1 20 2 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_111-commonwealth-v-ed-collins.pdf 167a50411bace281a0862813b4b0bc3a PDF Text Text r • STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF To THE ROCKINGHAM, SHERIFF OR /P,,.k.t ~~- Whereas ...... complaint and information TO-WIT: ANY CONSTABLE OF THE SAID COUNTY: ....... of the saicl county, has this clay mack a .Iustice of the Peace of the ,;aid count~-, that on oath before me, WM. J. POINTS, / ('-r:-R. , 190 g---,in said county, dicl of the said county, on the .. These are therefore in the name of the Commom,·ealth of ,~irginia, and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the said to answer the said complaint [.) and to be further you forthwith to Ia,\'. ~ .L,J--<,;,, ~., Summon the follo,,·ing \\·itnesses: ./4.J.t . ,~- to apprehend ~~ dealt with according Given under my hand and seal this to command .19or ]. 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ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: ~''';;;I~ hi..ui Court of said County : T . , a justice of the peace of said connt~·, do hereby certify _ that I have this day committed Given under my hand and seal, thi · to the jail of said "' .... <JifL- day of ~,f, ~ .. , 190 ~ ., J.P. ¥7 [L. S.] ��Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : Tbe jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Const at its ... ·.... ~~·~········ ..... tern,, in the yea, 190.{ upon their oaths present that.. ...................................................................................................... & . ft~ ( against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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Grand Jliry ,-in the year 190 .... ,, in the ..;.aid County, of Virginia. . . . . . ........................................................................................ ......... .... ..... ...... ...... ...... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the to give evidence. · · A \" C"l:)-~ ........................................ . ~ .fk~ , ............................ ~ Clerk. - �r • _..,, ~ ~ ~ l1' ~ ~ ~ '. P► r r j tD r (" r t -I lJ C l"l1 )tJ ~ ~ r ?1 <::, i I (') 0 h :~ <'! "' 1' :~ 3 3 0 ::s ,-A-., ~ (C r-~~ ~ . E!: :r t"'l 2 ~ >' ~ ~ ~ .. �,, , . j ,,.• - • ' .'..' ' f - �.. . ,. • ' .... . . r • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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 The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed Collins Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_111 Collins Rhinehart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/1ac051819c3f8fdee3d7b40e1132b204.pdf d961b686dbbf82af220d3b0bd415444c PDF Text Text �� https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e3bf0de5130ef9a9db98785a01c87184.pdf ab19975d6a99aa2888cecd51a7c913eb PDF Text Text This indenture made the 8th day of January one thousand eight hundred and eight between John Baxter overseer of the poor for the south district in the county of Rockingham of the one part and Christian Bear of said county of the other part witnesseth that the said overseer of the poor in pursuance of an order of court baring date September 1807 do put place and bind Maggy Rinehart a poor girl being 7 years old the 20 of August last past to the said Christian Bear to dwell with and serve him until she shall arrive to eighteen years of age In consideration whereof the said Christian Bear doth bind himself to the said John Baxter or his successor overseer of the poor to teach or cause to be taught the said girl within the time above mentioned to read and right and to furnished the girl with clothes meat drink and lodging fit and convenient and at the end of her servitude to give her 15 dollars and all such freedom dues as the law directs In witness whereof each of us have unto set our hands and seals the year and day above written � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Overseers of the Poor of Rockingham County 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 1766-1871 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 The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Osp003_001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/11">Overseers of the Poor: Minutebooks and Correspondences</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4525"> Overseers of the Poor Finding Aid</a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1808 Title A name given to the resource Indenture of Apprenticeship, Maggy Rhinehart to Chrisly Bear Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Overseers of the Poor Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries 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. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Osp003_001_065 Bear Rhinehart