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Title A name given to the resource Virginia Court Clerks Association (VCCA) Records – Oversized Miscellaneous Materials Subject The topic of the resource 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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Title A name given to the resource Convention Minutes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1954-1961 Subject The topic of the resource Clerks of Court Circuit Courts--Virginia Materials Meeting Minutes Description An account of the resource Minutes from the 1954-1961 annual conventions Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Virginia Court Clerks Association Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Gideon Schwendeman Alex Click 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context VCCA006_001_002 Abbitt Acey Adams Alexander Allen Almond Anderson Atkinson August Ayres Bailey Bain Balderson Baldwin Barham Bartenstein Bass Batte Bennett Bennington Bentley Berkeley Biesen Blackburn Blanton Boatwright Booth Boyd Bray Breeden Brittingham Brown Bryant Bundy Burchette Burke Bywaters Campbell Cardwell Carr Carrico Carter Chapman Christie Cleek Clevenger Clift Cocke Combs Compton Copeland Correll Cresmond Crismond Crockett Cross Crowe Curren Currin Dasch Davidson Davis Day DeJarnette DeShazor Dietrick Dill Dillon Downing Drinkard Edwards Ellifrits Elmore Embrey Emmerson Emrick Ethridge Eutsler Farrar Faulconer Fentress Field Figg Flood Flythe Folk Frinks Gamble Garrett Gibson Godwin Gooding Goodykoontz Gordon Graham Green Greer Gwathmey Hamner Hanby Harding Hargrave Harp Harrison Hawkins Hazel Hening Henley Hicks Hill Hillard Holland Holt Hopkins Howard Hubble Hudgins I’Anson James Johnson Jordan Kackley Kellam Keller King Kiser Knight Knisely Lacy LaRue Leslie Libby Lipscombe Logan Looney Martin Martz Mason Matthews Maupin Maxey McConnell McKenney McLemore McMurran Melson Miller Montgomery Moore Moran Morrison Morrissett Moss Motley Mullins Newberry Ogle Oldham Pancoast Parson Paxton Pearson Peery Pendleton Pettis Pettus Philpott Porter Powell Prentis Purdy Randolph Raper Repass Rephan Revere Roane Robens Robertson Ross Sandidge Sands Savedge Scott Shaver Shepherd Sherry Shumate Sigler Sinclair Sizemore Slaughter Smith Snidow Sowers Spratley Stanley Steadman Stephens Sterling Stoner Storke Sullivan Swanson Switzer Taylor Thomas Tillman Tilman Tucker Turnbull Turner Tyson Vaden VanShreven Waddill Walters Warriner Warthen Watson Wheeler Whitacre White Wilkins Willis Wilson Womack Wrenn Wright https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_002.pdf 60460a7591168124073918932bae10d6 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Carr Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_002 Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_016_011_commonwealth-v-albert-lee-carr.pdf ae0a509434ae5f11079ba46c9d2b0914 PDF Text Text STATE OP VIBGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAr.1:, to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand jurors of the State body of the County of Rockingham Court of said do present 1951, County, that in said upon Richard County, Phillip Villett, term, 1952, Phillip the by having the Willett 8 years carnal against the Circuit upon their oaths 27th day of April, and feloniously a male child nature Richard make an assault of age, knowledge and of the the peace and of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Th~s indictment sent August did unlawfully against body of the said ~!illett its in and for and now attending ALBERTLEE CARR, on or about connnit a crime dignity at of Virginia, and Chief before is found Julius the grand upon the F. Ritchie, jury to give testimony witnesses evidence. of Richard sworn in court Phillip and �C0IVTI'i10HNEALTH v. ALBERTLEE CARR Term, 1952 FELONY August bill: 3 IND:ICTTuIBNT Foreman A true WITNESSES: Richard Phillip Willett Chief Juiius F. Ritchie George D. Co:nrad Commonwealth's Attonney �r, Y61/. Docket No. f ' I DEC 1952 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA vs. #3 ) ) Felony ( sodomy) ) ALBERTLEE CARR Lawrence H. Hoover ---~--------,------P•. Own 1952 Sept. 1-t-v,,./- ( X) 8. Appointed d ( ) silrJ Return of Grand Jury. Def. arr. & plea 8/382. ~ ~ €..-~~L ~-f~. ¾,§' CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �/ �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To~wit: BE IT REM~Do::_:;eJO~day ... ~ ......................................................, pnnc1pal suti.Jus~n,e b~iiiJ/4,~~~ oL and........... ~.(:1\. ....... /f.:........................................... . befoce me, .......~~································· ............................................................................................................................................ , of the said county of Rockinghan1, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) and acknowledged .r~-:c. themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each ~ ~~ ':2r."!?. ..= to be levied oif their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead this condition: That if the said ....... ~ ~ ,,. ~ for the u e of the Commonwealth of exemption to their recognizance; yet upon .................................................................... shal! personally appear before the of said County, t!..0..... on the.......... day ......., at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter Yl~ ($2,{fll!~~). T@n'l'l theres£, beil'lg the ........................ a&y of..~~ of the................. and thm the sum of .................. ~ ~i~cu i~ C?m;t c. of }fockingham County, at the Courthouse '1 I ta 1 Jll!'ll!CC s co!M't 19\l..;;--and ..Dollacs, 111 having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then answec the Commonwealth .. ..&..'d:tJ..f 4..-4,. .. of Vi,-ginia concernin} /f!..J/J.Lhereof the said ...... !J'l't~rr:·':JI:l•f};_ ~ ...~ ... ~...........................~.........stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I 5,-"l- hereunto affix my signature ····•··••·•·••••····•···•··•········· ..., 19..••.•••••••• this . .3.'c.?.~ ........... day of. b.~ �- • f. . t ,· ! -~ i-~ r ~ t r ~t f jl f - ~ ~ ~ C(l - �Comp. Form 18 f ST ATE OF VIRGINIA ~omx No. _____ To-Wit: _ CITY OF HARRISONBURG TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Whereas, ----""C""'h,..,,i"-'e"""'f,,__...:::J....,u""'l""'1"'"· u=s'---"F~. ~R'""i::...:t,c.cC:-::.,h=ic...::e'--------------- ____ _ has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, --"G'-e_o.c_=...r.,,._g,_e_R_._P_r_1_· c_e..::.,_J_u_s_t_i_c_e __ o_f__ City (Name) t.._h-..lu<e,__,,P'-'e,,,_,.,a...,,,c'-"e'-------------of the said ~oolley, tha.._ _____________ _ (Title) Rockingham __________ Ac:w...I..L.B'-'P.:...Bu..l"fl..:__...1.T.JJ.,EE.:..:..:.L_......CccAuB.uRu..__ __________________ in the ~ County 27th day 0 ,1 L ___ assault unon did on the make an age, ana. body of cornit said ___::Ac=..Pc..:::...r-=i-==l=-----·---• 19J2.1_: Unlawfully and Richard a crime_ child, Philli_B a.o;ainst a~ainst \/illctt, a male nature by having carnal peace and dignity of the child feloniously 8 years lmowledge the of of Commonwealth the of Vir&rinia. These are, therefore,. to COQ1m~nd you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Rocking.liar.. Trial Justice Court of the Zaiclec'ounty, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and • to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color ____ Address --------------- □ color ____ Address --------------- □ color ____ Address color Address ---------------□ color ____ Address ---------------□ as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this-~2__._9 ........... t}..... ,_ ---------------□ �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ___________________ , to-wit: Trial Justice Justice of the Peace I, -------------------a in and for the County aforesaid, Stat~ of Virginia, do certify that and --------------------------, to the Commonwealth l ($,________ ), as his sure._ ___ _, have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum of --------------------------·--------to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements ~ be rendered; yet upon this condition: That the said __________________ of _____________________ _ County, on the _________ to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit shall appear before the Court Trial Justice day of _____________ 19__ ~ , at -----M., at _______________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said from the date hereof. shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of _________ Given under my hand, this _____ day of ______________ _ ~ 19__ days _ ________________ ~ ~ ~ ' <::, 0 11 t/J G ., .... 0 (") 0 ~ ~ ili (D ·~ ~- "' E. o § t-'· < 0.. (0 ::,-t-'· Cl) ::sc:....0 §~ Ill Cl) I-' 0... ~ 1-3 '-0 (1) \J1. 11 I\) • ij· ~ c+ ::,-- 0.. Cl) (1) I-'• " p.,... :r " c+ ~ (I) -ffl ~::, ~ Ill t, < ., no Cl) ::i- [ ;. "..,c::: n '0 CD 1' ~ ~ T.J., J.P. Ill ::s t-'• 11 0 I\) ::s rl ... -..t. 0.. ·< n :r ~ c+ OQ C H) .,.... 0 e ~ s· ,~ ., (") 0 ~ 3 3 0 (") 0 "... e e !!;. ., ::, ~ :r r.n C: 3 3 0 ::, s· ::, '< " ; ., " "' OQ ~ § ::, p. :> .... ;".,., 0 ... § "., ..... ~ ~ ;. .., ;,;" ; ;. .., OQ "".., :> .., ., "!!;. " to ~ .,-l E ~ .., .., .., .., to n 0. 0 c+ ::,-(I) .., ., -" ..... .., p. .. ~ .., ... 0 '< s, .., C: 0. p.. '< ".., "' "::,E. '< s, ::, .P. ".., ::, (") c+ I-' 0 < :;· < :;· OQ OQ 0 .., s· s· .F .., .F - "'.., " ... 'O e!. O" "0-. (1) ;. " " .,.., C') ju" ., . t-' g.M-· ~- ;. . r ; .,""' "., (") 0 ~ C: .., ~ " s, ".., r, 0" " I-' I 0 ., C: \J1. 0 g,. OQ 0 ::, -ffl I - " -n~. ~s· ..... C: ;:: 0 en en ., :r (") 0 C: ::, .... ~ OQ ::, .r "0. �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: . You are hereby commanded to summon .......................................................................................................... . ................... .BJ.Qh.a:r.~ ...fhi.l.l-JP. ..Wll.l.~.t.t ................................................................. ~ ................... . .................... C.hief ...Julius.:.F .•....Rit.chi.e ...................................................................................... . ..................... ~ .................................................................................................................................................... , . to appear before the Judge of the Cirettit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ........8th .......day of ..... .................~.e.p.t.embe.r............................ 19 5.2..., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND JURY .................... .. ALBERTLEE CARR ···············································································································································•.o••················ who stands charged with a felony Jful~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Witness, day of....S.e.p.t.ember .......19 ..5.. , and in THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRJSONBua.c, YA, And have then and there this Writ. •••••••••• �~ ~ ~ 0 ~ I 0 0 &XECUTE~~LIN 'I'HE i__;OU>'lYu ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVERING A TRDE !:i • ...-i COPY al .µ T I s::: . ... ell OJ • ())ti) ... 0) H (I) 0 ~(l) 8 0 Cl) (l) p.. .µ ~ H 8 p::; ril i::Q H <i:! 0) r-1 •• l.Q 0 § 0 fl) <i: ~ Cl) t>, ~ 'g al cS • > l.XECUTE~· N THE COUNTYor ROCKING M BY DELIVERI:t~G /,.··'1:S\"f- '-a" ROCKINGHAM COUNTY J ~~ �TRIAL JUSTICE COURT Criminal Docket N~ 10498 A Com'th V. - [JiL:f L -- ~ Defendant a.wI Appearance date 't • .2. - ,S .2.. Trial Date This case was ~ direct~ ....-- Grand Jl!!7~2 to the _ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Albert Lee Carr Subject The topic of the resource Sodomy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with sodomy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit 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 1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway 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_016_011 Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_016_010_commonwealth-v-albert-lee-carr.pdf 977021001578ee27e9f1eb7fe144dad8 PDF Text Text Cm.~MOlf,!EALTH V ALBERT LEE CARR Ins true ti on 1 The Court evidence Carr in this case the indictment, not less then and fix than Jury that if you believe beyond a reasonable on or about April by the mouth, for instructs 27, you will his 1951 carnally find doubt one nor more than as charged by confinement three Albert Lee knew Melvyn Pittman him guilty punishment that from the yeq.rs. in the in the penitentiary ��COMMONWEALTH V ALBERT LEE CARR Instruction The court burdert its rests case doubt, instructs uipn the against it the is likewise upon or attempts burden the of proving jury that although the Commonwealth to make out accused true to prove to the exclusion that when the an alibi such alibi rests in his of a reasonable accused defense upon him. relies the ��C0MM0NVJEALTH V ALBERT LEE CARR -3 --- . Instruction The Com~t is a question right to stand, sistency of apparent from all relative accordingly. the other Jury; the result of ape any the the apparent the of witnesses Jury have witnesses of and and intelligance, trial, testimony, candor if appearing of credit and to con- fairness, the any the on the reasonableness more worthy such credibility and circumstance witnesses weight·of their the of the or lack surrounding which the appearance testimony, in that of testifying, intelligence witness determine the manner Ju~y for from of their the the exclusively determine their their instructs interest appear, and on the trial, and what give credit is ��COMMONWEALTH V ALBERTLEE CARR Instruction The Court the able instructs the Commonwealth to prove doubt of an offense charged against for Connnonwealth the absolute more than accused certainty satisfy is guilty the the accused or beyond Jury the burden guilty material all that beyond the element guilt all it of the possibility upon the resting beyond does not mean that to establish thereof that and every accused, the Jury all reasonable reason- thereof, is necessary accused of mistake evidence upon to an or to do as a whole doubt. the .... ��·Cm.H,10N1HEALTH V ALBERT LEE CARR / Instruction--,~The Court such to a doubt any out doubt, and of the substantial believe of A doubt or without doubt that evidence evidence in find and nonessential to order that entertained fact to to warrant a verdict circumstance. essential suggested sustain fact prove as the be based upon by the evidence, or must not it; but it be an arbitrary must an acquittal. conviction, is must It or facts of doubt and reasonably itself. to a reasonable be reasonable vvhi..ch is some material to Jury and material charged. evidence, grows the as may be honestly substantial offense the instructs •3cessary be serious It for and not the of must jury be to an innnaterial a ��Il'JS'.I'ROCTION The Court Carr, all instructs is presumed reasonable theory to be innocent doubt, of innocence case and applies that although case that able doubt, until at every the defendant, if stage Albert after of the defendant, guilt on the whole case the charge duty to give the said find him not guilty. he is proved Carr, having heard and they against Albert Carr closed adduced on doubt as to his or circumstance him in the indictment, the benefit its beyond a reason- the evidence or as to any fact the whole are instructed when the state they have a reasonable .ade This pre- throughout was guilty beyond reasonable innocence. thereof, Albert guilty of every the accused they may have believed yet, the defendant, with his goes with behalf to prove that and to the exclusion consistent ~~-milliiiM:"S sumption the jury A_ essentia it of the doubt is and thei �j �INSTRUCTIONB-1 The Court this the case they defendant, indictment, ins true ts entertain the a reasonable was present then they jury that should at the Place find if from the doubt evidence that Albert and time alleged him not guilty. in Carr, int he ��+ 1 ') r J + �---t- + �TRIAL JUSTICE COURT Criminal Docket N~ 10499 Com'th V. Defendant (l,\i'f,Appearance date C/- -2. - ~-L Trial Date Taken dire-Ctly to Grand Jury ✓ A ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff.of Rockingham You are hereby commanded . Pb.:i,11..:lpWi.llett, County, Greeting: .C.hie.f ....J.ul.ius. ....E..