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Commonwealth v. George Michael
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1901
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Abusive language
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PRE-SENTENCE
INVESTIGATION
Staunton, Virginia
February 12, 1957
NAME: Edward Austin Michael
CITIZENSHIP: American
ADDRESS: 1426 - 21st Street, N.W9
Washington 6, D. c.
MARITALSTATUS: Single
NO. OF DEPENDENTS:None
AGE: 22 (Born 9-19-34)
SEX: Male
RACE: White
OFFENSE:
OFFENSE: Contributing
a Minor
to Delinquency of
DEFENSECOUNSEL: Julian K. Hiclanan
(Employed)
On December 28, 1956, Edward Austin Michael was brought before the Rockingham County Circuit Court with Judge Hamilton Haas presiding.
This man was
represented
by his own employed counsel, Mr. Julian K. Hickman. 11ichael was
charged with sodomy, but inasnruch as the evidence showed that this man had
merely made a proposition
to a thirteen-year-old
boy and did not lay hands
on him, the evidence on behalf of the Commonwealth was stricken and Michael
then entered a plea of guilty to having used language tending to contribute
to the delinquency of a minor. The Court found Michael guilty of the lesser
offense, but deferred imposition of sentence and ordered a Pre-Sentence
Investigation
and Report.
It is reported that on May 1, 1956, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the subject,
while driving north on Ma.in Street in Harrisonburg in his automobile, observed
a young boy proceeding in the same direction
near Cline's Frozen Custard Stand.
It is reported that the subject pulled over to the curb and called Roscoe
Turner, white male, age 13, over to his car and made a proposition to the lad
offering him $3.00 to participate
in an unnatural sex act.
he lad refused
and later reported the incident which resulted in the subject's
arrest.
PRIOR RECORD: The only prior record is reported by the Delaware Interstate
Compact which
states that around Christmas 1951 this man was picked up by the Wyoming,
Delaware, Police on a charge of sodomy and was given one year on probation,
They indicate that he had lived up to his conditions of probation.
FAMILYHISTORY:Edward Austin ~ichael was born September 19, 1934, at Dover, Delaware, The
subject is the second of four children born to "Whitney T, and Esther Austin
Michael,
The father, who is now 50 years of age, was born in Elkton, Virginia.
The father was employed as a Director of Physical Education in the Smyrna High
School at Wyoming, Delaware for seventeen years,
He left this employment and
entered the restaurant
business where he was so employed for seven years, but
returned to the teaching profession in 1956. It is reported that the father
enjoys an excellent reputation,
does not use alcoholic beverages and has no
police record.
The mother, who is now 48 years of age, was born near Delmar,
Delaware.
The mother has been employed by the Delaware State Department of
Health for the past two years.
Prior to this, she was employed by the Delaware State Highway Department.
The mother has no police record and does not
use alcoholic beverages.
It is also reported that this is a very congenial
family.
�r
J
�RE: Edward .Austin Michael
Page 2 .........
The subject
.
has the following
brothers
and one sister:
Whitney Theodore Michael, age 26, Dover, Delaware
The subject
Marjorie Michael, age 18, Wyoming, Delaware
Carl Small Michael, age 16, Wyoming, Delaware
Neither
the brothers
nor the sister
have police
records.
It is reported that the subject during his adolescence was very much overweight and did not reach complete puberty until he was approximately 18 years
of age. It is also reported that the other members of the family were very
athletic,
but that the subject had a talent for music. Therefore, the
subject was moreorless rejected by his father and brothers,
but is reported
to have been moreorless dominated by his mother, This lad left home at the
age of seventeen at which time he enrolled in Madison College at Harrisonburg,
Virginia, where he would have graduated in June 1956 if this offense had not
occurred in Ma.yo It is reported that Michael established
a very high
scholastic
record while at l1a.dison, having been on the Deans' List six out of
eight semesters,
This man was also President of the School Orchestra, VicePresident of the Band and Vice-President
of the Y.M.C.A. As a result of this
offense, the subject was dismissed from 1'1a.dison College afterwhich he secured
employment in June 1956 with the Y.lllsic Educators National Conference of
Washington, D. c., where he is presently employed.
HOME
ANDNEI- It is reported that the subject was raised in a small town, The parents own
GHBOR.HOOD: a twelve-room frame house located on Pine Street in Wyoming, Delaware, This
home is located
RELIGION:
in a better-class
section.
It is reported that the subject is a member of the Calvary Baptist Church at
Wyoming, Delaware, and while living at home was employed as a paid soloist
in this church.
