106 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_014.pdf c3f1bb5c331a755803e08e76db7c5bc9 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Garber Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown misdemeanor offense. 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 Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_014 Garber https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_040.pdf 0e32892532b1c2fee821b1127147cbdb 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Goods Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813 Subject The topic of the resource Swearing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with swearing five profane oaths. 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 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_003_040 Goods https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_003.pdf 6b8af5fbea617b121547f29098a994e3 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Graham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813 Subject The topic of the resource Suffering people to tibble and drink Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with suffering people to tibble and drink more than necessary on the Sabbath day in his tavern. 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 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_003_003 Graham https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_106.pdf 1e985035efde6d80901c4bd8ca4bdd88 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 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 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 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_001_106 Graham https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_201-commonwealth-v-joseph-h-nave.pdf 01aa3b8f4c59245971f543a497605ad5 PDF Text Text •• • • Co1n111on"vealth of Virginia, COUNTY • 1• c- m1v,,. ot t~ ('c-,m111 .. m'if'.altb ot \ _, In_., ,,.., lf1x,u 11,ccvidcnc, .. ,i k'mm. in nnd ( ,r 1t.~ 1--«h 01 lhi Ct cnw ,,f k,,._kinj!'ham. r.,, 1l al h,;,.,.L./,1-<~..J~ ,ind nr·w 1nt1 ndiutr the s..1d ""°"1h.i, OF l~OCKINOHAM, To•wil: IN TtlE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: ~ ,¥./I::,,.,.._ - r.UJ,.},/. J;,,,..,/.,k, -~~I.~...,{.,.~)./. /3~ 1 ....•-·····••ua,c,,.,,_~,;,\, tu tu u; ....r-,Ci .r!'a i.nJh.:D: . ........... "'".. .......... . .,.. .. to !hl �-; :0 ..._, C I'll ) .... ::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 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph H. Nave Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor business without a license. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Business without a License 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_201 Nave https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_005.pdf 00a8290cc3a495cbca196896c36007fe 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Hickman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony stealing a mare of sorrel color. 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 Sydney Ring MeganPullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_005 Hickman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_020.pdf efe743f13ddadbbd385df1038f896af4 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Hickman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft African American Enslaved Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing a mare. 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 Sydney Ring MeganPullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_020 Hickman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_044.pdf d96693cc97fab333b138cf76244a2748 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 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Holt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits to a slave without consent from the master. 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 Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_014_044 Holt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_024.pdf c227c42cd8722c2f64b7575e21dd2f39 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Huston and John Twitchet Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with assault and beating. 