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I,(. ,, r.j' ,,1.<~-/ Davis •Ol.l,t suff'icient J1arm, and no other th& aocw, uo hial 8\lCll ha,:m or not, or or and are or thlll!lllelvee a ,r l· •;g bO<lilY llar,n; and they are :t:urther po1nt. at view reasonably the accused 4id. bel teve t • , • ' danger or serious bodily 1 e necesnary from hie he we.s 1n 1.tln1nent in the ~nds l.pon him, and euc11 appearances it, 1J _ il'.ont the prieonar, hal'lll, :Lt' the appearance• bodily tile dendly """ron th:,t \ that &'( (. ;, harm. J t ( 11 , -i,-~ • <.:s evidei-oe Jee ge:r of' tllat i'or •.he !'rot< th, •• _t l ~ ,r,u ,I '~,-.rr.....,, �• I • • • nr• ► " " • • ♦ J • ♦ • • • • �♦ • • - • i 1 • 1 • r,. • r 1 • • ~ r • - 1 ..... • nX V -. • V - ,v t ' t't • V • r 1 C " 1 • ' ~ • ' ., r • ' • ; • �• � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Oscar Shifflett 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_170 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_321-commonwealth-v-ora-mumbert-and-chas-shoemaker.pdf aae271f79b1f53d076551a4fa3970f3a PDF Text Text Cmt1tmrrNEALTH vs. ) Felony ORAMOllB:ERT and CH.A.RL.CS SHUEMAKER ·{assault) �r ' l I , j/ ' 9,,7,(,_; ,' ' I I I I / .. f6;1yJL D , 'f J t· ' { r:::1P 1 �THE COMMONvVEALTH OF VIRGINIA. TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS: found within your baili"wiek, and him safoly keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof ~ ____________________ t:_7____________ __________________ to answer us of a certain _____ whereof he stands indicted. And have then and there this vVrit. vVitness ~~Clerk -----~-=--- of our said Court ......f at the Court House the 1 the Commonwealth. day oL-------1-~~------, in the ~!_:f_ year of �ri j ~ ! {\ 1 CO:MMONvVEALTH 'US. " ' ... ' l �f. THE COMMON-\i\TEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS: found within your baili-wick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thcreo,f __________________ to answer us of a certain __ -~-----------v.rhereof ett ___________________ _ hei stands indicted. And ha,'c then and there this 'tiVrit. at the Court House the -----~-~---- 1 the Commonwealth. -Witness ~~Clerk ~ry---, day of_ _____ of our said Court in the _L}_~year of �COl\!LMOffWEAL'rJI I I __u;__~~J J I \ . I j �Comn1onwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To- lVit: ~ J:... ......... day of. e ... principal a snrety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before ,,_,,........__. __ , ..~-i":!!J..~.. .. . ............... ·........ ~of ......... ············-·· ...................... ~/- tl::iesaid County of Rockingham, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, wealth of Virginia rendered, for the ~se of the Common- and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re- cognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the said~ ~Circuit Court of Rockingham #~Jfilf() 19 ~., beard, .... .,,r-..r,{"',47)t.<-U.'.&4~~".V" County, at the Courthouse of said County, on the .... / .Term thereof, and at such other personally ~ore being the _j;i!'{;;_y o'------~--------------, time or times to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter .........day of the may be continued having or holding any proceedings or further in connection with the said carge, and th:n •:dt~er:h•e:::::h::.~:~ ~'.rgi :~n::r:in~ : c,:::: i charged, and be b under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature ~.......day this ....... of ....................................... . 8--o ......-?_,. ........ ,...... -..•..,,,.···· ....·········· ········ ·······) 19............. . ( ········•········•·····•····················· ��I Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: -~:~ ..I~ :EWl~=:~::::.t at n t,h:::::~-dayof .... st ~~u ~c~ , o <he said County of Rockingham, (J. P. or Bail Commissioner) ed themselves to be indebted ............................ to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia cognizance; rendered, to the Commonwealth of Virginia goods and clnttels, ($ ... lands and tenements, for the ase of the Common- and they each severally waived th ir homestead exemption to their re- yet upon this co~ That if the said...... . .................. ......................... hall personally the Cimtit Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse o~ounty, ~...~/,&..0...Term 19 ..&1')_., and at such other heard, each in the sum of eJc ), ~.O..- ..................... 'Z-~ ......... I.=~••···········Dollars, and before any court or judge hereafter ................... ..... er said recognizance declared void by order of a competent may be continued ................ of the .................................................... , having or holding any proceedings _,,,.._.,t"-h-e<n._,,,aod -t~er::e:::::::esa~::~;;t char ed, and be b day of ........ time or times to which the proceedings before on the ./~ay /.7....... ~ thereof, being the .... appear o further in connection with con:ernink until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is court, then the above recoguiz::mce shall be null and void; other- wise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS {.,,4;,~ WHEREOF, ..... .,,./ .. , I hereunto 19.a.. ..o. · affix my signature this.~ ........... day of ....................................... . ��• •• • . .