2 20 132 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_016-commonwealth-v-edward-shifflett.pdf 17758eb785ed83b8b7b0f5dbb36a297c PDF Text Text ..:>T.ti.TEF VIRGII I ..J., To-wit: COUNTY F Roe· r:m:: In the Circuit Court The grand for the in the and E. grand that said did kill Byers, jurors body of the do present dignity of said of the State ounty of ~ County of Rockingham, of the one Tracey indictment l. Helbert, • .riser, in and 1pon their oaths on or about June felonioasly and unlawfully Helbert against 3rd, the peace 1934, and ommonwe&lth of Virginia. This ~. of Vixginia, oc:dngh&m, ~dward Shifflett, and slay jury County: is found • ~. Lamp, Hinkle witnesses to give on the evidence. sworn in Court testimony hares, of • C. Florence and sent .before Lamp, the �~ Inv .. I,i.anslauehter M:WN\7ZALTH Y. Indictment ~UJ:t"FLE.'TT (O&u/4 October 1. Term 1934 .Lrue Bill <J:,fL~ I .litnesses: A. u. Byers ,, • D. Helbert .J:. Lamp 1... :Iinkle Phares Florence Larip E. E. Kiser • ,, • ....23.rman 'oI.ll1lonwealth's atty. l �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ,;9.h_,'' You are hereby commanded to mmmon.~ To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: ........... ~······=······-···-·-····~·········. ~·~~t~ .•• ;::~~:••··· ~?-:::::· ·, who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mi.sdemea·nor. And this .. .............ll,£-1}'-···· ........shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ¼,~~~RT day of . .. SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .l/..~.t...19if4, and in the 15f.;t.L year of ~;,~·~·· THE SERVICE PRESS, HARRISO BURG, VA, No. 457 0.-.,:.,\........ the Commonwealth. , Clerk �{!,._,rr/ ~ CD rti ~ >< ;D CJ ~ -... b I' I (3~/1)~ 'tj (D : • ' { (,:i l 0 lI ~ I I ~ ,... �In the Name 9f the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham Count~, J"eeting: . ..~~ You are hereby commanded to summon~,t?'/.~~~ ... .~~ ,4e✓..d?.'~~.12~..0.~.~.~ ~..~-~J ....L..b. ..~ ..?.J:~ ..~~ ..... G.~ ·~~~ ..~.~·¥~··!:t~.~-;···~a.4.~, .~~ .... YB...w.~~.~.a~.~,..~:(-,,M.1,,., ..... $.~ (V~d.t ..1 .Z-.i .u.f.'..~-Ad:£),..~ ..&...'P/...~~~ ..... 9-'= ............. ·ZJ!lt:;~ti(,~~<?~L~L~··r;~ to appear be/ore the Judge of t1f~c1tit ......... . Gour of Rockingham Co-unty, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ..... j~ ......day of. . ~~... say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the ct:iimonwealth ····································~··ff.:~ .....(-~ 19;;f4to testify and the truth to against ....................................... . .....~) ............ who stands charged with and indicted for -,.felonyf,nisdemeanor. And this.... ...~.... ... shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, day of THE ~ ... SEN.VICE PRESS, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the 19f14,a1JCl in the / HARRISONBURG, · VA. ~L ~of the Commomveajth. ,,,,,P~~ ...7c:, .., FORM NO. Clerk 5 , �>Q 0 r I : I ; I I I I l I I I ct :::I l : ' I '' ' '' ;' '-1:1 bo r: t: r > ~ 'O s I I I ! 0 s I : 1J Q) ,;...; :::i (,) (l) ~ (j) ~ >< Lt,: ~ I I I I I I ' I I ! : ! ' -C J /9'3✓ ~✓ c0< �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sl eriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Y 01t are hereby commanded to summon ................... . to a~pear' before the Judge of the ~tit at 9.30 o clock, a. m., on the ...... say in behalf of the Defenda11t Court of Rockingham County, ;' the Court House thereof, .7........... day of. .... ./J}?.. ..... 19 ......fo 1 ....... testify and the truth to in the prosecution of the Com111omvcalth against . .................................... . ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1~::] ......... :..::· ..·:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: who stands charged wi And this .. .......... shall not omit under penalty of :£100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. ROBERT d,y of IJJ/""i SWITZER, 19 Clerk of our said :ul, ,,,J;,,th,/ .rr 1 0'}:%1~~ I . THE SEHVICE PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. ourt, at the Co11rt Ho11se, the ..3...{ .. ..., Clerk ~ FORM NO. 5 �..:,. Q 0 :., '' I :' : ' I ': : I I '} : I '! .•I. i'' ! ' I -+-) <,... 0 ~(J) 0. s::: ...., I ..c: ' ..... 0' ': ! ! '' 'I I : ,t:: t) ~ �I THE ROOSEVELT-GARNER-ROBERTSON 313 First National Bank Building HARRISONBURG, VIRGINIA CLUB ~. ~ ~r '-- ~r{ \ ~ ~ V\) ��Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, } T w· . . h am C ounty, o- 1t. R oc k111.g Whereas, ........ P...... "Vf. ......~.r.Il:1Ei.!l. , ...GP.~.•...4-.t. ~y ...... plaint and information County, that ........ on the .. 1 ...day . ....of the said County, has this day made com- on oath before me, ..... 13 .•...G.•...J?.aJ;.t.El~ ......................................... a Justice of the said 9.~..~clVl.8::r.clShifflet.t. oL)4tiY.. .................................................................. of the said County, . ., 19 ...3.1in the said County, did ..t1Il~Ei:W.~l:1.~~¥.. ~.Ilcl············ ... ....... ... f.e.l9.nt.o.u$:JS..Jp._jµ.:r.~ .. 'I\r,·~.G.e.Y ..L.~. I:I~.:J.;P.eT:t ...tn...13..D: ..13..ll~.qmo.pJJ~ ...w:r.~q:k. ..f.r.()Ill.:w.:t1.~.(} 11 ...... ......~~J~ ..~~ jti.r.~.e. ~ ...~11e. ..~.8:~ cl..'l'r,€1..(} f3Y. ..~ ~....~~:t?. ~!.t....c1~ d... :l.~Il.8.ti.~.~11 ..ElIl:d. ...~8:Il:~ll.~ ~?:~Il.£5 ........ did die on June 3 ,.............. 1934· ,........................................... and the said c. ............................................... Edward Shifflett by the means ·········································································· ......8::f'.()r.e.~~ ~~...c1.1.c1 ...f.~.1-()~~ e>.~~;:t..Y. ...~P.J...8:I?-.d. ..rn~r.<1.e.:r ...~!.8:~.e.Y ...~.~ ...~.~.~ ~.~r..t.·'·...~~~ ~!1~~ .......... . ......~11~ ..p€l13.(} f3.. 8:~4...c1~_gI1i ~Y...():f'_ ..tl;lf3..9C>IllI'.1:o.IlYf.~.8:;t.t.11 ...~t..Y.i.:r-~~ri.~El·~· ........................................... . These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre- hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the sa·d Own y, the body of the said ............................... . d ................. -.~ . ...~ .................................. . d. g to law. And you are required to sum- .................... ................... 6~. to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with ace mon ........................................................................................................................................................................... ............ .......................... ·················································· ............ ,....................................................... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Co~onwealt Given under my hand and seal this~, . "JfJay of ......... .. .. . ........... ~.--c> .........•••.... , in the year I // .... ;' ....................... .(/J....... G....C?~.~·······.JService Press---170 . , on the examination touching the said offence. P. (Seal) �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT: ...... , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County I, . ...... .... ............ .. ·········· ..... . and of Rockingham, State of Virginia, do hereby certify that ............... . have this day acknowledged .. ..... .. .... ... themselves indebted to the Commonwealth ..... as his suret of Virginia in the sum of ........ . ................. Dollars ( $..................... ) to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: .............................. That the said ... shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the .............. day of. ..................... , 193 ... , and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. 193 Given uncle; my hand this, the ............. day of ......... . 'J.P. >- c:: 00 .... ... .. ~ c:: .... .... .... ... "' .... .... <· ,_.,..__ ...c: .... ,;; ... ~ .,; c:: > 0 E E 0 ,~. 't ~ J ~ u .s .... ., ... .... ... u c:: .... .... 0 ... . t.... ~ ~ ~ : (V\: l 0 ~ """ ~ 1----...: "'-.I ... -0 00 "' :.a .. c:: ..!:l . ~: "' 0.. ~ • I. j__• QJ .... "' ... ½.. ½ 0: 0: c---;_ ., ~ L.J. ..,,. .,,. ..,,. ..,. ...,. ~ ..,,. .,,.. ·-< ... 00 ~ j ..I"") \:... I • u u I I '- « I µ.. ) QJ c:: ~ ~.... D QJ ·"' -~ .... ::s ....., "' "' QJ "' c:: ~ 00 ~~ ~ QJ c:: -0 0 c:: 0.. 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You are hereby commanded to mmmon ................ :.. _J.-e-f..£--,{_,od ::~:;,:;::::···::::::.:::,:::~~;:::::7/..~:c%'~:::;::::: ;Jt;~::~::::F:::::?./2::: ::;{~:: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ........... . to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingha n County, at the Court House thereof, at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the. /.a:#.aay of. ............... {-.:-::... ~ ..!.:-.~ ................... ............... 19 .1. ... to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the GRAND ···············································Z.~~ who stands charged with a ...'.'.~ ~.~.............. ,.,................................. ,.., ... felony misdemeanor. And this you shall not omit under penalty of £100. Clerk. of our said // THE SEP.VICE PRESS• Aud have then and there this Writ. c_zp, .t~ ..... .......... 19.?...t/,and in the .../..t/../ ...year of the Commonwealth . ....... ~ ........ ./.................. 1:.~.,Clerk \Vitness, J. ROBERT SWITZE~ day of. ...... ~./., JURY ..................... . HAR~UONBUR.G, YA. at the Court House, the ··/·· �$: ,... 5" ::, I "I :Jl "' ,:: (l >: ct :i 0 C: (/) C i 0 3 3 0 :, :II 0 in < ... C: rt C, C: 0 'O < 9 .... �Commonwealthof Virginia} RockinghamCounty}To-Wit: BE IT REMEMBERED, <h><on <h,.~;;i::t1., 9. nL ...C....M·-·······~··········· .. ····> principal ~c, ............•. , 9' 19,$ .. in~ ..~...a! ..~ and .. ~.., ....<J.. ..~ .... ?..q.~·································• surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ... ..... ........ , of the said County of Rockingham, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth J>-~ ..... 'rl.~.~ to of Virginia each in the sum of .... "'."'." ...... ~~········································ be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the use of the Commonwealth rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead ex~mption to their recognizance; That if the said ........ the~? ~ ... ~ ..... Court ~ngham yet upon this condition: .!"'ti............................................................. . ..... shall p~ally appear County, JO.....4- .....~M-. ..., ·················Term 193..'f,and of Virginia at the Courthouse of said County, thereof, being the·········· on the ....;2.......... . ······ ... day of~··""···••oo at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further before ..... day of the ·············· .... ' heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain .......... 'i-...~ ....... .......................................... whereof the stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature the court, then the above recognizance shall ,d be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN until r!J:2.cJ.. this ... .......... , 19J.f (J. P. or BAIL COMMISSIONER) �'- ' �oc COMMONWEALTH v. ) Felony EDWARD SHIFFLETT (inv. mans.) �fl u I � 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. 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Edward Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Felony Involuntary Manslaughter Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter. 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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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett and George Lam Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. 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/" 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_001_071 Lam Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_072-commonwealth-v-george-shifflett.pdf e86fa754ffbb0a993dbe06ab48512d2a PDF Text Text �~f lk«~~ ~~ -- J. (, f--t'.-, l,,l, ~ � 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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Concealed Weapon Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor concealed weapon. 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/" 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_001_072 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_032-commonwealth-v-lindsey-shifflett.pdf eb2787d4b8509f007c8438075d82e109 PDF Text Text C(Q)mm(Q)rrnweall1tlhl (Q)!Vnirgnrrnna 9 t @ounty' of ~oc~in~½G\m, to wit. I , t ·whereas, .......... ~.,,. l'o l'hese nre therefore, ' ',u' .I l./uc- L° 1 ' - a ~· E?'./IJ. of 4f"..1--<l......,,(_..... ............ in the nmne of the Uom,nwnweciith, . ~ / U (d.,J the- a;Ml.. .................................... ................................................ . to c01n1nancl you, forthwith to npprehenrl and ai,4-c, bring b Orenie or some other Justice oft/w said eounty the body of the said.~.~ ~~ ... .. .. .. .......................................... to answer the said com.plaint, and be f ~,<lwr ,,ealt with ac- ~F C>v/'4r4a t ~ R~,..Ji.,.fJ..&..1/'PM tJZ. ~ording to law, ,md yo,, an also directed to su,nmon ... ""' witM8'es .L/d. .... Gi,-en, uniter my hand and seal this . d,.y of .... ...... ~·~······················'" ............................................................. ··' .......... ~ .................. -~····/ the yea,,· 189, ....................... ,T P. [SEAL.) , �(.., r ~ ' .,. - ,,.. r ,11/ . .. ~~:,.. ~ L-V'£A/7~~ ) ~· ~ ~~..,.,__.,,_,,.~~r~;:;r.;;-= • -~~~ ~7 . _,,,,-,, ~ --------------- -9,o JJ/ 7 ~ ~~ ~ ~~ Ir_,,,~ --.:p :"7 V><l/1 ~ a ,; -i L,~ Y-7 ~ -z.. h;-rt/ ~ ~~ ~ ~ - 47J lu / 7 , '-? y.J yJ :::J'l L I �p--;J • - ~P-o ~J.r,~./ c4_'.].,-?~~ t~ Jl--- e-~~ ~~ ~ w - Lt, ~ ~-~~~ rY ¼ a,.,,y/,,, , ~ '-"' ) ) Q.. ,:._,t....~ 1 ,~~~ , (l~ ~ u~,, - • - .A:__I ✓ 7 ,,>- , ~d~ ½-' , ��1. L ��•• • •• • • • �Commonwealth of Rockir1.gham Virginia,} County, J./,;;L ...day oL~··-···· . l>e if l'semembe d that on the .. T o=,v1t: . ... 7 f:,, ~.... ....../l'r89 - 1 ca~~c;~•·· ····~· l:Jf/:!::;r~(J:::1.·~ . of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged theif Commonwealth of Vfrginia, in manner and fmmfollowing, that is to say • the said .. es to be l~ted to the ~4 .... f#-ft..... ~~~~w~•;:::i: ~~kL .............................................................. Dollars of like good and lawfol money, to be in the sum oL .......i!.&.:.~..... respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, liability to the Cnmrnnnwealth acising under this ,ecogniif 0 :::em:e lands and tenements, and they severally waived and also waived any claim or right to discharge any _with.coupons ~tached from the bonds of this State, 0 :::a:: i::::::::m:n:~r:::: i:o::i:i::s?S:w::t•~ . The condition of the above recogni,ancc is such that if the above bound..... ~~-·•·· the1!:!~• . •:··-.•-··· ~1,J-~e -··•·-································································································do and shall personally appear before.the County Court of Rockingham ~~ day of Teem next ~o~ing the ~~ Court-house thmof, and then and the,':;',1,,';;w:/..i.m of ittd et! to the Grand Jury ~ ................................................................................. unlaV11fttlly and feioniocrsty · saie County as:aies.t aim the said .....·-··•··········································································· fera··---···········-············-···········································································9" hittt eommitted, ior ............................................................................................................................................................................................... . ·----······························•·················-·····································-····················· ·································································································································-·· ··························-····•··········································································•·········-·---·•················-········-············--·-·····-······-··-·-····························-··--·······-·· ·········-···························ct··········1·•········ whe,eof the said~-~"·'n.1ttt ·D f :·;Ji······································································-················-··· ............................................................ stands chacged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. �, �Common,vealth of Rockingha1~7. . Ile ii ~•membered that on thee.3 Virginia,} County, T O="\Vtt . : JJ. day of. ,.9~/1..... ;····· •· '89 /; ,Z;,,-~ J4{Ltt :l,.Jl:-,1 Jhl!IJt=±fllkru_ -·--·~e~Llt_~;Lf/4······F~··~·························· «<M .... ...... c~=e·~~o;e of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged theif es to be indebted to the Commonwealth ofVhginia, inmanne< and fmm following, that isto the saidt~····e:J~· say, ::,::~mS:t~i::::::1t; :o~::::;:::;::~,;~;::e in the sum of___J'.,kt(_Z ___ )t;~L_L_ _________________________________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, lands and tenements, and they severally waived and also waived any claim or right to discharge any _________________________________________________________________________________ fur-a-______________________________________________________________________________________ 4h-i1P committed, jot U1Mawf.t!llyand-felontt>USTY---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------__ _ whmof the saidg-:q;/J[_ . ::=::~nds charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first 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 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 1896 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Lindsey Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. 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/" 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_002_032 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_014-commonwealth-v-robert-john-shifflett.pdf a5455769ba2c773835643065cfdb2ef2 PDF Text Text r . ... / "" .. �' • ~~{· . V\. ~ ~ '. . -l ,& �// Jutltvrl-1 1/ J7/ ttd blL~J?la/f~ ;.12 '~1S&dt ~- J!i;-/at/Lj.'L ;;J o1aal- ~~ �� 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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Robert Shifflett and John Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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/" 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_002_014 Lewis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_039-commonwealth-v-turner-green.pdf 6bb27fc3d1f92939f1a7ac6c60a5c322 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham County, to=wit: In the County Court of the said County: The Jiuors of the Commonwealth attending on the of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court, UPON THEIR V :_day of__ OATH PRESENT, /4~ ./~ that __~2=:!e:::!..=..-,\/)--~~___.~~~::::=.