................. Faoe marks marks marks OF PRISONER /~. Arm marks ...... ........ Back marks ................ .. .......................... .............. Knee marks Calf of leg mark· Fingers ,·ictim? ............ Date of discharge DESCRIPTION Thigh o· months Held for other authorities Behavior Shoulder Dirnrccd ...years . . or dr . . Held for Grand Jury .. 111 Held as insane :;'~ S .. ~.2.,v;, ~y•ears ~ ............. .. S en terns.~ Costs u. .....Time in .....State.. Held for trial.. Fine .. Married .......................... Is person a d ·unkard? . 19.V / com:,1 ttecl .......................... 4.A.... .. Single . ..... ··~Race 1,,... . / .. Foot marks off ..................................................................... Neck marks Mole marks .... Breast mark· Left arm mark ... Right arm marks Left leg marks Right leg ma1·k,; Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State$ .......................... Amount to ity $ . .. ....... Deputy and Jailor Sheriff. ��_ec,lst 19·3 'y ·.,Jiv;ri..; a trrn ·;o~y i thin su~ 1011 to Ili·s Lo:azc.. l' 1 i ·ht, llKX 3).r 11"'st Y i._:r:tr.• , -r ie ,-,iley, ::c-;,-•·r• '";'t· 1 a.k .... r,~1c1., i. 1 } .. ~001(, ..lilli.-.. p .. ;yri.e, c·-. s I,an:., ~h r i ;ht' : :ar ~-'3 Kl iur.t' : rs ··:i11 fa . .Ju. S Cra ,~cl 'S l' d c·r, i 1 ute -J of tte r • ot ...2. ~ 1ual 7 • :-a es,- ,.... ie 1:tr1d Clc;1.ra :~ i ht at tr:e ir of .bo.__,~-.ect~td:::)cJl..tl9.33b" i ri tru ~: of th i thin ml on to Lo1z· 1i _:ht i...1 _ erson, c.t .a.id Jar.i.es, ,:a1.re 1:· i..;ht u ....vc1,l place of abode Lo ""a ht 1:lei _.. t b r of' t~-:. i:r.· fa i1 v d. .. iovL th of 16 y ra. .. , &nd exp la.in in 0 . _;; 1 :i.·10;:t th ,r of ot find in· ·oe ...orri .., a.t :1is u ~al • lac;e of abo,•e x c ted Dec,lst 1133 ~' li=!ri~ ~ trle c _y of this s on to "'illie . orris i:ri ~ -..ruon, a.t sairl :, o orri u. al :JJ ce of c -;,.,o .. e : iL ..ie :.orri a 1 m.be of hi fa il y - JO ·e the w ~ re,an:i ex_laini ~ thr :ptr_ort -t.•1,r of to hr. ot f · ~o ~o, · ·xe bi c,lwt to 1 ....1 of his x la.i i f ~ .an 19o3 I{ellen : C ,t us·,al li~eri~ :Jo·, .n · o~ abon.e h 1-.:,,y a.bov t , r...,oi-t -;,h n ,t ·ot f i - ., hL by 9 3 .,__- plc.1.c of a' o , a .,r1e co.~ o~ on,u.t a.id S-.__o ~c Jein'-' a · , of Hi years, of to hr. . 41 ~1 V p d .....1 a ort no ,'l La : rot 0 the f o•rn 1 i.1 my J..,,il lick. of u~ode, 1..., '0...,: I H; ctid I,..., f 1 hr. O: �r • ,. ' r " ,.. • • • t �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, } T 0 -W·t· 1 Rockingham County, · To .................. '.°:!'.1.e::..·.; L ...................................................... , a Constable of said County: Whereas, ........... "1............. ~:,.-::: ...................................................... of the said County, has this day made comon oath before me, ............. "'":' .•....C..•...J.~i,.t.t.e.e. ................................. a Justice of the said plaint and information County, that .......... L.OX!?-.:i.~ ...:~r..i ht ............................................................................ of the said County, on the ...J.-.:-,r.:dayof. .. . . . . . ~i lli ...... T. -Y·· .................... , 19, ..,in the said County, did. .1.~r.i.1-.~ ..f ...J,J .................. . e.l..+.9-1 i. C?.Ll ~ l.Y.. Jf~.lJ ....,~11.9 ...1:~1:-~•~-~;t;· ... <?.1.~~ ..:'.'.~.9: ....9e:-.r:tJ~J;' .................................. . ...... .. ........ .... .......o......Y.~.r. .'?.i.r1i.~ .-............................................................................................................................ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith . to appre- hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ............................... . .................................................... ...l..........t'";....~,...:i.·ht.~... ............................ ......................................................... . to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum- mon ........................................................................................................................................................................... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this ..... ;.~.t.l :day of. . ....;r..f:l~ ....... ~.--?.~.