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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 1929 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George Cave Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_010_312 Cave Lucas McDonald https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_171-commonwealth-v-george-a-stroop.pdf e95e8e8cb3ec497168add289ef914778 PDF Text Text - �• •4-,,._. t /Y• L ~----, I ~L I l J t o r I.( 1- 1~ '-I.,_" 4o...;',,,"- /.. 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I , • J. .J • n.•l , 0 • ��- - .. Con11non,vealth of Virginia, C()UNTY OF ROCKINOIIAM, To•wil: 1:--1THF. Cll~CUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: .... ... ,.. .. Clcri.. �~ 3 3 )> 0 :, " jC ITl m r r I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. George A. Stroop Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_171 Lokey Stroop https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_114-commonwealth-v-gt-davis.pdf cb61077b8dfd5ea4fd24d9d2dea0add0 PDF Text Text 3 _ko 5 ,/s;YO s-10 ( t>,tJL> 1- '{. (!) ~,~ ~ 4,/b ��r • To The Cor.ll ·o ', al th To :a .. un 1 ·~o"?,"1 ~net yo . i ......}• 1•1 ... r ,·ou~.1.' t'!ot·nt .. . J ,. • Rock1n ,h. r~ ounty. 01; ou 1.,Lnt . .. , • tr..~ ·1 . tnkc ...... ,:-:-cetiL : ..:/)-_{lA(U_, ___ _ n ...Lo Ju 1 r"' o ... t .. ~. -~11•ou1t Cou·•t of Rook1ngh r. Coun be.for, ·ther Sh, t} '1rc.:g1:, O!' or in ioto . o -· And of our a 1 !18V. n tl.:m court. at i, u ,d th n, co r o · rt •11n !indeno l"'• tli \'lrit. Witn Hou. c ix r~a xx th .at the Cou:rt no.r w·1 r...,of h :H3 D.H.Loo 18th d"' ot H rtz,Cl or 1' !' d :rk. h. in �Executed, March 18, 1908, by arresting the within-named G. Thomas Davis, and bringing his body before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County. ___ (2~'1-~~=--- ' t ,,~ @ r ~~ t ~ I-. -.,,. f, ~>~ ~ r.: I;\ �f • • 00 :::.. !..':'h f"J~ VI.RGI IA VS: ~. J. CARIC HOFF T.A.DAVIS, DR. TO SH RIFF: ------------------------------------------------------------------. ar • 18, ' 18, II 1· ' " .e~"- 30, To ll s lf, 9 . it.. II ~ -..., av fo ~(), 1 -, 5 1-0 mils ( .04 1 ; s ::;, Grc.n 4. , .~ ,d., " + I'l'1 .rury, J.. 0 1 £ A).~d JJ.;_;.-1,' Jo-:.., %_/f,tq, ..W4trit I 17-;;:~~ . .8 1.60 ��r • �r • �r • �r • "' ..__ I I 1 I �f • �r • .. • ;t �r • �T , • ... . II " .. '\ / �T • CC .MOHV Ji;A,LTH OF V IRG U IA, cou y OF ROCKIU GHA.. , 'l'o-wi t: IN TH •• I., The jurors vr t,he of' the LRCT.,;F"I C0 1 ID COUNTY: inia, Co:c-.:::om:eal t11 of Vir of Rock.in ha.n:, and no11 attending ounty Davia, bet, een the day o J ...,.iary, in ~e year the ..,.,v. e of Vir 6 inia in.., licensed by day o Rt. about. t,hree in iay, tlle he the 1908, the said year 1907, said c.· :in and 1·or tht' b court at its that G., T. and the 1st .• ~i::- oa,11.-.. present on is .il_ery s RT CF t1en be- G. T. Davi as a didt~ .... ,':T ot ,:-~"l~. r ~. 4'.. s~ di,,o~ ~ .. ..;_.;_ ~Eas ·~ of' :Dakton in sairi county c.1rl cell ~iles -,i /\-. brandy quantit n los"' r t.hfl !':laid G. ~. navis v1r~~ i o ,han ne ual then and there not o do against "O the n to one J. Fox Bau.~he , he hav ng lice pea~ c::-. t.he st.ate 1 .... and dignity of the Ccn:::cn- wealtn.r,~ And t e grand jurors furt.he p~asent and t.h 1st o.f Vir toneburger tl en an Davis not • al d ;jurors i~,.,t~1.erpresent yea 1907, and as a ,::i~til tiles not ler f .ast. JJindan:ood then that o.f l!:llt:to less than nf ore ai 0 G. 'l'. Davis, ,he 14th being G. T •. 1avis East dav lice s"' of brandy ,lkton did M i rh 1, in said I at said in a auantit°J,r le..,G th"l.1 and ther peace having license and digni agai.."lSt tho witness dence. sworn in open 1 I licensed vourt t. r between t.hat t,jJ:-.e .i : said i:i .. ~ 7/4..~ day or Uav, in the he the :Jaid 1908, t.he c,t, te o Vi'r ~ "' G. T. a.fo.,..e . n_, LO oaths lot ~e \..t;~ dis ,i.l :.er/ a ,o-:.:·t c~O..~m- • .Jell r:md.y to one one- _:allon hA th se.id ni .mVi .. F. T. Davis G. / •allf!llffl'~~tat.e o of the an" the a+_ c::iU.(.:.Qt,"t of v1~ 7 nia a:r::::-.on,,ea· t.hei:' county a , ~ , he the in the year .• 1., to onti ,._ o~ the state , upon is _ri did sell a. ~a lo and dig .i ty o.f the 0 t e he t en being 1907, tner · .. avi.116 lic{ms so to do a ~in'1 , tiu, peace Ai do '3!3.1."l "'0 1 mty 'wt. ,Sow.-.( ~f/' t>J..0~ in q~tantity brandy ca ,hs aforesaid, a d.1.s+:i1 2.e1 of b ~ ,~u =.iles tlire~ tlle. year in a 1r.1a ahout lery uoon their Davis ofltwe n tne _st day o a~. · of' necerr.ber, by t e Sta.,e· a disti that 8.foresaid, Corr-.omrnal t irginia 1 so to do of Virgi.:1ia. en, o he ,r2n~ Jury _________________ to ,ive eviClorl'"-. �.• '' .. . . ------------- ~-- - - - �• •. . f CZ • ·I ... • , /.()/) I ' I f~ /tf'D ! / ' ' ZJ I.rr- ·~~ !K --z-1 '2, I ,( Q I~ .. I "v '------ j ;:-t;,- b -----------.-=,~ ~ ·==-----1· r it, 2 ? r- 7 71 4 t-U (/V ( b . �T ii • . ,l ft ... ,, I t ,, �' . • ',, • f ·. CJU .iY OF .H.OCi~llGHA).,1 1 TO-WIT~ OURT OF SAID IN THF. C IRClJIT he jurors of o the corr.=.om;eal t..h of Virginia, tlie County o.f Roe cingharr., larch terrr., in the year Davis bet,~ n t.."' let d.a o lice. 'n.rch in County, at his l 1808, he saio. G Sta e of' Virginia a present o not the tate sai- oo, 11ty, about County, at caid still quantit in ,hen ani ti..~re af resaid, the sai Virginia three G. · iles f- Jav1._, I .fro::: tl e license ~~~tr. aforesaid, oati1s L n being H of Ell<:.ton, in i_lery ci ·1a., ., ~~ r of o .. t.u.. ,o.;._c(_ ~- del:. rar.d.t a~!.on, he the said stat _ of 1907, 'by he so, t:: side on to Sta •.10.a.._..... year do licens~d. of · -a.1 y at a dis East in the than a gallon, ~""'i-1" heir 1 i .• .f.:::-o:r.Elkto 6 of October day a hounP. or disti less a.J..·.()~ he ls in said of Elkton ~1aving upon as a disti-ler t e _public road. lead.in 14~ -i:hen being P of l randy Rast ~10,°1~~r jurors that G. T. A so Ana. t.he ~and t"urther ln a,1~ thet t e yea:r l...07 and tne rr.iles ·.hree the bo v Co'til't at its p ese.t as a d.i ....tillm- about _ hotse T • Da\' is $ oaths t.he said to one Wal+ r Leap brandy :Jdll "he in of Virginia ---1!1!111----.---. ~id .....~~le17 on their in and .fo inz; t.he said day of' ne en:be:r in stute sti and now atten 8, .he yea- sed b • the CCU T : to Ke:T.1Je:r --- 7 I', Howdcl'Li.ell Dav~.:.1not so a quantit. ll then and there o do against t.he the grand And present less e'.1.:::.' 1c 07, said G. T. Da•is jurors .fro!!". the liceuse ~r aforesa·d o:f the 1st day of' Febr ,a_ry, then being y in county said ir,:--i:-1i a afores<>i~, thei- f the 1st d.ny of Cctober in t.he year · ~h- ~tate licenzed • con:::.cmvealth.tr~ t_/''i~" o~t.hs G. T. Davis between and the o-r bran distiller having one peace and dign· +,hat the said the than he the 1908 es a of Virginia at a distillery about in t.1rec ,:-.ileJ I(.(soil.fl{ ~L East of ,1 1 ·ton and deliver then the said State of a..'11 tl~ere, in a quan brandy Coffrr.an, he fro:n the did i ty to-wit, less G. T.. Davis not 7irginia than then at 0:1.:.. said distil allor. and there so to do a a.·.nst the peace 1 1:.'"l"Y, sell~.,, to Jo_ having 1 A. a lice se and dign· t._r o:f .. ~ �.; j �• • .'. f ' --2-the Coffi:r.omrea ~ -~-~"'---11--~-~ 0 dence in an sen. to the Grand Ju~· t " give evi- �• l ,1 ' • . . • T .. ,'' ~., • ' .. ~ ( / ., .~ ~ .. .. <.,..._ J .,.. - ., ,. ' . '.. -----~~-~--- -----~-~~ ' "' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. G.T. Davis 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_005_114 Baugher Davis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_162-commonwealth-v-gh-goodloe.pdf d7b99fcbc88c845fdeaecec28d00a127 PDF Text Text • VIRGIN IA--County .wtid of Rockingham. To-wit: ,·,mu/ !I• IJ1111hr Ulf(!f In• lri1 d lu/'1r1• Jiu 1•irn, if 1.·•w rt .f1isaid 1•1J111d {I. j'or .._ fl 1't.1m1 y lqJ -~ t:b:en undt:r mv l,111,t!a11d .<:crtl tin:~ ;1,'f 1 dr,!IQ/ ._#tt,,----~f- ,{~/4,.,.... ~t /)~-ti- l[lfftl .1, J•. LL S I �, . �• Co1nmon,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF l{OCKINGi-lAM, To•wil: IN THE Cll~CUl'l' COURT OF SAID COUNTY: - ............ witm,•~ sworn in ol't'Q C<..utt :..ud •·t·nt w tht Grnnd Jury to J..>ih: evicit.n,-:e. ' ................... . •............ , ......... Ckirk. �.,..... C-01n1non~vealth "' { tNDICTMENT. g~~-~~ t/M- A TRUE BILL. ~.Y.~~~~ F,wrm;rn ' • I l.._____ _ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. G.H. Goodloe Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony arson. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Arson 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_162 Burke Goodloe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_056-commonwealth-v-frederick-harvey.pdf 61218d18311cb64f120988aa965e0f71 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms. Annotated. l No f1 · I d" n 1ctment. 35 · [Code, §~3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide J Hurst & Company, I Pulaski City, Va. '•, & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5. 546, 617-18.) ' TO- JI :fl1: Tlzejurors of tlze Commonzcealtlz of T'irgi!lia,in a;zd for tlze body of tlze County of _______ ____--~/;__ ......... k~ c7M-~ ______ _ ___ __ ___ ____ _, and noa·attending the said Courtat its .......... .term, tlzeyear 1Jo.J-., upon tlzeir oathspresent tlzat ill ~~. ~~-~- <!.Qt d~ l agai12sttl,e peaceand dig11ityof tlze Ccmmo1wiealtlz of fi'ir,qillia. d.d...,d~ .... ·.......... . Upon tlzeevidenceof ... .... ~A~----/1/~dL.=.