INTERESTSAND The subject's
leisure-time
pursuits
ACTIVITIES:
nrusic, reading and editorial
work.
voice and piano,.
HEALTH:
white residential
consist of attending sporting events,
He lists his outstanding skills as music,
It is reported that the subject now enjoys excellent health.
However, during
his adolescence he was treated for approximately five years due to the
improp6r function of his thyroid glands,
As a result of this offense, the
subject has been ta~ing psychiatric
treatment under Dr. David C, Wilson,
University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville,
Virginia.
Copies of Dr.
Wilson's reports,
which are made a part of this report, indicate that the
subject has made considerable progress since being under treatment.
Dr, ilson
also indicates
that there is no reason why this man should not remain in the
community as he feels there is every reason to expect that he will get along
as far as his relationships
to his own sex are concerned.
Dr. ilson also
recommended that the subject continue reporting to his office th.Doughout this
year.
��RE: Edward Austin Michael
Page 3 . . . . . . . . . .
EMPLOYMENT:
Since June 1956 the subject has been regularly employed by the Jlfu.sic
F.ducators National Conference, Washington, D. c., at an annual salary of
$3,250.00.
The subject has had no Military experience.
P.ESOURCES:
The subject
has no resources.
RECOMMENDATION
In view of the favorable report by Dr. Wilson and also from the Delaware
Probation Authorities
and our own Office at .Arlington, Virginia, it is this
AND PLAN:
Officer's
opinion that a suspended sentence in this man's case would be
compatible with public interest.
Respectfully
1~
yours,
:I 7{~#:?'
William H. Ralston
Probation and Parole
WHR:ABM
Officer
�'
)
�C-0-P-Y
UNIVERSITY
OF VIRGINIAHOSPITAL
Department of Neurology and Psychiatry
Charlottesville,
Virginia
~y
17, 1956
Julian Ko Hickman
Hostetter Building
Harrisonburg, Virginia
Mr 9
Dear Mr. Hickman:
Mr. Edward Michael reported to me on ~y 12 and told me of his difficulty.
After talking to him I had him examined by Dro William Parson, the professor of
internal medicine and also an endocrinologist,
and had psychological
studies made
by Dr. Arthur Bachrach who is in charge of our clinical psychology division.
After
they had seen him, I saw Mr. Michael again.
I have now talked to Dr. Parson and Dr.
Bachrach regarding their findings.
The outstanding findings in the case are first,
that this man is very well
developed.
He may be a little
overweight but otherwise he is in excellent physical
conditiono
There is no question but that he is a very normal man in all respects.
The second finding was his story of his development.
He undoubtedly had a delayed
puberty.
He was overweight and short and did not reach complete sexual change until
17 or 18 years of ageo The next finding was his story.
He was born in a family which
was quite athleticq
His father is an athletic
coach and his two brothers are definitely natural athletes.
He also has quite a dominating mother who was very ambitious
for her children and has been especially
ambitious for :Edward. He has shown a good
deal of talent in music and she has been especially persistant
in her efforts to guide
him in every detail of his development.
The father on the other hand, has given him
only passing notice while he has been very enthusiastic
over the accomplishments of
his other two sons. I think we can say very definitely
from the history of this family
that Edward has had definite
rivalries
with his brothers and also has had mixed feelings
and relations
with his parents and that this confusion has had a good deal to do with
his present difficulties.
In his history also is the story of his homosexual relationships
of three
years ago when he was caught up in a gang of adolescents.
The majority of them were
older than he in the beginning, but apparently they later exploited younger boys and
at that time were caught by the law and he was put on probation.
He has maintained
his control since that time up until now, and his present solicitation
is apparently
the first time that he has manifested openly any of his homosexual trends.
Fourth, Edward presents a front of charm and unconcern which impresses one
as being somewhat assumed. This artificiality
disturbs us somewhat, although it is
easy to understand that he is forced to assume some such method of defense if he is to
contirru.e in the community, Nevertheless it is disturbing to us when we attempt to
prognosticate
regarding the future.
��UNIVERSITYOF VIRGINIA HOSPITAL
Department of Neurology and Psychiatry
Charlottesville,
Virginia
-2-
My conclusions regarding the whole picture are as follows:
in the first
place this man is by no means fixed in the homosexual role by any physical or glandular
handicap.
He has been forced to relate to a certain degree through homosexuality by his
delayed puberty and by other circumstances in his environment.
