103 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_284-commonwealth-v-john-coffman.pdf 7606fd525134d94e342843fd1e1d0832 PDF Text Text .. , ,, ..• �• ' t, /2 J r. /. ( I, A 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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. John Coffman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with a felony. Subject The topic of the resource Felony 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_284 Coffman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_050-commonwealth-v-john-beach.pdf 3bf018baad98b1b9befae0846afa45ab PDF Text Text ,4._AG . ,Ip~ 4~~~ h }tll--A -;:~ A~ ....._f. · 11,,,,. ~7"1 ,4,,-f_A~~ vk; ,-v �\ �f • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l 1N f o. [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. 35. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's .,,. ·.,, Guide ., )\ \ ........ .. , .. , ...... & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] & Company, City, Va. �..J ..J m w ::, 0:::: I<( ��..... ,:.$..~,~'._ ~~\~2..:~- _··" ~-?-"' ;:'~"~..;;f:.~·~ .... ~ ..- --- ~:;:.' #. ';a:.- --- • ·, -: : •; . � 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. John A. Beach 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_004_050 Beach Meyerhoeffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_048-commonwealth-v-john-baker.pdf efa0b5e319a27636294c66143ea19721 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. John Baker 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_048 Baker Earman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_098-commonwealth-v-jesse-mcdaniel.pdf b0259d0f4e30a4ae7a078e76232fefe5 PDF Text Text • f .. .. . • �.' II 1 ♦ ' 'j �f • '.,_'l1eConir.1onweal th of' "ir, . .' To the 1:0 conmanu you th 0 1:-i thin y ur County, 8nswer u.o of' a certe.in then the there Co this writ. orn-:re?.1U:. inia Shoriff t y u of' Eockir: 0 hari Co·inty I rrcti .~; ta'co~'-;(J~ ~nc hir ::::a...cly ·!isr.el"'leFvior '\'.i tness D. n. ~~een s thn. t ,, u ha-,e whe" -of he T,oo :~r\rtz, stand □ Cler1: indJ.c-i.,ed •. of our 1c hav s 1.icl ':onrt, �,, ' . (/1,{M/' /1,bfn.A~f'/IA .. .' w1Jt • '4j:dk_~ 'a ~~ c;~½J~· l % tv{-ct,__1_ n(, /rr-,,,,-1.-a l _ Lt' V / c -,:l/ 1 r{} o 7. c:J.f7✓-~~ �r ------- • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, · · h e year · 190 ..... 7 , te1m, mt · d.mg t1e 1 sai.d Court at its . ..............('1f'l)+f an d now. atten _ .... -h~r. ,.., ............................... upon their oaths present that. ....................................................................................................... bi::-{· ·-:~en tile Er~ . ,.day of.. ........ rl>t41-e.................... d.a~ 01· septc::.b~::c, clicl...... tnl L ,ir i .n ····-······················J . .r:. _,..,....., .................. ,in the year 190 ..7..~n l~C7 (' :1·:;: f:u.l.- .... O~.l.+ ... ~)Y...-:.'.Y. t Dl:. ,, :_::;_m ..wrn 1 ,~ :.L the said County, ~;i,..:. ...?-.i: .. J•_.n.-.t.Qn ..;..~!..~!-?-J.9: ..r RW..r.?,...?:-;,. ..~~ )....~~r.9:~.rt ;; .d. ::.ixturt:3 tnt,1'\~of 1 ot to b • drul:l:. v:i.1 ,r•e ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ , . ___ s~---~ ···························-----·······················--------- -----. ·······•-········ I ~ ·····--r L .. ~ against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. - r Upon the evidence of ....................................... ............................................. : ............................ (t:, " ............................................................. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. .. ................................................................... Clerk. �, ♦ ' r • j-'N~r~ 1. . 1t l · ~ . t: ~ -)~ , ) ("') 0 <:'! '." ► . ~~ -z0 :: -I ::0 : C rrl -..., (") CD 3: r :-l tTI z r ~ I"- ~ ~ -, ~ ,:, ~ t ' I JI • 3 3 0 ::s ~ (D - ~ ,..... ::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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse McDaniel Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol 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_098 McDaniel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_211-commonwealth-v-jesse-kiser.pdf 79a003fbf888614c85783360df4e06c3 PDF Text Text ,,• • '• - -,. 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' • arL,or whi-::n ovar,.:Sll:!! thff :1or:.t~l1a "to ao.r.:a::..""':her o!:aat1 t7 end uer e:ibraoes,and t~.;;,t sno ooll!lcntod to ll.Ild tnd �. .r • �• •• C',w.1I'"l~f >•tf~ :.;,lL(>; Collllllonwoal.tlc J Va). ~» t.l: E~ I':" F..; -:_:; monweal ~, follo•i to ml\1ntnin t up.o:i tt..e trial of " i,.. caoe th,i1, 1 fteue on 1ts "bohs.lf, t)~~ Co:u- introtiuced !he g te•til!:ony: CAi:.'liARINERT-:A"!"'WLR • who, bel!'lt,;. ewcni, co~onwenlth' E:7.1'."l"in~dby J1-r. str1ckler, .follol's: ~ U1aa l':"·a.twole, l'l'hat 11 :;o\;,r father' A ~!r .. F. £. , •~t Ir. c\.iief ~eati.fied •• a AttornPy. e :• .-z:;.e? 1e. Q. Where do you 11 ve? A A~ Finton, Q. !low old Roc~.ngh.ar.t coa~tJ, =~ you A Sixt•~n. ~ ~e., we:-e JO"J. A 'l'his psst April, '!1aa C"tharlne? eixt q I» you kno• J•aee A Yes, Ls.st. uov~be.r y~s, ""n? I will be eeventeen thio Kieer, th~ aceuoed here? you firat Q. I believe A 0 00mins April. air. Q. W'nen did A Vir.1n1~. learn to kno•• him? About whent • Y""a:r· he worked tor your father, 41d h~ not? •ir. q no you know how long be work~d tor your father? A Just Q. 1)11 about ·ou t,lk A Y-ee, sir. Q At 'lhat a year. •1th bi freq,amtly? tl"1<'& 'll't>uld you A tn the ovenins. ~al.le ,ri ;;, hiJc? �•• t 1 • • • • I • ·- .• .• l • A • ,. • • ' l e • l ~ ... ~ .-rla ,. o: •I A • ! 't .. ov_ l J • 0 ♦ .,. ,: . 0 r - • < -'I ~ • • T. A • • l ~ ' I l • • I �- -- q Were your ra.~er e.nd 2 -- you: 1110ther at ? "'!)lt8 a!r. A Yt'-', q WIier• wore tbey? A U1) at the barn, II. \\ha.t were !.hey doini A 1,!1lldcg. Q Was he through with JOU at the b~rn? at w1 th h.ia work when l':e was t11-P:O tal'lci""-G tbe hcuse? A I do not kr.ow about ~ 'l!ll.ere did ho &o when he f1n1,,?-,e~ tall<ing A Went bome. ~ He POUld go on up the road fron A Ye ■, ~~e with 10u? ho~se, would~~? air. q "r.lich way A fr.at. ~id he Uvt from 7our house, weat or ~aat? '.'!aet. q Did he 11?• on .ne Rawley pil(e? A Yee, Q sir. Rii;ht at Uinton, A Ye•, I beltovct eir. q About how far from your home? A AbouL a :.11.,, 4 llhn~ did he tell ;,ou: ..ey:h!ng aoo'-lt •l'leUeT he lo?• you OT J.Ot? A Yee, air. JJll. HAJ.l'.ll'R: Let her toll that, l!r. Q How long was he ~here at your hoce befor~ ment 11lc• that to :,ou do you rockon, or about bo'lf Strickler. he ~ftde a statelonet A About eix monthe. Q. ll.id be make !o7e to you in .uv- ot}!er way? Till? COURT: Atk her what M said. You have nlceacy directed her attention t<> the aubj ec 4 ma";ter. �-- -- ." • • • • ' • • • r • • • • • • • • • • l 1 • • • • • .J: : • • • ..' o .• .. • A A �-- :\ -A Ee e&id that he lo~ed me the first he wiohed -"" h._d •een o.e befor~ die for time he eTeY eaw he oaw his he tell you that q :Did. h;, carese A Yes, he woul<i. A Yee, ~ ....,,_, timea? you or hUi you or 1<iae you? air. Q. Did he do that every chance he. got? ■ 1r. He di~• o~ when h~ -(Interposing) Ur. you oui;ht r.ot io do that. wi tneae. Ill\. H>Jil!EP.: q Di•I h• A uost eve~y eveni~. tall< with you very ··r. c:trtckler! Aak be.r her eay and not you. Tl£!' COURT: Avoid l•~~ing !!O.., often did queationa, 11:r. Stric~ler, you oan. if q ,trickler, you know POn•t oug 0 e•t to the often? 1.zl, <:.IJ'"";J;""R: I ,.,.clare, how often, nd let you and kiss he hug A z.-e:-y :.t.=r.•he- t.lke-d Cl 'Where \';lll thie? you ,.,,deareea you? :.o =.e. was 1 t inside of the hauee or outside? or the house. A Inaide q In wh~t A In the kitchen. part of tho house? Q. Would be or wo!l!.d be not at.op •he!:. you:- fat-l:er &Ld you.r ,_olher oame aro'Jnd.? A Ho, air; q Do you ll'hen they •top when they 0M1e. he wouldn't ~ean he would not atop .hugging and kieoing cam•? A Yee, cace that me. q llld • and that wife, ~~; e1l'; he -~d atop vmat inducemente h\liisins Md ltias.ng = •hen in .. ~ 11ow, ~id he hold out you to you -- ttey �.... -.. • • •• t • • • ,. ,. • • • • ,. -~ .- • .t ' 0 • • • • "(, • • • •• • • .• • • " • ... • ~ •• J ' '•t • • • ~ t • • .. ,. ' • ' -·- A A • �•• - -- • • I o'bJeot. " Yait , S"l'IIICTI.""": t.ntil HAl~."EI\: I ••• the have to obJtct. )'I\, Q Did he ~alee any propoeal qu••tlon, ot 1t alrea~y, via• Tl!B C01/IIT: Do not a•k l'r. Strickler. ••t ti-, I the queotion and I in that way, to youf A Y••· elr. Q Juet tell A Yell, Q (lnt•rpo11ng) tbo Jury one thing ,mat thAt net -- en, •i-t~- to a•t I 'ftr.t yow: td you ~•~n to love bi.-f A Yea, air. Q Sow, I -ant to you or any A to aek you again, did llalce a propoeitlon hi l<i d! Yee, air, He aa!d if I ,rant Witb hiJn 1 wouldn't 1)1d h• you had 1 t l\ard thtre? Ila••to work .. Q A Y••, I:id '>e • y elee• A could air. Shat waa Ute propoatt!on Q thJ"€ IAJ' P.• ,aid, t••r n .»0le•t ~ -d• to youf aod art.er 1 •• Did ht •&II anythtn~ q Well, then, Juet a.cd nobody ~J"r!ed tw-en.ti•One n ba~k to Hinton and 11•• an~ nobody wo\lld mol••t q 1,11y- \.ili"11 furUterf a,, would 10 to Obio ant. 1•t ua. Yao tt•r• about having so on and atate coir:e ~•• oonoulted _,.,,, could anyontf fur~her arransntente •ere. made? A Well, 'but tlaa hor•• ~~~ be proalatd to git and buggy•• n.y to 8t•=ton except t a horae and bug;,y, otr and le~~ hia, tW1' allea. I ~t~.o: which he did, oo •• wal~•~ all hJa to ce:. t.wo rooito 'but M woul dL I t do t t, ~ You Mean you , •nt•~ hi"' to do that aft•r you got to 8taunton 1 �• ... -- ., .,, o I • t 1 • t 1• • • • • • ..• • •• • 0 • y .. -~ , ,~ .. • • -'t q C. ~-ta!. -- V • • • •• • t ~ I • I • 1• • .' • t ) l • II • I ~ A • • to ' ~· ' ~ • • • .