----- in the year r89f, the property of one to or occupied with the dwelling-house Jr~ in the said county, a certain outhouse, called a Lu. ../~ of the said__J}c,~l<J. not adjoining ~-LvL-( in the night time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intent __________ in the said outhouse, then and there being found, then and there feloniously against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth 011 do further the_2_~day of Virginia. did steal, take and carry away, And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath , in the year 189 f, in the said County, a certain outhouse, of_4/~...£.. __ ,the prnpecty of one ~ not ndjo;n;ng too, occupied with the dwelling-house of the said~,::, W, 44 /~"jf, --1:±c~ uJ,_j1,f;'-___tJ.,/ in th c said onthouse th en and t hm t ~~-7 IL And~uf~ take and carry awa: _ the goods and chattels being, feloniously to steal, 11 //¥.£A~ ;J~ ~ ~vl... ...._____ ___________ / ::,;gJ~LL{_~--- there situated, in the day time of that day feloniously did break and enter, with intent nf the said _ present, thatJ~~-------------- t.;;.~ called aJ there situated the goods and chattles of the said of the goods aod chattles of the sa;d~~ aforesaid, and now .l'~~ _ and there being found, then and there felonious]:,.· did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that. ~~-A~---- , in the year r89 f, on the_..2./-2.-_day of_~~--' in the said Connty, a certain outhouse, called aJ~ __/,,Jl ~~ ___ , the property of one $-4.--ia _;-L_ 4 , not adjoining to o, occupied with the dwelling _ft~ W.Jt;yf'--C,d---:'" • , J/411~_ house of the said tbm situated, in the night time of that da_Yfeloniously did enter, without breaking the same, ,vith intent the goods and chattels in :he said onthonse thenJ~d ~ ~J.{ -~~ __ ,w£ of the said there being, feloniously to stea1:_take a~1dcarry away._ And J Ji,~ ~ ~f - --------"--·-- ,hCtad~ W. ;~ &uh --- -r»: of the goods and chattels of the said_lt_~__,U)"'--=_.. ____ •.L""---==CFt1 _ in the said outhouse then and there being found, then and there feloniou ly did steal, tal-te and carry away, against ~ ,{ dio-tiity of the Commollwealth of Virginia. • This indictment is found on the testimony of I (! 11,.__)f.At~__)] , 1 ~4~. 4- -0~ l.fd;t,~fdL_~witness..«1sworn . llrt.vy~ . 5t/),. .I /.1) the peace and ~ _ JL//~-<;~AU&d_ttl.j; •~ ~ in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �in W~J~ - ~~ .ft.tn-7i~~ /,(( l ,~ \ ~ ~- ~ L ,, .A~~ .iff!Jkf£~ I~ ~,., '/ . \,) ," ��I �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tltefollowing list of persons of lite Count.Ji of Rockin1;lta111,residi11g remote.from lite place where lite offence is c!targed to have been committed, aud in ot!ter respects qualified to serve as Jurors, is fnrnislzed you, from wlud'/J:,ou slzall take the Veniremen summoned ~ trial of~ for lite Jt;;:::vl r:t _ 1 da_1 qf lite __~/ ~ C"§_'Y bdni" f'l 8,}J_ ~ ,&_ Ci_ 8-A ~ WL ~ t_ .J~ ni_ LJJ,J_ t LJ ~_,Ur J t_ ~fl)~ a :Jr/,, ,, , ~ t_ ~ -rg_r/L_ ~ ~t~~~ iIJl U~ t t 7tiwf_~/21L· L b_vyou to serve as Jurors upon tlie . . c!targed witlt. felony, 'J'/ , of //,e County !JoL dj_tit:!Jux•n Ter111, r8 r sel ,j fl--dt,u\_ w-,(} L~ 1f_AAAN1~ ~/2, t__.J~ ~ f~ r__~ ~l. ,A ~ L L L //,, ,17 / '--;-7 ~~ ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOO_KMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'I::S:E S::S:ERIFF OF ROCKING remote from a listfurnis!ted b)' t!te Judge of t!te Co1111{1'Court o/ N.oc/,i11glia111,residing !lie place 1.u/1eret!te offense is c!targed to !ta,,e been committed, and qualified i11 all ot/1er respects, to serz,e as .furors, to attend and appear be/ore t!te Coun(1' Court r ~ t!te County Court /-louse, 0111/zc ,,;,,,, /1,r I day o/ ~ J~ -G-REETI~G: prrsons o/ Ilic coun£1' o/ Roc/dng- You are /iereby co1mJ1auded to summon}~ ham, to be taken from ::S:.2'-_:NI: CC'-7::t-7'IY fl1id tliis tlte.)' s!tall in ito J4 o/ Rocking!tam ~ da_v o_/llze , 'J 89 Coun~v, at Court next, lwm a., .Juror; apm, //,c/rfo/ ,f cha1Jrcd 71'it!tjdo17c1'. ,, ise omit, !lnder Lite pena/{1' of .lroo. 1 And lia,.'l' then and t!trre l!te ua111eso/ said persons and !!tis ,1rit. Wilaw, Ho,m. o/ tl,e /1,c l! 1 ~~ {J daJ' a/ J~ , Cieri.' o/ our said Court, at f/,e Court . r' r891 and in f/ze r:l. lr vear of Comm om, •ea/tit. Clerk. ��f r " ~ ~ ~ - "' f\ i· fl . ... ~ ~-~ : r l " .. , ' .... • .. I �)1{)t I"' YO'l f.i.n i • L ~ ._:-;J.l.ity yr)~.. •,i y,-, I '7i1l " l J. n·1y r;o ar/ J.') ;:1ore • .lty ..... .. tho \) t} 0f Yi.<, I") 11d ! n, .c; t .i.?. t·~o !,o:~:i. _r(''1~ t nt n.ry :r in y f1'} ~ "'1 t r; ,.ni: ,·r ,'i. r,~,.•1, ii 11 ln,). · t irn.,, t ., , n ,:' :or , t:1nn trm .'.n t ,c:: r, ·:.;1t:r jn.LJ nci+ ';:·<::.( ·.: ..., :, ��• �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO THE SHERIFF You are /1ereby co111ma11dedlo summoni !tam, to be taken from remote.from a /istfurnis!ted ROCKINGHA:!v.[ ;,.,.L b;1 Lite .fudge COUNTY-GREETING: o/ llte persons rom1(1' (!/ Rorki11,{?·- (!/ the Coun(1' Court (!/ Ror!.-ingliam, the place 'Zl'here l!te offense is r/1a1xed lo hm•e been committed, respects, to sen 1e as Jurors, aud qualified residing in all of/1er lo attend and appeai' before the Cou11{1'Court of Ror!.-i11gha111Cou11f1·, al the Coun/_) Co11rl .Ho11se, 011f!te 1 being the OF tL-4; £ ,.-- day of~~ day (!f the c:g,,~....,,,,_~ r89/ ~ 'J-v-~ losn'<'c as.furors Court next, 11/)011the trial of r/1a1xcd 11•1l/1fe/01(1'. 1 shall •---l11d t/iis the_1 i11 110 7/'ise omil, under 11,c penal{I' of £ roo. And !ta1•e l/1c11 and !here Ilic 11a111cs C!f said persons a11d 11,is 11•ril. Witnml ; ~Lr J-lo11se, /he {; 1 da_1 C!f J~ , Clerk (!/ our said ' 189 r (O11rl, al /he Co11rl ~ a11d iu !lie I 2.,,3-,,car of !he C.om111om,•eall/1. Oer/.:. of ��1:orm 68-Uc:rliu. ��this _____ 2.__ 6,__~______________ da?J of-----~------------------------, Exeentecl 1ibove nam,ed __ ·-~··-~················-··-·----···---nnd ·---f!~.--~~·/g··~···~ 189'/------,b_y arresting the b1·inJfinJf.•----·--·-~-···-···-·---before :u,tldAfi~,yzd_ ,~1r -·····-·····--/<U .... H~--~-·-·~ JndJfm,ent clay of'·----------·----·----···-··-············-···'·-----·----·-·----·-·---·-, 189 __ ·········· on the .._______ Defendant foiincl.... __ ····-··-·---·------Jfiiilty zipon the testinwny on oath of-·-····--··········--··--···---------·-·------· --··----------···--···-----·------------·-----··---···---···---·····--···---···----························--·-··········-·······-······-····-·····--···-····-····--···---·-·----··-----·--··-··-··-····--- it is aclju,dJfed ___ cind thcit ..