~d,/4,~. .. . , ..witness. . swom ill opell Court and se12tto tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ·········' Clerk. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frederick Harvey Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_056 Coffman Harvey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_084-commonwealth-v-franklin-pierce-sprinkle.pdf e19d32d41c0eb2c60ac8aa1a1ac5ae7c PDF Text Text ��\Ji~.~ /- V!~~- ~" .,v'I '::~)'/1:;:J.: 7J1:f2~ -~•' J<:J.a ~ ~J..at.....~~ ~ . ~~-· ......... ��COMMONWEALTH OF ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA, } COUNTY, TO-WIT: & s~ .......................... , Ta .. WHEREAS,--e----~--- complaint ,Y _ ~~--- - and information Ld.._ ,lf--~~------~•~V~~~~ of the said counf::~ a Can,fobi, a/ ..aid Cmm!J,.· ----- --- ______________ of the said county, - ---~-~~---a i?t.,._ Justice has this day made of the said county, that ~--- :l __ l'j__ ____________ day oL ------------------------------_ ____ ____________________ 190--~-~in the ____ said county, did ···--------·--···----------------·-----··········---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, <J.~.... Given undec my hand and seal this ....... REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA on the examination day or/¥~ touching --~.in ··················· ..... ... ·,/4_,+-l:;-f ~ 'L'~ the said offence. the yea, ,9 0 p t, . [SF.AL.] �Com,,nonwealth ~ �Hurst's Standard F0rms, Annotated. t f No Hurst & Company, Luray, Va, Certificate of Commitment for Trial. Q . "· [Code, §§3970-71.] VIR0INL1., COl/NTY ~ .............., TO-WIT: To tlze Clerkof tlie/1.~;w;i Court of said County: I,. ~.J-L~..... . . .. ,a justice of said county, do hereby cer- ~R~~···· tif11that I have this daycommitted ...... to tlze jail of said county, tlzat lze mav be tried before tlzeC(Fu.r1,4! court of said county, for a felony by lzim committed, in tlzis, tlzat lze,~,~~3/.~.day J'il'J', of ~ .... , in the said countu,r,~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ Giren ,mder m11hand and seal, this./ 1~~·· ......... , 'J££,i;y of 1 ."l.t;7G .. ~/LI?~ [For certificate, where accused is bailed. see Hur,t's G,iide & Manual, , J. P. [L. SJ p. 112, No. s-1 �~~,#~ \_ (MI , 2i,/?~ ~ ���The co1J.rt ins true ts the t.. at the nine hogs stol ,r.. o;: tr,e 29 sai,: gags vere 1 of jury c. A. 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P'OV"'n ut tho:-; 1•:ith 1 ,,, Vi- ,r, .L inf•truct.1..; the Ju ?Y that -::ice and buyond ,'V ·y_•y co nist;nt the t,_Li.-., th:y l1in innocP-nce, ,:·t1 bt:JJ.it~ c th :n t.lh,/ nltr1C1U[;h eai::wrw.bl0 :-1.i·1t o-.r tnd ,hat th) foctr; t.11~· Ol'l .,.y t tlla t prir:ort;1•, Pl' Vt,n, [ire .11.wt :fir11. hi .. n t. :,1tilty. �r • �r • (' the The Cou-rt inst~uctf"' ..,. that evirtence stolen in the tl"le Rtolen exclusive tO,f::'ord.P r~ presumption tJi.at J)~P,R11.;:ption it that purpose possession incuntbent that jury hogs that ere he stole ifl incumbent to give founn a :reasonable of them, ann i:f' he gives is of it .or cont:rar'lictory vei=i on tri.e priPoner false, but account to sustain recently f'°"'ornt}ie a:fter the we:re r such possession them amt in order to repel upon hin when cal 100 upon fo account of ho" he came into such on the co1.u1onweal th to prove such account believe of the accusen. possession that they if an acco mt. then beyonn i:f he gives a reasonable is is doubt an umeaRoTIP.ble account account ,it aevol-- o:r an increcti . uch account it t~e ble b r other evirtence. �I �' . Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f 1 o. [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, 4000, 40II, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] 11/ze jurors of :lte ~13mmontcealtltof T'irginia,in aad for the body of tlze County o/ ....... \!.~~ ~ .. ..... . , alLdnou·attellrling tlze said Courtat its ... term, in tlzeyear J Jr, (JcM,u ;~-;~;e::"i :·?day ol -~- ~--· 9, 07tJ, upon tlteir oatlzspresent tlzat ~·· ,!I l ~ ~ ~ .. . .. ..,. , ~ .vL~4 ~-K-< ..... J. against tlzepeaceand dignity of tlze Ccmmoruoealtlz of P'irginio. [;ponthe evidenceo~.~~- J/r:,r:,y /Jd4d._1/l}~ C --~- . ••··... , in tlzeyear (I '1 ° ✓-.~, in ·;l~;·;~i~--;owzty, ....... ·············· =····~·········· ·!~ ..~ / ........... o/1£1,t(if✓~ ..... . witness .. swom in ope1z Courtand sent to tlle GralldJury to give evidence. .., Clerk. �f • [ ' --r7' ~ ~ )> -I ;::o C A') Ill l ,t,, rn ~ ... 4 0 ~ ,. ' ~ j r ~· :; ~ ' ::: . " ::, ....... - r r I �r • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l N0 f · 35· [Code, Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, Tilejurors of the Conm:_o~Lf ....._ :.., ...._---~ ~ 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, . J J-1urst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va . pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] rirginia, mand for the bodu of the l'ountu o/ __ · ;_ . _....... .. _ , and nou· attendzng the sazd Court at ,ts · term, m tlzeyear J q tJ7o, -ztJ)Oll tlzezroatlzspreseat tlzat I~~ r:J,_(/~ agaillst tlzepeaceand dignity of tlze Ccmmonwealtlzof riminia. rourt and sent to tl,e Grand Jury to give evideace. ....., Clerk. ------- - -- �~11- 1 i:.~). OP,•••• ~on1,1Jl@~''Y'~altl\ , ..,. { . (?~ ~ INDICTMENTFOg A ~~ I --....... . A TRUE BILL. .~ J,'ore111,111. 71(~~ ~-~ ' ... ' ··., � 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/. 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I fl'ROCK&DINGS -- ��• •• •• • • n,estore th!!rt:fr,,e. i.nthe n11tn(' o{ tb11.• C.otnmon,, rJhb of Vrttm:ia. It) t..OD111l1tnJ \ nu (orlb\\ iii• to ur,•rc h~nJ .lad brint: hctorc n1c-.or .,ome t1,flt'1J._u¾J.::,• V!•~e s:..1id (:C,unh. tbt.'-llOIJ~"' tht.· u\J :.x~,~~111. J~u/f. 10 uni.wer llm t!nal comJJlaint nnd rob'-' ruuherdl:'J.h ,,1th 'l'<'.t:(\tdmii 1c1l-nw. And '"u ""-' n.:11turctl10 ~ummon - �..' t"Oluh.u11.Mtf!lt • t~u.l du• .withw w,11TuM ti, ,,rr•""!ill.11 •••• I ,;. /u·•·ri1tll 111,."'•d} of ~ ,,,f? �Ir t. V:.· t, . 1"1'-•wl'Slu.//ldt--J . ....k. ' ...... ' I 1 • •e., I • ' •'J• • �f • , •• n c\ \, \ , • �Com.-;ionweol~b VB. Frank Sh1!flot1' Charge to the Jury. j,-. t► o · tt 4 ss tind t~• acc~aed. If you find him gu1lt1 as cbnrge4 eeoerts1n hie ~unlebmeot tOPn twenty of murder in the first in the ind1ct~ent in the penitentl•ry yon will w1tb Oeoth, for lite, o•y so ond or by colu'in cent or to- an;, tel"III not leee ,~are. If you rtnd hlm not guilty 41:e_grf)ebul: guilty 881 • yon w111 eay ao and no more. not guilty degree ~r&ru!:3hi!tlett. of curder in tne rtrat of t!ru.rder 1n th" eeoond da3ree eo and oeoertoin you 1'111 b1a pun18hm4Dt 07 oonfinenent in the pon1 tent 111ry not. lea a tban b nor mO'!'e:n11n 21'. ·-eaT9. I~ you find hi.Cl not guilt7 HtorPao14, but guilty aey eo an~ eeoertoin penitentiary of voluntary ~Y oonftne~ent in th~ not lee& thlln l nor moro tlten b yaora. 4. but go1lti eey ao And aaaertetn penitentlery or tr..e ~~loni~s lll!lnBl8Dgntnr yon will hia punishmoni If you fin4 him not guiltJ a~o,ea• or eltner not lee~ 01 auJ or tne re!oniea of 1n~olo.ntary hle punlehm.,nt P.anslaltdoter 07 co:,.•·Lne~ont in the thnn 1 nor mor~ thon 5 yeerd: 1n your dlsore,1on, by a tino confinement not exeee41nij 1 year, in jail 70~ W"ill no~ exceeding $1,000, or botb. or, or by �' • • • • <> .,, .. • ' .,,. ., •r,! ... ,. "" • .... ~0 .. .." ◄ ~ 0 ,) "' "" ~ ~ • • • • • • 0 .."... i " .... .. g? rt ., .... 0 ;, �• •• \ Jnatn.iatt l:.!> b:, r i'euwed cec.: .. 11..at;:r _.,,ta l"'\~llWAl\\th woull she IAU t 'l."0Vl3 one to oe tho o"fnnae l " tt!"O ever ,:=7 t • secom ln ti· hU!"'l.l)terl .:'he Jur~' • ta t l'Gltr l'Jlev'lte the ;ury to t if ll. i t ' 0 13 - tco ••o If Clret .." of "'enao; that 1 1 ruote4 1 l!"d.e?' 0 lei " ie . ..,. der-ee. I.' tho th~ i:n::1ge o 1-te k!llft/1 .,. ;!e:e~A@i 'I l'th6 B Hr.~ n,1 ~ wa.u wt 1..,,.:.1. iell b~rfllte o irv• a e-ed. ot ),:t 1 '" teJ --•aiF'f! erl8tflJ1 l t,tAd end io o.r en ~1-.,'"1C'll:'\ 1r1J11r r'l'l r1ar 1n thtt t o 1c1ll1 e withC11J.t provoos ton wit •• o 4 _13 t e ftO hi ■ lt a ,, ranl 9d WB,.t"rtl oo 11 ,,,,. .-to pro't.eet •I) !:!lett, inetruois siti r:ra.tr: anow l.ba.t. hlB1 tile j G 1 "° t e r olf- a. • o to ,_.,. tlO!l 1 ot n!' t ltllli.t:. • tlte !lll ent iar J dot\d •• 'J •• suo h wa. o, r .. t tlJAt t. irat.n1tJ 0 e Gl# tro e.ct. 1 ro ..t ,. e 10 ed., BO , eot.. a.:, t!Ml .. '"t first l~ru:.tt: of> 1 • 4e.1 .. iu t ' • i i; - T.1 f rev">nti on. b11 ► hP.re mna t bo tlr,e . ho J1,ry t! At rfvlous ~ooc h rta ~OSG8BBi~n c" WO ;"i.V~I " al ,."'J~r �' • • �• '• •• • u~on the Co:i:eo~wealth to prove everJ fact noceau~r:, cirCtD:l~ta~ce /1- an;t re&111onot111daub,; 1.e to a.ur 1ac't necesea17 ore bound to tbc, the n.ocusea. ot any o~:ten~a whatc.vcr, to convict and 1:f' "the-y tove 1YC 111111 the doucw i~ tho snt1:ru coapcrieon evidence, le,,,,sd tMt G of SUCll doubi a::d terus1'1t tells tac ! r, 1:i.,~ Ji 01:12te of the cc~c UbioA. n~ter und conoid.e:-Jtion ot all ot 1,,ie the a1n•e of 1:l:e j,>roro in th•,t condl ,;ion thab they c,:nnot ~"1 ti;;it to nr to con~1o~ i±e ~~eua~i ne aforesaid. 11114 hiw :1ot l'Ui:!.ty wia tl:c cou=; rc~aoll!lble or c1rcumatqnce i:.cral ce:r:. int, 'th•J fee:!.= of the txu.h 01 ob111l:E; oors1c,ion tlle clla-;,c:. �• • • • • �' Inotruot.J.on TM Co••rt rurtl"'r that 1 f a can k!.:l provocation, vol.Wltnry manalaUE;hter. act not to oauae denth unlawful If it -!cl6-cioue, co~ittt>d o! ~lie net 1ft ...ot o! pawe!o:i harm, it 1n self1'efen11e, J~atifY1-ll of ~11,: 1a c1&1ng on a !t. cori• ie~iol"'l or r.