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COMMONWEALTH
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County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the
body of t he County of Rockingham, and now attending the Circuit
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Title
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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 <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<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 </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles E. Custer
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1918
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RcPr-box1-036
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Custer
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TH OF VI RGIUI ,
courTY
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to - wit :
I n the Circuit Court _o f sa id County :
T _e g and jurors i n and for th e bod
of said. county of
Rock i ngh m anc. now attendi ng s id Court at its e c emb"~r te m, 19~ ,
upon thei r oaths do p_esent that
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Custer , on or about t he
16tn day of De c ember , 1928 , in the said. county of Rocki ngh ~m , did.
unlawfully have in h is possess ion ardent spirits and ab out fifty
gallons of mash , aga i nst the peace and di gnity of the Common weal th of Virg i n ia .
This i nd. ic t.1ent i s f ound on the testimony of B.
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hoemaker , witnesses sworn i n Court
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COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT :
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, a Constable of said County:
Whereas, B . O. Cooper , eputy She riff'
complaint and information on oath before me,
of the said County, has this day made
J . 0 • Co oper
. a Justice of the said County,
Harry Ou=s__,,t=e=r'------ - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -- -
that
192 , in the said County, did
unlawfully possess and transport ardent spi ri ts , a P.:ainst the peace
of the said County, on the
16
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and d i gn ity of' the Commonwealth of Vir ginia .
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said.--- -- --
Harry Ouster
to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - - -=
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to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
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Title
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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 <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<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 </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Custer
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession of ardent spirits
50 gallons mash
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1928
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RcPr-box7-022
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Custer
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Title
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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.
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The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1766-1871
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Osp003_001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/11">Overseers of the Poor: Minutebooks and Correspondences</a>
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1794
Title
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Thomas Calehan to Jacob Custer
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_001_022
Calehan
Custer
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This indenture made this day of November 1817 between William Fitzwaters one of the
overseers of the poor in the county of Rockingham of the one part and Richard Custer Jr. of the
said county of the other part witnesseth that the said overseer of the poor in pursuance of an
order of the county court of Rockingham made at August court 1817 do put and bind Hnery
Mason poor child of William Mason of the said county who was eleven years old on the day of
last as an apprentice to the said Richard Custer Jr. with him after the manner of an apprentice to
dwell and serve him until he arrives at the age of twenty one years In consideration of which the
said Richard Custer Jr, binds himself to the said William Fitzwaters or his successors overseers
of the poor to teach and instruct the said Henry Mason or cause to be taught and instructed him
the said Henry Mason in the art and mystery of a gunsmith during said term and moreover to find
the said Henry Mason in good and sufficient clothes meat drink washing and lodging fit and
convenient for such apprentice and also to teach or cause to be instructed the said Henry Mason
reading writing and arithmetic as far as the rule of three and also at the end of his service shall
pay to the said Henry Mason for freedom dues twenty dollars In witness whereof the said
William Fitzwaters to the counter part of these presents hath set his hand and affixed his seal and
the said Richard Custer Jr. hath set his hand and affixed his seal on the day and year first above
written
Signed sealed and delivered in the presence of
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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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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PDF
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Osp003_001
Relation
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1817
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Henry Mason to Richard Custer
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Gunsmith
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Overseers of the Poor
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Custer
Mason
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Rockingham County Overseers of the Poor: Indentures of Apprenticeship
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Series III is comprised of Rockingham County Indentures of Apprenticeship, which were formal contracts created by the overseers to bind poor or orphaned children to a "master" with who they would learn a trade. Their term generally lasted until the age of twenty-one for males and eighteen for females. Trades were typically determined by the apprentice's sex as well. Active labor and semi-skilled artisan positions were reserved for males, while females often served their term learning to sew, spin, knit, or domestic labor.<br /><br />For more information on the Overseers of the Poor collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aid</a>" tab in the menu above.