·---··---······---···---···---···························-····-·········-···-·····---··------·----··--·--·--··--··----··----·---···--···········-···-·········-····-···-- ······--··---··----···················---··----··--·········---···--···--···---------------·--············-············································-·············--···---------•.o----------····---···-···-·-----····················-------------------------·-······---·-------------------··········-········---···········································----- REGISTER r PRINT. HARRISONBURG, VA. -------·······-······-----------·--········-··----·············-·····-········---------·······------ �� 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 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Turner Green Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. 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/" 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_002_039 Green Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_056-commonwealth-v-zenophon-shifflett.pdf b9ea39d8c2d3d643568f9b329d8eb09c PDF Text Text . ·, �n~ rJJJlt - . y cJ(f ?fr.w o{;..f'PVtt-/ ~'>ti ~}(~ =-- �' ' ��~---- ,'{ ,j "- '--< ~ (( ~ C -.J ..._, ...__ r-.. I;_, " "">I ~ " ) ..,J I"'- ~ �� 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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Zenophon Shifflett Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Threatening Violence Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor threatening violence. 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/" 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_001_056 Keyton Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Madison_County_SNP_Records_Court_Proceedings/mcsnp_shifflett-and-mcdaniel-tract-195.pdf 8fc572172ec486c62f3ed9e3aa119cf7 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 Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings Description An account of the resource The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison County Circuit Courthouse 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 1930-1934 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Shifflett and McDaniel Description An account of the resource Tract(s): 195 Items in Land File: <ul> <li>Claimant Worksheet</li> <li>Tract Assessment</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madison County Circuit Courthouse Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"></a> This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. 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Title A name given to the resource Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings Description An account of the resource The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison County Circuit Courthouse 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 1930-1934 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/. Title A name given to the resource Shifflett, C Ed Description An account of the resource Tract(s): 348 Items in Land File: <ul> <li>Claimant Worksheet</li> <li>Tract Assessment</li> <li>Owner Claim</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madison County Circuit Courthouse Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"></a> This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. 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Title A name given to the resource Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings Description An account of the resource The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison County Circuit Courthouse 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 1930-1934 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/. Title A name given to the resource Shifflett, Finney Description An account of the resource Tract(s): 344 Items in Land File: <ul> <li>Claimant Worksheet</li> <li>Tract Assessment</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madison County Circuit Courthouse Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"></a> This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. 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Title A name given to the resource Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings Description An account of the resource The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison County Circuit Courthouse 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 1930-1934 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/. Title A name given to the resource Shifflett, ON Description An account of the resource Tract(s): 201 Items in Land File: <ul> <li>Claimant Worksheet</li> <li>Tract Assessment</li> <li>Owner Claim</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madison County Circuit Courthouse Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"></a> This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tract 201 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MCSNP_Shifflett-Shifflett_ON-tract-201 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Madison_County_SNP_Records_Court_Proceedings/mcsnp_shifflett-wt-tract-209-209i.pdf ea0d271346b2be7e657b3a3f7e634db4 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 Madison County SNP Records: Court Proceedings Description An account of the resource The first series in the Madison County SNP Records collection consists of 363 files related to the court proceedings from The State Commission on Conservation and Development of the State of Virginia v. D.F. Anderson and Others, and Fifty-Five Thousand Acres of Land, More or Less, in Madison County, Virginia. This was a court case initiated by the state of Virginia in order to acquire privately held land located within the boundary of Madison County in the northern Blue Ridge Mountains. Within the boundaries of eight counties, the state of Virginia, in collaboration with the Federal government, used eminent domain condemnation, a process that involves the seizure of an individual's private property for public use, without the owner’s consent, but with payment of compensation to create the Shenandoah National Park. The documents in this collection are the legal proceedings for each individual tract of land that made up the one court case. In most cases, the individual case files consist of property surveys, assessments for the value of the land and improvements, and claims by the owner of the property. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Madison County Circuit Courthouse 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 1930-1934 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/. Title A name given to the resource Shifflett, WT Description An account of the resource Tract(s): 209, 209i Items in Land File: <ul> <li>Claimant Worksheet</li> <li>Tract Assessment</li> </ul> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Madison County Circuit Courthouse Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/"></a> This work is licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License</a>. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Tract 209 Tract 209i Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context MCSNP_Shifflett-WT-tract-209-209i Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_138-commonwealth-v-james-crawford.pdf f3fbd98f7679755c50b66e5f2aa8cf20 PDF Text Text i'='?····1~~ ~lf_{p{Y~ L 1,. J.ff.L4~~ p_,.,... ../4.111...~-L _) kr~ If_ 6 ~ 'f hpt4.._ ¥. lh-~ J-fJ_J.~~ t,Jf~1~ 1 Jr ~ 4 _ b tnr1~ ��NEWS•RHEGISTER, ARRISOf\ ' . URG, VA, lr ARREST WARRANT. COMMONWEALTHOF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, 1 TO-WIT: '7 To . ..1,,.1'..~ WHEREAS,. fit . II ~_,,_ :·· .•.._ .. ··;;;--·--···· ····~·-•··7~ ..d.~f:4./L; complaint and information ... 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[SEAL.] �T • Commonwealth vs. kA 1 } Arrest Warrant. ~~ I t I Executed arresting the wit/1in and warrant delivering by the bod1' of ·······-··················'·-···-·'............. before ........ a justice if Rockingham County and by summoning t/1e witltiu 11amed ,,·itnesses in person, this .... ( ' ....day of .... I Constable of Rockingham County. �T • ~· w:d_, ~ I.ill~ A. l.wv.) ~t,;;J: ~ A~Jz r tu ,,. . . ,J; I ~~ . ifr. ~ - (I It M tu,{} ( I .rt, ~ ~ a �T • �r • �r • I \ � 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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Crawford Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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. <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_138 Crawford Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_253-commonwealth-v-aj-crawford.pdf 68aea2fef7a27e17c201bd0bdb7ce10e PDF Text Text • �J:..·w 1..,,.1, ~ 'w:>/.;'~·~ /Al. 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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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. A.J. Crawford Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder 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. <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_008_253 Crawford Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_254-commonwealth-v-amanda-herring.pdf 10c09a38693e12aa9a8309c3d2467cd2 PDF Text Text In the Name of U,c Conunonwe,Jlth of Virginia: ·rc1 t.he !'thttrift of Nod1lna.b•II.• Coonr)', C:tHtica3: t·"" ~,./t ,...t, I t'01ft I??-')~ ~,--/. ,, /'P.4--=. t., ,111p ,,. m u,,,~I II, L n It "?'-<.c___.._ .... 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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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Amanda Herring Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony promoting child prostitution. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Promoting Child Prostitution 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. <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_008_254 Herring Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_279-commonwealth-v-andy-rodeffer.pdf 0c33bafc1d5eff75a6e8ac5a8fc3ef9d PDF Text Text •• c· !r~tll • Tnt e j1.1rore ror ti 1 8&1d. 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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 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 1925 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Andy Rodeffer Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction 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. <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_009_279 Rodeffer Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_081-commonwealth-v-ashby-shifflett.pdf 780bd76f66c93c11c5e7ed369bab13b4 PDF Text Text vs. Received of the Clerk of the Circu,it Court of Rockin!f ham Cou,nty, the original papers in the ctbove case. ��I. ARREST N!:WS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA. WARRANT. ' ===========-=======-==:...._=---======-====--------COMMONWEALTH ------------- OF VIRGINIA,} TO-WIT: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, , "~~:,L --------·--------------------,a Constable __..-/.C ...;~. ···c········of the said connty, 'To________________________ .. WHEREAS, compla'i:.d ........ .... fr~ infmmation o~ oath hefo.e me,.//:f:/~···········a _/4 .......... ·~··--·-~~ of the said county, of said Count_;,: has this day made Justice of the said county, that ----··------------·-···-··········---··--····················-··-----···--·-- on the ...... _.................... day of.. .....Jn.-~···---············-··--··--------·--·-··r90.?-e .. , in the said county, did ~~~~~?&~ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and h,i ng befo.e m c, o, som c oth e. Justice to answer the said complaint, to appear and give evidence Given under of Virginia, of the said County, to law. /(t,_ /· And you are required on the examination my hanrl and seal· this._ . .J...ff,,. -··--··day of.. ___ ~·------·--- ============================ you forthwith the body of the sa i<l and to be farther dealt with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, to command touching to apprehend .dz:..$/4 • to summon the said offence. ····-·--------·-··---··, in the year 190'-e-··· ··•----·---····-··-·····-·-----_j)~~1,_i_J/4._._ .._._.J.P. _ 1 I J_ I ____ [SEAL.] ========== �---· Com 111onll'ealtl, l'S. Arrest } Warrant. ~,~, Execn!Pd by ((l'l'esting bodu JHstice mHi mul de/i,l'e1·ing the of-~lJ,1)/_~_ bef'ore1/ r, tl1e zrit/1 i 11 ,rmTmd by .(f't.&--t---t-_1 __,,,~-~ of Hocking//11111, Uonnt!I szimmoning' n111ned 11•ih1ess1'S in the /l'iihin person, this �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN ( 1 °·35. [Code, J Hurst & Company, Indictment. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 4m1. 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ! Pulaski pp. 537 (3), 540-5. 