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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Lee Coffman
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1917
Subject
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Unknown
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_074
Coffman
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ab68ddc8240684f659125927cff6a167.pdf
249164e41ffb981178fe56105c4af1da
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TJ: OF VI RGI NI A,
COUNTY 0--. ROG I NGE~ \1, to ,.-wit :
I n the Gi rcui t
..,ourt of sa i d vount y :
Th e g rand j u r ors i n and f or t h e body of s a i d. count y of
Ro ck i n ghar.1 a nd n ov, at t endi ng sa i d ..,cu rt a t i t s Oct ob e r t e rm ,
19 29 , up on t Le i r oath s d.o :p re s en t tha t Lee Cr i der, on or a b ou t
J u l y 1 4 , 1 9 2 9, i n t1::e c ounty of Ro ck i ngham , did. u :r..lawful l y
p ossess , di s p ense , and g i ve awa y arde n t s ~i r i ts , ag a i n st t 1 e
:p e ace a
c. d. i g n i ty of· t e ,., ommom·rnal th o f 1Ji r g i n i a .
Thi s i n d ic t ment i s f ound on Lhe test i mony of
Romer Do ve , Da i s y Smi tl ,
d. Smi th ,
ammi e J a :c:·e , L· r t y Bare , : nd. Russ e l l
1
. mi t h , witnesses s r1 orn i n Court and. s ent b ef o r e t l:e ~"I' and jur y
t o g i v e evi d ence .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Lee Crider
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1929
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RcPr-box7-070
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Crider
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_040.pdf
5b4193bd098cbf13801e60eb90029b06
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Lee Derring
Date
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1891
Subject
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Drunkenness and disorderly conduct
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Defendant charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_040
Derring
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/00a512e4fd6c8ff1a06d322b340b6560.pdf
a9970fc922bd465870493b1beb43879e
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingham , and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oaths do present, that
Lee Shifflett , on or about February 5, 1931, in sa id
,,
County, did unlawfull y have in his possession about
50 gallons of mash, against the peace and gignity of
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictmen t is found on the testimony of
W,. ~T.: Rexrode ,,,·4rthur Shifflett , Donald Shifflett ,
and Hubert Shifflett , witnesses sworn in court and
sent before the grand jury to give evidence.
�POSS. ARDENT SPIRITS
COMMONWEA.LTH
V
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LEE SHIFFLETT
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D. W. Farman,
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Lee Shifflett
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of mash
capias warrant
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-048
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_227-commonwealth-v-l-griffith-and-c-hensley.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Commonwealth v. Leighton, Griffith, and Charles Hensley
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Defendants charged with felony attempted murder.
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Hensley
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Commonwealth
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will
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COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY:
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1908
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Commonwealth v. Lemuel L. Shadwell
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_005_127
Garnett
Roller
Shadwell
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1901
Title
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Commonwealth v. Lena Downey
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_003_018
Breeder
Downey
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and f or t h e body of said county
of Rockingham and now at t ending said Court at its April term,
1928, upon t heir oath s do present t hat Leo Martz, on or about
the ___ day of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , 192_, in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfull y operate an automobil e while under the
i nfl u enc e of ardent spirit s , agai nst t l e peace and di gnity of
t he Commonwea lt h of Virginia.
Th i s i ndictment is found on t he testimony of
Jaco b Swartz and
Shif f lett, witnesses sworn i n Court
and sent bef ore t h e grand jury to give evidence.
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Leo Martz
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Leo Martz
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1928
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RcPr-box7-042
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Martz
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COMMONVlEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County~
The grand jurors in and for the body of the said County of
Rockingham, and now attending said court at its December term, 193,
upon their oaths do present that Leon Allen, on or about the 9th
day of September, 1931, in said County, did unlawfully have in his
possession one complete still and one hundred gallons of mash,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Vir inia.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Leon Allen
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of still and mash
rule and capias warrant issued (failed to appear in court)
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. Leon Gilbert
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony forgery.
Subject
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Felony
Forgery
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_004_071
Gilbert
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S~i TE OF VI]GINI ,
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term , 1 923 , upon their oaths , do prese nt that Le onard L:tlly
vii thin one year next prior to the fiud.ing of th is indictment ,
i n t he said. County of Ro ckingh~ , did unlawf'ul ly manuf i,.cture ,
sel l, offer , t .e e _p , sto re
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x ose for sale , g ive away ,
traus_port , diBpe11se , s l ic.i.t, a.dver tise and receive or d ers
for arden t spirits , against the
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Commo 1wealth of Virgi nia .