~ ................, in the year Service Press-170 . 19.a..$., �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, ..... , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that. and ........................... ................. have this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth . ...... as his suret of Virginia in the sum of ...... .Dollars ( $ .................... ) to. be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said ................................. ........ shall appear before the undersigned or the . Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .............. day of... ..................... , 193 .... , 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 of. ········ .. ·········•· ·······•····· ·····•····•·····) 193 ........ . .............................. ,J.P. .. .. u c:: .... .... ~I ~ <l) .... .... < ,---A--, "' ...c: u \: <l) .; ✓ .. ..........c:: <l) t: .. ~ " t § ~ .. <l) E :;a <.) .a c:: c:: .-s :g·~ ~ Jj... ~ 1 '\~-: ~~·: : . 4-< > "' 5 4-< . : ~ . ;. ""'>: ~: ~: ,, \l; ~ ~ 0 0/J ~ ·a 0 c:: .... ~ E .~ E .. ~ o: ,0: ..,.. ..,.,. <"): ,: .... ~.... - ~: .... ~ .. 0/J ~ u, i 4-< -0 0 K <l) <l) ...c: u c:: V) <l) <l) <l) <l) µ; .... <l) u ~ V) V) ::: >-, 1:! .... < § Vl ~ <l) ...c: u 4-< 0 ... .~ >- u V) ~.... ::: >-, ... ... 0 " V) V) u <l) - <S ~ µ ~ u ~ ~~ ~ c:: < ... -0"' :c: c:: ~ ... 0/J ... ... ... ... c:: < ~ c:: "' ·a ... 0 "' ·.... ... 8 ... "' E µ; ~ ~ C: ~ .. <l) l~ V) ' ~-t "' u 1 ~: ~i fl'): '<"Q <l) ...c: ·a .. E : lr....C: • 0/J . c:: <l) .. .. uC: 0/J .... ·~ c:: .Sl µ c:: . u0 - E c:: 0 .. :.E a<.~ ..... u0 ,~, 4-< r,J" ~ I"-.; ~-0 0/J .... ...c: u c:: "...Jr--..~ 3 ;3 -0 ....c:: 0/J u C: µ.1 u . >.... I"'{'\_ •.-t ·~ u O E 0 '<"b >- c:: "' --g~ ..0 ~ "'2~·5:. ::: .... E ~ ~c., ~: c:: >- u > 0 ·= "' u V) ~ C: . >- u " ,: .D ~ V \ 0/J u E 0 u -'" . >-, -..."' 0 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 1933 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Lonza Knight Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_008 Carrier Knight https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_027-commonwealth-v-luther-smith.pdf 90fbe83094142bbb12d7b9ea2aa00115 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rocki~gQall1 Gouqty, to,..,vit: The ,Jurnrs of the Commonwealth attending UPON the .aidCourt, of Virginia, THHIR y i day of l'-:<ciki. ..,.t.~_.. c.lt.vd.C~f! w 1.u.,., the prnperty of one ! m the ~ .-(...~. /,t,.t.'!--4<..A-).( . ~,. 'L, tu And ..{l Jc~li,~ .."':'::". . .. .... . / c, ·": 1 IL(_ in the said v , f.~" {Ht-th • ~ ••• •· un the. no <- ~ ;1 - :,-=. O" >-<' ••• p ·- ·t'-1,1</ < ( --\..ndthe Jnrors aforesaid, away, npon their oath 1 . , in the yeal' 189 6-:-in the said County, a cel'tain Emtlrnu-t,e, p-t.,-t I property rJ..... did steal, ts.ke and carry ' ' <-~-_.,,.1://4-::- day of. ,.'...,/./.-::u:-f.(~J djoining to J·.../,__, -JJ._j;><,a ••••••••• then and there being fonnd, then and therA feloniously . l,w.,1.1 ..u ., the . .L )( ctu.~~ eal4e It<<.-.L.2<(.<<<- }-0:'.f-.:./!,'"'i~~ . . , do further present, that ..(X)u..l{~., r-: J . ••• against the peace a,rnl dignity of the Commonwe 11th of Virginia. aforesaid, there situated, . 4uc,J<J~l IL re '/ - ds anc\ chattles of the said .. g00 : not adjoinin_!! ............... .......... . .......................................... of the the said County, a cei-tain onthonse,called did break and enter, with rntent the goods and cliattles of the said t111/1 t..,d.' r A~ ~ .1,. ~ (, 1J1_ "ill the said/4'ntho1;se hen and there being~feloniously to steal: take [!J ,;..{~~ an<l cany away. A ...LL.·.t1 ----: ·F.'.•"-~ LI'- . ML~ t1rne of that day,jelomonsly r-~L:IJ~ 189,f";in .in the year oecupied wi h the cl-we-lling-lrny-sHof the sa~d... 01· . 4_ PRJf.'SENT, that_ .. . t',,-l[cih,,/ OATH on the to in and for the body of the Connty of Ro<'kingham, and now of one ...... ecc;i.1piea ;,,qt,h .he-dwelling-house (f. of the sa-i-d f '11--.•L~ .... ................. . ... ....... .... /"'ti.i-Athere situated, in the cn-·i.; time of that day feloniously did breaJ~ ~rncl e ter, with intent the goods and chattels c.,t{..(_;.( L-Ui- ')t..4:.£.' .~ tJ..i.uu~ of the said ....... toke and carry • way. An a,1, LL c:(-u~~ ,., ~l..