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 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_002_024 Huston Twichet https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_180-commonwealth-v-joseph-jackson.pdf 422424a71a81893279e3a3975a23a1cd PDF Text Text I ,; d2 vv.,(_ ~- /:( ~-!. - (>_ ,..LC o, ~~ "'.' 1Z. ,>' J--.~,,,-1 ... +11.(,;),f;-__,,_£-~ �I �'-'l, • /.;Ar I_;_,!-' I ;1--< • {1--4JI.• I �- �• •• • •• • VI ,.., 1 lt. • ba,re U:o CG".1!' 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1911 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Jackson Description An account of the resource Defendant 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_006_180 Jackson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_025-commonwealth-v-joseph-jackson.pdf 7bfe6859509932087e6f118e2ce4d3f6 PDF Text Text \ " ~~~ ~ t ~T-L t~J ~ i~ l~ ~r-~ ~~1,~!'l~rftft rt rt~ ~ ~t ftt t~{: ~, k~~._,,. t t ~ rt f, L [1~ f✓ '~1-~rr; { i f l ~ t~, l t t (t ~Isl ! t ~ J, ; t t ~,' r i r ~' ,· t " 0? f I i I k ~ u ~~ L' I r(~ ~ _ , r ,J '4--'~ i-' ;- t ! t S; :t ~ S- J, ~ ~ l: . ~ t, ' r\ ,~r J, ~~ l i 1 ~ t. I ~ ~ 1 f"\ ~ I I ~I ' r ~ t rf ~ - hJ~ ; ' J ► 1tttJ~!-tr1,; ~~~'~'trrti'f1~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ r~ ~ i t';' ~, �,,t;IJ..Uuu,~' O>'J j ,Lh</4~. vi(~ � 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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Jackson Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<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_002_025 Jackson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_057.pdf 1e3f83817ba90264d568852decefbcb5 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Jackson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Alcohol to minor Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling alcohol to a minor. 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 Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_057 Jackson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_058.pdf 04c5dbceb5a9ad43686d4b05ae234448 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Jordan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without a license. 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 Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_058 Jordan https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_028.pdf 1ae9c684f8a452d8e9288b123aa97473 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Killy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Trespass Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with trespassing. 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 Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_028 Killy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_052-commonwealth-v-joseph-lambert.pdf 3bfe8455d75c62382799447ef40f8c05 PDF Text Text ���~--1~ ;}~Ji_c(~~- .1 ~ (; /4-~c/~ . . ~ vf~~ r~ :}_,J~ Ii 11- ,J~ &i -. f~ ~J - ��~ ~ ~ t' . . '• \ t ~1 ~-~1 t~ ~ ~ ' \'i' ���th Sheriff of Rockingham. County. The following list of perwns of the Oou,ntu of 1-lvclcinJ!ham, l'esicling' remote from the place where the off'ence i chm·g·erl to hnve been co111,n1,ittecl,wul in other respects qu,alifiecl to serve as Jt,t,rOl'S, is fu,rnishecl men suninioned by yoz& to sen.:e r1,sJnrors !JO{{;,from, which n rr shall tt,pon the t1·inl 0¥-c/J¼ .................................................. ohar!fecl with felony. Set fm· the 1l fcLl~e;t11e Ve, :r8:.t ;;/,,a_<-~<- .dc:uoftJu,j . CL { ~...L e_:_ V (/ V // �'· �OFVIRGI IA. I THENAMEOFTHECOMMON-~VEALTH TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETLNG: You are hereby commaruleil to Sl&mmonff":v-._(lA.,tf ___ _ 7,e,•gnn.1of the Cn11,11,tyof Roclcin_ghctrn, to be taken from a list fnrnigJierl hy the J,1,dje of the County Conrt of .Rock , ingham,, residing reniote from., the plrlce where the off'ence is cluirjed ted, and qludifiecl in all other res71N·ts, tn serne r1s ,fnron. 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Coiirl of"Ror-l.;i nghrtm Conni!/, ///7 _e.'lL<-:fAM.!,.'1- ....... 1"1 lnu ofth the~iJ-········, -~;---kt..