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COUNTY OF ROCICTNGH 1I, t o- wit :
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Rocki ngham and now at t en ding sa id Court at i ts Octobe r term , 192 6 ,
up on thei r oaths do present that French Fi shback , withi n one year
next pri or to the findin g of this i ndictment , in the said county of
Rock i ngham, did unlawfully manufacture , sell , offer , keep , store
and expose for sale , give away , transport , dispense , sol icit , advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits , against the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
The jurors aforesaid. , upon their oaths aforesaid do
further present that French Fishback , within one year next prior
to the f i nding of this indi ctment , i n the said c ounty of Roe ineham ,
did unl wfully have in Llis possession ardent spirits , against the
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgini •
The jurors aforesaid. , upon their oaths aforesaid. do
further prese:..1t that French Fishback , · Ii thin one year next prior to
the finding of this indictment , i n the said county of Rockingham ,
did unlawfully receive ardent spirits , against the peace and a.igni ty
of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and r espectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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. French Fishback
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Homestead Exemption waived
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box5-047
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Fishback
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1831
Title
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Commonwealth v. Elijah Turner
Subject
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Felony
Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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JMU LIbraries
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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>
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_011
Fishback
Turner