=" involu.ntar✓ or in d~fen,sp ~nPt plPa, homicice, .n:• crL-..e. o~ de~inJ.tion, o! m,.1tu~1 i:cm'b...t, be. r\one in but a justifinble "'.111-ty as matter .y a. ::1-P.v.s not likely W1der circu::istar.oea ho~ioido the jury, er in the heat or srPat bodily A hCDicit'e relation, instruct• a:':.!)6-her 1n t'he heat su!tic1en~ ur.lawful l"o is f\.'1 ~,:. 1n1-.ent1cd mansl~Ugbtor. of o. nenr -k ia not an sno tr~ ~•rpetrator �• -, co!:'.t a ''('l: ft tl" . • '9~ • , • •• • tI At 0 ' • ClTO"LC! • • • l• ,. 'l;I ... ot ' ~ • - l .... .o . •• ~ • 10? .c • • t ll'tltl ♦ • ' • Cl 1 • .tr·J. . -:s.t j e • 0 • ft .: •'1 ~l ' .~-... • 9,-( 0 .. 0 l:;i) • ..' - I l 3t- -· • •• : - t ..:i r -·- • 1 • !,-,; l ; lo �' '• • lllotructio~ The Co1.1:-t lnatru:~• Shi~ett n:-io~~ on i.l1fll:~iaJ,.t. ,odily tho j1.1ry that or ""oTf'~ber or !w:i&•lf • to t, :.t, if :::r.d for inj1.1ry to 111, orotll•r tlla-a rea.eonttt-1)' a,p~c.nd aAJ.d 'i;rot;;.r To. ,:.,y 'believe tl'.111purpoe~ toMi• flhinctt, :!'ror.t u,c o! pre-v,,..nttng the occueed aceufttd n,.ceno ry ':o i!e!"e-nd hie n,,.., lroanent bodily ha.-:: • �• • •• • _... •• •• 1"'fil r., • r 1.01 11:i'.'1.oc! Te- "4 lo "•on.c • • l ::•~·~ l • • 0 • •' " I •o :,'al" ~.: ao .t: ..n • 'C" 1... • 0 • • ... • 1 J ~ • •• • ::_ • �• the ovicttnce }3ust•r a1'sault, 1m the harm. Sllifl~tt tb 0 t ll'rll?lk Shiflett in tl1e ho\i&P of noy<I naid :Buster outsiAe i:io.d, 6h1:l'l•tt :ado = unjw,t:!.fi•d Shl:!'lett an attack o1 said housa. t.h~n saif nseoUl.t os and t 1 nt aft•r •~oh on ltranl< Shif'lett .Fl"Ell'J~ Shifl~tt ha~ th~ r1-·t �' ,; ,.., 1:- f,:... =-' ,f ~· r::-.. " • V 1' f'- t $' ~ I ,r 3.. ~ ~ ~ ..•' ~ ~ ....- ·J.:.,~~ _ t ... , I .._ I \ -....· t •• ~ " ld 11.1..tI ' .,: • ~ ., "- . " I ,._ • ~ . • 1 0 .. I -: • - tt •• l • "lo • t ~ ",~.n.\. • ~ • t-i .. ~ I{: o•,x ! ,. l • - ..,• '.• .l - ., Q .. \ ~ " l �l;!STRIICT IOll l1o Ever,y U:..~6i.tr.ful ;.omic!de _l__. m-1.Jetbl!' ~1t!:er CU!"d.i!'!" o:- ll:r-'11!leughter 1 it be 00'! or thP. othc:- del)f'~i!a U,POn tl:~ :-,eans by Th.1ch a.no\ 1th~•!l-er it ,.nd on r.r.ether was "ccOt,pli •hed ir. with malice mr,l1ce, it to onuee de4th 1& ~urd~r. o~ serious in the t.ent If done !s vol~t.azy of an Wllair!ul 1nte~ded ~• cauoe cot lu~r0, an~ 'frtth of a ouaden p~••ion I~ it bf!' don~ in~~~ con.~iaei~n ma.calP.U£;hter. act bodily l<eo.pon, o:- 1n the >...at of ::·J.:ual o<>:,bat, a.r:t1inQ on euf ..... 1cit"ttt ?)ravoentio-0, it 1t did Tlho perp•tratec. If the uc~ vms ~<>nc with a deadly or not. or by ~eeu.e likely the per•on fe.lonioua, 4eath or sre~t iy a meana :eot lil<ely bodily hnl'ID, it =d not ia involuntary o,m- olau.;hter. A hot.iicide relctior., a plea cor.:wittf'!'d in eflll! de.fene.e, u~der c!~ct.meta.~o~a of self .et, 1~ not pel'J)etro.tor defenu. M unla~ <>!' the jf or in d~fe11ee o! a noa.r t~at W'Oald~uetit)' he hil::tsftlf !lat! !r.f'lic!e• ho!!lioid" "tet is not but n juetit1n·o1e ailty O! any erii:,e. s~cr. relation t~• ho,-.iciee, tntal on 9"0ll!!d, a.r.d the �r cL• ;.rJ ,. ■ I L - .- u ('let', . o f no ., •• " ••• •• • " • • .t L • • if • J l , I'(.. ,1 I .•1 • !J.£r• • ti •• " ,L • 1 \ ,.,,., . •• J : • I �r:JG'!'RUC':! :o:::!lo l!alioa or r.nlioe aforethou1:ht do1r,1 1ti•0hief, ..-J,e:her r~Yene;a ~ain.s~ ...:1~ t!ece ...~~~ _Z__ . 10 any for-",e<I dao1&n of ul e1n;; rr0r1 '4.. ::"•olir.g 4lilp o: fro:, w.!ekeMe.!r of r.Atrell or o"' ...h• 1':e!'lrt 1::i ~e:;.4'rJ. J, by the 1o lliot!nguiehed ~urder law into !llU~er in the first de.iroe !Ind 1:1.1rder ic the ••oon~ (.ai;ree. 4 l"urder -1:iob 1• perpetrate..,by starvifli:, or eny other 1• ::urder 1n the wil~, ::"1::-st degrte; poieon, deli'berate all lying in "'111t, and preJDe<!itated o~ber :m:rder la lllUrder nu::..!er, ir: the, aecond degree• l!lver-✓ unle.wful holl'.ic!de aeoond degree. In order to :nurdr,r 1n the first n.~~ to ~el~ce 1o ereeu,.,ptively to ol•vat• the lllUl"der in the offenee ~ degrfi"f'!, tl.Jc bur 11cn ie on thf" Col'!'Con\tte.lth, t.he ofrennc to ~n:t~laughte= the burden 1& on the �/ ••• 0 • • •• • • • • • !11 .I 41 •• • + - I ' V • ♦ �-.. IJ1S1'RU0TI0!I ?[o._.,,{"-_ The oou:rt 1netructs tho jury that of do~th or eeriouo bodily harm at the bands of an aesailant, if h• 1B without b<!~ ae f•r in fault soge fli..lt if a man who ie in 1nu:11nontdanger on tho difficulty, in br1nR1ns he 1'&9 declined ne he ce.n lri~h eefety, resist o:r though further conb'-t lmd retreated the attack of b!a aaaau.a.~t with e~oh force as l:ISYbe noooaenry ,mdor tho eireumetancoa protection from death or eeriouo • may, bodily harm, to bie �6/,,, �!rh~ Coiut 1J\stl'!1cts oi thir..t.""e tr-1ttc~t.06 aori..tng r.ttn to honest ts-bls !.lC"tWll tH ..li-0.u 4.t.:i_ar. t.te jury U!at c:un, ,hon a::s to tuc ...~nt::e. wt:u ccnvictio~~, cr!n1w.i~ly tllu :ic.t:«huliey oi r•- ~ ... li.11t1-:, dCt th~J ~ill tot re.3QOf..lOl:, ~u. Ce a~ld r~~pon- 10 .. u J?.!lltJ.e:e uo "'<>-:nt1 .c.x.-'tlf,t, a::' ;At:. ��I.."STJnlCT Io:I IJO Wllen tea th re&ul to frOJll of a sudden vol\intaey inflicted 1n tlle co-bat., without- tr.alicei- n1o=ethoug),t, thl! k.!l ?>.ar.el~Pr; tisht mortal """ mthout in ~ing and retrented !.o;:..e tr with that recondly, not ed by the d~oo•sed ht! killed the 'l/hl!n there gre~t bodily lir~& fro~ ""' aftPr •nfety be:fore the tha rt•ceased upon hie, the evi~enee unless hiceelt the t!v>t the nortr~ nor inter.de~ on the .Plea of further combat/) 11' froc, tt ,:,ere be~ttng r.o ~l>l>&r~nt ~e•1EJI1 ec,unet meana r.ot caloulateC on t'·e t~ 73.a purtrued a:r.d ~t~'tC-~- ru, Md declined c!eceo.aed to protect ban, to eih..ow, o:- renounce<!. the he killed to be he111 excusable 't~on:;it ~ Ju_"':'bel!e~e ael:-de~e~ae 1r..£ is the aot on the 1n bringing ~a"J.lt., he quit h•at harm. The acc.u~~d is ex.c1,,uulble. tault ,.,, ta:r "" he could blo,u """ &iven;e.nd, from gl"Pct bodily inJury the burden ie on the prisoner th"t ho eitl:er cUffic..U t::, or, Ill'! ~.d 1..YJor-do:- ~.o juati!'y B'round Of aelt-detene:c, firet, 7 -- Me lire J~r,;- at.ould injury or to ir.nict fur,~~r "1"18given "to l)r.o-duce d:f'Rth. be~ya ta wi.'l.teh �• 0 • •• •• - t • • t • - • • • �• • • q To conatttuta it an) 1 ■ ~o~ e~ •a•~ry pa.:-tieul~r 3uol, 1nt~nt1on t_ o.i. -:.;e len a wilful, t ~t of =.y cor• l.l!.ng. t ~ deliberate ~ ti~e into ! ,ct1on p.1o~ exietonce Md pren~Aitfttod to kill to~~ tor to.ec; k1l11r1, ehou.ld •xi•t oft~• the f1 ret t~ed. ~i.r-.e at the �• �The Co~rt i~~tructn jury t!iat to p:-oteot ~egard the defenao hlr•t>U' "1l$ against to the neceaoity the jury th.at to v.r-1£(,out a oAae of g:-e-.io:a t:!li<t will in eel!' de.fen Ge, the aecuead the necessity, for a mAl'labnll of a.no~hel" 'by a prctcnee to protect nec~••ary hia own life, or 't:<>'.1!.yhal1ll; a:,4 t!-at ..-1th justi~; the sla:,1ng must not have nontfully not in nny o<Ule Justify or neet"eaity of anotu:oceuiOnf'c1 the killing • unlet£: he were ,1itbou~ f''lUl t �• �// The Court inet:ructe the jury that whore u homioide h1u1been ooim:ittad Wit~ a decdl7 napon u.e.e of suol he does weapon Allll •r tb, l•• am.~ 11•• =llce i:. taken from •.he to in teed th t which or wh1oh 18 tbe 1ml:ladit1te or oeoooee.ry \w ooneequon..>,e of~ ue.T• ' IZ The jury are 1nstruote4 froQ the ertdence that orlJIJ.ne.l.17 inti.ru,te e-.,n thou~ tbe 4oce oe4 thi ■ the 4efende.nt 1n tilling tl:4 t and= bbiflett would not 1n la .. w. II. Sh11'lett. fr01o1the •T14•noe t~.at ~ranlt Shiflott they 1111'7 belieTO juotify or exouoe ::o 11 you belie•• de~lberat 1rili'lcl7, J)TOQeditatedly Wld with mfl11oe afor•thoueht, th•n be 1& ,,..,_1Jty of lllll'nlor in the first ••re killed degroo, 17, the dooeaeed, �r,,o bU1lty iJr..l ~ rw1•~e ,1 on llo. tri..c o~ in!loccnc~ pr~~Ul~p~i~n pHte 011 t; *e Ce'.:l:::oU:.c-1th t~-c 't".i~cn gu.11-; b.a 11:)nC. :--c..:111-..?: ..~c;e a.out~. ccnai~e~3~1o~ o~ ~bu •hole w!toeew~s ~ll•r• ..il"'U. J.Oubt «..:. to the ll:!.•• - no t g,111 t;,. c~se, It 1~ A-a~ ~:!8 Tor 01 rrovir-c.. l:ta t!°xretore-, t:' ..fJ cl:-eua.:J't:s=..ce.~sb~n ax1at■ 1Jl ---- upo.::..a ~~s~i=-Q.n; c= ~he 1n nid.eLce, t1,e t11nda or i~e Jar:, a re so DDble 11111: o:. thq 1Jccueeil, they sl'-owld ind. �' �• • • A reasonabl~ ce..--..p1.riaon Ari min(\a that o! the tlouot is that c'J~!l!rte:-~-:!c.:, o: jurorc state &.~ irt sucl'- oon<!..ition they r~~l ah abid!.ng t~..e ~u~lt ot ~~c accused. canvictj.on ot tiltJ case which. :-:e e-::-!~t"":oe, l4tavee tl't.nt tht:,• cannot to a cor~l ce:tainty after tJte &ay o~ �' • • . .. • l • �• • • • r DlSTRUCTlOil 1;0__ ~e Court i11struot11 tho jury that oucl, doubt es IJlC.Ybe honestly eome substantial tho offenne evidence and materiel ohergod. " reusonable d oub't. is and reaBottnbly anta:rteinad taot eoaantinl as to to the proot of A roaoonnble doubt must be besed upon the or bo such as 1s euggested by Lha ovidonoe or grm.> out ot the ov1.dence 1tsolf, or out of the absence It nm.et not b• an srbi trnry et..-tial /!J __ • in ordor to wnrrnnt of a mnterial llJI foot or of materiel by tho jnry in order of iJ.Jatericl doubt. to find and=e•escary It wat ecquittnl. foots a vo1~tct ot matnrial evidonce. be serious and eub- It muot boa doubt neooece.ry to be believed of conviction, oircumstonceo. and not �• • • �• lt:&tructioi: ~ -a...""""t !!lat:::uc~:, :-e.~zombl~ 't.~o Ji;.r:r t~ t if -u,- t-~ tJ.oi:01; !l~ ~he r1SO!ltir :;:,;- be i;uilt7, that O.on t 112 his lo1'r. d.O.:.b t 3B f,:vor, w.i :!int. hi 1:1' the- StCO!"i &-.1~~,1 C-t""l.e: of o= ~!ltit o;;:r he lt.l.LL:lllB~ ==l-i.;: .,,er, j!> ..