• COlll(Oll\'fU1/1B v. ORRI! IIUl!FORll& CKABLBSSll1llolill!:R CHARGE TO '!'BE JORY : I.t you. .tind the 11coused., Orr 1& l!U.m!ord a11~ Cha1:'lea Shumaker, or either ot them, not guilty, you will If you fl11d them ,sullty, s,rLkl.ng as charged Sil)' so or either or them. of maliotou.a ln the 1nd1et.r,&nt., tl1eu you '<lll thei'lr pu.nish1n&nt by confinement ln the penitentiary not lean than one y@sr nor than ten yea.rs. IION If ,ou do not rind them go.1tty, strlkln,s as charged tu thd9 or et.her striklog as therein pu.nlsllment by confinement 01,arged, by confinement (12.) i,.ocihs and a tine guiliy, atorosaid, or either then you will for a period r1..e them guilty, ,achar,ied of them, of assalllt say so and fi~ noi exoeedin,i five bUlldred dollars theb gtl!lty, oi: or either then you. ITill say so for a years, or, in your not exceeding twelve hundred dolars or either ( t500.00). or them, in the indioaaent, Slld battery of either but fii,d as therein U.011 charged, punl.shm.ent by coll:l'inement 1n Js11 twelve months, o~ by a tine ($500.00), and flx of ~hem, of mallolou.s 1n the penitentiary for a period not exo••tl~ If you do not find or tl.e felonles in Jail 10 for a period pe:!".1o ot' -4ot .1.cas t.ban one ¥e.JU: nor mo.l"e t.han 'five disoretton say but !Lad tl•o ln the indlot~•nt, or them, of unlaw:tul and no more. arul or by both euoh tille not exceeding arul. lmprisoll!Dent. �... •• i ... , .... ..... uo 1"' ... .,. 0 ....... .., " .. ,,. .. 0 • ~ '< .. ;i 10 ,t 11 ... < ,> 0 9 �.. • \ • r OU!!Or:E..U OP "!!!!'II l.1, e :!r.u!t I !he 1 a. -Por •- ai pr 0 ty; ranoi. j112·.)r of ~le or od., onrt at it1 ont ta~ • ~a1d d1&K le, a d lttll, or • • • e or o:i ·enl era, 19...,91 upo $h1u:iaker, ty and upc a. !A ~ . illips, l>&l'List e t e ot V1r 1n1a ~ nil .ow at tend ... th 1- ca 0 l or one . ~-. a lo o,u Ph1Jllp3 11lips •~ ·ilrn av r the t.ea<l. w1t!1. a dld t lo onsly un, with intent a<ld. t• era to r:.um, dia 1gll:'O, ea.oe l l' lr,1-=!. 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I ' t I ,- • -, F I' I, I • • �I , �•• ,·• ' :2 �, . .. • •• • • �• ' • .• • ' �•• • '' - � 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 1930 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ora Mumbert and Charles Shoemaker Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_010_321 Mumbert Phillips Shoemaker Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_259-commonwealth-v-one-dodge-roadster-car-engine.pdf 23a35bd083c6d1f820e13ce1fc415ee4 PDF Text Text ' ,,,_..,.._ oo:.3«JH 13\LTI! 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( v{ ,-L, -5' ,,_.,.,_,..IJII ..,,. ~ ' ~~ • c...:.I I r 1 r· ..>- .> " " ✓ - j � 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. One Dodge Roadster Car Engine No. 532057 Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor violation of prohibition laws. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Violation of Prohibition Laws Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_259 Rhodes Roney https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_059-commonwealth-v-odessa-lee.pdf 47765ed0b803350133bd3a43c2f544f0 PDF Text Text BO A RD MAJ. E. T. 0. JUDGE JOSEPH JOHN JOHN DR, 0~~ MYF.RS L. L, LEWIS, EGRO REFORM OF P. BRANCH, ll. L, WINSTON P. HA,V. L LABOR SCHOOL TORY ASSOCIATION VIRGINIA, H. SMYTH, JOHN L. WILT BICUMOSD, VA. Sl!:CKETARY, ne:v .. 1. ""\-VESLEY "PltTX:RSJ:UJRG, DR. JOHN REV. TRJtA8UttltR 1 UANOVER, OF'rHUSTEJ:,~S. l\f, Hl'NTINGTON, B. FRISSELL fI. H. Sl\IYTH REV. DR.D.N. PRltSlDIIINT, JOHN HOA.RD ARCHER OE' 1 THE BRYAN, MANU L. WILLIAMS, W. D. CARDWELL, GEO. VIRGINIA TRUS'L'E"ES. tlORNSON, VA, 1 ...IAl\fS, VA, J. 1 1 VASSAR, \VESLEY JOHNSON, S. H. SHACKLEFORD, WM B, LYONS, REV, DR, JOS. E, JONES. ��I_ NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA. ARREST WARRANT. \ COM1\1ONWEALTI-I OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHA:il'rCOUNTY, TO-WIT: I ,~ ef .&-~~'. 7, J!__. _____ WHERBAS, ___ complaint ~--~---~~------------------------------------------Of and information of the said county, "J:{,_ ___ ~Ag ____ !_~--~--------a on oath before me, _______ .~ 11~1 the said county, Justice ,md Cmmty. has this day made of the said county, that ;-;,,__oJ. . ikM~-J'~~ J!4 ____________________ on the ___ ,_________________________ day of._ __ 19o_J __, 111 the said county,~ --~~~-----~---~-----~YJL-----~-----tk------~~-----------· ---'-~rl~-------~=-~~-A1-=~--~--:-~-----/~---+~~-----✓-'~ _l:_/lfa::.--fk~ ______ i~i!)~----:AA--~0.: ___ •------~----~~-~-&---~ ~-----L-~-~----~-_/j~ ~--~ cir---~---·-~ _f!I.A_~_ -~-- {/;;f~j~e1~~,t~dt~/~~r! ~ and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, ---~-~--------~k~/t,-I_A.r~---~-✓ _____A_~-,~-------- to appear and give evidence Giwn -------- --~-------------------------- in behalf of the Commonweai'th, undec my lrnnrl and seal this J.. 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LtV J'll E 00 l ~ 'd 11i-' COCR J' 0 F S. 1ID COu:1 "J'Y: J7lzejurors of tlte Commonzcealtlzof f'il'[ji!lia,in and for tlze bod!! of tile Cozmt!Jof .... .. .... , a11d1zoa·atte11rlillgtlze said Court at its ....Ro~kingham .. 01ztlte ... 2.3r.dda{Jof feloni.ously. July arLd. en ter ...a. certain Smith R..nd rot H. Hisey. and. H ... F. d'Yellini houGe. o.f the said to cormni t larceny the. ~oods .beil therein and. chat.tels .. And the present that I a.foresai' 0deosa said. take and F. did inte:1t l th.e . • nfores.aid. ~10 :::J::>rd .. day of .July, ··rithont enter .the. .shop ..then ... said a";ay. ..agai1 st <JR the Lee or. the 'Yi t Smith, in OJf Virginia -·~·or. t. ~ir with t,1e v,3.lue of' ~15. oo of' of carry Cor:m:.onwealth Co·.m t.y felonio·isly the ....said ar;.d one bicycle steal, o'f the jurorn the ' ~ H. Hisey of J .