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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. William Eaton
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawfully playing cards.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_099
Duff
Eaton
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Richard P. Fletcher
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing cards.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_100
Duff
Fletcher
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Jacob Koontz
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with three indictments of unlawfully playing a game of cards. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_101
Duff
Koontz
-
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. James Duff
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
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The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
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An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing cards.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_102
Duff
-
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Pence Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawfully accept loan
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully accepting a loan.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_103
Pence
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Landy Wingfield
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing a game of cards.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_104
Wingfield
-
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. James Duff
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with permitting playing a game of cards.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_105
Duff
Fletcher
Koontz
McWilliams
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_106.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
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An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Joseph Graham
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Dipple and drink on the Lord's day
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with suffering people to dipple and drink on the Lord's day. Not guilty
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Rights
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_106
Graham
-
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Ashby Malone, Jr.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--Virginia
Alcohol--Law and legislation
Criminal courts--Virginia
Rockingham County (Va.)
@Harrisonburg (Va.)
Minors
Description
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Defendant charged with possession of ardent spirits, being under 21 years of age. Misdemeanor; Guilty.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU LIbraries
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1917
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Megan Pullen, 2025.
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Commonwealth Order Book 2: page(s) 246, 265, 268
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Zach Couley
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
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Misdemeanor
Disorderly conduct
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_005_112
Couley
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1903
Title
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Commonwealth v. Willie Jarrell
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor attempted theft.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Attempted Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_003_042
Jarrell
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Title
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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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. William Strother
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Rape
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_131
Fincham
Strother
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1905
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Commonwealth v. William Southwick
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
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Jennifer Taylor
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McQuillen
Southwick
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age.inst. loss
Cocpan·
Broadira; whi~~ ~ouse waa then and t~ere occupied
said
insured
1n,::-,1 wi ~ll lntent
Plloe:-11 Ineurruice
,r the north side
co,mty,
oald d>1elll.ng
.. t ll 1ru:i lhmion <>nthe 7th day of Pehruar!'
l)reRent that
year 1911, In the said
said
connect lout.
8,,d .,. lt'!>ll;o
And the J1ll'ors aforesaid
further
and houee or tho
3n:1 •h.loh
tne ~oace ar.d dignity
1n tho
lJll,
on the d8Y nnd year aforesaid,
felon1m;.sl,'
that.
J.r,,98:.t
,ear
tio11'10,the property
Phooni~ tnau ..rnnae Cotn,)s.ny ot Harti'ord,
da-.ago ,· r r• ,
in the
th<>
ti,o B'tid Court
u;:-,n t1'e1.r o~tha
l~ll,
tn d.. ellinJ
riunton, situate
se.1d William
house
11. certa
in and for
1.n no,r at tending
~union on the ?th day ct relrruery
Tilliam
said
l6nt,
of fiocking.'l'll:,
~A 111 Cnl M'l'Y:
7
or
by fire,
to tnj,u-e
, • r.,clC t.iei.t,
1.rg1 n!a,
Upon the evidence
rttneanea
s..-om 1tl open court
an<t 1ent
to t'!:e Grand J\u,,
\D ~1vo
�co=n,ealt~
of Virginia,
0
'NTV OJ' 'IOCKTNOlfAII, iO
•1t:
The ,1Ul'ors of the com11-.onwoalthof vtrg1nia,
'3:t t~e
ch
K
1n the ··eax 1911,
tit'-,
i<union on the
T1llia:i>
e certs
said
County.