At the present time it
is most important not to overemphasize his homosexuality and to lift as much as possible
any taboo that there might be on his relating
in other ways. Naming or condemning him
as a homosexual will prevent him from making normal relationships
and also heterosexual
relations,
and I should add here that he seems to be perfectly
capable of normal
relationships
with women and apparently has a very close girl friend at this time.
If
he is not graduated or if he is excluded from the group, it will go far to isolate him
and certainly
will make it very difficult
for him to carry on relationships.
This man
is quite mixed up. He needs psychiatric
help and he should have it right away and in
an intensive fashion over the next year or two. I believe that arrangements should be
made for this to get underway before he takes up his job in Fairfax next fall and then
it should be decided by his doctor whether he could go ahead with the work in that
community. Undoubtedly he should be given sympathetic understanding and support rather
than punishment and so-called corrective
confinement.
Nevertheless,
this facade of
unconcern which he presents makes it necessary for him to be definitely
impressed with
the seriousness of his situation,
with his need to continue in therapy until he has
worked out many of his conflicts.
I understand that the whole situation
has been discussed with his parents.
I believe the sympathetic support of his father and mother would go a long ways toward
helping him to work through this very difficult
time.
If they would like to talk to me
I would be glad to do so, or if there is anything else I can add to this letter to
help out in the situation,
please let me know.
Sincerely
yours,
/s/ David c. Wilson
David C. Wilson, M.D.
dcw/d
WHR:ABM
STATEOF VIBGINIA, COUNTY
O• ROCKINGHAM,
to-wit:
This is to certify that the foregoing
is a true and exact copy of a letter dated May 17, 1956. My commission as Notary
Public will expire on February 1, 1958
��UNIVERSITY
OF VIRGINIAHOSPITAL
C- 0 - P - Y
Department of Neurology and Psychiatry
Charlottesville,
Virginia
January 16, 1957
1".croWilliam H0 Ralston,
Probation
and Parole Officer
County Office Building
Staunton, Virginia
Dear Mr-. Ralston:
Edward Austin Michael has been reporting to my office on an average
of twice a month since our first studies on him. Since that time he has
shown a good deal of evidence of more maturity.
He has gone along with his
job in Washington and has taken part in a great many different
activities
in and around that city9 We have gone over his relationship
to his family
and his relationship
to friends and also to boys and girls.
He is still having
some difficulty
with his maturing process but certainly
there is no reason
why he should not be in the comnrunity and I feel that there is every reason
to expect that he will get along well as far as his relationships
to his
own sex are concerned.
I would like very much to talk to you about him if you wish to come
over at any time.
I expect to continue working with him. I would like to have it
understood that he should continue coming to this office throughout the year.
Sincerely
yours,
(Signed)
David
dcw/d
WHR:ABM
c.
1ilson,
M. D.
��COi~"'101.J\ffALT:-I
OF. VI GI 'L
v.
WE ~ORANDU'iCF
THO TY
EDVv D A JSTI J , ff CHA L
The defendant
Jnd feloniously
attemp
Roscoe Turner,
tion
of the
commission
of the
by the
approach
i~ viola-
against
Commonwealth of Virginia'
in this
replied,
case
if
11
co:1tinued
or statement.
of age,
one
the
.
deals
Of course,
of the
with
the
under
this
attempt,
if
evide~ce.
defe:1dant
parties
years
"Unlawfully
+he nouth,
1950 Code of Virginia,
by the boy in question
and the
thirteen
can be found guilty
The evidence
asked
with
ly know by or with
of sodomy and buggery.
the defendant
warranted
in a warrant
lA-98 of the Code of Virginia
Sectjon
Sec~ion
to carna
18-98 of the
and dignity
actual
charged,
a minor malP child
of section
peace
is
he,
the def~ndant
the defendant,
wanted
on their
way without
did not touch
him, and made no statement
oth
any further
the hoy,
to him other
was
a drag,
Do you want a blow job?".
·~0.
The defendant
shows that
comment
did not
than
that
just
quoted.
We respectfully
of ~roving
hat
an attempt
An attempt
ital
elements,
attPmpt
uestion,
rurtherance
the
K. HICKMAN
ATTORNEY
HOSTETTER
HARRISONBURG:.
rime.
to commit the crime
to commit a crime
doubt,
(2)
An attempt
of that
intent
•~ one,
is an a tempt
There must be some physical
AT LAW
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far
short
of two main and
by the Commonwealth
t t
to cayry
out the
e
intent.