• to -or occupied adjo.ining J ,. H. t-he property shop of ..the naid .. ,J •. H. Hi.sey ,._ · .. lor ..iously .. did ...9ea.1"?e.and. :iignity , ill t/1euear J 906 ... , ill tltf said Cou11ty, l:.S..®.& break did. , upon t/1eir oatl,s prese!lt tlwt term, ill tlze !Jeari90I:i ... Sep_ter.:_ber breaking further 1905 _.. in the i nig t ~ ti1::e of that E • ..Smith and day a certaiF. sho9 not adjoinin~ to or. occ,1.pi e' of .. t11e aaid.J. ny therein c.ha t tels .. niously: or H. F H. Hisey a~:d .o.ne bicycle of. the di.d steal, said J. the of' the H. HiGey. ..ta1<e .>and .carry .9roperty Sr::ith, value in the with of' .J. H. Hisey i th the agai17sttl1epeace a11dd/(J!lity of tlze Ccmmo11tcealtlz of I i):(Ji11ia. wit11ess sworn ill open (ol/rt a11dse11tto tlze Orand Jury to giz;eeride!lre. , Cler/.'. of the goods ai:d sho.9 .ther •. being , ....f'elo- away [port.tl1eeride1zceof ... .... . house .to C!O.rnnit la.r~e- intent of ~?15.00 said dwelling and ..H.• �" \o. ::;,. .J~- qo II\11101,. ,v f;?alt 11, { rs. C)~~ dNDICTMENT l:1 A TRUE ~-1 FO~ A BILL. � 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. 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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. 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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. O.W. Baugher and Herbert Brannum Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_269 Baugher Brannum Heatwole https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_160-commonwealth-v-op-fairchild.pdf 2e2a4c7b9967b4e4153b3b744130847f PDF Text Text JI-~ ,("',.-4,q -, U,(f) /l ~ ,.,,.,,t,,,,/ ")t.o (<£ i~ <., r -<. v o-~ '4v }r• ~ Jr:£2 IJ.,,,, ••_ .. 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' j.Le, 7, c..C,,-,,,... ft,l.,c,.J i-lL>A / tt __ , ,:1,__ ,~~ f ;A I l( f.cJ • fr~ ~ I< .<_/ ,IL/,_ 11/ ,t11.r., o/,,t. ✓J .,,_,c;_ JI;~ ,r1(r.1 7 j.4,p1.11e.,'" ;,.,_,__ u • ~ / /lrr,.u/.#uH/ t,e..~(/' 1 'J. 1 ·, , "' ,,u ti v- .,/ '""'- ,..e.1· A C ~ 1..- ✓,_._/ /.$.,,... ✓ �... l ' \ "< \,. \ ~ r-~"':-"' ~ \ • ~ <;' ~ r � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. O.P. Fairchild Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_160 Boyers Fairchild https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_095-commonwealth-v-norman-loving.pdf 8763f6ebacfe4ddaba65b414dec59466 PDF Text Text /t: ~~--....................... -c.c: .. ~ /JI_ ....1/~ :c.. of the said county, on the .. These are therefore ........... . /'.,~ in the name of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the said to answer the said complaint and to be further Given unde, my hand and seal this. ~ dealt with according / to command yon fortlrn·ith Ith ~ to lmL ,;z_H!:, day of ~ · ~I•~-- Summon the follo\\·ing witnesses: /~ to apprehend ~---!a.-. ~ /JI £; ~~~ - ~.. it~,tf,~,- .. · 190 "T ,]. P., [sEAL] �Judgment on the Defendant , 190 /. . ~ /4~ ~ ~: !!J.ft.~~~ .... it is adjudged that£ ~d .... ~~~ ...•foun~ /4 ~?I,.- r~+ guilty upon the testimony on oath of . .........as charged in the above warrant, and ~~ \_~ ~d~~--~-~ ~,~ ~~ �..(..J.L..io....--· h~~· . ············h~\<r~ 1r. !:.."'1 / 6•~. I f. , . 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P- o · and cha tele ~id ChesaC · v against"the a-a -... r. f.::-. •. t .. e.~e. f.elo.rii . .1:~J.y .di ~ ...~ t~a ...,. t:.~:i::,~ ~nd r 1 peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. . . .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . -.............. of Virginia . : ...... witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. /2 �� 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Norman Loving Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_095 Chesapeake Western Railway Loving https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_258-commonwealth-v-na-neff.pdf ab725d2eb884682931cd5c1ee9190bce PDF Text Text • •• • or IH _llJ:: llAlJ.l,, 1'0 .lu. Slll:RI!F 'l'l!E COJIJICIN !IALTll OJI Vll!GTIIIA. 01' ROCtlt: &'.l! COUlffY·C!UL:."Tll•, You are hereby cc=»nded th• Judge of the ob·oui Houeo, on the lat abcrir ~ ••• Neff to •fJMt•r before llourt of hoo,<1Q£lutmCount1, at tbe Court aa7 ot Juna Torm next. boiJIF June 16th 1924. io csuae whJ he ehould not be !1ne4 aud attached erec~ flab ..,,a 1, \o eu.. on loddera he••then i:he 9th cl.ey of •nd for failill!' to at hie 4aa •• roqa1red b7 law . t.l:.ero tbte ~ 1924.tllll writ, in tbe 148th y .. r of the !.~(p!,.,/J,~- Oo=cnwealth, Clerk. �' l,1,, , ,~7 111 /,// • I • /1, 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. N.A. Neff Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to maintain proper fish ladders. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Maintain Proper Fish Ladders Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_258 Neff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_004-commonwealth-v-moses-coleman.pdf 23f86cc9676862a1d7324e3916127995 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l :--i f• [Code, J I-I urst & Company, I Pulaski City, Va. Indictment. o. 35. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4orr, 4045; I-lurst°s Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] ·,Ofl\fl\Ot\\Y~~alt,: '.@f Y~ftl~ia, COrJNTY OF.......... .................~ .. IN TJJ.E COU.NJ7Y COl/Rl' The jurors of t~teC~nwealtlz ······· ............ ' OF S. IJJJJ COu)lTY: of T'irgillia,ill and for the. ~ody of t~ze County ~l ........ (!} ............................................. :............................ , a11d!ZOLL'attendmg tlze sazd Court at zts . term, ill tlzeuear if U1! ............ ~ -&-&.~ , upo1ttheir oatlzspresent tlzat =·..... . ..... -...... rtgail7sttl1epeaceand dignity of tlze Ccmmo1ucealtlz of ril{Jillia. DiJOlltl1eeridellceof ........... ..................... . wit1Zess swam zn ope1z ('ourt a11dsellt to tlw Grand Jury to gite evide!lce . ......., Clerk. �)> ... -l :::u C rn CD r !"""I • "Tl 0 ?Q > �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. I nd"IC t men t , l No 35 ft · · [Code. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide J Hurst & Com pa ni, l & Manual, Pulaski City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] Tlzejurors of tlze Commonu:ealtltof P'i1:r;i1zia, in and for tlze body of tlze Cou11tyof ______ ~f..._,,_ ~~ ............ _ ······~ ________ ____ __ ___ _- _,a11d term 11ztlzeyear If dV' ~~ 11011·attending .. .. , upoll tlzeir oatlzspresent tlzat ·.·· a,r;aillsttl,e peacea!ld dig11ity of tlze Ccmmo1ucealtlz of rir.r;illia. [;jJontlzeevidenceof ............................................ . .. witness .. swam i1z opeJZ Collrtand seJZtto tile Grand Jury to give evideJZce. ........ , Clerk. the said Court at its ·~- �·O • - ✓- C .I . _ :Z I ~r ::: " :::, P ~ "" :-' ~ $- . ~ :z ..., . ~. ~~ : I ...= I rn I. o I ..:= I "Tl ~ i► 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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Coleman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_004 Coleman Karicofe Sandy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_222-commonwealth-v-moses-coleman.pdf 6203271aa820ff1eb8845ab6d2dcd1dc PDF Text Text C,,"1•'n'-W1'<\1. t'JI t" ,·u~r.1.. 1;\, R11r11.L.'il:11~x ('11t.x•n;- \\1tu,.11s. <'fmtplJ Ul s.x 4.nJ. u~r..ttl\ll!ihr- ~ (!}/.:r. t,,,c_-'#' .i.~~~~ r,, ,n , 1t bt--t.::- :i.r:- ,fthc ?• {L_.~ /,~,," /4 ~J,,-4 1?,.~~<0 ~ ul lhl 1iJ ,'Nutt:,, ... -~, r,n,,lh(' /J. 4 6,- ,<- Z..:...") 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'"'-' ~ ~ • ~ r, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Coleman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_222 Coleman Karicofe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_135-commonwealth-v-moses-banks.pdf 4f76f0a9e8c2e05c0ed7f9bdcc115526 PDF Text Text ... . COMMITMENT VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF TO L ..~.rfl.'P.~ ./~~-. . into the custorh· ~.//~ - ~~-~.7....~('.'-_JI!(... .~r. of said Connt!·, 0 These are, in the name of the Common\\'ealth •••••••• , • of "\'irg-inia. to command F~ .. the peace of said county. b1· him commitled. on oath of . . \\'ith this \\'arrant, . the bocly of ..... .............. . ................... charg-ed be- ................................. .. ajusliceof ~~. 11·ith a fclo111· ~ .. ~ . , on the ~.~S. in this. that he. the said ..... ancl to the .,·ou, the said.. of the keeper of said jail. tog-ether .. ·.. foremc ... ~/, . 1 ••• to com·e,· and deli,·cr INDICTMENT ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: To .. 1,eeper of the Jail thereof: forth\\'ith ANSWER 1 ..... ~.$~,of.~~~~ (J~,.,.,.,,A'V ~ ~~~·-d..-~ ~~~~~,~~? ~ V}~~-~~-..,~ ~ ~~~~~~ \ ...... .......... ...... ..... ... . ...... and !·ou, the kceeper ~✓.--:7_..tj ~ ~1:ie·c~ ~~;. t~e ·~ai.cl 0·~~1~~~ b~~ore ~~t· of the said jail. are hereby required to receive ... ·... into your jail and custody. ~~.. ~:~;c;·~<:t;n~y: ancl him there by clue course of la11·. Given nncler my hand ancl seal. this .. ;2...P,~clay ............. ~. safely keep. until of .~, /.~ the said that he may be he shall be discharged .1903'., ,J.P. [L.S,] �< ·,, ... / ,'j //.~~t/4,c.~ ;) ~fl~ �• f • STATE OF VIRGINIA, TO Whm-,a, .. ... TOWN THE CHIEF OF OF HARRISONBURG, POLICE OR ~ .Y....,,,:Ji~ complaint and 1·nformation on oatli before me, 0. B. ROLLER, ..••......•.. POLICEMAN .....,of th, said . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .. , 190. K.. OF THE SAID TOWN: town, has thU day mad, Mayor of the said town tlwt. . . . . . . . . . . . ... d_q,pz.~ ...............~f th, said .. ?~. ~'-.....C,,,C__A./7.,AC..- ANY TO-WIT: in said town did .. town, on tM .. £r.aay ~ .......... . ~k?:.-t.'~ f...~✓-.~~/...~ ..~ ....:..'................ . ······-~ $~ ................................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " ................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . ...... These a1·e tlierefo1·e in the name nf the Commonwealtli of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,, ...... ., ................................ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia, to command you forthwith to ayp1'e- hend and bring oefore me 01· 8ome other Justfre th<body of tlie said . ....................................... . to a118we1·the said complaint and to be fi1,1•tlierdealt with according¥} law. 1 0 Gfr,n under my hond and s,ol thi, . day ~ •• -?f'.'" Swnrr1,on of the following witnesses (".a;.t27 ~ 19 'L~(~EAL.) ~ .../:..1 A .lfay01·. : . .<2.,T-. . .. .:IJi ~ .....~ ...~ ,............................... . r~............. . .......... ,~ r............. ~ ............-:0.;rd ...~ ..1~'.,...~....... ······~··········i···············································································--······ �• f • .' '. - - . t· r i~r t K ' '"-. ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 1,l~~i~ ~ ~ " . ~~~~ ~~~¼ ~~~~ j~~ ~--;\ ~~~ " �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth J.~~·........... of Virginia, and now .attending the said Court at its ..... in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, tenn, in the yeac 190/ upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... ...