-: ;e ~ • ol. ~ l "• !T • ~· f ·~ • I• •l,..,, ,.. • •'"• "',., t •,uy ~ :, • l • •• , • •1 • C'!"J • 't • • • 9 'C'"" • ~ • • l<l • .y >. ., • It ~ 1 • • • • 9 • • ,, ;~I• • • Otl 0 ' I 0 • l h ' • fl • !! ♦ ' ~ • • r,~ l • A p 1 t T • •u • A • • s i • l ,~ - A " 02 • • • , ~ A �----• -- • A Tea, air. •leep He eaid, you every the eTery night with•• ~ E• a&id l~.at nobody Jene• ua and ho nnt,d ta could. thtl" notody knt• you ant he nnted that to to ~1,-p w1th you cannot tell t nlsht A Yea, Q Yo,.. walked, A Yee, ■ 1r. Q 'llbn t tlffle of the ~•Y tfit! you lea..,,. A About ttrtl ve o' clot'"lt i~ Q ?'ow, when waa thia? tiT. • thtc. exact ute, probably? A Tuead-,, Oc~ob•r \ Wb&t year A 1916, ~ Which ny y ! roa hos~, th~ )io'l"I•' !11.r-"'t. I mttan. about when if About how 100$ a;;o -• it! l7lb. was It? ~os•t did you ~o •~P.n you l•!t A Went ~ow-n by =-.yton. Q You left ho~• on th• Rawley plk•, A Yes, Q Did you 10 Eaet on the Rawley pike? A No, 1lr; Q you went th:o:a.h ah·. A Yee, we went down through A tbe Cltld, !ltld•? tt etr. Q. Now, whertt l nt.,reour•• 114 you1 ws, thr flret i.-ilae, •ll,t 'f'lfll "~""' • th h b? Kr. Banger• e. A x.:,. •· O. £an,cer'•• w. o. Sal>jler liTe Q Doe• A lfo, 11r. Q Do••~e A Abou'" two ail••· ~ lie 11Yea In Rockln1t,as l!T• n•ar on the Rawley pike? t•• Pa•l•y co'1nt1, plkoT do•o te• .. ~~ou !O ,.,.,e �•• -- ..... • ? -- -- -- au 1r1 • • .Lu • ♦ t .,J ■ • ,. ,. •• • • • u ., 0 lJ ,e y 11 A ' , ,:1 .. • • Jt'.( •• q ■ do • J L~ • f ... .I A .,,. ,. p .,.;.c ., $ ,~ n .,. .,,,l.,... 0 • • ~11tc l $l' • •:..!1 • i ~ • . la • • l .t:' ji • • • ' •• • ..... ' f • 'IU1 t ••ll ...., •v l ."' w• 'T • • T J. • ff I ." • .... • ~ • • •C Y!f ·•& ' >. ' ~ l J •• •• o A • .. ,. y • • j Tit r ~ • , • J • •• ,. ••~Y S> ,. 9 J �-- . A Tee, atr. •td 7oi;; allow ~ hi. 1111, l'.AU'.ZR: to haYe th.lo Queotlon relation le objtct•d •ttneee hae not made aey fi•• that queet1on. A 'Jell, ho let-pt C'1 b•11,1"« MR. JUU.'3R: beli•ved. Q Well, Where •a• A Te ■ , Q About how lo• A I ton'l ~ Wellt ~ l•••r sin4. ''r. Let her toll, that? youf to btcau,, etat~Ment t juot u.ntll with •Ubmltt•~ ""~r1ckler. now. t~o Juatl• •b1ch •o 111m, W''°la' ••~• in tho road? 'Jeo tllat eir. kCOY juet •J&,tly -.~ r~att ►o~• ou l•~t What ti-• It ...... we• it eom~th1~a like an hour air; A Y~•, att•r somethinc lJ;te did :Ill\. STRICT.l.llR: "fe&r •· Tl-I' CCURT: thle In you l~tt ho••• c.hat. lh,re THE C~l'R!: aft~r that occur, o. did you aayt 1:1ancer',. coun~, • Q On th• Rawl~y pikt? A lo, ~ It olr; •ae be'ore A Yea, ~ not on the Rawl,y pike. you cot ~o Dayton? elr. You paeaed A •• P••••d n••~ Dayton, riaht throuit De.-yton. w~e •h~n you Pnt ~ Do you kno~ •t.at A •o. Q Then which wa:, dld 7ou got ,tr; tim~ it ·~rcu~~ I tio not. A Yent on down, th•n, and got on tho Valley plke and wont to trt.Cr&wford. I( You went on tl'.e Va11•7 A le.•• Q ••• pl••• then, •o ~t.Craw1"or<1? an·. It ,~•re• a~l11 n!aht W'ien you went through ther•t �'• --' -- - l = -- -it •• T ... 1. tL! - •••' ou..i ... ♦ ·•cl o.l : •l el U IT Jo ■ t 0 t • •• t OJ ,t WO•l• bl '10"( - •• • • ;i • • • • •L • t • • . l ....." ali I ' ~, • •• •• t • '1~'to" , .b • l ...,.: .. tl .. b, ",J ..... • ' aY I,, ' • • C, •• • I .tne• ....,u • 't l .. .: I: 0 II \ • C •I • eY A oY J, • A g(I ; • • e A • " ,.,rr • • D. G :ti 0 ,o -~ •• •: • ~ lt I ,, ••• • • j A '...::., .c • • 1 .t I •1-:, Sl 1 ; -:rt • ~ • ~ O'Z~ t I •1 OJ<tc- • A • 11 ....,,. .. A .,. hr • ~ A T ' • n.:.J • ~ •' ·"• ~- I • •• .a'l " • r • • •' • t • <l .'II ' • J., p • •• ~ 'I • L .. •I rt I • '"" • uo'f .. ♦ t· .u • I II • • 0 •• ·: • !!! l ... ,b ls t ,00 ~tls I I• A p o; �J. • • ., ... 'I • -- ? -- A l'e d.id not go t!\rough • q Did you cro~5 A One or the bridg~ Y11, •• tl:e ,nd of it. exactly there at Vt.Craw~or4, them. q, YGu -c!'an the bri A l't. Crawford, at. the o thftr r-nd of "t. Crl\wfo rrt? fjgf' &iT. Q Thi• wa• •till A ?io, ,dr; it in the night, wl"l!I '1ayt1Jr1e thert. Q Did you get anytbln,, A lo, ~ Di~ you ol••P wao it? to eat that ~orning? &Jr. any? A No, gir. Q. You continue!'! A Yee, Q on towards Staunton. you arrive in Staw.,ton? 1t1r. What time iid A About eig"t ~•clock Q Did you ;Ide A Su ~ Wba~ did you ride A A buo. Q Well, We~ne•~ay night. any diat1nce? "'I lea. on? wha... 1111"!y'lU A Went to a place Q th111n, I b 11111eve? You m,an that ~c tn ~tsunton? and et&!~ "11 night. you did not get to Staunton until 8 o'elook ~._, nlgl t.t A Ye•, •1r. ~ So you epeot A Yes, eir; the ~~Yon the road, on We~n~eA~? on Wednee11,~y. ~ Do you r111merlberw~at plac~ A Tne "Palme:- -rou;e.e," t thin1<, is w"'iat t}',fity c,11,-d ~ Thrre is Ue~t A Yee, ~ you •v he ineist~d th~rt? eir. it. you have one r~o~? 11T. Oid he h&ve iotercow-oe A Y••· you etai~ wtth you there tl!At night? �.• ' • • c1 a-"'.• O'tO I • A b • 1 U' • 0 • I .' ,o • • • • • l ,. • • l ,. 1 • •o: l • • • • J"~l 1 ~ A "er"• •• y t b • • • ! • • •• • • • ,. �.. r • T ... ' • • • 8 -- q. 'llllat did you do then A We 8tal'ted went bo.ck and By railroad? A Yea. a1r. ~ ~.at "id A Staid you do down •her~ but to, Augusta Springs ~ lo ~r- ll1d h• tell~- A Yee, q l'arner wamer Var~er He euid 8ir. 1 ~h~ eAJt• ~~-~ ~s~~ to nl~c~. ~o~nir.g? e. aod hired that to ~hem. yeu were b1• wl~e? ther•; Augu■ t. laat where did you ~1•• at •hil• a? A In a houee tr.e~e cloe~ q In o houee cl01~ to ~~~r~ Warner A Yes, A tbey lived. lived? there? About a week. whYdid you d!acontinu• q Well, A i~r. un•il ~ to w~ere eir. q How long did you otay th~r~ • .,d •• .. ~e got i:mrried 11here did you put-up 1 :.c ratr-.tna ·o~ or t1"0 an~ •n~~ a~ hour What did you do the next A Went out 1· t.h"!?"f''? ~11 ria► t •· ~rP a• and staid , :,-.orn\ ng? ~hurchvillt t!I w-ent down " $tavn\on out tbe aext Crou~fhorn h~ c~~~ Did he h~~e living c.ame up ,n~ b~ou"'ht up snd brought intercourse there? Uri' l::A-tic. .-~ st.Ai~ ue a•ay. with you ~!le you were li~1r.; there? A. Yes, sir. '1v._r7 n:s),<? , A Yee. ~ air. Did h~ •AY a:"Ythi~~ :~ yo~ to:~• er'~ct that h~ '11f'\~ ruin- ing you? ~ State what he aaid? A He sa1d: •Yes: you did.• *Catharine, Re &aid, do yo~ know who ruined "1 did but I couldn'~ help you?• it.• 1 ••id, That �e -t • • • • • •I • • • • • y • • • • • • • • I 1• •• • • �• -- g wa• down at Ur. Will Sanger's. , 7h.fl~ ,ras A Yea, the firet tiae he had i~terco~r~• A t.!:iat n1gl:\. b•f'"e!"e yot. =-•1-,it!ona or 1"t,.rcoure1' ~-o-+ ,:.o 3t.a~..--~?r.? •ir. !~I!, Q ~1i:Pr~ ~id !~.at oc~ur' ;. BetwP .. n Deyton ,. l!e~ore ~ayllg A Yes, ~ you? eir. c., !"le! te ha.-e 11ny!":lr+-h@'r !Jr.>?· r-. .-1 tb you Tith artd ..~~-CT"aw!°o:-d. ~1 eir. Did he ~a, ~nything A Yeo, l'ir. le, ln\A.• ~11 he A ae q 1 ~el1e70 aaid. if aoout h~ 6 ot out if h• ~ould ~~Ain? ~o it ~r;y ~·hou+ that? Ui.f!',I er.ugl- t. hitt a,nr, hP i,Dt ne-·,-0u1i11 try out it agc,in. A Yee, • ~ 1 a•k•d you: You did leArn to lov~ hlm? air . And have confidence Yee, i~ him? eir. You Pny t"'n:+ hf' hugget1 ycu ant! iut ht-. 'J.rrru~arou"'"' you? Yee, elr. And care&esd you? How ~ic! .{OU go out of t:Oe ho~ae witho!.lt 701.u· i-,a.rut• ltnow- r.'"..ie n!a-!".t? in 6 it A I ju~t Co~ ~ Die\ ht! sue A ll0, ~ Hov, did JOU hap~e::: t.o lo:ow -w·1er: to iO out., A I 't You hllld &rr&.naed for ca:~ ■ir: n~• n~• ,aw hiln light A Yea, eir. az!d ...-e~t out; si~'1a! tt~t is all. ·c .. 0..1. •o c:".l-" o\l·? !.!"~t I reM iP~. a e1ga~ette. bi'!tl to s:e•t Then he e&id h~ n~v~r ;,•,ou in ea• the road a girl that •i,l!'.t. nig11t! he couldn'~ �ill -- -- • ' Ill 't • • • • • • .. . • • " • • • • • l • • • • 1 • ., • ' �• • -- make like q He oaid him if that he wanted A wieh him if he wanted Yee, q, to. ,aw• glrl he n•ver he coulsn't mako like to? air; I never 10 he WJ\r\t.,,t to: if &'1d 1 would see the ttrr.- I wou.ld ea• h1D:... And you wuul~ ,_ti' ~@@ t lt:·,. you w,ul'1 'neb you h.a1 n~?f!!' aeen him? A Yee. prior e!r. time he wen.:. awa:, wt t.h y.eu? t.c the A Yea, sU'. q And that ho atarted to make love JtR. 1!A.Jl''""'Tl: over. tint.01101t~g) It al r-at4y 'rha• 1• prts<"ieely fl•k•d. TH" COTTRT: Th• obJ~ction 'ffl. q You father S~I~POJ!"t,: I w,int. tht" ind ucetHt1 a month after he began m&l<ing love i:;-Pt ":.1>la'!'. there he bego.n Do.kins love a.way• then? A Yee., your Objection ro,r io over:.--Jled, OT rive '110l1t.h•. th•n. t~ Sh~ ~mi~ hp had --o-• About or five wflnt. thf>r!' about a yfl&T, ani b• 1-.ad r.onth• be!'o-~ he began 1'9.""1!1.i A four n:e. and! he beg~n WOYki~g for h.e o& ~" to •orlc for your Q. About ~ thfl q Row lor.g after (I~terpooina) you have overrule~. She ~id n~t s.ay •~at. t..-.en wo:-k1nc \.e-e- :.hrt:-~ n.- co•m~: F.One b'"fH) to you? VR. EAJ...~: l~v• t:as all t!'e QUe4't!on is t~ t•. about say, to you -- you; father ~ontho. you say) a."'te-r he C--!l-7i-e 6 or 7 month! before you went air. Q An1 mos~ e~Pry day? A "fe5 1 sir. O. About h.0,w old •~re you w'·e .....te f'1-•t b"'an :113.lci~olove to �tt - l l • • • • • .. • ,. • ' �• ll A J'uat. abo·J.t eb:t Q. I do,·' t en ..-- mrn it.~'l...,, you -- I 1ftPI orr 111 th you: with '1"'11:"1 a:e: .!.♦ OJ: say he beg-an :'H\k:1.,s lov~ off a littl~ r\tx•,,.e.n. c7°r you mia•Jri~•reta.""il bh•; to you a1.x !'l'.onths betor@ now I wba t Btl.e your a;;e when he. first. he r-ui made love to you? A I wae ~ ltt~l~ ■i~t~•~• ov~; "'- Do yo".l mear. ......ut you A ~~a ·ecre n little over Cl. You were 1; in April? ~ 1t4.,·eet-t. A.ad :,o:J t!..,. n"'~ I wae 1'1',ni Au.,-uat, I b~l1.e7'J la the spring. fi(tee, !'Ir eixt~•'.'l.? t ,rt•n 16 in April. You ue. SixtP•n. It =~., or! ..-1 ...~ 111"" :.L"1til 1 t w·is? October. A crose-e~~~!,utt~n X KoVI m·,cb do yo•, 1feish, A I do not know. by Chas. A. Ha!tll"ler, ~eq.: 111•• l hav# ~ot lleRt=le? ~eigh~~ X What did you weigh when you last A One h\llldr•~ Row tall A I ""' !'ive 1:. You mew Ye•. A 'E'!irtly. poundo. and r1•1t inchee. feet that Wr. lie1r wae a married man? str. X: Had your i50tt~'!'\ nrt~T motJer abou-:. :,our frowa:rdneso A ~elgr.e4? are you? X A ~nd oinoty foT awhile. you or 45ttid. a."'::.-thlng to you rl th him? Q;lQtf t. X How lon~ befor~ you went oway w~• it tho.t thie occarred? you mean? A 'llhich x That y~ur ~otler aot ~rt-· you for bei~J so !orn~d with �-- • l " .. ,. • • • • • • • - .-1 • • .. • • • • �• -- • -• l:? -- • I do e.ot know. A ll trult rl:~ ha"' had anything A Yet,, X Th~ only X Had he to <;to 1'1 th you? f!.1:-. ma.r.? ev1111T yo~ on t~!• A ~L trip do yG~ A Po, X 1lh•n h.