~~ ~~D - ... ,... •··••·······················································-·············-·············•····-·· , ... ..................................... of the goods ancl chattels of the snid . 7 .;.:A.( ✓ -/,, u l 1 ... 11• ,, Tc ~:r.--r .. , and there bf'ing found, then and there feloniously of Virgin1a. ? Jiu.": 'al Li :u.,.,,.,l;,_{.J,, . , ,, of the Commonwealth lt'- { l-L. in th said"<,++cHrn1:Hs then and there being, feloniously to steal, ... •~; .. in the said~utl10u 1':;:;·k.._ , then clid teal, take :rnd carry away, against the peace and dignity And the Jnrol'S aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .....;:.J.£-1..~~ .J., . L{~ .1.u .. in the said County, a certain otlt,oous , cal~1 .., onthe .. 't' day of &t-<:-.t:Lc'1.3r-:., .,ft.L4.-:t.~ ..1.~:.'(1~1 .....the property of One in the year 18..... j<--<-:CJ'?:.id..,.= ........., not a-djoinint," i0--0r.;icGl1-']_1iea. witJ~ the d.\--wllihg--bouse-of-the said-··' there situated, enter, without breaking ...... .... . . in the sai~nth&tlSe 1-~,.:·r-: Ji·(v'-c.~0. _(}.f(,,_f.. then and there being found, of the Commonwealth ft, 1 ~ then and there being, feloniously Ly.:..,. u I~{'-:u.,,, of the goods and chattels of the said dignity I ~i t. 1--1L u--1..1-- t/u P. .c-!✓.'S..'t..~} ··/ witness~worn f(. ~k'.f:- 1:'.'.:::: And ~..... . ........······· ... r· .. ~·j···· l/JV&-<j' UL .....in the sai~ euthous f did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and of Virginia. Ju.,- . . f did .. 1=. then and there feloniously .1k~C. c_')-.: to steal, take and carry away. }~:t1. If .~~. This indictment is found on the testimony of. -~ ~ time of that day feloniously thP, sarne 2 ,~ith intent the goods and chattels of the said <..lt<L(,U~ .. .. in the night ,r/,_ ./4 Jc/" J t/'4...b)/':,,,..,'·,., } ~1 I... 1 in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. ( ,c '-'-. �1 ( fL/ l t l Z U._%- l l l\..(_4-C, . ''t th-_ -- 4.- LL<t1 � 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. Luther Smith Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_027 Fisher Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_045-commonwealth-v-m-b-few.pdf 78640725bf240a6d28686cd697b61cbb PDF Text Text �~V'-'l/l/VVIA~~ {0~~ ~ !--~. \ .0f~:&t;31J( f&_4 • 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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.B. Few 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_001_045 Few https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_014-commonwealth-v-margret-poindexter.pdf 8bb41c28676b204090850ee8373090f4 PDF Text Text ' '1""'~/.) )J/Jf )'-' '\. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1833 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Margret Poindexter Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_014 Kiesel Poindexter https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_049-commonwealth-v-mark-hugh.pdf ccd17fa28daa5a25e61815dcbd4807ef PDF Text 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/. 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. Mark Hugh Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Public Drunkenness Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor public drunkenness. 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_049 Hugh https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_051-commonwealth-v-matthew-kenney.pdf f89ba8577fdd1aca6640c38ea5bcb6df PDF Text Text ��F ...: ��~l f' o,:;/:---~J2.,J''o/£,u,,,, 1£,,._? & <oY. fd,_;,'}' /J;J 7= ~, 7 L 7/.;,,,f dH Lcow,..,.~ -2/ - 1/4 ✓'.'J',-,,/tfyf­ IU~ t c.-1!/::,,_,_~ /: ~""""~ ':/,,-,a;:;_ d, « •✓ ·"~';'}j. 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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. Matthew Kenney 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_051 Downs Kenney https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_008-commonwealth-v-michael-bailey.pdf 1424be0545d77b55f2448cf81d384e0b PDF Text Text ~ ~ --zt:--t'77 r.,,.-7 .,) y ~'-,1.-....-:r. ~ r . //y/---i y- .,""""'.,.-,,... ./'"7 I' . , ~/ / C.-67 / hr;.("✓-., <? ~,:;: ~/ "1- , --,, •-, ~ ~ /" -"¼:- ~>v ___._,:--;' ~fi- c:_c- v -nt/71· • H· . ,,,z y 7 /°? ~; ~ ;-~--, ., ./ ') • I' ,r-+ -uz_,I .r ,,,..,,..-.?, V , -- . .. r r-' 7' ' ~ /n,p .,,,,u/-'/ / / ,j.y7,rt,- (?"7' / ?