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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_022.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. James Tooel
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1841
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with carrying enslaved people out of the county and without the consent of the owners with intent to defraud.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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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/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_012_022
Ann
Brill
Charles
Conrad
Hedwick
Hugh
Jacob
John
Joseph
Kisling
Margaret
Maria
Mary
Peggy
Polly
Sarah
Simon
Tool
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_027.pdf
bfe53522b199d5f5facee7590047396e
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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
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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
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Susan Kisling
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1857
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Arson
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony for accessory of the fact in arson. 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
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_015_027
Fisher
Kisling
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_062.pdf
485f8c13f87753ef1fd35c8282c94fda
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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
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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Mary Sheets, Richard Miller, Celia Wise
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1894
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and threaten to kill
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and threatening to kill.
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
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Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_062
Kisling
Miller
Sheets
Wise
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_294-commonwealth-v-lee-caldwell.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
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1927
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Commonwealth v. Lee Caldwell
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_009_294
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Kisling
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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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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4525"> Overseers of the Poor Finding Aid</a>
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1827
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Elijah Berry to Henry Kisling
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Cooper
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_004_011
Berry
Kisling
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This indenture made the twenty third day of July in year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and thirteen between John Sellars overseer of the poor of the county of Rockingham of the one
part and Jacob Kisling of the said county of the other part witnesseth that the said John Sellar
overseer of the poor as aforesaid hath in conformity to an order of the court of the aforesaid
county dated March court 1818 hath put placed and bound and by their presents do put place and
bind Sally Glass a poor girl whose parents are not able to support to Jacob Kisling the said Sally
Glass being eight years old the 31st Day of January last to dwell with him the said Jacob Kisling
from the date of these presents until she attains the age of eighteen years according to the act of
assembly in that case made and provided and during all which time the said Sally Glass shall the
said Jacob Kisling her master well and truly serve in all such lawful business as the said Sally
Glass shall be put unto by her said master, according to the power, wit and ability of her the said
Sally Glass, and honestly and obediently in all things shall behave herself towards her master,
and honestly and obediently towards the family of her said mater, and the said Jacob Kisling
shall also find and allow unto her the said Sally Glass sufficient meat drink washing lodging and
apparel and all things necessary for an apprentice During the said term as aforesaid, and also
shall teach or cause to be taught the said Sally Glass reading and writing and moreover shall pay
unto the said Sally Glass at the expiration of her term the sum of twenty dollars. In witness
whereof the parties have here unto set their hands and seal the day and year first above written.
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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
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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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1813
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Sally Glass to Jacob Kisling
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_002_019
Glass
Kisling
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This indenture made the twenty third day of July in the year of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and thirteen between John Sellers overseer of the poor of the county of Rockingham of
the one part and Jacob Kisling of the said county of the other part, witnesseth that the said John
Sellers overseer of the poor as aforesaid hath in conformity to an order of the court of the
aforesaid county dated March court 1813 put placed and bound Robert Glass a poor boy whose
family is not able to support him and by these presents do put place and bind Robert Glass of the
age of five years old the twenty seventh day of July next to be an apprentice with him the said
Jacob Kisling to dwell from the date of these presents until he attains the age of twenty one years
according to the act of assembly in that case made and provided by and During all which time
the said Robert Glass shall the said Jacob Kisling his master well and truly serve in a;; such
lawful business as the said Robert Glass shall be put unto by his said master according to the
power, with and ability of him the said Robert Glass and honestly and obediently in all things
shall behave himself towards his master and honestly and obediently towards the family of his
mast and the said Jacob Kisling for his part for himself his executors and administrators doth
hereby promise and covenant to and with the said overseer of the poor and his successors for the
time being and to and with the said Robert Glass that he the Jacob Kisling shall this said Robert
Glass in the craft mystery and occupation of a cooper which he the said Jacob Kisling now useth
after the best manner he can or may teach instruct and inform or cause to be instructed and
informed as much as belongs to said art or mystery of a cooper as aforesaid, and the said Jacob
Kisling shall also find and allow unto the said Robert Glass sufficient meat drink washing
lodging and apparel and all other things useful or necessary for an apprentice During the said
term as aforesaid and also shall teach or cause to be taught the said Robert Glass reading writing
and common arithmetic including the rule of three and moreover pay unto the said Robert Glass
at the expiration of his said term twenty dollars
In witness whereof the parties have here unto set their hands and seals this day and year first
above written
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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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1813
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Indenture of Apprenticeship, Robert Glass to Jacob Kisling
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Cooper
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Overseers of the Poor
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JMU Libraries
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Osp003_002_018
Glass
Kisling