~d any :Oh.lnP.:to on tbi• '10 w1 t~- you 'before he II tart~4 ~ig~t? m•~~, .sir. A ~r. 1111 you eay wru1 Uut Will Sanber f'tr■ t time? 1 a. X Di~ he a3~ yau to huve 1ntPreou~ee A Yee, with him ·h~r~? eir. X And you agreed? A did you hav~ X llby A to. I had '.o? he wa• ari;t Because :,,I\":.,... X .n-..at 1~ you m~a~ ~y •r.c ••a-:r.y =-a•ter•? that? A Yes, si~1 but promi~~d ~~ w~ul~ be ~ie~ ~om~ un•tl we got married. X ::;ou evfl"" ~o to fU!h00l? l)id A Yee, sir. X Row lo:i;; did y,u A $0 .lrteen 1 -- !fo, ]Gl. go to achool? ten yeal"t, 3TRIC1":..til: You 11~!'1 until yoa Yere 10 yea,, old, or dld you go :o school ~or ten y@are. �.tr.a • • • • • L'I • • • • • �' • -- •rn;i.;33; • X Yow knew ,,,u 13 Te. yenr, . coul.-, "1ot ~•'r'-:y a tr.ar=-tei:- .l'rla.n • .,.1,.,,, A No: he tol~ me if Wft ~t~t •ould a.n'1 •~ at.ay hie wtre willing aud llttle away aod ta1ce hi~ &W'l:J A Yea, after lt sir; yot.t? to Ohio we would gP.t ~arried tht re. X And yo,, w•re lea·,e t 'lhe" be !!"rot mako or ~ry to repel to so with o.u ...4r•a with th.I· 1""1ar-dtt'r ._.,~ l•t him y"u eoul>i ~o you? he got ---nt to lo,;e made lo•e A l 114 to ~?-e ~~te~t. X To what ai<tent? A I asld hi,: to you what hie a~vancea, I wou!dn't bi!ll to Ohio and agr 0 reeiata-,ce e to it. di·! you any? !1ke hle. but he )~~ton hagP.1~~ s~d lc:ia ■ lng JIit. lt D!d you tell A No, lt \l'lzy didn't 4.nd father w'.~•" he 1"irtt di~ t1'~tf r.i.r. A ~•caus~ you? I •ar afraid, lt Arraid of w>iat? A A rm.id l":.~,1• -,u: X Weren't the ••other y:,ur ! th:-a4'1 you afraid re. \fnen you ~e~t awo.y tb&t they woul~ do ea.~e thing? A Yee, air. X What Oft.,~~"'1 :,ollr mother tt1 call you. down f\bout your due: with ~r. Xlae~~ A l don't know, X 'Iha- di~ oh•••• s!r. you dol"i? A She did not aee ma doing any~~ing. X .,.ny did A Weil, X Why she cene~r• you or crt~lci•• ohe Ju•~ miatrlllted dtd ahe mist•~•t 1ou, your e~nduot? l5om~thing. to you know? "'On- �V • • • I • • • J' • : �- 14 no:. t"ol low h1.!1!o A I did lt You ~ld not? X 'Wh~~ he start-a 1t any,rlutre-. or your out door. he start ii~ out t'he r-:-~'lt <!oor? A ~o, e1r: the aa.me door he c~•e tn. one waa th&t; l( ',ihich i When he would ataTt the door? front home ~Mre were your fathe~ and ~other ,aually? A Out a\ harn mtiktng, ~>u, X Wouldn• t you r~11ow him out X Kieo Beatwolo, 1nt•~ded depot wao it 'tllv di~ you oh,~s• ~ ~eoAu~e there lt the the t;rain ni7~t was it at Nort.:J R1v•r your -tn~• W'lB eo~ebody out t~erff wo~l4 ~atch they 'i/aen' t tbe tr·Jth ~~ere at Horth Ri•er do for a.."1.i take $'1m.Ythat not? lt wae •frai~ out when you stRrt~d -:.o-iort...ii: River t:> ao on the porcb? ue to go oTer ua. this: Depot, ther-e he kn~w nnd hP that ror that you had " couetn a.ttd you aatd I ,ton•+ want that II or -:-el&tive it would never ttJ be aee!!.•; ial'\ 1 t t~at ti&ct.? X F.aven 1 t yous A Yea. air; lt Di~n•t A S'o, air. s Didn't relative thera? I have a -,lati?e there, but 1 don 1 t kr.~w them. they knoT yout J!>U a.dva.noe that 1ng to gQ to North River de~ot, ide" aa the re.ason ror not 1r&..'1.t- tha• you wo~ld not °"nt your �• ... Qt • • • • • • .. J • • a • • • . ,• • ., • • • • • I �• t•• •• • - X If you had atr-e&d:,r bo.d aexu:i.l in!f!rcoure~ Rock1n~r..u;i: eouaty 1~ a $1nale A oo tfl> oec•s!ono, w..11, to going I did 00~ -.ant to ol••p with h!SI. you co~ld, why didn't you ~ant to hlm? nth A 1 don't wey. ►.now X You hsd offered no r•aietance at all, IIR. STRlClCLi!R: She did X llhat intere~ura~ reeieta~ce ~id you of'er, wit~ you at ~r. Wel!, x Did you eit up or fflere you. not ol\)' that, now, _,.,~n he r1rs! ha~ $,rn~~~'•? I d 1r,11•t un~ A aa I underetand with you at lC.r. Sanger'o9 •hen he had intercourae lUm to. ~own on th• oid• or the road there or st&nd were you? A Yea. sir: we eat down. X 'llho aokod you to aii A Didn't X •e~e you av•rse toom •nd to be~ with him irt Stau~~on? X You had rtont everything oleep trh,y w! t.l'! hf:=, in do""? Ye sat anybody. do,m to ='••t. Did be pu•» you o~•r on the g=-ouod or did you •irrply down on the ground with him1 A He puehed me over, X Before lie you laia 1 guees. down on th~ ground did be take any l1bert1•• wtth yous pe~sonf A Ye•, etr. X Didn't A Ye1, you 1rnow w~at he wa• soing aJr. X Yby didn't A &'o, sir; you etop him? J did X lUos Heatwole, w&a then intending A Bo, air, anything to do1 tl'bost -iot. do you.,,,..,, and dee1red for that. I h$d ne?er that to have u,en you d-1d i,.ot know the.th• sexual inte~cou~ee with yout with nobody And did~'t know �-- 9! sac:: -l ,. 0 • 0 • .. • - • • • • : • I • • . 1 • ! I• • A , -. ll . ' • y • • u • ,iW ,o J • w • ! 0 I 8Y • .l .: • • A • l �-- 1 - :x You ne-ver U.e• •ac -- 16 -- fl...'\Ythi.ng about iluit: flic.t .!ii ycu ci.--prose i:e doing? I dii X nom A !ro. sir. X You Bhw n.o one •ho::a ;012 kne.w !:roe the ti~e tsth@r' there aot ..mow. A 41! a ;,~ 70,;i '""' until l. no. su-; X You di~ 011 the X Yen did~ Jie1-twola? Tnat reai.Bl.a....-ice did y-ou llltU:et ~ I told X 11:Dt gan:.ents A I hnd on a co~t suit. il.1~ ~ot to. 70;:. wesriL& were X AD4 underclothing. :r You I snppoee? tsl<e acy otJ.er h& ?e st tended Yes. I And A "!es. eir. I Frequently A lloC so X Yoo ba:onged A Yea, •1th :,ouY clmrhb? eave a~tellded Su.n:1.87-acllool~ or no~? often. to ~be olmrch, d.16 7ou? sir, told to stand u. HP.A~JCI.3_sworn, e.u=.!Md t11<1nwoa.lth: 1Jbnt alo0o sir. ,1tnees Q clotllo& sir. & E. tta.\. ru.e;t:t. i:.ias t-e-auole~ eir. X Did Jan lio. with ~ou ne- h1.m not to haTe 1n~eroouYsa e~e~ sir, Yes. A your ;-011 go~ t.o StalUlton? not A Yea. you left not th.nt 1 tr..o• of. cl.id 7011. lilsa A r<>ad. =bod:,? 1 s your 1'l!'lle? aslde, b7 Jlr. strictler tor tho Coc- �Lt • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �-- 17 Howsr4 U. Eeat-.tole. A Q You ere u son of Potor Q You liv• s. on the Ra•ley Beatwol•Y pike, of Barrtsonburs, wost and on boyon4 Hinton? A Yes. air: live not quit" 1 You are the brother a milo !rc,m 1J1or1. of W.se Cathsrlne tho you::c girl Heatwole, herei .I. Yes. air. Q r.:r. "oatwolo, an7thli,a loft tb&t Just tho told you, juot sea or a1sappo..,.ed, and going right tell taking on through A The !iret wh~t you saw, but not Jury thore •hnt you saw tho night ur the firet told ln sequence. I saw, Jim R1tohle to got me to oo,:,• up there him tbut the c~r was. I dia 'li'11s up at Olin Stover's It hsd bten atopeed about "Oood evoning, (l • and I passed You meo.n tnnt he .,oe l I said t•o croou briokly. there, n horse I pnueed e ?elUl "Oocx\ evoning, on and thougl.t turning I Qn the 14wle:;, _f1ke, tho re I woe wnlkh,a pretty s horse ar"'1J\d 1n the ron4: u14, down ,o ~tare but I ~ont up where it, bet• .on tL~ llut1.or1Dilk Oree~ "nd. ;.,.r Branob stre,.., i=nlng farm o.nd oee lf I c~ulcl ti.% the car. not ,:now ru,ytblng at t~e I>undore place. sister tho~ you remember seeing and his car sot out of fix and ho aent m:; brother llv•d rour notbins slr." nnd he nbout it. s,nd bug63' llround in the plke? A You. e1.r; o horao and buggy. Thon I sow a l!lll-nahead or I ••no wn1kl1\g up tile rood, an~ I did not pa:y on:, attont1on eml l paeeod h.lm, the ti"•· Q rt wa• Jeaaa That was the night A Yoo, sir, tl:a n,ight 7.isor. ho left? ho lo.ft. 0Q es to hlci, but I did oot rooogn12a hi: at �8t • • • ' • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • • • �• -- 18 -- Q It wna In tho night A It'""" exact ut1,ht; 1 dld titoo. ao1d "Good ovoning rooognizo oocurrod~ 8 o'oloolr: him ct thu tl,o bridge. o'f an hoar, and I .aid time I passed I""" around to lb'. Stover, there for bal.f 11'.'hnt a:nn on Tll i cuTJ:lT: Ile con state tho 't e t~t enen t. ObJoct.ion~ (Contd) Stover r where. be la." down aftor for UJ tho rood. is ond him lie btm. !Jr. A• I sot Stover anys, tbat eide of to def"endant. laid hiin. I.Ir, Mr. Kiser asleep, on to be and he let taJru l:b. t,Ja:e to his ,.1 ro 1 nla w1re aoea not kn,w an l,lr. 11nd l caoe down tho road Stover heord hi~ wolltin6 atablo,we "Well. he te up ~~d Bow d td you know that ~ You h•ar d h I• vuldng? A Yen. sir, that it Thero wna 5 Cl6n w-sJ.ktng a.bend ot us. it. 18 him anG ho to making thut Cntbarine froin oiroumat=ttol he hocl 10:rt wtth elong ond he was the and thoro I did ovldence, tbnt his not 18 no ueo to follow nlgl: t. I. being ovor tr.at tell and 14r. Stover morning whon l went over hnd left llW.01 wna he. and 1 judged tba1, it •na .Uaer, aaid walktng hie." I •,vent.on hom.o. ond tha next then, will to the feeJ I Judged .r~~il:!S: they other quarter• So .we •en'L hcoA to t:he car and t or6.rueed 1 t a:..d ,re c!lme no uoo to follow as ! ougl,t. for him around ~ere drunk r.llL llJ\U, ~il: "?hot r !Ciaer but he woe gone. looking thore I rolled "He is drun,; to let is a Jitt7 t.l'1e and ••• about and thero the bridge, au-pposod him to b• drank. it to throe l see no objection thnt, "" must go over 1 said, I aaid. 1 ihat. except.ion overruled, and I WODt across drunk. him. r,.nasei o~er 79t end hu muat be 4TQ.U. u;,. 111'1'.""".rt: You ca.nnot tell A not know tbe 1 did aru! ho ee.1d ''Cood oven1ng, • nnd I _pa.ased on "then 8.lld crossed t~e creek has oe~•r this I '-OUld say about not 11 tiree to father' of oourse, there said him." 6 toolt it or.d hie eotlng, Catba.rino. Motlor, gude to strLce out. wu1tfol' o!' -,;itneae ;o.-errule4. exceptior !or accuned. �6t • • • • • • • • • • • I • • • • • • �-- 19 -Q Uben aid you noxt A ~hon IJr. 0Toua/~orn ' slstor aoe your after eho left nlght? that brougr.t her bo~c. Q llld yon see XJ.aer ofter tbo.tY A I novor oaw Kieer the other until day wbe.l\ be woo brougllt into tho court-room. on adjoining Q Yo-~ 11,e fer~s A. Yes, sir. Q And you go to your father's 1, Yee, to 7our fotber'o farm? trequen~lY? sir. Q l>id you or did you not uec Xiser o.bout tllere after your Gistor d iBll)>}I0O.red? A I nover ....,- hlm there Q JO you lt,:o._ anytLlng s1.o.:cl 1.1.at. ;?OU did ~ You are 11111rrJedand live the:o. in iour 011111 ho~e? or four hundred yards home; we above my father'a on the eao0 f&ra. but I am theru ge tenA11t in o~ner OY1l~ints• -!I' Di..! 7 ..,u ever A I "'"" h1JL talking 1a, with see -le&sa Ziser res 1,ect an~ like worked up behind our -talkLi.S to ~our a1sio-rY to m:; sister and steal bacll:. as aa a 11>1111 011ght to t11lk, but little that, 1r.g io g,,1~ her confi4enoo dtd I ou.ppoe• h• •ns be~ awoy fro~ come. ohe told ;011 tiWhil• Q Did you h,;ar anyono wbJetllng A I was not. there. Q Tbat ie "11 )l'ou know a'bout 'lhlo oaso? A Yeo. sir; Q Let us see; A I never talked aa for ,tat tl,o.t try- ~as ago. nrou.nd thora? 