-ccr. tt.:,t. ...o"Utt 1ri i,".lilt:,' o~ tho 1'.AVe reoqona'bic tho I a~..)ulil they iu.vc rcason- ~1lt;, of murder tbt.j !1nCI. in the .;.liou!u ti.Dd. t.!.m and 1r t!:oy h1tTc • ruaonubl• o.oubt as :::.,, 'Ol!ei:l:.•r he be 5Uilt7 ='!lBOl._, reaol~• ie 6'111t7 o'! :mra.t:r l.n tt.e 1,: tl:e •ec.:n:1 "~~r•e. c,ollbt aa to ~-'°' D~ nt\e 01 v::!.1c.t. t: .• t they at.all !J.11:'31'::-"t", tc 'Jl:etl:t:r I: !.iA 1,nlty Uc:,- grad.o O- off 4o&r•o or t.le s•co!'ltt dogrce, rt,,-st atce ~ ~il.e; ~o. _/~ ut all, i;u.,7 :nwi, _1.-t·or of t1.e ::.1cuua~u.itna. tiC(lUl't. �' •• • �.. ,· • • • • c~r--:;:u.'!'E o:, ·,n:ur:c.:.. o :r o-f' eai t : 0 Of+, Ir lll.1a, 1n a.a ...or i :, :..r: unt e • vr.. rio ~ t ir. it ...~c ,l l .Frank u: • th c • 4 il "<." l • ••' Bid lie for iff'e t s na • 1~ • 'tho rt in li2 :llld ' there r.l T r the 1 Fa ,, b a:r 1 re kni 'e, n et t 1 • .. 31, 1f ◄o ~1 1 • 11 Ir l t • b, l 1 ar 11 " A n e :I u in 1 • t 1 .•. . if"'J.ett, A:: co the J the 881 l 11•• ef rtl; th& 0 'r-,; =ne r e 'I b le rta C ir t !!nett hiz:,, t e BB 110• id 1 • 1 :rot der a i y 01 t C, 17, let U • lly 1 t the 1a. 0 • ti 1 r, 1vo Tl C t - " iod. , 1 ' .e n eao o:! 4 �l.u ,_ ~ I '.Lt-••/l~ ..d [/..,,if k I I-: ~ '~ I I l>-T I!- /,.. ,...~ , J/ ~ I Lt ,1,,-,..,,__ / '~"- 1~.__,___/- • 4 .. ,, ,__,_ ....... ,,....,,~1 V ' t. ~- ,f ~/c ~~·.:..t P.• 7 ,.....~ - ,..-; I~ ... , '---u.:.'/"-AA.,.,/ ..; ~~ c:_ .(4,, I 7t-. "'-{ . _, "-L ~ •«<~. .,.~/ I. /,~..,_ • • ~ a: . "-..r..., •• ' ' ' ' 'v • • . ., "' J ... ~H Q p '•u ,.'". ~!i! ~ m ., ~ .. • .. .... ,, • �• • ( ~ -< ............ �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault AND murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Assault Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_225 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_205-commonwealth-v-frank-miller.pdf d1909096207e70af867581f7809f4bd3 PDF Text Text • • '• .. C(>t111non,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKJNOJ-J,\~1. To•wit: IN Tl1E CIR.Cl}IT COUR.T OF SAID COUNTY : • 'l'lk: Jilh.,re. vf Uk l"!Hlllt•a\\clth .. ,010 11(•\Yf.Ht..11<li.nS-:" tht. 11:'-id (~11111t 1.i thr1r "' t!Qlb;, rf ,7,giu n, n itt-.J."t ,.-s.~;{_ . t ..k ~'~ -cnl th·1t, /(.,-;-; .. !-•• ;:--••-ll•.. ,.•. ( •• - ~'.{' • , ~r .._ • ~ I ~ . '~ - ~ t , .,i""'L ," fl I -, - ..,_.,.•/. _Ji\,. .Ji\!..,:-----~· J u ........ -1 I ' 1-. '(. • ... I • I., ~~.1L,,. r-" • l . .1:..d. ( ~ J~ .,_.:..lJ,.._. .... , l- • • J..._ --i.~l- -~ '~ k}' , •,:,, .. "' - ,1 ~~ {- . ~ L, '-- " . .......... . I ,( \·,mnk. " ' I' ,-.~-'4u l l ' :.0,•.-i.,t. ,-'l - .....i - ~· h ,I 't , •... CILrlt. "' ' �• • •• • ~·( ,, \ ♦ ,.,::;.{ )> -I lJ ~ CIll r , ·- I -, ~ \,, )-. ~ ' I • (D r r ~ r3 ... -.,,.. ::I 0 ?"~ -.... •" ~9~ 1 i 0 '-7 y • < r:: ~ :::r � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank Miller Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Break and Enter Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_205 Baugher Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_268-commonwealth-v-frank-b-wise.pdf b0b8fa4bd61e5c245aeabac7f0dfc68e PDF Text Text CIRCUTr COURT or- ROCKNGIIAM COUN'I V .f 1 ) Term, ti) 7 h11i b,t...-cu swoni iu OJ)t"Jl oourt us a wiLOess lx'fnro the Grand Jury. C'lerk, �YnruOG tuJIDIIU:>Oa 'IO TIIOOO TF.oJU:> .._,..,,...____ ._....,_, """..... .n,D �CIRC011. COURT OF ROCKINGHAM COlf~TY I f. I ha.'.bttn ~w-om'I 'llJdl('r)Urt ua .-.tu~ Gnm1lJury. hi 'xe t.))l"- - �' ,I I I �1'llilX ... ~fll .na Jllfl ctNA& 19ir e ..i~ ��• " • • iJ .: .Ju.:.. \. ,.... d .e • u.ill .. ._ .urJ \ r - -~... ..:.1 bt.d c en ...';1.:r• 1:1gb...inot U • ire of w:.1r:r1ag It., �" \ • • .., '• . 0 .., .. • b ,. t • . ' l t • 0 ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Frank B. Wise Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_268 Trobaugh Wise https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_242-commonwealth-v-ford-car-no-4675923.pdf 45205433b86441608cdddc93b3bf14bc PDF Text Text • Report of ••le of car !lo. 46?5923 To the ?.on. \. !I. Haas. Judgo t:ourt or the Circuit of Rocltirr)lmo Co1111ly: Report of ealll of the ~bove car. eold. June 2. 19::?l. • - Hoceived Juctlonetn' J. - .tor ......... . . ............. ce.r -:I,. F, Blpckburn. D. ~. £~an. ' Clerk Com.~· AOV. hand.' 'bille Prem. fee to officer on oar r1e .. ning & gua car and oil t"wo& one-half on car mo. etqrnse floating & aervir1a notiee Sher1rr•a »~lane• to Slate . ............ . :ii 5.(10 4.0o 10.00 ....•.•..•• 1~. i;,15 ........... 25.00 2.00 8.76 co,uaissiona Dlackburn, $320.00 ' ............ & News Record • Clerk. pd. 1.00 wa..rrant 21.00 on SU'e to J.p. 2&0.~o J:;20. 00 $l20.00 w-!i-2J~r! \ of aockingha:D County. Sheriff, • 1 �• " ' • ~ J . . ... ...... -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ [ - ~ ~ .s::-- '-0 G'- 1'l I (.!) • 0 o -...r c... • ~ • ~ • c,. • • I ~ ~ e,. f . } (" � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ford Car No. 4675923 Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_242 Haas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_241-commonwealth-v-ford-car-no-389080.pdf 873dc82df83c26c1ad79b7f6ad3e1167 PDF Text Text • • Re_port of .. ,le • • ot car Jlo. 389080. To the Hon. T· ¥. Baa.a, $udge of the Ci~u1 t Court or ffoclti~6.t1 County. of aal• RepoTt or th• abo~e oar, ooid llay 26th 1923 • ..----___..----------..- -- -- -------- ---- - --- - ..----- - ------- ---- ..- ..-------rleceived for ~a.r ..... Auci1oneer, J. ... , .. ,. ~. Blackhu~n. D. \f. Ean•an, ClerJc.... .. , t're,n. 2 1/2 aonth otora.ge Advertieing olll....... tlree. ?oetJng noti;t notice.... Sheriff• ◄ .oo Com. Atty.... P. L. Dovel. Eixlng . oi!, 10.Q0 1'••·.. on co.r... 2~.00 8.?!'> 11.23 and po... 2,00 & aer~in& 1.00 8.60 Commiasion..... Ba.la:'1Ce to the !SU:1.te.paid. J. llh okburn, Cl u-lc •••• v. lo 10.42 tad.oil !,/ j ~-Sheriff, ~righ..,,. County • $86.00 • �• • . . • • - • .. • • • I • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ford Car No. 389080 Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_241 Haas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_282-commonwealth-v-f-williams-and-f-augustus.pdf 06f9f551b6cfb06fc5be89a01cb335fa PDF Text Text CCIO{OllW&L'l'll01 VIRGlllll: !o the Sheriff of Rooklngham Cou.nty, Greeting: You are berebJ oo-Dlle4 to aumm.on Plo;yd llillieme to •w••r before the JUdge of the Circuit at the Court HOllee thereof, ,Tanury, you atond and rra r¥>ee Augnetue at 10 o 1 olook, Court of I!ookin~•m a.m., cwnty, on the 6th dey of 1926, to 1netl'er the Cotml)onwe•lth of the 11isdeu:eenor of whiob illdicted. And th1e you eball not •mt under the penalty then and there this Writ. llilzleee, .T. r. BLACl!ltlRlf, Clerk of our said of ilCO. Court, And have at the Ooun House, the 26th day of l>eoet:t>•r. 1925, end in the 150th yeer o! the CommcnlJ8·slth. �, • •• \ =~ • • ~-i. \> .... ~ t • --1\ awn a• ' • \~ f .,t r .i'~ 1'"" l' • I • • • •• • n I t • t{ t ~ .k :0 ' It • • t ('....., r ~ • ! ~ ~ l •• • • • • • l ' '-II t-. • -.( J • I ~ \ �" • \ In the C1i·u.u1t. -:::our~ of e@U CoL11\ty: Th" Jurore 01 tho Co=nweo.l O! tho OOWlty oi RocKtngham, rll 1 ta Octobor r1o;d term, tho Bllld 0o11rt upon tho Ir 011the do pro~•nt 1925, 1h11~ •n• _ da:; of ______ _ l.02£_, Olld th~ I? t:Ac-day of ~~-d,;~~'.li--~~-, l~i::c_, dq to al., a~ oolate I.ho said 7107d t.:> eeo.b other ~r(len.~ dur1r:._e all S. Wrl~ht. I.Lot.en. wltr.essea to give aiu oobab1t. t\'lth on~ Zr1ir:o•e AJ.gu.atcaa. 11 .. 1.&JILS6..cli. Pl°l:1-ne~s ::1e;...s1.11s nol Thia imlct7 Jar, Bild now nttondlne. the bod; w1111a.,,e, ou fro,., that .1,. th in ,;nd tor evidemo tte ti ...• &..-oressld I sg111,lnat Uie le folUlll on the :eetlmon, 04 • ?~ jreen, Char-Lle aworn iL c.-oart a.rodetnt. • • beJ, cl tUrl lllla=e. oac• I o! V. • and W, h!:l:tore ~.ha eel rand �• ..., 0 0 .." "".,.. -... ... "' " .. -i .. ... 0 >, a' ... ,-, I:, .. ,-, ,,..~ :r l)I ~t ..., ::< .. ", ... ,., .• .. .. "" p. •• ",_. "., • . ,., "' • :, 0 "' ., ... ,- n 0 ~ .. .... ...... i;. ij ~~ 0 0. -s, ◄ ... tn, .. .. " 1,- ,_, Ji:: " ., " 0 .. - ":.,' '" e. !i- �I $~.-uJ.,.4k ~J£-•-z..e44 - :, 7,, .. .,-... �� 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 1925 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Floyd Williams and Frances Augustus Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_282 Augustus Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_164-commonwealth-v-fannie-king-alias-fannie-minor.pdf 19c5a5b79446759b358205dcb9d73c2c PDF Text Text State of Virginia. County of Rockingham. To-wi1,: • , TbCl-c-atl' tN'n-1' • n I \ lbi .. - �• cl ) , I h.•uml �J.,,_ ..."'.,"'' ih t>f Vtrg111!f!., ""n t:J-, ~1"!'T''t 1t ">f -,11.\"' 'l)"'Mtv: 'i') 11.-t, t.h~ t:iJ'"C"lit 1,. 111'"'-,.1'1$,~ .f11""tt~1111 'Jf"' •i,.-, 'J!t\'1 1,n.f'.\.,u• D~""t.1,.,,tb~t l "l'\fl'J t-O tti4' j"-1, l")f' ,, - 1/,1:,,/"'/'l',...,,..tf,r , II/I POC'~'1~"n19.m ':?tMt'-", t'>--.1 t: •"1'1 aly- ,U,t,p').\1-.- a'IC ~.. l~'lt'''"'' 4\fl1(1 t:h1'1 1"P --,r,11M1tt..,1 ,,tl\"1."lt' f'!O'mt;y, tl\'lt r,~nmty lAH1.~"l' '!'\t f"o"' P r.-1,,,,y • 1)~ f•\11.fl, 't\'lq; 1.l"'1..')t1 l)"'J,1.?'r~ '"-1 l:~,. c-:Pu't11tt..,,'1,\I'\ \ll'1'l ... ) t.lv~ CU"'O'ltt- t,n, 1 1,"1•1t, o-r /)~t?1'-,,.,1q\O,U'1l•.,r,J11v,1D'\\1-,l'l'l,ty •'11 • .,,,14 o...., oa...t•,-t11:t,f11".'l.,.,..,,'11•1!\l-\l.,,"l1."I 'lt1l~ /' 01·•~"1 1P.'l1.,..~ h")~-1 •~'i11 "l1t. . "'"'"' """ !')-,.- t,y "'"lW1tY,•1'> ""b•T~ ij~t•~" l}i,n,•.l\~ •.i ,.. ..