•.....R.J.t.Ghl$.., ....RJ..Qh!9--.r.'..9: ......... .....and .MelvynP.ittman .•.✓................................................................... . to summon to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,at the Court House thereof, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the ...1.0.th ................... day of.. ....N.o.v..e.mb.e.r................................................ 19 .5.2., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ........................................ . ........................................................................... ALBERT ....LEE._.CARR. ........................................................................ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ro~. And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witnes~~J.LW-~XM.cl~ at the Court House, the.2.7.t.h ...... day of.O.c..t.ob.er ...................... , 19...9.?.,and in the 177.th. THI l&t.YICS PU~U, HAJ.l.JSON'8Ut.C, VA. Commonwealth's Attorney �V.) Witness subpoena ALBE~T LEE CARR To November 10, 1052 at 10:0() a. :rn. /t?._--:~ __ ? -::_?.__~yoe ', ,·c: c.;-c.;u1,~..;_ l<l, •• ( ..,, ue ,_,(.•,. 'Ju-~ P /~~ son. /b,l) 1 .... A.~TRAWDERMAN U HERIFF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY .s-li--l/ ;2-ell...._ /. :;.o 'fr;-q ��COMMONtlJEALTH V.) Witness Subpoena ALBERTLEE CARR To ~ov~mb~r 10, 1952 at 10:00 a. lP-• �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff o Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby ommanded to sum~n ________ R_ichai->d ___ Phijb~ip _Willett_., _____ J • __A_.______ _ JJJ_1_____ 11.:t1.c:t ____ MJ:>?_• _____ J. ___ A_. ____ W:i,J_:i._~_-t;1:; __ ~----------------------------------------------------------·-------- _W_:i,.l_l_E?_:t._t_____ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,at the Court House thereof, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the _?.~~-!.____________________ day of_____ ?_~!.?:~-~_¥_______ to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth ?._~ _________________________ 19 ___ against __________________ ·-··----------·-·-···-----·-----··------ ALBERT LEE CARR who stands charged with and indicted for a felony And this you shall not omit under penalty. . W1tnes, . . .. 1aanc.1. Pl.EU, HA.IU.ISONJ!IUI.G, .... And have then and there this Writ. N'~l'le"lo(fo..l\fl'l~f-ifi.M~ day oL?_8.:1:1_~~!,'._'Y. ___________________ , 19__ 5.________ , an THI!. ~or. • 8~ House, the __ ···-··············· �~e o\ ~ t~ o" p'<., ....... ~ ~ ~ ~''lf Ci0 ~.IY "('? '(\ (' ,eo '. ...'b' ~ll:, ~'O 0 ~0 .;s-0 {} . ~ ~ 0 .;;~ ~~➔ ~tr ~ -~ """'"', hi&-te.l"i'\IIY<- / 0\ . '> All .;, ., . ..,..._0. _;,"' v~ I < 0~ ' ~ ~ 1), ~ _d. 1· V• '7', " - #/' T ;- ' 1 n0,, -~ ~- ' • • (1) 0 0, • ro .t ~ OJ; Ab.XdOO S~I " o ~~ 0 "~ ,gg, ct- "' ~ ~C' (1) IT !l' (1) (1) •• I-'• s: ~ t"' ~ 0, ~ct-:U~ 0 I-' JD O O• •• 0 s s o. I-'• o-,-- 0 P>~O tl ~ llJ 0 1-3 a member at his uaua. ~- -~ • "00' . :>iRT i'Tim v· - • . •, ~,,;. , I nl. b-.+q '144 ,,..- o~· V ~" .:,.'6 bein~ ..- ,-/ / "'. ..._~/t;' i~A ' 4 I '(>°' ~ 1-6 years, and explainir, h~ , , . rson, :..,fe4?-~----·····• r ~-=t"<P".'"~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the ffiJieriffof Rockingham You are hereby ~mmanded Mr.s .•....ll.•...A •....Pi ttman, to summon .........M~.l.Y:YP....P.~.:t.~.P..1 County, Greeting: ....M.~....A.~.....:P.:t!;;."t.~8-P.-.,L ..... ..and ...ch.ief ....Juli us ....F .•....Ri tch.ie .•............................................ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,at the Court House thereof, '?.~., at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the ...?~.~·~····················dayof..'.?.°.~!."!-.~~.:':'..Y. ........................................................ 19 to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .......................................................... . ............................ ALEERT ....1.EE....C R..B. ................................................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~llk~ooi-. And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witnes~~~ at the Court House, the.~."th .......... day of.. .....J:anuar..y ............... , 19..53 ..., and in the 177.th.. THI l&a?IC& PaESS, HARkJSONIUI.C.:, 'YA. �:1c1E~OUt..'£):· ~rt A ~R~~ ROCKlN"1HXMB-Y DELI ROC:KIN iQE'cqirEDY 71-1-1.N , 1-.01'.'t1noing / f ~~ ....£.L.... . -~ - ...,_ •••••• ?"~ • "I l .,_ • ~ ... a-c Olli -- .../Lz.h.::::_✓-.......... -....... ··-···by • ~ ..to ...~_4,,A-./£~~-~- • tf" ~ 0 &a~~ <:....t(I) ----s ~ dellveir.lbg~ ~ ·.- -~ § I-'• ~ CT <D t-i g~ C/l CT p-' Cl} (/'.) ··~ 0 bode::::'.':~-~---4~~~ing tne age of 16 yearl~ ii'ricr e~1~pjttnu _/a ~ te .hfW.. 1-J~ a ~e,rrw1b ?f purpo,;t ~ .,,,,,,.,,,< - fl , ,~ ..............In person, -~ ::::ic<kek-· c:..+ h~o-, trr rns-tmrJ~ at said ...,47.£. __ ,,.__ £7._/./...~-~,!ft.-:,--~ 1118'1:1al place of abod~ ..;,;17:.~~--., ~Js family above the age of 16 years, and explaining _, o LJU,,i?Cf/ § • Nottinclb,g· ,g 11:!f)c:.:h<' . _/" __jlcJ ~-;:,L bei.n-g a m~mber th~ of . �1• ~= I 0 ?.. t 1 :· 17 o s· £ ac s ) +;• 'c \1 ;· ; G ~- ;7 0 --;·S r Gr: r- V r-· - L .J 1'. .. ,J. ~' ~ '-...,, 0 7· ~I 8 r· c; ~Js· C fJ :;· l_ ·c"" I L \ ..-,- 1 .. C 0· 6 . ' \.. \ \,,j ~ .,. C ,:• 8 -"\ l1 u ~· I' 0 D i" () C ~-; Li•;· ') J i" 6 () 1· r. I 0 i( (' J' l ,) ff ,s [ T ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............................................................................................................................. . ........Melvyn .Pittman, 1209 ...Hillcrest ...Drive , ....CitY ................................................. . ........... M!!....A.!!....Pi.t.t.~n., ..... 1.2.0.0 ....H.ill.cr.e.~.t....D:c.iv..e..,, ..... O.Jt..y........................................................ . ........... Mr.s.•....M.•...A.•....Pi ttman., .....1200 ...Hillcres t ...Dr.ive., .....Ci ty .....••............................. . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,at t~e Court House thereof, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the ..........9-.Qth ............ day of.. .................. .QQ.t..9.P..E3P ...................................... 19 .q.?.., to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .......................................................... . ................................. ......................................... ALBERT ...LEE ...CARR..................................................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness,~~QltRE~~:D~KJ;:IDra:J~Eiiiicillr;~OOit day of.. ..........O.c.t.ob.er. ........... , 19 ..52 .. THI saancl!. Pl.EU, HAJ.I.JIONBU&G, ...... the Court House, the.20th ..... �/) COMMONWEALTH V. ) Witness Subpeena ALBERT LEK CARR To October 30, 1952, at 10:00 a.m. -Ae,GUlt;J ?c•h 1 ----·····--•··••·······-- n oerson/J,_</o~ t' __ . Uy' Ut::5.1 ~ ff . ~ 'ib-r A. L~TRA DERA SHEIFF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, -·- . :P.di;;;;~ J' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham You are hereby commanded County, Greeting: to summon ............................................................................................................................ . ........... Chief ....Julius ....F ....... R.it.c.hie......................................................... .................................................. . ............ R.ichard ...Phillip .Wille.tt, ...1120 ..Hillcrest ...Dr •., ....city ....................... . ............. J ..... A..•.... W.il.1.e.t.t.,.....IlI., ......11.2.0...Hi.l.lQ;r..~.~.t ...D.;r. .....,...... C..it.y ............................................ . .........~.~..•.....J...•....A•.... W.:1,l..l..E}t..t.., .....Jl.l..,..... Ji..go...Hi.+.+..9.:r.'3-.~.t ....P.r...•.. ,..... G..i..tY. ....................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,at the Court House thereof, at 10:00 o'clock, a. m., on the ........30.th .............. day of.. ........................... O.c.t.ol:?.e:r ............................ 19.P.g, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ........................................................ . ............................................................................. ALBERT ...LEE_ ..CARR ....................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness~ - day of................. 9.crf.;.<=>l:>.'3-;t' ....... , 19§.?......, and in TH& ··•TIC& P&Ess. HAl."UONBUI.G, 'IA, at the Court House, the .....20.th. �[' COMMONWEALTH V. ) Witness Subpoena ALBERTLEE CARR To October at -~=:~:-···/~~27.. 30, 1952, 10 :00 a.m. vy • et~U~e '•'!&iiµ__, {h ,. A.f TRA DERMA SHERIFF ROCKINGHAM COUNT't ~ �r Lawrence H. Hoover, p.d. In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .........R.aym..ond. ..N~...M.iJ.J ..e.r.., ...w.~...C.~ ....B.a.l:5;~.r ..,........ ...(.all ....o.f ...F.ulks ..Run, ...V.a...)........................................................................................................ . to appear before the J11dgeof the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on tha2lst say in behalf of the Defendant day of.....J.anuary, .. ... . .. 195.3 ... to testify and the truth to in the prosecution of the Commonwealth against....................................... . ...................................................... AlP.e.r.t...L.~.~ ...Cii.r.:r ............................................................................ . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .....l9.tP....... . day of ...January., 19 ..53, and in the �aEcUT~ol ...2=-----1N HIE coue,i•.n o~ ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERIGA TRU COPY OF THE WITHIN1 ___ ~;;...:..- &XECUTED ___--'-,,-=-INTHE COmlTY Or OCKINGHAM BY DELIVERING A TRUE COPYOF THEWITHIN. __ --'~.:;_;;,_TO ----~--~✓----IN PERSON., TO IN PERSON. ... ./ ( l!i..lCECUTED ...r . H IN THE cou.iT-Y Ul: ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERING A TRUE COPY ....... OF THE ....... WITHIN-=;.:..._--.;.:......TO __ -.---'- ___ _;....o;..;;.. ____ zo (") rel ~ ~ 0 1-3 t::cJ C,Q 0 _ z . IN PERSON. 0 rel '-:tj 1-3 !:Cl 0 0 ~ H z ~ P> gJ s::: ::iS H 1-3 txl ~ 0 t:z.1H ::r: H t:◄ z z H ..q tt:1 ~ H z Q ------~,__-.-_·Nos~~d , I ----(, > NI - OJ, 1-3 ~ dO .XdCO tt:1 VHBNHIOOH ·---e---0:H:J.QO~ s~" 1.-..;....:...P ,t.,to �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County-, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to rnmmon .......................................................................................................... . ................. ~~~.1:v.m ...P.t.t.t.m~n ............................................................................................... . .................Chie.f ....J.ulius ...F .•....Rit.chi.e .......................................................................................... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ........8.th. ....... day of...................... S.ep.temb.er ............................ 1952 ..., to testify and the truth ay in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND JURY ..................... . ............................................................... A~:J?.$.B.r...~$. ...OARR .....................................................·.............. . ........................................... ; ........................................... ······················································:;··························•·· who stands charged with a felony~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Witness,E~DOO~~gq;nm;~Wli. day of....S..i?.P..t.$.mP.~.:r .......19.5.2., and in the ...l. THE SERVICE PREH, HARll,fSONBUllG, VA. And have then and there this Writ. eC �~ ~ r • --liii l,1, ·- ~ , ROG -~J..Lil .. 1~0llfJTV :i::, <: • ;:l . ~ t:-1 C'...t p.. § T.t1\.:' -· ~ er JI) 0 i ~ (\) ~ ..... :i::, t:=:l 1-j ;; 8 0 t:tj t-l t:=:l :::0 CJJ ... ~ 0 0 ........ ~ 0 1-3 ~ -. Q tJj t:tj t-l c:o-. :::0 «l v~I-' C/.l 0 c:o ()) 1--j (!) g. (!) CT '"d Cf.) (D 0 1-3 Tns cc~~~:;-.:,,~ R0CKINGf1AM CJU.it.~ ~- 11 .Jch!... ·;..• • /Hf:H'r·""l""'ll. 11. L. ~ hft-HH, ;r-T ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVERING A COPY OF THE WITHI~.,,_.-: co N THE COUNTY Ot ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVERitlG A TRGE �������DESCRIPTION OF PRISONER �? �Comp. Form 18 ST ATE OF VIRGINIA Q~~ CITY OF HARRISONBURG \ No. _____ To-Wit, _ TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Chief Whereas, Julius F. Ritchie has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, George R. Price, City of Harrisonburg the Peace of the S&~X03~, tha~------------- Justice of (Name) (Title) -----------~A~L~B~F.=JR~T-~L-E~R=:~-=C~A~R-R~ ~A=,p""r~i~l~------· did on the-2.'.Z~t~h...___,dayot___ make an co said assault upon cr·ime it.A child, Melvyn again.st against ________________ na.t:ure Pittman, by t e ueace and 19--5..L: Unlawfully a male having l dignity in the said County child c&:aa.l of 7 year•s knowl&dge the and of of Commonwealth feloniously ae;e, -the and bod-y-....of' of Virginia. > These are, therefor,e to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the ockin,gham Trial Justice Court of the Dli{ County, the boqy (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color ____ Address----------------□ color ____ Address --------------- □ color ____ Address color ____ Address ---------------□ color ____ Address as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this_~2~9_th~- ---------------□ --------------- □ �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF-------------------~ to-wit: Trial J usticc Justice of the Peace I, -------------------a in and for the County aforesaid, Stat~ of Virginia, do certify • that and -------------------------, to the Commonwealth ($.________ as his sure~----, have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum of --------------------------·--------- ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit _, shall appear before the Court Trial Justice day of _____________ _, 19__ , be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the said __________________ of ______________________ .,~County, on the _________ at ______ M., at ~~· ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said from the date hereof. shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of _________ Given uncy:r my hand, this _____ day of _______________ _ , 19__ days _ ________________ • ~ ~ t) ' (") 0 >-3 ... 0 ~ en 'l -0 ~- < ~I-' ~:::s~• 0 \Q Vt ~ I'\) • p.. CD 'i ~ ~ ;:r' t c+ Ill a ~ ::r ~ I;-'• t) t,~ I\.) :::s ~ --, ~ (") 0 >-3 >-3 ~ 0 ~ (") 0 ~ Cl> 3 30 ::, ~ "... ~ ::,- > ... 0 .., ::s '< " r.n C 3 3 0 ::s s· OQ § g- " > ~ ti) ti) ..... ~ ~ "" ::s "' ~ tx:I " () ::s "' "' 0. gti) ti) " Cl> ;:. "1 :,;- ~ ;i,-· ;:. .., .., "' ~ OQ " " tx:I ~ -i .., E "1 "1 (") CD (") 0 ~t/J 0 Ill ~ (1) :::s > t"' 0, I-'· 'i ::i: () ::,- .., "' -"' OQ c+ ;:r' CD d >-:l, CD 0 t2'J >-:l k z ~ 0.. c+ I-' X a= z a= p c+ c+ :E "' "' ~ 0 0. "' '< ::h ::, 0. .... 0 C 0. i5. '< "1 "' "' ... <: ::;· 0 l)J OQ .... s· 'O 'O 0 F' ""' "1 0- .... 0" 0. ::s " 0. (") t:, [/l g, H:, ti) 0. Ill ~ 0 < ;; 0 p_. ~ ~ "' C () ;:r' CD I-'• 0, I-'• \,p CD C.... (/l ~ s· ,~ >< Ill c+Cl!=l-3 "' ~ trl 0 'i CD ~ T.J., J.P . -. 0 ";. " "1 " >-3 ..., (") ji;' -n ._.