1 '1flo at" r:::Jhome v.-here l ougl:t to be. oa l knew that :;ou did to rns be borrowod three tbai <>Zlije? J 1mder- e.t your fe.thttr's"r l do not live three her ~laa,,earanoe. Ol1Je nt lU-1 al>o·,t thiu A A l live live not live at~er net to !Jr. dollart,; tllllt night. to iUser 11:tter that·, iUoer ot 1111. The l,st ttme r.e toJ.kod of tt.e1 he sa1 d he t.nntcd ~ be waa goln;i down to rent e b•u-,ress. r and l -w~ 8 to pay e.lt}Jllnaeu to b ook my engine �• oa 4 • • • • t • • • • • • • • • • • • �-• to l t for 't'b11t JUS ttie aim. <! Uowloug r:na that her. side ~t •8s tb• la•'- wn;; be foolea He 0'1~0 I u.U:cd to to,,n ,md then the Let's ~ •re on t.ha ron4 til' And spoke to io him alnoe thon. Your rather live4 >R: tho looBl.iono r\ght: see 1! I have got in old Dundoro homo. You ln:ow ll'boro the Dundora place 1-. there A er hi ho wae drw,k, 3Y Jl?., CROSJ..l!!~'!l(IA':'!Ol an~ he oatuf) be.oil '0U1:.d I hsv• not tolked him but ho gave me no ane~er. X ! to l:il:>. h1m around ant1 thought a11<II rolled .... he r.e:n off? boforo The clay before. J. 20 -- Brnnoh olt •uid Jaz between Buttermilk You k:nowwhere yau bo?o to croee Jnr Bro.not when 7ou go west, l. Yee, sir. A :ell, it ~ Just A Yes. In rl,;l)t rbere in tho eornor, aboYe Joe S~oW"ill•T'~. air: it ts throe houoes o.bovo Joe Showalter' X How fs~ wer& you and atover you •er~ thero from fOUl" father'• rou4 a little to th,,t bouae wo.y: right over there E, BBALL, eworn. exa.'l>ir,ed by t:r. Q \There do you live, I, l>a.7ton, 7o. Q 'llmt your busineeoi A Livery. Q Do you lruow the 4efen4o.nt ill Right (indicating). Ur. Strickler !or down two strouma. the comionweo.lth: Beall? bere 1 Jt1;1oeKi ■ er~ him before? , house when Ul the mo.11-box betwoo.o the s. A e. worAlng on tbe car~ A Fro;o here the it~ isn't Not be!oro I hired my team to him. Did you evor eee �• ta • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • -- Just Q to you. i•ll ~ell, A Ju:ry "hut this did 7,u tirot, Yes. 21 -be said hire~ lo ,ou., he said anything team to him? Sir. Q In October, 19161 A Yoo, air. Jlov., juet (I dl.il.'. Don't toll etnto to Ju.r:, wbat tbe troa you beard •~thiag he said to you and wl.nt :;ou anyone elee 7.!ser. Did in Dayton and than you erooflk to A.Leer himself', ono c•:oning I mot bil:l on tho street Well. A ho snya to :e, ".U-e was. "t wnnt a tetU:>to go to H1ntonf" Ho soys, Hinton"; tlo ,mnt<' coul,l you the 11• ,r:,c:an of a47ton?• and bo eo.:19. "It !a:r 1• it?" not eat first. dollara." n4 be s!dc He sn.ys, sa:, ■ • I 7:urit to c-atch good." the him the money. treil', ee;s. Ho I B":111, "il dollor. He aays, rlght ~·t .cri;rlord •• dolleru, "--'""-Y· I told is it •~lust dollars morning; be wsnted and I uald -Dd I .-111 just go 6lo~ you 1n the I ao going 1'or \'leighs beei< aa "Va17 ar:d hru,dod to go to Ut.Cr~~ordf" but did not hi111 tw~ dollore. .,As soon ae I have ci..v to 1l1nton ebou~ I cou.l.d e,io that not a fit su'b,!eot w1n. yau J117eelf,• bUgQ," "Two .-,t;-..ntyou to two dollars to get drinlclng, "You aro hir- l n.nd I said, Mel l hatlled \'lhon r honde<l bin: tl1e mo dol1o.ra to him, r to t!t.Cro.wfor<l I seye, "Ho," time to tl•e teso cot.-t; to cost I kno'I! 1.l>e distenoe S:e suit and back and I kept "Row soon are you going'?" an<i hi toh up.• "'l'he girl I 8$.id.. I r...n.k:ed him wbou he and bring the next tho•·• He ho.nded me five be no room for 11 "Where 1a to coat mo"" ow:1 I es.ye. o'clock. fie= I an10, b.10w." "lb.en you go to q1nton He ho.nde4 ~• five to lllnton. it "Jtho.t ia it going to h.,.ve a bO.Ygo to arrer.ee euppor ho •t.nted him U.1tt I to bim rig) t awuy an tho no,·se had to have hi·• 2.o r iuld 1a over on the Rtmley pike, "t don't -really af'ld. he oaid. te- tl:oro and r aoys, two hur1dred, • 9 he wtte to go wit!, Re ae11s. •71,,,r my •111 ".7hy no~?• and he 8.,_., , 8 I said , "I wo gol ug �• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • • • -- 1 r I balfe to ride hurry to lenve 2t -- on tho &do. th~ stable I went on to &!l'Pper, t.nd. l:o 1ta8 in a &nd he scni n litile boy to -a.:Jplace io ask me to bo in a hurry end come down, ana 1 9a1d -P~:" .... .:::.i: I obJoct. ¥ou cannot you had with anybody elae. 1.2. Q State eny.b1D6 ;<re. e&id ihe.t le =tttcrial A Jel.l, I oa.co on down a.nd eot t.he ho1"eo out. and I S(lid. "Kisor. bore. tile bug€'.l7 h1 tcboJ y◊~ what n.re 1 tYed. T d1d not know him b"t that While wo were on tho rond going what h• was goiz:g to do. e111a he a mnrr1ed \Vtul told him tte.t aoid "!!ere t>!lll ond he "A'tiS bnd a foml ly on:! threo so ·nitl1 mo." ey •tfe Ho told live•;· mo tbnt children. an.4 he t.aid 11 rrtJ bl28.;l7 aroo~d 0.004 even.lng" nnd I said Q Ycnt know I.tr. 1loateole, • ~o. air. wna p&vstng, 1,1,Yborsea Y1Ul bo 11=•~ in the roed aide or the cr~elt. llee.twole, r :net llr. did rouY head ""a nert •o tbe fcnoe on tbo aide be and !t wuu dark. Row did ::,ou kno·,7 1 t '"'" L:r. floatwole? .A I did not know 1 t. 4HI not. know then who it b~otbore I 'lfflited at all. •· thst It '""' wno.. and I aoye, back to mo und ho se.yu. I ff&8 drir.ktng you if "Good evonlng." Q ,iou to wo.it." I to 1ctnton ho I took him o.o thoro and he got out of ~be buge;:v tbia Th,.?! wbon I was turn11:;i &1rl, and ta:te hill1 ho would v.nlk. I dld not if me all. about t"bon •e sot and I 1aid."l arcn,a parents. gotn;; to stoa.l this ,ma the wrong tt.~ng to do. 1a where hia I knew his over to ff1nton ho told !le eaid o.nd he ae.id. 1~ lle t ld M wter• 1~te le~Yl::.g. hio up o.nd got UJJ toi Lor me to hurry ae we •ere ond l t~ld re)'-eat con•ena-t1on there "I""' dark l did for 8.1111I 8 olce out boldly, not. 1.novt tihat 'l.t.ls awt1l• not goii:g "'l'hoy buv• fwnd I ree da•1 dnint.• end I lt.1.dJ l1nd an.:, .:r. ~1ser said, to w111t an;, longer," nod •r went l!e oam• mo out and I pretend a~ that I told l1eer tt.at 1 wes going ho~•. and ho eake~ aco not to l1•11vo him, but I told h1:n I """ going to leave him end I d1d leave him and cam, on home. He told me �-l • • • • • • • • • • • • • • �• -- 23 -- 11P 1:hero e:rACtly aa l.'r. St!"ickler told he m,s goh>g to do. Q Just otate 1.n bis thin thl■ C)Orning wh(lt Jury worae, OB neo.r au ;,ou can, Just wbe.t be '\.old you. A Be told me u, there and =r, her gtrl ta love Stnte, train the girl. that he hall gotten the \r,fy. l told him he ought to bo a ao and eo. tnnt nnd be \\'anted the 0 State! 'being a men wt th a 1<1!• !111dthree bo did not gtvo mo to ho v,ao goints tako him to !.lt.crnwtord ruu1 then ond go to Staunton to Ohio, whore ho could and then lie sold Q You go~ to thu:ldr:& ovor ~h~~ "J>.r~ ""d ;ou left tl10 gi,rl. to go hla weyY her arid ld.oood h•u· ani.l got hor going 1,1, wny. I knew he wno doing e,rou?:d came back home. !lJld catch he would mo.rry A A Yes, sir. P.o ln".o anot.l:.er so he stated he loved be hs.d gotten cl',ildren. Q my horse that oft t.o ,res 6 1~6 to ta.<o t~1e girl anothur h1m nnd got het{l)1\ o• hic,,clf. eeb:•d said and go into tba" for your hn~e1 tbo wr~ng thin& and oo l turned I told to teke a to!l.l> out 'bucause ho -..oo d :rtm:lrt bim he woe not ti flt 1!19n whiskey. Witness dismeeed il. It.. KEA";:'i/OLr:REX:t, L1'.D for eletar'e Do you know your Q A Yes. sir: ahe is 16 \Yi tnose D. !. Co!!l<onweol th: age. iu. aoatwolo? be 17 in April ,:utG will of tLio year. d iemiened. CROCS"1Eti.-tll, sworn. exeain&d b; \,tr. StrickleT ~or ~h• Oom.:::ionwanl th: Ltr. Croueehorn. Q You kno« what ls pro1er firat juot to tel1; got o.cq al.n~od with A '!'ho firat and os~•~ me to try etote what vou know about toll. wlu.t you know. thlo state anue? when you tl,o caoe ano eo on. 1 knew o~ the to fir,d hle case, elater ~r. Rootffolo who h~d le:tt hero camo to me home tho nlght �-• • • • • • • • • • • • �-- 24 before ,md tol!l ,oe ahe hod lott J,:ll. lliJ,l).JER: l wMt lo!r. with -- do not th1nl< tt is propar l!ontwola told him. Tl!E OOURT: AB tnr •• hie etatament for bic to ntate hae gone it ls prorer. I "'"' A lloll. Xtser. '.l'h!;t nrternooo telephone ...-. llentwole nnd 1, attar to get any trace Ur. tonll. 'further thom, ma1llng them all and .~ookbri lge 001.mtiee, that 11 teleFhono desor1~:1on they •ere or oirculare thro~h asking Bur,cotovm. moiling south, .eeotwole. brouph, fir•t arrest .S,,1'h. u eou.ple tl.~t- let er. those loilore tn Staunton tbti.t one:wt1re6 a!lOthol" meeange cu.e to the daily telling the Chiet ot Police lloctwole da, ho oame to ~e. ol:nrgin; and placed him 1n Jail mo tb~t jua• of! tte thought ;od a =rrant soduet1on, out ot Church~!lle I •ou .. d A1cer s!cl t!h>a issued place. and I plaoed Kistr !Jr. Howe.rd licc1twole. 8.J,d. l for lU.aor tie nnd took I.lies lle~twole home. brother, be wont two m,lea Q \Tbo dta you eay had the warrB.!lt for Klear? A !Ji.us IJestwole'c papers I rooe1vod e tolephono '!'hay hLd iJo.ne to houso~eo.1 1ng at 1:.r. 1e.tn.er'e llr. tba"t I went to Sta11nton l&te U:et at a p?.aoe own.ed by .i.:r. wtiraer, th•., hor:,o. alter- ":'ho ooxt of tho occorr~noo, nnd on tho Churchv-111• ro&d, at a point steunton of bot~ ot Al:eg<l4l\1 , ilbe:alll"le I thon wrote th!J.t he ooUld give me oomo tntorrnetion. e9ening snd in company ~1th eu &Ollt out Ut. Crawford tLo mornin6 ofter and. meeai,ge frOCll the Chief of Polico road, a desoription thom to mnke e newsitnm the ne~t evening aftor I then l' c~b,.bl,;, ,::,;eseaoo st,,,tlng to told ue; and we did not hear wit~ and l tb!nl<, 8'Jfpoaed to hn\·• left; 1n 9tllunton over tbe and fn1l&d to get any over Au.,usta county, hlld passo. t11e7 h-84 _p,;aeod through Jeuse ·we tnilod o 00111>1<>or days afterwards, or a~von hu,ndred lottore noon r had the afternoon of them than •hot J.tr, Benll more until 1'01· llr. of thom, wont to Dayton and tbero talked We were gono all tre~ anything to look tor her ,md requosted under �V • • • • a • • • • • �-- • .. -- ... -~ ~ You e~ A.. rho!' i\'&ro liv1nti o. pla~• bolong1na ~bey ~ere I think, ~ P ld KieO?" l:lllke ""J' ctato:ont A I aul<<td hir .. whnt ho oennt probably, nlno or ten days nbout onob other," I did wife by telliog thts mnn thnt hill! 11 •!ng girl ,rU'e tl:at "7/e loved sny e.nytting at 11.11at ihet to -r. ;;◊u?