-1.ti, ,,., •.,.,t 1'-li-1 it">~""'- t)"?t?t)11t"" 1"4 • 11.,l'l>"'l• t'> �• • • J ~ J<!;(,~ • J . hi:, 1r -•- ;....; .j;j, • '"1 t1 • • N -~ • ---- I 1 f: 1 "-.,· I 1l .r. ~ }\ 1 J �Con11non,vealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCk.lNGHt\~I. To-" it: IN THE Cll~CLlr COURT OF $,\ID COUNTY: upc,n lh,·ir u:,lhs 1•rf".('nt sh.lt.... .. .. A ;,,Wl-Vl t,£, • ' J 7 l"r,on ibc-c,'i.dt.":tt.C of /tI':P..~ --- ···"''°'· ..i.. .. .. Cleek. �,,,. \ ► t/'t1 t :::'\ i ~ ~ ~ ~ ,t )> (' } ;j✓ ~ ::0 C f1l [D -r \l r ~ ' ... •= (") ~ ~' ,: ;: 0 " r. ~. r,..- 3 30 ::I ~ ..._, r..... . 2-z ,... ~-.,_.,. Q ~ i::, ~ .,, r .: ,. 1 "' z ~ ::I'" :--1 fr-.-.r-- I I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Fannie King alias Fannie Minor Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_164 King Nelson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_110-commonwealth-v-etta-caplinger.pdf 4f0519b139bd10ca80b9f1dab3088aff PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending m.~ .................... of Virginia, the said Conrt at its ... in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190.~ ..,.. against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon theevidenceoL.~'.c~···~····~~ ..~..... ~.K ..f..~ ... f witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...... ..................................................................... Clerk. �\.': Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. b- ~ /4~~ k ~ ~.~ A TRUE BILL. /Q&,/ft[,:/4,q Foreman. l I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Etta Caplinger Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_110 Caplinger Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_092-commonwealth-v-erasmus-a-hulva.pdf a30a3463d4b90bf96949fefce74fc37a PDF Text Text h.11.,~- /4.A.4' ---· &~~~ vs.Jh & A ~Mv~ Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockinf! ham County, the original papers in the above ccise. ... ,................ ~~~ ...fl,((£,,~ ........ . --~·-·······~~.&.~~ :~;j;t~'P=·· r=:.. /)~fLl~o/ ;9~::_t:::_ --············--·---------------·---·--·--··················---···························-····--·-·· ��'11heNews-B.eg-lster Harrisonburg, Co., t • • . Va. °' \-:SUHPO.Ji~N.,\. 5l)...c /. , s,J The Commonwealth of Virginia. 4J{,.J."l<t.~f/ To the You {ll'e of .. hereby c01nmandeil ,., lfatdct---Greet;ng , a ______ lt,_4d._1,,,_'::1'_~-------------------- to si1,111,mon_________ [;. ___ 1::P•,•~:cf~,2~tf: ii1fz,•••~•••··········••:nJ:,ce :~.•a::.D,~t;:: :; ..£i._,J;;;;nk<,v:.... ............... ... 2....'"-"'"fo a~d th•Umill to 190 .. a,r.( __ ,_-.--·--·-·------~ -·--·-·_____ ~ ..--·······-··---·····-··. ·-··-········~----w-i..) ,ay on f - ~c,~..-i.A;.. i~i,n 1-n-rd;tf;1'of controversy in, sr1id Goiirt depending ;-f'-L:-___{.(:_~-- _____ ,__} __ j ____ if._.:f ____ 4 __ !-,- -~;41.,d~y.-:_1,_ __,;____ _ behalf ___···-····. _. ---.. · r. ancl 'L(;nr;letennined, beture,en fe-/J_,__:.f1--L _______ L__________ ~---✓~ -----~J_~----· _f __:_____ L'---------·--~_k1Ack-rA..'1,. And this ___ n,,c__________________ slwU in no wise omit, f L li)l.✓t .f iYff1_i_?.'.'(.___ ----'. ~1... __ ~ 1 ~1.t,- ___ J_..(_~_l_,. __ iMiiler the penalty of £100. 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II ' - '' . .. ,, ,! , •, ���/Juv~~J-.4 . el ~_,,,---...,.,.. 4--0 & ~ t -C~ <71~-:-k~~ I' 7-/A--L~~-::::::-, C./'1,#~,s tlf ,.';,f-M U ~ /JA A . · a,,..,4,- ~ L.,,,..~r-_~ o/-~M~~ .J ~ ~ t?-4~~ ~~aL---;z;: ~ ��f , jz;;f ~ J,,;J.1j7-L~ /\.L ~ , f Cl!J~~~ V ~ 7I {.r ~ / c) t:dir.[p_ ~~ u_,~ 1:.U~~~ /Jl6-r.vevt-ri.!l~~ [J. ;.. ~~ SJ" ·~, ~ U/r-e__l ~ I/ )t,L~~I<" c.Ark>z,~~~ y Yr'kt~.LJ/JA--~ /'l a...~ I }d,n,-,-z_ {.,~ 9t:t~t)r~ u,y.. rf-< . )1ti tA... c-( flA.~ W Lui-- ~-__..,___.,r--r ����\ J .,C) I I ':I •• , 7J /0!'7 --- ---- 7/-.J 'J,,,'V I 7, n I M- ... �I t.7 Ji 77 J~-7- ~ 7f7J I I.Ii I 7-7~ ~ 7,oV I 01lo/' .J)-.:J-t, v . /· I 'j u7, 1 ) �aL~Jhr;)_r1,;~ ~ ~~ ~/ ~ i'- ~77~~ . ~r_<(_ «._ ~ t'l¥-o~ ___ ,,.,.,vr,,,mfrrv:/dJ ~ 2 _ ��COMMONWEALTH OP VIRGIHIA, -rrrn, M, COUNTY OF R0f"1K ':'HF. C RCUIT COURT OF 8Ain Il The jurors o.f the o.f t.he Co:mt.:v 0C";tob~r., in sell., th?. year 1906, rr•.is A. Hul va on tne Runion' nirection 71esterly ts, S.[Jiri creek r:; Hulva not !'",lw atd so to do, against rr.ix ~.ITCS Rfri th£1re i:1aving thereof, he the d.2.y i:r~.o- in a 11ortll- -.vine, ardent ,~aid C0unty, said ]:rasn:uo A. a lice1 se .fro4, t11e st.ate peac-e ari.d dignity the of said nbou t t~· o i:.ihis ir. 1st unla-;1.ft1ll.' at. t.he re::adence road its +hpt 1\:10~, ['.nd the Co--..i11ty,did said Fadely f'rorr. Coot.e,.. st.ore liquors .:-.alt the in t.o one Georg8 oP.t.bs pre.s~nt day o.f' July., t1 c hos Court. at s~id t'hf! "..1.P0nthfdr 1907., COUNTY: j_n ann.. for Vireinia, no·,,, at.tending t.he 15th bet,-;een r1:1-tail, by "'h~ yeRr in J.t~ras::.us A. Hulva of com.:on eal t.h of f Rockingha::- . ., and tern:., Sept.e;;r.ber 0-WI'J': c.r Virginia o.f Vir- o.f ,,h·. coi:r.01r:ealth g.inin. on t n afores,3id thfti Presf"!lt th~.t Eras::-.us A. Hulvn bet·;ree S'lid t.ho J.st. dn:1 of April, la;-r.t·u11J, b~· rf'tai of sell, SEl.id F.rnsr:-.us A. :n. 11-~1nrf,h:"":r~n ~.0 t spiri ard.e ri,US so 1, to one 1907, nion's 15th ";he r;. creek frorr. Coote~ l_v .-u.reC"t.i0n and in the storA 1.icense t t.he _pe:::ice ancl dignity do '\gains id Count}', ro~d about t: o :-:.il6s ?ine ~~-id F.ra~- fro!!. tlH" State: of un- r~r-i~_once county, he tl"f' an'l did cPi0 · P zaid ari · J.T.,xt.'..i.r,.s +herPc:f, .,iwre havinG a: of 1,larc. ~t the GC'nre~ Fadely, on th<:" Hul va ot then to ye~.r t,he t.s., rr.:-J.lt. liquors A. Hn].va Virr;.irLia in 1 c.o :further of' t.he Corr.:c.onw~altll o.f Virginia. t:ne ju.ro ...8 af'ore~aid An" present ear that 1907 drunk 1 sai._ L Runion' n creek Coo tf:s st 0:-<1 in :::ixtu.:-Hs thereof, h;:,.ving A. license t litiir Eras;:-.uo A. Hul va on the said ,mert, sold, U.tJOl! count. at road s:i.id , oid N•.t.11..., a:foresai.d. 22d da~- ur la-;:f'u 2.y sell the res.1.d.ence or ::iait he tne f'rcr.-. t.ha ::iaid Erasi:.un ~ -A.te of by :rc-:tail, J\. Virginia n,:,t to be Hulvr. so i'ro1:1 r::nl t : ~_qaor.~ al d. r.0t tl1en to the direction ErntLrly Arn..flnt n.Piri ts, . '.~ .Aur;ust in the J.;1"'R.sr.-.us11. Hul v a on about. t7ro :r.::i.les 1.n a Nort <''tnt.,r., -r:rine, or ci.o fur co, 3.T0_ agnin:::;t thero the �-------- -- ------------ �P~?..c~ and .. i ni ty Upon the Wi tllAnser:i evi1e f t.hfl ror.-.r:-.onTTTea_ th of ce of' Virgini::.>. -------------------=----------- nworn in open C0 t. 2-nc. r, :r.t to t.hP gran' jury. �-~ -~ • . t r \ .J ';¥ - ~ { ~YAf t -' �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF R.OCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIR.CUIT COUR.T OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . t1e 1 sai·d comt· at 1ts · .............. an d now atten dmg in and for the boay of the County of Rockingham, ~e-ntr,...bf~r , ... N . ..... , ... : ....................... · mt · h e year 190 ..... 7 , te1rn, upon their oaths present that. .......................................................................... A. ~ =t~~ t.'~.f ~;,if~-;~ did ..... ~............................ . H~\;.Y~··••····· ............................. •·····. ······················· \~~ ,in:he;ear 19~;. ~ inth~said :u~t;: 1 nn..J..o.··~f.nl.·.y ..O.f?.J..}, ..P./ ..-;;.t.~. Ut ·.2... .;;i! ... .a..l;si.ltl ...;:;;..?.~#JP...~.+. ...t.1. .~ .. r.~.':'J.~,f+\<:'.t:' .. _of Cootos st.ore--········-······························j_n ::-:nic'. a0u ························-········-···-···-·· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ...................................................................................................... ...................................................... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �~a. LL) Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT.~ ~ c:u.~J-- ""- :,:J(~ A ,. TRUE 3 BILL. I: Foreman. f ! " .r l~- .:7 , ,,, 2-S ~ . I~. �.· Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Con,t at its .... in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ,¢?~ ......... .......... ... tern,, in the yea, 100.J, vf.~~ . ~{).4yyW./4 upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ ignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ....................................................................................................... . ..... ...... ...... ............................................................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �u.£,,c,,1/.L, - ~--r' v, Io _C/1 I '2. t1 7.-- Commonwealth v, ___ L. l' { ~~<>- g_,~~~-J{~ l1(Jt1--- A TRUE BILL. Foreman. - �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the bo<'ly of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Comt at its ...-/i~·······················tern,, upon their oaths present that ...... I. #~ in the year 190/., ...... 4 ... ~~ ......................... . M-J,~ ···~·····-······················) against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . ................................................................................ of Virginia . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...................................... : ............................. Clerk. �{J'L / Commonwealth / tJ :;21. 0 '1--. { : IND.ICTMENT, vs. ~ ,:)_g_, "l'vv\:.,~ •., f-- e,.._ l\ l JI~.()'~ : ~ ~~-. (, \ ~~ UA..R., ., 'I /1 A TRUE " BILL. Forenza.;,,, ! ·, �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: 'I'he jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . • ·dc ourt at its · ................ an d now atten d mg t h e sa1 in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, 86:Jte...,.bf'-r ... - .. •... ,....... ,-,..................... - mt · h e year 19?0 ..... , te1111, upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... .. .................... ........................ 5l.£-i~·i·· 1--- ........................... ::lu dav on ...."""' /\. , of ...............Aum:u:-:t c,ay 1;:;~ ........................... " , · t h e year 190 ..... ? , 111 · t h e sa1·a c ounty, 111 .· n ...aP..i.ci...Jo.unt.y ....... against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia . (/ Upon the evidence of. ................ . ····················································································· ................................................................................. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �. 3-fJ L Commonwealth vs. { . INDICTMENT. ~J.L.~ l,._ I c-,,~.; fv~A.cf6utnA TRUE I BILL. Foreman. ' •"' ;1-·{J , I I .j~ o 1- ��'I �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court at its ......... .fi~1?.t-m:;1?~;r .......... ................. term, in the year 190 ..?.., upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ . J fro:!. ~;......_----'"-~ Coot.~s ...=.............. storf-l ir. ci:iicl ..~~··i~ ·c_. and. :--.ix t;·U'es thereof, ................................ , ................. ·~ .. J:1e the ,j..1-.-. .:1.-1~~, .. ~'t0:~1:1.~· ...''P..~.1.".~.i.°.f3.., ... i::•~}.t....1-.~9Y.:.<>.rs C0unty, ~~ r-..&.-A.-.. : . . ~- <•aid .-..0 1 l•Tru::.-1.u:; .. ~.~... _l:l~.1..~'.a. .... !1~·~·····~·~·:·~· :r:.... ~1:'.~--: ...:.~:~1.~r~ ,.. • .,.l - - - ... - �Commonwealth vs. { t1wea INDICTMENT.L ~d-4-~- ~ A TRUE ············· IN. h ~~ ✓,. r/{J,y-Jt_ ~ ····························· ····•····•·····--·········· { ............. . BILL. ~ , TRI Foreman. ~ �j ) .l'r or:. Coot.As store in Sf!io. Cou.nty, 1rine, nrden t. spi:-i t-::;, :-.aJ.t _:i Cft.J.or::; ··············•·························································iM·~··u···"'~····~····~····~························································································ anc. r-.ixtUTes :a ing c t. erP.o.f, J.ice11se fro:- he the ~l1c nnid stnte P.rasr.-,us A. of Vircin'a inst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth th~........................... Hul ve. not t.htm and there uo to do. of Virginia. . ................................................ == . �twealth -·-~,: { nwealth f- '- {=~a. INDICTMENT. ~ ~~ . ~/..J..)~ TRUE BILL. Foreman. ~ A.~~ A TRUE BILL. Foreman. �-against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. f'rorr. Coot.es Store ~ in .. said~ ~;.;;·~~ County..~··~... ..,ine, ............................................ :u <:: r.:al t liquors ............................................ . den-": ::;pirj_ tr:, and .::-.ixturen ti1erBo.f, 11rJ t.ht.~ caid. J•~as::.us A. Hul va 1 o t t ,.Hn anct t.here ........................................................................ ············"-·····················----··········•··········· ···············•··············•·······--·--·····--·--·············--·---.............................. ~---r ... l_l.~~.~.!1.J .... ?.:..l.~cen3..e .£:1'.'~~ ..the 8 ~~~~ '?tY.~!~~;.!1.3.:.~ so to dt?.~........................................... .. ·········································•·· ············---------------- against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth __ .-..-vac,,.,,present that. ~- of Virginia. JI 0 ~ .... ~-~ '.•-~ ~-~ .. · .... · .... · · .. · · .. · ...... · .. · · ·" "· ............ .. f against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. �Ith tt t M4~ f- o... {~~::i: - ~Q ~~j A.~~ JE wealth -t~ ~ {~=t- .__ wealth DICTMENT. ~ fi.~~ ~tft ~-f-~ TRUE BILL. ~~ BILL. TRUE BILL. . st---. Foreman . Foreman. !t t~ ~f° ttr r .~ 1 lo< I/ '~ "- iL/9--o )~1c. E)JP4 /0, ~h 1 i -f 11--r·:Lf; _ d1J ,/ ,,. . .I "}_,5-- - I I ~ ~ :!AYJ, ~t{f ;~ ~~ r 'l'~ ~ ~ f. ~ r; r1~t .t . Foreman. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_092 Fadely Hulva https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_062-commonwealth-v-emma-vickers.pdf d01debd6595b32cc0c2a38c703ec1390 PDF Text Text OFFICE 2 TO HOURS, 4 P. M. ................... -,90 ..... Comporation of Harrisonburg,Va. An in~uisition 14th day October, said corporation and county, C4-<fl infant came to its upon the evidenc the hands of its tacen,Harrtsonburg in the year Emua ic ers. ,, The Jurors said to-wit, 1905 before the corporation, T.C.Firebaugh,a death,upon us that their when,how and oaths do say: the said.infant mother by strangulation on the coroner otu,u~ upon the view of the body of sworn to inquira furnished Va,in &n-1, infant born to y what meansthe It is the opinion, came to its or suffocation, of the death evidence by indicatiij infanticide. In testimony set their hands. where of, the said coroner and jurors have hereto �' ¥', I •• • • ♦ • ; r • ) • t r t ....... ~~ J~) t . = I j j � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Emma Vickers Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_062 Firebaugh Vickers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_304-commonwealth-v-elsie-butler.pdf 49104b10848a2777dc2553cab3ab0f16 PDF Text Text I 2 t.t.e ~irr:u.! t Cau.:-t ot ae.14 Co~tr: ot the Cocmon,ta l th. o:r V1:::-t.1r.1a tu e. 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S!Je:ri ..,dithe !i~iiJCount1·, hru. dilii tLlJ mru.l.c 01t;, • Juatice of the <aidbmJoi. 4'<lrnplaint and fofnrm~tion on o-.uh bt,:fo,I! me., l: .C ..t.oore of the $.1idCmmty, fin dm er -.bw:..t. 9tbd:i)' o( S4li-~O be-r 1,U tn the s.1id Countr. du:I f'elontuualy und ot her t:1J.lieo ea:"ol".'ethought. rli kill t. 1 iUT.d.ar 'l:cr '1a y boy. th u! _f ~ cb.il.: t -,r:?' oonf;lain.o.nt beinr ~"""tD. t::rei.r.'S""": 1i he p~c.c-:--t-?hl nu~ 31!'in1 ty ot zea 1 .Ji fl-f V-6-TP.1.&ia~ ~ne--COe,oJM arc thttdore,, in the rt-amt: of the Commoo\\ffhh or \ 1r~nia. to oomm2.0d"ou fortb¥i itb 10 •rrre"'!. cy- ht'nd :1nJhrini:t be.fore lU(!. or some olher J us1ice .,.ltie the bod~ of lhe s:ud- of lhe s:iid ~·. 'qut.ler 10 DftS(\•erthe SQ.Idcomplain, and 1n ht-funher deah with 3crordin1? 10 l2w. And ynu '1re rl'C'luirc-rl IO scum fflOO--- 10 :'!;•p~ 1111:J ~,,e e, idence in tx-balf of the Common,\ea.llb. on the exlmlinatiootouc.b.inglbe said offence~ Gheo under m) bond and scru lbis... d.lY oG 27th ,It ~ e_.tttl!Jbor ..,,,.j , . l. .. -~ r/:':! • , in 1he .,ear l9 ~8. 1.r. ,s..,11 �.......... ,..... ,, �DC!!IUC'i'li:9 JrC'• __ the CDltl"t ~~• t.bo :lll'7Lhat. ln t.hl1:1 ca110J1.~ rrlllfflla'• -pla rd not. c;,ilt.7 nk ""'in Im, :faTGJ" an4 f-11\D " cm 1J:o Ccla::'.=-l.U, rvc!"m::r Un euli-t. lle,-c,tl 4oobt.. t.lle t.nt.1l'XJIQ' Ulare ~ U tt.e:nirm-o ,'llllml o t.l>D ld.t.noe u the o:r PICYl tbo burun onn14m-at.1on d N o:r 1.he ocueel!. U,07 lll:aa&A fin4 Jdli not 01 • • < • nu cr1t:1.nlll. ten or~- 11• l'1'D llD4 t.to OlrcnClrttmCM!a d J:;1• c:rl.JI\D 1n t.he 11:11a4D •= ••ri ln tb:i Jll'O'rl!II ~..<-¥ ~ olo ••• 1a OYl=oe. ��• • •• • IllSTRUCTION NO•.___ Tho Court ltllll&lau,rbter intentionnlly 1-natruota is tho killirlj{ while ~ot. that involuntary ot a per on accidento.l.ly in tho doing of &OCleunlnwt\u :l'eloniQ\18, er J.n tho improper lalrl'ul tho Jucy _ or nogltgent act, or IUlnot per:Cqrroance o:1' 11 �• �r:IPBD'r:JIIJ/S .... SI.SD JIUTJ.11 �I 'Y I I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elsie Butler Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_010_304 Butler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_299-commonwealth-v-ella-ricks.pdf b79e112df7d728955e80027d447403e2 PDF Text Text COJJJ,!Oi;m;All!'ll C!U.RCE'l'O TU& J1.'RY V . ELLA RICKl! If Y0\1 tlrul. tb• Will say ter her £Uilt;y or l&lloloul;y as •!har,;od In tt.e 1Dd1ottl!!nt, than on• nor IION tlwl If' Jou do not t104 h•r t.1n4 h•r gu.il.t7 in th• said i:or• yeua, twelye a~n~, If tte Ju17 find aro,.,,aid, char11•4 in th• t•elyo not uoe•4ill6 as al.art;e4 her punisluoant tbao one nor In Ja.11 not ucoe:Ung tlve ot aoaalllt but g,ult1 1n41o~nt, or ty a fir,• or bo~h anch !in• intent l:.~u-.4 dollara. tho aoouaed not f;'Uilt:, ot either b;· cor-~no-.er.t monua, with tor not leea t,7 oocfwemmit ,u,4 a tine the f•lonioa punlahllo>it or, a ~oriod or IWIJ.1oloual:, outt1116 ,ou "111 aa7 ao Utl. tix lo tho J)Ollltoni!ar; tl:a,i fl•• for tGil :,oar& £',lilt:, by eor.t!no.,.nt w1.tl. 8&)' 80 and t1x pet1tontiat7 ct 'IUllaw!'llJ. outtuig 1ndlctmant, cutting :vou •W pun1ahJ:iest b:, cont1110.11r.t. 111 the ot not leaa lrtt no~ b'Slilt;y, you and no IOON. 80 If' :vo11tind Intent aoou.a•d, El.lt. Rloko, then you •111 not exceetl.lne ~n4 1-.,rlao,amont. as aa;r eo and fix her tor a poriod in ;atl Uld batt•r1 ot tlve no1. oxo••41Il8 l:un.l.re4 4ol1&ra, �COll!."Oll'liSAL T!t .,.) • :::l.la Ricks Charge • • • to the Jury �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virgiru•: 'ro 1he Sh,rfff Ruth Butler, ,,. PP~"' Wfar, ,,.,. J,.,lfr J/IJ.uu Jhn~of~ ul /()1,'f'/(J('I.·. d fll 4,tr_t I will, ,t,ul llu~ urt.d 0,,.r,• /liia ,..;-, 6tbt111i,,,f they Cn:.,uh,g; W.1111e Da'f18 and Dr. lll. ll. Canter •I tJu l'i,..,..ii t· ,rt •f l.'oclilf-JJ. u. m .. m, lh~ 9th (fuyu{ Illa •~•• of ltoclu.nghMA Cuuoiy. m,,l i,ull,tu/ f1,r 11•1 C itt.1tt11~ a.I U:ay LI,, Court /(/ 2.7, .Rlate 11ta,ln,1f"'11wr. fr.l,(UHJ ~l,,1.1U 11qlom.it 1tmle.rllif' 1>en111(y uf £,0(1 .fr1<l h,wr thv, M"t-11, J. It' B.1-ICl(OttP.