-- 0 en >-:l ;:: ri tn C en ..., ::,- "...., 0 s ~ s· oq R-:~:~" S' " " ti) ti) i ti) (") 0 C ...., • 8 ~ ;::. "..., - r a. ".., "0 () (") 0 C ... :.< ::, OQ ::, ;.· "0. �\ J. -I- f I" ------ C/l l- i t t -+ �!••"'" '.j,- '-1 ,i""•· j' r. i �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To,wit: BE 1T REMEMBERED, that on the....J.P.~.day ~..&... ..... ...c..~ ........ , principal of...................k:.~ ........................, 199:'.:~ ~ .....l.r..: ..... ~....................... . and..... ....... ...... AA/ surety, who justified to -m:tsufficiency, ca1me before me, ................................. . (!, • I) ~ ................~ .......................................... ~ .........................................................., of the said county of Rockinghan1, P. or Bail Commissioner) (J. and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each .r.~ ~ ~~ . ~.~.-:t:?... 111 the sum of.................. .......... DoJ\acs, (,,.2,s:'.'P.!:?.*-···), to be levied o,f their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; this condition : yet upon ~~~· shall personally appear before the That if the said ............................................................................................................ ~irculii C?ui;t c of H.ockingham County, at the Courthouse :r I ia jli3~JCC 5 0651 t -of tne ............................... Te,,,, of said County, ~......day on the .........?.. .. thereof, being the ........................ E'I!!;'-of.. ...J...~.~········, 19..(~, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and thece answe< the Commonwealth of Vfrginia concerning >!.~ .........~.f.Jf;;;,,,,,,_whe«of a certain.~·it··~··~ ~ .................~ ............ stands the said .......... charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WnNESS ········································, WnEeEOF, 19 ~.......... day of..~ I hmunto affix my signatu<e this.......:J..r>..... .s~ .•••..••••••• ��INSTRUCTION this The Court instructs case enterta defendant, evidence, guilty. they was present to-wit: April the jury B that if from the n a reasonable doubt at the place and time 27, 1951, then they that evidence in Albert ca.i~r, the shown by the Commonwealth's should find him not ��COMMONWEALTH v. ALBERT IEE CARR CHARGE TO THE JURY If you find a Crime against so and fix for not less the accused, Albert Nat1.1re as charged his punishraent than If you find in the by confinement one nor more than him not Lee Carr guiJty, three you will guilty indictment, of committing you will in the penitentiary years. say so and no more. say ��IN THE CIRCUIT C OURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. COMM ONVIBALTH vs. ALBERT LEE CARR _.J Upon motion of Raymond N. Miller, nor him to withdraw as introduced from in the the evidence papers counsel/ by in this and filed case leave his as an exhibit r ~ ~~ is record on the given book, behalf ~. ~ / of the defendant, and directed his attorney. to and deliver the said Enter: Clerk of this record book Court to is hereby authorized Raymond N. Miller, or ��t /2 ~ IA/-e .A I IJ~v--f 3_p\.i-l-P""tC~ I (-.et.<.-./~ j /4 ht~ v ~ p ( Ca.. -v I ~( 4 {)p-fQ ~ -t, fJ.v ( ·1-t 1 /1>z '? p(; '1 ~ ,1 -,,c.:r---I -f I ✓ T w 0 --v I ��J Docket No. 7 r ~ ~ 9--~--/J~ o/ "'J.,f/",)1,':~ ,r ✓.. w ....~~~ ) 7 ; COMMONWEAL TH of VIRGINIA ;ol 'Z £:, y-~ ~ ~r~ ~ ~ b ....4-~ ? , yt, ,tc . ,'VO I ) #2 ) ALBERTLEE CARR ff( ~-~ )r~~ Felony ( sodomy) ) • ),Jr'r f!P_r. ~ vs. l • Lawrence IV Own. // H. Hoover ( x) Appointed ,-; u.11- ( Ii l'Jvz-t p: d. ) f Ir" "0 ' ' '0 " I 1 • CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. ��I ;,;r,,,.,.-~~~~~t~ ' ~/~ ~ • - ~Li .5 cfty \. -#. t 4+ I _J. . ' /J J~ •· ~~ ~~ • �J -+I- -+ -----4- - ---- -- ---------- ---- ---, ---++--- ------ - -- -- --- ----- ---- ---------- ,-+ - �STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGB:AM, to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF The grand of the of the State County of Rockine;ham and of said County, present that 1951, in said assault jurors ID COUNT_: at its August of Virginia, nov1 term, attending 1952, ALBERT LEE CARR, on or about County, did unlawfully upon Melvyn Pittman, and commit a crime against the body of the said the Circuit upon their the 27th child by having Melvyn Pittman against the body Court oaths do day of April, and feloniously a_male nature in and for make an of the age of 7 years, carnal knowledge the peace of and dignity of the Commonwealth of Vir inia. This and Chief before indictment Julius the grand is found upon the testimony F. Ritchie, jury to give witnesses evidence. of Melvyn Pittman sworn in court and sent �1 l ~ ~ ~ \1 ~ ~ t:- l t J'; {J ~ ~\~ ~ COf.1M 0If.1f&'\.L TH v. Term, IWJIC TMENT Foreman 1952 ALB~RT LEE C~RR August bill: FELONY A true WITNESSES: Melvyn Pittman Chief Julius F. Ritchie George D. Conrad Corm:1onwealth 1 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Albert Lee Carr Subject The topic of the resource Sodomy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with sodomy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit 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 1952 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway 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_016_010 Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_016_009_commonwealth-v-albert-lee-carr.pdf 6b5ef389b57bee106427ab85ff798fc2 PDF Text Text A PA-104 JP-50~1- [) FFI Cf AL COUNTY WI-II RECEIPT FOR DEPOSIT IN LIEU OF RECOGNIZANCE 33178 E OF S FEE FOR TAKIN -~--=----,,+----+----19.=l__ SSEMBLY 1940 CHAPTER ACTS t-2...,L CASH f-4 ANCE 335 DUPLICATE-TO COURT OR JUSTI ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To~wit: that on the ..I§.1 ............... day of... ........~.~.~.Y....................................................., 19...~.?. . BE IT REMEMBERED, ..... ~.~.~.f.~.J..JJ.~ ...g..~.~·~···································• principal and ................. 9.~.$.H.................................................................... . surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ...............1:1.~fl.~Y. ... ~1.A..T.J....................................................... . ...... ~.~J.f:.: ...G.9.t(~,..1 ..$..$..!.QN~.B......................................................................................, of the said county of Rockingham, (J. and acknowledged P. or Ball Commissioner} themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of.. ................ FIFTEEN HUNDREJt NO LOO-------- ............................................................:-::.....................................................................................Dollars, to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, 1500.00 ( $.................................... ), for the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition : · ............................................................................................................ ALBERTLEE. CAFIR . That if the sa1d shall personally appear before. the Circuit Court l\X!X)Ji<.w~Oi:<X~t of R>ock.1110crham Coun ty, a t th e Cour th ouse o f of t~ • t y, on ti1e................. 24TH:..............clay sat·ct Coun ................. ~ .Y.~~........................... ...~XiX>'tX<X-i<X "'/,. ~JgX~).00:(XXXXX~~XKXXXXX..XXXXXXX.XKX. ..XX., 19...~.~. and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then . . . concernmg . and there answer the Commonwealth of V1rg1ma . ........................................................................... I ~IDIC TrvENT CHARGING ASSAULT a certam . charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. ANDUPO;~THE FURTHER CONDI Tl OMTHATTHE SAID ALBERTLEE CARR SHALLKEEPTHE PEACEAND~ OF GOODBEHAVIOR UNTIL SAID CHARGEIS~FINALLY IN WTTNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ............l..S.I.................... day of ...........✓-.~.l,J............ . ········································, 19•••~.~••~ •• d (fl -u 0 (.f) rr. d 0 ""T'\ • �7 BONJ AL5ERf LEE CARR v. ' 7 ,- co~:~J.ONWE ALTH OF VIRGIN IA rr >- 7 �TRIAL JUSTICE Criminal N~ 10038 Docket Com'th V. .Albert Lee Carr Defendant Appearance date Trial Date COURT A �AW- l to E. E. Martin Sgt. �~omp. Form 18 STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF---Rock&i~nHg~h~a~~~,.---,\~'a~o>------- l No. lO, 038 A To-Wit: TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Whereas, E. E. Martin, Sgt Hbg Police has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, J.C. Swartz Clerk (Name) of the said County, that _______________ _ (Title) -'Al=b-=-=e-=-rt-=-=L:.-=e:...=e:._::C:....:ac..=r:.-=r:...a,'--=Ful'-==k=-s~R_uc:c:.:..:nL., _V~a-=-•____________________ in the said County did on the 2,3rd day ot __ ~,...... Ii~m~e.,.__ _________ 19-5.2-: make Unlawfully--.and-felonio.usJy: Nature by having carnal knowledge of the body of said child, against the peaceand dignity of the Commonwealthof Virginia These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice Court of the said County, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon __ Julius -- John F. Ritchie Smj as witnesses. th, P.O. -C..-~P-----• --- color ____ Address --------·-------□ color Address _____ color Address ______________ color Address color Address __________ _ --------□ _ ----□ _ ----□ �STA TE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF to-wit: I. -------------------- Trial Justice Justice of the Peace a in and for the County afor~said, State of Virginia, do certify that as his suret _____ and--------------------------to the Commonwealth ($________ of Virginia ,•have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars in the sum of------------------------------------- ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, he rendered, )'et upon this condit1"on•.That the sa1·~---------------·-----, _ County, on the _____ of ______________________ lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to shall appear before the TrialCircuit Court Justice day of ______________ _ ~ 19___ , at _______ M., at ________________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to an~wer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order ?f a competent court; and upon the further condition that the said from the date hereof. shall keep the peace and be of good behavior -- days for a period of , 19___ day of T_J., J.P. ~-~ c.... § n0 ~ ;. p, 0 8 f-1· c+ ::r I-'<: ::r (1) (I) ~ <J> '-0 Cl) I-'• Vl::S Cll ~ l'v . s:::::s P...a• p, p... 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Ill ., 0 v.J CX> '< ::h ::, (1) 0 I-' 0 ... ,~,., .::, to ., X l"l '° 'O 0. ~ f ~- .., ;:;_ < c:: ;. (1) Ill (1) ., :s ~ Ill E r, 0. (1) oq 0 (fl ~ :s (1) o.- :,- fr p. (l) X (1) ;; r, 0 r, :,- ::s(l) • Ille I"> 'O c+ Ii ::r Ill t-' '<l c....0 n 0 3 30 t11 (1) Cll ..., 0 "' (1) "' "' ~ .., (1) (1) .., (1) r, 0 n 0 oq :s ;:.· c:: ::< :s (1) 0. �Docket No. d((p 4 t./. COMMONWEAL TH of VIRGINIA #/ ) vs. ) Felony ( sodomy) ) I .ALBERT LEE CARR I l.t. - ..... / Lawrence H. Hoover d• ==--=-==--==--=~=__:::_____.:__.==-------=-----:------P• ( X) Own 1952 June C'l f µ,vi, Appointed 30. Return plea n.g. I- ) of G.J.; def. arr. & ~(1 ~ ~ ~ ~ l'la"B ~-- ( . A/'. /A_ i~._ ~ fr -}fa lf ~ ~tJ..~ CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. ��STATE OF VIRGINIA, COU1JTYOF ROCIGNGH.M:1,to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The rand body of the of said jurors County County, of the State of Rockingham at its June ALBERT LEZ CARR, on or about said County, did feloniously about feloniously nature, by then in the the did county the This Ritchie before Jarvis peace and. Officer the gr2nd 1Ltll~ W to-wit, Ritchie, is found John Smith, jury years, to f:ive against of the witnesses evidence. carnal the order testimony sworn in Ritchie, and there crime day and year against afore~aid, knowl-edgP of of nature, Commonwealth upon the 1952, upon one Ja~vis having Court do present day of June, and then on the the Circuit oaths and abominable feloniously and diGnity indictment 23rd detestable the upon their make an assault the and there, aforesaid, the age of four cow.nit body of the against the in and for and nov, attending terr:1, 1952, that a male child of Virginia, of Vir~inia. of Chief in Court Julius and sent F. �# / ;/?/, INDIC'I'!8NT COMivIOH:JEALTH V. 1952 ALB2RT L0~ CARR bill: Term, FELONY June A true rR 1JI'l 1l'IBSS:CS: Conrad A~torney Chi e f Juli us F . "U t c 11. .: e Officer John Smith George D. Commonwealth's � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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F N orm o. 777 Commonwealth of Virginia, to-wit: Q9-unt:y_________________ o f_,_.,;:..;;Ro c kingham ________________, Circuit In the sad Court of October county County The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the , now attending the Rockingham Circuit within twelve months prior to the finding of this indictment, August sai<;l did , feloniously female child under sixteen years, make an assault, of age, county JR • day of :f11'ty-four in and upon the body of Virginia years to-wit, and in fhe Hollar, and her the said Virginia Hollar, did attempt against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. and Marcella Virginia Hollar, a of the age of eight know, Upon the evidence of of or about to-wit, onfthe 7th , in the year one thousand nine hundred and county, carnally Court of the said E•u·MER D • CARR, upon their oath present that Term, 1~4 Deputy Sherif'f Hollar, witnesses sworn in open Court and sent to the grand jury to give evidence. W8 rren Spitzer, to �7/ ]tJ INDICTMENTFOR A FELONY { l AL'TH -2~~. George D. Conrad Commonwealth's Attorney D ,~I.!---/-'3-l----------F;~eman. A TRUE BILL ELMER __D.._ __QAHR,_ __.IR...-------------· vs. COMMO]xWE 1/tjl .l t. I �Virginia. My name is Elmer D. Carr, I am 29 years of age. Jr. My address is Bergton, I have been told that I need not make this statement unless I des re to do so; that everything I say must be of my own free will, and that anything I say can be and will be used against me in a criminal prosecution. I have also been told that I am entitled to counsel. Nevertheless, I do make the following voluntary statement this 1st day of September, 1954 in the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, Court House, Harrisonburg, Virginia, in the presence of Deputy Sheriff Warren Spitzer. I have known Marcella Hollar since around 1950 or 1951. Charlie Sites took me to her house where they were living then. It was back of Timberville close to Campbells store. Both of us had intercourse with her that day up in an orchard. I have been having intercourse with her ever since, off and on, on the average of once a month. She has been living at present address for around a year. We have had intercourse since she has lived there about 12 or 14 times. I would always pull up to the gate and blow the horn and she would come out and bring the children. Children would~ usually stay in car and we would go out somewhere .!ll.'X;wewould usually go to one place on up the creek from the bridge down under the bank. I have given children candy and chewing gum from time to time. Do/ not know names of any of them I would usually go there around 1:00 o'clock p.m. Never went there at night. last Around first of :.k:kixmonth--I know it was on a Saturday I went up there as always in my car, a 1950 Ford. I parked at the gate and blew the horn. The kids came out. I said where is your mother? They said in the house. I said well I will go up and park and tell her to come up along the creek. They said all right.. I went p an parke • 0 It.&"~ ..;..-~-.-........... ~~··-·....... ·_JAJ;m near went in to tell Marcella, ..."".t.l know that little girl was one '"t«cdl~~. bridge. I went on down to the fence. Kids came on out there then • . them where their mother was and they said she is in there. I stood there awhile tal~iB§G:.and then Marcella came out. When she came out I was sitting .!lDl ~ne fence. by the bank. The little girl was sitting by the fence near some honeysuckles. Marcella asked me what I was doing. I said I was waiting there for her. She said 11Have you been fooling with that girl? 11 I said, "No, indeed, I have not touched her in any shape or form." That is exactly what I said. We talked some more and she said she wasn 1 t going with me and that she didn 1 t like for me to be out there with the kids by the.mselves. I said 11Pll right if you don 1 t want to go, why then I will go home." I got in my car and went on home. ~ ~/YI/JI CA/ u, E /9 t 7'/-/ c )C /7' ( /} ', ?EUwiJ: {7ll1Ut ])El'.1..2, JH~>-,-$) /'f.;,-.tf,, Ii, y· I fr, ��The last time I was out there was Monday of this week; I went out there and parked at the gate and got out of the car and s~w the boys and asked them if ~~rcella was there. They said she was and I told them to tell her to come out here. She came out on the porch and I asked her if she was going along and she said no. That is all that was said and I got in the car and left. correct I have read the above statement to the best of my knowledge. and it is true and I The following is an additional made by me on the 1st day of September, as referred to mn page 1. voluntary statement 1954 in the same office The first time I met Marcella I told her my name was Carl Elkins and that I lived at New Market, Virginia. I told the kids the same thing the last time I was there on :Monday of this week when one of them asked me. dd1Ud ��The following by me this 1st Commonwealth's This statement pages made by is a supplemental statement, made voluntarily day of September, 1954 in the office of the Attorney, Courthouse, Harrisonburg, Virginia. supplements an earlier statement written on two me on this date. About that time that Marcella accused me of messing with the girl I remember th t I did give the little girl some chewing gum that day 0 ang_tb t I hadhbeentnrinking--but I just drank a beer or twoJ r~ as muc as nree. I got the beer at Benny Carr•s. I on 1 t remember w eJ:>-eI got the chewing gumo T gave all o the kids gum down there at the fence while I was waiting for Marcella to come out. I gave them a stick apiece. Now that I think about it I am not absolutely when Marcellax accused me of messing with the girl that say "That's a goddamm lie. I have read the correct. above statement and it is true sure that I didn't and �'• �Commonwealth v. Carr INSTRUCTION The words Court, have been defined comparison leaves doubt" as that state and consideration and the defense, cannot "reasonable the minds that the defendant i as used in the instructions of mind which, of all the evidence, is guilty I /J,,--vr:f-Jj AAJI 2-,~. after faith and belief of the charge. of this a full both of the Commonwealth of the jury in that condition say that they feel an abiding the case, NO. that they from the evidence in �V ,, (• ' �Commonwealth v. Carr INSTRUCTION The Court of witnesses right testify to consider more worthy directly of the trial, appearing of credit, the jury that where opposite the relationship if any, in the result ing circumstances instructs NO. each other, a number the jury has a of the witnesses, their and from all the other on the trial, and to give credit interest, surround- which witnesses accordingly. are �r·'. �Commonwealth v. Carr INSTRUCTIONN6. The Court instructs commit an offense, of the offense, and is not sufficient unless you believe of the accused be found guilty . , the jury unaccompanied the consummation 7 that mere preparation by any act manifestly beyond a reas·onable amounteed doubt that and, rape. that toward act therefore the act or acts to more than mere preparation of attempted designed does not amount to an overt to consummate an attempt; to he cannot ��Commonwealth v. Elmer D_. Carr, Jr. CHARGETO JURY If you find of attempted rape say so and fix discretion for the accused, as charged his less assault in the punishment exceeding hundred twelve dollars, If you find more. three him guilty then by confinement months, indictment, at death indictment, and battery, Jr., in jail life rape him guilty say so and fix for such fine him not guilty, for of attempted or by a fine or by both you will years. but find you will guilty or in your in the penitentiary than If you do not find as charged in the punishment by confinement any term not Elmer D. Carr, a period of his not not exceeding five and imprisonment. you will say so and no er ��Commonwealth v. Jr. Elmer D. Carr, INSTRUCTION The Court of witnesses and the instructs is a question jury have the right appearance of the witnesses of testifying, testimony, their apparent their of the witness witnesses relative credit and from all appearing on the weight the jury; from the their manner and consistency candor of intelligence, in the result other if any, of the trial, surrounding determine of credit of and fairness, to the parties, of any such testimony, accordingly. for stand, or lack on the trial, are more worthy the credibility to determine of the witness any appear, stances that exclusively apparent intelligence the relationship the interest jury the reasonableness their if the circum- which and what is the and to give �:.., J. : •(JJ .. ..., I ~ J r .! ..t r J ' J1 , IJ < r f , �Commonwealth v. Elmer D. Carr, Jr. INSTRUCTION2 In considering burden of proving doubt, the Court whether the guilt imaginable or possible man must be proved or possible the presented jury trial beyond every overlook doubt is a to be confused with say that imaginable, a conceivable, consideration case, to create inferences jury from lack should the natural fact The jury and cannot nor can you go beyond of guilt. bear in mind that any such from conflicting of any particular essential and not a mere doubt nonessential doubt, of the to the evidence including of evidence, proof of a material its of the proof to be drawn therefrom. the or from questionable accused sufficienty of this to find arising fact, to the proof concerning testimony, should be a of the guilt immaterial of and circumstances. after a reasonable of the evidence, to prevent and honest your minds are you from reaching the accused, If, for not A reasonable the law does not must limit Furthermore, If, meaning. doubt, such evidence such evidence the ·you should and is not guilty inferences go beyond doubt that on reason, upon the at the reasonable doubt jury beyond reasonable doubt. In passing charge, the nor its which is founded the Commonwealth has met its of the accused instructs the word "reasonable" doubt or not then in such a state a convinced belief the commonwealth has failed on the other consideration left consideration of all hand, the conviction of the truth beyond all reasonable after evidence of doubt of the guilt to meet its as of burden. an impartial and reasonable in the case, you have an abiding of the charge, doubt. of all you are then satisfied �r �Commonwealth v. Carr INSTRUCTION The Court to be innocent there suspicion the evidence conviction it their of his guilt, nor is it sufficient supports guilty beyond a reasonable of the jury any reasonable the law makes o:f'probability to convict, the jury that the law presumes until he is proven is upon the minds the accused, theory instructs however, the charge with the evidence strong, doubt, and if and that mere is not sufficient weight or preponderance in the indictment, so clearly the accused doubt of the guilt of duty to acquit him, if the greater his guilt must be proved consistent NO. but to warrant that there of his is no reasonable upon which he can be innocent. ��Commonwealth v. Elmer D. Carr, Jr. INSTRUCTION1 The Court instructs this case and the guilty the and depending instructions of either jury that under the upon your conclusions of the Court, attempted under the accused statutory rape, indictment in the evidence may be fiound or assault and battery, or not guilty. The Court further instructs the statutory rape is committed relations with a female under her consent, and whether or without accomplishing such act; able act that towards carrying you may further rape believe such offense Jr. as charged of rape The Court further of age, the in question, it need not then to beyond a reasoninter- some overt you should find in the indictment him even though abandoned his purpose was completed. the as to demonstrate jury that such an overt act it must be an act of an intention towards be the last in may consent he committed he voluntarily instructs and directed with to have sexual must amount to more than mere preparation; such a nature whether is used child evidence purpose, of male has sexual intended and that that the crime or not force from the out that that years and even though Hollar of attempted before sixteen Elmer D. Carr, with Virginia guilty when an adult and if you believe doubt course the act, jury to commit the offense accomplishing proximate act towards that purpose, but the consummation of if you believe from the offense. The Court the evidence of Virginia Hollar, clothing, intent to have rape exposed his or put his sexual amounted such intercourse, attempted instructs the beyond a reasonable of her conduct further doubt penis, intercourse act you should as charged that that with on his find the accused and attempted hand or fingers to an overt then jury said part to remove some on her privates, child, with and that directed the accused in the indictment. took hold such towards guilty of having �,t �-2- The Court further guilty of attempted intercourse physical capable acts assault Jr. part with instructs as charged of would be impossible that the jury that doubt for the parties and battery Hollar, but that you should in the if you believe that amount to an attempt then act may be act. assault of Virginia child, a person law does not require committed said that the completed involved the intended did not and battery jury beyond a reasonable or handling on his relations further evidence Elmer D. Carr, touching as the the even though the parties of completing The Court from the rape between reasons, instructs the accused, by unlawful such act or to have sexual find indictment. him guilty of be ��1 2 December 23, 1954 3 COMMONWEALTH 4 v. 5 ELMERD. CARR, JR. 6 7 8 THE COURT : A1 1 r i g h t , gen t l e men, t he Cou r t i s ready 9 10 to resume with the trial 11 Jr. of the case of Elmer D. Carr, On motion of the accused, 12 a view of the scene of this 13 incident has been directed 14 thejury, in company with several 15 Judge and the accused the alleged will crime just 17 to view the area, 18 purpose 19 appreciate 20 trial 21 premises, 22 return 23 the case. of enabling case. and the presiding go henceforth to better the jury and the court attendants 24 What officers are going to go? 25 SHERIFF STRAWDERMAN: Those three. OVERTON LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA for the and more clearly heard on the of the view of the for the resumption COURT merely you have already On the conclusion C an opportunity territory, you possibly that to the scene of the jurors the surrounding to the courtroom That means that officers to afford the evidence of this by the Court. will immediately of the trial of �1 .v G 8 I .1L 2 i rl 1 l o c n e :>c e ri i to j 6 d J Z n 6 om j 6 rl f .j o ene::,.: erlt erl.t ,ol xrs,sm ,r,sef:> srlt ,,.f9J lo ibsm, i lo isi~t fr i 9 ~x10:ti,,ef jsd rl xbss,rs wsiv 1 UOJ 6 , ri J o:t rit·,ols:.rnsrl ,om bns, erli no b1 v iv 9rlf lo b 9 2 u ::>.:>s s rt t l o n o i J om n 0 d b 9 .t:J n €•b i ::rni I op Ir iw bsz11:>::> ~➔ rlj bns SlJbuL 1 '{ 1 i O n9 9 d 2 b nib uo11ue erlt ,es,s t r i g ?. noizul::>no:> ~.tn bnsf ts erlt lo noitamu2e1 erlf t,uo:> srl:t ,ol n siv ~rl i i svsrl uox f rlt s~1sbivs J 0 srli . sz :> c! i rl J ot ,0 Jsi~s,q s el 1 . I s i ••t 0 rU b, mon,t,uo:> erlt oJ 1uJa, ois:> 1 srlt J c �2 1 2 THE COURT: Mr. Spitzer, are going to take the jury 3 4 hold up your right and Mr. Haney to view the premises. Let me swear the three 5 - Mr. Raynes, of you. Stand, please, and hands. Do you, and each of you, solemnly 6 sworn officially 7 you will 8 twelve members of this 9 them safely designated well and truly officers swea~ as three of this court, keep in your custody, jury, and that that together, the you wi 11 transport to the scene of the alleged crime out of which 10 the case 11 them to engage 12 you permit 13 and, 14 by crossing 15 po i n t des i g na t e d o n. t he s ke t c h o r d raw i ng, here to f o re f i 1e d 16 as evidence 17 18 in trial has arisen; in no communication any others further, and that that to engage case, will 20 THE COURT: 21 The Court would further think with them; merely designate stationary at the at the point MR. CONRAD: Do you want the plat It might be well. nor will in communication the fence and standing 19 permit with others, you, Mr. Spitzer, by you in this , with the formee cross. you will designated to go with them? it might be well. direct 22 take this plat 23 indicated by the formee cross 24 then be afforded 25 the surrounding you, Mr. Spitzer, with you, and, as you stand COURT LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, will to compare the map with area on the ground; C. OVERTON at the point on the map, the jurors an opportunity to VIRGINIA that no evidence will �~:~ .,M I • C. bns z n'<s5l • ~IM .,e bns "";ms1q \bns:t2 .9B6efq ot siv 9:ij 10 • UO'{ rl :t '<1UL ·1 fl f .) irlg i, .ebnsrl s,s o:t gniog ' ,j ,uox 1 s e .t9_J I 1SEH''Z Jtit 7 : nrno:J3HT .,M Jiq2 qu bf fl (, i,uo~ :t rlJ tim, q lfi rif iw :-iods::iin 1w ·1oi'l .21erlto Uiw ;_rnerlf I , efsngic>.sb n iJ.6Ji,;ummo:i xis, ni f i~ m .1es:tiq2 a~t !s x1snoiJsJa be r i 1 oJ z·,srl:to •• .,M \(ns t rt .uo ni ~ erlt ~2s::i J im,f,Q \,sit,u·t iaob er J J frioq eirlt lse6:J ni u UO'( vd , o 1 o e, s d . 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WHARTON:Yes, sir. sufficiently or between the respecting matters Your only function cover it? THE COURT: May I ask where the transportation 11 SHERIFF STRAWDERMAN:It is right THE COURT: How many automobiles? 14 SHERIFF STRAWDERMAN: Three. 15 THE COURT: Do you have another out on North Court car available to take Carr? 17 SHERIFF STRAWDERMAN: Yes, sir. 18 THE COURT: Just 19 follow 20 view and then return 21 cars with the others take the accused by himself and have him right him to the court. there and for the Where do you say th are? 22 SHERIFF STRAWDERMAN: North Court Square. 23 THE COURT: Gentlemen, 24 is? Square. 13 16 and marked on the map 10 12 will the jury your hands to keep together until 25 C. OVERTON COURT LEE REPORTER HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA is turned their return. over in �srlJ n~swJsd bsrl ad/ nssdsd -d r-~--n~ds:iin.1mmo:i on Js~ :-7 .-b,s~rl ,x,uL •rl/ lo •1.dmsm srlJ bnB 2,aail~: ,a ! 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J , 1 o :, s rl j oj rU1ovi f1llOJ ,iorlJ bns a,snio f i:nu ;n i Al~lvfllV N war fol ri n , u t o , n a rl J b n s w s i v 79rlfsgot v10~s:13VO fl31"rlOC!3'1 rit i :vll\11i51JOWMlT2111r'JH2 L------33.J srO '.:) TfllJQ:'.' ,Dflu8v10<lll'lf!AH qee~ of abnsrl ,uo'{ er OS �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby command~d to summon __ •______ ~?.,-~~-~-P-.~··-~-~J1.~~1....~!-~~-~.Y.-'~---:-----···-··- Hollar, ..Davi_d_.Hollar, .and __De_puty ..Sheri:t'f _.w.A •...Spitzer·····-···-·····••· to appear before ~;udge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court -~~ . 19...5 House thereof, at • o'clock, a. m., on the .._?.4..-...day oL ...__ :p~-~-~~1:?-~;r;-.-······-··-·• J+ to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against ·--·····--·---··-···--·-······ . ···--··-···-·-·· ···-····-·····-···-·-·····--·-EL:MER _.D •... CARR,_···JR•········-···•·••-·-···-··-····-·-·--······---····----····· who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, t the Court House, the -·-14-·--··day of ___.De..c.e.mhe.r_..