«:U.~:t,, ...../!- 1s; /, rt I, .I Crnirt ne~r;t, bei,n§ thc .. 1/,e Conr/-UonRe, on -i·d c.J,,_;J __ ~-_ __ ___rl11!Jof to esti,/.,'.1rind tl,c fnil/1 fo say in /Jel/(llfof 1/rn Com11101w·c11/th non,Mt.}, ;L.L~u,, .... .' . . .... ......... .... .... ··················-···-•····· ·r;:-;·t-·· who stmuls c~nr5led witl, Aw{, this ..fN tl,is Writ. tl1e.J.S . _.... 1 U,c penrtU11 l/Jd'0 11ncl inrlirtetl jnr .. -i, <J-··'~hr,ll in 110fl'i~e omit, 1111,dcl' WitnessjJOSF,j-'ll __~dnuofL/e..µt~1-..J«~. of'£/()(). !for{ /111/'l'fl,rn ni1ff'tt1cl'C ::Ji/.NlESS/i,'RLEY, Ciak of om· srtirl C/!urf, 11/.Ilic l'rl/ll'l-1-follse, , f,,v/, unili,ntl,elJ{ l/1ye11rofll1e 1 onw10111t:r1ill/1. .............. f-' )J/,,,,_,,ty .. ( I I., Cink ��In the: name: of the: Gommonwe:alth To the of \)irginia, Sheri~of Rockin ham County--Greeting 101nmnnderZ to swnmo, fud✓.~~ i£lt 7~~~U. ~ /,,,JJ, (/(lJ~~L,1 !?ii nre "jreb? l!~ i 4,AA · t;_,e ., '4./., :::~~•;:~:.:qL::~::.:, ~•u;:::. ::~::::;,:•;,i~:;~• 189 / , to testify and the trnth to sm1 on beh,alf' of'.. ......l..4,.,.€... in a certain0mntter . n.~l____ ;(l,g~a ., of' contro~~ersy in oiir sairl Court, depencling and undetermined fa~~cz:1~~u~:..... .._: IJL. ~.. . . . . ... . . ............. shall in no wise omit, uncler the penalty of £100. .11.nrlt} is there this Writ.Z!tness, Hoiise, the .. - i ./lJ JOS ...,p rloy of ... ... ,llucl between Plaintiff; Defendcint . have then and . :A1ES,SERLEY, Cleric of' ou,r said Coart, nt the Court- ~-~ ....... . 11>91, nnrl in the 11 Conunonwenltli. u t yea;rofthe ��In the name of the Gommonwe:alth To th.e Sheriff of \'.)irginia, of Roe cs:::ingbct C9unty--Greeting: to nppcn~2{fol'c the JLvlJ!e1,ff/1;!_ Conn,;u Cou,rt of R?akinJ1h,.,,,n Cuiinty, tl1e /2; ........ rlciy oftltc~tJ-fc:tt~/.!.# NW/ L Cozirt ne.v 4, bein{ th;,, , to testify ri11clthe tl'nth to sm1 on behalf of.'" in rt, certr~i11.,m/cffer of Nmtrouersu .. .... K ?t...·"" nnd ..... .;Jnrl thi Ll. Ll L1 LC 'tJJ.4/a-✓~ £., t . ~.-0-R.. lltere this Writ. lionse, il1e /.:},; 1 slwl/ in l f '< liO ;Jithe Court- 11,pse oti Jk.... do-u 9/.~~( "'t-t.....fl.1-e ... Itc.lJ cJ ..... L ,0.f.b .. ............................. ............ in ow·,,snirl Cmil't, clepc11ding anrl iuulctenninecl z~-r. ... f. ....~. . , v( :. . . . . . .. .. . ... . .. .... ............... .. ......... ... . ......... 11•i,semnit, wuler the pennlty of' £100. between . Plain ti ff; ........Defendant . .;Jiul have then ruul Witness, ,!{), 'EP[-f '. .~fE S'ERLEY, Clerk of' 01ir snirl Conrt, rt,bthe CoLirt,-rluyof'~/q{rt,qJ,4L-i 189/, and in tlicll h ycwof'ilie Commo111renllh. Clerk. ��=====~==============~==---- In the flame of the Gommonwealth To the .n-.z~~ ..... m~ Sheriff Yoii nre he1·eby c01nmanderl to sunimon to appear ·efore the J udff./,of f/1R1 Count the. of Uirginia, Jc':...... da" of the.:£-<.~ Court of R'Jckingham .Courl ne 18 9 ( , to testify nnd the t!rnth to sa11on behalf of. there this Writ. House, the/ r Witness, JOSEF doy nf . S. . .< .. ·i dnt:f,, Coiint.11, the Court- Hou beintJI.' z-.../J..R.f J;,,,, SERLEY, .. ounty--Greeting: ~f R~ingham -a.A.,. 'IA. . ....................... . Clerk of our said Court, at the CourtUi9/, Coninw,iwenlth. C and in the 116 year of the �\. �·==========================--In the name of the Gommonwealth of Count Tini mY' lwrebu ram nuinded in? r;ertni 11, mntter .1.f~ ::: tl,i, .t.lt.L.1,. Ll(.~ ...~. L ,:,vlerthe pmall y Wi,tness, JOSEPH '. .UES ERLEY, of£100 ,J ,ui hn~::~ :::',:; Cl,erk of ow· snicl Cou,rt, nt the Cmirt- ,f J:l.,,, dnunf,5,---e/t.-letttk~ Com 111omcenltl1. between ..................... P/a,i,ntiff', x-L,,,,~::,:,,;;~on,;;, r l/..LL!J.t. ..1.: of contronersu i n,,,onr snirl Cou,rt, depending wul undetermined tl-L,J),Y~L, {, .ttl~i ilzere this Wri,t. House, the. to swnmon .. ~,, --Greeting: ...189 /, u.nrl in the 11 6 year of the ��:=======================---In the: name: of the: Gommonwe:alth of \)irgini t4- 'rotheSheriffof Ton are l,.,•,by oom.,nn,u),d lo '""""-0" b, ,.,.,,~?Jlc.A..,L.U. ... . L<vP~J. County--Gre /1...,,/_t,,L _l:12".. Ye tincr· <,_.(l-,.·• ~. .~½,,.,~/;~;fJ ......... . to nppenr uef'ore the Jidge of' thp 901intu Cou,7'tof' R?ckinghr,,m C:mnt!J, nt the Coiirt- Iloi se or1,,, /J 1-• I ! 