An
than mere prep1ration.
to commit murder,
poison
with
sur~ would contend
towards
BUILDING:
VIRGINIA
cons~sts
may purchase
I feel
falls
of sodomy was made.
namely,
one may have an intent
crime.
f the poison
JULIAN
the evidenc~
to commit a crime must go further
o illustrate,
it
that
lioth of which must be proved
reasonahle
rime in
submit
the
co~mission
act
to set
and in
which to com-
that
the purchase
of the
in motion
intended
the com-
�(,
�mencement
attempt
of the
consummation
to cowmit a felony.
or an offer
is
the
In that
into
defend?nt
case
was not guilty
a little
of candy.
her upon a rock
sexual
at the
intercourse,
evidence
The child
child
and left
was, we think,
While it
assailant
to commjt the
ro overt
act
intention
of the desired
result
they
a button
have
from her
scene.
stated
The Court
to convict
there
"fax
that
into
discontinued
"the
the ~cused
on the part
was no overt
to accomplish
which reached
had "gotten
and the defendant
showed a des5re
crime,
held
to accompany him
they
snatching
Court
to commit rapeo
and suggested
insufficient
rape.
a present
the
the
girl
After
same time
protested
attempted
strated
in effect.
of an attempt
induced
of the
mere preparation
such motion
the woods he seated
the
is that
v. Commonwealth 5 SE 2d 491,
the woods by the offer
molesting
it
to set
the defendant
snow suit''.
one can be convicted
Certain
insufficient
In Mullens
t~at
before
of the
act which demon-
Certainly
ito
enough towards
of an
there
was
the accomplishment
to amount to the commencement of the consumma-
tion."
In the
even within
under
discussion,
the power of the
and the defendant
an overt
case
act
consummation
accusedo
the boy in r.uestion
The boy was on a bicycle
was in an automobile,
which could
of the
be construed
crime
so there
could
in question.
to say at Page 539J "the
in the
is
ihat
crime
K. HICKMAN
ATTORNEY
HOSTETTER
HARRISONBURG,
case
viewing
most t
it
of manufacturing
preparation
paration
consists
of the crime.
commission,
after
ardent
for
the
attempt
of arranging
The attempt
the
for
spirits.
preparations
AT LAW
BUILDING
VIRGINIA
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t c n
in a light
he was making preparat2on
between
sion
JULIAN
instant
not have bee
as a commencement of the
In West v. Commonwealth 157 SE P~ge 538,
this
was not
the Court
s i
o
unfavorable
an attempt
There
and the
t e evi
to the
is quite
attempt
accuse
a difference
itself.
for
the
Precommis-
movement towards
have b0en made
ence
to commit the
the means necessary
is the direct
had
11
4
its
��The evidence
in this
case
does
Michael
made any preparation
crime.
He merely
obscure.
asked
I venture
whatsoever
a question,
the opinion
know what was meant by the
a number of cases
in every
one of them where this
towards
that
of the
In th'? cas0
the
intent
o+ the
of a third
the
court
who failed
to take
11
case
probable
of
no useful
cause
purpose
dealing
he crime with
be cer+ified
with
submit
this
that
AT LAW
to show that
a cr·me
by the Grand Jury;
HOSTETTER BUILDING
HARRISONBURG,
accused.
86 VA 223,
the conduct
carry
195
out
in the
by
~
1109;
by citing
the
cannot
be con-
subject.
the defendant
w~ich he has heen charged,
VIRGINIA
-3-
and there
has been committed
therefore,
Respectfu
HICKMAN
the
or modified
he served
C3~
of the warrant.
K.
act
and solicitation
towards
v. Commonwealth 81 SE2d 574;
number of c1ses
victed
ATTORNEY
"but
of the defendant
has not been reversed
Ve respectfully
JULIAN
overt
to convict
any steps
the
May 3, 1954.
We think
great
at all
ineffectual
shown,
and
decisions.
See Martin
decided
for
to commit rape,
the preparation
The conviction
who
was reversed.
The Hicks
subsequent
was clearly
than
design.
it
was presented
in order
s
I did not knowa
of !-licks v. Commonwealth 9 SE 1024,
got no further
party
criminal
lewer
crime
few people
has had before
be a direct
to commit the crime
accused
are very
attempts
of the
of which question
I am sure
~atter
must
as to show that
the commission
there
involving
there
the commission
that
of Appeals
decision
has held
for
the meaning
question.
The Supreme Court
Court
not even go so far
11 y,
we request
C
dismissal
is
m
no
��Commonwealth
On a varr&nt
v.
