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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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1924
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Commonwealth v. Lester Shifflett
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Defendant charged with a felony.
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Felony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_008_265
Shifflett
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COM:'10NWEALTH
OF VIRGINI.A,
COUITTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court
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of said
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ingham and now attending
1932,
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October
County:
Court
do present
9, 1932,
one Roy Shoemaker,
the County of Rockat
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October
Lester
term,
Wright,
County,
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Lee Dechert,
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LESTER Y'RIG:rr
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Virginia
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Howard Caldwell,
Harry Lee Dechart,each
in person,
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Earnest
Roberson at his usual place
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abode executed by delivering
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Sommons, Howard Coldwell,
Alfred Knight,
each in
person.
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abode executed by delivering
a true copy to Bessie
Eye at his usual place of abode, Not finding
Bridger Ray at his usual place of abode executed by
delivering
a true copy to Jim Ray at usual place of
abode, Not finding
Robert Veany at his usual place
of abode executed by delivering
a true copy to Geo
Spinnard at his usual place of abode, Not finding
Jacob Smith at his usual place of abode executed by
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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.
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1932
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Lester Wright
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony murder.
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>
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_012_006
Shoemaker
Wright
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STATE O VI
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.OCKII H If , to-wi.
COtn 1.r Y OF
n the Circuit Court of sai d County:
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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
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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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lester, George, Else Shifflet and Bud Wood
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
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
1922
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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-box2-043
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
Wood
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C01Il~ONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKI_GHAM, t o- wit :
I n the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said
county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its
February term, 1927 , upon their oaths do pre sent that Levi
Arion, within one ye ar ne xt prior to the fi ndi ng of this
indictmen t , in the said county of Rockingham , did unl awfully
have in his possession a still , s till cap , wo rm, tub, f ermenter , and other appliance s conne cted wi th and used in the
operation of a s till, without having the same registere d as
required by l aw , agai nst the peace and di gni ty of t he Com-.
monwealth of Virgi nia .
This i ndic tment i s f ound on the testimony of
Ja cob Lam, Jo hn Dove , and.
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T. Rexrode, witnesses sworn in
Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidenc e .
�Unlawful possession of still
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Levi Arion
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Dublin Core
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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
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Levi Arion
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
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RcPr-box6-016
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Arion
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_065.pdf
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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. Levi Hospetter
Date
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1833
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Injuring fence
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Defendant charged with injuring fence.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_010_065
Hospetter
Lincoln
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_010.pdf
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Levi Walters
Date
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1846
Subject
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Show Cause
Description
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Defendant ordered to show cause for non-attendance.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_013_010
Walters
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_014.pdf
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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. Lewis
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1815
Subject
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Assault
Fighting
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with assault by fighting.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_004_014
Lewis
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/854284e3b4e5b26e738fd84afccbcc3f.pdf
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COl!MONW LTH OF VIRGINI ,
Com TY OF ROCKII GI' _M, to- wit :
In the
ircuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors i n
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of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its December
term, 1927 , upon their oat11s do :present that Lewis
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within one year next prior to the finding of this i ndict ment, i n said county of Rockingham , di d unla fully o erate
an automobile while under tl1e influence of ardent spirits ,
against the peac e and dignit
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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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Commonwealth v. Lewis A. Wimer
Description
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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
1927
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RcPr-box7-012
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Wimer
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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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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Armentrout
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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_005_105
Armentrout
Clatterbuck
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_062.pdf
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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
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. Lewis Baker
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1803
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with playing cards and unlawful gaming.
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_062
Baker
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_028.pdf
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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
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1837
Subject
The topic of the resource
Selling Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing alcohol without a license.
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
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_011_028
Bowyer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_032.pdf
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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
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_005_032
Bowyer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_001.pdf
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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
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1826
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_001
Bowyers
Stacks
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_099-commonwealth-v-lewis-g-powell-and-mary-black.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis G. Powell and Mary Black
Description
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Defendant charged with felony adultery.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Adultery
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_004_099
Black
Powell
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_048.pdf
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Garner
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Lounce
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1812
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Unlawful Gaming
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming by betting money and playing cards.
