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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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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
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Asbury McWilliams
Date
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1822
Subject
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Threat of bodily hurt
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, maim or do bodily hurt.
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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_008_006
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McWilliams
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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.
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1890
Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Rogers
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_040
Lang
Rodeffer
Rogers
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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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Date
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1897
Title
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Commonwealth v. R.H. Meyerhaffer
Subject
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Felony
Seduction
Description
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_002_035
Lang
Meyerhaffer