- wue marr! ♦d ,rt,et ,n re •h•n ,ou tell dolrn belo11 .Sroad·•ay?" enob other ,1,u,nor; hilo that you tilOe, I ao;,eol. th~t kn•• ,,-,ou him the, h~d bten ¥OU and he aaid, •- .lld r,e mean Ho 66111, "I d Id n<>1. tall t OOiol., '1lidn't ,i-.y, ur a.ti.a said.. 1s tt.e Wa.\l l put it; girl ti.to tliB of! iornar that tile; r.~r• 1n !!oc.kir.gt. ,,.., l,rnest 01.r'l"ied la,t -· U,e Birl at tor I ba4 talked t~ie. what be mo~nt by tolling 11 by 'tnktn;; bot ho 1Ud not &sk Kiser 9 orlO U;"S, of acy kind? he ao:L.12 &:JS'lfar sho apoke sho 1108 ffiY Wif.e." ",!ell, I did q~eat1on. Q aha,..,,. not hill •1:!'o. 10 Just tr.o girl 11Sk,,d hio, ba:rv.eet :,ou u ,ol.6r tt,e impreoolon Ue left A. ':hnt • of stnunton. 1n tho c,ot1:aga illone. ti!ero "'·" bts that outetoo A Zieer tt~t Jaot room cott.e.g_e on Bow long h~d they boen at!s~1r"6 at ~hot t1z:oe1 A• thAt 1n o. two or \.hroe tJJore house? ~ lovod tr.ts 1r1 !I teonnt. to a ::en nar.,ed l'iarn,rr. 11vins anti betora •• thora 1.lat;r t1a-l"& living 1th•t ~ua hie wife. "Dl~r.'t you tell ~ r •sl<ed took pl6ae. bt .• •r; nrul he denina over telling ar. ,lsrnor tl;,t Ile told hi~- :·r. Junor ~hGn r 70u l.hd t>ll?'rie~ l<at and ho aoid, ".Jell. r ol.ldn' t tell him 4[:!'o, " w~,s there A ll !lotr.tr,g th1.t I no• reoall. That Is ul you i<uo• utout A :'hs.t is he had IO!ll'riod her but tho Iden? !lroadwny~" do-.n below eho wea 1a thnt that any other all. statement that It It? ""• i1e r..ada to :,o.u': f •en sOa:ti little time 1<go. �• • • • • • • • • •• • • • �-- Thls &6 -- being: ).,n of tht1 ~n•I lence or offere.d introdut:t:td .. , be tnt.ra ... duc&d on bohJ.\lf or 1,ho corru:,on,hJt1l1.h. nnd no cvldonoe bulng Qfferod of tto !l<I.TI:Cae~.tbe caae was suba1tie4 jury, Rh1oh, bth~lf n!tor by tho oourt bo1ni: inotr11ctod Md hearing consi~er of tbe1 r rerul.erod thu fol1owlng ,11ct, Ya as aet forth o! Cou.nael. argm•onta m"tor awhile. '!l'hi. to the oi !:Xoe1t1ona in Bill room to rot 1rod Lo their returned on court lnto and vorliot: ,10 tho jury find tho prisoner. Josao lti.eor. i;u11 t,v as ohnrged ln the il!dio\:nont, and ,ix hie ~u,uahaent 111.con:!'1-,•ment in the pon\tentlury for tlo term of ftvo youra. R, s. Bowers, Fo roman." W'hereu),on tl:o d•f•ndant, 3-81.1.e the ve.rdict. l'ltm e. new trta1, by Cow,sel, ae oontrar, to whi..ih mot.Ion ln acc:ordnn<Je 41 n. t~-d fir.ding ooi1oo of tha. Court 11:iid• UBld ••rdi~t judgmu:,t n!'oreac.14. ths.t tt. ls. his lllll mov"'1 the Cotll't t.b.C-Jlas ":Uld the court over1·ulod t.J1e of .he ver11oi and gront hir.i " nuw tri"l. -ihe d.e!undor.t, by Counsel. or E:xoopti -'"" 11 • 1;,.,.~.bo the rocord llnrch, 1917, ~Yide:-..oe ar.4 gr!J"Jt &LOd antereJ or tho ln over.ru.l.1"16 aotd. motion to aot jury, Ju.dpent to ·•blah and •.. refueL.g to rset an~ in enLari.ng tbo excos- ted, signed, onJ prays aeiclo4 ""'1 ill thlo ond -. LtlJln 1.hlrty dllys from the dnt.a en wht.eh a.&id Ju:l iC~nt was er.terM. IS!:AL.) �Q • • • • • • • ... • I • , • • • • • �•• -- t? ·• r: B3 teet\cl"lny ~ ~ ' u:t rortll ~n.• by i,f,.:," or tn1a coat. \rit.l 1>Cltxcept..orie u.l ln after tho 1 h.11.! 'be.en tnt:ot-;icec!, o. ;1>rayed tl:..e "'o~?t , .lfl""'l, !ollowa. tc» 1 rt:- cl. th ju:--J &I'! Ju,. I "T11.~ !"ou-• 1 1Jt-:-Jct,. • c!1 rged in t1 .. • ""ictJ:i,.,,• be;,,'Jond a re III pr,.1nm:.ption <"II. or ~very n roe .. l' A Jury t,..t. l w ,r,.R'~'"" tl,,. 1• 1~ ..n " t ,.., ~~,. orffll ...,.... ..,, •11 '""",11!1 cl\u"" ~.e'--,~e.1t • tha\ -upon ••• R~'."131:l'W u>1t\l 1-, d.01...bt, 11.11~ i ie ttr ,:Jilt rt r~ r:rirt .,1, 11;' 'h" t~\l,:, jury 1" ,,.,.._e l'T.i th&.· t i• a.11 ... a~l'.lns",l• to mt Y:e out. \. u, e:h&l"l:fll a«atnPlt A" i. t.1,r. ,j .1ry ,.. ,-t J1' ,q,"'" 1r,!ltr\lc~• •h,- 1,,1-1"• ftho'tl'n by .., • 1t a~l>· be OY""'tcome by prf),,:- beyond ,111 .. ntt •·at d~ubt hk." t,.li"'T~ 1 • ,,oluntor1Jy e:tcuJ•t.otd .. ..,rt½,-, .g'l"~ttn anti aol,.ly 1 to h,.. e:onnf'ot.1on, ...f]_tton of li•r t f"ri ~n.~y mu,,t !in~ t ttf'Y-uo.~ ~•,.tr•"', /0 , .. f•nr1art not tu111)'~ l•t ""Th• court t-r!ltii"y the no prtttiUrr'J)Uon ar•ll"t,., o,:o iniil)t1f''1-',., .\lilt ..':''·• Jur;r 1n1 evllter!.;ie tnt,t"• i~•tr•Mt'-" n!'f"•~oe tl'tfl jur:, o' eam.~ t~ftJe~~-, o' Ul• ,,_, ..en-iant, ei:nbr ~:ea, tfll'• in a !9ft.1o-i to 'hr:"$ to eur,..ort +h~ u~~ _pr~••..!-~rix to ~~•tify /, ◄ 1/ n-111tn t'rJote.1 tiln.t \'1.-. !!1':'h• Cou:-t part hi~, the &cC\l!"f"-\ an-l in cont- d.,rir.t 111 not to hf• c.1.:-.cw..tta!'l·~ wh1~°" 11. ·~ ~~P•1~,r." ,,1.a·ae, Pn1 t♦lDt tl.t e••~ie l\('L1'rot hifll rallu?'"' ~ntltl~4 t~ jur t.1 fl! 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't: it.• o cbJe tlo::. ,~al~d. o. 2 .at\y 'r,- "icned, re , r'1 ·ch, l~l~, of o' I •l thi• &rld C'1UI, w! thtr; ,mial 10 d.oye 1• :r " a~ enroll•d ore in,: m t • e&te or. Qi ... Rf :a • thi• utd •pat da7 or :ate=,.•"'• wa~ o:.•r•!I. . ( r:• - ,' �- ... l • •• • ... b ' • , .. - • I • ..' • • ' ' ' • • • .. • al • • r • -- J • • • ' • , ' . .. ' J • • I _, " • .. • • •• I l • • • ,,. • • • • • • t �• • �' • • \ • j I /c .. ... ' , �•. . ' ,, '' ' �• • ' • •• • • • �' •• '• • Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockinghan1,to-wit: In 1h• Circun Courta said County: The jurors of t.h<? Cotcmonweolth of Virginia. ot ~htt County ot: Ro~kin~huci, body Court. at 01• •old 1te ,""'1 ,.... r • · count.y.,'\JPOr.if n =•· und no·.. attending "lR,l .. 17 ifH&tR OA'.Uls' PRESENT t -~·."' Ur.1...-- ee..,.~t ,, t., .;. •-.i .,,. c 1 ,1th a ~=1 o ror f n ....1 us ei:e.!="- c.: sr 8 eg.:.linst.. t.he peace ·o ~H~URO~S and dignit.y tn ond tor •'... Lhu.L , Q'l ,.._ie<'r, .Jo t'ft 6 e.::: 1 :J......, '!ly & :u-.1::.<.rio r, or the Commonwealth ~.E's,uo\ Oircuit -~~=---~' ae _ a. ""' • • t" :e. ~ the the IJ!'0(,51l!;1Jt 0/Jf!S or V1rE(1.n1n. 1'- A!'-OKES4.IO, PUR1H".JI ~szNI. that indictment ,/ • •ltnessts evidenco. iz found on Lhe testi~ony / of ________ • &woro !n Court and sent before the Grand Jury 1.o give _ �' •• •• •• ... ... c,, ..... ...... ... ~ tt-f "< 1;, • 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 1917 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse Kiser Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<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_211 Heatwole Kiser https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_285-commonwealth-v-jesse-davis.pdf c0ab7620cc51c130fe36ebc4b242afa9 PDF Text Text 'l'li COl!l(C:rlel, •• .i£SSE ;,A'IIS I1 ~on ,~'14 the *~~~c,4, 10,1 ,..ill .)OU : Ind h10 sul tt; ht ■ p&tr:!Sl:UMT.t b;" c.ot::.!ne::ient tn!l..L oHe r~or ir.ot'• ;au h •hooting tha:1 pun1so.t.@nt- ~in, E'UiltJ 1u .. toie::ut, o.. ooc...UrH1C.•.:!:t in one nor :not~ t hiill i iv e1;a1;$1:1t.11.n,.P t.wtlvu 10r &.tlil ilx UO't le&~ te,n yu11r11i, uo not iiud !?: 1.btt oil w1 t!\ eo a&; in t..ae pe~1\entl,:a.r:· him g,11117 o.f anlfl.M1ul IJtU 1lno not ot mal-viousl;, ba cr.a.r;u,..s in i.ne l11dlJt<~e.1lt. you. •111 lnteni.. 1.han uo~ gJ!lt7. ea.3 ao 1:a.ud no 1:1.0:-e. 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" ◄ fll ,. ~ " b" �• Com1non,vealth of Virginia, lr •t· Rockingha1n County, J o-w, · in Ih,• ..11111of 1U11U<J11'\'l'.tlth tl(ln1,uns detaclii>d fr11m thf' bo111h1,1'il,iH SL.lit-, to Llfr n::,, of lh1· C<. of \~ir,riuiu iJ tl1••l!-Ui1l lc,,vrµ ---,v ,,__,_.,_;. ••01uh1ioni. und.-r,\ rill,•11. 1'h1.•,,.·,111lili;,u ,.( the ~---d/!__~ t IIUI t l►f 1<1..·.kiU!!llam AhO\'t> rt•(•••~"l11zn111-f' tH i.uc·h tit.al if tliP ah,,,,, bu1111,.l-1-~J!:,:-__½ ________ _ uo 1!0 a11,I ::Jrn11tN'r.-.,111:,lly nJIJw-nr1wr11r,•1111•('irt•uit th,·-- ;rJ!d.._ ,li,r tl1,·r,•,11'.lwi11!.(1lu·_L_f ____ Ju) 111-~- \)r tht• ,:;_,,~ I ,1,,, SJAi<ll)flJL,/'-,L(. #~ u•-,t ____________ Jft-2 (:,, od Ul\· ( ·.,u, L-hum,•· Uu•r,•,11. m•l lht n nn,1 dlNt• ~m-.w,·rth,, ( '•u11monwf'aliJ1of \' ir;:'tlli,l ,,1 T,•flll (._Zo ('•>lli'(n1in:{ a ,,,~rt.iiu.~ wlu 1,• -wnd• cl,.,.·~•·d, ,u1d ,!,oil uul 1 of :-4ti,I (',mrl. tl,·1>tlrl tlu•n,·,· wit11,tfll Iii,, l<•,~\·, th,•11 th., nf.n\t· n·\"1•~11jt,uu~-.'-h••II 1,.. \ut1I .lD•I <•I 11,, �• • �• • CO~OJW?..A!.1i'li OP . l:'., 1., 1,,. In tho Ciroult Court of r.o~klttrh""' of tt:e ~o:amo,,..,al::h ot orglnta, Tbo .uror• snd 1or tne uon~· of eatid oouui; a •id. Jourt tertding on1.h1:1do .,reeon\ ,H 1 ti Arias Sni11lett Aria• Sllitflott, auti 1t1 ll. ~r,l tor 1u aa ld couut./, theu Eirnl rh&re 10,.dtd ,.u,J .. 01 ~oo~~n~lll'll, apou their • 1~26. ol nle wi 1.h a ouri&in ororothoueht n•lluo .111••111•'1"Ith tnen t!:m e1s1. ·uu pow4er a,1'1 lelldou •Ith r.>1d there ln ,,01. r.ow ti"t- tho.t J•11H,,,l.luvie. OJ or about daJ o! l<Mruh. 1~'°6, telonioool, Cowit, did 11ae11t him, gun, shot, ehoot the eald to 1.alm. dl81lgure, disable a1ta1ruu, t.he t>eo.oe.01nt1 u11rnt ty 01 the coi:unon~-.eal1. h 01 '/lcginla. Thi ■ lrldiu,:u"nL la Jo,.»d ou the eworu J1< Court .Lrl.48 Sh11J:lett," nlt11oc1 the Ive evldonco. rLlld Jor;r to teatlmony ant ,..L*~~ 001.L 1". o! be:!ore �'/ ,IV t 0 ~ 0 " § -... D i; "' e!.o; " . 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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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse Davis 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_009_285 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_117-commonwealth-v-jerome-hays.pdf f901e64ee835521576361208b161f508 PDF Text Text ,. ' r • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Couct at its ........ in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, w.r.~·········· ... ·· r tern,, in the year 190 . . upon their oaths present that ....................................................................................................... .. .............. . ( bnvuc?6 ............................... ,.~ against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of..... . . . . .. . .. ...................................................................................... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. · .. · · · · · ...... · · ..................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth v, •' { ~ ... .. A ., (A_ IN~~ ..~~····················-••···· TRUE BILL. Foreman. 