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Randol
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1875
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Attempted Rape
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Defendant charged with attempting to commit a rape. Guilty
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COMMONWEALTH OF VI RGIN i r1.,
COUNTY OF ROCKING HAM, to-w it:
In t h e Circu it Court of said Count y:
Rock. . iehe grand juror s in end for the body of said Cow1 ty of
m, 1924, upon
ingha m a nd now at t endin g said Court at its Febru ary ter
n ext prior
their oaths do prese nt tha t L. F. Ri tchle , withi n one year
Rocki ngham,
to the fi pdi ng of this i n dictm ent, in the said Coun ty of
expos e for
did unlaw fully manuf act :1re, sell, offer , keep, store and
ve
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away, tran sport , dispe nse, solic it, adver tise and recei
sale, , give
of the
order s for ard.en t spiri ts, again st the peace and digni ty
Commonwe a l th of Virg inia.
er
'l'he jllro .r s afore said upon their oaths a f oresa id do furth
the f indin g
prese n t t hat L.F. Ritch ie, wi t hin one year next prior :to
un lawfu lly
of this ind i ctme nt, i n the said Coun ty of Ro c~ing hs.m , did
an d dign ity
ha ve in hi s posse ss i on ar d en t spiri t s , a ga i n st t he peace
of the
Commonweal th of Virgi ni a.
pre s ent
furt her
And t h e juror s afore sai d upon t h e i r oe. ths a for e s a id do
in g
t ha t L. F . Ri tch i e, withi n one year ne «t prior to t h efind
d tmla.w f u.lly
of th i s indic t me nt , i n the sa.id Count y of Roc k ingham , di
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rece i ve arden t spi r it s, a gai nst the pea ce a nd e1 ign ity of
Commonwea l t h of Virgi n ia.
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greeting :
You are hereby comma nded to summo n ..
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to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockin gham County
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Witnes s , J. F . BLACK BURN , Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the
192.::.:t, and in the 14.....<iC-th year of the Commo nwealt h .
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the vri th i n sui::iinons to R. S . Sho1,-alter , A. S . Ki ser ,
• S . Sho,,-a l ter , J . N. Shrur., , T . C . Bradbu rn , C . A.
Heat wo l e , C. G. Sen~er and Dr . C. H.Rals ton i n
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia:
To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greetin g:
You, cire hereby comnuin 1,,'1' to sum,mo n ..... .. ... ... . . ........................... .
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day of .....-t?.
Hoiise thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the I f... ..
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who stancls chnr}!e d with and indicte d for a ftilOt'tt!r misclem ennor
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cmcl there this Writ.
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Witness , J. F. BL.11.CKBUB.N: Clerk of our sa,id Court, a,t the
19d ...'::f and in the 14...Y.th year of' the Commo nwerJ,.l th .
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of the said count y of Rocki ngham , and sever ally and respec
tive.Jy acknowlcdg rd thems elves to be iudebtc d to the Conm o wealt h of Virgi nia, in mann er
and form follO"\\'ing, tha.t is to say : the said
______ J ___ ____ _______ ___ ___ __--~ -.f_,,__ ~ -_;J _________________________ in me sum of
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good and lawful mone y /~ -the Unite d States , and the
said ___
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_ Dolla rs of like good and lawfu l money, to be
respe ctivel y made and levied · of their sever al goods
and chatte ls, lands a.nd tenem ents, and they
se;,.~erally waive d the benefit of their Home stead Exem ption
as to this obliga tion, and also waive d any
claim or right to disch arge any liability to the Comm onwe
alth arisin g under this recog nizan ce with
coupo ns detac he1·o m the bon ?~s State, to the use
of the Commonwe alth of Virgi nia if the said
_______________ ___ _i: _E_ ~ ----- ---------------- ____ __ shall make
defau lt in the perfo rmanc e of the
condi tions under writte n.
The cond itil of the a.~ove, r ecogn izance is such that
if the above bound _________________ __ __ _
________________ _J_G_ _ ~ ~-- ------------ do
and shall perso nally appea r befor e the Circu it
£ ____/--1--L -2 ~f, __________ Term next
thereo f, being the ___ L'f_~ y of_ ____ f ~ - l - - - --- - --- ----192 ~ , at the Court -hous e thereo f,
Court -o.f Roeki ngham on the __
J ______day
of tl1e ______
and then and there iswe r the Co 'Stl :!th of Virg inia
conce rning a ccrta.in __~,f '., _____ whercof the said ___________ _
stand s charg ed, and shall not
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depar t thenc e witho ut the leave of said Court , then the
above r ecogn izance shall be void and of no
effect , other wise to remai n in fu ll force and virtue.