1 ~,1 I the . -dny of the .....,._/(. l.£,t..t.y.,# ' .Cow·t ne •.;t, uein[1 thepL:l:; rlo-u ofi.-1::1'4!.I t.~ Iv~ 1891 , tote tifiJ rincl the trnth to sm1 on uehnlf of /7 L tv<,,, ~~, ,'-..e.:.-,J..-.. in n ('Crtr,ii11,rnritter of controversy i.n ow· sn.irl Cozirt, depending nnrl wuletenninerl between ......Pl lli1iti fl, ......Defendant . .;Jiul. hnve tlien nnrl there this Writ. Honse, the. Witness, JOSEPHS I~.. Commo,w·('nlth. dau of' .. ME 8ERLEY, Clerk of' ow· snirl. CoLirt, nt the Court7SD , and in the 11 {, yen?' of tlie ~ Clerk. ��In th€ nam€ of th€ Gommoml\'.)€Olth of i,n n ~n • -1.. nuitter •·······•·•··~ mul ..... .•. .U. ,lbul this. :lch ...l.1 L.. Jj 1,-i ..:ic u. 1 k•·.,, /'1...1:.,,,, .....-,1.1.-1.-1.4' there this TVrit. Honse, the of controversy in op,r snirl Court, depenrling anrl undeter1ninecl between ........ Plainti jf; 1cJ1........ ............. sll(lll in no wise om,i,t, unrle1· the pennlty of £100. " TVitness, JO r µf.J~ day ofc 'EPH t.f '. MjfSSERLEY, Uf,H,l-M.:J.. Defendant. ./1.ud hnve then ancl Clerk of' ow· sairl Court, nt the Coiirt- nwl , ................... .... Conunonwenlth. // and in tl;e 11 & year of the /, 'l .J]Jf._. ,_,,/;,[ L Cleek ��==========================--eting: prthe Co1intt1;Coiirt of' R?ckinglvun to appear before the Jw7 !Je the £v n--' . day ofthedJ11- ~ t ,,,h there this Writ. IIonse, the//,-. Conimonicenlth. f1,z,..~ ~~ Cozirt n ·t, bein[l tl!f{l, 18.<J/ , to teslif'u rmcl the tl'l4h to sm1 on belw.lf' of. ,rind this CJw1,t!I,,,;:fthe Cou11t-Jlql)•Seo, 1 ?L~ . . jf . d"!J oj'~,t,,.~~ S. JIESSERLEY, / ... ........................ J slrnll in no ll'ise omit, unrler the pennltu of' £100. Witness, JUSEPII rlr,.y Clerk of ... 1~9/ OtM' .;liul have then arul snirl Cou,rt, nt the Conrt/1 ,... , and in tlie 11 <o yeriroftl1e I Clerk. {/ ��In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, .q.; ... ffL~H-1AU'.\. ..t1~c11!:! to u,ppenr before the Jnrlge ojthe tllie. . ., . t ·n_gru,ns mntlj Cow·l of' .ltockin_ghr/,/n -;'ilny of the ,.1.~ u f . .... t~ ~-1 .. -,,/,. . t fest'fi1 . ..Cmirt nrxl;, being the rwrl tl1e lrtiil, .t.t.~··· . c/cnrped wit/1 orul indict,,cl f,o SU!) .............. ····················-··········••············~···········•········ ~vho stnnds Uowd/,. { .£. t!,,, Conrl-Hnw;e, ,!,} on ... ... ,lf/!JOf in be/10 'J ,. tlir C11l!1mo1w·c((/tl,, . . for .. ~ .. .... 1.-,t,-'.'../ ... . Anll this ..•/4..1..Cj-.. shnU in no il'ise omit, nnrler Ute 7Je1utlt!J of £LU(, this Writ. 1Yitness, JOS the ..JS.~Znyof~ . I PH' .~fESSERLEY, . k.-'\. ... , J,,[)j, 01,e,1.;of onr soirl ondiiiil,eJJ.6, .cf~ l ,t tl,r l'mn·l- lloa.~e, 1,e Qom1110111cPf///lt . . f '1,,,-k. ��==========================--of \jirginia, In the: name: of the: Gommonwe:alth in r~ni,n ;yu1,ttm' of controversu ~11'/}/1,r sa,irl Cou,rt, rleperuhng and undetennin d.!.Lf./!£hg ua anrl f ~/( £, Anrl tliis -~ H £./J, H 1-Jv-!f-~ t--fu---i.l., , . Pla inti//, . Defendant. slillll in no 11·iseomit, 11,nrlerthe pennltu of ..f..'100. .;JLUlluwe then nl1(l there this Writ:,_. Witness. -~OSEI'H S1SSERLE1~ Jfouse, tlie . eel uetH:een k dny nf Cler/.; of tiVYu__':. ___ .._ 1/:JDI, 01u· snirl Cou,rt, nt the Cou,rt- 11wl in tlie 11 ({ yenrofthe Co11uno,ur·enllh. Clerk. �,lvt./lct0. '. ,,,.-- " ~---... t r Jk ,J'"'<.,. ' '\)"\ �Inthe Nameof theCommonwealth of Virginia, To the Sheriff of l~ockingharri Yoii nre hernby conunnnderl to 8ninmon.J../'J.. to a,ppen1' before the tftu-lge JI' the Cowz the. 2. ~ ..··,lny of thc (l.-1--.i. ...}c/r,..,a.c.t,.-. COlirl of' Jlockinghrun 1 /0w?' (.U. !.1:-.'--..... Cutint:y, at tlrn Cnnrt-Hnlige, on Court nP.xt, being the ..... / "~~,V:/f '.~fl... ''J't. .1 ,: ~; :\, 'ouuty---Greeting: f he fo .11.nclthis .. ?!..A':-....shrrUinnou·i,seomit, w1.rlertltepenaltyof£lUO. tlte .. t..~ ... dny offiv:v.Jt.<..,.t.t~.L... , J,,!J/ . ... n /'or.... Witness. JOS.El-'H S .MESSER.LEY: r/11!J of' 'r,<'". "'Y ; "''W'l Com "'"'W who stands c')firped with ond indicted this Writ. J..~..... . .. of ""' ,,,Ith .. 