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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_106.pdf
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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
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
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. Joseph Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dipple and drink on the Lord's day
Description
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Defendant charged with suffering people to dipple and drink on the Lord's day. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_106
Graham
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_016.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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. John Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawfully loaning and receiving money
Description
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Defendant charged with illegally, corruptly, charging, accept, and receive loan; Defendant charged with suffering people to tibble and drink more than necessary on the Sabbath day in his tavern.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_003_016
Graham
McMahon
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_003.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Joseph Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Suffering people to tibble and drink
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with suffering people to tibble and drink more than necessary on the Sabbath day in his tavern.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_003_003
Graham
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_006.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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. John Graham Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1815
Subject
The topic of the resource
Threaten
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with threatening to kill or do bodily harm.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_004_006
Graham
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_018_007.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.
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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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. W. C. Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Attempted murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
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
Megan Pullen
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Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_018_007
Graham
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_018_002.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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. W. C. Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1870
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony assault.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_018_002
Graham
Nicholas
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_053-commonwealth-v-ada-graham.pdf
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t
on
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SE:W8rall
day of
o:f' t,h') Peace
to o"ro t
themselves
of' Vi1•c,•inie., "s follff•rs.,
thB.t
of Five
anc1..+,1n sA.i ·_ Jor::enh
hU rd.re'
Tolla.rs,
is
to
Htff ren nollfrs,
this
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this
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they
0
condition,
ex off'icio
t11e P<'HW0 for
this,
t1 at she,
rl_i Ver C
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s Rnr. times,
0I'
:U ~ m ep and m~_intain,
ill-fame,
re8orted
ir1J.e a n:'l. dis snl
pros ti u tion
of
enr1_ 1e,·rr1J1ess,
noctin&'h,ar,i County.,
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ni
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said
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me
tllfl term
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1905,
t, inrn,
:rcui t Go J~t Of' :-~~iii. County;
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vict
for
men
::,,nd.
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a 11 that
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to during
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October
n
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th
say,
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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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1778-1971
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1905
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Commonwealth v. Ada Graham
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Defendant charged with felony kept a house of ill fame.
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Felony
Prostitution
Kept a House of Ill Fame
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Jennifer Taylor
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This indenture made this 10th day of February one thousand eight hundred and five between
Thomas Hopkins overseer of the poor for the south district in the county of Rockingham of the
one part and Alexander Graham of said county of the other part witnesseth that the said overseer
of the poor in pursuance of an order of court bearing date at September court last doe put place
and bind Christian Donovan a poor boy of said county being ten years old the 23 day of June last
past as an apprentice unto the said Alexander Graham to dwell with and serve him until he shall
arrive to the age of twenty one years
In consideration whereof the said Alexander Graham doth bind himself to the said Thomas
Hopkins his successor overseer of the poor to teach or instruct or cause to be taught the said
Christian Donovan the art and mistery of a saddler within the time above mentioned and to
furnish the said apprentice with meat drink and lodging fit and convenient for such apprentice
and to teach or cause him to be taught to read and wright and common arithmatick including the
rule of three and at the end of his apprenticeship shall give unto said apprentice all such freedom
dues as the law directs in witness whereof each of us haith hereunto sett our hands and seals the
day and year 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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1805
Title
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Chester Donovan to Alexander Graham
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Saddler
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_001_051
Donovan
Graham
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This indenture made this 12th day of October in the year 1802 and in the 20th year of the
independence of the United States of America between John Graham and David Rolsten
overseers of the poor of the south district of the county of Rockingham of the one part and
alexander Graham of said county of the other part Witnesseth that the said overseers aforesaid by
virtue of an order of the court of the aforesaid county bearing date the September Coart last past
have put placed and bound and by these presents doe put place and bind William Donovan a
poor boy of the age of ten years and six months to be an apprentice with him the said Alexander
Graham to dwell with him until he the said William Donovan shall come to the age of twenty
one year According to the act of Assembly in that case made and provided during all which time
the said William Donovan shall the said Alexander Graham faithfully serve in all lawfull
business as the said apprentice shall be directed to doe by said master and shall honestly and
faithfully behave himself towards the said masters fammelly and the said Alexander Graham on
his part his heirs executors doth hereby promise to and with the said overseers of the poor and
every of their successors for the time being to and with the said apprentice that he the said master
shall the said apprentice teach or cause to be taught the art and mistery of the sadling business
after the best manner and that he the said master shall furnish the said apprentice with sufficient
deit and cloathing during the term above mentioned and also that the said master shall cause the
said apprentice to be taught reading and righting and common arithmatick including the rule of
three and will pay unto said apprentice the sum of twelve dollars at the expiration of the
aforesaid term in witness whereof the partys have here unto sett their hands and seals the day and
year above mentioned
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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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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4525"> Overseers of the Poor Finding Aid</a>
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1802
Title
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, William Donnovan to Alexander Graham
Description
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Saddler
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_001_041
Donnovan
Graham