Taken and ackno wledg ed befor e me, the day and year first
above writte n.
��Commonwealth of V ir gi ni a- ~, Coun
ty of, ~
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs
, Sergeants, and all Police Officers
and Constables of the State of
Vir gin ia-G ree ting :
WHEREAS
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has this day made complaint and info
rma tion on oath befo re me, ___ ____
____ ____ ___,
Name of Magis t rat e.
of the said ~ n ty tha t he verily beli
Ti tle.
eves, tha t in th~ , said ~nt :r
and Stat e:
(a) Tha t Ard ent Spi rits are ~ ing unla
wfully man uf actured1 sold, kep t, stor
ed, possessed, held, used and
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concealed in a cert ain ,/J l _ -:r.c, ~~ &::.~
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by one
(b) A still , still cap, worm, tubs , ferm
ente rs and oth er appliances connect
ed with such still and used, and
~as h and oth~r substances, cap able
of bein g used, ~ he ma nuf ~c~ of
-~rd ent Spir its, are unlawfully
m the possession of, and unlawfully used
by one_ --A._ .,_ ~ ~
--- --- --- --- --- --- -(Give n a me : if n a m e unkn own.
say. '" Whos
e name is to t h e jnf orma tion
u n kn o wn " )
in a cert ain_.,/{/__~ __ _
(c) Ard ent Spi rits are bein g unlawfu
lly kept, held, stor ed, concealed, used
, sold, and unlawfully tran spor ted in cert ain bag gag e or a cert ain
vehicle, to-wit· a cert ain ____ ___ ___
_ ___ ___ _____ ____ ___ __ _
(H ere descr i b e vehic le. au t o . wago
n. ca r r iage, buggy. boat. bagga
11e or what not)
by one ____ __ _______ _____ _____
__ ___ ___ ___ __ ___ ____ ___ ___ __
__ .- -- - - - --- --- -- · --- --- (Here give n a me , or descr ib e
as in (a) a bove )
And ther e being reasonable cause for
such belief:
THE SE ARE, THE REF OR E, IN TH
E NAME OF THE COMMONWEAL
TH OF VIRGINIA, to comman d you , with all necessary and pro
per speed and a ssistance, to sear.ch
the house, place, baggage, boa t or
vehicle herein designated, eith er in day
or night, and seize such ard ent spir
its and\ thei r containers and
othe r thin gs app aren tly possessed or
used in violation of law, "and brin g
the same and the person or persons , in whose possessidn they are foun
d, and also any person re~sist ing, imp
eding, obst:rlucting, or iii:i any
man ner hind erin g or delaying you in
the execution of this war ran t before
me, or some othe r officer having
jurisdiction of the case ,. to be disposed
of and dea lt wit h according to law; and
mak e retu rn of this.wa rran t
showing all acts and thin gs done ther
eun der, wit h~ par ticu lar stat eme nt
and sufficient description of the
thin gs seized and the name of the pen
.on in whose possession found, if any
, and if not found in the possession of any one, so stat e in you r retu
rn, and pos t a true copy of this war ran
t and the retu rn thereof, as requir ed by law.
Given und er my han d and seal lhis __
day of~ -- ;-- - - --- 192-4fc____ ____ _________ _____________
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
1.
If only Ardent Spirits and containers. be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than to
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeit ed
to Commonwealith. Any person claiming any of
same must file a written claim stating particularly
the character and extent of his interest therein,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he w ;-rrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may h<!,
for determination, and declare the uncl a imed articles forfeited.
2.
If still, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fermenten,
or any appliance connected with a stil'l and used,
or mash or other substance capable of being used,
in the manufac.ture ~f Ardent Spirits·, be seizejl,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall be d~stroyed, and the facts and articl~ seized reported
to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commol).wealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant a nd
proper return will be a sufficiep,1l notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers dispo'sed of
as in No. I above.