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jurors afo1· esa.id upon their· oath s aforesai d
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that Leo ~rd Lilly within one year nex t
prior to the fi1Hlci ng of this in lctr:i en t in the said County of
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clid un1awful ly h c.., ve in his posse ssion a still ,
til l ca p , worm , "Ltib , fer ..enter , a nd other a pl i ances
connected with and used in the op er a tion of a still , without
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THIS WI LL , made t h i s the 20t h day of Septem ber , 1916 .
I ni sh my wife , Ja ne Blackb urn 'lils on , to b e made sole
Exe cu t r i x of my estat e , with out b ond or oth er le gal proc eedi ngs .
First : it i s my vd sh sh e pay off any i ndebte dness , and
a ft er t h i s is done , all my pe rsonal ef fects to my wife , Jane Black
burn '!i ls on , and one - hal f of a ll my stocks and se curi t i es to g o to
my wi fe , Ja n e Blackb urn Wil s on , and the other one - half to be
di vi ded equ a ll y betwe en my chi ldre n , John ' il l i am Vi s on , Jr . and
Fran ce s Blackb urn Ti l s on , and that Jane Blackb urn '. ii lson , my i f e ,
be a - .:-1 p oi nt ed guar di an wi t hou t bond fo r the ch il dr en un t i l they
s houl d be come of age ( or 21 year s old }, at such t i me the i r p.or t i on
of t he es t at e to be turned over to them . I t i s unde r sto od t ha t
the i nfants ' hal f are t o bear all the ir own exp en se s , such as livi ng , educ ation , cl othi n g , e t c ., and tha t the guar di an deduc t sam e
from t he i r es ta t e .
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een s i gne d over by me and shoul d a t on ce be t r a nsferr ed to her ,
s it do es no t belon g to ma or my es ta te .
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Leonard Lilly
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Will
Search warrant
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-027
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Lilly
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COMMONWE. LTH OF VIRGINI ,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM , to- wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Coun t y :
The gr and jurors of the State of Virginia , in and for
the body of the c ount y of Roc k ingham , and now atten ding sa i d
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at its Oct ober term , 1933 , upon their oaths do present that Leonar d
Tiffner, who was here tofore, to-wit, on January 7 , 1933, co nv icted
in the Po lic e Court of Ha rriso nb urg , Virginia of v i olating the
Pro hibition La w, and was then and there sentence d to serve three
months on the road and to pay a fine of five dollars , in said
county , on or about August 20 , 1933, did unlawfu l l y and fe l oniously
have in h is possessi on on e ga l l on a nJ a hal f of ardent spirits
(mo onshine li quor) , agains t t he peace and digni ty of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
Thi s indi c t ment is found on the t estimony of E. E.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Leonard Turner
Description
An account of the resource
Possessing approximately one and a half gallons of spiritous liquors - Second Offense; Felony; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Guilty
Possession of intoxicating spirits - Second Offense
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1933
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RcPr-box10-034
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Turner
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_057.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Leonard Tutwiler
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1801
Subject
The topic of the resource
Fighting
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with fighting.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_057
Argenbright
Tutwiler
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Thursday
the
17th.,
day of l,ovember,
1932.
Library
Leonnrd H. Wood,
against
I'laintiff
in error.
Coumonwealth
0efende~t
in Error.
of Virgjnia,
Upon a writ of' error
and supersedeas
to a judgment
renaered
by the circuit
court
of hockingham
county
Gth.,
day of' 1Miy, 1931.
on the
This cause,
which is pending
in this
Court at its place
of
session
at Staunton,
having
been fully
heard but not determined
at said place
of session;
this
day came here the parties
by
counsel,
and the Court having
maturely
considered
the transcript
of the record
of the
judgment
aforesaid
and arguments
of counsel,
is of opinjon,
for reasons
stated
in writing
and
filed
with the record,
that
the said judgment
is erroneous.
It is
therefore
adjudged
and order·ed trat
tlle said judgment be reversed
and
annulled,
the verdict
of the jury set 1:.side, ano the CBse is remanGed
to the said circuit
court for a new trial
to be had in accordance
with
the views eYpressed
in tre rnio written
opiriion
of tr.is
court.