- z, ,,, ?.,_ ~ /7 '~- LJ°_/ - t- ?/ I' -;f:;-_,,l ; ,•~7 C7 ~ ,,,,, '/ / // / ~ ~l- / ,,. e.~-z, --...-;..,.:;;,·v / (' ,· .,;. 7 -;, ,.,~ ., >'t -r7// Jv _/! ,? ✓ :zcl <!: .. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1830 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Michael Bailey 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_008 Bailey Roach https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_011-commonwealth-v-moffet-cochran.pdf 4a0974f25d98ea11541de56d0f7dc332 PDF Text Text �I I~ j ;(,_ kJJ~- r6~ VVP~ \ I,,~ I IIAL~ :13 A.-'LA--"-"',_.,. • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moffet Cochran 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_011 Cochran https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_068-commonwealth-v-montgomery-marshall.pdf a05caa2720821896bafe16ae04ffdaed PDF Text Text ����INT'-E NAMEOFTHECOMMON-NEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You, are hereby commanded to su,m1non --~-=____ ___________ per. ons of tlw County of Roclcin_gham, to be taken from n list fnrnished by the ,Tiulge of the Cou,nty Cou,rt of Rock in_gha,n, resid in_g renwte from, the plrtce where the offence is charged to hnve been coinniitted, and qu,alified in a11 other res7Jerts, to se1Te as Jurors. to nttend .,-,,1,,d n7Jper1rhefore thr Cou,nty Cou,1•t of Rocl,·i,ng·hmn Connty, nt tl,,, Conrt Jiouse. on the ___ ~ _________ day of the ..... ~-- _ Uonrt ne.i;t. being' the __ o2,,,/~lrry of'. --~-~~---18f2- to serve as Jr~rors npon the triril of __ ~ j ~ -~ ~ charged rvith felony. Ancl this they shall in no wise omit. zrndtr th11 penrilty of£ lUO . .1-Jnd,hnnf'. thni UJl,(l there the names of said- per.son., and this writ. Witness, L:?if.L~-- ___________ _____ _____ 7- __ d rty of ____ ~L Honse, the ______ Comnionwealth. ('!erk of ow· sai.cl Court, nt the Court ~ ___ . J 8f}'k . and in the 1 ..I/l!~tU/n·k 1/th yem· of the �► l ~ Jr~~ -=~ ~~ c\ ~~~:.,;r.,£2X ?u~~ nt~ 1 ~. I ~ ~ ~ t i ~ \, ,. ~ ~~- J~A±4 ( .. ~, $~-L/,//?'92- 1 �o ihe Sheriff of Rockingham County. The following- list of per&ons of the Cou,ntu of Buckingham, resi,clinff remote from, the place where the offence is rluu·[!erl to hnve been comm,ittect, nncl in other respects qiialifiecl to serve as Jurors, is fu,rni~hecl !JOL&, from which you, shcdl folce the Ven iremen sum,monecl bu you, to se1 ue as Jn,•m·s -iipon the trinl of./1t~9~ ~~~~···············clwrflecl Tenn, with felony . .· et for the 18/1,,/..;, of the Cou,nty Crm,rf of the C1mnty j~~/4, j~ ~~~v'i:-~~ ti':~ U~f ..day ;$~ .........:Z. __ / __ -_ ofthr ctforesa,irl, bein:} thr IF)'~\~~~~ /~~ )r-- //. ~~r"• a, /1_ ;:!a--7t1/;I . - J L _QA, b, a,,, j; (? a. 15,ah--<1 . ya,<A/~~a,I fzt{J~: ~~& ..( Ii~ 4~-~ eu, •,~ ✓✓~Cl: JI,) 1· a~/ 1~ t, J~~)l,~/4~ ,c IA ~~f' ~ ·,<?,1<7.Al, l,()evr-e--'cb ,/4-&.-e,,,/( CV I~ il, ~~ ~ 0, ' . ~~ ��INTHENAMEOFTHEOOM1-ONYlEALTH OFV:RGI IA. TOTHE SHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You, are hereby 00111,nimulecl to Slwinwn ~ persons of lhe Gowdy Roolvin_gha1n, to be taken from a list f11,rni.~l1ul bu the ,la&.je ff{ in_gham, residing tecl, and qiudified in al1 other res11eets, to ser,·e IJ.. ..~~ Jn,•o,•,, Cowity Cm1,rl of Rook reniote fr01n the 71/rwe whe1·e the offence i,s charjed to ha1·e been rommit- Conntu COli,l'~f Rockinghwn to mve as w of Oozrntu, Oollrt ~- upon 1/w frh,I of. r1f, r1s Jnrors. lo attend ,'lll~l?J/Jear lief'orP the Uu> Coll/'t Holl,:;~, on the ....... J_... .............. ----;1. luut?_,y of a,M being· tlte .:L/~luu of'/J~ 'lJ1vJ 1~ ~. .. U:Jtf 1--- ehargecl with felony . •1,ul tl1i:; tliey slirtll in no wise 0111,it,wHlf'r the penrtlfy of £1UO .• 111/l have tlien mul there the nmnes of said persons cuid this writ. JV;tnes,,11m~ ......... . JJ ...., C'le1·/,;of mu· sai.d Cow·t, a/; the Conrt House, the ______ day of_.t<J~ tli ycr11·of' the Cmnnwnzceal th. Clerk. �~-~~--~ ~ ~ l �ihe Sheriff of Rockingham Coun y. The followin_t list of persons of the Cou,ntu of H,ucloingham, resiilin:J remote t,,0111; the µlrwe where the offence is chnrgetl to hnue been com,mittecl, nncl in othe1· respecl8 quaUfied to serve as Jurors, is furnishecl you,, froni which you shall/take the Venirr'mPn swnn ned by yon to ;,e, ue ns Jnrorcs 1ipon the tri.nl of ...... ...........chars[ecl with felon!J, f.ct for thM J ~kl~ rZuy ofthr /} ,<J~ Term,, 18(/"'1-,of the CoU,ntu Court of thr? Crmntu a,foresriid-, bein;/ the .....:2-/ day of tl..