~ .. /J~ ............................................... '(·············································································--··········•·················--····························••··································································-- on the ................. ~ ..... day of.. ... J..~ ....... , in the year 190.r. ............................................. against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidence of .... in the said County, .,:. ........................................... . of Virginia. ~.~ ... 7:?..~... !..~ ....~ ~ ··················· ................................................................................. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �~ ====-·· Commonwealth { VS-. INDiCT~ENTf ~ U:. rn« ~..........---.. 1/Jo.Pwt .};- ~~cJ -- --- A TRUE BILL. ,L~ I ····~···················•·······························.c························ Foreman. ,. ,, ,(\ ~-- .......... L-, �r • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: 1.'he jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, n\1:~r.~r ...................................... term, in the said Court at its .. J.. the year 190~ ... . upon their oaths present that ... ~.~9~~~ .. ;£;3.~.~t~ ............................................................................. . on the .. ?F.tJ:i .................clay of.. ..<T.~n-µ?-fY .........................., in the year 190.P... , in the said County, 11.P.<1 ....:f.~.'.l..9I1.~.9~f3.'.L..Y .. ~9... cause tent to maim disfigure, g~~°-'~ ?.?~i~_y in.J_ury diaable & kill said ..~o ~-~~?: ..p_ay~.'3...~.\~~..... ;.r.i.~ Lawrence Davia ,, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. . .. . .. .. .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. &·····················································Cle,k. fie~- ~~11<➔ ~- �~ .r 't fu ~ , tf I ('t .. ~_/'ii ¢' .. ~~~ VS. i11 Li J11d '~ r 1 (~ J·~ ~ ~ct·J~ ! ~"r~ f ~ ~J -t ~ J '-i'\ Ni 1i1J 'l{ h~ ~ i;•1·i[~.~~ ~ (l v__ ~ ~ ~. c;; ~ J. .. 1/'J < \;"' ~- I ~ ~ -~ -~-~OJ .. .r-o 1/J, TRUE /'?,~ BILL. (!..rlt'/ ~~ ~~3f,_j_~-- Foreman. //, 1f ~ i11d-S~f~&. .~1?%4 64 £-.' //t?~-#e,#,/4',~~~ ~~·- ~~~ . . . ~ ~, ~ ~~-,~ j; ~~ _, ~ .~ .. ~~ ~ (/.,:!-. ~,.,,;a~.,,..z¾,,_hJd:.. f ~ , 'i'P - T,n I' '~#. ,,,,.~ ~~ ~ 1~-IT~ [l r '° tJ·1 Jt ~~~ ~ ~ ·1~ ){ ·r ~ ~~ ~~ z9_2f.. ~~ ~{4,;, INDICTI\:1ENT. { A <iN .,dr Commonwealth • /J /,tr;-(), , . . - ' 'A~-~/~lo~. ,,, ~~ � 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. Moses Banks 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_135 Banks Davis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_019-commonwealth-v-morgan-h-driver.pdf 79b9d379442267f918b99908e80a0a3d PDF Text Text • IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVl[EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:E:E You are hereby comntanded to SF.i:ERllF s1tJn11ton .... ~., OF BOCKING::a:A::rv.r: COUNTY---GREETING: udJ...i ............................ . CR., .... ... Form 6S-Derliu. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:H:E SIIEEIFF OF You are hereby commanded to sum11ton---~ EOCKING-i2'--:1Yl: COUJ::;j"TY---GEEETING: {R_, ____ __. ____ (J3,1A-c~---------------------------------------------------------------------- ·············--·-···--······-·-·-·----··········-·---------························-------------···································--------------·-----·----------·························-·--------··········· lo appear before the Judge ef the County Court o_f Rockptg-ftam County, at the Court-.1-.fouse, at ro orf.ocl.:, a. _k)~ nn·· Oil QL:_~----: ____ Court 1'flHt+,being flte___ lld~a? $ ___ flte ____ r___dayo_f th~ ____ __ Jqff]L :f82£ o_f to testijy and the truth to say m behalf ef tlte Commonwealth agauzst ~~;:;t;;;;:::~,~:;~5 ~,,~;'"~ ;M;,,;~d;h;;,,h,,rv Witness, _/OS-f(.1-.1 S. M-lfSSERLE ___JJ __ ~ day o_f._____ f0..e.,,_~ Y, Cleric o_f our said ___ _f..q_(Lg,r8g--; and in the r &- Court, at the Court-.1--fouse, the ti71tyear o_fLite Commonwealtlt. ~-····· ...... /i~ ~ , C~rk Form 68-Berlin. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tile following list ofpersons of lite County of Rockinxlwm, residing remote from !lie place wltere tlze offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in otlzer respats qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnis!ted you, from w!tic!i you sltall take tlze Veniremen summoned trial o_f ~jaAA._ $;(),,rtL--V:'½c.. for t!te Court [; oft!te b · rvt ..day of !ltU County aforesaid, being lite. ff ,/4-;1 .!)-- JJ_)'~ 1fl1~tJ CPµu1/': 7r~ ~!£l '1{-!l_ fl' ~.;Ut_ c_ 4~ ~ ~ ./; _ (l (TVVJJ_ 11 2 b)' )'Oit lo serve as Jurors upon tlze .. . . .. .. _!JJAA.,4 .3..,,, ....da_1'of , cltarged Term, ~O J~j wil!t felony, I ., t. · fi_JLff~= /Jau,._~ JL!Jf--~L J__;_ ~L }/,1.Iui_dl fi- Jc;;JC u set oflite County , Ifj'CJL.. ./~""' . _t-tJ_rn~ ·jJ,t__~ J-~-~~ ~m~ <:J. il -~ Ofi~ ;lfal ~L~~ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'IJ3:E SJ3:ERIFF OF ROC:I-=ING::!3:.8.JY.C J~UZAA.., remote from -GREETING: 1 q/ Rocking perso11s o/ lite ro1111f1 .. } ou are ltereby ro111111anded lo sum,11011 !tam, lo be taken from COUNT·Y- a listfur11isl1ed ~1 lite .f11d1;:-e ~f-l!tc-Cou11~1 Court 1 1 q/ RocN11g!ta111, residing tile place wltere tl,e offense is d1arJ[ed lo ltai e been ro111111ilted, and qual{jied in all ollter 1 respects, to seri•e as .furors, to a/tend aud appear btfore the Cou11{1'Court o/ Rorkingltam Coun(1', al ,..