said
111111am ;,union,
rnsuranoe
~oenu
da-:age
to
s,d
r,Jure
situate
1911,
said
ccnnty,
that
'i'lll1am
.ouae ~-
Runion,
,r
then
~!!'!.st
it.'-
street
tnaured
a ..d wilfully
tntent
nouse
by the
against
loss
burn with intent
llt
thsreb:;
,u,t!'ord
do
ot ?'ebrua:ry in the
1n
in t~o "own or
by
then was, to-wit,
Phoenix
tnnur~n~e
and <Lmage by fire,
thereby
P!loen:L• Ineuranoe Oolll!l'lnYof Harttor
oa.ce a.r.d :11.gnity
lose and
occu~ied ,s a reaiden~e
qnd -ml.oh said d'lell:!.ng
Oo"1J)8nyof lle.:rtt'ord, conneot1cut,
and de.f'reu!I eald
against
or1,ths atorcssid
7th day
bvv
ar.4 lhere
on the day ahd yoer a:f'oresaid,
feloniouely
1nslU'9d by the
dwell11'l8 ho110e, aitm.te
a oertaln
side
of the
or the Co:nr.onwoalth of v=1L1B,
Runion on the
County,
tho
in
11.ndhouse
bi,irn with
e."1 ,r11t,1llY
a:f'oresaid upon thei!'
on t"1e north
1'tll1am
l~ll.
?ho,r1~ I'Ulll'.'"lnce Co!!:J)an: or
aaid
tn the aaid
BJ'O'i47ay ~h1o~
.J'<IVe::tc.hat
and which naid dwell tng
11.g~inat the ~oaco and dignity
year
did
the property
company of l!artt'o!'11, connecttout,
deb-!lud
proeent
oat.ha
reb..-Ulll'JI in t1'e year
in ar1,id Co1mty,
the
·ho nl\id Court
on the day nnd year aforesaid,
And the Jurors
further
u ~n their
n d1rellin.:r houao,
'Y ru .. , dtd feloniously
Con.'leoticut;
said
or
~th day
then ,roe, to-wit,
house
an no·• atteruUng
the Oo11n~yof Pocltingham,
bO<iY of
tn and for
the C -::ao:r.
ealt.h
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, ~,iJ.~ct.1cut,
1r,:; 'l"ie.
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~tcnezses
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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1911
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Commonwealth v. William Runion
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Defendant charged with felony arson.
Subject
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Felony
Arson
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there
to defend
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fear
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manaci
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c·rcumstances
necessary
appearances
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prisoner
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were
of
or do him bodil_r harm; and the
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using
meant to do
a justification
on the
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to the priso1er.or
of a present
so~ething
purpose
in the
on the part
at tack upon the prisoner.
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at the tine
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constitute
to make the ap1)rehended
the prisoner's
fro
himself.
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of Armentrout
that
no design
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of self.
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believe
are instructed
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as were reasonably
ha1.'mwould not of itself
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should
ti1e prisonex·
mrn about to
ha:.:-m~
then they
i
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for
that
do him bodily
was not obliged
principle
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vms justifiable
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prisoner
the time
harm.
that
thus
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the case,the
jury
oubt.and
all
cause
insufficient
all
such doubts
in the case,
a verdict
the evidence,you
tho evidence
ad
impartial
it
investi
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transaction
of not guilty.
ation
of
vmre the
of life
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aid pause: it
if,after
you have an abiding
of t::e charge. you are satisfied
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chinerical
must be a reasonable
man to hesitate
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to hunt up
as are merely
in the graver
and prudent
to authorize
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an acquittal
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interposes
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ion of the truth
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entertain
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the evidence
wou1
jury.as
are not to go beyond the evidence
q.oubts .;nor .nust the/
or conjecturol.
the
beyond all
is
considconvictreasona-
hand hand, the jury must not go beyond
to hunt up ~a
of guilt.
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plea
is self
the jury where 1 as in this
defense, then
struct
JG.cob A .Arr.1entrout
burden
is upon the prisoner
to the satisfaction
if the jury believes
on the head with
to establish
of the jm•y.
case,the
thci..t tl1e prisoner
a deadly
said
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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
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Format
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. William L. Sheets
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_004_080
Armentrout
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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.
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1911
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CCR001_006_178
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1911
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Commonwealth v. William Dorman
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_006_173
Dorman
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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
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PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. William C. Carter
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony bigamy.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Bigamy
Bigamy
Creator
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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
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_319
Carter
Shifflett