1/nd llfluctl1r11 rwrlt/1ere Clct1..:.of ow· snirl Court, rrt the Cm,rt-Jlouse, , rrnd in tlie 1 6 J, !Jem·oj'tl,e 011111101mw1lth. ��In the ameof theCommonwealth of Virginia, to npperu~~efore the Jzulge of' the County Cuurl of' J~or,kinghrnn Conntu, 11t t/1(' Court-Llnnsc, on .. ,.,L.,. . Cow·t ,,, xt, 1m;,ng 1;,_jol !l~:, "l~,m' n,ul.' '" /cut/,.'~ 'O" ;n""l,"'J"l "M Con, "'O,''' ooltl, t:w ..!:/;'~ ii ny of t/w !'::J ......... .11.ndthis. -~--- this Writ. ti, o. fl 1-YPc<. f/,e day of . .. .. . ,I,, 'I of' .;or ...Vr_1J1........... . ···;,~ll>·i;idi;,~~ll .shall in no wise oinit, n,der tlie penalty of£ l 00. 11 ·witness, JO;:;Ef>H ;:;_Jl1ESSE!lLEY, l'. /. 71/fo/: l,., a(< , //,,d hr11){' t hc11 rulfl tl,n·e Ciak of ow· snid Court, of; 17,c Court-House, J.- 9 / , ,md in ti, e 1 t I, yea roj' ..7/1. O.--J.4.1.-t.. ''JiConnn oo nw,I II, r·........... kJ'. C7n 1.:. ��Inthe Nameof theCommonwealth of Virginia, ting: to a/?/?erirw,before tlw Ju,rl&e of the Cnunt . Court of' HockinrJ/unn Count .11,at t/1('r Coul't-llonse, on _,,, the _).;. ~- .... d iy of' the. V.!f._ .t: .. .<:-½. . .. Cou,rt npxt, bei,ng /;he ... / ii" !I of' ~ .J ......... /.2a agaiMt . this Writ. the ... -~-1., .. I, gc,. f .... . .'.12-1.YfZ,,{(_ 1, a,,,0 1iJl'itness,JOSEPHS k..~ ___ tlay of'.?zvva.l.r. to est~ruul .. ""'-' the lru,th /,osay in/;pl1alj'oj'tlieCommowrealtl1 . .. ... . . ... . ............... . Jll[E::JSEHLEY, Cleik of onr srtid Court, of tl,p Cow·t-Jlonse, _(.,t,_1.•... , J,,v /, 1t11din the 1 I}' ye11roftl1e ommomrP11l//1. .. _)mfl.4.,1_.4_1.,_ ..Ctn k. ��INTHE:-NAME OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ~~TJiz~::!!;}i!i]f /e::;;_~:,o to appear before the Jndge of the Cou-11ty9m1,rt of Roclci11gham, County, at the Court-House, tl✓...~....clr,y nf' t/1e&~ ..~~LV!...M .................... 18 tj I, on the .... not be fined an Court at the. 1 .....-~ . at$hecl ................. Conrt n ~ /t.:.... t, beinq th.J'.... t. s~1,owcause if any .. ................rnn, why':%~··- day of should fnr .....f/.. :k1,.....contem,pt to us offererl, in fa,iling to attencl ~h~aid 11 .L--t4A.,,;LU . Term last, as a witness on behalf of.. ... . .£........ _ .v ...... .dnd lwve then and there thi, Writ fllii~~l;i,,;~tl d!. .............. JJJi~L _;!_,_ ________ Witness, of our said Cmtrt, at the Court House, the ...... and in the 11/y th year of the Con,m~=ealt::.~ Clerk day of. ..J'///7_'1£ad. ........ '{k:J. .............. 18 / I , CLERK �"" ~ ' ~" 22 ,,·,j r'll!11,_ )fr , pt, t.t2" \ ,{N ' ~ " r:-, li..L ..... ~ ~ -,../4 t l l 1l z,z mi urea.LIN. n .._ ~ ' --...._, ~t/1~ 1 . "- •l , ' " nu~ :Jr,vu ~ L~ L 1 ~~ ;Jl,,u~vt,,LA!/(; V;: ,t1 tc, ( / tvl I' < ~ UL,(,U2 I . �In the name of the Gommonwealth To Yoii (l7'ehereuu commanded the 'heriff of \)irginia, o1J~ocking,JtaIT1 to summ,ont"-_~_1.. County--Greeting: .J__ fflultl..L ·------. ·---·--...-------...... . __ '. in 1i i.;:!)Jii n!!d.rtfter of' rontro11ers~- mil' said Conrt, depending rinrl nndeler1nine1l ve_tlc~r,.i ftz::T.r · ··········· --·········· ·· · D~;;::·:::: ,,,,/ 15J-, olnrl this Z there this Writ. JI01ise, the tr s/111!1in 1,0 ,rise 0111,it,w1,rler the penrilty of' £100. Witness, JW-,'EPH S.:lSSEilLEl~ dauot)lvY74"' --~'.'- ,Aud hm.:e llzen and Clel'k of' otil' snirl Co,irt, at the Conl't- _________ 189/, nnrl intliel16 uen1·ofthe Commo111cealth. C'lel'I.:. �'. �ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, T°JJJ.T : ;! TO.................. ,... cl.. ....... ........ ........ ··/......... ··::;_ L ..... f~ ......... ,fthesaid;J":tg, has b(frn·e me, ..;, ....d .... ~.~ z~ ...... 9...... ~.................... :··•.,,., ... Whereas, ......... ··:················ ........ thlS day made complaint and' .1..~ formatwn ...... .L.¢7 ... .········: ..... ....L~.~··• 0. ...... ~tg,tliat ~ .2..,,.,1, 'day of ...... .................... , 189 P ,J the se,d county, , in said county, did ....v:v.,,-,...~ f) I Y~J-····· . ·9·······~/.~.~···~ .....<ltl..ff.7<.!a~ . LL k.~~ ..k:~ ........ • ~ ~ an tk<c.... ....../~.~ r• . 1 ~,..A........~ ...... ~...~~~ ~ ..... ~ .... ~ ............................ cl.., .... 1.~ ..... ~ .... ~ . ~·k······']········ ............. ~ ..... _. ........ ~ ......... r~ ......... . These are, therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the Peace of the said county, the body of the said ......... J.