--- tlte Cinmty Court House, 011tlte bein![ tl,e P)_3 7nvry a,(,<_ _jcf 1 o/ da_1 b /Y'"1VV ltl u/4-L L lo sen•e as jurors o/ r!tmxcd 1c•illtfclo1(1'. I,,\! . ·/11d tl,is t!tey sltall i11 110 ,,·ise omit, under t/1c pena/~J' 11po11tltc trial q/ £100. .<Ind /101 e flten a11d fltcre lltc 1 11a111es q/ said perso11s a11d /!tis 1,•ril. /Vilum,A-'~ · Houst', lltc o/ tlte !l.,/2,.J da_1 o/ 1 :J~~ , Cieri.· of our said Court, at the Court and in /1,e 1 2..J year of Co111mom,ealtl,. 1 Clerk. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T::E:E You are hereby commanded to SJ;-IE];F,JF SU1Jl1ll07Zu OCKT::E:.E..J::./.f..COU-NTY---GBEETIN•G····:· ~ ... .... - .... ~~::__c_t:.,(AA,C:.O ---------------------------------··········--····-·-----------------------·································-·-················-------------------------------------------------------- ························································---- lo appear before the Judge of the County Court .J':: .....efth'4 day I9O iii L, to testify ....~-- .. RockiJtg!tam Cozm(v, at the Court-1-:louse, on the Coart a,xt, b,fog ef .. controversy in our said -······~~ t!,,.'!dc'.:_ __ day ef-_'-'{J"'-"-"1··········· J/...~f;JY1:-:Y..~ ............................... . and t!te truth to say Oil beltaif of~.~ a certain matter Court, depending aJtd undetermined between ·····•·········································•····•·······························································-·-Plaintiff, ;:, t!U;~=at:,o f-Vrit. ef W£tness, JOSEPHS. w:,:; p,na/ty under t;,, MESSERLEY, of £,oo A,uf /,av, Ihm aa~~=~:::, Clerk of our said Court, at t!,e Court-1-:louse, tlze .~./. ...L ..day o_f...\-U~. ..r90./. ..., and in t!,e 2-:i771 year 7 ............................. I o.f the Comnwn,e•ea!t!t. . . (..d~ ., C/mC. Form 55-Berliu. �~ ~A ✓/2-/VVV~~ rL . 'Jl J ~w-~:r ~/YL~ �···········································································--- l ··················································----- lo appear before tlzc Jud ... L .. -----·······················••·••······················································ ------·······························•·····•····•··•······································••-,•············· tlze County Court ef Roclcii~g-lwm Cozm[v, at the Court-House, on tlze .'i!-.7................ Court~. bei11gtlte-fl.:J..~.day day ef thVJ................... I 90 L.' to testify and tlze trzdlz to say ill -··· beltalf o.f...m~~.J..J a certain matter ef controversy in our said ~~ ~ .. ....../[M':.~ .................................................. . Court, dependi1tg and mzdcternzined between ....................................................................... ____ Plaintiff, ~~~~~,!:.::::,,, pma;;~;~,: ~;,;~:;;/:;;: ~.~:::::::; ::d T¥rit. . _.7 OJl r.J~................ . ef....... ... unda Witness, JOSEPHS. ./hay //,, MESSERLEY, Cler!.: of our said Court, at the Court-House, tl1e dd~~--·······••··············· and iwfhe ef...... .I90/ .., Siltyear ...... o.f the Commonwealf/1. =v~:c,-1./...,,,. ............, Clerk. Form 55-Berliu. ��The Jury there are instructed that rrlight be eny reasonable ·7 ust nocent find ;_ntil doubt him not guilty, his upon the evidence, s to the to thr-i bnnefit p:::."isoner, he is entitled they if, he being gui J.t is proven beyond guilt of the of such doubt, and presumed in- to be any re sohab le d 0ubt. II. The Jury tley are nay oelieve instr .cted from the insts.nce of the prisoner may have signed P. McCall, ·rriting v; ithout also did so, r1e was in the for sone time said __ el ieve similar fu'1C the.t said the such extent that hac~ a right to c:o t' 11 the prisoner l.:cCal1 i::: . Lb.Y 1nd1ctmen-u, ,A. be11ev1-:.-q.g th2.t the .. they anc' had been writings 'lilliar:1 of a P. McCall, authorized, ··1r·!1"'er ana. to c,,. ~ · ~th2ct said he McCall vrould sane as he had done the preceding mu~t find during ni::ne as to the --I·it ing described ;,,-/4-«-ii!, )· the prisoner yet t irne he and that h2.:v 1n the the McCall, at the e:xpressly . then ,:7 !'icrall, had signed • reco~n1ze . froin s2id the ~1arne of seid saic the th(~ name of Di lliam occurrence, was either by the indictment, evide::-'ce the.t to that with notwithstanding in the rarticular s;:me with er1ploy of said signature or was arirroved that authority the prismner character that desc:r·i1Jed in the from the previous e:oployne~t, evidence express if they further, not guilty. orders, ��ir st'Puctf?rl 'i'l1e j1;.J1y a-re f'ur.ther t'rorr 0viclence thP- or t1.c F': -:'or.~ery thht it was not j_f jury a .forgery so 'er uS t .. ey t,md Hlt Morp;,...r. tndictr1er:t though they l-!. DriVP-1" wi. th intent :m. P .Mc. Cr 1:: vmulrl suhj ictAd to tic hro,1 ti1ey :PHY Raid order ~enalty of the said J.j su~•! l ttm:-inp; 1to a trn~t :fc1.ct, hut the hy v,ht ·nJ)on tl1e transact believe from the [1S .u::; find him p;uil ty than i.oi1, evidenc., ho order Morp;an J-1,flriver rather law. descri.hed time muy bf: considered to defrc/t.:.ci t::ey that t'1e \7r:i tine ir1 ·e. en 'e::-it o for·~e<'I or uttered :>.... c•r 1,Aliflve 1 to th, t if The ~ju,-,_rurt) instructed t convert of tllr:: ac'.'!used mc=:dec:1 that Rtfiterv:mts the f:'act v1ou1~ not may r)elieve they lltterine tl1e an-:;usP.1i in that "e,yet t ,At although alleged in the even expectect a , "''; hin to be that ��_Hurst'• Annotated. Standard ~orms, [Code, J Hurst & Company, lnd'1ct111ent. lf No. 35. · §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ( Pulaski City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 5-16, 617-18.) (l)IIHI\D\01.il~'l\ial .. · of ~i)(~i~ C0OJVJ'Y 0.F.... -----·-······-···-- ·--- ..... ' TO:-ff/11.1: /JV 1111.EC0U.N'J1YC0ORJ' OF S.4JD 00[;~"\'TY: The ·urorsof tlte Commo!lu;ealtlt of rirginia, ill rul{/ for tlze body of tile Cou11t11 o/ ~e .._. , a11d1wa·attelldilzg tlze said Coart at its ···-····--····-· ··::·::··.:.: ·.1¢+'~, on tlte ../ ;' '! day of . ····•········· ...term, in the year J/, ifV , upon their oaths prese11tthat rtn,..1 ..