546, 617-18.] agaiast tlzepeaceand digllity of tile Ccmmontcealtlzof Ti)~qinia. of.j,e,...~ Jfuk,/ ~ Upon tlze ecidence ~~.,!k.~~··~~ ~ ,. ,, ~, ~ . witness.. SWOl'll ill open t'ourt and sellt to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ·····•··············· ············' Clerk. City, Va. �Li \u. :;;,. qon1 n, o 11."Y {v.al tl\ n. { d/lNOICTMENT FOg A ~41 -- -- --· A TRUE BILL. _l')J~ ;, f,'()/'f'lllll/1. .... ~ l .... � 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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ashby Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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. <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_004_081 Gooden Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_231-commonwealth-v-charles-e-shifflett.pdf 3f20dda72d4b5ff5316f982b3159145c PDF Text Text -----4.Acli ... ,.., CJiAlll'.M l!DIW!Jl SIUll'JJI!! .-J Upon an 1Jl41c\ant ~or • JU.et•••nor .. 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Wl~a:r r.13 h•,nd thia 191,h de, at ..Lt0 ~ i, 1921. �·,I ., ..'' •'• ·, • • • • • • • �..•' • • int ■ , r.-· .a••h o" ""1 In a • 1 Q.,.1~ '"lp-n +t,,.1 ~~rt". r ost ,. . , • d 0 • . ,• • I • f,r .i ....6 e itu•e ee· u t " ,o I , ec• ShU''l • ~l r • . ,• 1 • lr • d!-111· 0 -- ... ~~ tl l • .s.:_n~ll tl.• ' -~ de:• o• t.. o. the r • d ' J,,~4,I • .. e • ... • •• • ~- n. • \,...I t'°C be or "l wi tr;e • ♦ t. t • .- I �.. • • -• l ', ' ~ I~ ,:l • .... ., ,l ,M • 1 j .• ' <+ 1{ .., l :, ~ ~ • J :,. ◄ ¾; "·~ :. ~ .... .., ,t~ iJ d. : ~t n il :i .. • .. -~ ., ,r, ➔ -..• ... ..".. , 1 <, ➔ rr �• / ,.;_ -7' ~ ~ /\ ~ ......,.._/\ • • r...,_.X �• " • ·• . I • • • � 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 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles E. Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect 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. <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_007_231 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_128-commonwealth-v-charles-shifflett.pdf c1682f5221332e5081dbbe18351d9ff1 PDF Text Text f • �r • �tl t I J { 'l._1/ 2,() c; 0 ;:_? 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Go .1;cr 110: 1, ✓ a·1ct 1;hat 1,h0 . 1·.:0nco evor.1 tali, ne-mn __ act o.. :1•; {'.iil: :Lb ·m::-t t,. t. , .-c~1..,.a1 ..cl. cion co.1r.,ir,tent . it·. 1·cv of the j n0t. beyrn:1·. every 1 , - il tY , :::.re 11i - re,..soi1~.11.e very re"u~on ·olt', ry to ..1 ,.-.is o f''..::t.S· 1•c.vo.·1. ��f • T .e jury e instructed that the ~tilt Bt be :i.; conn intent. ,J · ic i , o · the ac •i t.t hin 1s9d im10c ,nee,;, ... ,. t, _st .,e is not �r • �f • lw • .I • ,, fr l -._, ,,,..,,,. -,. .;/ t. f,·".I ,,,.,_ r -14 r1vtt-..; l 1 t f ~t ~11-.u· c t), r# 4 e>-.·9c bl '. a-t. --~ - t. I).A 0P-1...-i~L.. . V ~ • _ ~~1 1 ~ ',. l-•~,,l. k..., \Ct- t I . ;-,-.. /'e,4/4,;,~ ? ~ t ~""?' , """'.,, ,v~~} I �! . �Y·, , ..•. l ' .. . �,,.. I ·../ .., �• • . . f • . ... ' ½ ~ , _______ ,____ �\ J •' f t -.:, �. . ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, the said Court at its .... Jt:.h ..~ .................... ... LYh~I upon their oaths present that ............. on-the ........ did~/d& , in and for the booy of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190 .. ;{;;_ . ............ .J..~......... day of..A.4-~ " ~· .............................................. 0., . ..... , in the yeac 190 .. .Y., in the said County, o·..~ ~]... 711..~~t 7 ...~.... /,-!_':~~•~~ .. r-~.~~--~.~-~~.~ ~7..~ ~......... ? ../ against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ....................................................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. .... .. ......................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. 0 ·•······· .................................................. ~dFJ ~~ J1,<~ ~ Clerk. �• r .. .,..' ' : �. ... ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth anc1 nowatten a·mgt h esa1 ·d of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ~ c onrtat1ts · ......... ~/} ~: ....................................... upon their oaths present that ....... · term, mtheyear190 ? ..... , $.&!....................... ................................. . against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of. ................................................................................................... . .. . . .. . .. . . .. ... .. . . . . ........ .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . . ......... .......... ... . .. .. . . .. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . :~··.;..:.·.... ·; ....................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. , f~ CL ~c1Jf,Lft7 .... ···········································... ~ ..~ A TRUE ..~ ..~ ..~.... ~.... ··············· BILL. Foreman. I ~ ~ J, I /e ......·~ - ---~ , : � 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. Charles Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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. <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_128 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_262-commonwealth-v-cletus-shifflett.pdf 659de7f9103cc9672692edc6e0e9fd7f PDF Text Text TO l'HE SHl:IHFFOF RllCKT~GIIAM CuL.\TY.\'IRGINli\. 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Cc••"· "n,J l•f' 1UIHI• ill I'"'""'' l"•l•1i.. lf tlllr wilh/" !hJl!:111 ,I ·•l•f•"'1 ,. f ��~ I - 1923 Sf.PTEMiiER S~.IT. ~l,ND.~\ ,10:,,1),\Y -- 1\()) R1 12 ftJ 14 ll§ -- - --- ll1f.~l)AY - - - - fJ - - - ~ \\r.l)NESllA l' . - TIIURSIMr -- - - J,RrDAY - SATURDAY - - ♦ Good ht TELLER'S 11tlt" year ft.a\aMirt. ~,t1oan.l r ~e .Pe of ir I r ♦ ,a,Jr malu'l' ~ ..hftkB. 8AL11MOAE MA'dJl'ACT\lflllU"C: BOOKS CASH :-...-c,al l'rmt.--d ' rm (or Sf•flQ,ff&f:1$ OFFICE SUPPLY CO 11... ~fll,C¢fltl: .. A..IIY\.AHO �I The Court the 1nl'ltruct evidc-:"".ca t:..S.t tl-.e aecu••~ M:eut.:-ix, I.ei,u 4'lgAinot her !ind further J~?'..neor., "t-i;:t th co:1e.nnt, ~!.P F..ccueed guilty / the .1" • jury th,. .... i they bio,lieVP. f1~1m 9_.XUIU 1!~'":-P.Tco~ree•1th • 'the e:n!1 11@r..J,;,, t11l'm the Co".lrt irietr•.ttti=i o!" eel'.1:t!c.:i the p:-n.- <1nterco-.:r11"' 1i8.e tl'JA'Iju?"y t :iat. th~!,' c ..nr,ot :.ta cba:-4,ed 1 t.t.e 1:r.