____ ·-···• 19_..5.4,an in the .... 9 lf the Commonwealth. TH& SBJ.l'ICE PUSS, HAI. .. JSON ■ UI.G, YA. �Commonwealth v) Witness Elmer §ubpoena D. Carr, To Dec. at EXECUTEl).~;0¥-·······-'N Jr. 22, 9:00 1954 a.m. THE COUNTYOF ~INOHAM BY DELIVERINGA TRUECOPY OF THE WITH~,......., ~~ ,4-u;.c~ '«-.$-Jt:,.,,_.,,,.. ...-..c_ ··- ......... $..1::LA¼-...................................... . ........:.:.~~.~.e:L~ ................................. . d-.t'✓ .. • ..........IN PERSON. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: (~.~.r..e..~<?.!:l:., ....'.{Jr. .e..i.!:l:t~) .................................................................. .. ................... .P..a...Y.i..d. ... P.<?..Y.~ '-· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on th/;,.'ld .. day of. .....D.e.G.~P'.ll>.~.+.., say in behalf of the Defendant .....19 ...54to testify and the truth to in the prosecution of the Commonwealth against...................................... .. .............................................. Elme.r....D.,....C.ar.r.............. who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ............................................................. .. ~ And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ......l.S.t.h ...... day of ...P..~G.E;:!m..P..E;:!f., ..... 19..5.4,and in tbJ. 7 th e Commo wealt �v. ,,. ,,. ----···· INPERSON. C l'nllllTV CQPY OF THE WITHINS TO hi1r/.es .S • • V· u ;'l' RUE \i ... 1 -,,~\) ...... , u_ing a member of urport thereof -~-,; ~ cP'0~ ,,,_:,~· ~;;. );;},\,\-cf)'.--'~ ~ ._, ,*v"' \r-h6r ,, ·l ' £, \'.:t-" {d_~-.-. \.. ~~~ .\? o\'. \\~\iC"-1---' C,y \:--· ,.,,. ·G1 r - ~~S.R.C. bq...h1,_o_"l'.1- ROCKINGHAMBY DELIVERING t 'j_, f ~- ~~ 'f ;_ECU'.I.' tr_; . IN THE COUNTY Or to her, usual place of abo~-~~ his familY above the age of true COPY of L_... rplaceol abode, Exe ___ Not lindi~ <><(rl .at his usual �Comp Form 650-2M B Books-11-50 RECEIPT 1/ Connty of Jt; ..../jj Received of_..,__//1/~~h~) C. ...... - ~ FOR FEES n £~, , L 80873 COLLECTED Virginia /~ ____,,')'----'-""-)_£~1:.~· f'>-->---"~------ I ---,; ~ --~----4-~L==<---'-=&--Z=~-=-=-"-------For ____,:J__"'---· /) .,~;:P; ::+-e or Process oO/ //c O c_____ 19.5j"_ $ ,.2(() -------..... On_________ DOLLARS 19__ Dace of Service In matter of---'~~=,__---"- .-='G..;-·..--,,.,c,Ldt---6,-G'-1--------- Deputy-Sh~riff-S ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: "Jimmy" Hollar You are hereby commanded to summon •...................................................................................... . f to appear before th'o 16'tfe of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at 1(J(ooo'clock, a. m., on the ....22 .....day of.. . .Ie.c.emb.e:r-.............., 1954, to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .............................. . ................................................... ELMER...D,....CARR,....JR. ......................................................... . who stands charged with and indicted for a felony JU~. And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J.~)Mff~~~t, J.5........day of ......D.ec.e.mhe.r ........... , 19.54-., an TH& SE1'YJCE PllEJS, HAI.I.JSONBU&G, 1'.A.. at the Court House, the el. �Commonwealth v .') •.1:aqOJ Witness ~r s!<t.Elmer Subpoena D. Carr, Jr. 22, 1954 at 9:00 a.m. To Dec. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ______ Y.~!'.g!~J-~---~-~-P--~!'.___________________________________ _ to appear before tht; /B?foe of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, at ~'clock, a. m., on the ____ g!?______ day of.. _____ ;Q~s;:-~_m:b_~_:r ____________ , 19__ 5_JJ. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against -----------------------------_ CARR.__ .JR._______________________________________ _ ________________ . _______________________________________ ELMER __ D. ___ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony JJtB!mfl~r. And this you shall not omit under penalty. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ~~~ t, at the Court House, the -~-~---------day of ____ ;Q~_C_~_1,.11b~_:r ____________ , 1954--, a ·l\the l _ e r of the Commo wealth. THB SEI.VICE PllESS 1 HA&USONBUR.C 1 'YA. �THE COUN'rY 01 ~ '{...) t,iJERIFF E:1MA~ . ROC~NGHAM COUNTY -~t COPY ROCKINGHAM BY DELIVERI ~ECUTE3//'7/-vIN • . 9 IXI+="" \.J1. 0 t-' 0....0 ....0.. .. I\) ct- I\) n, (I) () t:J 0 1-3 ,,. • ~ .. ~ ~ Cl IXI t:J . ~ !3 (I) t:x:J t-' Cl n, CD ~ 0 Id O" gi fll to ::s (I) ctp' t-' IXI (I) 0 § 0 .... ~ ct:E: - < • �Witness Subpoena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: f the Commonwealth of Virginia to summon _________ ~ to appear before the Trial Justice Court of said County, sitting ___ ~Jv J~'f_,___· _--'t.._dayof to give evidence in behalf of in the pending case of ~'lo--,, , 19-ti, at Harrisonburg, _ ' Virginia, at the hour of____,j.J._'t,,_,,1'-'h}~-.,,£.-,, ______ m said County, of that day ,41..., --=~::.::•="""==--Jl="'-'-"--------'--':-----'-,~-----'-'--'------------------ v. Given under my hand this/ ~ .J..,1_ day of._---¥-----1ri::.-:--'t:'------, 19~. c~ Subs. Clerk 7-52-SM-Garrison on �'iJ' .-v L.:. ~ ;-- ' s,HJHFF "() hP.r, usual place of ab~ his family above ti . .., ....5 ,~ (I) ,.... (') o ---;-----bY )::,,. w p F- z ' - r:: rn <-t g (I) () n· .... ~ rPb :,;- ........to_.._ =t;..1...-~~'-----at ···-····•,,-.·-=·· ..r-of abode, Execut~d ' "' ::l (I) 0 'O O" r:: [JJ rn rn (I) ::l ;:;: ~ :< ,...__,...__,-.,. ROCKlf~GHAM COUNTY NOL flnOing ....t-~ true copy of th· place . -c ~rJ y~i~ COfJNTY u i •• • ~ DELI" ,..,~.:r A TRUE A.L.STP.AVJDEr.LVU~ P::>S' , a u1:1uo. delivering hl:, I(_ �Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff Yoii are hereby commanded to summon...... .Virginia of Rockingham County, Greeting: ..Ro.11.ar.., ....De.p.ut.y ...Sher.if.f .......... . ~.~!.~~~ ...~P;.~.~.~~r ...~.~·~···~~!.?.~.~.;.~ ...~.?.~.~~.~ ............................................................... . to t(!flobefore at ' the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof, o'clock, a. m., on the .......llth .....day of. .... ....Oct.o.b.e.r.............................................. .54, 19 .. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND JURY ...................... .................................................. :v .•... ELMEiJ::C ...D.•....C.ARR,. ....JR•............................................................... who stands charged with a felony ~r. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. at the Court House, the .....4th .......... THE SERVICE PUS~• J-IARRJSONBURC, VA. �Commonwealth v. ) Grand Jury Summons Elmer D. Carr, 0 0 ltj ~ 0 Jr. '"tj To Oct. 11, 1954 at ~:40 a.m. !::tl t?-. g~ D-1 HO 0 z 1-3 Qt:Ij :J t::I H J .. ~z H '/-.S 'I EXECUTE, _____ THE COUNTY0 ROCKINGHAMBY DEL f--3 < l:I_1 ::r: !. COPY OF THE WITB.l.t........ TO_._,.....,__,,_ ___..____,.,_,_~..:;.,.....::a., -=---.._._.--.L.i OCKII ~HAN _____ ___ ::,.1 l:I_1 , _ �Comp. Form 18-A STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF ____________ _ I No. ______ To-Wit: _ TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE OFFICER: Whereas, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, (Name) of the said County, tha~--------------- (Title) _______________________________________ did on th~ _____ _,n day o._ ____________ _, 19__ the said County ; Unlawfully __________ _ These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice Court of the said County, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color Address ---------------□ color Address ---------------□ color Address ---------------□ ------------------- color Address ---------------□ ------------------- color Address ---------------□ ------------------- as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this _____ ~ay o._ _______________ (Title of Issuing _ Officer) 19__ (Seal) �~ .-...- ..................... -··----·-------__ _..,,.._ __________ -.-...... .. .. aforesaid, State of Virginia, do certify this day ~ ac~eda-ed as ::7e----~A,ve to the Commonwealth /O!)t:J ($ e ~()-(---i.4-i. of Vira-inia in the sum of 1 •4l ------ ), to be made and levied of their respe be th~ves ~ indebted --,t-!c>-o Dollars , and tenements to the use of said_..k,:;:::::~~::!...~L~~~:!:.,--,,.:f::L:.' __ , shall appe at ---""-"'--=-M,, t ~A/.µ:!!:::::2.a~~~~~===➔---• Virginia, and at any time or times to which t proceedings may be continued or further heard, and b ny court thereafter havi g or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the chariz;e is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that tIJ n n .."' ('") 0 ,-j 0 X c:: (1) n ~c "Ij s· c:,. ::s s- E !" (1) 0 "' < s. C:,.'O "' ;;;· t::) ;. (') 0 :ii-: t<l >-:l (1) (') 0 s:: z s:: 9 "-z 0 V. ~ > t'"' !. s:- s· n :r "... - 1111 !" :t> ::s C. >-:l ::i: - r s:- ..., 0 i;J :::1 :::, (1) ,-j 0 E n0 3 3 0 :::, ::;! (1) ~ Ul C: 3 3 0 :::, s· :IQ "' en s:- ~ g- > 0..., 0 (1) (1) en ~ g- ._ ~ (1) "Ij "' "' (1) -., > ;; 0 c:,. 0 n (1) ., (1) (") ;. a:: >... ... ;. ... ., :,;OQ (1) (1) ~ 0:, ~ ~ iii' ., c:,. '< s. "' (") 0 ., ~ c:: c:,. ., C. (1) '< :::, .., "' .., ..., ~ 'O .... 0 0:, 0 ., ..., 5.., l)q 5· F ., "' '< 0 ~ 0 0... ....:, t<l < ::;· 0 :Jq "' 5· -::, -::, ~ er (1) p· ., " .., 0 .., 8, (1) ;. c:,. V, " " "' £'. ~ '< En 0 '---':;· <: (') a:: 0 en >-:l I'll -.. C: g 0 u, :, ;;· -· ;. " n 0 ..., "' 1 :, l)q ~::, (1) "' (1) "' en .. ..,.., C: - >-:l :r " <: (1) <> 8, n 0 C: 0 g <> n 0 OQ :::, .;· ,.., 0. �Comp. Form STATE 18 f OF VIRGINIA COUNTY ROCKINGHAM OF TO ANY SHERIFF OR POLICE Marcella Whereas, No.1£7-1--" -,4 To-Wit, OFFICER: M. Hollar has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, _J_...,.__....,C"--L---.:.::~'--!·w..,a"-"'-t~L----------· (Name) Clerk of the Trial Justice Court of the said County, thae- ____________ _ (Title) or about 1th did on;{he in and upon the years with of age, intent by force, ==A=u<,;;gu=s=-t=--------, day ot __ body of Virginia to-wit, the against said Hollar, a female of the age of eight child to carnally the peace years, cblJd of tbe under J6 make an assault know, against and dignity: and fe] ani ously 19---54.-: Unlawfully ber w1Jl, and Gommanwealth ) These are, therefore, to command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before the Trial Justice Court of the said County, the body (bodies) of the above accused, to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon color Address ______ color Address color __ color color _ _ n [j Address ----□ _ Address -□ Address _______ _ -□ as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this_J ~ day of_--j~=~J-"L--.,,,__,,,.'LA~"' (Seal) �STATE OE V!RGINIA-COUNTY OF ___________________ ~ Trial Justice Justice of the Peace to-wit: in and for the County aforesaid, Stat~ of Virginia, do certify tL:d and -------------------------, to the Commonwealth ($________ as his sure~----, have this day each acknowledged themselves indebted Dollars of Virginia in the sum of----------------------------------- ), to be made and levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands, and tenements to the use of the Commonwealth to Circuit , shall appear before the Court Trial Justice be rendered, yet upon this condition: That the sai...____________________ of _____________________ _ County, on the _________ day of _____________ 19__ ~ , at ______ M., at _______________ ,Virginia, and at any time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court thereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the charge in this warrant, to answer for the offense with which he is charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said court, the said obligation to remain in full force and effect until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court; and upon the further condition that shall keep the peace and be of good behavior for a period of _________ the said from the date hereof. 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"'- ���TRIAL JUSTICE Criminal Docket i. ~ COURT 15792 Com'th V. cf - r1 I A1 t. R Defendant Appearance Date Trial Date o/- ;_., ;,-f A ��Docket No. J,,tj/ J/. l COMMONWEALTH vs. DEc 1954 of VIRGINIA ) ) Felony (:att.rape) ) ELMERD. CARR,JR. r. "" ~ ~U-"~--1/JJ. ~{) Appointed { 7J,~p.d. ) o ~ "CT1 ~ < "0 "'" n f.,, :. f "il ~ CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA. �• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Elmer D Carr Jr. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit 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 1954 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway 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_017_007 Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_014_012_commonwealth-v-john-k-carr.pdf 846811e1d353834cf263a53ee39a9f67 PDF Text Text EB 1946 C0Ml1l0NWEALTH v. Felony (murder) JOHN R. CARR I I I I I" �I 11~ ~-/41/.~ z-----17 p - c:l.l?evv-it., 3 ~/4~ ~~ 7 ~ r --yy,~ t w~; /.0--_~-j =--~ �������In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ............................................................. ,,,........................................................................................................................................................................... ::;:;~ar:~e :L.tJ.:..~ 0 .:;::~: :.~d= ~;.~~~·=···~0;11_1~ '"' __'" ___.,,..u __ •' __ "'•_»•l<•r2 __ •f~n,eal1h . 0tht:s~f:ur:n;ot~see::u~~eo:; ___ agoin,1..__________ _ __ ___ -------___ _ who stands charged with and indicted for a f clony ~or;-And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness._A ROBERT SWITZER. Clerk of our said C:o'lt, at the Court House, the.. ~/./1±:-A.~ .................. 194._.& and of_......... Massanetta Paper Co. Print in the ./.1..t?. ..~ear -L~.,/.:-~ 'j}~ .. L4 of tr Com~+"alt\ .. FORM NO. 5 Clerk �not finding Goldie Garr nor 1::myof her immediate 1•amily ,execued '.:J/<;J/46 by posting and leavin posted titrue copy of this summon upon her door. v:, .rv~ For <::<--:: , vca: Dpt. . _ sheriff Se.In H Callender. ( l ~ " f~ ~ , . ~~ tJ-19 -r-u ff/ tLk/, il fo,JL CQ/?f d t:LliJ:.,uA I ' ' ~ t;-_~ \ l-t~f 1J A-t o-/a,__ t ~ c1~!k.;_, ' -~ . la.., ~ '~L ~ ~ • '1\ dY-~ ~ D~-- ... 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"' ~r.-rI, 6~-~ Executed a ··---~~ t eai • ..~.2/1,.,•>11~..,.,..,.,,_, ? d Z!! ..-:~!!..~-··• tho ab& v• 16 Cfe, r '3, and -J~#-: true 1 <J0rl {l,lfµdcrJ toher, place .. t i Uli , .. /7:::. ..~.t.'-z-'.....~ .......lily dollverln.~ I . ..../4..t?!-::47 ./k~·-·· of .1,·s •..•.... ..... ~..: .._.._.......at his ···~···t~f..~ Al1r-'I ��6 Arrest Warrant The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T •t • h am County, o-w1 R oc k 1ng To the Sheriff of Said County: Whereas, --~L=a~w=r~e=n~c~e~E=-~• ~H~o~o~v~e=r ________________ made complaint and information of the said County, chat _____ on the ;,...,11s)~r 8th 111d end dignit~r day of rn9Jjciously of said County, has this day on oath before me, ~J~·~=c~·~S~v~;-='1=r~t~z .......... , ~O~l~e~r~K~~T~-~·~T~,~r.~, O~J~, ~r...... t~----T. J. or J.P. J_o_h_n __ R_._C_a_r_r ________________________ Feb. , 19----1§_, in the said County,did k--ill "'.nd murder one Franson _ unJ :3wf'ully, Cn.Jdwell, a,?3.:inst felonthe peace of t,he Corn1110nv:oalth of ·virp:inia These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said ____________________ -q_____~c ......... :;;i.r--..1.r _________________ _____________ _ _ .....T__._,_h...._. ........... ___________________ and bring to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. Given under my hand this __ l_2_t_h ___ Memo. of Commonwealth _ Witnesses: Name Address --------------------- ----- - - - - - ----- ---------- �,TATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: and for the County of Rockingham, State of and .................................. . have this day acknowledged Commonwealth indebted to the ) as to .. dollars of Virginia in the sum of.. ..... which they severally waived their exemption, themselves to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: That the said ..........shall appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County at .......................................................................................... , on the ................... day of ............. ....... .. , 19........., at .. o'clock A. M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect . 19 ....... . day Given under my hand this, T. J. or J. P. or Bail Commissioner .... «I \ .., ':\l .., .... :, 0 u <I) .~ .., <J) l{) u) z.., ..... :S f-< u Cl «I C: ·c u ~ z ~ ~ ~ C) 0 ~ ~ .... «I ~ >--I H ·-~ ...c .., d) ~ C: 0 8 8 .., <n > c:: .r::: 0 I-:> 0 '"d • .... ~ > u \fl '"d :, U «I 00 C: >: ·r.il t:: 0 --0 v> .~ .... .... «I «I .... .., <I) .... u "' ~ <J) ~ J3 j j <I) ..0 g. C\l(., 0d d • !! 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Bv 8 o C: ::, ·c .... 8::, ·-.., 0 t: ·; ti; ...... f-< < U) ~<( u< --. 00 <I) "' ~ <I) <J) <J) u <J) 0 <J) <J)'"d <I) «I C: 0 <I) I «I .., ~ <I) <I) - 0 f-< ~ «I ~ ·e -; ~ ~ ~ ~ �LAIN ·- FILED. •• _· • ��COMMONWEALTH vs._----+~~'----'-"'')_fJl'-+-_,_~'""'-Ct.= ..... /J/2/'-='------=--------- 7 DESCRIPTION ~@.. __________________________________________________ _ Last kno:n address ____}_ __ J'l_~-- Color ____ Height__j_~-~- ____if2_ S_ ____ ____ PV Eyes______ ______ Hair_ __g _ _e____ /~-o Weight_ _____ 1r ._ ____ ___ ______ _________________________ rr _________________ _ Ma,ks _____ Age ___ OF PRISONER Date of Trial_ ___ /K.{Cvtr Occupation?t {,,.c./11/4--~ --- ---- ----··----------- ---- ---- -- -- ------ -- ---- _,,,_/ 1,,-,,,..-/9 t.,{-/ _____________________________________________________________ _ Result ________) __~~----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ��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 Roc~am at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the/,//~ to testify and the tmth to say i County, at the Court House thereof, day of............................... ~···········:························· ehalf~om~agai:~ .19~., • ------------------·-········································································-·········-····································--·· who stands charge wit nd indicted for a felony M-l+~~~~ And~J;-9mal>},1~~n~enali~~~Jj'~;k1}yp-and there this ;rit. Witness, }a~~~EiM=f,llli;iiliiil~ of our said Court, at the Court House, the .. 'i.. ........ f, .. day of.. ...~r·····--·• 19.,f/t,. , and in theA .1/4 ..year of the Commonwealth. . ................................ £..~~···········•~ THE SERVICE PRESS �., ,..,. :,- C 0 - ~ r+ ::r - Ill (P s» - a, (I) ,:, 3 C 'C = I» CD ga < (D i,j 0 0CD 0 "O '< iii (') '< .... .... ::r 0 l» 0' (!) :J C: I :) 'O ., ,.., S' 0 0. .... e: • fr] 0 I - ,. )( I 0) .... II> O" (I) (I) '< (D ' 0 rrJ S:& 11> G) "O C ct 0. i I ~-/ z i ril (I) :::c E-1 (/l 0 a, ::s e-. .... Ill PH z ::..) (I) CD !".i:10 'O rzl~ )( e: :!. ::, (IQ r+ 0- ::r CD (P - 'ti ::, r::: ., IQ '8 ., 3 " 3 .... ::r a CD CD ; -,; .... 0 SI> :I~ 0 �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ............................................................................................................................ . ;6(~ :: :~:ae:~c~::~ea~h:!,u::et::t~ei!.~:f~~~.~~~°.~~.~' t~ t~ti~ an~the ::th to say i~~wL. ..~~.~~~.~~·~·~·~·~·°-·~~e 1 e_..-tl"-'7'-~JI\ who stands charged with and indicted for a felony rrrisd-em-eaor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this W.!f:...J day of .~62l=:R~'s;44R~n~l::\:: THE SERVICE PRESS o~,~i=o::se;t~e·~~: �y . •ot findlng ..4,~~~t:..-,,;::!:.:;tl.44(,.t~t::::~ ' ., t:I"-.. =./..~ .._:._... ~..f_. ; ..co of a.bode, Executed .....f....£ .... rue opy of this ,.f .• U..L .. __ ,........ -.....,............. to.: ___ ,_...by dellv rln l..J!:.!;.l............... .. ........':t..J..,••w_,J.••• ' .I ..«::.:....< ....... (,;.......... ..t.............................. In person, a.t said _: ..._•..,_.,••'!d.,./3.. ••.••: -~-- I £1 UGUe.\ pl hist ~ht o of ub da...- ......,.,.-..~·-'-•+ .. ··~··•·./.(,,._ •••• ·····-·-·--··--··-• mUY above t e age of 16 years, an explaining .~ being a m'3mber of the purpor't thereof / ~~ ~%~1 �']:rial Justice Criminal Court Docket No. Comre.cmwu:i.l th vs. John::. tJ. TAT .,_ •" • Carr A • .L.rraigr ~d 2-1:::-46 3-1-46 Held to await the action of the Grand Jury. ��CV,"" Mor.1 wel"1'- r v, H CL,<'/ teit _j__ INSTRUCTION The Court instructs degree is any wilful, malice aforethought. deliberate The Court further of a human being premeditated, manslaughter such killing still further is the unlawful of blood and sudden passion, from malice. that murder in the first and premeditated instructs be malicious then The Court the jury the jury that but not wilful, is murder instructs killing killing if the killing deliberate jury degree. that of a human being upon adequate and in the second the with voluntary in heat provocation,and not ��C'o"""'# a IV vJ 2 "1 (. T H v, CA~R.. INSTRUCTION The Court Virginia order instructs is presumed to elevate the burden the offense prisoner. to be murder the offense of proof the jury that every homicide in the second degree. to murder in the first in In degree, is upon the Commonwealth, and to reduce to manslaughter, the burden of proof is upon the �• �---- ---------------------------------------·- --...,.------~--- ...... INSTRJ CTI ON intend The Court instructs the jury that or which is the natural consequence Carr, which he does, of his own act; shot and killed sumes that use of said he intended weapon. therefore, Branson as shown by the evidence, that under Caldwell a man is taken if the consequences and probable the accused, with a loaded the circumstances that to John R. rifle, the law pre- resulted from the -----~ �~--- �(!d,,..,,MO,VvJtAt;T tf· v, C.A R..R.. INSTRUCTION The Court instructs the jury proved by the use of a deadly upon the plea fense rests of self-defense, upon the prisoner; not such defense sider all where a homicide weapon, and the prisoner the burden of proving and in determining has been established, of the evidence that the jury and circumstances for the Commonwealth as well as that relies such de- whether should in the case, for the accused. is or conthat �.' - 0 r .·, �.s- INSTRUCTION The Court instructs intends the jury to connnit murder or other well-grounded, unaccompainied any such intention of prevention. immediate will that bare atrocious act killing There must be some overt that felony, by any overt not warrant fear however indicative the party act a man of by way indicative of danger at the timeo And the Court further however grevious or insulting, instructs do not the jury justify that words, an assault. �I �Cc1H Mo,,vtvt ~';j ·TH v~ CA1'~ Jh 4 INSTRUCTION 'The Court house may resist instructs the jury the entry of a trespasser, to kill, unless it be rendered or great bodily harm. able property, or inplied, it the owner of a dwelling but he hes no right to prevent where there of imminent danger is manslaughter, it necessary If he kills ground of apprehension that is then murder9 loss of life is not a reasonto his person and if done with malice, express or �.l �PrisonersReportof Rockingham CountyJail Name _____ ----- - \?___2 __(',!,.._~-- __ Date Bailed Out_.2:_~_l_':/._ Male ___V._Female Separated ___~_ Vocational ------ L ~-?f- ________Age_ -~--- ~ -~--td _h___ ________Date Arrested _j_-:_ __ ________Again Placed in Jail_ _________y __~_;l_.J__ ~--~-~ _ __Race ______ Single ________Married _________ Divorced ________ Widow ________Widower ________Illiterate _______Gr. School_ _____ High Sch. ________ 1~~ _______College ________Drug Addict ________Inebriate ________Occupation __ Employed ________Reason for Being in JaiL_ _,!_ ___ ___ _T -E~ _______ 1.._ _________________________ _ Reason for Release from Jail _____________________________________________________________________ _ --- J_-~--(LL_~---- Amount of Fine ..___________Cost_ ___________ Sentence Time ____ ____________ State ______~ _______County ___________________City ___________________Town ___________________ Federal. _________________ Army __________________ Navy __________________ Others ___________________ Miscellaneous ____________________________ABC____________ ______ _____ Ins. ________________________ Date Committed ___________________Date of Trial ____________________ Date of Release--..- _____________ 11 Court Committed From ________---~____ ___,_____________________ Type of Court_ ___________________ Transferred From _________________________________Transferred To _________________________________ _ Reason for Trans fer _________________________________ .._____________________________________________ Physical Condition ________________________________________Contagious Disease, If Any ___1J~t. ____ Fine After Prisoner at Jail; Amount to State$ ____________Amount to City$ ____________ Date Reported ________ ____ ____ ____ ___________________Deputy and Jailor _________________________________________ . ________Sheriff ~ ~ (l{Arw -I 3,v/ , . { ~/ 1>,y ~ i-1b ��~ I , J f - I / , r , ·~ 1,, ~ , ...., - t ~ ~ __Jc ( t ...: - I ---++ 11 I L -------+- t L �+- - '---------_l_ 4 ---------- --I- ---t+- 4 �STATEMENT DAT~___________ NAM....______________________ 194_ _ TO SAM 1--LCALLENDER, S~ERIFF DR. �-~ l \~ :3,~ - -....... -......, �This and the day came again accused, recognizance, of this the John R. Carr, and the case instructions of the the verdict, and after returned the jurors to set to tLeir of voluntary his pursuant heard came again is the contrary court "We, the jury, to the law and the in for G. C. Carpenmer, evidence R. Carr, the costs confined in the Penitentiary at hard days in order incident of to this of this However, sentence to allow of Appeals Court. the connnonwealth labor. of this And it the is defendant for l of the therefore recover of the prosecution, state sus~ended cou tAthe considered defendant, the of counsel for which •,.,. and that for a period to apply a writ jury, 1' .., ;.-1,t,,r is on motion and is wihhout of the to which action excepted. that of this the accused, at confinement and for misdirection by the court Court and as charged (signed) of their court find mans:aughter punishment overruled, by counsel, execution the argument into ~ months received room to consider in the Penitentiary. to sup_port it accused, the trial the accused, by counsel, moved the court and grant a new trial on the ground that the verdict of the jury/ixx~~Nxxax~xt@xxk~xxarwxl!m:OC the verdict motion to his and having and having some time they commonwealth, Whereupon, aside evidence court were sent and fix the and sworn for to adjounmnent; guilty months foreman." impanelled verdict: indictment, for came in person following John R. Carr, eighteen jury came pursuant counsel, the the attorney John he be term of eighteen for the accused, of forty (40) to the Supreme of error to the judgment ��IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF ROCKINGP.A.M COUNTY,VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH ) ) ) v. CHARGETO JURY ) CARR .JOHN R. ) If you find charged the accused, in the indictment, malice aforethought, meditated, and fix tiary his for find punishment life, and that that it find him guilty nor more than twenty If you find Caldwell den heat, find at confinement five ATTORNEY AT LAW HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA him not guilty malice years. in the indict- aforethought, and premeditated, but then you will and fix his pun- for not less of murder degree, but that aforethought, actual provocation, of voluntary than five in the first he killed degree, Branson or implied, or in mutual manslaughter in the penitentiary and fix for not less combat, upon sudyou will his punishment than one nor more years. If you find LAWRENCE H. HOOVER as charged in the penitentiary degree in the peniten- than twenty in the second degree, with and pre- in the first with malice as years. on reasonable him guilty than deliberate in the second without was committed or by confinement of murder, of murder, deliberate of murder the same was committed at confinement nor of murder was wilful, any term not less of murder guilty the murder him guilty him guilty was not wilful, ishment it at death, or for If you find ment, and that and that you will John R. Carr, him not guilty, you will say so and no more. ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To~wit: and acknowledged ~to --7~---- be indebted to the Commonwealth /-~~::_ ____________ to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, Virginia rendered, . ' ~- That if the 'V CJ , l< _ _c :-!-"-c _____ Ctiirnil A.,,,=-Court o f Roe k·mg;;h Trial Justice's 0 (I'{;'_ L _l _ Cou~..,t ~-~ lands and tenements, and they each severally waived their homestead this condition: of ~- of Virginia each in the sum of_ ________ _ 0 ------~-Dollars, ($_~~£2t2 _), for the use of the Commonwealth exemption to their recognizance; yet upon C~ _______ __ hmur~ __/_y_ p_ ________ .::Cerm th.et.~Flg-tbe ,ha II pecsonally appm befme the h ouse o f sat"cl County, on t h e ___ ,/_1~__________ clay L _________________________ , __, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be_continued by order of a competent of or further heard, and before court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full ��COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID COUNTY: The grand for Court of said oaths of February, do present 1946, County, of the Commonwealth of Virginia. a witness term, against before the 8th day and feloniously did the peace and dig- is found upon the testimony sworn in Court and sent the 1946, upon on or about unlawfully nity in and and now attending February John R. Carr, and murder one Branson Caldwell, give evidence. ATTORNEYAT LAW that at its kill ders, HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA County, in said This indictment LAWRENCE H. HOOVER of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of the County of Rockingham, Circuit their jurors of E. P. Lan- the grand jury to �Murder COMMONWEALTH v. ~ Term, 1946 JOHN R. CARR Felony: February ~- A True Bill: / E. P. Landers Witnesses: /1. foreman Lawrence H. Hoover 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v John K. Carr Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit 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 1946 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway 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_014_012 Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_013_014_commonwealth-v-robert-strawderman-sydney-strawderman-and-benjamin-carr.pdf 524a46f692fc582c7f14033c370dd478 PDF Text Text 6 ARREST WARRANT The Commonwealth of Virginia,} T .t Rockingham County, o-wt To the Sheriff of Said County: D_._F_._D_a_v_i_s _________________ Whereas, ____ of said County, has this day Harry Lee Bryan, made complaint and information on oath before me, Clerk T. Robert or about of the said County, that 1st day of and feloniously break of the said County, on/he unlawfully time, with intent and carry Strawderman June and enter (11) rolls and $45.00, the property dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia St. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth __________________ ..t--t St. 38.' Johns Church, did then and there roofing, take, _ steal, of the value of the peace and of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring Strawderman Robert "" Strawderman and C)-~ , Q_._,,....,.... to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according 29th day of __ ~J-u=n=e~---• 19_3_8_. jjMA'f~&!-£ Memo. of Commonwealth /:1 "!1'\..:, ,.,.,...... in the night to law. Given under my hand, this Court (J in the said County, did.