'I t·• .x-,"7,-,.,; .-1\ ~- t .-• , . :i ,' t,c,, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jerome Hays Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape 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_117 Hays May https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_264-commonwealth-v-jennie-shifflett.pdf dd965bd520b76676a191019e90ce1617 PDF Text Text ..' • 0 . ..... • , 'I., II )1., ~. ,. • • r;;vIA-</' -~ •• ../' 1J , ,l I ~.., • l • • , .,,,.._ /.J...J, r,., I-( . 4,/"~J.Lt • ,- 4-- ) .l ('~ l t • ,. , " J, • , ,• "- • • 7}'1 �• \ � 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. Jennie Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with a felony. Subject The topic of the resource Felony 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_264 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_219-commonwealth-v-james-turner-et-al-.pdf 3639fafbe834ca4607227356b33397f4 PDF Text Text • • ,, CQl:l.!O,i!EI.LE '11 'VJl!GI!ill, J COIT.n I this l!OCli.UR.wJ!, !(!- r?: 1D41otmellt 1• faun! on \l:.o teethlo111 nt 'Per. • oovor and r~. orrr · . oover. • �,. 1:- • ["' ff. \r- ~ 1-,. I ~ - "', c,.. ...J . I 'l't-' C> ~ .:i ~! .. ~ t' ~ p ' ~ ~ ; ~i:::,. ' :t:. -;,;. ' ~ ~~ n . '\ .t ~- " ;,l "< • 0 .., tt 0 "' a" •"' g~ .. .... .... . 11 .,.I! 00 0 O<> ~ <t & .. j• .. " :;-':! .. 0 ).. l! "'.... 0" m 9 g O. . :, " .., 0, el " :, " . . .... ... .... ., N -~~ " . f' ~ t.~ ~ l ,.~ .. 0 ~ C' 0 .,.,, ... I"~ .." ...... " '" .. ,.. ""' ,,. .... .." "" .... B i.. . '" j .., .. .. ... .... I'.- ,: ti ....~~ "' ... .... ' .,i .. .. "' .., 0 ." 0 ♦ • ... i•li ~ .... . ~ c:. 0 Q, f .(;._ ~ '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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Turner et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor property damage. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Offences against property Property Damage 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_219 Hoover Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_309-commonwealth-v-james-snow.pdf b668a47e00fd54268ff19364ae41bcad PDF Text Text TIU; ('1)\1'111);\l'E.ll.'rll /11 /IIF \\ (.11111dwitl,,11 'nur \n,l Put, ul ,11.. 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A'l'Ni,1"' JV1tll#J, J. l1 GL.lf.CKBUl(N. ,.:_L,• ,t ,t 1~:I..~ fa/fllJ } wu.lr,nun,i,r, ,&,/Jnot 011111 11/f..lrr p,•dllJ·11/..cun A1J.Ilur, 1/~11J1tJ 1/xu lhJ U,.,u, .J \ ,/,,,•/ �, ...,./,.__Li~ ~ >•c( < .J -1:r-4 .a,L , /4,/., %,,.t/4./ �ln the Norn~ of the Commonwealth flt :1RftdrWjvN11H j1tdgt "~'ft Citmi, Gmrt / ..,_jA::_H,,,,ef oJ Virg-ini •I R~"~'-'IJI r.. •.v., 1,1:1JI. ,¥,- '.A C<1J11111, "' tk Ctt,m IIJWJtd+ttff{. "'' m,•,td, a 19 .,;__;,. ,. 1dli/J 11ml,t,, •y -1 tn,J. Jr,JJ1;, IJ,•lwl/ of the Commom.VNJlth " ..1tttil '1--L- / " , &-" ·" """'-'" A&ltbh FU'\Wi:.H,j "-.- ~---= >- ,,.. :a.,-__.L_I"- ~~ ' L.J ~4;;:!-L..ll ~ y- _, - . L ,.,J,3,,/,.,. ..J JNUe,,1 .. ,,.w-,.11.11'}./.{,(.JU ,.._IJLfO./tt RN. CIM! •I tltl I 0 '\ { (_ IK1.J C411T 1,,,..Umt 7• :~/:)''Yi'-' 9 t· bu • , 1{),!. alfd m .-tUbir.trtNfl,n,l11tt"tffl01ta, ~ tf .J.t ? ~t ·1 11,11 t_rJ•rJi/ 1& C,.-m"U.",,llh ..~ 4 <0.. . Ck,j �7< ~. 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(-, # .J -,,.~ -l. tL' ~• .,, ~-,(.,t<;t,~A ._ ,(' Mi;tt\t• ...,, ,,, beJw/f of tl,t: C'ammonwc.•altl, -'f"-"17 J,,· ll•w .J ,,. ..._f'L--:tc:-t L J. 10 •""-:I ldb/J11 ..J #f �• Cll:ll'Jli.Al., I'/~~ t . ~'d.. t:.">., �• .. • I I I �• \ ' • �OOIILIO!JlfiULTH y) C!L\.'l.CE TC 'l?K.3JURY J Al.CS S110;7 It you find ■ ay you will eo and no more. you find It charged with Jamea Snow, not SU1lty, the accused, in •h• then you will indictment, II.oath, or by confineo,ent &ll.Y term not lese degr••· but tind in nor ~ore :h@ Ge for or tor lite twenty years. bim guilty in the indicto,ent, oontinoment than degroe, say so and fix hla pU!IIGhnent In the pen! tentiary yoo do not find It of murder in the first him guilty ot murder in tho first him 6Ullty of murder in the second degree then ,~u .. 111 say so and fii tho ;enito~tiar; tor a period as ob.a.rgod. his puniehn>ent by ot not lose tnan t1.-1 Lwent7 7are. U you do not ti?>d 1:1-. ;;ucl ;;y at ci tber murd r in 1.be ttrel degr•• or mllrdor in the second de!Jl'ee, tary 11111.nelatlghtero.s charfed. an4 fix h1s punishment in <he ind.i cc:nent, voluntary manalaughte~ fix hie punishment in the indictment, as char,ed at oonfincmeot t.ht1.t1one nor rno:re tho..n five ,itnt to jail not exceeding tor a period one thousand of •olun- ,hen 7ou •111 say ao £or not l••• years. Ir you do not 1'.ind him .,uilty atoree1>1cl., as charged hin ,;rulty tn the penitentiary by cod'inement than une uor ..aoro than five out find yeat:s, of the :t'elon1ee but find htm gU1lty ot in- therein, then you sill tn tho penttent1ary or, not exceeding dolls.re, o:t either nay eo and for oot lees in your discretion, twelve months, or both, b,) ooot1 ne- or· by a fine �... ~ ., c; I; "'" ... .. =.. • 0 ! • • u • t • l ., :::- I If <> ~ ,c c; 0 - Hli.. ◄ ~ S• � 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 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Snow 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_010_309 Dean Snow https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_218-commonwealth-v-j-sherman-and-h-arbograst.pdf 4e6cf9ed628174c047b6269013b5bf06 PDF Text Text ' • •• :ouri ..:: o! to.ct 1~t-.a""', tC-'l'i ~-.: Jn ;he ~!:z~lt T.he Juror,:;, th1:1 ).Q~:,• o: Mi4 Coun~~: !our~ of' t~e ti-le Oor:.mol:7As1i.b 1• ~ounl:: or loi;,~ln.,-r.l t.ho!.r o.a~ht:J _proaent, that r'e1Jru9.r., tor,1, 1:H9. in the ot on L~orth Natn ~t:root. aairl :'.}:,u1t:, boltl;· tbo f•r•on ttu1n lid f<ta:t SJ !elonlouel:, a:ld "i!'!'lnst d t bere. t.o-r.1 t: t.he ..:otJ.L\t~ t4!'cre:au.id 'tr:d ORrr:; or vi: J 11t. ani :no wUl \l/J~t.,'l::i-a1:t21't o• .~. •~id t"'e J'0~•3tlt tt.1 11, rat,. ~elonSocal~ in 9~1i0ott, Your lloll.o~B ou th,.• l•1:r t-1.ad;;osr folor.lautsl;::r 'in tl')n :tty b4Jlnf" rr.::ie,1 w1 •1, . tbs aa.14 ,.,.l.!'10: r. bl on 1... of b:~ss tnu~kd in rm u~on o~~ ~~~e~ ~- Shif!'l~tt, m! 10:.:0. nror, 8h.,ri "ln !l!r:-d."7J1.rr;r \"r1101Mat )eoe1li:)e!", a1 .... 9.'·e an Msa::l~. r.:r:ld 'or J·l.'ll~O tt>.e 1u1.h d>~:t or larriaonbu.re in , end now ,it.t11nd1rifP' t~,, ,,.t it:J '.J! 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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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Sherman and Harry Arbograst 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_007_218 Arbogast Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_013-commonwealth-v-james-robinson.pdf 9350052fa6ddc751065aeec1ea4678c5 PDF Text Text ., Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 11· 35. [Code, J Hurst & Company, Indictment. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ( Pulaski City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] ··········' 2'0-f//I!1: IN THB COU.NTY COll.RT OF S/JJJJ CO[/}~'l'Y: .. , a11d1zou·attelldillg tlze said Coart at its .. ' 'It r1.r;ai1zst tlzepeacea!ld dt/;nity of tlze Ccmmo1ztcealtlz .!!f I 'i!J!inia._ liJon tlzeeridnza of .............................. . .....witness swom in opell tourt a11dsent to tlte Grand Jury to gice ez1idenre. ·········' Clerk. �•.. --- ~ ~ ~ )> ~ ;::u C rn CD r- r . -,. co" -.., ,, ~ "' '1 :,; ,.3 ~T,l . -n C E- ~ , C -= --. ·== -~ z """ I r~. ~ 0 r=; - ~ ~ ,-i ·fil ~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. James Robinson Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alchohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alchohol 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_013 Robinson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_177-commonwealth-v-james-henderson-et-al.pdf 087b3bbbc85f7f24adc6782b42ab4c63 PDF Text Text State of Vir~inia, R.ockinghacn County.. to-"·it: ~ or the In lh~ ~~url said Coun\y: • • •-t!.i--""- .. ....__~- ....1,r,'-11,c,.. w +•tt• I 11,,. o( ,, 1.-t1r1rl1; I I c in tbc ~ml• nib 4-ttrl f...an 1, ' fl 11l 111ce fdoo1 ,:··,=men·1r.:t: hl. of \ n tlu: ki~ ., ... rud challd 1 u-n: r .:iw \ agaitt'lt •I ·h a!~ '40ffl1DCiuc- ndkntkfo•~llx-l'" (IClC1! mJ •If>(ur.:htt pr, �..... ,,.. • � 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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Henderson et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony break and enter. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter 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_177 Ellis Henderson Jinks Robertson Tutweiler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_179-commonwealth-v-james-f-hoover.pdf 59a2ced30112da3d7aa1fcd3bd798b8e PDF Text Text • • Con11non,vcalth of Virginia, COUNTY OP l{OCKINOHA1'1, Tu wll; IN TH" CIRCUIT CUUl{T OF SAIO COUNTY: • ............ '•· �.... CQrnmon,vealth ;•s. • { "if l 1, ff o- Qf}-y~1,t A c., ' INDICTMENT. TRUE (;'' "' (· t ,· ..._, ~ BILL. , F.•,1'11ht11r J7 k-.i) 2--( Jv '/) ~ t-, ~ -..~v t'J/1. • • ~, 1--:..' • , - •· ' • ,. �1te ~tipt her thtJ.t JW?eB :'. lo.ru ··i. , tile deo15•o, t1 or said ·& on.e o" five "ir,•.n1• ~ .. the loc"JX' 1~11, >o•·-t - &aid court of enld elidr in rel,tion :11111..m l'h~llipe "" ,.ror•a id ry J ,, wbo hiu1 been ap-po:1nt.ua ti•. ,c.ttl-,• ~ ~ -""~..... id nun.._ • -- v. ~,4 • ., ~ ~11St1at -oerry r.oo-v1;r to aeoert anJ it so 1.0 Ollike eq~sl 111 kind tho offer ·o.forosa1,1 """ b7,iec!"tO J!ll:lCt ,. n d rer, ort t.. evidenne Ccu .. t o.nJ nnd fntr 1:urti~ion to of Pf!l'\t t>. J,!. noover ,1-.ere- and 1'1,, l e --P?--.:1, 11 J'lUw:i :r.aee. ~o the Grti.r.d Jcry to t:ivo cv-td.,:coe. F. Huover. A tn1e blll, or :<ode t.o ea1<1 "11:11..,, J'h1l 1 1!)s, th 1911. Sop~. ()" ..ho o! ~ctob•..r 191C \ 00\\'0lll to "hetl:e:r l-'. P.ol'Jver b11r.E' _____ Cori 1,.- or not the ttmbo:r trl'orea:11t1 ,'1118ru..sce-ptJblo ;,artition Opo:n. the rreuont !rs ,.-; th 1 • tent to bi<.s 1,1• oy:!.n1on ,u d orr,.r 7;)le·hor ew~rn 1r. q,en upo.r: "-htJl r oatlHt on tl'!n 8tb llay c! "oYe rb,or 1t t'r.e ~;fjar 1c~11n. Co~lnnic,nert- ;r..mee 1. Boever , in 1 Rocv.,r to 'llilll...