- ,4/. ;.a,,,,.,..,,,"c .. . /t ~ ...,. ····· ... ···························· .... ······· /4, ..V ~ [;jJoatlze ez,idenreof .......... __a:itlless swom.ill ope!! Collrt a11dSfld to tlte Orand Jury to gice ei-idenre . . .._ , Cler!.'. �• ~ ' ~ "K l ~ t- ~ ~ .. )> -i ~ ;:o C rn rn I r r t -n ~ ~ r C = = _,; :r. _,; -·f 0 i- ,,----"- ~ ~ -~ ~4] ~ ~ rJ !~ ',.. JQ ~ ► ::, ::: ::: / :-· ::, - ��.. \. "· ~ ii ..... ..., J ' '" ~,I' ~ \ ... ' , '~ ' ) ~ ·-4< \.A, ___.:- " ~ _. ... • .. ' '~~ ~ ~ 4- .. •· ~~ • ,.J. \J ~ fl. ~ ....~ .,i A "\I tef> J, . _,. ... _..,..Nlf'1 . t ~ 41a ..;, 'J 'I ,....... ,.. • • \ -~- . . . ->--....· .. 'I. " ~ " • I ) - ~ V v~~ " ,. �.J V ' vi I ~ ;-l ' /J- v>vvJLj, I a Ari/IA__,,,• {g_~ Jriiv ~~ ~-£/c ~ /J. <]./J~L ' v'-"'- �, �• ~ 1 -l ()'Vl.-'l/m & ) crnw ta.lit.__ tL,;l_J ~ ~ 'ix« .ii_ Lh-~vu �� 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 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Morgan H. Driver Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony fraud. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Fraud Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_019 Driver Leurs McCall https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_229-commonwealth-v-mohler-kite.pdf f4e5c540f1a9c7fa6fc50d4f5baecc09 PDF Text Text J.tOJlIJ,Jl. 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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 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Mohler Kite Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape and felony sodomy. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Sodomy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_229 Coughlin Kite https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_051-commonwealth-v-moffet-butler.pdf bcf55047810e62254c173da78a49611e PDF Text 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 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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moffett Butler alias Moffett Milstead Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_004_052 Butler Hoover https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_052-commonwealth-v-moffet-butler.pdf b307cb1b05890b28c2d8d4ddf323d851 PDF Text Text f. k {,< tff"7--<- & ~ ~~ ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T=E SE:ElE:IFF OF EOCXING-E:A:N.I: ~..~ ......i.~~~··· You are !tereby commanded to sumnzon ... to appear before t!te Jwt;e of t!te Circuit Tfurt ef Rocking/tam '1,c.'G..& ..day ef ../!;:,,~·· o'clocle,a. nz., on t!te .. 'I[,.!!!:_ Com"';onw~j~in,1/J:(pf ,ay in b,half Tu~ .~ -GREETING-: ....................... . County, at tlze Court-House, at Io ...19o(o., ~ /j~ to testify and t!te trut!t to ~ ............. --............................................... . i:-:.~ wlw stands c!targed wit!t and indicted for ............ .... .......................................... . &, ..... s!tall not o:nit under t!te pena.lty ef £Ioo. An~ tltis ... vVztness, D. H. LEE MAR lZ, Clerk day of····~··· COl:J"NTY 190 ef our said .6.and in "" And !tave t!ten and t!tereJ/;; Writ. Court, at tlte Court-House, tlte.......f.~ . ............. . rA.W, y,ar of " Cmmn,nw,al/J,. ···· ·· ,.__.__....<fh...~ ......... , Clerk. F~rm 68-Berlin. �{p~z~ ,(p~i'~ . . �- -I - t;,~ . C-K..~~ I G -0~17 [) ~~ . i .:it, ,. ii d,.._ r- p~t:;;:t: t. ---- . ✓1.-1 \ lif_ it. ,i.-tL ~;,vi.t-..J- �' r' \ ��.. ~ . '.. ., ·•.. ·.. • . .-. ,. ,.. . . ·"t " . .-... . '~ ' • <..- .:.·• ... .... . �A. 0. SIZER. SHERIFF R. OF L. ALLEGHANY 0°HOLLORAN. DEPUTY. COUNTY. ��JrieJO 1uor.. veal e cormnano you ste"',;, ii' no that S' er 1,Y ~,.nn heve he the that of' Virginia you ·take i~offett be founn you 11ave his •rithin YOU!." tnen ,-,Nd there 130 001.1--rtat " ei:i.r of Butler 'Jountf, alias an the him Court oody of' a ce..,..tain f'eibony of' ou:r Raid in tf.., ·hereof 1 he stanrts rri t, ' 1 i tness this Jo r:-t house, 1 t'he 00Hm1.onv'e1th the l,tl~ J'offett s f'ely kf'ep of' nocking:ham inn icted. D. H. Lee Hartz, 15tri day of' January Cler}~ 190G. �··- ,- ~ i ~ ' '. 'I- ~~~ ·7 ...,.-L ~· 0 ~) f j r f' it k ~ :::,,,,..._. ~~ I �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l No ( I nd.ICt n1ent , · 35. [Code, §~3989, 3999, .1000, 4orr, 40.15; Hurst's Guide & Manual, J Hurst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va. pp. 537 (.;), 540-5. 546, 617-rB.] TO-l/7J1: Tliejurors of tlze Commonzcealtltof F'irginia,in and for tlze bod11of tlze County of .. ~ .,.. • Jr~ , anrlnou-attending the said Courtat its ..term, tlzeyear 1JO.d- ill 01ztlle ....?.1......dau of ... June . ., llPOll t!zeir oatlzspreseat tlzat .., i1ztlzesaid County) bein~ t:.er. ,'uly ::norn by· • Hale a justice of' t::1e peace for said. ..co~mty ..to .teGtify and t11e ..truth-to speak on· the·· ex·ar:inins··-tr-ial···· then anri there had before saici h. C. Hale, .justice o.f the 1,eaC'e .......... as ...:-..ror-esaid 1 . of ..and.· OR··F.l· _w-arra-nt···-Of' ·a-rres t· a;:ains·t· ·S~i d Mo·ffe·t-t· Butler a line r1..offe t t 11i ls tend ·1he::-ein s:nrl 1 o:f .fet t Butler alias ............. !o.;f.e.tt ... ,il-stea.-:1.was ohar :J"01.