Commonwealth of Virginia
;t:.~ ..<f2d;;tA!.fc.. . . . . ... . .... . . . .. . . . ..
Execu~ t J.,_,w ithin warrant this .....
of.•
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within stated
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by - ~
ch.ing
ea
the
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room. place.
and by seizing the following described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above named pers.on found in possession thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the return
(Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or baggage, or as case may be)
1-2,
57 and 57
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This matter se~ for hearing on the ......... . day
of . . .......... .. ..... 192 •...
as front door of house, door of room or premises)
of ....... . ............ , 192 .•••
Description of Ardent Spiri~s and other things
Title of Ma&'lstrata.
Written claim of owner.ship or interest having been
filed to certain of the said things herein seized. this
warrant, the said claim and the things in th.e claim
particularly described, are hereby certified to the
.................. Court of this .. ____________ for determination' and the said things unclaimed are hereby
adjudged and declared co.nfi,scated and forfeited to
the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ..... ·--··----· . .. day of
tomobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, t r;e
Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved
and the vehicle shall be delivered ito the Sergeant
of the City, the facts reported to the Prohlbition
Comm~ssioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and containers disposed o·f as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant a nd
proper return will be a sufficen.t report.)
See Sections 2r 1-2, 22, 23, 23
Acts of Ass.e mbly, 1918, Page 578.
Other than above stated the following are witnesses:
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in complia,nce with the law, ,t he same are hereby adjudge:d
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ......•........... day
hereon on the
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an a tl-
4. A cop~ of this warrant and the return therean
must be posted at the front door of the house, 1r
on the door of the room, or on the prem i!ses t
1
the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
The following named officers and persons assisted
me in ,t he execution of this warrant:
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •. ·--, 192--• •
Title of Magistrate.
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under my hand this .....
•
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£.a.,,..... .d ay
o'f
NOTE.-Unle~ warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If
issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can 1'e
executed in any; par~ of the State, and returned to
any justice in any county or city through which
they were carried.
�Commonwealth of Virginia---Wy, County of, V i , p J ~wit
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WHEREA S. ______
of the said ~nty
(He re insert name of afflant or
has thi s dav made complaint and informati on on oath before m e,
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Name of Magistrate.
of the said
(b)
•nty
th at he verfilv believes for the reasons here in afber stated in the said
Title.
and State:
A s lilll. still cap, worm, tubs. fermenter s and other appli ances with s
uch still and used, a nd mash and other substance s,
capabl e of being u~
hv one . -.
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in a certai n
(c)
~nty
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in t ~a nufacture of Ardent
frUi · T
Spirits, a~'e unlawfull y in the possession of,
a nd
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unlawfull y used
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··· ··· · ······· --·· -·· ······
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( .er e d escribe the place, house. room or boat, as the case may b e )
/
Ardent Spirits am being-, unlawfull v kept, held, stored, con cea.led. used. sold,
and unlawfull y transport ed in certain bag-
gage or a certain vehicle~ to-wit: -a certain _····---·-·-······-··------······-- -··----··----· ....·-··············--·--··----····--·
-·······-······---·············-·-·····--·-·· ........ .
(.H ere describe vehicle, au t o, m otor boat, package or --·······-·····-·
baggage,
or what not)
by one __ ·---·-·----·-··-·· ········---·····--·-·--············ ····-········-············---·····---········--·······--·······-····-·············-··--·····•.' ·············--···················· ··--······························ ···· ...
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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
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. LF. Ritchie
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-036
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Ritchie
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keep, stor
and expose i or sale , give aw~ , trans ort, disp nse ,
solicit, advertise and. receiv
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orders for
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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-
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Lillian Shiffle tt, within one
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COMM ONWE AL TH OF VIRGIN IA, } TO WIT :
ROCKI NGHAM COUNT Y,
TO- - - -- - - - - - - - - -- -- - -- - , a Constable of said Count y:
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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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to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the Gremel Jury
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who stands charged with c1,nd in&t9ted f~,~ ci f elony misdemecmor .
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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. Lillian Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
Rights
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RcPr-box4-045
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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
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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
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1930
Title
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Commonwealth v. Lilly Ritchie
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Defendant charged with felony adultery.
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Felony
Adultery
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_322
Dove
May
Ritchie
Yankey