<iictment. �• • �• • ' ;, ~ • :t::STRUCT!C:.;~o. The Court Vir&i•.ia further t.l:.e accused of the prosecutr1x • lnocructa tho jury c&:.r\O't be ocnvict u.noupported by oth•r that 1md~r t\:.j! law of •4 o~ aeduotic.n ~v!der.ce . on. t.htt t•st!.m.ony �• l • • • • • • ------------ - �I!'tlTRUCl'Io::: J;o. ___ The Court ev .lde~ce if tbt • t-.e jury tr.otr.:o Cletus Sbi!lett t.'bo.7 f-.;=-tl'.e-1"telte-:1 eourae wae '10t they btlie~~ with lvr or theh' de-rendflllt ,utlty. HOt ultl.ou.;h h~(I 1r.tercourue t. •Y bel1evf' with !'rca tt1fl ~vlC.e ...ce t.t.•t. ...M o.one-cr.t but wu neem,plish,-d 1uch inter:ou~ae gra1.1 ...ic-ation that , ra by ~utual r.u:.u.al. ac.x1.ut.: dra1rto. cc~aent Leal ·tr.at !'rem tl:, Jollnaon, yet t of 1r:nr- by fore~, or 1.f and ~or the ~hey ehoul .. !"ln" the �I ;- • • • • • • �..•• • ----· ~he Court 1.r.struot caee they have a r1~ht other in arrivin; avid•r.ee diacr~tion, act.er, L in this to acquit .l:ey l:elie-re to r61 ■e a r•nftor.able the on•• ie oon1id•red care; =4 the acouaed the P-;i,"' that o: · 1 · chllraotor !t toigt-<t;ter they have th, doubt au to his guilt together. ~ upon tb~ evi~ence c• at a ven!1ct tne 500d to g1v~ auoh ~e1s!;ht to ea tttl!'y may dee1. prc,._p•r in c.o-net-irri accue•d • the J~ry that right, of the 1.... •".;,e: in th~ir of hia iOod ch.ar- ;::iac c't.,r.-=-ter when •:l in •hi• it au!'f1oi,.;.t the evi~•~ce of �• • •. .. • • • • • �f •' '• lliSTRUC'.l'10!"' 1'he Cou~t 1r.etrueta oa&e ta character t e jury 0. --~hat seductior. :he o.:.'f'enee f.>f inducinJ& on ui,.;nnt'r.1.ed by a m.c-=!e:. man to co:atf!llt i&duae:nen~a t.nd int~uenee1 shich f'emole or to u.nlawful cv~roone her ao ap;pci•' ~• prfVl;iOUt hie ohaate •~xua:. li:tereou.:ne 1er~pl~e. ty �•• • • • ?' r .. ·- I ~'r ' ": • �• •• •• IfiS'l'RDCTIOI no. --- • The Court instructs 1n aJ.l or1J::1nel caaea, the Jur7 U>st 1n this the accuaed'a c--••lth dou.b-t.. the bUZ<lenof If, therefore. pronne his in ••1dence, there exists doubt aa to the guilt gutlty. state oonaidtration of all Jurors conviction ot the llbole 01ee, and the o1roWllJ!tanoee shown of aconeod, they ehonld find tells the jury of the ooae whlob, after the ev1denoa, in such condition an abiding oharge, be7ond reeaon.ble pllt 1n the m1nde of tho Jur7 a reasonable .t.nd the Court further doubt is that and ;puts on the llpon a consideration the test1moey of the wltneeeee to• aa of !lat @"UltJ rolaeo plee • PNISUJ:.ptlon of l.nnooence 1n ills favor oaee, tbst leaves they cannot moral certainty tbet him not e reasonable ocmparieon end the minds of the ••1that they feel of tho truth of the �..• • ,, ·, • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • IliS:'::ro'C'!'to: f6.:,o.lt caut1.on, • n ... jury The Cou:-~ inetruc•e of the 0, unde:- tl"..e law or U:1~ St-il.ta car~ uot be had on ber unsupt,.ol'tfl.d T!'..~ la• l-..eT la :-~q.uired. sue co=-?-c.borat. •riti tuen o: tt~ lD ca"'« thP t""Dt..imon1 .a:.lt:; ?f Sor.i.e corro~rAt ":..M! ...on or deg:r -e o-r uantt.ty fot- the jury. or Th~r,e muat bf!' !.n t.l",~ t.,i,a ..~ox::y of otbe:- etr~itt•n• u •~tt~fi•• of tr~ acc~eed. admit• is a e,atte-r a. i-,,~1et rt ~b w!tt ... sa~2, prov~n by oth.P,r ~itn~~ ea, or in circW!letMc~a with h•r t~sti~or.y the m•tter that of h~r t,a~imoi~ on ~be tTiel., i;Uilt t~etmony. dofo• 1.ot. prf'3eT1be n,.,0~11sary; t~• c1rcu~atano~• &;")J 1n s a•.,.iction allege<! to :,a~~ l>een eed.uc•d ebould 'be ecruttnized an~ that corroboration that It or e~~~Jm.s b-r ~~•~1!:.ony the jury 'b•yon~ =•ft•onabl• n~ed be auch only of, • sa the ~~~ ~o.tt c~u~ctrr o~ �• I '• .. • • • • �' • • to t.hie oh;.1ate ci.ae, xiet artifice, know1f'!df~ of a::i un:isrrif"d char110t Ar by " fflflrr:ied a:--ti!ioe not is earn.Ill o~ e tice~t, that Whf"t1 the: fflll'ale pereuaeion An, OY~rooo~ h~~ ~1~ -- &el"\Lpl~•- peraua■ ion Be.d~c•icn 1o • of thr. man, in pur~uit _:-......_. of prt>·..-1ou• by sol ic 1 tt111 tion, of b..-r own a.r.c-ord, untntlu~noe4 or entioem~nt A.cquieaoence or con proo"Jred fer:'lle by ony ct he~ o-r.n by tho u~c of ~lld or g~ntle 1 �• • ' • • • • �• •• \ • A femnle or previoua ir. tz.~.elaw CCincernLl,1 kel)t • ht!'r body frz cl.oste 9,-duction, aotuel defil~nt cho.r11cter, as th~se worcio 1a on" who befo1•flt th«- act by a ma.n. 1.:1r~ u1-,d alleied ln �' • • I • �• • In a •YoMcution ~o: t.b! se ~ct ;n of en !J.D:larri~d te J)r.-.viou.1 eh_,$te e,-.....arao!t!:r1 !be pre u::ed ,rnd tl«1 b1'rder. 1.wo~a•t~ty !e relied i• pre;--ioua o.haetity on ~he oef~r.de,nt on es a defence. tc le ot or ~he !e&Ue iapt,ach 1t it i• pr~v 1•"• �• .. , .. • • • I • • \ ' �..• ' _.,;f __ I.T '':RUCTICG lio. -:--~ Cai.:..~~ k:,!n.ct ■ cretdlbillty o:f the witn~esea, giY•n to ,t.e testilllory to tf'kc into ot~ the •tao<l; or the care parties t~elr if' to. t ..."-Y r..:-e ~·r...ejudge■ that o.:1d -that in dett>:mining witr.,.e•e• the ciez:.eanor or b 111uing t11L11ner ot testifying; tl".ttll" tMir !.nt.,,.lligence; •tatue,r,te: and to give wit 1eee~1 o.a under entitl~~ jt.:..r-J they hATe flny: tJ-1"..e !'~la:1,m•htp eo'7.cen.ed; trial; ,e or the di!f•r•ni conaid.ern.tion Al)lftn !!B of their tile t. and all $Uoh credit the tn• to tw, FLJ.l th@ eircu.mstanc11e r• they have a right of t~ witneenes interest iti t· e rtte·.nt o.,. tt.e ,1tne1e•a •on lblor.eei, t•otimony jurors t .a '".,htt vti ·ht to be circumstanceeJ th• or ~ or 1,1,n!"na?onftJIPP•-l"in1 on of the thittlr t:, <liffer~nt tl1.,y llll"e �• " ' - ' • C • .• • •• ., ! • • • • Q • • • t. l �..•• •• ' • Ii' )IOn tlnd ;ro t '11111 ,n -' e ¥0 t .:,)I so the n·:o•;aed YC'l "!.nd OU w•ll 1 1ilt:, i B,J 8C n?.tl fix 1 entl rr yoe.!"8. i.,tlet+. t ['111~, no i,re . :u,d !f letua tor "= a i p 1l ed in ti:e I por1ud of rot luc 1ndio " t L thi:11 t~ lOt' �Co.~:ouwunl th v. 7lctua j:Jj 1.ffllJ tt 'll1nrpe lo tte 1). Jnry -i;. 1.!16,l':;-F~;l Oo1::tr.o!l'i'1oulth' ~ ,\ ttornoy ~' ... ; ' • ,, • �..' '• �" ,·• . .. • �... co lllllf..BA.,'lll I �Jk:r e,r.,a.,, e .;,.1 W-H ,., .... ,, 1k.0 <y...,.._. ,-1,./,,,; Jl..'-1.,. ~ d-lu., ~Ji.~ w •I . "' ,,.;__ '---'- w-:f ~ .re~ ],A·~ f½.>.-/[ T~ ,rw.~ <!, iS~ '(~ ~4At:t ~flt=.,_, 'Ju.a•. "-d-V-7 l.:·~~ 't • ':J ,J,13 ~ I 4AAv 1.:t,· '4'tfd 1~~ ~,If.,~ T.A-.e.... ~ le.I-.~ - ..., � 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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cletus Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction 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. <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_008_262 Shifflett