- :!luoncQ thv 1.t! E. o, Rul~ton ?orer,Jlll, ct. nont to J.J.Fiokor1l'IJI ~--· fGr t1~o. Clerk. �• } "' { rl i... " "~ 'S ' -~ N \J ~~ '-,) =---pt( '7~""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 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James F. Hoover Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor bribery. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Bribery Bribery 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_179 Hoover Phillips https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_158-commonwealth-v-james-dawson.pdf c27581f6e5996c0489804966f66b7538 PDF Text Text (prJ.I h 1 ,,1 N,,d.111., '·tm ll ""'' fap n 1, ·, //,r ,1/1m . fr1lJ 1111.,111,,I J· 4&v0ry '1, (J,,.,.?'r 4 ~ P"/- !:1 4, . 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L~" ro1lt h.Li2, tt\;.ff1c:1ont i,vtdoneo lt taile to eotabl:ah ~C the ace~u~, f'or t.he jur/ t.ha.t. the greater thur. 1t la more t.hrul tht,,t. he lo 1'\11.0etint. t ::at more 1f'U1ght or prapo. dor.t:.oo or the 1Tl1.1otrriant: proba.blo tMt To war!""n~t. la no re~aO!ln.hlo 1l/81t 2 ,. lnl-••JA• r-9 ' ... b~yone • ~hen 1t io th•t~ a:-e inetructed a·~rpporte tho al 1egationil nor 1n l t s ll'f"lo1.ant 1A ;;ullty it still ot tho t?le prn~ab!llt1 :te:sor.at:-~~Ja fl the ll0~1'OU conv1ot.11)r'I �• • • • �• • ' '• l T110 Orn.rt 1neth.lG'ts t.he jm·•1 that upon tho 1nda in ~hA l)Ofl.clu~\Qn ot g•.tllt • • o~ th a <legrco or rrom ~he J t onlv la ~'o.l• uoed ~Jt it t>-e crin.,. ov1donce, thv evJ'1once t'ellO• Jur•'>r• degr•• ar tn this •h~u.ld rho ,.u1tt becu~•o r at"t•r caeo, en.tort.,!.a havin~ 11!ld l\fter •ho ba'a'lce o.:J ~o L~e 9~-~ :ony lwll•ve ot•11 e-meultu.tton 1r MY 1n- 1e ht~ dat; ootortain )f" all "11..h hta donbt. •• to r.1.ch deg:-ee or th, jury g111t 11-..aly eonsh\'Jr":l s re~•onable or the acc~at>J, it lo~~• th& jury ~he acQ~a~d 1a guilty, trll'"l"'OndQr h..ia or., oon•tet.tona amply n:~ T! er<1fo1·0, nlLhuugh that b-fll!~r~ a oonvlot1on w1L~ ~eap~et is 11kew1•~ true dl'v1 d1.ut.l memher ut 'the Jur/, of tn,~ or tri&l to Uie n?t guilt., dlfrer,mt, :.c �r..- as w .~ • • a "tv • 0 • e• • f :, , <S 0 0 • l • I • • • ,, l �' • • •• t., c~ _, • imo,r The Oo.1.r10lnotr-.iots tho Jur-; Uu.t.: - zz:ac•~..._. t.he acc.,, 1ed to poln't. o-1t a•,1 oUtor t~ t....'le Jur, the 1~d1ot:&~t. r~~ll.i ~ <lid o rea.aon u~ hla lo he o~ltoJ , .ct t J.ut.y ~ et-12.:!:•::al ager:.t er to ~ei Tho pn.o:mor 1• pro~=ed W1t11 ~1• g-111t 1aaot....~1•a~od, • ' ~ l<J,....() tnob1l1t:, cMrged o·tt hie !n to be 1nnoc ~t nor l• h~ <o ba projidl~od to point. upon to vlnd1e~te o:'!"er.ee th1:1 gu.1.lty pl\t"ly, OYminnoce~~e b7 nor by n•Lming the �• • • • • • • �------~~------------. diet in thlc t~o - Galle, the c~•e, character And tho ri;.~t. evl<lence h~ve a rtiht to ~1ve ~~c~ ~olght. to o~ ·hv aco:.aaed a.a t ho;1:,na7 ..i&e:=. pr-,,por • OaOJ':'L tut'th<'r lo the\:- or thdy ln~tl"lll> d\ aorat.H>n, hie good character .~ u,., to fl.Oq;J.it he aocuaed 1t they bol1•vo or h1o r.ooct cMrs,;,t.er 1e tr:.it1'lc11;1nt t.o r&iss rJ01..1bt at1 •,:, '?.lfl guilt ,-:'iff:'l -. . <u.ry t!,al. ·hOJ h&Te upon tho the evld~ ,oe n. r-e11so..'1.&tile tih-" ~•11'1enco o'f t.bo cal8fli 11' t'!f)""- �' • �'•------- 'l'he jury ,re tnatruot"d a dottbt 8ft ""'-Y be honest1y ~"bste.nt1al and material fle,qeom.ble ""ro!'f'~d.. that Tt ntst ~o austa1n "arrant i'aots t t. t'a<>t epqent1al to any to J):-ovo th~ orr~noe doubt n.tet. be baeed u·,on the ev1.denoe, not he an ub1tra~y It must he eertoue an hOt1u1ttal. ,toubt le •11011 Rn~ ~~•Pnn~blY entertained•• 1• ~u.Jrant~~ hy t~e ~v1 en~~. 1te<'lf. thRt "reasonablo r vraw-s out of dou~t, tto ~~tdenee. evidonoe '1tllout end •uoetant1al or ln ord11r to rt must be a doubt or material fact or neoeneary tor the jury to believe,,,,..,,__.....,. to find :C..J. a v e1<11ot of conv1ot1on, ;1~ not ot imnatertal c.1nd}:;, : cat111•■a1 c1rou.r.'.latancee. �f , • • • • I • • • ' • , . •• ' • • • �•• The court instruct• the jury w1.tnenseo ls o. 'l\lf>8tton exolua1vely ·'"'•t, --:here a n,1llll'er eaoh other, equally belanoAd, ~op~arance fying, surrounding the or&dibility or the for th& ;jury, ,ind thll law is teali.t"W direct.lY opp,os1t.e t-o 1a not ~ound to ~~ruo the wo1tht or nvidnnoe 'l'he jury have the rtght of the ~itneaao~ and their intelligence .,:r th~ jury or -.ttnassea that on the atan~. o.ppe.rent candor to deterrntne, lll!lnner of teat!- ·hAir and rat~neaa, ttelr or l•ok of 1ntell1v.enc~, o1roU!l18tancea srypeariny and from all on the •rial, 10re iroi--t?':j-'of c-ed1\oo, and to i'l1;re ,..rodlt • trom the ~1JJ>~rem the other whlch r.itne•"ee acoo:d..lngly .. ae �• • • • • • • ' • • • • • • �- Cornmon\vealth .. of Vtrginia, w , - COUNTY O Jl ~OCK I NG I IAA'\. To•wl l : IN Tl1E Cl~Ctirr COURT OF SAIO coux·rv~ ~vAv~ ··•·1••> ,...... -....... . I •• Ctcrt.: - �T C'\ '-''1' ~t:, ~·~ l ~f:' • ~. ~ i:., ' - ~ ~....--, ":::, "' : .t <-=::,.--. ~ /;{: - m r r t'> '--l' ~ ! ~ ti Zt ~ :0 C f11 ,'i ::) ~ --i • 9 3 0 ~~ )> ,) f",r &i l ~ -t'Z c:, Cl .... ::r i- [ ~. ~ ..., ' ~ ;-. ' I ~ I • ~ ( c,... ' "'-t\( I 'U• ~ ~ ~ f \ ~ �/k;~ au-.~~d_,_ q_ ~ /' {~ecwt-- er-~ ·Jt)-0 ~ c/ ./41 7 ~- <h:7-~, V 4A..L ~ , ~ a.-,,/'~ ~ c( ~ () a?/!d7~/v1l>~ • 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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Dawson 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_158 Coleman Dawson Meyerhoffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_032-commonwealth-v-james-c-armentrout-et-al-.pdf 8aab8912c23490f63508be53b79d88ff PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending the said Court at its.ht~ upon their oaths present thatr W~ of Virginia, in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, ................................... f.~; term, in the year 19,62 .. , ..~ ..... ~-Jr/~ .. ..... k~ ..~................................................................................. . against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. ······ ·········································· ..................... Clerk. �• 'S~c_-JJ2<.d.. ' ' - Commonwealth vs. . ~· { INDICTMENT . ·(p·~--~0,-/2;;¥.W.1.;. /~7············ ..··)···· .N~~w~ "-~~ A TRUE ------~--• BILL. • • ♦ Foreman . � 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 1902 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James C. Armentrout et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony train obstruction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Train Obstruction 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_032 Armentrout Cole Herndan https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_190-commonwealth-v-james-c-armentrout-et-al-.pdf 52d3f894b79481f7e6ab9341944b6f39 PDF Text Text �... 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Ta.}:';)Lend a.cknowl"''<l.ge1. before :ar,·1uonburg, tn the naid count; an<1 State, n:.o, 111 tho tct;tn at tr.e /\fl} 111(\ yo r ~w, i,,wn oi' l!~!"".'inonmi.,,r,-! ex-of:f'1c1o a J\wttoo 01 tl.~ euc.i. ~ ill {If-~,, .( 'I~l,l,, -/4 { vk/i ;;,,t// -- fa 0: /~/C. .,/(A" rcry,., ��� 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 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James C. Armentrout et al. 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_006_190 Armentrout Cole Herndon Womack https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_001-commonwealth-v-james-airey.pdf f8596e6f4e4226f350e061bb47be7489 PDF Text Text 198 �197 ,, ��20'7 4 ::::;;:==--~ .. �204 �203 ��20-1 \ �200 �99 �210 �. r �Rockin.3har. Co nty, .it: to J. s .. ess~r 1 y Cleri< o.f the ~-~ 1 , .. certify thaw to the jail of' aai( o:r ea1, county, ·"'ay of •.• .......... " that county, f'o '1 felony ... ')f{I.~~- h , ic__. of' G'11 : Cotmt~r rlay trie bef'or., in corfo, t t d, i by $.. .:·............ .t,(\. ~ . court .<) 11.ereby a.y comt i t I hfl.ire this ~.. 'e ~-. . county 1000,, l ,~.,,,. . ••• . •. •. •. ••• . • . • Goun "· li:s, th t he, in "'n · i county .. ~. the . Ji.;. y c urt 01~ the ~ . -~ . . . . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . • . . . • .• . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................... . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................................. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...................................................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . ~ " Gi v .,n under .Ty- h n ~ thi ..1. .i...-th JJJ.• • o.y of. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1900. �~~ ~ .......... ~ ~~ ~ ~ u �. , These are therefore, and bring L in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some other Justice (\. . of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ________________ ·--·----------------·------------ 71___ Al'v-.Aa'i> __________ 00 \JM~.----··--·-------··-------·---··-··----·-·-------·-------·-·---···--···-··········-··-·---------·-··-----------·-···---·--·------··--··--------------------------------·------·-------·--------------·---- answer the said comp1{ii\1t, and to be farther ~urn:,_ Q.~ ,~_,st 1 •'--••-••• ..... U••••••••h•hUh• to appear .. ••h•hhh•h•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • and give evidence ••• • •••••••••••••• ' PRINT, HARl11SONBURG. VA. • •••••••-- •• to law. And you are required to summon ,~ . L-~ £._,,.,,_~., 6 6L 1dk. ; ~. • •••••••• ••••• in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my, hand and seal this REGlSTEq dealt with according 2..~··· ------~~~------- ••••H - ► h• ••••••••• on the day oL~~ 1. H* • ••••••• ••H •h••• ••••••• examination ··---·'" · -· ·· ·· ·· ·· ··- • •ho+ .......... touching ••••••••••••••••••• h•••••• •••••••- the sai~l offence. the year .._; .. ······-···-·-·······-···-·-J- LqO 0 P. [SF.AI,.] �,,.,...- . .., Omn 1nonwpr1 li,h ~ ArrestWarrant. /!8. ~ .................................. r· ·a:=~. Executeil the wi,thin mTr>,stinJ! nncl by boily wn7'1'nnt rlelivr>,rinjf tlte of'~~·flMAy~ . .Jf?..