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F VIRGI NI ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGH i , t o - wit :
I n the Ci r cu it Cour t of sa i d County :
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t he body of Roc kingham Coun ty, and now a ttend ing sa id Court at i ts
pr i l t erm , 1930 , up on thei oaths do pre se n t t ha t Eli za But l er and
Fra nk Butler , wit h i n one year next prior t o the findin g of th i s
ind ictment , in said county of Roc ki ngham , d i d unl awfully r e ceive
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1'0 THE S HERIFF OF ROCKINGH A M COUNTY, GREETINGS :
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. Eliza Butler and Frank Butler
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
receive and posession
Elkton Pharmacy note
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box8-023
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Overseers of the Poor: Indentures of Apprenticeship
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Series III is comprised of Rockingham County Indentures of Apprenticeship, which were formal contracts created by the overseers to bind poor or orphaned children to a "master" with who they would learn a trade. Their term generally lasted until the age of twenty-one for males and eighteen for females. Trades were typically determined by the apprentice's sex as well. Active labor and semi-skilled artisan positions were reserved for males, while females often served their term learning to sew, spin, knit, or domestic labor.<br /><br />For more information on the Overseers of the Poor collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aid</a>" tab in the menu above.
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The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County
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JMU Libraries
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1766-1871
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Osp003_001
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1830
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Henry Butler to Peter Stumbaugh
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Blacksmith
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Overseers of the Poor
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Butler
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District: Hampton
NAME OF OWNER
#90
Butler, Beverly
5
Number of Acres:
Location:
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Eastern slope of -Pignut Mountain
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One and one half miles of fair dirt road to Lee Highway, thence
19 miles to Luray, nearest shipping point
Roads:
Soil :
Sandy clay loam, good
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depth and fertility
Old orchard, possibly 15 trees, 45 to
Fairly good grass growing under apple trees
History of Tract and condition of timber:
.
50 years, neglected
Improvements:
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Acreage and value of types:
Value per acre
Acreage
Types
Total Value
Slope :
5
Cove :
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$25.00
Grazing Land :
Cultivated Land :
Orchard :
Minerals:
Value of Land : $
25•00
Value of Improvements: $
Value of Orchard : $
Value of Minerals: $
Value of Timber: $
Value of Wood : $
Value per acre for tract: $
5.00
Incidental damages arising from the taking of this tract : $
NONE
CLERK
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^- unty Rappahannock
District: Hampton
NAME OF OWNER
#90
Butler, Beverly
5
Number of Acres:
Location:
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19 miles to Luray, nearest shipping point
Roads:
Soil :
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.
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Fairly good grass growing under apple trees
History of Tract and condition of timber:
.
50 years, neglected
Improvements:
.
.
hone
Acreage and value of types:
Value per acre
Acreage
Types
Total Value
Slope :
5
Cove :
@
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$25.00
Grazing Land :
Cultivated Land :
Orchard :
Minerals:
Value of Land : $
25•00
Value of Improvements: $
Value of Orchard : $
Value of Minerals: $
Value of Timber: $
Value of Wood : $
Value per acre for tract: $
5.00
Incidental damages arising from the taking of this tract : $
NONE
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Rappahannock County SNP Records: Court Proceedings
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The first series in the Rappahannock County SNP Records collection consists of 350 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. Clifton Aylor and others, and Thirty-Seven Thousand Four Hundred (37,400) Acres of Land, more or less, in Rappahannock County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Rappahannock County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property.
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Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse
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JMU Libraries
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Bulk of the collection dates 1930 to 1934
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Butler, Beverly
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<p><strong>Tract: </strong>90; </p><p><strong>Location: </strong>East slope of Pignut Mountain; </p><p><strong>Cost/Acre: </strong>$5.00; </p><p><strong>Estimate Value: </strong>$25.00; </p><p><strong>Number of Acres: </strong>5.0; </p><p><strong>Monies Awarded: </strong>$ (n/a)</p>
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Rappahannock County Circuit Courthouse
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JMU Libraries
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Tract 90
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butler-beverly-tract-90
Butler
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1905
Title
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Commonwealth v. Moffett Butler alias Moffett Milstead
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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Ccr001_004_052
Butler
Hoover
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1905
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Commonwealth v. Moffett Butler alias Moffett Milstead
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Defendant charged with felony perjury.