~ and to be f aher ....... ~.~ ............ ,toanswer the said complaint, dealt with according to law. ~..~d ......... in the Given under my hand and seal this ......2:.1..~day oj. .... year 18 '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. 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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_001_052 Jarvis Lambert https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_023.pdf cbf79d7f4863ceacfb399c522095a56c 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Layton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813 Subject The topic of the resource Swearing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with swearing six profane oaths. 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 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_003_023 Layton https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e6fc5b6c4113ea29a173dcdfc1cd79df.pdf 6191355173fcbd8be129a1254f074f04 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand Jurors in and for t h e body of said County of Rockingham a nd now attending said Court at itx April term, 1929, upon their oaths do present that Joseph M. Frazier , who was heretofore on .the 24th day _of February , 1927, convicte d of vioJatin g the ~rohibi tion laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Mayor's Court of the City of Harrison burg, Virginia , and who then and there was sentence d to serve a term of six months in Jail and pay a fine of fifty dollars, did, on or about February 20, 1929, in the said County of Rockingh am, unlawfu lly and. feloniou sly receive, transpo rt, and have in his possessi on aboutiflvo gallons of ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of George A. Lawson and w. E. Lucas, witnesse s swom in Court and sent befor e the grand Jury to give evidence . , �Transp orting Commonwealth v) Indictm ent Joseph M. Frazie r Felony / April term, 1929 A True Bill: VI. l l ~~ Foreman l., '?' D. w. Earman Commo nwealth 's Attorne y �~tatr nf llirginitt, Q!nunty nf fSnrkingqam, 1 To-wit: J THESE ARE, TH EREFORE, To command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend bring before~ some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___ __ ______________ __ _~ __'rJ1__- ~ ~ -____ ____________ to answer the said complaint and to be further , lt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon ____ _________________ _______ __ ____ _ __________________________________________________________---u_-__________ , as witnesses. Given under my hand and seal, this __ ) i?__ __ day f_ _____ ___ -- -- ~ - ____ __ __ ____ _, 192_f_- · --- - ~ - P. [SEAL] �STATE O F V I RGINIA- CouNTY OF Ro cKIN GHAM, To-WIT: I, --- - ----- --------- ---- --- - --- - - -- - _____ ____ _ _____ __ ___ ___, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ _____ __ _.- · ____ ______ __ ___ ___ ________ ___ _and __________ _________ ____ ____ __ __ . _.._________ .. ___ ___ __ _ . _____ _____________ _________ _as his suret __ __ , h ave this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ___ _____ ___ _____ ___ _________ ___ ________ __ _________ ____ Dollars ($ ___ __ __ ___ ___), to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said ______ ____ __ ____ __ ____ __ ____ __ ____ ____ _ shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the __________ __ day of_ _________ ___ __ __ ____ ___ __ _______ ___ _, 192. ---, and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Gi ven under my hand this, the _____ ___ ____day of_ ___ __ ________ ______ _______ _, 192 ___ _. ---- --- ---- - -- ------- - -- - --------- ·- - - - - --, J.P. (j 0 > -; 3 - ....:::: >--3 0 e: ~ "' 0 ::: :: e. rE...... ~ ;:;;' ~ - ;::." St. '-< ;;; ;:;· St. ~ - "'"'ti:, St. (';) -; ....2- ~ s.... ;:: (j ~ r, (; 0 Cf) .., ~ Cf) ~ ~ €,; €,; €,; , :~ : ,.......... S'} ~ % I I I I I ' I I I .t-JJ : ~: I + \) 0 Q. :::i --: ;,/~ St. ..... -~Cl. C ~ :" ~ 0 ::: ..... ~ (':, I I • I (':, (';) ~ !~ :::i :::: .... .... ;:: I I o· I 0 ~ .... S. .... .... - ::::c, ~ > 0 z ~ 0 ;:: -- • 0 > ::::, ~ ~ ;'j ".rj t::: C:i:j ' I, • I ..... C/'J :-, '°N I I ~ z ~ t:r:1 > > ;::::, r-4 ;::::, I ~ (; ~ ::::t: ~ i:::i '<: ~ �APR COM.MON'v'raALTH Felon y vs. (Pro. ) JOSEPH M.. FRAZIER • sli.0--~ (), vf: /4' 1,ii,/- J// !i.f.fl J!vkrf .1 tt.,._.,.Lf. /l,.1.l»tl.,t'.