Edw2rd Au~tin
the 2ccused,
dc:y came trie attorney
Edward Pustin
z2nce E.nd by his
trial
by jury
sodoI'ly)
after
hearing
consultine
to submit
all
thereto,
hee.r and determine
e2se without
he e ttornev
dence herein
with
for
e.n 2greed
his
counsel,
and
recognis2id
weived
of law and fEct
the attorney
and the court
for
the inL~tion
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AUSTIN MICHAEL
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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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Commonwealth v Edward Austin Michael
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Attempted Sodomy
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Defendant charged with attempted sodomy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1957
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Nara Holdaway
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Michael
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHIII, t o- wit:
In the Cirouit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingham, and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oa ths do present, that
Charles Michael, on or about the 18th day of April,
1931, in sa id County, did unlawfully
have in his possess!
ion about three pints of ardeµt spirits, against the
peace and di gnity of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
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�POSS. ARDENT SPIRITS
COMMONWEALTH
V
CHARLES MICHAEL
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Colillllonwealth's Atty.
�In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia:
To the S heriff o f Rockin g ham County, Greeting:
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at 10 o'clock, a. m ., on the ../. .. .. .. day of. ............ Q?J, .............. .
to testif y and the truth to say in behalf of the 9-iny:io11wealth against . ·/
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who stands charged with a
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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
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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. Charles Michael
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-3 pints
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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RcPr-box9-039
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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CO fONWEALTH O
VI RGI NI ,
COUNTY OF ROC KI NG~ M, to - wit :
In the Circu it Court of said County :
The g rand jurors i n and fo r the body of s aid county of Rocki ngham and n ow attend ing said Court at its De ce mber term , 1927
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up on their oa ths do presen t that H. M. Cole an d J • ..!... . Mich ael ,
with i n one y ear next prior to the findin g of this i ndic tment ,
in
said county of Rockin gham, d id unlaw fully manufa cture, sell , offer
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ke e p , st o re and expo se f or sale , g i ve away , transp ort , di s~ense
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so li c i t , adver tise and receiv e orders f or arden t spirit s , a gains
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t he peace a nd. di gn ity of the uommon weal th of Virg i nia .
The jurors afo resaid . , up on their oaths afores aid. , do furt her
presen t that H. M. Cole and J . E. dich ael , with i n one year next
:prior to the findin g of this i ndic tment , in the said. county of
Rock ine a~ , d id unlaw fully have in their p osses s ion ardent s p irit s
, agai nst the peace and dignit y of the Commonwe a lth of Virg i n ia .
The jurors afore sa i d , upon their oaths afores aiJ do furthe r
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presen t that H. H.
ole and J .
• Michael , vi i thin one year next
prior to the findin g of this indict ment , in the said county of
Rock ing1 am , did unlaw fully receiv e ardent spiri t , again st the peace
and
dignit y of the Commo nwealth of Vi rei nia .
Th i s indict ment i s found on the testim ony of Dunfee \fightm an
and J • .::: • Hi chael , witnes ses sworn in Court and sent before tLe
grand
jury to g ive eviden ce .
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!.:. Cole and
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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
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. H.M. Cole and J.M. Michael
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession and transportion of ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-024
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Cole
Michael
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COMMONV EALTH OF VIRGD IA ,
COU1 TY OF
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In the Circuit Court of said county :
The grand jurors in and for the b ody of
said county of Rocki ngham and now attendin0 s id. Court at
its February term , 1927 , upon their oaths do
resent that
Ge orge A. Michael , within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment , in the said. county of Rockingham ,
did unlawfully have i n his possession a still , sti ll cap ,
worm , tub, fermenter, and other ap pliances connected vJith
and used in the ope r ation of a still , without having the
same registered as required by law, against the peace and
di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
This indictment is found on tee testimony of
F. L. Dirting , a witness sworn in Court and sent before the
grand jury to give evidence .
�Unlawfu l possessi on of still
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Geo • .A . Mi chael
Mi s deme a nor
Februa ry t e r m, 192 7
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
R OCKINGHAM Cou,NT
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Witness J F B L.ll.o/(BUR.H Clerk of our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the
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Title
A name given to the resource
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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<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>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George A. Michael
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
posession and operating a still
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box6-039
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Michael
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/d9de5de0d65c031469e10c18e5b66e84.pdf
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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.
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
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. George L. Dean and S.L. Michael
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
transport ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box3-007
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dean
Michael