···"'li·-th·~·felony, to "Tit,· with stealing fror- or.e Jacoi.J Hoover on the 3rd da of June 1905 i t'1e 0ounty .....aforesf-1.id certain money, n::unely . hree. bar.J'" notes :f0r tt e .payment· o:f and of the lllalue o.r !J~O.JO ear>h, t~,0 b~nk n0tes f0r the payr:ent ... an<i.....0.f ....the ....v.alue ...-0£'.JplO .oo. each ..:ir.d ..01~e bank·• no•te ,Cor .the ...pa.vr-~en-t. ani of Pe v:ilue o:' _;.?.?O 1 the said H. ? . l_Iale, just~c~ as a.fo1:e·••·····ca..i.d .....ther,.arJ.d ..ther.e.hav1n6 -co:;;:ip.e.te .t a1.tt110:-·1 ty .t0 .. adrr.1n1.steT-•··S-!:l1d o!l th 1 did then and there u.:_::-or. his oath aforesaid., and t0uching a ... r:a.tter then.aJJ.ci there r.:1aterial.to.be enq~1ired .. into: fe1oni.m ...c1y, .. :-ii~ fully a:r.(i corruptly s·;rnar fals1:;ly and tel'> tify, among other ....thin;:;.c,. t}:-.:1.t ..:i ... ten -d,)llTr bill •.1hich }H~•had in hiS·})OS&ess.icon on. the ni,;h t o.f the ~rd day of June 1905 had beer: recei ve1. by hi1:: .. :fror.i ..ore ...f'0ra .. Laven rwhereas in.truth 11rA .. fa0t the 3aid .tnr •...dollar bill ";as r.ot received by hi:-:: rrorr. S1:l.i1 Corr:i r :ivender ! ·:rhereby the .s:::..id Moffett .. B tler alias ,iof~ett i:steaci did then and. there. in t,e r.anner 4nd for~ afores'lid., elonio sly, •1il · ·l y and 0orru.;Hly ..s:.1ear ..fnlcely ar.d thereby. fe oniously. coi-:-1-:it. ,,..,il1£u1 ...nn.d ...('~or=.iip.t.. perjnry T • . ., in t!te year I.9.Q5. 0 against tl1epeaceand dignity of tlze Cu17Z1770llWealtlt of rir,qi1zia. Upont!zeevidenceof ...~-~: .... 11:..~- .oD. .. ~0.-~N.C %.~ . .... ~ ... ..................... . .witness. .. sworn in ope1t Court a11d se1ztto tlze Grand Jury to give evideace. ......... ····•·············----' Clerk. �I .n_ 0 = '.r. ' ,;..., l0 ~ ,--A--- -~ '.Z 0 c'i --l ~ . i ?::J -~ t!"' ?. ~ . r\"l ~ :; _.. I I I ► :_ 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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moffett Butler alias Moffett Milstead Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony perjury. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Perjury Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001_004_051 Butler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_163-commonwealth-v-minor-hilbert.pdf d9f21a8257b35b308e80cda08ba9b2c5 PDF Text Text C<l\1\1() ... \\I .\l,'l')I , Rf)(!KlX(;!IAM \'l>:l,i'IU,, ) r C,1n•'1'Y, T•l•WlT: 7;, /.,1;.... : C'Qtt![tl.tiut 11ml inf.irm,Hitin (111o:i.th di ;'( 1 of tbc said oouoty, bas Lhis dnr made bdm~ mt-, I) J' (1( th,., said Cotully, da) ot . l t'li/C ut l ,._ V -;ti • ill the $:Lid,•unuty, 1lid ' ,._ ", I t Juslk:c o( the s.iid C.:Ollllt}',thal (t-, 011 lbC ,,, "' Gmria6k "j 111.irf Co,au,: atl'I h:,ng Ltforc me, or ••)m~ otb1:.r J ust.iee t,( Ute s:itd C()unt), the- llOl!r nf the s:\id ,. 1 , .11\i,\,cr the said romplauu. ,,I t<I I L l aod to IJe farther de.1.lt \\ith according ✓ \_""_ , ,,, '-'v to law. 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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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Minor Hilbert Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_163 Hilbert Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_183-commonwealth-v-minnie-f-knupp.pdf da7f588d105d918eb679afc9a3515b98 PDF Text Text 'I' Vlffl,Illll, To 1 • ..i •oo ndyouL r LO bo ,-1rr r oc 1 .... unt.y • -- v t.l.D . 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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. 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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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Minnie F. Knupp Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony adultery. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Adultery Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_183 Knupp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_244-commonwealth-v-milton-grim.pdf 5d040714064e612c4f33e0cc3db6dfbb PDF Text Text .. ��.. • ... 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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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Milton Grim 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_244 Grimm Lam Mazingo https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_250-commonwealth-v-michael-scott.pdf ddf34dbde5109c756ae98426c97d7867 PDF Text Text ' • ~ J'lrn! r-, 113:I. To t.bl llal, C-\7, l.t.21 Aur, , 1"'4p , Jlaa9, et tlWI Cl.ro111\ Court et 'Roc)rl,.,.... Yir&!,nja: :IIO •al.•or ear, .. ee1Yed fl'a G0,00 ... Allot1Mlffr, o.oo "·•"""WOIJ.Q'e MYU'\Uinc Otnoe.ra cen-. till, pnalla f' •t•~•• a 1/2 -•·• ...,riff'• • • .....,1.,1011a, 11.00 •• ff ,.oo ,.oo 2.0I> 2.00 8,00 8.00 2&,00 2!1,00 '1,DO ,.oo O,QA ;:,on 10.00 Al\a,107, cien, lllm'1ff' • eba'• •t,ptl. • 18,l'f • 19,QA t OOtOA �~ ~ ~ <,;. I t-.. ~ ~ N C..) 'c.... er( ~ ~ t~ r~ ,.__ ~·* ~ \ ~ t � 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Michael Scott Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_250 Haas Scott https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_247-commonwealth-v-mcdonaldson.pdf ede506e81fb5c1424134223872366c25 PDF Text Text • • • • 1 t{;.. Ji,..,"'f '~ I; '{/:~, ~ - • I, .,,/. fl(,.~ /..<v ., ... I .,.., ,,,J, "' .., •.:r,) c., ..~ 1... ', ; --f A ~•· ~, ,_.,,. - ....c:.. • .,..... • c.e - • .,'e.,, I .. t'l. ... I --· -· I /'..,. ":) ' II. I 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. McDonaldson Description An account of the resource Charges unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_247 McDonaldson