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Felony
Perjury
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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Ccr001_004_051
Butler
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Title
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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Ccr001
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Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1928
Title
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Commonwealth v. Elsie Butler
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_304
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1927
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Commonwealth v. Ella Ricks
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_009_299
Butler
Ricks
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Madison_County_SNP_Records_Court_Proceedings/mcsnp_butler-jno-w-tract-87.pdf
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Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings
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The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property.
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Madison County Circuit Courthouse
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JMU Libraries
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1930-1934
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Butler, Jno W
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An account of the resource
<p><strong>Tract(s):</strong> 87</p>
<p><strong>Items in Land File:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Claimant Worksheet</li>
<li>Tract Assessment</li>
<li>Owner Claim</li>
<li>Notary</li>
<li>LOB9 (page 108)</li>
<li>Tax Records</li>
<li>Misc.</li>
</ul>
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Madison County Circuit Courthouse
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JMU Libraries
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PDF
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Tract 87
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MCSNP_Butler-Jno-W-tract-87
Butler
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_020.pdf
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Matilda Jones and Sarah Butler
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
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Assault and Beat
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_020
Butler
Jones
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_007.pdf
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Title
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. W.W. S. Butler
Date
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1856
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery. Dismissed
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_015_007
Butler
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_043.pdf
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Title
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. John Blankenship
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1858
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Grand Larceny
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony grand larceny. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_015_043
Blankenship
Butler
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Virginia_Court_Clerks_Association_[VCCA]_Records_Oversized_Miscellaneous_Materials/VCCA006_001_010.pdf
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Virginia Court Clerks Association (VCCA) Records – Oversized Miscellaneous Materials
Subject
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Virginia Court Clerks’ Association—History
Court clerks—Virginia—Societies and clubs
Professional associations—Virginia
Minutes (Records)
Scrapbooks
Photograph albums
Newspapers—Virginia—20th century
Newspapers—Virginia—21st century
Description
An account of the resource
The Oversized Miscellaneous Materials (Series VCCA006) form part of the Virginia Court Clerks Association Records, a collection spanning 1894–2023 that documents the professional and institutional history of Virginia’s clerks of court. This series contains bound volumes of annual convention minutes (1910–1953; 1954–1961), executive committee minutes (1993–2003), photograph albums, and scrapbooks recording association gatherings such as conventions, banquets, and training events. Full-size newspapers and clippings from 1960, 2005, and 2015 provide contemporary coverage of clerks’ legislative initiatives, organizational milestones, and the public profile of the VCCA. The materials highlight the association’s role in fostering professional development, building collegial networks, and shaping policy within Virginia’s judicial system. Originally collected and maintained by the VCCA Historian, these oversized records were digitized as part of James Madison University’s Histories along the Blue Ridge (HBR) project to ensure long-term preservation and researcher access.
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Virginia Court Clerks Association, VCCA Historian
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Virginia Court Clerks Association (VCCA); collected and maintained by the VCCA Historian
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1910–2015
Contributor
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Gideon Schwendeman
Alex Click
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Part of the Virginia Court Clerks Association Records (1894–2023), Series VCCA006; included in Histories along the Blue Ridge (HBR) project, James Madison University
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PDF
Language
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English
Type
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Collection
Identifier
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VCCA, Series VCCA006
Coverage
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Virginia, United States
Text
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Title
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VCCA Newspapers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1960, 2005, 2015
Subject
The topic of the resource
Clerks of Court
Circuit Courts--Virginia
News Articles
Description
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Newspaper articles concerning circuit court clerks from 1960, 2005, and 2015
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Virginia Court Clerks Association
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Gideon Schwendeman
Alex Click
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VCCA006_001_010
Bingham
Bosiger
Brown
Butler
Carter
Chatham
Cooper
Corbin
Crewe
Dobbins
Edwards
Evans-Haywood
Ferguson
Forrester
Fraley
Francis
Hargrove
Haymore
Helmstutler
Hogan
Hopkins
Jefferson
Jett
Johnson
Mason
Maxey
May
McDougle
Moore
Nelson
Orrock
Paxton
Payne
Peace
Pritchett
Reeves
Rothert
Sims
Sinnen
Small
Smith
Taylor
Ward
Ware
Warren
White
Williams
Winebriner
Wingfield
Wittman
Yates