~ L.ILL ~~ ..L. ..... .._,1B{j 1.n.m~ J-__. ��IN THENAMEOFTHE0OMMON-~VEALTH OFVIRGI-IA. Y,a are '"~,b:~:::~:: ~:,::,,~~~~AM :;~,~~~ Eoelcin_ghcmi, to be· taken fron1, n list fnrnished ingham, residing tecl, and qiuilifiecl Comity renwte from by the Jjtd;Je ef tlu; County Crnirt of Rock the place u;hc1·P the oft'enee is rhargecl to have been eorn1nit- in cdl other 1·es7H!cts, to serN rts Jul'ors. to Coul'b of Eockinghr1111, Conn/;y, at the Conrt 1Ioiis 0 , ulncl this lheu shrill in no wise omit, ntoder tlw pennltu ~::Jt._O,JJ/J.~rtr. . tJttri;-h;e ............................ uf -f:.']()(). dt,D vf thl" And hove then und ��heriff of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the C iu,ntu of Rvc!cingha1n, resicling' rem,ote fro11u the place where the ofj'ence is r:hw·gerl to lirwe bee11 com,1nittecl, nnd in othe1· 1·espects qiialifiecl to serve cis Jiirors, is ftirnished yo:i, froni which yoii shcill__;t!__..:ethe V'P11irPnien summJjied/1':f yoii to serve a,s ,J1u·ors tipon the tri~l with felony, ~~······char!fecl Tenn, 18!.'l..-; of the ~u,nty : et for tht-4 of.'!!7--tf/VL..!/.~~· ~ .. .. cluy ofihr, J ... .. . ,µ . .. . 1tl!f!!. J;rLI, Court of th!? Cowity. af'.~e<aid:._b'lt.ffi" U:_7'70;;,;_ fl,,.m;~~fJ ~Q_ ~ J_ ,,,-r~., 'lfn 1- ~-,r'!J I ~~UL ~~(IA/f/4,,'V 1,n ue_ . JUf/..A--CYI/...,,... !!/£_7c i,,~~~ Ji-~ }rt-~ ~,,(v._ ~.V-1/4~ ,:~ ~ 11 ~ - • ~~~ �:r, �IN THENAME OFTHECOMMONWEAtTH OFVIRGINIA. ·-·-·•···············----············································ �LL~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO TF.CE SF.CERr{J"F You are /ierebJ' commanded to summon OF ROCKINGjf~ aAA..,,t_d t;Jfd.JJ!-- .:J to appear before tlte Jiuz'.~ tlte County 9N.1rt qf Roco/Jtg!iam o'J,lock, a. m. on tlte!J daJ' of !lie,{})~ .<.1 . ~ 89 ~n,//, And !!tis /hJ,_ vVitness, JOSEPH .../~aJ 1 of-./}~_ County, at tlte Court-House, .,ay ;,, bd,a/f a/ 11" Camn,am,•ca//1,agah,.,1 ~ sltall not omit under tlte penalty of ,lroo. S. ll1E!JSERLE at ro daJ' o/ .Court next, being tlteL( I, wJ,a ,land, cparged w,tk =d ;,,d;tledfar c;;ouNTY---GREETING: Y, Cler!t of our said Aud ltai•e t/1en aud tltere this ,✓/71-it. Court, at tile Court-House, t/ie ......., 189 'Z,andintlle , Clerk. Form 68-Rerlin. ��INTHENAME OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. th year of the Cmnmonwwtth /1~ ....... ............ CLERK. �~~~ ~ ':,.; s "\-~ ~, ~ ~ I" 'r y ' • " -,J ~ ~ '\. ~ 1L~~Jti ~ 'i ~ f..l,, ' " ;• ... ctI:' , ; ~" ~ ¾ ';...,. ~ ~ ~ . K ~ ~ I;;) >,__ ( ' ~ '' f" -~ - '-,, ~ ✓ ~u ' ' :; --I : . . 1 ~ .·1 r - ""' ,· ' -~, ~(}~,~t ·""" ·" ~ " I l" ~ • .'- ~ ~ C>, J �[n the: name: of the: Gommonwe:olth rro the Sheriff of \jirginio, of Rockingharn to appear before the J1ulge of' the County Cotirt of' R?ckinghrun the 1892, tJ~ clay of the d. ~ County--Greeting: Cowity, at the Cozirt-Hotisc on Coiirt ne.-vt, beinfl the to testif!J rind the trnth to snit on behnlf J!?/ ~lny of A~ of.::!Jt.~;7-;r:~o/-·/l;:?.t.~~ Comm onwenlt 7z. Clerk. ���f l ! �..,. �, . ��d--JL '---- ~ c±;UAA ~~it;-~~ v' L =~ J.--/t,=~= LaL,,~ f: ~L±.U~£L~ i,.,.L,J,- tu-«L ~ 0- .a.-..J- L4 L =1~.,,,,.Ji· t,.__, ,,,.,.,,_,___fl,,d ~ eL.,. 1--J ~ ~ )/2 -J.,_,_,.,,___j-<ro/4.L ~ J ft: &elJC <u<r ..... ����I :,~ k-----£ _,,', ' JJMA, d (c,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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Montgomery Marshall 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_068 Baugher Marshall https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_029-commonwealth-v-n-l-wagner-and-sallie-smith.pdf 63fa80723a6135f946d81c6a4f5b05cb PDF Text Text • �~~~n7 ~hn ~ . - ~rry> ' ~v -~ £- ���Everett Waddey Co., } Stationers and Printers, Form No. 507. Richmond, Va. ,&_0vr,,-,o/---of- /4 e.-j~~-, i:o-vuil: , ~gj: ~'j~~~-r-y~~- - -; ofthe said_ ;f;c,v,.