Which is ordered
to be entered
in the order
book
forthwith
certified,
together
with a certified
copy
opinion
in this
cause,
to the Clerk of this
Court at
who will
enter
this
order
in the order
book there
and
it to the said
circuit
court.
A
Copy,
Teste:
A ~¥-rk.
H. Stewart
\
here and
of the
Staunton
'
certify
Copy,
Teste:
Jones,
C. C.
��STAUNTON,VA.
CHIEF JUSTICE:
ROBERT
R. PRENTIS
H. H. WAYT,
JUSTICES:
PRESTON
W.CAMPBELL
HENRYW.HOLT
LOUIS
S. EPES
EDWARD W. HUDGINS
HERBERT
8. GREGORY
GEORGE
L. BROWNING
July
11,
CLEFH<
1931.
This is to certify
that upon the petition
of Leonard H. Wood,
one of the Justices
of the Supreme Court of Appeals of Virginia
has
allowed a writ of error and supersedeas
to a judgment of the Circuit
Court of Rockingham county pronounced on the 6th.,
day of May, 1931,
in the cause then therein
pending of Commonwealth of Virginia
v.
Leonard H. Wood, but said supersedeas,
however, is not to operate
to discharge
the accused from custody,
if in custody,
nor to release
his bail,
if out on bail.
To the
Clerk
of the
Circuit
Court
of Rockingham
County.
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CHARGE TO THE JURY
V
LEONARDHARRYWOOD
f you
If you find
will
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Leonard
Harry Wood, not guilty,
say so and no more.
If you find
indictment,
the accused,
then
him guilty
you will
ment in the penitentiary
nor more than
ten years.
of seduction,
say so and fix
for a period
his
as charged
punishment
of not less
than
in the
by confinetwo years
��Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County, To- Wit:
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BE l~/2.;ME~BERED,
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that on the.
d'--:l day of.......
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and acknow~~temselves
to be indebted
cognizance;
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to the Commonwealth
of Virginia
goods and chattels, lands and tenements,
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rendered,
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,pcincipal an~~
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for the ase of the Common-
and they each severally waived their homestead
exemption
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yet upon this con~:
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the Circuit Court of Rockingham
~ff&ta~t.A!:I~
County, at the
..............
shall persona11y ap ear before
urthonse of said County, on the .. ~.~ ..day of the
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, and at such other
heard,
time or times to which the proceeclings
and before any court or judge hereafter
may be continued
having or holding any proceedings
.v....-<.~l'-ac.n.c;d..c:t..,-hen
and there answe, th:a~.V.ic:n.·.•
charged,
and be bound under said recognizance
declared void by order of a competent
or further
in connection
with
.. coocerning a certain
until the charge is finally
court, then the above recogniz:mce
sha11 be null and void; other-
��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : ~'"----"'L.,,.__....
To the, Sheriff of Rocking
to appeal' before the Judge of the Cil'cu,it Coi&l'ffiocloingham
·am County, Gr eting:
Coi1,nty, at the Court
Bouse thereof, at lOo'cloclo, a. m., on the ... ~--·--- .......... day of~to testify and the tl'uth to say in behalf of the Defendant
who stnnds cha~u;i~~i
and indicted
for a felony
in the prosecution
......19 ..se?./
of the Common-
rnisdem,--ean;or.
.Jl.nclthis .......~ ......... shall not omit i1,nder the penalty of ,£100 . .Jl.nd have then
and there this Writ.
Wi ess, ... .:l:..~.9.B.f.:.~_T?Y./.IT.~J:,R!
, Gierk of ow· said 'ow·t, at the Court House, the
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�COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA
COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court
The grand
upon their
April
term,
1931,
Harry Wood, on or about
in said
under
have illicit
connection
female
Shorts
indictment
at
day of March,
did unlaifully
of marriage,
chaste
court
do presentthet
the 1st
with Dorothy
of previous
and dignity
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Dorothy
promise
said
oaths
County of Rockingham,
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the peace
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its
married
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in and for
and now attending
1930,
o
jurors
County:
County of Rockingham,
Leonard
It,
of said
seduce
Shorts,
character,
and
and
an unagainst
of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
is found
and Maxine Shorts.