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The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County
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1766-1871
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1822
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Frank to Jacob Custer
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African American, farmer
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Overseers of the Poor
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Custer
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Rockingham County Overseers of the Poor: Indentures of Apprenticeship
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Series III is comprised of Rockingham County Indentures of Apprenticeship, which were formal contracts created by the overseers to bind poor or orphaned children to a "master" with who they would learn a trade. Their term generally lasted until the age of twenty-one for males and eighteen for females. Trades were typically determined by the apprentice's sex as well. Active labor and semi-skilled artisan positions were reserved for males, while females often served their term learning to sew, spin, knit, or domestic labor.<br /><br />For more information on the Overseers of the Poor collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aid</a>" tab in the menu above.
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The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County
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JMU Libraries
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1766-1871
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1823
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Preston Fletcher to Paul Custer
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farmer
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Overseers of the Poor
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Custer
Fletcher
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This indenture made the first day of March eighteen hundred and forty two between Jacob
Trumbo one of the overseers of the poor of Rockingham County of the one part and Jacob Custer
of the other part Witnesseth that the said overseer of the poor by virtue of an order of the county
court of the court foresaid bearing date February court 1842hath put placed and bound and by
these presents doth out place and bind Wesley Peck a boy of color 7 years old the 8th of June
next to said Jacob Custer until he arrives at the age of twenty one For and during which term and
time the said Wesley Peck shall the said Wesley Peck well and faithfully serve in all such lawful
business as the said Wesley shal be put unto by his said master according to the wit and ability of
him the said Wesley and the said Wesley shall honestly and obediently in all things behave
towards his said master and honestly and orderly towards the family of him the said Jacob Custer
and the said Jacob Custer for himself his executors and administrators doth here by covenant
with the overseer of the poor and his successors in office that he will allow to said Wesley
sufficient meat drink apparel washing lodging and all other things needful or necessary for an
apprentice during the term aforesaid and at the expiration of the said term of serve give to the
said Wesley Peck who is to pay for freedom dues $50 in the following manner to wit Malinda
Peck the mother of Wesley Peck one dollar annually until the said boy becomes free and then
$17 t the said boy as the law directs
In witness whereof the parties have interchangeably set their hands and seals to these presents
the day and year first above written
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Rockingham County Overseers of the Poor: Indentures of Apprenticeship
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Series III is comprised of Rockingham County Indentures of Apprenticeship, which were formal contracts created by the overseers to bind poor or orphaned children to a "master" with who they would learn a trade. Their term generally lasted until the age of twenty-one for males and eighteen for females. Trades were typically determined by the apprentice's sex as well. Active labor and semi-skilled artisan positions were reserved for males, while females often served their term learning to sew, spin, knit, or domestic labor.<br /><br />For more information on the Overseers of the Poor collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aid</a>" tab in the menu above.
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The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County
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JMU Libraries
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1766-1871
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1842
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Wesley Peck to Jacob Custer
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African American
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Overseers of the Poor
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Osp003_005_047
Custer
Peck
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the body of the county
Court
Robert
at
its
feloniously
against
on the 8th
and unlawfully
the peace
This
1934,
did kill
of
E. Kiser,
Custer,
1/. E. Cookus
and sent
Pete
Turner,
the grand
oaths
said
present
in the
1934,
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that
said
county,
one 1bward Custer,
vhe Commonwealth of Virginia.
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upon their
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of Virg·ni
day of April,
and dignity
Fawley,
in Court
of the State
of Rockingham,
11.pril term,
Dessez,
County:
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testimony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1934
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Commonwealth v. Robert Dessez
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Felony
Involuntary Manslaughter
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Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter.
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CCR001_012_011
Custer
Dessez
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Richard Custer Jr.
Date
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1814
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Non-attendance
Juror
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Defendant charged with non-attendance as a grand juror.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_066
Custer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_041.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Stephen Custer
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_041
Custer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_038.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Conrad Custer (Custard)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1811
Subject
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Stopping the public road
Description
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Defendant charged with stopping the public road.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_038
Custard
Custer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_077.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Conrod Custer (Custard)
Date
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1812
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Selling Alcohol
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Defendant charged with unlawfully selling spirtous liquors without a license. Guilty on 3 changes; not guilty on one charge.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_077
Custard
Custer