-, -d'?perso nail appeared before -.,_:v-,,_JI ;t':_(j ="""'- "f_f A_, _tf__ ._,j J-'Ja justice of the peace of tlaf said. . . , and waiving t~ benefit of their homestai_ exemption as to this obligation, and also any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under the same with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to owe and stand indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in manner and form following-that is to y :: ,~: ,::d~-i~o/~=:l~the sum oL~---=,:~~,t.if9~1:~s: ~~ the ~L;};&. sum f.L. ...JI~ .f ~· .. dollars, ..................to be levied of their respective real estate, goods and chattels, to the use of'fhe 'tommonwealth of Virginia to be rendered. THE CONDITIONOF TI-IEABOVERECOGNIZANCE IS SUCH,That if the above bound .......................... . ~:: ;;: ~ ;_;_;_~!??_:~ ;~~ ~,::.:n:f :~:11~:;s::~l:h::~r ~efore th_e ___ ---··········---····--·-----··········------------------------------------·············-- and shall not depart thence without the leave of the said Court, then the above recognizance to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before ~ in the said county, the day and year first above written. d(/l./J~_(!v1c1._.. ~<-/4~__ £__/~_ ...J.P. 7 l., ~ �FORM No. 50i. RECOGNIZANCETAKEN vs. BEFORE A JUSTICE. �Everett Waddey Co., } Stationers and Printers, Richmond. Va. Form No. 507. to this obligation, and also any claim o~ischarge any liability to the C~mmonwealth arising u'!Pe< the same with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, se¥erally-a-A-drespectively acknowledged~ sel to owe and stand indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in manner and form following-that is to ,!41?···~ , sa , the s~id .....,!Jz, ..,... :;t:. .. in the sum of ~...... N..~~·····tl..····Jf.~ollars, ai-~ ···----- ................ .............. ~· - .... in the sum of.._.. ............................................ ---····-·-···-··-dollars, ..................... to be levied of ilietr respective real estate, goods and chattels, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be rendered. THE CONDITIONOF TIIE ABOVERECOGNIZANCE IS sucH, That if the above bound ....Oz. fZ° ~ ...······-············-··················~--·· ········-··;·· _ Court oL .................. do and shall personally appear before the &.c..../t...~.~~~the 'Iv/ ~ ~'7~······ first day of the next term thereof, ........ ······---·············-·······-·········· -------··-·····-·--··············-·--·········-- ---------------······················-·························---- ---··························--········ -------- and shall not depart thence without the leave of the said Court, then the above recognizance to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before~ in the said county, the day and year first above written. ,.fi"' ./ltf3tru-rna,,,,,__ ~7- J p �FORM No. 507. vs. l RECOGNIZANCETAKEN ) BEFOREA JUSTICE. .... ~-Lif~~= ���CommoJ\Wealth of Vir~iJ\ia, a::!!;_ay.nty ?f f<toc~in~hG\m,to~ ~ ...... ......upon ...... ,-/lh ,- oath con,plains that ::::he ......................... ,I,,,y 189 J - , in the County of Rockinff han,, ot.L.f'!:f.[!t_~--t ff'<- f1,LIJ1._.~·········a,id .... ~.~··-·;,!.······f'AJ t:::;t:~~~~~~t:.~~'~:~ u11d . ~ ..~ ..................therefore lie, thesaicl .... Jt~ ~.................... may be a pp,.chendeit prays that -Y-~.i - ~.:£. the said ..... and held to an, a·e,. the sa i,l com plaint, and dealt ,v; th in relation thereto as the la,i1;1nciy reqnire. DatNl this ComJl\on.wealth of Vir~il\ia, ~aunty off<toc~inghG\m, to wit: ..//j__~ .day orj--~ ,. 1s9J-the said t~ ~~4_ • nu1rlP oath to the tn1;th of the foregoing 00111;pl-aintbeforn 1ne. r J p ·· These are therefore, in the name of the Uom.,monzcectUh, to 001nmw1;cl yon f'01·thwith to a ppl'ehend rrncl l..., ...L.,...................... . brinff beforem,P or some other ,Jnsfice of the said cowity the body of the sc1,icl.......... Ji~···~:··················· cordi,ng tola11·, Jp,;r-1. ~£4 u,nrl, •../~ ....................... to a n,s,ve,• the said complaint, and be r,.,.,,,,,. dealt n-itl, OC· ~····~···:t:.·~·~····Q~.~~ yo11.,nre also directed, to s1rn1;11wn..... ~../6...1.4 ...... ~.~;···-········........ ..ris witrwsses. ha.nd and .,ea/, this ._/..f?.d. ..dr-d,,··········,············ in the yu,r ...... Gleen w,d ,,. my ......................................................................... · /4- ~ ........r·······························J. TH. 189 j P. [SEAL.] ~ �~~r ~ " ~ ~ ~I c... . • I lt .ti �Common.wealthof Vir~iJ\ia, l't • ~ounty of ftoc~inj½G\m, to wit: -~ ~................ ll:L .................... upon 18 9 J -, ;,n th, Co,,n,ty of Ro,kinf ), 'r I ,/h,.t,tM& .......... ~ ham, .. ........:.. • A if:cby-ofJ ..~.!'..7.; ..... ~!11. ............ Y..-:-✓,/ / did ...~L. WA .'JM... . ...d._ ........... f 'f ;- t-,.,.,.. ~ ~ 11.L11:~.w. ~•➔::_~···~···•··•··········'.1.1!:·~···················································································· I. ¼-i';"«n-0, ~ -~· ~/A .. anif, ' oath complciin~~··········•···· ~ efl:;A ~.......................therefore lie, the saicl,.J~ .. ~ .......................1nay be cipprehendecl prays that i~ the sciid .... ancl, helcl to ansu-er the sairl c01nplaint, cincl dealt with in relr1tion thereto as the lciii 1nny require. Dated. this k. .j..2... ;UAA...-1... ... day of 7 .................189 J - CommoJ\Wealth of Vir~inia, ~aunty of ftoc~inj½G\m, to wit: ................................................... day of ................................................... 189 made oath to the tnith of the foregoing complaint the saicl ....................................................... . before me. •·················•····••··························•····································································································•'TI,. These m·e thaefore, bl'ing before me 01· in the name of the Comm,01-urealth, to conimancl yoii forthwith to 11,pprehend and ~ some othel' J1istice of the said cow1,ty the body of the snicl.i~ ................................................................................. to answer the snid com,plnint, 11nd-l,e furthe,, .. dealt ll'ith nc- cording to lruv, anrl yoii are also directed to summon ................................................................................................ . ......................................................................................................................................................... as 11·itnesses. �� 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. N.L. Wagner and Sallie Smith 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_029 Smith Wagner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_005-commonwealth-v-nathaniel-davis.pdf 4e3edc57553c47cd3d2c0ff3eb87e1a2 PDF Text Text /tflU 5 VZ~-~-vu~; ~ li • 71,1/ _ ;f,w(u,, ~fi v,,,, , if',u,,, vi J,, li, J~ 11J;/[r-,,, J .1h.-w--nrf ,,-,,,__,,,,,,,.,h, I/: ✓ r .,JIUc1. <'"'-4,,,.,, 0 //Jr~ a., J . ,,tWc✓li'f v-e ,,,T(/n j &. t,,(,f,,.JP,./4.; l); Ja_'~( (! t!L '--½-, 77~ //ft,,t ;; ,,:;;, I'('; ,;Jr,-, /ll, ': ,t,, '7 J,,_,,_,_, § vi/~,,,,_,,, iv'?:;,_, VI ~//j .,h1/ "11rJ2.du~~ t:11_J~tf2;1_~;IJ;; A~ d ~~ y,),./ JI) ~ :/)~ ~ /4~~( ~ flf cl"",.,., ,a 1 1r11A i,1p(_ I 12'-✓{/v?~~A:.A:-d e:.~u dt~ "JJJ~ wv,,d~ft '. f T,,,v, ,( ,t ~c ~ffl'-4~~1/YUP--v' - ~~-f4.. lui~t~~;Tv,0_ ?1;-;:;,. ~ IIALt'A/w'J4/1/1 7/f,{ ./~ :( /1/1/f./7/I /;"' . 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And we hereby waive the benefit of our homestead exemptions as to this obligation, and any claim, or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this bond, or by virtue of said office, post or trust, wj!h coupons de'511f' hundred and ninety1/M.~ THE CoNDITJON ........... day of ~ ....J{ with our seals, and da~his fro»1 the'bonds of this State. Sealed ..one thousand eight ................................................ · OF T1)E ~BJVE /tBLIGATION That if the saitl . ". IS SUCH, ....... . JL~~~z~~~ .. . ... ... j r"l . ~ iiLl -.. ·PJ:t/'A ~r IL.. .~ ~l./lA,,t,L,t,lj · ·· ···••· .. . ... . .. euul.... :· ··:;_.. ···I[ ..... I~ o.~ )_~ .A'~Y ~t- . -·- _·········_A~µ :/«flA .... ..~ .~ A ~ ~;f J• ........ -....A>-rALJ ~AA,'1.l'--1.,f ···.·· ~ • " . ' ···- . . ... . .... . . . ····•- ... . shall faithlully discharg . ·•···•- ·• . . . ✓ =~-t.L/::f ~:A~_L, ;wl..ekl.L~~ . . 1.i...~··· . <fl-~ 04~ ...... I - •• • duties of bis said office, post • .. .. 01 tr tt!'!t; ..... . .............. - .·· ········ .. ········· .•...••••.••. according to law, then this obligation to be void, or otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. i~~---,,..__..-,._ .._[SEAL.] ___[SEAL.] ___[SEAL.] ___ [SEAL.] ._ [SEAL] ._[SEAL.] VIRG/JVJA day of_ !