✓ '!(t d ' a ( 1 ,v,.,_i,r -t:t~'-lt..L S , .), _ 'L I , J ' l ,l I {) j ' I t )1 t:1 If l - �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 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph M. Frazier Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment posession 2 gallons ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-078 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Frazier https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_019.pdf eb9fd5459311737994836e5d1cf7d04f 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Miller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping his road in good order Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair. 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 Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_019 Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_261-commonwealth-v-joseph-p-rhodes.pdf 16c198ebdbc5bb0870f7bca8ec29a101 PDF Text Text • ' •• ' '• . • ' I/Ii ~l~U""-- "'~ (Lt Lj\,.l.f ' ) ,...,, ~ ~ • , te '<. ~ u.r,i?t_ ~ ci; fr- la..-1~-- _.., v ~ ,,.~_, �• • • �• •• TO THE ~IIERlfF UF ROCKIXt;H,\11 t:Ol''iTY.\'ll{Gl~IA. 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" ,. • • J q;~§' ·: ' • • I I 1 • • ;• "' ., -- \ ~ 1 . • ' _.,,.-C~-~ ' •• 9 _;. r- ;,_ ..41f "'7 �' • • C0ll1IOI,IYEA..'l'li •• Cbarg<> to \he If LJW Jur; find ~ou wi---1 ea; ao g~.l,J, .it .,04,1.11 .... hie d.ot,:ro11, o.e che.rged. aecerttiln bia tb.o accusod, e,c.1lt~ 1n the deat.b, or for ea;,: eo and or by c::onf1not11ont in uJ:lY torCD.not leee th.an in tnt in tr.e d.egte. 111111 1ay <ton ;;ou by co tfin~t th i.l 1 ;ou do r.ot 5 uor wore ~ ~ Dallt, storeMi.l.~ ,;u1J then 7 ot than~ o~tih ;ElCt,tu·., ,,., er...CJ.nIlla pu,J.s ( f!Oni tent.lar; • et, .. , •• , .. tu/ tiret mur~4 1/ oegrtte, will no\ Rhodia, .,oa will I ue i. o! eafu-d.ar i:i the iudiotJnt, with 1or l11o, Jose~b oo ~re . 811,~ pin.>lshmont th~ pe11lte11tiu.rr Jur;r. b,rt QO a.rd guilly unt 01 luvol1.un.ary 6B06rt&ln p&nl ton t-1.i.rJ not leett le&e tuiu biB ._ o:- ll.U&:ltUt not. exoeodir.,,g l yuar. I _, ll.Sl&~ter. e,-t by ooruwe- ~elaugh1.er. by .;ociine!tlvU\, CX(;8C41ng 9-l,OOO. or bott 6 t.t.eu ;ou tt.a.n l nor more lbo..n b yea.rt: Cy Q llOt!-- 1.0t. lJpr l ooruae,,t. ,1eo.rs. l nor ::r.or& than pauit\J>t,IUUt .,oa..r d.1dOret.an. 1L Juil 1n or such or, t) in 1n ;,,or.- t1co ntd ~be �, 0 OU.:liOJlW&al th "· Joseµh 1'. RJ1odee ~lllir8~ ~o tt• • J~r, . �• • INS'!..UC?!OB~O. l fro, bol1evo !,ha •n~auoo ~epta~bor 29, 19f~. .ivae_ph that 21, 1n the first If :hey 41ed on of hA~1n •b,on Tapud b7 u entr ut'e mail box on llhtn the;- ,,ill l92i, J•hilllpz t;artha as a roault hodeo, uour ~. t. eptombor tho JUrJ' that 1natruota '?~• court him gull t;;- of murder !Ind degreo. -----UBT,,trOTIOIJ JIO. 2. inetruoto T}.e Court oarnal lo!owleusc of and tno oourt tho Jury th4t rapa is tho fe:,t.sl o 1,;, torao & fnrthor tulle and a.0ain t b•r Will, the JUJ"Ytlult foroe mu:,t be such ae may re1<aon:,bl:, be 1111ppooed adequate to ,,vercoz:,e t~.e physical re•l•taJJoa of tho •oun h&Y<tboon ooraoittaa, etrenetb of tr.e partieo 'l!ro cow-t tw-ther re•iatanco talc! b, of rea1stanc1, ig upo~ into tho rapo Is charged to • oonetaorat!on the relative anll. other o il'oU11113tanoeaof tt.o oase, iuotructc the Jvy tlt• t'elllllle b:, reaaon tho 1Wre torco 'llheu a;;,1na t her t.ill, ho that ,,here there ta no of her 1,, ing 1ncoJ181:lo ol fene•ration 1a anffta1Cll.t, to ooueti tuto :z:,;,r·o. Seo Clarks c:riJ:. !,a,i. p. Il 7. �• • • • • • • • • • • • L • • • �• ••• Dl,1T!\liC!It'll :iro. 3 tho court _,.nalaughter ia ~on act oauaoa the doat 1r,1truct1 th• ono ill 'tho l'Orfcn.o.nco of anotbor by aoaident, 1:rvo1u.