~~····················· bef'm·c .... fl, Ju,stir-e of 1ioc76inJ!hmn and nnnied swnnioning by the Comity within witnP-sses i,n, person, t-hi,s J. j7,}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 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Airey 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_003_001 Airey Plaugher https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_223-commonwealth-v-jake-kelley.pdf 15ba194af4e44fe8ecc0afde8fe2446d PDF Text Text ~~~ n - ~ I- ~/~ ~IJ ... . ��.Jf J ��11,'(·11r,l11 1,. du• l,,..t 01 Ill\ .1l•1l11, •1\f' r 1h;11l h111..- nw ~11 i •Ip tnr' C';vd. 1,hil.- a 1·11,7t!l 111'"" ~tart-. iinct" rlW"trmh 1h} uJ j,11), n m:tN'll ho11J11:J .11111 hi1•. 1 1l11rlw11J111,1~,1;11, \tt":•r1•n M i.cnt 1)r 1,;,,-p1M a 1.t,.illrn:tc.10 fii:lu a Joel witJl :l dt.11II) 11•11l',i11111111 "' uf 1hi1 ~t~lf'. r,r l:110"1nd~ C'ClO'-t)f'd SUC'hdi:.Jl~. .,r1cl,!, ,1 I v. 111P"' hi111 • d1,r1v. ifl :aJt!!JI_.,.\H::,pnn, or ¢uJ cir llttt'pt \\jtlmt uf fl1•,,..1,It1!C" b,:,1n !.uin .,,.J,,l11ddo, ni; o,, <If1hii. St--.ut, '"'1111niun,:y, ut .lh1..t', 11"tooviio,,.h :-.., l1-r1r, me or a.iJc.l (If .i ~1,1.,...1 \l'l:'3f"III, rillw1 ,,ul·ln ,, tn 1m m ,1"1,n l1111rl,1 1>1'}"''' n Htlllm 11,ut,,1!11"1 t.lnU.-ngr ttl f•Jh· u 1fud v.ul, a, ,le.JI) \H 1• n, f'1el1,1 ~·r-r11·t),_.,.._._ r'li lkui,:,r, ,n •ul or a~:i,t n am 111.m11rr111 Ii li11t11' t;.KI. - ------- --------- ��;, lJ !)w l1f:t...,,1Gn.l!nu touch.injl' lh~ ~id nff~ .. .• in th,~ year 19 . �I • .. J .:,. I �' • • • \ • l. .. • .' 0 • • l • • ' �' • • \ • • • • • • • • • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jake Kelley Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor violation of labor laws. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Violation of Labor 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_007_223 Kelley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_073-commonwealth-v-jacob-t-lam.pdf 5e58c82c4cd39684985211366d7abcc9 PDF Text Text r • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. t No 5 f ·3 · [Code, J Hurst ! Pulaski Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst·s & Manual, Guide & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5, 546, 617-18.J 11/ze jurors of tlze Commonu;ealtlz of rirginia, in a!ld for tlze body of tlze County of ... . ......... . ........ ' .. ~ .................................. , aTtdnou attending tlze said Courtat its 1 ......... term, i1ztlzeyear J i. on tlte -- ... ·.. ······· ~... ....... ~ rAJ...-~A,..,.._.,_ u..-.k-., .. 1" ............. J,/.L, ,,<) 'A\.,,~.A. .... .... ................... ~·-··· , upon tlzeir oatlzspresellttlzat , ill t/1eyear I l)_.~- . , i1ztlzesaid Cowzty, ivvvr:L ~ ?~ ~~ ····--·-···- ... ·················· ~ ... day of . ~ ··••·· ······ -, . ..,.,J_ ';;,-~~ ·• ~r::!7 I ""~ ~ ~ rw .... . ~~ .......... ....... 'VYJ.wJC . t~ ~ c,~••l 2i. ·~ t,,~A.,... "tJv-vv ~ ..................................... ········· .................... . .• ir.,....=, .. -~~ , ... ~ ... ~.. ~.... . ··/' against tl1epeaceand dig77ityof t!ze Ccmmo77weaLtlz of t'z):qilzia. Uponthe evidenceof.. CL~/11::~.~ r..... &dA...~~.h.?y-........................................ . witness ....swonz m oprn Court and sent to tlze Gra1zdJury to give evideace. ················-·············-' Clerk. �_) - :r. )> -I ;::o C rn CD r r ,.---A- �The 'Jourt that evidence 8hot-; ting loacted 11~ liciotrn 1d throws ci:r'cumstances. The Court r enc e that .rith 11 shot. assRult-;--the upo the they if any provocation ithout Rain Moobe:r-ry having :prisoner the necessit~, or make goon the plea ins true tE the rreo.Lam snot believe <Jury that OhaR.Howber:r.y of showint; of not they believe with f-; gun loacten injuren ann wounnect Rai0 presurnption is Lam int 8nr1er1 s?,in consAouences act. is p:r.ima extfmua- guilty. if Charles it :previ- RU"T'viven.said &nci the,..e~, sain :f:rom the Chas .Poobe:!':i~y ri th a GUil in Lam's n-eo.Lam shot ous possession facie tn.e (Tury that instructs from tl1e evi1rith Mo1'lbe-·•ry.that f:r>ornhi8 r::hot the sair~ ��NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, t. VA. ARREST WARRANT. \ COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, TO-WIT: ;/ ,,;;._,111!.. ll:tt4-~~~, a Can,/ab/, WHEREAS, __~h_~------~~---------------of co~plaint and inlmmatioo the said county, ~......... on oath befn,e me, .. ___ 4.,c..c:c _____ a Jnstkc af ,aid Caunly. has this day made of the said county, that d~---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- of the said county, These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice to answer the said complaint, and gi,·e evidence Given under dealt 190&_-:_ __, in the said county, with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, to command yon forthwith the body of the sair! ___ ~_4 ..k~o? my hanrl and seal this ========-=----_-= _____________ of Virginia, of the said County, and to be farther ~k-~d-f~ to appear Jz~ 2_) ____ ~ ____ day 0L ___ on the _______ to law. did to apprehend £~------ __ 4___ And you are required to summon ...... /ZrL;c~ on the examination touching the said offence. h __ ~-------------• __2., ~------day of_____ -----=·i}r~Cc ______ =_____ =---______ in the year 190_:'3.__:. .J. p [SFH l �Conim on11·er1Uh cs. } Arrest Warrant. __________ q_µ __ d~-------4~ ~---- ~,A~~ :_(/fr~----~~ ~~~~/,t: JC:veellfr'd by arresting' thP 71'if71in 11"11,rrrrnt delil'Ning rmrl the body of_. be fore .., _. r, Jnsti,ee and by 1H1med of' Hoeki 11,_g'/uun Connt-u s11m,nwni,ng 11·itnesses the 71'ifli i 11 in pPrson. Constable of Rocking/tam this Counf_)1 • ���r . .' • Hurst's Standard Furms, Annotated. r1·octe, i§~!JGfl-iO, amended, Acts tR9j-6, p 93j; VIRGIXIA, COUNTY To OF /ra~~~ These are, in the namA of the Commonwealth rant, ..--- d Va . of .said County, and to the of Virginia, to command to convpy and deliver into the custori.y of the keeper of said jail, the body of Luray, ·,--. , TO-WIT: ;!h.C'4~-¥&.,,..,'Con.,tahle -~ 1 Hurst's Gui<le& Manual, pp. 402, 504-6; ~l·•yo's Guide, (67-8-ol<l eel.), :,2-3.) Keeper of tC-;Sn:~reof: forthwith I Hurst & Company, Commitment to Answer Indictment. } No 9 ' · -· a-.-,.____ ... .. . you, the together . sairl sergeant, with , fore me, this war- charged , a justice the pear with beof a felony , on the .... / ,.: o/ ./tatI and you, tlrn keepPr of the said ~.a--~ jail. are hereby rPqnired to receive the said into your jail and cuRtorly, that he may be ierl f6'f•tlw snirl off(•11re h, forte 1,lw coun ry court of :.-aid connt_v. anrl him there safely keep, until he ,;\1,1ll be cli:;:.charged by clue conrne of lu1,· ~ I Jb 6- Gin·n 1c1, d a11d seal, this .1 &"~ day of .() [L. S.] ( A j11~1ic-ecannot llail, in <'fl SP of f!·looy ,-i. e., no nff,mce punishahle with dPath or confinement iD the penitentiary", unless "r>t1ly it liµht suspicion of guilt falls on the 11ccused "-sf'P (;o e. sec 3960, amended, Acts 1893 6, p. 365. For torm of recognizance of ac-cus,,<Jtin his appc·11rance lwtore the c,,unty court. SPe liur~t 's Guidf' & M,rnual, p. 111, No. 4. For commitnH'nt or recognizance for fnrthn appearance t,pfore thP justice, &c .. seP Code. sPc's 3963-5, and Hurst's Guide & Manual, 113-14, Nos. 7, 8, and 9. For r~cngDiz,rnce of witnP~SPS for ariwaranc1• bPf,,re irranrl jury, SPe <"odP, sec. 3969, amended. Acts 189,5-6, p. 935, and Ilurst's Guide & Manual, p. 112, No. 6. I\S inrlictnwnts for felony may, and oftentim1·s are, n,ade at sessions of the graDd jury, spPctally called, without notice, ju&tices do not usually recognize witnesses.) �' �. .. . . . ' . �J �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. tN f o. [Code, J Hurst Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, ! Pulaski & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] TO-/;f"IJ': 17/ze jurors of tlze Commonu;ealtlz of T'irginia,in and for the body of tlze Courlty ot ......... ·. ~ _P!'vt> -e-12., ... . ..... .. ., and nou·attending the said Courtat its term, in tlzeyear ijl ~ .... ································ , ltJJOll tlzeir oatlzspresent tlzat ·~· against tlzepeace and dig17ityof tlze Ccnunonwealtlzof P'il~qillia. [lponthe evidenceof <{ (!_f ~ }Jzl::k~ Rtd:f.:)JL,n,..½ ................ ························ ...... . witness ... swom iJZope1z Court alld sent to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ... ···········•·····• ······•···········-···' Clerk. �I ~ -- -C !I 1 :1 f' 0 l = :r. ,.,.., ~ ,z )> -I ;::u C rn CD -r ~f r --. -. ,; "" ,.-A-. r~ 2 c=; ...., 0 J 3 m ...., 2 "Tl 0 )Q ► -~ .~ ~ ~ ~ ,;::- "''./, ~· �NUPEUINTEND1BK'l' OF '.l'HE Vmm~IA PENl'l'ENTIA RY, Sm: a prisoner ronfined tence pronounced No. th at ......................... :']G. ..~'..J\.LD:.".':' ......... It appearing in the Yirginia Penitentiary for a term of .J . ......seam, under sen- o··- o ··t by the .. nooJ·:u Court of 1: r-11 .. . .........•. . ter·m ' l 9 ( ..0 . has served out half of the term of irnpriRornne11t for which Rhown uy tbe p1·ison records. and it fm·tber appearing ............................. was Rentenced, rm tha,t the sail1.. ................................. 00 .No. rs a fit person to ..10 receh·e ::1 parole, .. will not be dependent and having furni8hecl RatiRfacto1·y aRsurnnce upon public or private \\71:',the Board of Dire<·tors of the Penitentiary snance of auth01·ity at the ·blrnt cha1·ity; now tbe1·efo1·e, of the Ntate of Yirginia, in pm·- 7, 1904, do parole tlrP veRted in nR by Act of ARRembly. approve<i darch Rflif1 during thP remainder of ,·iz: That ::.r, ..term of se11t1"11ee, upon the following ronditfonR- Rhall at all times during- this parole c-onduc:t .. cw hone8t, Rober, pea<·eable, ind1mt1·iom,, and 1nw-abiding 1 ncef'pt ::rnd.rontinue tifieate hereto in tlie emplo_\·ment secured fo1· . ... . self ns ritizen: aiid tlrnt. ...................................... . ••1 l .............................. as per employment rer- nttached. I underRt,,tnd '✓7tel'mS of this my ~e ~j ~p0/ n,nd agree to perform all its conditions. ~~ ........... CiJ ~ ~ r o. (i)~~~ ~~ .> (,4Qt . . . . . ... . ......... . �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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jacob T. Lam Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony aiding an escape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Aiding an Escape 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_073 Griffith Lam Wood