__'t~ ("t,rJ.. of Q1,1r •·ml l'ourl. llo.:v ~ J.'J 27. ""'';, o.1 tJ,,. C'or.u-1JI, iur, Uu 11..,.lj>le,~~1,.,,,,,u/l/u- n,,n,.,,,,.u·t,«Uh 7~.l~rrl, �- '• ~ ~ J!,. ( JJ ~-t , ~Q= ~ " f ,• ~ 0 E ""' 5 •• "' E £ .r: j- J Commonwealth T. Ella Blola! Ruth :Sutler Willl• DaTI• Dr. 11.lo!.Can ;er H(r-f;.a �.. In the ~ame of the C<>nm1onwealth of \'irginja: To the Sbffiff (U ,,,,, 1r l.,/ur~ tit• 1u,lt ~f '11 ('1l"('luf ,~ 1u-l ,f llorl;i,•tJi•u .. { ,.,.,,, Uurnif. At IO••t1.,1:. fl ,.. • Ml tM f ~f!I 1t4UulrtUAlofltlJllll,._,,..,,o,/IJ6.;.0,d<n4t,;nt If~ I I r,r'R,w-l.l111h•m ('oun1y, dllli I ,rt lh• l" urt J••.A-1- nJ/u,,,,.,_,u Gn-c1la1. Jfl;. /• ./,, o/lM (9ffl•P- !'.(/ u•lw .1,,,.,1, (!/1,1rft•d u•fth 1u1d 1111I I I'/, ,, ft1r ""'' .In,(. 11,1, ~ lllA'r1•thi ♦ 11r:t. ' WU1M!.tH, ,/. /", Jj/., ..ll'Jflll J. "t ., ,t,ry 11f i\4 "-✓- 11/111/1m1t 11mif J(/v: l"ltl'k UJJ· ft f,lhn!f 4,ru(,,,. ,rn;-,,,t,11~•"1r1,,. th.- ,,.,,,,,Uy ut l' ltiO. ,/11<1 of 01,r ~:u'tl {.'(Jlt,•I, 1Jt //11 l'orut 1~7 l/1 'l{•lr11j' /It(' - ,./;!_ ,:.. ~ • -.../.. J-.r.~ rrr11liri Ilic l1M·" lht.r1 JltHtl"(', Utti I' mm,.,nr~,,/01 • <'f4:rk �•• '1~ ~,J Baa...fi-<~ 1{ ~ ~~ ~} t ~~-~ -~i .:.>.,. -~J. 1. l ,.. .i; �'. In the ~ame of the Conunon,,ealth of Vuginia: To the Sh11,ri!f or rlnt'kln4b•,n 1•/;,1$ll'f1~1t,r/v1rffrdz:;r•·11,"" l 1r11lu,lr.J 1f,rn .lrul 0111 ,ri,f l11d'f flli, t.. •f ~ J.. ill 1Jt.\'. , J!) ,,,,.,.iof J ~ ff fiUI' Gf'ft'ti¢ ml1ulr,,it1111 ,,. -'l,,rl/ ,i,,/ m11/t 11,u/,·, t/tl'. 1u1~1lty nf Ht',t, 1n,,.. ...., ./. ,.._Ji{,_N'h I .i..,;.d,,y frl,,,r(f County, J,Wld Ml , 11 1/Jt' ,'111(/ /Htf'I' iltrn t"mo-!, ,,, ,,.,. r,m ..t JJ)./. ft1~rrff ..,cY' /?_/., I' l00 <": ,i~ t J 1111'l'n1 ._ llhtt/11', ti,, flll)lllrr111ll1 < C'luA �• .. C I ~ • �• • Common',11,•talt.h of Virgittia C.n,- of tb-.ntk,l'IIJQ, ro :Robor • c 1T►Wit: r 1>rx-1on,tol.ic,u1cu1.. J~t (1ty ~ \\ h• rr u. cnm5 lai111:au,I i.--.ax ..r Iii 11-i,1 dly. ha thi~ 1b) lll:'\t1f' ,f (hr -.,:1idtit~, 1h 1l htr Ella Ria"" 11t lon1011, l;; ~•,t n 4 ij\ab ,,er, razor tb 1 a..ll. 111,m,~-, I; t to rna1m.,dis.f'l t?ie o o al ti o .1.re~.diaabl,_, ll. kill , " al 1, t. ... ·1.--1.r,l-- t p1d1 brine I l ,t tJ 11111.h ,.f I M l \nd •• prlnk,l il1 L . r,t ,, I " u ltr r t utrt'tl I 1 111111111 �.. .. ... ..... - ~' ,, .. ' 0~ " OD llll"!""uhl ' . ' " /7~4" 0 • ." C I• < ~ H C ,-. [ HH .,. r +'rl •O .. 0 ~ • ., 3 =- .. .. ..... 0 • II<" "' ",, ' i ,, nf ,i! - 1,,-. ,, • ' U·,•1 ... ,11,1qr ,,.. ,_, ,. •"' It WAI I t 1 1,. 1f11 \P;1t~ !•t f '" .. 0 :, H 0 .. I . .. .-.,,~-.. ...• Tl',.... ool ,t-1.ru"f"'ll ,_ .,".,. .. .." "'• .... -~ ?~ ~ • ....o ....... () ~ ... - 0 .+ ► • E'..., ... I "'~ ,,~ ·1 A RRP.ST WARRA N'I J • 8 .. ....,. •• . ... = .. .. a ·- N • 0 0 0 'g'' I; 6 ,, •.. ' ' 0 I t1•1• •• .-d I 11-1111,11' I ,'.¢ii, • • ~ " Hctll,iti" 0 ~ '-< .. - .q ·~ ~ ,."' 0 Q" ;: •" _,.,. ;j " .. .. p, ~<l i:l.~ ..... ..... �' • • co~o~,-':E op 'flRGillI.1., COU:Nl'Y OJI'ROCIClNCJUJJ, to-w1 t: In tho Cireu1 t Court of said Tho Jurors County: of the Corm:ionwealtb of Virginia, in and for tbe body of the crunty of Rookinl':t.am and now attending aa.id Court preaont 1927, at that its April •om, 1927, u~on thelr oatl:s d.o 311& Ricks on or about the 27th d8Y of February, county, 1n said an ueau1t, and her. maliciously did cut in and upon ono Ruth Butler tho u id llu:lb J!utler and stab with intent Butler, then and there to ll'A1m, disfigure, ~r,et tl:e peace o.nd dif!llitf did r.1ako felonioualy her, and th• said Ruth dioo.ble and Jcill, of the Co=oorealt!- of Vir- 10 round on the teetilllony of Rutt. ginia. '!'hie 1 dletment Butler, Willie Davis, and W. N. Sprinkel, witnossos 5"orn 1n Court and sont boforo the 6I'&nd Jury to give evidence. �• • •' I • C, :,,, t... ... ... ,.. ... ... 0 ~0 .. .. ~ ij "' ,. . ... "' .... e~ •• :,- • " (l ii" .... .,, to .... ;~ ~ ~' "... 0 • ' 0 .., • • ,. .... 0 ...., .. -.. ".. ... .... 0 .."' -..." .. .. ... .. " ... .. ~.. " ... " a.. a 0 a I} 0 g ti ~ 0 :, 0 tr \ ~ • �L • ,. \ '' ' • ' �• •• ' • �, Illa 111olt• • �• - � 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 1927 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ella Ricks Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_299 Butler Ricks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_069-commonwealth-v-elias-crawn-et-al.pdf 2dc0dd0a84e56d69bce626888d0db5d7 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN 1 f [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 C::1),540-5, 546, 617-18.] J'lzejurors of tlze Cormnoll.u:ealtlz of rirgillia, in and for tlze body of t/ze Cou11tyof ...• C'- .·· 6 /er~, int~e ;ea,'. ;; ;o: ",::;::n:e;:. 0:;~: ;:::::::/:~: 1 agai1Zsttlzepeacealld dig11ityof tlie Cr,mmorwiealtli of !'i,:qinia. f ..L~~, ........................ . tu ./,,{,1u,;{/L. ........ , L7 k- ,/✓~,._,_ [;ponthe eridenceot .. t!Le ~..£~'- ✓4 ~-r=/ .. witness. . swam zn open roart and seJZtto ,e GraJZdJury to gilJeerideace. .. ·················•· . ··············' Clerk. ��\ �I NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA. :- ARREST WARRANT. =' COMMONWEALTH · ROCKINGHAM OF VIRGINIA,} 'fO-WI'f: _,,, COUNTY, , L/ ~~-.(~--------····, To______ .. WHEREAS, complaint a Constable of said Cou11~1': ·-····./__'1,_,d.2: ..____ ._~_ ..___ (.,. __ :.?.-..~.L.~ ..{.__ .._........ of the said ,,,. and information , on oath before me,--····-.J...;-·~M~.--?:': ................ L ___ <.+...':? .... L........... L- ... a¥-t77 ,.:f::... ...dp/'L of the said co~nty, on _tk ......... county, f ........ ------·-··a Justice .._.. has this day made of the said county, that l. .................. ·-······························································································· ~ ".)-,t ..".CJ ..(..... .......... ,90->,i• in the ..... ... said county,.~. ····.···· ·:7=':fr?Lzt··· ~~2f~~z~~L L;:-.! /-c.L,,,, .... ;t ...,,,;, . ·,/ ::::::· ';?/ _,,/' /6 a M~nr < , ~.. ' : ,.- / These are therefore, in the name of the Comnwnwealth and bring befor.e me, or some other Justice to appear and give evidence of Virginia, of the sai-:- County, in behalf of the Commonwealth, GiYen t111der my hand I and seal this. I to command you forthwith the body of the sairl ............ on the examinati011 // ....... day,:': V~~ ~ touching ... ·· ... to apprehend <!i.(. ..L',:,,-~ ......... . the said offe1fre. y:::~:~ . ·m;h: �Comm onu·erdtli cs. } Arrest Warrant. '- Eo-r;ec11,,ffr{ by arresfi,11Jf and II, /1'(//'l'(lllf the df'lil'Pl'it1,g of'. __ b()rlf/ hej'()l'e r, the wifhi n. ... ,. 1 Jnstice of Rocki nghr1111 Cmrnty ancl by summoninf named Jl'it11r,ss1·s J~-_d(l!JOf the in 11·itl1i11 7N'l'So11, this /,90 .6 Constable of Rocld11gl1a111CounfJ'. �The ~~on\eath o Virginia, To the Whereas,Elias J.S.Good,a 8heril' of Rock· ,.,.1a.m Co· ty,Greeting: o.nd pet e D. Cr S''II! Bliza.beth C a .A.Pers na.lly appeered before E.Cr Justice Dece ber 1905, of the Peace and ackno~,vledged Co.itllnonwea.lth of' Vi l'.'8inia.; • the said levied the Elizabeth of tneir use should or respective said appear without E. Crawn ha.th Court pursuant to so.ir'l Court if the the >f the ::3everal sums of mone.,r set part !.,art shall 7., Clerk 1906, in the consi<'ier. ot our said 130th l'orth Court the And have then Court at the they in said Court-house, the Blia.s said said or recorld; E.C awn app'::ln.r before 1906,to ex&cutioIL recognize.nee; this next nnd not before nally ann there 1md there yeA.r Jf t.he C'ommon•eal th. said have then ,e.s appears day of ,January not ,for E. Crm~rr1 G.S accused. appearance shall then be rl.ay of reaogniza.:i:ice 20th sum of $500. to E'li pars the andh. And whereas, al perso1 to the sum of' ;;·500. sairt he stood sa rt Court, Commonwealth said i'irst day of' s.r~cl tenements the D. Crawn that t,he uaiu our if the Court-house,on what like you make known to can~why to do t•nrl. receive be void of said they ror to B'e.Lony whereof conrlitions you,th the 12th incte ten E. Crawn in the se,i~~1½Ktthe leave Cre'"m and Peter a.t the but on the severally D~Crawn in f'ai t.ed to make his COJTlJ71.b.I'd and Eliza.beth Elias Count~ and cllatt els ,la.rlns bet' re us of a certain flias Therefore,,llfe said goods Commonweal th; Term to answer thence the -c.hemsel ves Crawn and Peter personally depart of R ckingre.m shov 1 acl:Nie A-8ainst them e.nrl further of them in this writ. the 16th Witness nay D.H.Lee·• of January �... j ,J ( 1: ._ 0 (, \ j (, (' 1 l. ,.. I l ��.. �,.. c~ _,, .. -r~~ "' - --- ~ -&.. _ _.., ~ 7 ~A" �'-1\ • ~ t ~ ~ ~ J I . ,.I I l ~ ~ r.~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ I -~ t ~. J 1 f ( ~ .\1 �lN Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. f Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35· [Code, §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; 1-lurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] J1/ze jurors of tlze Commorucealtlz of F"irgillia,in and for tlze body of tlze County of {tj I I ~~ i .. ~~ • ··········- •••• •••••••••••• ..... '!. •••••••••••••••••••••••• . ................... , a1trl1zou·attending tlze said Courtat its ..term, i12tlzeyear J ···················· -·················••·••-•···•············ J ll..~ ·····-···· -······. , upoll tlzeir oaths prese!Zttlwt ··- .............. ·•············ ·······•·•··········•·············---- against tlzepeacealld dignity of tile Ccmmo1wiealtli of f''i,:qinia. .f..L&~, ....................... . & e e..f.i~ Ld'L. ....... , £7 & ,1✓a:;z:::.._._ U'ponthe ecidenceof ~.