-4:-L-(hvL f~Q_~~ :,_-ht-+lte County Coicrt of the County (}f Roctn;i:im, J~ V'O-~ aµ. ....... ··-··-3. alLL acknowle.dg ITl--ttt=t1t--t,,+H,lft', by the obligors, and ordeFed £_'""'-".._,,,,'-"-' recorded.~/~;_ the sur~t"f··therein the_ ._189 This bond was executet:;nd tg~ .[SEAL.] having first justified on oath th~tj{,;, .just debts, and those for which expect4 to have to pay µ he worth the sum of ~ ..estate bou , after the payment of for others ~ .dollars, over and above all exemptions allowed by law. and �• �.. �• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Davis Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor 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_005 Carichoff Davis Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_024-commonwealth-v-noah-rayer.pdf 42b3076c5deebc53ec1affbc46702b47 PDF Text Text �,· I//~ ;€ 7}l l }w--~1 /fi 7 • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Noah Rayer 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_024 Rayers Weaver https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_002-commonwealth-v-otho-l-hansborough.pdf 79689637b8a262a6dbab19beb7cd494a PDF Text Text COI. c_-, LT:~ OF VIRGr:IA, OOKI'!.'GH.t,,_, to-wit: COUIJTY OF L:1 the ::;ircui t Court of s& id Count~,: The jurors end :'or sci< vou:rt present said the bo(}y at th&t cou:it:r prorrise Irer1e its Otho rive of Rocki".1.gham, Pnd tern:., L. Hansbroulh, witness seduce an un1r'"rried tL.e peace evidence. cour..ty .Jecember of nIBrriage, This ldavis, _;orrJilon,rnc::.lth ·nd s~orn unlawfully fe~le ana illicit of n1·evious dj_,g;.:ity of i~ Sourt i·1on th8ir 1930, ~nd have in0ictnent of Virgini2._, on or about of RockL r.he.m, did avis, a("cinst of the of the is June and sent on the before e.ttendi ~10w oaths 5, 1930, connection che.ste in under with character, of .rirgi.1:iu.. testimony the ne: do feloniously t:1e Sommonwec.lth found in grand of Irene jury to �T eduction vomm.onweal th Ind ic t:,,e:1 t v) Otho 1.,. Hensbro-1gh ...'elony ece~ber 'l'rue ter~, 1930 ill: / ,ii tness: t. _,-.../.. ! Irene Davis V. Turman o.ru.nonweal th' s Attorney �Commonwealth of Virginia, -~:il:~:f~:;~~:i:~· thef~ay -".,""'-r.--.:t?L,,._(.,#}~)~~~~ of ...... -...."'..... of Rockingham, to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia cognizance; rendered, goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Common- and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re- yet upon this condition: That if the said. ~.....~....... 1 personally appear before the Circuit Court ofRockingham County, atthe Court:>~s.f~ounty, o,.1'.• ,.. ~of the ~-:-::=r.e~ Term thereof, being the '.d:o day oL:• T... . ; :: ' 19¥., heard, an~ at such other time 01~imes to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter may be continued having or holding any proceedin~~ or further in connection with t~:~~e~ ..a"d ... t~er::e:::::h::.~::~)7/;;;;;;;z::,:;z:: charged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent until the charge is finally disposed court, then the above recogniz:mce WHEREOF, I hereunto ........... ,19 ..~ is shall be null and void; other- ~ wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNE$S o~z~:: affix my signature i' ......... this ......... day of.. .................. . , ~ ....................................................... ��COMlvIONWMLTH t vs. Felony OTHOL. HAHSBROUGH (seduction) ��,,,. f ( I ... (_ r ,,. ../'{ (_ ( I ( I ( t f I I I) ( "f- l . ,( C _£ L f < ( ( ( I A t ( J( ,, I ( L( l ., J f~ /L /t ( ��j r l l ) l (. I { l l I �-· ���I ��1 L l r) ( ��) ����I I L I I (_• u ('. I _/ l D ...-{_,,, .t ft i.' "l ( ( ✓ ( 11: ( I { C l, l { l l l, t J, ( . ��J (. I ��, ��( I �r , � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Otho L. Hansborough 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> 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_002 Davis Hansborough https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_013-commonwealth-v-p-koontz-alias-pierce-koons.pdf cf15b885de5d0750e37593a7607d45cd PDF Text Text ��......... - �of ✓ 9Yfljf'7Y~I - ; /4'-1/.'.,-. / ~--// ✓~~Ii ~/ \ '~ ~ (\ '1 ~ \~ , " ~ ~:t't\"\ ~ ~r ~ -J ~~-t1f ).1 1 lf~ ~~~ ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. P. Koontz (alias Pierce Koons) 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_013 Koons Koontz William