___ Johns Church, against before the Trial Justice of the said County, the body of the said Sidney , 19 of galvanized of the said T. J, and Sidney Strawderman to commit larceny, away eleven J. or J. P. Witnesses: �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: I, -----------------------------------• in and for. the County of Rockingham, (T. J. or J.P. or Bail Commi,sioner) of Virginia, do hereby certify that _________________________________ ________________________ Commonwealth as his su~et ____ , have this day acknowledged of Virginia in the sum of _________________________ which they severally waived their exemption, themselves _ indebted to the dollars ($.________ to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, yet upon this condition: ____________________________ State and _______ _, as to That the said shall appear before the Trial Justice Court of Rockingham County at ______________________ , on the. _______ day of ____________ , 19__ , at._____ _ o'clock A. M., and not depart hence without leave of said Court, and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before ..ny court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning the within charge until the same is finally disposed of, then this recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full torce and effect. Given under my hand this, the ________ ,19_. _ day of T. J. or 'O J .... ~ 0 Q; \,y u V ~I -~ .µ r--~ ~, ~ 0J ~.., "' ... <I) -< ~ ...... I-< cu C: cd r-< ... ... cs: u 0 Q ·a "i=: u '.J cu <I) > 0 B -~ -r v·- ..c:: .., "O <I) .., :I u <I) x. . p:; i:.ll u ~Q-~=-~-Q: ~! ~ ½!o: QI , 1 t z p;J ~ a 0 ;:) ~ ~ I '-+-< : J \ 0~ th ·c::ig .9 u ~ ;;l s ..c:: .s VJ, "-:r , -t--, .., ~ <1)1.:A 1~· : th \ <I) , ~<IJ "' ~ •j1 ~ \ "O ..c::-C: ,\ - -~ ::, : th \ \ <I) v ~J -+&~ ~ ~ 4--...: .., . 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BERTRAIJf, JU1.JGE OF THE CI CUIT COURT FOR ROCKINGH,.[ COUNTY: We, the undersigned neighborhood, a circle whose respective extending hereinafter persons,of homes lie approximately mentioned Benjamin of the Coates Carr, Store our knowledge, information nineteen of age; years within two miles That the said Benjamin a resident the Cootes the radius of from the home of the respectfully Carr St~·e rep~esent: is a son of Charles community, and belief Carr, and to the best became, of in September 1938, That we have long known the said B enj arnin Carr and can vouch for event the fact which led with intent excellent that to his until indictmant to commit larceny, reputation the happening for on a charge he bore honesty, of housebreaking in his industry, of the unfortunate community, and general an integrity of character; That notwithstanding which he is charged, by nature likely of criminal again is our earnest prospect our belief tendencies being belief would be greatly and hope that under he is not and would not be offense all of the accused the circmnstances, hereafter enhanced with offense; the f_irst that of the offense or instincts, for making the accused citizen that is to connnit a criminal That this it it the gravity the a good and worthy by suspension might be imposed on him for punishment of any sentence by confinement in prison; That Charles Carr, is a worthy Carr, citizen the father of t,he Cootes of the said Benjamin Store community land ( enjoys the confidence ge-q.erally ; and respect of the people of th~ community ��That the social the said sailt Charles Carr son, Benjamin conditions in mitigation Benja~in is charged, might be punishable for of the probation which or penitentiary,it that execution that during such conditions of the accused, be put under probation officer, that under good behavior, of probation as the may deter.mine; That we are for of an offense interest dtisable, are is our belief might be suspended such time and under court there with which the said in jail the public be deemed the supervision that Carr be convicted with of confinement such action of the offense by confinement would be compatible if to believe and on the whole it the said Benjamin sentence to his ; circumstances should at the home of are such as would be beneficial That we have occasion Carr existing the ~alue and others, informed of the property and believe taken that full by the said Benjamin ~ OfenJ~ F~~ rr vtia, im submitted, AGE OCCUPATION 4-~ ~~~ 7~ 3~- G7 $ .~t .41 Hip a h, .J I 5& • ~ /4,,. 1 ~ ulf;c/4. -~7 rJvlUU, YI Carr has been made. Respectfully J. reparation ~ (J.. ~ JrAA/4 ~, 2 -~ ~· ~eL~ �t ' (_ (I .. /-t ~ r.!':./ 1. ~ ~t ~ ~ NOLLVcfil::)::)0 ~ r4 0 [' ' ~ ffj ,f I -z b ~f ~ ,-z, ~ ~ - ~"6 I ! ~ �.AGE NAME OCCUPATION " f , ~·/~J..n C) ·S . t1 it ~ ,,,,,.-' 3 ,I ,/ ' J t, , Vi I ))J , (jj__ {p {) JU, C(.~~o J~J.JV __ (/.; 4 j :j' i fb, 1~ Yi I J--~ 3 - { I I ~ �J , C , ~r ;A'J?' ~Q}# ~r .NOIJ.V dll ano ~, J !1 I y /-rt ~It ~P _,,,. S:DV . ~ -f r/ ~ '] 11 ~~;t -- mi\'N �' NAME AGE OCCUPATION I I ~ S-£ I L/'I I ';/ I :P,r,,,i,n,,;,,. /- CJ 'j.- I-II ,:;t:;J- --43~ J L .5 q ~re--' J o/ ,,r__,_.._,,..,, ~ &)7/jf/,~ ~ ~ ¥- 71_. h- ..J-1~1J!: ~ ~I V '¥--J~.A;.,·vt,~1/ & 'f:. (2,1, 1~;; 1/ ~ r; -#M'V\~~ Id ~ ~ lrr- "'# I 1 01-- J ,, ~hn-- ·-~~J •W•1 ~ 'rw ~ • J:1ti___,,~ . S 3 ?1-dL- . �NAME ,...., 'JI' AGE OCCUPATION �• AGE f.~(_., ~~- ~-. 11/a ~,- 1--ow»Uh.. �,- NAME AGE OCCUPATION ��.,.. ��I~ • / '/ TRIAL JUSTICE COURT V.) t..9-✓J.f~ µ,o fa} ~ ,Li~c(yu,•<-A_,.,J µ~ft~~~~1~ - 8,"f~~b/=~- - - - - �Witness Sub 18 oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth ;,Q~, in the pending case of t/;(,•11,,u 1Lr1 of Virginia, to summon.-,-,-________ /J!w ../h/ll1"' t2+, Jw ~ i--4.{,,([7fl Jii; v. --l-¥--'f"--=--'==-=---~--"n~~~rfMAM~11;,v"'--'-=----,-, ----=~~--"----~----=-=-=-==---------Given under my hand this Joj:4 day of ~ r , 19 Jf? . JkwJif!Jtt~ _ �Trial Justice Court L . Docket No. )'Sa' v.} Witness S.ibpocna ~~~ ~ e4wJ , ~ ~~ �Witness 18 Sub oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the name of the Commonwealth George A. Bowers, Hunter B. Lloyd, Dinges Jr., of Virginia, to summon _________ _ Laur~ _ Dinges,---"a=n~d _____ I M-i.1-lard • to appear before the Trial Justice Court- of said County, sitting at_--=H=a::..::r::....:r:::...i=s-=o..:cn::..::b:....;u=r=g~,-V--=a=-:•:..._ ______ _ in said County, on __ l_2_t_h ___ day of of that day to give evidence in behalf of __ in the pending case of Commonweal th July , 19 38 ,atthehourof A. _:C,,,_o,.,,...mm.....,,o,.,.n~w=e..,_a_l...,,t,.,.h.,.______,o..,_f...___."T[i,....au •._________________ v. Strawderman, &.c. JI',-----------------------------------------Given under my hand this __ 10:00 -~7~t=h~ __ d.ay of __ ~J'=u=l~Y'---------- M. _ �Executed county of the within Laura Dinges on the 9th ·ctay of July,I938,within the Shenandoah,by deliverin 6 a true copy of summons in writing to Hunter B.Lloyd, and Millard Dinges.Jr.,in person. /J~. 1/I~ c c;;:_""' 6/"~e~ d' s.s.c.va, ~t ~/ a 0 ~ c+ :<: Cl.) p' ~ I-'• c+ ?,<> (l) • :::s rn rn (l) CJ) 0 ._,.., ..... §' ~... ... ::, Cl) « n, Cl> Cl> CJ) (/) ~ 'O 0 c+ :s p, Cl) i ::::s ... §.. n ::, I» a a 11 0 I ~ tj 0 ~ n, ... g: z Cl) I)) ~ ..... e. I-' 0 f ....... C "' ..... rt n ~ () 0 C >"I rt �Witness 18 Sub oena Commonwealth of Virginia: County of Rockingham, to-wit: To the Sheriff of said County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded, in the narn:~ of the Commonwealth to ,ppm be/me the Tri,! Ju~Jt' in said County, on Comt of said County, sitting at IY - day of_ ~ of v· ginia, -~,;,,,_ , 19dl_, to summon _________ ~ 1 _ 11':" at the hour of_~f_f}~~/£~-~eh~--- of that day to give evidence in behalf of_....,_D.....,..~~L~~~~~~~~~~........,11J14"'-==-c..._------------------ in the pending case of_.1...~~~.::....::..;::........::c.....=.---=----=-W£cj=--=--/,__U<=...::;_ _________________________ v. __.~~~. _ ' .v /;6'-'-'--"'U,u)~~~--""-:----~-' ------------ Given under my hand this ___ /__ - __ day of __ __,,J'--N=~<..___c:+--------·• ZI 19~. ~M~ �, ~ ~ ,f Trial Justice Court JI -~ 1~ No . Docl'.et ~c IR.tl/lMµ~ utttiJ.11/v , ~~ v. } Witness S ubpocna ~ ~ ~ ~ ~, ~ w~ ('' \ �• t �# l it I �C01~10NWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said The grand and for jurors the body of said ing said Court at its present that county, a certain Luthern Congregation, enter Luthern with of the Carr, church Congregation, in the to steal, roils of galvanized roofing in the chattels said said take, building and carry St. then of the Commonwealth of Virginia. sworn in Court Sidney Strawderman, and sent before dollars, being away, ~gainst is found on the testimony jury to.give Congrefound, the peace of D. F. Davis, and George A. Bowers, the grand John's and there uthern and there and dignity ~-A.Rhodes, then and aWf{y, and eleven John's did steal, indictment and carry St. of forty-five feloniously This take, did break building_ of the value church John's of the said church do in said of St. feloniously of the said oaths June 1, 1938, the property situate, in and now attend- upon their 193~, goods and chattels feloniously gation, term, building, being, of the goods ad of Rockingham, on or about there the Commonwealth of Virginia, county October Benjamin intent, County: witnesses evidence. �--r· l HE Commonwealth v} Indictment Benjamin ~ Carr Felony October term, 1938 A True Bill: ~;m:~ \fitnesses: ,, D. F. Davis W. A. Rhodes ✓ Sidney /George Strawderman A. Bowers D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �Commonwealthof Virginia, RockinghamCounty,To-Wit: .............. ,l~.r ........................... .....~ .. , of the said County of Rockingham, ------ (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) ·~~.~ ' •~7z::;z~~m~~wc,hh of Vi<gin" ,.ch in~::,::~ (:f to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severa ly waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: 0 .................. .~....... ~ ....... That if the said... 7Rtfl£- lvs ~ Court of ef /IC~~ /f..2. r._ . ~A,.,~, ~., shall personally appear before /~~ the Courthouse .... ....q:enn thet'eot, eeieg . / ..~........ day of the of said County, on the ~ daJ-of_ ...... and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer ::~~• '~ und« ,~d mogniz,n:h:~: ~=d :: charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN \VITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ... ........ / ..................... , 19 ................ . .. 7. .... day of �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: who stands charged with and indicted for a f elony--m.isJe And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. day And have then and there this Writ. :;'"~'·..;:tJ~~~s7:~~·R""~l::~,:'.•~:~•~''.~~:::,'.~~:~~ Massanetta Paper Co. Print FORM NO. 457 ~ ��Commonwealth of Virginia: To the eriff of Rockingham Co n ;y, G~ting: ............ .......:...U.r ...... . You are hereby commanded to summon .........~~···········~ ·················•··································································································································;·•························· :: :~::a:, :i:::,e a~~.:::g:h:f ..t7..7-~tta:;:/1.. to t"t;fy ~~·~·~·i·~~~~......~~~~:t... ~t..'.~~...~~~~~ ..:..~.1~sethereo , •~:,'.'~e:::::;: th, G~~~ 1.~~: who stands charged with a felony misde-meanor. - And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Witness,,,f. J5O¥RT d,y •f THE SWITZER, Clerk of our said 01trt, at the Court Home, the ..//. ~'. S£1lVJCE. PRESS, 19 HARRISONBURG, And have then and there this Wri'd VA. Jf, and ;n th,Jh.. -'.~~ .............. Cle,k �Not finding Sidney Strawderman at his usual place of abode,Bxecuted Oct.,I2th,I938,by delivering at true copy of the within summons to Dora Wean his Mother in person at said Sidney Strawdee man usual place of abode Dora Wean being a member of his family above the age of I6 years,and explaining t~ iu~ort th~reof to her. _!i]I!,'~-Deputy for J. J 0 0 w. Bazzle,s. R. c . • • "2 #> ~ Q) J a, f:cl ¾ Ol .. ~ ~ ~ "- ~ •rl ~ ' ~ \:J ~ Q) ..c: (I) ~ •0•1rs'atzzns: ·!A • .r .roJ .a~ndaa-· ~d;-q •uos.red u1 qo~e s.reMog pu9 sepoqa•v•ma oi suoumms u1qi1M eqi Jo idoo an.r~ u ~u1.reA1taP lq'8£5I'qi~r'•ioo pa~npex~ •v •oen --- 1- • 6;> ..--~;--·:.,.~-:.-.-. .10.(dO{)&A.Q 'If llUl~l\!I �COMMONWEALTH V. ) Felony BENJAMINCARR ), I (hb) ,. ~ 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v Robert Strawderman, Sydney Strawderman, and Benjamin Carr Subject The topic of the resource Felony Breaking and Entering Stealing Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with breaking and entering and theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit 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 1938 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Nara Holdaway 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_013_014 Carr Strawderman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/477982c7f8e2bef43a755a907dbd8a6a.pdf 12c1586687bf9f2f7561a8530a94c928 PDF Text Text �� https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/bd204d4d2059f9c1c38ddb69b08e5c4d.pdf e38fd6fc09416050d876280c94a17169 PDF Text Text This indenture witnesseth that I Phillip Branner one of the overseers of the poor of Rockingham County Virginia, pursuant to an order of court directed to an overseer of the poor, dated November court 1812 do put and bind Susanna Bright a poor child of John Bright of the age of six years the fifth day of March last past apprentice to George Carr he agreeing to learn her to knit, sew, and spin and to give her for freedom dues fifteen dollars lawful money, to serve hime until she arrives at the age of eighteen years, during which time the said apprentice, her said master faithfully shall serve, his secrets shall keep, his lawful commands every where obey; she shall do no damage to her said master, nor willfully suffer it to be done by others; she shall not absent herself day nor night without her said master leave; but in all things behave herself as a good and faithful servant or apprentice ought to do. In consideration whereof the said master shall provide and procure for said apprentice sufficient meat, drink, washing, lodging, and apparel fitting for such apprentice during the said term; and teach the said apprentice to read the bible well and write a tolerable hand’ In witness whereof each partie bind themselves their heirs and successors firmly to the other by these presents sealed with their seals dated this 14th day of October 1816. � 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 Overseers of the Poor: Indentures of Apprenticeship Description An account of the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County 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 1766-1871 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 Osp003_001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/11">Overseers of the Poor: Minutebooks and Correspondences</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4525"> Overseers of the Poor Finding Aid</a> 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 1812 Title A name given to the resource Indenture of Apprenticeship, Susanna Bright to George Carr Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Overseers of the Poor 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/">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 Osp003_002_012 Bright Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/75af153686d2a737ea275e149876bcff.pdf d42be78fae73df45666e63f02b0f628b PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINL , COUNTY O ROCKI N rf:T 1, to-wit : In t'1e Circuit Court of said ,.,oun ty : The juro rs of the ommonwe 2lt h of Virg ini a , i n a nd for t he bo dy of said county o f Rock i ng..riam and no w a tt end ing said Court a t its J une term, 19 32 , u pon t ie ir o a ths do p r e s en t tl t La co Ca rr, on or about June 1 2 , 1932 , i n s a id county , did u nl awfully ha ve in h is p ossess i on abou t one- ha l f gal lon of arden t s p irits, a ga inst t he p eace a n d di g nity of t h e J oE1onwe a lth of Vi r g i n i a . This indict ment i s found on the tes ti rio ny of : et t i e Conl ey , ✓ ✓ / i rg i e Ra y, : iram Dove , an d Ra c ha e l Ray ', v, i t- esses SW:)rn i n Court and sen t b e fore t he grand jur y to give evidence . �-,· Poss . Con"Ilonweal t !1 v ) Ina ic t men t } L ~ La co Car r L= i s d eme a no r J u ne t erm , 19 32 ~ 1\ f~ A Tr ue Bill : -~ Foreman ,;i tnesse s : Ne t tie Conley Vi r g ie Ray !Ii r am Dov e Ra c hael Ray r D . VT . EarITBn Commo nwea lt h ' s Attorney ~ )f 1r t �Greeting: ·•Gt?o/ •~ ••• •••••· · ~~~,u~, •Gf~d ~7<~ •.