-.,ta:r7 111anfllb•lf,hter ovon thouah tto 1,artlolpat•o 1n tho \Ullaw!ul the coart to euol ~eight aro legal or orolit of an unla,.fu1 and it 1s t•erton 11:.illed 110b. lllS'rRUOTINI deolarbticns J'0.17tha.t involuntary no. ' !notructa the jury that d,ing an,1 oomi;otont ev1denoe and a,:.t 1 tled aa tho jur, eeea fit to give thom. 0 1 B7lo'8 oaae 100 Va. 795 • • �• • • �• ' •• ' • !!:.a co=t the l=7 1r.struct3 presume a ti:< ao01U1od to be innocent be7ond reaaoooble jury - donbt, any ranaonabla la,r m•~os it thoir donbt of tta llt>FrO1ab111 ty of hie gaUt to c:inrtct, nor is it prepondera-oa 1nd1otrient, but to nrri.,:t ezolude evar7 reascnabla 1nstr~otl had sexual ·,t hov;avor etrong. is :cot sufiio1ect lt tke gl'e-tar hie couvlotion, and the on a~pl1es both t intercourse the p,,ritonttie oft.la at• innocenQa 11a to And the acouaod on the 21st hilliia iod, mUllt be so strong, tl a cl:argo the, wt~~ 1.-'ll'tha :tram nlol: 1n the /,.,., ~ or eig~t hie guilt evldeuoo tl.ereof hypotheala l).9 md th::.t oore awipioion of eTidenca SUJ>pOrtathe ctsrge proved ao clearly, tl.ie of the ecouaed, him, sufficient guil tJ' ia upon ti!o ~irula of the gullt dut;, to acquit the l1w 1111til i!e ie p-ove4 if there &lld tb•t or a cause d.A~ aooel 1ng bor death fro~ por1tonit1a. BUt even tboui;h they may so believe, e=ot oonvlo1. 1-lm of Illlrder ,ml•se heioud ev~r; ,ia~ by force reason they further they bel1ev• le dol>bt thllt enoh aexu.al interoourae and a;,a.inat ~e ill of the aa!d. r,,rtlla .hllliJ:8, • .1t- �• . : • - • • • • , �• • .. Yhe court the 1nd1ctcont that thoy may believe the aoGuaed had eexnsl that inberoourao dey ot Se11tcL;l;43r. 19: 3. r:a;; have bee!l 'b:, !0roe furtur the j=, that 1t is not to a oonvict1on of the so0•.1sed of o.n;; ofi'enae Ulldor sufficient the 21st instrugta frora t...e evidence w1th L:o.rtha hill ipa on eT@tt ...114. ..1tainat produced pori ton lt1s in the 3ald J.!.artha Jhllllpe nccelerated her d~nth. • though such !ntero urae er wi---11, ll:l.less t.he7 eU•vo beyond !ill rosa~w.tlo such aot of iDLereourse that doubi from trui evi.anoe or aggTaTntod and thereby oauaed or �• ·' • • • • • • • �' • • belie•• C. 'l!he court instrw,te :troll the •vl~noe the death wi-h tor I!IJ!:iUC?ICJI Of b7 the t-roa the evidence again•t be7cnd all l'Sl'the :·hllllJ,e aocused, tru.t the Jury resson.,,bl• rosul tea from senal yet unleee they t?:.a.t such interccnaae l,e!" ir.Ul troy caunot finci :further though they d<>:!bt +!tat intel"O 1a-se believe 1:.as i force him guilty a.rd of murder. �•• • • • • �•• D• • ~lee tar, e:re i ~atructed ..ei,:~ l>y force md thll t Glle at that coru,ent, peritonitis, and ·hat Intercourse in her death, is alao it if timo already le pcaaible caused an inoreueo y~t, her '1>'111, o:r of tte tl:o;y believe of nch not guilty, intercour ••, hillipa, 1:er had se,tioem1a in!aotion or th&t suoh ~h1oh resulted .trom tho 0'9idenoe the:, the)' on ,eptember 7 and ,1th or probable r~h~ l• tMt such dea~h reall~ed 1Ilde,an4ontly accuso4 lllld against •~=·bout:r. o 7.ith Lartha 1923, bad Be:mal intercour ~ ~ the t the accueed, ma,vbel !eve :rroc, the e-.14enoe 2lat, tto that It 'trom scoh infecticn l'lll t !ind the �• •• ' , • • • • • ' �.. •• ' /0 • te1at.!o .. a o! ...be ~co".J..a:e4a:.d ~•,pt..c:1b:1r, 1,;2z, nrt'?ta Ph!l!ips co.n be aons1-1~r 1 ~:, t • bero=-o tb.-. 21at 1~, o:r o.. !y i" •~ fa.r a.• ~ht!:,, • �, • • • , �• /I " r �' • • • �• " - , -l • • �I r • • �• lo Lhe Nomo or the Commonweohh rr'lmm11,,,t, J to •umrn,11, /ln,l,y n11, tfh' of -Virginia: . 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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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph P. Rhodes Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape and felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape 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_008_261 Rhodes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_080.pdf 265030175bf10b534f205a65c62a3e09 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/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Joseph Pomfrey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1829 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Breaking and Entering Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously and burglariously break and enter dwelling. 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 Sydney Ring MeganPullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_080 Cole Pomfrey