£~'- /4 ~-,...-, ..witness. . sworn m ope!Z roart and sellt to ze GralldJury to give ecideace. .. ................... . ··············' Clerk. �: ► -I ::0 C rn CD r r1 I ._ �Elias E. Craun,Elisabeth Craun and Peter D. Craun Ads. mmonweal th of Virginia. :facias. cire Upon The said that the Commonwealth them for the defendants were informed by,said fore the relying by the Good'when Circuit that up~J did against ing until this tion, sel recognizance information,did and surren Bond for this his Court the said Elias ered for his to pay. Coun y. not appear that at And t here cost they bents efen 15th. day would be as afore-said,and these them. in not so appear proceedings on this Upon informa- to the Court-house,enployed no possible And this ap,Jear se in default and is now ready of this they they on thee appearance against once should any proceedings Craun,was taken ·because they would be noti- ~raun at any terr.:i of Court trial. the Elias against recogni7,anace by some one that him-self appearance said 11 aware Come and say recognizana.e ___ G od that of their Craun,came ~onweal th except and willing were net were being ~lias into oc ing of Attorney not have execution in said defendant they were informed said forth them in default not know that should --J.,.-g.,. this curt by their entered Justice of January,1906,and taken of Virginia sum of money, set say when these fied defendants and willing ar'.' readyil to give which :'Jay be fL-rnd by damage has proceeding Coun- 1::>een don and this he is the ready /t,rify. ~ ~~&11 By Counsel. AA r Com- �♦ �~ \ ~,~~~\~ -- - ~ ~~~, C __ ~ ri- ~ DJ_ ~ 1-(J 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. 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(;71 I,- \ • ..i ..:ot.i'hwit. 4 c r:t.1 in • a "h =ioe. r • 0:.- ::J. - �• • �·erl 1n order all r.r uvlo'#fful to ol••uto tel thou 4 • J-.'r11l';, I'• r l " 1.:C· • mur•ler tr. 'he hon.:ti.:ina .le i:rett.u.n.-p.1v6ly tho ofl'en • to 1r 1,ho Ll!HQOT r,.tur:;)noh- o Cl nb't; and. to rolluo-o the :rt.•t 4efll'•e 1Jt:1tJ(1l'I~ dee'7oe. il!c bur<len 1B to 1..a.u~slaU"''-41.cr,;;he, ourd u. is off'enBa the eoo"i.,~e4. , ~ •• ~tit. l1 ho en r tl e f ,. •• • 1• l In • ltato co" ~- ..,,/,-,.t>-t:. "" ~ (; •• &::Q n t • •• E I"} " ular • a. •• l .. 'll " t • • the t • ' ! ··- • ~ le- r •o tl t I to ..l ee:l. -~. 1 . d, 1 !1Htl"'8 -t ~ l". 111!.I: • " ,_ �• �.. .. • • L ·" 't'! .;to t .fl.h...eLDf) of cntrrrlnl tbt ... mi.a~ not be lt ovlden~e. or I .o T~~~ ::oturtal ~v • sr-- !l n; 1 ..:,t )rl "1 11'1 c ,~ult~ ,1. ' E~ ~1 ,t";,.4!?' • rl ta • or t""Ji... o:=-1 , ,r meao Ii • to• .. ,_ sar; 0 V .: be ....... r~1o'!. - " ',J I') lirou'llt)t_ ,..,ee • LY ~i ' . "' l'ev~-l 1 Cl• ! 0-f'\ , " I ct, �• r • • �• lr>at:nzot.lr.in :na the J r'3 tluit. 1n tb1c 1. wtruot Court , tha eua,11,nd • 1n h1■ f ~er _S!! plo of not guilt.:, i:uto on t o :i.il 1:0:;~ntl ro eon ble doalit. I!, tho:rv"'or, , ou:a,tl:o ~ lltitany of t'llt, tolln co er co aindco.f th t. o ro~eo rhon tllo : rere 1d1 111 ,ud .. ln'lotian too O r~rul oort t Lt tn tb.::.t tto;, int: , f th ·ee l ow l o th I.ii nlo eY denc~, f!llllt • .And tho Cocrt furtll■ nX 11 or m1tiffl hie gv.llt roTi blD doubt ble 4 utt la tt d ocr:tltont!m, ~ otr=-trut or the ju17 c r o! 1nnooonce tlon c'l o ooru-ldontion no., tl,c;v ci;ru 14 t1n4 him not ~1lty tho ~:; a, ., rr Ula lmnon th of t.l tho:ro o 1. te ln tt.c nl.nl! binoa ! l:e cc.i,e wblch, hu ovld.onoc.l CtllllOf. nt tin truth ,,,,, Teo lo ,..,1 1.IJLt th of tto cl ~ n. �..•• ''• • ' • • �..• •• \ In.trt:::notion • '!'b• Coitrt furtl:er in 4..bo -f1rc.t deprree,tte by twlioo,eT\4 tho l:illlr u,etr-.1cts 1,~.__!j__ tl:e j11ry tb£t to oor.ot1tu.te prisone1 .. muc't i1e,.-o boor inultud u:urder to the killing �• • • • �•• l» tntotl cc Jo, u:atrw:, ta '.:I» Coi:..-t j11dge■ eole nt\lae to ot tl:e e..Utlloe; balle tbe oredibility tho1r an! 001 Q)IOt a, they and tl:at of the var lout 1111 tneaaea r1••.the lr1terant that Jury .... any •tt.D eBs, tlllce Jnto ocna1c!.eration Of the l r ato t1:a tbe their O]'paront other circumatondee result ett1nd, trathfu.J.ne.es testimony. • which of or bJaa 4;;he ill•:, affect ot- wh>D p11,.,a.1ng ,n,oD the:, mey r1&htly or unreaeoM'bl•n••• if sny 1• •howl, o.aaa, their the 1r m eons of 1n fomat or are U.e """7 beliel'e tha re..aanablen••• 1r foe 11l!g in the tlat WltntthflWlll ■ B, the weieJ,t dom.eanor t.n. end or any of their �• • • .' • • • �• •. Inctraot1on // ,..ce Ccul't 1r..atn;:cts the ~-< ~to ! ct tl':at the t!ue .;ci e:ra-.>hi!no~t r.::· o~l:or or:c -inal = itm¢oe "" 1c i,.1.ina01'. ou~t that . '10 !n net to eao:n ll:v en :u!~t&d ate.bto en4 c):o -fa,Ot ]Jeyond "'14 -:an, inlt beyond all 1llt1d tho dear,,.eoa., Doe dc.1t• , and if t:1.u Oo.!!!!!or.- to prove by cloar, r•aaonaolo distinct feld roli~blc dou ~ ti at he ate.bbO<I1>114 l<ill•I!. the decc!>!.od, or v: ne D< ,rei:ox,t an.i in e,ia> aeaault,t' ,,:l.1. :;"8&:ICMbl<> !C'ticii:,a.t"'"'B' in the: aiaurolt on 'le.rr1Gon tm1o!-:. reouJ.::.ea in hie woalth h!U>!e1lec tl:c rea-;--=:tticn:ot !r::.ocer.ce unt ..l proct: h1.c.'l ll£!,oblich~8 ho acti.. llJ' 't1itl:3ta::d.- "-..avobiJ:..n ,rc•~~'t a-t b;r r"!:'l.1'!'16o~ 14en-t;L<':7in, 1:1e ~lty ia.rr!.r,~n. ?r ~ pre~~t cv1dt=o :,;(jt of t".v ca::rom,ee.1.t· to ~oin, "'- om. o:,- bo re.eta aecntt•J t.11!,;,e ✓ ~ D~e.:i ~arr.:..eoti t10.s st!lb"t-ihl a::ld t.!lle be rT~li;.i!ce:1 \,:r t!le 1nl>'bill~. to ju:·;it thot. o lc,w roq,11rou too jur; ,.,.t:l,·1pct1ne to tlxd hi, not �• •• ' • �; i· • .. I:crtnic~.'ion ?he ccr.:t ht>7 believe ____ ..nstructe IL.- tho Jur, tr.at t!1e:L DO&l:Garr:cuon. .,,,11:e t\o etatG ,ont att:e:11,uted w:rcao iu thc11ch !lie fco.;h did. to 1:1::: l>y th• .,tatc • • r,i t- c:a.U£0. ana.that th! of' 1,}'1.ec&uO r. ~llteri:tir.:!..nt: the .!unoce:nce or """"'lt• • qucetion nt ., if'tlott I o �' i· • .. • • • �' / _3 IllSI!lUC'l'!OJI 110. The Court 1.r.e't.rcc~s the j'IU7 t.bat TOl'll!ltar.; ~e-m.01s not oxouse orl.m~. ~v•r:r or1m• ooo:oitted of 1nto:rlC1A~1on, ho ,tT•r gTe&t, ~ore eober. D=ikenne•a, therefore, or juatlf1.~tion or h19 as l.~ he juet can neYer bo :elled GLotl·..or. Yi tbout thn!:l that by one 1n a ~tate 1a pnn1el1ed •e an exeuuc for mur~or. 1 t matters 'he pu.Tpo&e1J'slay docs on not ho,r drur:lk onD is. ott.or OX¢.uae• palli et1on • dronkennf!ien, ho ie g,,ilty of murder as 1r lw 1:.M boon eobor. i;rue• o! crq1t, ho1reTer, which a drank li ~us.t. e.e arq certain ?here = ..,,,. not be capr.bJ.e of oonmii~tln!'., When a man llaa boco!lle eo .,,-..at'., ' taxlca•ea ae not lo be ab).o to deliborato tillin6. But IIO loni:t as ho ret&iru, o! 111111.t:.&, 'b.J.1\Jerntlng, t,o le capable of ool:l!'itti~ IUlt! praned1t&t1ns. """te th~ elo;rar' :-on.ier bi preiiellitate<l 4•!Jr••· ""t, e conlUtion ~:louahdnm.it, degree; doll berate, from intoxtoation 1,:o.,:pa.ble ot: dol.!lg ""111:Ul, ho le •hen g,-..'..lt;-a! C'lrier and the !noult; mur· er 1n the :t'irst lf " G.ruru; a:cn le &nll t.7 of :, m.llhl, tho a0und he cannot lenomi.ncte<l s T-111:l'Ul, doliber-te, nnl$r our statute prer-ed1tated o.nd prome,Jibte, and and is 5Ual:. dallber.t.te, .and _tn the aec,c::::1 �• •· • '.' \ • . • I • • • ' I • I I • • • 0 ' • I • ., - ~ ' • • • • ' ( • • • • • ,. - - ----· �' . /._1..__ __ Il13 •.• JCTIOT 16,.__ • It th• Jury b~lieTe, a■ O'>."lrg■4 ,U~, hi• rendered aeittated 1:aoapllble 1ntoX!.e"t Will~, ~, 'll'bl.le ~ ob ho na 'bHleTo -.~, d":erwar4, 1n purn.£100 11.'l.1.pre• r.ro:ii tho c..-11'.cuoe, pr1ecmor, be!are r.1'1 b4 !.,?£<>4 to oo:-.lt 11 with ~:lo• cati •n, en:l tTO:ONol:l•oe a~o tra•ruott4 t::at tha::.;h l:e =-7 ban lt, ~onBtltute ■ a,,d prc,o41 tilted 'Ci:ret degree. , in a d~lbor- c,d l:.a mr<ler, of •J-..a~pu:rpo•• eo ::Oned. prep<'?!Jlo, ■1thont wtcl:ednua t~~ p"?• Ute in tho ,m!!l.ol.mt pr-GV. of bca..-t, tt,en t.-.e7 1n1ch an aot upon tt.e part 1:oe,; 1-ctwlcat~d delll>• '111ll!ul, dece,..ei:. U.o blow fra:: which be dieC., u o~ged 11:Mobst, b100::t1cg or ror.:in~ • '111lltu.l, aapablo J>llrto•• th~::.:h ao 1.n:0X1ol!te.l ea thQt16h 4rirJtlllS', an~ premeditated p'ln'pcae, and pro:ie'1ta~o4 a"-1 ttat 4eU1'entr, ~ble 4~'t.Lt, that~~ <>a:>ilt1 " • ate, 11 7~t J.f th"; purpose: beJ"OD,la ~-a~ of •to blow tra::, in tho lM1~t!nent at tilo tu- .. of oo:::::i.J.ttine; t:10 aot, l,e ftll, ente. b07o:ig roaeo:iabl• the pr111GllOr flS'TO tl,e 4ooou~ dcrubt, ttat .,..,,_ic'ihe t.rom tho oT1denot, ~ u,e pn ■onn, at :ho ti o ot c=1tt1D(! ln :'o c:J'• o# thD law a 1'111!c.~. ~t~erate tllll.<' , and •• oau 1 • aarder 1n the �• .. • • ' • • t: • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • r �.. 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'rot!'- •t: n e·14 "!'.le.r 1 ~ e'-;h 'tc- 6;..Si.:..ilJ ,t ~ bl.>.:l. 1 '!'. 1 ·. • • L be 11at11il11 ht•r . oi, id L-... •.al):._ r'-:,a!'°'.', .a h ""D tir>--1,an , :-... - ot Ill.I da<. tT re r ::-oo••• lo r= r~J i • ,.~,o ~ .- - -·- �• �• " • Dlst:ru.otion • ---------Tl:e Court preauoea 1netru.ote Edward Sbi:l'tlatt th~t wit<, wlicll i,., atama oomiotion 1n Ulla olarsed, to J>'lt>Te by itlear, a reaeonaba 18 innoomt law reqairae d i.etinct, nm that he "88 to pree111t juat11'y nt tlll the DlstrDOticm at the not ev14en:,e Edwurtl. 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" ,. :1 ~ • • • • , !j " ,,.. ~ ~ ' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_232 Garrison Raines Shifflett