• : dl. ~ :p d::t: :: ~:d::.It C :y : ~ Con,t of Rock,ns9 = ty,•,t th, ~ ~''.'' ~"'"' ':',ro/' J- 1 to testify and the trnth to sa in behalf of the Commonw "'Uh against ... .~........ /1.. . .~. . . . .. who stands charged with and indicted for a -fel9H~ misdemeanor. thm~~ ::,,. ~ . .... ...... .. ,b.ll ,wt omU ""d" pffi,ity of £100. 1~? ~, OBERT SWITZER, Cll'rk of our .~i~ d,y of I' a L . PR E SS . HARRI S ONB U RG , VA . .• 195_:f~d In th, And b.,,, th: ; nd 1trt, at the Court House, the , ~ C/e,h �~ . l /1,U, l ;f .1 d �ia: In the Name of the Comm onwea lth ofToVirgin the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greeting : Yon are hereby cotmnanded to summon : :{Y ~::: ~ at the Court House thereof, to aptear before the Judge of the Circuit Cou.rt of Rocking ham Connt y, 19 ~,:J., ...... ........ .... ... .... .... ... a~-tfo ck, a. m., on the~ /~of . ..... . ...... ~ to testify and the trnth to say in phalf of the Common wealth against ······•·· ···· ··· ·· ········ ·········· · .. ····· ···· ··(/.\ ·~ ·· ··· ·~ ······ ·· ·· ·· who ..... ... shall not omit 11-nder pmaltJ, of £ 100 . there this Writ. And ha ,,p then and .. / / ~ .. ... , Clerk p a L. PRE SS. HARRI SO NBUR G , VA ��ia: In the Name of the Comm onwea lth ofToVirgin the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greeting : at the Court Home thereof, to ~p~ efore the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, 19 ff.?,ay of a/ ~.J,-o'clock, a. m., on the J /:.. to testify and the trnth to say in ehalf of the Common wealth against .k J.~ . . . . . ............. . @ ~... ...... . ···· ·· ••··•······ ········ ···· ········· ····· ····· ····· / Y . : ~ ........ . who stands charged with and indicted for a f ~ misdemeanor. .... .. . . . . shall not omit nnder penalty of £ 100. And this ........ ~ And have then and LL_ . .. there this Writ. House, the . / / . Witness, J. ROBER T/ SWITZE R, Clerk of our said Co trt, at the Court nonw; mllh. · J- , ye~ and in the 15 Y.1. 19 f ~ day of . . !; P & L . PRESS , HARRI SO NBU RG , VA 7 .. ~ Cle ... ................... ~ Clerk ��or..C · . /', C: I COMMONWEALTH , Misdemeanor V. (Pro.) ' l f ~r LACO CA.RR 't-- ~ cfD.j_ ~~ &wt/~ ·'. ~ 1-frod, Od- ~/ lt-t &/z.t I l tl t t \ ,0- ;4--- c+(, f.vn t1f l ~ &?.,tit �r / I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Laco Carr Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty posession of ardent spirits-1/2 gallon Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box9-058 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Carr https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a15808917856718cfb6e300b0bf545a3.pdf 8cd8bb929390cb85e0b0b94c745d8615 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors in and for the body of said County of Rockingham and now a ttending said oourt at its December term, 1931, upon their oaths do present that Clarence Payne, john R. Carr, D. w. Conley and H; P. Layman, within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said County, did unlawfully and feloniously manufacture distilled ardent spirits, againa the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony of W. T. Rexrode H. B. Hooke, j. L. Dirting and ::&;::;e . 8oe, er , witnesses sworn in I court and sent before the grand jury to give evidence. �-, MAND. A. s-. COMMONWEALTH vs ~ CLARENCE PAYNE i ~ "~ \ ~ JQHN R. CARR D. W. CONLEY .( t,,... H. P. LAYMAN A FELONY- vZ, J A ./ 9' 73 '-- D. W. Farman, Com. Atty. �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: (J. P. or Bail Commiss ioner) to be levied of their respectiv e goods and chattels, lands and tenement s, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered , and they each severally waived their homestea d exemptio n to their re- :::,u~f 0 cognizance; :h~i:a::~~ ~ shall personally Oppear before t:er;:u;;;;~:=~o::::o::::~n:::::;;~~::ty~o:::~ 19 #:f... , and at such other time or times to which the proceedin gs may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedin gs in connectio n with th:~~~:..a•d. ther:hae:::::::~~:=~:;. ff :;ti~c::::: charged, and be bound under said recogniza nce until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competen t court, then the above recogniz: mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREO F, I .....~ ,,--- hereunto affix my signature this ...... ~-?........... day of ...................................... . 9 ................ . ---...-,--...................... ~ . ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: to be levied of their respective goods and cluttels, lands and tenements, for the -.ise of the Common- wealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re- 1 :::,u:£ :h: :a:L(i4, ~~ 0 cognizance; . ... . shall personally appear before ~'~/r;;;:oc:in~:::n:::~o:: ::: :n,:::;:;f.•;:: ::~:'~•~:f:h: 0 M, 19 ... and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with ..-"":-: .u. -~ t:~: ~nd •::,: e: : : :esa~:~~ ~ir~ 2-- ~.::: cha ged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz::mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. s ··• WHEREOF, ····· ········ ········ ··· · ··· · · ····· · ········•• ) 1 ~ ,,,-- I hereunto affix my signature this ... ~............... day of ......................... . ��Commonwealth of Virginia: Yott are hereby commanded to summon . . P IL. PRESS , HMRISON8UR.I. . YA 11. -~~-~~-:.;;::::_~~~t}o~~t~,~re~ti-~~: �xecut ed Jan , -I932, By de l i~e r ing a tru e copy on t o J .L.Dirting , H.B . Hooke , of the w i rh i !l s W.T.Rexr oa d , a nd . O.Cooper, each i n pe r son . 4 ~/J ~ ' C.R .Fawley, De-puty f or S. R.C . / ~ ~ ;; ~t ~ "'~ �ia: In the Name of the Comm onwea lth ofT oVirgin t h e Sheriff o f Roc kingham C ounty, G r eeting: You are hereby commanded to summon .. at the Court House thereof, to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, 19 j ).. ~ at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the cf:. day of . ~~. J~ c~, V r~ . = to testif y and the truth to say in behalf of l/e Commonwealth against rt cL l·W;!t;J~"'u,. ~ ✓ e.t ~ u_ ,, . who stands charged ~ ith nd indicted for a felony mW And this.. ...... ...... . ......... ...... .... shall not omit under ppnalty of £100. there this Writ. (}?. (! And haw then and House, thr Witness, J. ROBER T SWITZE R, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court d,y P of J~ , a L. PR [S5 , H ARRI SONBURG . VA 19;}2,, ,nd in th, 15 ,....,,,.........,.1 .... , Clerk �~ ~ ~ / ' !f ~ ~ {l ~ -'- l �Harrisonburg, Va., .¼.:.~'.. ff,. 1·· Clerk's Office, Circuit Court of Rockingham County STATEMENT OF FINE AND COSTS Commonwealth vs. Costs I ~:;-"o o Commonwealth 's A ttorney Clerk of Court 1~/4__,·_1~ Sheriff _bl:f- _o .. .. Witnesses, ·Atte ndance and Mileage Jury, Atte ndance and Mileage . Jail F ees d ro . . .. Justice of Peace . Total Costs Fine . .. ....Clerk �/ �, Felony (Pro.) , I 'f' I J 1 ·r f 1' . i 1 . f ~ . . ,L . . l (A. '"'t., ' , ., ,/ ",'., '1 r ...E- _ Y/a Jl ,L~_;.,.,,,.,(. I ./ �/ r /~ / I I __ __ ______:._ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Clarence Payne, John R. Carr, D.W. Conley and H.P. Layman Description An account of the resource Felony; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony guilty manfactured ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box9-044 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Carr Conley Layman Payne https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9460e57f94714edc32b2b6ec42e6e9b3.pdf 578e3c5b82b9eacb9e0c695e551d7d4f PDF Text Text C: m.'Il:ION1'J E.ALTH OF VI RGI NI A, COIDTTY OF ROCKI NG~ [, t o- wi t : I n t h e Ci r cui t Sour t of s a i d Count y : Th e gr and. jurors i n and f or the body of sai d c ounty of Rock i ngham c:. n d now at t er d.i g s a i d Court at i t s Oc t obe r t erm , 1 29 , up on the i r oa t hs do pr se nt t at La c o Car r and Lan ey Fu l k , with i n one e a r next pr i or to the findi ng of th i s i ndi c t. ent , i n sa i d. c ount y of Rock i ngham , d. i d. unl awful l y manuf acture , se l l , offe r, eep , st or e a nd. exp os e f or sa l e , g i ve away , t r ansp or t , di s p ens e , s ol i cit, a dv ert i se and re c eive or de rs f or ardent sp i r i ts , a ga i n s t t .e peace c n d ct i gn i ty of the ::: ommonweal t h of 'V i r gi ni a . Th e jur or s af oresai d , up on hei r oa ths a fores a i d , do fur tte r pres ent t ha t La c o Car~ a nd Laney Ful k , wi th i n on e y ear next pr i or tot e f i nd i ng of t h i s i nd i ct ment , i n the sa i d c ount y of Rocki ngh am, di d unl awful l y hav e i n th e i r p ossess io n ardent sp i r it s , a :. a i ns t t 1 e peac e a n d di gni ty of t Le Commonw e alth of Vi r ,:i n i a . The juror s aforesa i d , up on t ie i r o tbs af oresai d. , do fu rt' er present t ha t I a c o Carr an d La ney Fulk , v: i th L one year next prio r to t t e finding of t h i s i di ct rJent , i n t' ~e sa i d county of Roc ki ng' am , di d unl a ful l y r ec e i ve ardent s p i r it s , a ga i ns t t ' e peac e ad d.i gni t o the ommon rnal t b of Vi r gi ni a . T 1i s i n i c t r--: e n t i s f oun~ n t he t es t i mony of J . Iv. Connl ey v Br yan Con ~1l ey , Jo seph B. 1:Iorri s , and. Hi chae l Lam , n i t ne s ses sworn i n Cour t and s ent bef ore t he grand. jur y t o giv e ev i denc e . ~C �B I om V Lac e Carr Laney Ful k Hi sd.eme anor Oct ober te r m, 1 929 / D . ·,; . Earman ,. , ommom:oal t h ' s Atto rney � 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 Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Laco Carr and Laney Fulk Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment posession ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-067 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Carr Fulk https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/19d186cb4c6c82648677f0761b6ab512.pdf 3537b61f9820d7caa892ef3270d3fac5 PDF Text Text STATE OF VIRGINIA , COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to- wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at i ts Oct ober term , 1 926 , upon the ir oaths do present that John Carr , within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment , in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully manufacture, sell , offer , keep , store and expose for sale, give away , transport, dispense , solicit , advertise and re ceive orders for ardent spirits, a gainst the pe a ce and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . The jurors aforesaid, upon their oaths aforesaid, do further present that John Carr, within one year next prior to t he finding of this indi ctment , i n the said count y of Rockingham , did unlawfully have in his possession ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . The jurors aforesaid , upon their oaths aforesaid. do further present that John Carr , within one year next prior to the fi n ding of this indictment , i n the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully receive ardent spirits , against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . Thi s in~i ctment i s f ound on the test i mony of Or ie Hoover , Clarence Keister, Guy Wine , and C. R. Ritchie, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the gr and jury to give evidence . �~ Pro. i1 ·1~ l'l ,~r r~ j 1 Commonweal th v) I ndictment John Carr ~ ~ ' I>- . t1, lt-t tj ' I (!-' rr-t-- Misdemeanor Octo ber t erm , 1926 . - A True Bill : ~41 '-... ..J ~-l -t l ~ ~ ~ " ¾ ~ D. W. Earman Commonwealth 's Attorney �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby ao1nn1,andecl to su,,nnwn ... to testify and the tnith f!L...sa! },~ behal · of' the Uom,nonweaith before the Grand Jury . .. . .. /A.A ' / - ~~ ............. ......... . who stands ahmr ' '.£d Gith ; ancl incliated for a f elony misdememwr . .Jl.ncl this ..................... ..... ..............shaU not om,it under the penalty of' £100. .Jl.nd have then a,nrl there this Wri t . Witness, J . Ji'. BL.JI. UKB UR.N', Ulerlc of ou,r saicl s oi:1·-;,,,,9,t the Cou,rt House, the / ?{.day of'.. .. . ~ · .. 1 ... .k?, and in the 1, r / --fn:1year of' the Uo 1-monwealth. k~h~c:. - -,~~.,..,...--,,..,_ News-Record, H(trrisonburg , Va . . , Ulerlc. �-~ ti/ I ILL_ J~ /I - _,) �In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingh am County, Greeting : You, are hereby com1nan ded to sunimon .... . to testify and the truth to say in b ehalf of the Common wea lth against . .................. ············ ···································· · ~~~ - .................. ... who stands charged with and indicted for a 'libfJN?"tJ misdem eanor . have then .11.nd this ... ~./.,- .,............ shall not omit under the penalty of £100 . .11.nd and there thi:· Writ ! the Witness, J. F . BL CKBUR .N, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, 196'.7, and in the J . . f ) ~ ar of the Common wealth. .day of ... 'r../ d'!:. . . . News-Record. Harrisonbura, Va . ., ····· zl:~ .&.. .. . ., Clerk. ��The Commonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of Rockingham County-Greeting: We command you that the goods and chattels of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ - - - - - - - Dollars and which were adjudged for costs in that behalf expended, whereof the said- - - - - - - -- - - - - - is convict, as appears to us of record; and that you have the same before the Clerk of our said Circuit Court, on the / - -Monday in costs aforesaid. .fL next, to render unto the said Commonwealth the fine and And have tlfen and there this writ. Witness, J. F. BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Courthouse thereof, this __t).= __-_ __ day of JII ·/ 191;~ . in the 14~•-l _year of the Commonwealth. __ ! .' ------,"-----'---.-----'-~---------'------===---~~Clerk. �: l eti f: ~ook Page �In the Circuit Court of Rockingham Go,unty, ................ Term I90 ....... ........ .tin's day presenfed in Court an account ag ainst the Court of Rocking ham for the sum of$ .. .............. , for S er vice. wlu'cli being sworn to , was ex amined and approved by the Court, and ordered to be certijied to tire Treasurer of ":: tliis county for payment. .. . ......................·.Clerk. Form r92-Be rlin . �- ::;:r; �'J1Hn COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS: -we command yon, that you take __ kk,__ ,:/p__~ ---------------------- if he be found within your baifrwick, and him sal lykeep~so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof 1:m=m~---=-:::-::-:===-=--=-------=-- __ to answer us of a certain_f1~{ - : L ~ ~ d______ whereof he stands indi.c ted. And have then and there this Vilrit. \Vitness J. F . Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the ----~-'--~. . .___ day of__@ ?f,_ __ /_ 1 the Commomvealth. f ?::,_~---, in the /_.[Z_ year of �, COM:MONVlEALTH VS . (!, '3/.µ_ tMA.- .; ~ t;. f;-0 ~,? ,J_If tJ fJ /" / �i .,..-;J/ ) ;' /') ~ / '-__. t 1.,/(., \ - ,p,t t ( /, -I · t✓ y i· 'I' .j I t "f j Il T• . ., I; } t t r l ~ I ;l ' A �\ ·, \ \ \_ ·l ( • I / / \ .. ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. John Carr Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box5-035 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Carr