on the
testimony
of
�SEDUCTION
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COMMONWEAETH
V
8
LEONARD HARRY WOOD
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A FELONY
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1931
Title
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Commonwealth v. Leonard Wood
Subject
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Felony
Seduction
Description
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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JMU Libraries
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PDF
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CCR001_011_008
Short
Wood
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Leonidas Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1923
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RcPr-box3-042
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1896
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Lert and Wythe Tutweiler
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Property Damage
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_002_033
Tutweiler
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/7dc44085e70ea01c0e4588b9b0f2d009.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGIN IA,
COUN'l'Y OF lW CKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circtii t Court of said Cow1ty:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county
of Rocki n gh a m and now attending said Court at its April
te r m, 1925, upon their oaths do present that Lester Eppar4,
Withi n one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rocki!lgham, did unlawfully
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gi ve away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
~he jurors a f ores a id upon their oaths aforesaid do
further present that Lester Eppard, within one year next
prior to the finding of this indictment, in the s aid county
of Roc k ingham, did un lawfully have in h i s , posses s ion ardent
spirits, a gainst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
of Virginia.
And the jurors aforesaid upon their oa ths aforesaid
do further present that Lester Eppa rd, withi n on e year next
prior to the finding of this indictment, in th e s aid c ou nty
of Rocki ngham, did unlawf ully receive ard ent spirits, agains t the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Lester Eppard
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1925
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RcPr-box5-009
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Eppard
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit
In the Cirou.it C,ourt of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
oollnty of Rockingham and now attending said Court a.t its
Februa r y term, 1926, upo n their ~aths do present that Lester
Eppard, within one y ear next prior to the finding of this
indictme n t, in the said cowity of Rockingh am, did wilawf lllly have in his possession a still, still cap, worm, tub,
fer ment e r, and other appliances co nnected · with a nd used in
the operation of a still, without having the same register ed
as re qui red b y law, a gai n st the ' pe a ce a nd d i gnit y of the
Co mmonwealth of Vir ginia.
This i ndictment is found on the testimony of
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C. W. Dove and D. H. Dofflemyer, witnesses s wor n i n c ourt
and sen t befor e the g r a nd jur y to g ive evidence.
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Unlawf ul posses sion of still
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Lester Eppard
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�COMMONWE ALTH OF VI RGINIA,
COUN TY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham a nd now attending said cour.t at its February term,
1926, upon their oa ths do present that Lester Eppart, within
one ye ar next prior to the finding of this indictment, in
t he said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and feloniously
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manufa cture a rdent spirits, against the pea ce and dignit y of
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the Commonwealth of Virgin ia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of C. W. Dove
and D. H. Do;f f lemyer, witnesse s. sworn in court a nd sen t before the grand jury to give evidence.
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�In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia :
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
YoU, nre h ereby co1nnuinde d to su,m,mon ..
to appenr before the Ju,dJe of the Circuit Cou,rt of RockinJha m, CoU,nty, at the Court
Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, ci. m., on the. / £ . . ~ of' .
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to testify and the truth to say in beha,lf' ot,,ffie Comnionwe cilth before the Grrmd JU,ry
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lester Eppard
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Found not guilty
Testimony by C.W. Dove
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1926
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RcPr-box5-046
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Eppard
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/00827e25d73a3a20ace03c8a588953c3.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lester House
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1920
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box1-066
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
House
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1924, upon t heir oa hs d o pr sen
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of said count • of
a t i s October ter ,
Lilian Sh i fflet, within
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of Ro ckingham, did ur aw-u1 1 ~ manufacture , sell, off er ,
keep, stor
and expose i or sale , give aw~ , trans ort, disp nse ,
solicit, advertise and. receiv
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orders for
onwealth of Virginia.
The jurors a foresa id upon
fur her
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heir oaths afores id do
resent that Lill ian Shifilet , within one year next
to the finding of this i ndict~nent , in the S<:tid c ount
of Ro lti n g-
ham , did unlawful l y have in
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nd the ·urors ~for said , upo n their oa hs a foresaid
do fur her pre s 0n
tha
Lillian Shiffle tt, within one
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his indict ment , in
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ockingham , did unlawful l y receive ardent spiri s , a ainst the
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COMM ONWE AL TH OF VIRGIN IA, } TO WIT :
ROCKI NGHAM COUNT Y,
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These are therefore, in the name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia,
to comm and you forthw ith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said Count
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to answe r the said compl aint and to be furthe r dealt with accord ing
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lester Shifflett
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box4-044
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett