110 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/5d66f0956f6c1514d9957144dde29f00.pdf d406af357919a7aff21138ed2c958af0 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit : I n the Circuit Court of s aid County : The gr and jurors in and f or t he body of said county of Rockingham and n ow at tendi ng said Court at its February term , 1927, upon their oaths do present tha t Lut her Payne, within ·one year nex t prior to the findi ng of th is i n dicmtment, in t he s aid county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and felo niously manufacture di s tilled arden t s pirits , agai nst t he peace an d di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia . Th i s i ndi ctment i s fo und on the t e sti mony of w. T. Rexrode and D. H. Dofflemyer, witnesses sworn i n Court a nd se nt before the grand jury to give evidence . �Prohibition - M.fg . Commonweal th v ) Indictment Lu the r Payne F.e lony _r or February term, 1 9 27 A True Bill : ~ o. (! F n I'd,UM~ rr-,Y- D. w. Earman Commonweal th' s Atto rney . �Commonwealth of Virginia, lT •t· Rockingham County, j o-wt · BE IT REME_Ml3EREP that .on. the ___ e~.h __ _day of_ ____ ,~_l2r11_~ry_______________ 192 7 ,-------- - -- ---·----Luth er Payne_ and_ Jas L. _ Ray- ___ ------------ ------------ ----------- -- ---------came before me ______ _,I._Ji,.._K~ ij_~r _____ _____________________________________________________ _ of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respective1ly acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the _Commonweal th of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to say : the said ______ Luther_ Payne_ __ __ - __ - __ - __- __ _ - ___ - ___ - ____ - ____ - __ _ - __ _ - ________ in the sum of ________ One _Thousand ____ - _____ - _____ - ____ - _____ - _____ - _____ - ___ - ___ - ___ - _____ Dollars good and lawful money of the United States, and the said ____ J~e_L.t--R~ ~-- ~--- ------- ------in the sum oL ____ OJlCL.Thou..aand. ____-:_ ____-:. ____~ ____ Dolla.rs of like good and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands a.nd tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived ariy claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonweal th arising under this recognizance with coupons det.a.che;q from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonweal th of Virginia if the said _______ t_l!t!i_~r.!R_~y_n~~----- ----- ------------ -- ____ __ shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritten . The. condition . of the above recognizance is s uch that if the above bound _________ ______ ______ _ -----~~~-~~ !--~~~~---- ---------:;--- -------------d o and shall personally appear before the Circuit Court -0.f Rockingham on the __?ir..!9-t __ day of the ____ ~~PY-.~?_r~---~----=-- -- :-____ _:-____ Term next thereof, being the ___ J~J~_t__ day of_ ____ ..:~ElPJ.:.~~]':'~ __________ __ _192 7 , at the Court-house thereof, and then and there answer the CoD?monweal th of Virginia concerning a certain ____~~±--~!,ly_____ whereof the said _________ L.~tb_e_~_p_~yn~~---- ------- ____________________ stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above n~cognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknOwledgcd before me,_ the day_and y e ~ - ~ c a b ' l t - ~ r / ~ . . 0 Li_&: C �COMMONWEALTH vs LUTHER PAYNE. F.ECOGNIZANCE. �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, , a Constable of said County: ~ / th id County, has this day made ff.,..:::'...I.L~ = . . ~ = ~ ~ . . . , , _ _ a Justice of the said County, ---- ~:___c,,_~~~~:£---- 192;z, in the said County, did These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the s a i d - - - - - -to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - -- - - - -- - -- - - - -- - - -- - -- - -- - - -- - - - - -- - - -- No. 38 NE:WS· RECORD CO . , HARRI �Commonwealth vs. } Arrest Warrant Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of this .JZ. .. day of 'f! / ! ~ .. . 1 9,2.,l ~ ....Q. . (O._ ........t.1::..e....... . Constable of Rockingham County. �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT : ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, To Whereas, , a Constable of said County: the Sheriff or any Pro- Inapector- of the said County, has this day made W. T. Rexrode- ~- -- a Justice of the said County, J~~ W~~ K~e~i~t~e~r complaint and information on oath before me,- - ~ 0 0 "------ - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ,_ , _ P..,,,a.......,,n=e that _ _ ___,L.,._u=t-"-h=e_,r_____, 1921-, in the said County, did Februar day of 7th unlawfully manufacture Ardent Spirits in Violation of law- of the said County, on the These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - - - - - Lu ther Payneto answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum- DofflemyerB. -H.- --~-~----mon - - - - ~ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this 8th day of February , in the year 19-21. ,__._._,/'---'r:"""'"""-<-.L'±u_.. . . . .,--'--"'---- - -J. f_b - - - - - h - - - --'--'_,_ No. 38 P. (Seal) �Commonwealth February 8th 1927. At Dayton. Va. vs Charged with a Felony. Luther Payne. The within case thia day heard by me,. J. W. Keiter a Justice of Rockingham Coubty, and the Defendant found gtiilty aA chagged in the warrant, and recognized in the nurn of One Thousand Dollars with ·JaA L~ Ray an Surety for hie appearance before the Circuit Court of Rockingham County on the FirAt day of the February term ')1-l;~ . -· ",-.Ji°'. - ;:. f! ~J <'t"j { �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff o f Rockingham County, Greeting: You, a re h ereby comm,anded to su.,mmon. ·· ·g . . ····cy . . ~A;h ~ to t esti fy and the truth ~ y i n behalf of the Commonw ealth a_tainst .. ... . . .. .... . . ........ . .. f.\.~~ .~~ .. . a -.ge with and indicted for a felony mi -e·1 ea nor . who sta nds ch~ .1.1.n d this ..... :.................. .... ........ sh all not omit under t he penalty of £100. .1.1.nd h ave then and there this Writ CKBUR.N', Clerlc of our said Court at the Conrt House, the Witness , J. F.~ of the Commonwealth. 1 9 .f .. , a nd in the Y... . ..d a y of .. cl........ ' . . . , New,.Record, HarrisonbnrQ, Va . 1-4'-l.~ r :~ .a . . ..'.-.=----c........ ... .~... c...-t/4..-(:....-c.-,,,.,.~ . . .. .. , Clerlc. �>,ecutcd f' .J!.2..'i.dL ::. w it h i nS um m o n s t <> ~ .oy d ol lv an ng a tru o Co py o t th CJ ~~ __ _ In p er so n. l ~ ~ ' ~ ~ ~ ~ t_f ,.. w, ~ ; J,lf:4r rt ~ . i~ ~ -~ �In the Name of the Commonw ealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby com,manded to siim,mon ........................ . to rt,ppear before the JudJfe of the Circiiit Coiirt of Roclcin_gham, County, cit the Coiirt .1 9 .. ~ --/ House thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the o/ / ~ day of . to test;,fy and the trutl ::1t::;rJ? -.:d(_,tJ./.' : ; ; : : ;:; talth before th, Grand Ju,:y misdemeanor . who stands char_ge ..............shall not om,it iinder the penalty of £ 1 00. .11.nd hnve then .11.nd this ................... nnrl there this Writ. Witness, J. F. BL.JI. CKE UR.N', Clerlc of ow· sciid Court, at the Coiirt House, · the and in the 1-/J.. J..t ~ · of the Cmnmonwertl th. 19 / ... V..d ciy of df.~ : . ., News Record, Hnrri.rnn bu rg, Va. 4 .J/, Pr ~ -8 t . . . . . . . . . . ., Clerlc. �E " e c u t ed 't/i,t,l ~ ,lfJ., 2 by de livering a tr u Copy of the within Summons to.& ~ ~ ~ ___ i n person . , �/ ,. �., .,. . # ,. I I' � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Payne Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment posession of still recognizance 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 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box6-044 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Payne https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/29bee07eda0efd13c53d7cd016c913cd.pdf be4c30ec6a6bbebabe3a466669c6f462 PDF Text Text @,tutr nf lltrgtutuf Qiounty of i!lorkingqam. 1 To-wit : J To the Sheriff or any Police Officer or Constab e of the said County : WHEREAS,--~ ~ - -ttf--- -~ - - - - ----- ---- has this day made complaint and informa~on_yatli before me,. of the Peace of the said County, ___ . __ ;,: ____ of the said County, _i t ~ , a Justice that -~~---✓-'!?~--- ______ ______in the said County, ,11::_th~~~-;;;;; :::,:;~ ~/:n-~~ 1.J-¥~ U- ~~ ~ ~ M ~ < ~ TH ESE AR E, TH EREFORE, To command you, in the name of the Commonwealth, to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ___ ___ __ _____ ______ __ --~~ ---/?-~__________________ to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon __ ______ ______ ____ ______ __ ________ _ _______________________________________________________________________________, as ,vitnesses. / ~--p' of__ ~ ~- ________ ____ , 192_5?-:----- Given under my hand and seal, this ___ __ --~ __ z'!,_~ - ----, ). P. [SEAL] �STATE OF VIRG I N ! CO.YJ:gY OF RocKI 1 GHAM, ---------*- _ __ _ I,___ ___ _________ _ County of Rockin m, Virginia, do hereby certif T o-WIT: a)i stice of the Peace in and for the hat_ ___;L~ __ and ---- - --;i-·• t,/?~ ________ da!, ~know le~;=;~~~~~~~~ -,:-,~;-~~~~-~~;;~~;,; :i~~i~i~•: h',~: -~ - ~ d _ ___- _ _~_'?!}_{!:_~___ Dollars ($-(;,1!71~ __ _), to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said __~ --P~-~------- hav 0 is 0 : t~-~; shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,(?'1 t h e ~ - - of~f-_-~_/'J_--6~, day 192 e:-:-;-- and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge-z~his warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. # ,4 Given under my hand this, the __j ... ~ > -t § 3 ~ :::: ..., :::...0 ...:::0 "'"' "' ::: 0 ;::: s ::: C/0.5· > (; 0 Cl) - (,:, - ~ 2. - ....... ~ ~ (,:, "'"' ;" (,:, (; ~ -: ~ ? S"" 6 _';>_____ day ~ ~ ~ - ---, J. P. '-, .... "' ;:;· .:-, ~ :::: i:l. C r=; S"" n 0 CJ') .., CJ') fh ~ &, .,. fh ~ 00 ¼ \ 2. iS -: rio. v,. ~ ---- \ S"" ..., ~ ;::: ~ -==- 0 ........ -------- 0 ;::: -- - '< > ~ ~ (,:, (,:, ~ C 3 ri ri ~ c:::: ~ ~ C = 5· i::: 9· ... I "':::.. I ...s. g:... I I I 0 :~~ N> ~ ~ 0 ........ :? (,:, I :'1 : (,:, z...,> I I • ~·~~ ~~~ ld. ',c f~ I t='J n 0 a: ~ 0 z ~ ~ > t""4 .., ::c: \ �~------- ~--- CO ·.TONWE TR OF VIRGINI , COlTTfTY O"'"" ROCKI HGR ,_, to - wit : In t he Ci rcuit Court of sa i d County · mhe gr and j urors i n a nd f or the ba dly of s a id c ounty of Rock i ngham and now a ttending sai d Court at i ts DE:l°cemb.er term , 1928 , up on the i r oaths do p r esent that Luther Payne , who was he retofore on the 25th da of Feb ruar, 1 92 7, c on- victed o · viola t ing the Pr oh ibit io n l aws of the Commonweal th of Virginia in the Circuit Court of sai d Rock i ngham County , and ,1h o tlien and there was sente ced to pay a fine of ten dollars and to serve f or a pe riod of seven months in jail , did , on or about October 16 , 1928 , i n: t he said County of Rockingham , unlavJfully -errd folsnt c zs ~s have in h is p ossess io n a worm, cool i ng tub, and ab ou t f i ft agains t the peace and di gnit gal l ons of ma sh , of the Common,ealth of Vi r c inia . This ind ictment is f ound on the tes timony of Et;: !I , l'!;.-•Eey·, witnesses sworn i n Cou t and sent befor e the grand jury t o �St i ll Se cond offense " / ommonw eal t h v) Indi ctment Luther Payne Fel ony JJecemb ~r term , 1928 ' \ - '--., ' D . \/ . Earman na ommomr l th ' s Attorn e �COMMONWEALTH vs. Ia I II I Luther Payne - ,fti-0 .ro ~ / _? ( Felony ; - f: l l I i • i l (Pro.) 2nd �I I ;; I (, / ' ! I,. I I. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Payne Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment distilling worm and vessels 50 gal of spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1928 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-047 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Payne https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e91befe91814831504a8eb96def3024c.pdf 30c98b0026fd60b6b7b3cf8fe3e7b971 PDF Text Text COUI: 1TY OF R C Ln ~:.1. , to - wit : I n the Ci~cuit Court of sa i d County : he __rand jurors of t he Cornrr onwef:l_ l th ofVir e::i n ia , in an for it s he r od y of s aid County and now attending ~a i d Court at pr il ter m, 1930 , up on the i r oaths d o pre s ent that Luther Payne , wh o wa s heretofore , to - v, it , on pr il 30 , 1 929 , conv i cted of violat i rn:: t he PTo h i bitio n l aws of the S tate of Vir g i n ia i n t he Circuit Court of Ro e ingh am Coun ty and who the n and there was sentenced t o pay a f i ne of fifty dollars and to s erv e f or three mont hs in jail, d i d , wi thin one ye a r next p r i or to the find i ng of thi s i nd ic tment , i n sa i d cou n ty , unl awfu ll y and fe lonious l y have in h is p o ssess i on a s till , s till cap , worm , tub , fermen t er , and other a pplia nc es connec ted wit h an d used i n t h e op e r ation of a st ill , without havin g the same r eg is tere d a s re q uire d b y law, and also a quantity of mash , a ainst t h e peac e and d i gnity of the Commonwea lth of Virginia . Th i W. T . ~ i ndic tment i s foun d on th e te s t imony o f J . L . Dir t i nr , ✓ exrode , and Gap baln D i n-g c:.J, wi tnes s es sworn in Cour t and se nt befo re the g and jury to g ive evi denc e . �2nd - St ill Com i~ i ~ v ) I nd ic tme nt r Luther Payne ~ \\~ '. I ~ Felony pri l t erm , 1 930 ~\ !- k' { ~ t 1 I -I Tu~ A True· Bill : F oreman ~ -~ ~ ·!f ~~ ~ ~ ~ D. w• .J:!;ar man Commonwea lth ' s Attorney ~ �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit: (J . P. or Bail Com missioner) and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of to be levied of their r espective goods a nd clnttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the sai~ ................... ...... .............. ............. ..... shall personally appear before ~ .i" 19 .. _. ........... , and at such other time or tim es to which the proceedings ma y be continued or further . heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceeding s in connection with the said charge, and then and there ans wer the Commonwealth of Virg inia concerning a certa in ············~···:_···············:-(_········•:........~.................................. whereof the said .........................................:................................_.·.............................stands charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to re; ain in full force and effect. . l . IN WrTNm,S WHERE OF , I hereunto affix my signature this............................ day of ........................ . ······················· ,' 19 ............... . ,. I (J. p. or BAIL COMMISSIONER_) ����OCT ! ' COMMONWEALTH vs. • ) (Pro.) LUTHER PAYNE ! Ji/:Jv. J, I I [ ~ ' t l I lj l I I I I I i ) 1 ( ' 2nd off. �·t I / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Payne Description An account of the resource Felony; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony not guilty posession of still 2nd offense 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 1930 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box8-072 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Payne https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_029.pdf 460a50e41c8ec3654791e0d9c6453445 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Randal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Subject The topic of the resource Assault Wife Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with wife beating, assault. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_021_029 Randal https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_027-commonwealth-v-luther-smith.pdf 90fbe83094142bbb12d7b9ea2aa00115 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rocki~gQall1 Gouqty, to,..,vit: The ,Jurnrs of the Commonwealth attending UPON the .aidCourt, of Virginia, THHIR y i day of l'-:<ciki. ..,.t.~_.. c.lt.vd.C~f! w 1.u.,., the prnperty of one ! m the ~ .-(...~. /,t,.t.'!--4<..A-).( . ~,. 'L, tu And ..{l Jc~li,~ .."':'::". . .. .... . / c, ·": 1 IL(_ in the said v , f.~" {Ht-th • ~ ••• •· un the. no <- ~ ;1 - :,-=. O" >-<' ••• p ·- ·t'-1,1</ < ( --\..ndthe Jnrors aforesaid, away, npon their oath 1 . , in the yeal' 189 6-:-in the said County, a cel'tain Emtlrnu-t,e, p-t.,-t I property rJ..... did steal, ts.ke and carry ' ' <-~-_.,,.1://4-::- day of. ,.'...,/./.-::u:-f.(~J djoining to J·.../,__, -JJ._j;><,a ••••••••• then and there being fonnd, then and therA feloniously . l,w.,1.1 ..u ., the . .L )( ctu.~~ eal4e It<<.-.L.2<(.<<<- }-0:'.f-.:./!,'"'i~~ . . , do further present, that ..(X)u..l{~., r-: J . ••• against the peace a,rnl dignity of the Commonwe 11th of Virginia. aforesaid, there situated, . 4uc,J<J~l IL re '/ - ds anc\ chattles of the said .. g00 : not adjoinin_!! ............... .......... . .......................................... of the the said County, a cei-tain onthonse,called did break and enter, with rntent the goods and cliattles of the said t111/1 t..,d.' r A~ ~ .1,. ~ (, 1J1_ "ill the said/4'ntho1;se hen and there being~feloniously to steal: take [!J ,;..{~~ an<l cany away. A ...LL.·.t1 ----: ·F.'.•"-~ LI'- . ML~ t1rne of that day,jelomonsly r-~L:IJ~ 189,f";in .in the year oecupied wi h the cl-we-lling-lrny-sHof the sa~d... 01· . 4_ PRJf.'SENT, that_ .. . t',,-l[cih,,/ OATH on the to in and for the body of the Connty of Ro<'kingham, and now of one ...... ecc;i.1piea ;,,qt,h .he-dwelling-house (f. of the sa-i-d f '11--.•L~ .... ................. . ... ....... .... /"'ti.i-Athere situated, in the cn-·i.; time of that day feloniously did breaJ~ ~rncl e ter, with intent the goods and chattels c.,t{..(_;.( L-Ui- ')t..4:.£.' .~ tJ..i.uu~ of the said ....... toke and carry • way. An a,1, LL c:(-u~~ ,., ~l..~~ ~~D - ... ,... •··••·······················································-·············-·············•····-·· , ... ..................................... of the goods ancl chattels of the snid . 7 .;.:A.( ✓ -/,, u l 1 ... 11• ,, Tc ~:r.--r .. , and there bf'ing found, then and there feloniously of Virgin1a. ? Jiu.": 'al Li :u.,.,,.,l;,_{.J,, . , ,, of the Commonwealth lt'- { l-L. in th said"<,++cHrn1:Hs then and there being, feloniously to steal, ... •~; .. in the said~utl10u 1':;:;·k.._ , then clid teal, take :rnd carry away, against the peace and dignity And the Jnrol'S aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .....;:.J.£-1..~~ .J., . L{~ .1.u .. in the said County, a certain otlt,oous , cal~1 .., onthe .. 't' day of &t-<:-.t:Lc'1.3r-:., .,ft.L4.-:t.~ ..1.~:.'(1~1 .....the property of One in the year 18..... j<--<-:CJ'?:.id..,.= ........., not a-djoinint," i0--0r.;icGl1-']_1iea. witJ~ the d.\--wllihg--bouse-of-the said-··' there situated, enter, without breaking ...... .... . . in the sai~nth&tlSe 1-~,.:·r-: Ji·(v'-c.~0. _(}.f(,,_f.. then and there being found, of the Commonwealth ft, 1 ~ then and there being, feloniously Ly.:..,. u I~{'-:u.,,, of the goods and chattels of the said dignity I ~i t. 1--1L u--1..1-- t/u P. .c-!✓.'S..'t..~} ··/ witness~worn f(. ~k'.f:- 1:'.'.:::: And ~..... . ........······· ... r· .. ~·j···· l/JV&-<j' UL .....in the sai~ euthous f did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and of Virginia. Ju.,- . . f did .. 1=. then and there feloniously .1k~C. c_')-.: to steal, take and carry away. }~:t1. If .~~. This indictment is found on the testimony of. -~ ~ time of that day feloniously thP, sarne 2 ,~ith intent the goods and chattels of the said <..lt<L(,U~ .. .. in the night ,r/,_ ./4 Jc/" J t/'4...b)/':,,,..,'·,., } ~1 I... 1 in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. ( ,c '-'-. �1 ( fL/ l t l Z U._%- l l l\..(_4-C, . ''t th-_ -- 4.- LL<t1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Smith Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_027 Fisher Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9c8054809dc4f8fc4118b4104b415993.pdf b6b9315054aa335674746b8aa37af992 PDF Text Text -- ,. COMMONWEAIII'H OF VIRGINIA, COIDTTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court o~ said County: The grand jurors in and for t h e body of said county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its October term, 1927, upon their oaths do present that Luther Tanksley, who was heretofore on t he 21st day of October, 1926, convicted of violating the Prohibition laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Augusta County, Virginia, and who then and thel :e Sas 1 entenced O'k I"- ~ to pay a fine of fifty dollars, did~ -witkiB &R& ~ , . ' 19'2 '1, neM~ ,rio! t& 1'-he finaing et ~his in~ietment , in the said county of Rockingham, unlawfully and feloniously manuf'acture, sell, offer, keep, store and ex:pose for sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further present that Luth er Tanksley, who was heretofore on the 21st day of October, 1926, convicted of violating the Prohibition laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Augusta County, Virginia, and who then"""'...,._.. flt!'\- "'"' 4 fifty dollars , ~w~ ~~~~~~.-R-~ i&iiatm€:. , ~ ,F A ... i n the ~~ to pay a fine of 7" ie-~e!'i.&f.l:~ l!-"&l"~!'-'lt'&-&~ -r'!l:-fl,El+:~-&.~~t-s said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and feloniously have in his possession ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further present that Luther Tanksley, who was heretofore on the 21st day of October, 1926, convict ed of violating the Prohibition law.s of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Augusta County, Virginia, and who then and ther~e wa """ ~ ~ fifty dollars, witaift one ye ar seni:i,!1ced to pay a fine of ... ,, 2. 7, ~ior to t~a fiBdin~ of itft~s iftaie bment in the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and feloniously receive ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity ��of the Commonwealth of Virginia. c. w. This indictmen t is found on the testimony ~~- J~~ L. Dirting, ~ w..___,, n,.,..... c.t.%f-; ~ , Dove, ~ s. F. Newma~ witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidence. �\ I 2nd offence Commonweal th v) Indictment Luther Tanksley Felony October term, 1927 A True Bill: ~ ~¢£ For¢na.n \... D. w. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney L ~ �commonwealth of Virgi nia, Rooki ngham count y, to-w it: Be it remembered , that on t he ~ : -.:.r ~~~ · ?~zi day of ~ ,1927 , a ,s, ~ oa me befor e rre, Harry M. stri ckler , Bail comm ission er, of the said Count y of Rooki ngham , and sever Rlly and respe otive ly aokno wle dged thems elves to be indeb ted to the Commonwe alt h of Virgi nia, in ma nner and form follo wing, that is to say; i n the sum of On.-l :J- /~ ~ W the said ··. ~ ~ dolla rs, and the said q, S,.. - ~ =--'--- 4-"~ ~- - in the sum of ~ dolla rs, to be reepe ot ively ma.de and levie d of their sever al goods and ohatt els, lands and tenem ents, an d they sever ally waivs l the bene fit of their Homestea d Exem ption as this oblig ation , to the use of the comm onwealth of Virg inia, if _the said ,,,~ ~ shall make defau lt in the perfo rmanc e of the oond itione unde rwrit ten. above recog nizan ce is such that if th-~ above ~ - - ~ - - - - = - -'---:--: ---.,...- -.""':"' #-- .. c~ , do and shall perso nally _!l)pea t/bef ore ~~ ~ ~ - Z j ,,._,, Wt-(~ I there to answe r the Commonwealth for and oonoe rning • a certain~ by him oommi tted where with he stand s oharged, or t o any time or times to which t he prOee eding e may be coutinue d or furth er heard , and befor e any aourt or 3udge herea ft er havin g or holdi ng any proce eding .a in conne ction with th e said charg e , and not depar t thenc e w,tho ut leave of court , and be bound under this recogni zance until said charg e is final ly dispo sed of or until it is de0la red void by order of a comp etent court , then this re.cog nizan ce shall be null and void, other wise ,force end virtu e. ��1 Commonwealth of Virginia, T · •t. Rockingham County,J o-wt · BE 1T ------~ REMEMBERED that on the ___L,!{ _day of __ ~_________________ ----- --- - -------- ---~ came befor e me__ 1927 ,----------- ,t_ _)/4_~ -~ - ; , ~-- ------------l- ~ -- ~ -1--------------- -------- of the said county of Rock ngham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said __ )f?<,d,, goo~ ~ _____________ -________________________________ in the sum of lawful -money -of - the -United- States, and the said_: g g- ~ in the sum of__ ~ _____________ ---~-o:~•~~ __________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be r espectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead JDxellllption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability t o the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said --~ -~ ----------------- ---shall make default in th, performance of the conditions underwritten. ·T he condition of the above r ecognizance is such that if the above bound--- ~ -~ ----- ---- -- -- -------- - ----------do and shall personally appear before the Circuit Court of Rockingham on tbe __ ~ __ day of the------------- ------------- ~ thereof, being the __ 2,._Q9{_day of_~ ---Term Da'!; ---------------19 2 / , at the Court-house thereof, and then and ther e answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain ---~ "£.~ said __ ~ - -~ . - - -------------- stands charged, and shall not depart thence ·without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. ��Arrest Warrant COMMONWEA L TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT: ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, To-LL£L .M=4 <3?&,, ~~Whereas, ~~~~ 11 complaint and information on oath before m that- ~ ___:~~ , a Constable of said County : , ,J..L.:.',,LJ...-1---4~~ ~~c£.'.~ii"a..,,;. ,__ id County, has this day made a Justice of the said County, ~ ~ ~;z._- ~ - - -~ - - - -- - - - -- thezf! : ~~ ~ {!z,~±F !£,d',,L, f uC~f ::!4 2~ ~~~·,~~ 1the ::d Cou:ty, did said Coon •, on These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwea lth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appreefore me, or some her Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - - - - -- ~ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonweal th, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this- - - a Lday of_,::_;_-= ~./----~-- he year 19.2=/- df:-;-;.A--f-£,,~ ~~~~ ~ ~ '------J. P. (Seal) No.38 �Common wealth vs. ~ } Arrest Warran t . ~ ~ ············ ········ Executed the within warrant by arrestin'g and delivering th e body of moning the within named witnesses in person, �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, '--'--'--------'-----'""'=----'-¥-.L....L.<....,__.4'Ct,,_,,F - _--.F-_ _ __ _ __ _ , a Constable of said County: aid County, has this day made These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre- moo to ----e::~!'...{2~-Lb'Ll.L~~ ~~~~t.JLJ'----i\..,.L-tLJ.LW!~= ~L......~ gear and give. evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. - /7' - Given under my hand and seal this _ No. 38 _ ~~=-;-- - -- - -,1'1.,u the year 194 _ __1___iL\.:z_¥,--t;,,,~~{{f.&,~ '!#-fl?-1 - -- J. P. (Seal) �Commonwealth vs. } Arrest Warrant ~d1~ I Executed the within warrant and delivering the body of 7 arresting �_::1:p4;~ 1rr7 60MMONWEALTH Felony (Pro .:t #1 vs . LUTHER T.l(NKSLEY l I. -r I f ; if, /) I". f, ./ ' :- 1'-' fI --t#· I I- . f; I 1 · '\ t :r ' f 1 t f I' ~- t t } ~ t \ l i.' f , �,_ , • ) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Tanksley Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment posession 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 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-007 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Tanksley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/b23e234bad5733d9d17376cd9fc4aa69.pdf 50af60dc2063bf4234dc3608b897e2bb PDF Text Text COMMO]lWE.ALTH 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 October term, 1927, upon their oaths do present that Luther Tanksley, who was heretofore on the 21st day of October, 1926, convicted of violating the Prohibition laws of t he Commonwealth of Virginia, in the Circuit Court of Augusta County, Virginia, and who then and there was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars, did, on or about May 12, 1927, in t he said county of Rockingham , unlawfully and felonious ly manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose f or sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits, agai n st t he p eace and dignity of t he Commonwea lth of Virginia. The jurors af oresaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further pre s ent that Luther Tanksley, who was heretofore on the 21st day of October, 1926, convicted of viola ting the Prohibitio n laws of t h e Commonwea lth of Virgi nia, in t he Circuit Court of Augu sta County, Virgi n ia, and who t hen and t here was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty do l lars, did, on or about May 12, 1927, in the said county of Rockingham, unlawfull y and felonious ly have in his possession ardent spirits, against t he i;eace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Vir~ gi nia. The jurors afore s aid upon t h eir oa ths aforesaid do further present that Luther Tanksley, · who was heretofore on the 21st day of October, 1926, convicted of violating the Prohibitio n laws of the Commonwea lth of Virginia, in t he Circui t Court of Augusta County, Virgi nia, and who t h en and there was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars, did, on or about May 12, 1927, in the said county of Rockingham, unlawfiilly and f eloniously receive ardent spirits, against t he peace and dignity of the Commonwea lth of Virginia. �\ �This ~ndiotment is found on the testimony of J , W, :A:B~ren9 1 Annie Andrews, H.B. Hook, Pat Thurber, ~ ~ ti,~ ~ ,~ A. P. CoffeyA witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidenoe. I �r --- !'I o,'1,. . ~ ? "and offence May 12, 1927 " (tr . § i l J " J1 J I l '~ ~ 1 v<, ~ ~ l,__ j ~ -~ ~ ~j ~ " \} ~ 1 f \1 ) ~t ·"'}. ~ ¾ ~ -r-- ~, ~ -.\ ~ ,. f~ 'l~ . -\ ~ ' j '~ 11 ~ ~ -:~A j v) Indictment Luther Tanksley 1 i ) Commonwealth J ? ~, I~ .... Felony October term, 1927 A True Bill: *u ' f/ C'...-. -- /1 o---rt-# n: Foreman ,I ~ ~ '? ~ ~ ~ ~ ~_J ,Fl D. W. Earman Commonwealth's At t orney �In the Circuit Cou rt f ' u :ust Cov.nt y , Virgi n i , ebrua r y 23 , 1926 . The Co r onwe a lth of Virgi ni , .). vs ) 1 • . :., . nks ley . ·1 This day c · . e the Ind i ct ent for Felony . ( Viol · t i on of roh i bition · w,- 2nd Offense ) ttorney for t he Co , onwe ....lth ed in court in pers on and by a tto rne y , nd the s · i d de rred t o s~ i d i nd ict ent of law nd the ccused by hi s nd to e ch count t here f r i s i ng upon s a i d de urrer be i n ccused ccuse d t h ereon ttorney nd the questions full - argued it s eens to t he c ou r t t h t the second c ount of s i d indict ent i s not s u ff icient i n 1 vic t the pp ear- to con - t h e s a i d der:mrre r to s •.. i d s e cond c ount s id i nd ict ent i s the re ore sust ined , nd t h e de • urrer t o the first c . s a i d ind i c t ent is ove rruled nd the s i d ac cused be in t of r r i gned the re- on a cknowl edged hi ns elf to b e guilty of the of_en se ch rged i n sa i d first count of said ind ict en t • it i s cons i dered b the j a i l o nothin ..ill be i ng ff ered i n del y of judgment t e court tha t t es i d 1 •• T nksley be c onfi ned in t h i s count y for t he terr f one onth nd t h t he p f i ne of , 50 .oo and t he costs of this prosec ti on . oti on of t h e a ccus ed and with t he as s ent of t he On ttorney f or t he Co , onweul t h and for reason s appea r i ng t o the court i t i s furt her c ons i der ed t hat so Llu ch of this jud i ent as i pos es confi nemen t i n j a i l b e .and t he s ame i s hereb y su spended unt i l the f urther ord er of the court . Copy , Teste Cle rk . In t he Cir c i t Court of ugust Count y , Vi r ·in i a , ootob er 21 , 1926 The Cocr~ onwe · lth of Vi r gi n i ' , ) vs • .!!: . :t anksley . : ) Ind ic t ent for Felony . (Viol · t ion of roh i b i ti on ra , - 2nd Of ense ) ~h i s day c~ e t ~e at t orn ey f r t he Co . onwe 1t h pe red i n cour t in person .bove n nd being rr i gned ple d not ed i nd i ct ent , and wa iving · jury we 1th r e qu i r i ng none t he nd t he accused nd t he ' tters i n d i fferen ce itted to the c ourt , and bein g ful l y he r d p- i l t y t o the ttorne n d. di spute for the C ere s ub- nd i t appe r i ng to the court tha t the viola t i on of the s~atute ch rged i n the ind i ot . ent w-s in dvert - �- ---) �-~- ·ant nd techn ica l only ,it i s c ons i dered by t he court that the s i d T nksley be nd he is hereby requ ire d t o :p y a f i n e of tP 50 .oo and t h e costs of t h is :prosecu t ion , · nd t h t u:pon the p ch rged fro . ~. ent t he reof he b e dis- dures s . _ Copy , Tes te : I -------- ---- 1/- ~ ~ - ---- Clerk . ��State y, ..., , O- i'•it ; Be it .ceme ber<" 1 1-, het on . e ~ ay of , 1927 9 ~~ ~}/4 ;M- fl,C I~ came before ire , an y an severe n. arry st ric l er , Bi r es ectiv ly c ommif's ione r ckno ledGed or s a i d com1ty , emselves o be i n - '. ebte .o -the Co1nr,1on~e" tn. of Virgini a , i n m"nneran d for,.:i foll owi n Cjj _,- / ~ ~ --- -~ - - -- -~ - --i · a rs , goo anc.. l a 1f ul __,~~ ~ - ~ - • ~ 1 i e goo a. an the u.r.a of oney of the i d ~ i n the sum of l av f u l mone to be res ectivel levied of hei r goos an c & e~ , 1 n s an ene "?len t s , an -~ .e several l :,- · a ve d the benefit of t he iT h O:me s+,er d :_· emp · on es tot . i s ob igat ion , to"the · use 6 'f Coinmonwea l th of Vi r · n · i f ~ ~ sa · d of he condi ions underwri The c ond i · on o · ~~ Circuit Cuu.rt of ocki the r eo f , being the Hou<>e he above reco nizence ----- -a.ay C!OIIL i !nes ,o f p rt t 1enc :z:ance unt i cl · re be nul char e i e an he ab ove a he court c erta i n co mmit ed w:t.erewith 1 e ster, s c sr ed , or :1:·1nal l :T be c on ·inued or or ._Tri.d ·e rereafter nav i ng or onne c ion VJ:i!. }_ the s a i 1 re of c ou.r v cb.i ·"by order of a shal v ·r sa l.a t if for s~d c onctrninJ hie · he procee i ngs ma 1n i hou s such --- - - - -1., 27 , on: e--1 ::'urh,er . .e r , ana. b f ore an; cou.r holding any ~roce erfor.1riance do a,d shall personally appe~r before he h m Co . .ty on the first day of t :r..e ne ~t term felony e-z rj g.> · , , ,• er b:7 hiI i me or i n th n hereof , 1: o ans'ler to any ke def u shal ch rge , an (1 no nd be bound un er ttis r0 ogniisp ose d of or un i i is e - ompetent court , t hen t i s reco gnizance vo i , o :t.e r w · se s: al l reme i n ·n ·ull force and �0 �COTuThWNWEALTH V LUTHER T JKSLEY CH RG= TO THE JURY I f you find t he accused , Luther Tanksley, not guilty, you will sey so and no more. I f you find h i m guilty as charged in ·th e indictmen t , t hen you will say so and as certa i n h is punis'1men t by confine ment in the :penitentia ry for a pe riod of not l ess than one ye ar n or more t han five years, or , i n your di scret ion , by confineme nt i n jail for a period of not l ess than six months nor more t na n twelve months and a fine not exce e ding five hundred dollarso �Commonweal th V Luther Tanksley Cha r ge to the Ju:ry �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, ~ TO WIT : R OCKINGHAM COUNTY, I To Whereas, l?JJi ~ L . ,a?~ {)r .:/ ~ ~ onstable of said County: P o . the said County, has this day made oath before me~ J r . a Justice of the said County, µ ,, that-----1.2.L::LJ.~~~~ ~~~~ - - -____J(.c.·:. _ _ _:___ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ .,.f/ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you .forthwith to apprehend an} b~i~ before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said !'4,~ ¾ , to answer the said complaint nd to be further dealt wj th according to law. And you are required to sum- J 1!fi:!::::. ~1,u)f:-~ .. , 77l:i- _ /4 mOn ,, ',-<_., / f, -,1-, • { · r ,,- - /.f. Af-r:J, _ , to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this-----L.._ -_ _ No. 38 N£WS • RECORD co., • HA a.G,.o ,.(u'RG , VA. �Commonwealth vs. } Arrest Warrant Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of before ........................ .................................. ............... . a Justice of Rockingham County, and by sum- moning the within named witnesses in person, this ... ........ day of ..................... .................. 19 ...... . Constable of Rockingham County. CD > 0 �Th• coar t lns t ruot pre um• Jury, that the pr l oner come to tr l al th t.o be 1nnooe~t. , r e'bu\t.ed 'bf \ha ommo this pr e ewnpt.ion oont.in e ea.1 th bay nd a r ,e a onabl e doub\J eanno\ convlot. unl • s they c r conolle f r om the e v t ot t.b• prl aoner wltb all t.be nece, a r y lle until 11. ls n 1.be Jury nee t.he ""U11 \ tlone of t he i n ictment. �,. �The court instructs the Jury, that the l aw pr aswna s e vety person ohai,-ged i t hcrime, to be innocent, until hls guilt i s es-t.ablished by the Common ea lth beyond any reasonable doubt, and this presumption ot innocence goe s with the pri soner through and appli e s t o every stage thereof. •••ry cue, ��ry, th t the olroumat anc es ot mere au plcl on,. the 11 r t o\ or ul 1t.y, bu\ ~•tor• you ar not · uffloient t o arr Tbe CotU"t ln t. UC oan o nvic only th t th b~t you u h the pr isoner, you tnust b• ctrcum t be ce re con 1 atl sfled from' the \ rvu.~~ i o 1Je lnoonsla~•nt lt.b t.lsft• . t r om t,be evi dence no\ nt 1 h th• r lson r • th• t ao\s are · ui l t, uob �. " ... -- �our t. 1.n t.r ct T t.he J'ury , t h t ob t ct whl oh to t t bll sb 't.b the oh 1n of clr cum t. nc . ul lt. of the at be dl t. l not l y proYed bJ oom · t en\ l eg 1 evlc1 nc•. Jury b ve re on ble dou t proYed ln oner \o u n to any ma t he h t he exclual on ot every ot.be r r e no\ guilty. rl 1 othesl s of ry ta neo• r ct nee• ccue d , n4 it tJa• a ryt be be pr1 oner ' s gull\ to onabl• hypot h al e, th• J mua\ r t n4 him ��In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia: You, are hereby command ed to summon. :.·.·:·::::::::::::······ .~ ----- .~ :.: : : . ::::::::::::::::::::::::.... to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court ~f jf,ocking ha·1:;;,,,.<?6i. ty, at the Court 1 Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the L f.t. ...:z::l:.,_...day of ... .. , __ #d.,I.. , ....... 1 .. 5,7 to~sti~y an::;e':, _:·u::;;z;::zz; :~ainst . . . . . .. . - who stands charge , with and indicted for a felony misdemea ll,{)"'A..11.nd this .. ~ ... ..... -······~ ···········shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .11.nd have then and there this Writ. Witness, J . F L.11.CKBUR.N', Clerk of our said Gour, at the Cou,rt House, the /0.. day of ... ...~ .£I .t. 1 . and in the 1 .d:::b. . ear of the Commonw ealth. News-Record, Harrisonbur~. Va. ? f:¥ :ti d: ~ · · · · · · · · ···· , Clerk �n '.8 '< g, C - Er a J/l ~ C) - i § i I I I I �In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia; : Z , ~ ~ · To the Sheriff of ~ County , Greeting : You are here y comman ded to sunimon . ... . . . .. . . ... . . . .. .... . . .. . . . . ·· ·············••···• • •• •••••••••• • •• • •••••••••••••UHO• · .. ·.. . ·-. . .l l ~ ( l i ? ~ ~ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court o¼ ~ kin_gha; ;r5oun ty, at the . Court House thereof~ at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the... / ft.- ~ ay of .. ' ..... ~9 .. ~ to~sti~ y.and .t~.tru .. h .to .sa~.in • ~ who sta nds char_g .Jl.nd this .......... . ~ ••.a~a i: .••...... ith and indicted for a felony '-"\..-.=;;-c... misdem eanor. ~······ shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .Jl.nd have then at the Cou,rt House, the News-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. �xecuted on t he l~th da y or No v, , .. i thin the county of Augusta , by deliverin g a co py of the within summons , in wr it i ng, to Ea rl .. .. or , J . D . Perr ~nd Hugh Cri tt J e , in per son . ot exe cuted ~s to R. P . Wh i t fter due di l i g enc e I f i nd he is not in my ba i l i wick. jlw.l4J-tW ~.I• •~ • A f~ r\._"" -~ ~ ~ ~ ~ · t V • ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: To the Sheriff of ~~1ri';~--~,,- You are h ereby commanded to sunimon .. ty, at the Court . ..-fLa ..'. ... 19 .. ~ who stands charged ith and indicted fo r a f elony misdemeanor . .11.nd this .... ~ . .. ··v-•· ···· ... shall not omit under the penalty of' £100 . .11.nd have then a n d there this Writ. L .11.CKBURN, Clerk of our said Gou ·t, at the Court House, the Witness, J. · of the Commonwealth. ......, 1 9 d... ... and in the I.Jr;.-... / ·...... day of'. ... . ~ News-Record, Harriso nbur~. Va. .. ._..,..v,._,...-i,1~-.......~.... .......... , Clerk. �,., -< Q,, ~ -<:: ... Ct> ::; -n Ill ("\ 0 ~ a & Cl) ~ l l 0 ~ > ~ Cl •~ ... -- g ~ s· ,, �YoU, are hereby comm,an ded to summon ... .. . . ./c.. .;·.~ ~·• :~ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rocking ham C9.U,nty, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the . .. /. .. da,y of .. ~~ !£.,£{......~ ... . .. 19 ... ? to testify and the truth to say in behalf of th~ Common wealth against . i. . 7 ')_ ,.c_.,{.i,/4. . b ··········~~ / ··= )-dJ,, ..................... .............................. ............. A............................ ~ ~,:T who stands charged witji ancl indicted for a felony misd·emea:n;(Tl!.. And this... . ~ ... shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .il.nd have then and there this Writ. Witness, J Fi BLACK BURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the /4.. .............. .,?.. day of. ✓ . . d News.Record, Harrisonburg, Va. · ..., 191iZ, ;; ef'~ear oft~ Common,w:::: "'f f/ f ,J.\ii, C- F "t 7 IL �. -----..-·-------------c. ' eli ,•• r g a copy of the ,»-f*hl ' - - - - ---- �In the Name of the Commonwealt h· of Virginia: ,· ~~ To the Sheriff of _I County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ...............................\....:....... :: ............................................................. .................................. . . .. . ...t2 .Z ...7l,.~ ~··· ····· ·· ~ · lfJhJ_/ ~ ;;;r.~.,i!!!=-:. ;¥_~;,·····b ·· · · · · · · · · · ······ ·· · · · ·. to appear before the judge· of the Circuit Co/ 4a Rockrngham County, at the Co rt House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the ... ,,./..{;;....;.~ truth to say in 19.o/ to tefiify and the ay of ......... ... .~ ~ · ·· .... ........... behal af the Com onwealth ,againfi....................... .. .......................................................... . _ _ _............................. ....... -.... ... . .... ... - - -·- -·~ ••·. . . . . . . . ., -. ...............7 -........ .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . ... . ..._. ... . .. . . . . . . . ~ who fiands charged with an_d indilled far' a felony And this..... ,Jh'lss, J. ~d~:· · :. . . . . . -mnJ. wa,wr .shali not omit under penalty of .(100. And have then and there this Writ. if. F: BLACKBURN, Clerk of our,said Court, a~~hh Court House, the ... ... / .. ...~/ U A ~ 19.df and in thei f ~ of the Commonwealth. £ i!. : ~ ay of / ~ ~ l l,L,{,<_,c:C-rlL , CM. . �,--. ~. ,,_. •· · # ,1 _/.U I,I • ~ . . .. a . . • ·. •• -T ~ t ~~ . ' -t<-1( . . . . t { j,- ~1 ~ _- ~rt r fi ~~} ~t -~~ri . ., { I\ ~J ~J .• r ' \. . ..-.-.;r r1- 7 . ~ / ft, ' ' ' -- "' ' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia~ d,/ To the Sheriff of~ County , Greeting : You- are hereby commanded to summon ... ·; J,J ~ ~· 11J · · ···· o,· m . a~ ~ ·· ; ~>1 ty;'__ I p • /IL c : A d ~- 7 ~ ·-?f ~ / . \. -£}"· 7-W .~~· .. . ~ .... ~ 1 - ( , d ' / { /_,, ... . ·~ ·m . (J?.AZ. ··0;~~ · / /.. · ···· ·- ~· · · f· ·. ···· ;- ... .. . . ... .. .. . . .~~- ~~~o,:, 0:'~~,§!Ji:fffa·~•···. •. ~•·<~ ;; to testify and the th to_srJ _Y in b ~hal -;,~ne-_.,c o7 ·········· ················· - - · ~ New,-Record, Harri,onbur~. Va. :,w; ;~.,;a_gainst . .... . ~ · ········· ·· ········· ··············· I �LYecuted on the 14t h day of Nov , 1921, by deliver a true copy of t h e within s~mmons, in wr iting , t onA. P; 9offey, J . W. Criddle, Harry Burnett, and J . F. L. Long, i n oerson . {f;tLl L. r • J4+1~ S . A. C. ~~ ~~ �In the Name of the Commonw ealth of Virginia :/),.1_,, .AA'. / ~ . To the Sheriff of ~ C o u n ty, Greeting: You are hereby com,m,anded to summon. ·. ·.·.•·•· ·: .·.•· • •· : w:Y.3,·•:·.I!i:;;;;;~ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of__f!:.J)/kj n_tham~z: :_;/ the Court · .19.~ / &..~a,y of . House thereof', at 10 o'clock, a . m., on the who stands char_fft9 "f!-1ith and indicted for a felony n ' T ; ~~ .11.nd this .. . ~ . shall not omit under the penalty of' £100 . .11.nd have then and there this Writ. New,-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. �r xecuted on t he 1 4t h day o f No v . 1927, by delivering a true copy of the wi t hin summons, in writin o H. B. Hook, in p erson . f/JuJ.L4~ /J Jt F~ ' ~ ~~ •. . P. . . C. ~ �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, are h ereby commanded to summon. to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court o( jocking ham faJ!:nty, at the Court .,. . . . ..19 ¥ ~L.~ of House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the ./ &, .L:Z...A.,ay ~ .-· ,- ~M. °..',.L.~ m.isdemea~ ..... ... ........ shaU not omit under the penalty of £100. .11.nd have then = .. .,,,_. / .l<l--"l....<Z.<,C, and there this Writ /I:a:es; . ~~~B :Jjkn:,:";h:":}~::o;":hel'~::m:::::.i:~'. ~~;; .~ Newa,.Record. H arrisonbura. Va . ..... ~.n ~~ ~~ ., Clerk. �Executed on the 14th day of Nov . 1921, by deliverine a true copy of thP- within summons, in writi !lg , to ul Ha r r is and L. s. Ream s, i n p erson . ~ _ S .A. C. ~ ~ ~ ~~ �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:/?, ,,. v c (_ To the Sheriff of--tilM:1£i:i;lflba11D 0 You, are hereby commanded to summon. ·• ···•i f?.li:•• • .,.·.·. lf 0:. .•.~.~ ~-.·~ ~···. A:.··. ··.~::~..- ·. :.·.·..·._-.·....... .. . . . to appear be~ore the ~udge of the Circuit Court of~king~an10,unty, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o clock, a . m., on the ~ y of / . ~ · .. .... 19.qi_/, / /,,r;.. to testify and th who sta nds cha,~·ge 'th and indicted for a felony misdemeanor . .11.nd this .. ...... ................... . .....shall not omit under the penalty of .£100. .11.nd hcive then and there this Writ. Witness, J . ~ /!_ L.11. CKB URN, Clerk of our sa,id Cou7/f, at the Cou,rt House, the / ~ / day of ..... ... L ~ . ..., 19 dz/4and in')J.,~ ' ¾ ,ea,-ofthe Commonwe News-Record, Harr isonburg, Va . . .£ . . .7.,.... . ........... ..--7,..__.,..~-~?'7 !th . Clerk. �~ .. ....... I - ' 1. \ ' ' ' \ ' 1.1~1 ~-~ ~t. �In th~ Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ~ ./ To the Sheriff o'i'"~ Count;:-Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ........................................................... .............................................. ................................... 1:;;t;; . . . 7: ~ ·~ , ~~ 71 allii.<_, j ········G...-..... ~...... ············· ............... ·............... ........... ... ··f · ·21·~ ~. .... . . .'. 2a.~ to appear before the judge of the Circuit Cour~ a. m., on the ........ /..~ ..d truth to say in behalf of t ... - ~ ·. ·····~ ~ ·7. .. . ......... . ·. ·..·.·. ···· ·· krngham County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, ..Jay o/ ...............,,. .....~ 19e>{..7 , to teflify and the Com onwealth a ainfl............ ......... . . ........... ................................................ . ···········••······································ ••··•·~ ~.. .........................~ ... -r.....~ ~ ~~c.,.,. ... ................................................ who flands charged ; !!) / ' ; d;~ditled far a felony And this ...........~ rsdemeafl()r-:- ·············shall not omrt under penalty of .(100. And have then and ~ e this Wrrt. Witness, ] . . BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the C Nrt House, the .. ..... .......................... . ... bdA..................., 19d;,._/ and in the · ,l?.z /_?. . .... . .. day of ofthe Commonwealth. • . .... ...,...T._............. . .................................................................., Clerk. �Executed on t he l~ t h day of Nov . 1927, wit hirr t he c oun t y of A,u gus t a , by Ci el i v er ing a tr ue cop y of t r7 . the within summon s , in wr i t 1ng, t o Abe Wal ters , C. W. Ar genbr i ght , Haws Woodson, S . M. Sanger and J no . UJtt) ,QJ'. •\ L. Hoy , i n pe r son . {T _ ~ S . A. 0 . 1~ ,., K. ' j /~ ·., R ., .,;-- o_t ~ ~I ~: ~ 1 \~j ,, ' ~ -~ �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: / / / / ~ To the Sheriff of ~ County, Greeting: You, are hereby commanded to sum,mon .. •..~ : : : : : , : : : , , : ,• ; ; 0 · ~ ·. ................... . : :~=• o:. '::., :::::• to testify a n the tr th to say in ····························'/ .: ......... ... .....'. ..... I c7rt .. . ck:::;a=~ • 1;~ t~ behalf of t~e Commonwealth a}!ainst ...................... ~ ~ ...~ ~ · ···· ·················· .. who sta.,nds charJ!e<Jr)vith and indicted for a'fewn;y ' misdemeanor . .Jl.nd t h is .......~ ......... . .. shall not omit under the penalty of £ 1 00. .Jl.nd have then News-Record, H arrisonbura, Va . �! i i l I' i �In tµe Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia n A LAL i ~ To the Sheriff of ~ ~ Count~, Greeting: .~·~ . atkUL/~,•• ·••~ · You, are hereby comm,anded to sunimon . ~/··~···· .. L' i o -~ ~· ~o:::::.-:;::,';; :::1:, :;~'., o:::• ~14~:~;•=~ 0 to testify and the tru-th to say in behalf of the D ef endant in the prosecution of the Common- we~lth,.~laintiff, . affain,"iZ?dILJ.) ·~~ News-Record, HarrisonburQ, ·Va. b •~•,;o~ �Executea on the 14th day of Nov . 1 927, with in t he county of August a , by deliverin g a true copy of the within summons, i n writing, to Andy Gumm, D. E. Si lling e Chas . Cra fton, Ross Argen·br i gh t and J . D. Kennedy , in person . Chio ,J,Jcu;e!m ,A.C. r ~ ' ~ ~l ~1 b "'--3~ ......... ~J �In the N ame of the Commonwealth of Virginia: T o th e Sh eriff of Rockingh am County, Greeting: Yon nre hereby cmnnu,nrZed to su,1nrnon . : : : ::: •: ~ :~ .··· ~~ ~;1;~~h,·~ ·JwJ,ge of the Circu,i,t Co,u ·rt of Roclcinghnm House , at 10 o'clock, a.m ., on the ... I.. t, .~ .. . ,. of ...... d-i,y Cou.,nty, ctt the Court . . .fJ1 .. .~ . . .. . . .19 A ? , to testify u nd the tru.,th to sny i n behalf of the defenda nt in the prosecution of the Common wenUh, Plciinti ff', against . . .il.nd this . ~ ~ ...................... ............. ..................... D efendant . ... -L_ ...........shnU not om-it w1,der the penalty of £100. And hnve then nnd there this lVrit. \ Witness, J. F. BL.ii. CR"B URN, Clerk of ow· sriid Cou,rt, cit the Court House, the Ii rlr,,y of ...... /[r( , .. . , .Z9YJ, and in the li~Lth yecir of the =f:?/.h ~I~ .~ Commonwealth. . . , ·clerk. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, are h ereby com1nanded to summon . ~ 0: : : : : , , : ; ; : , : ~ : : : ~ : , o:. •::, :~:::• C°'JJ:!J!!;:;;:~~ •. the1 ~~l he truflh to say in ~ ... ith and indicted f'or a felony "YY1;1;S'd-em;ea~ .. shall not omit iinder the penalty of £100. .11.nd this ....... and there this Writ . . BL.11.CKBUR.N', /0.. day of'. ........ ... ·•- ..~. • ......, 1 .11.nd have then Commonwealth . ... , Clerk. New1-Record, Harrisonburg, Va. �E xecute& It , 19':Z.J by de l iver ing a true Co py of th e w ithin Su mmons to._ ·-:-······1n per~on. ~~ ' ~ ~~ �r • , t . . 11 f ,yuu✓rf- a+ ~ I ,IQ)-o()~ p ' ��., .' l l ; .r(,, Cl ·g , ; ,_, ,-(' j r,/ I - -=- 7 " ,,1 I · ? , ,/ /,(. //::,' l~L • ) l .J COMMOID7E&LTH vs. Felony {Pro.) LUTRER TANKSLEY , 1,·~ l·' t' Y J -- 1 . I ' ) ', C/ J I • l, �f· " • ,· .. I ' .f· " / f I I , !... . ... \ O') It i . I -,. t, i ·; ~ l I r I I l ... � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Luther Tanksley Description An account of the resource Felony; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony guilty posession 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 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box7-008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Tanksley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_007.pdf e92ac8327b5059c6bd7f3d0e8dd0e709 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Lydia Sellers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Burglary Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with burglary. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_021_007 Sellers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_037.pdf 32cc9cd460dcf8876cb58c868f4ac8f5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M. Harvey Effinger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857 Subject The topic of the resource Selling lottery tickets Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with seling lottery tickets from his store house. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_037 Effinger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_078.pdf 32b3a63a6b52be482ac1026c12eeb7c6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M. Pomfrey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1829 Subject The topic of the resource Injure horses Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with injuring horses. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_078 Pomfrey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_045-commonwealth-v-m-b-few.pdf 78640725bf240a6d28686cd697b61cbb PDF Text Text �~V'-'l/l/VVIA~~ {0~~ ~ !--~. \ .0f~:&t;31J( f&_4 • t~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.B. Few Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_001_045 Few https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/bc4a1e86634d94017c2b40247e95b74d.pdf 7a1e98500febb3d4fe617e3404e8f4ff PDF Text Text COH, NWEALTH OF VI G H 1, COJHTY OF ROCK NG n the ircui t .1 , ourt of said The g·and o-wi ount 7: urors i n and for of~ ockingham and now at endi1 he bo y f s a id c oun y said court a t i s Oc erm, 1924, u...9011 their oaths d o present that ! . wi t hin on ear nex prior to t he finding of ment, i11 t he said coun of ,ockingham, did b er . Sta en , hi s indic U'.l awf ull . anuf ac ure, sell, offer , kee , s t ore and expose for sa. e , ,: ;ive awa·, trans por t, dispense , soli c it , advertise and receive orders for arden t spirits, agains ct.ignit of ea ce and he Commonweal h of Virgi nia. The furth r t he urors a oresaid upon th eir oaths aforesaid do res , n t a t M. C . ta t en, wi hi 1 one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said county of .ockingham, did unlawfull• hav e in• his possession arden t he Jeace a1d digni ' of the s· ir i s , agains CJf or,.rri,___ Neal th Vi ginia. he 1 ·urors aforesaid upon do fur her pres ent tha •.1. heir oaths aforesaid • 8 • en, wi i11 one year next prior to the f .i11 i-· g of this indic ment, in · he county of Pocki ngham , did un awftilly receive orders for ardent s iri s , aga.ins e 1 eac;e an digni , o ~ the Co his indic r.1ent is found on h ur1:e , a wi ness sworn in cour t and sen t o give evidence . omveal th of Virginia.. es imony of before th e grand ur �iol Pro. AC Cor.u::.onwealth v J l r..di ct men II. C. Stat en !.Usct.emi:;anor t A 'I'r ue Bill : I,_ ,; t~ D. w. Ear !llall Co• mon weal th' e .Atto nia .t \ \..I �•t· Commonwealth of Virginia, l T Rockingham County, J, o-wt · of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respective[y acknowledged themselves to be indebted to th Commonwealth of V)rginia, in manner and form following, tha.t is to say: the said I _______________ __ ___ _____ _____ ___ ______________________ _____________________ in the sum of __ d, _____ I:. .J,, ____ •_____________ ·____________________________________________________ Dollars good and lawful money of the United States, and the said ___________;_____ E?___ r _______________ _ r in the sum of_ _______________________________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption a.s to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said conditions underwritten. The condition of the above recognizance 1s such that if the above bound _____________________ _ _______________ !.. ________________________________ do and shall personally appear before the Circuit thereof, being the _______·___ day of_ ____________________________ 192 , at the Court-Louse thereof, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain _____________ ,} __where- depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, tp /4ay; {nd ye· r fi;-st above written. ~ ~ ' I I ---- I ____ L ________ .. ------------------- ✓/ ___ _ �r �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: Yo u a re hereby comm,anderl to sunim,on ... to appear before the Judge of' the Circuit Court of Rockingluun County, at the Court House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a . m. , on the. ... A,,.Q. . .day of ·····~·""····· 'f- 19.~ ... to testify and the tnith to sa y in behalf of the Comm,onwealth before the Grand Jiiry ~ -·~·· ~~ ................... .............. ............ .... who stands charged with and indicted f or a f'elony misdemeanor . .11.nd this ............: ~............. .shall not omit wider the penalty of £ .ZOO . .11.nd have then a,nrl there this Writ. Witness, J . F. BL.11.CKBUR.N', Cler k of our said Cou,rt, at the Court House, the L<.?~ilay of .... ~ . .... ...... ., 19.~ ..i,-~ in the 14.f .th yem· of the Conwionwealth. . . . . ~.tfJt.. ~L .......~...... .., News-Record, H orri~ot1b11rg, Va . Clerk. �n ~ -< ·-o 0 '1-,:J ~ "??' ). (! . ·" (C -&~ ,...- 0 rt'> rT .. \ ~ CD a • ...... = -- t-t ~ ' i) {II lr ~ WJ .' i CP #~ ~ , ;:J • a d . .,:z_o / .Jo I I ~r :fa rl- , a I • 0"I ~ 0 ~ -, cr-,- rn s:: -, ~ ( l) 'i) <i,l """'· .... ::r" ¼r-Jo tT1 ~ --.a <.D N .p,. �~' . r t. f: ,t. !,_• 1 ! t1 ' i f tr r ,t '\ ') �, --- I J I t , • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.C. Staten 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 Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box4-054 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Staten https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_120-commonwealth-v-mh-knupp.pdf a4cae2716261c1277d3cde38fdf8a3c3 PDF Text Text NEws•REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA, f ~ .. ARREST WARRANT. • .....of the said county, has this day made ..a Justice of the said county, ......................... 190 .. that . , in the said county, dirh. t /. ... ,. .~ ...... ~ .. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend kn.l, ... .b...,... and bring before me, or some other Jnstice of the said County, the body of the said . . . c./. ................. c1~)!l5:¥:~,~~.·"7E!?-.;; to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. �Commonwealth .• vs. } Arrest Warrant. I Executed arresting I the within and warrant by delivering f the body ,. before ...........,...,. a justice of Rockingham County and by summoning the within named witnesses in person, this ... .................... . /8. . ....day of . ...1 6• .............I90 <. J ···•-~··· Constable of Rocking/tam '---------~~--~~----- Coui,ty. Jw~~~ �If not delivered in Tr" Days return to D. H. LF,E CLERK Cn/ l\fARTZ. ]UIT HARRlSONBUHG. COURT, V1\. '' '' ,,., ~ ,..~ ~ ~ t ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r i ~l I \ ����Mrfp_=~ 190 .. ~ 14 ll{_,_f,/_,l~Dr. To D. H. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.H. Knupp Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor public intoxication and misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Disorderly conduct Public Intoxication Disorderly Conduct Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_120 Knupp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/46699e5d0fe5cbeba2d49272c07bffc7.pdf 7cbb34567b6bfae2321a2cbc3ecb0d67 PDF Text Text H GI N A , o-wit : I n t 1e Circuit Court o· said Count le gr ·urors n and for the od of said count of Rockingham and novJ a tten ing said Court at its June term , 926 , upon t ei r oaths do present th t , . fi.. , · nn i ck , ,,i thin one year n~xt prior to the inding of tht i n ictment in the s · d county of Rockinf3ham , . id unl wfull ma nufacture , se 1 , offer , keep , store and expose for sale , ~ive way , transport , tise an receive or ers fo d.ign i ty of the ardent spirits , isp ense , solicit , adver ~ainst t e peace and ommonvrns. th of Vi r i ni • m1e jurors aforesai , upon their ocths aforesaid urther present that 1 . J. 1 i nn'ck , wit in one the ind.in.:._, of t. is i nd.i t ~~mt , i n id. un awfu , eace an he sa id. county of _ ockingh 2.m, di gnity of the Cornmonwealt1 o urt: er present that lt. the finding o ear next prior to have in, is possession ardent spirit s , he ·urors 1.. o s inst th Virc i nia . foresaid , u on the ir oaths ~foresaid do Unnick , within one ear next prior to this i ndictment , i n the s id county of Rockingh m, iid unlawfully receive ardent sp i rits , ~ai nst the peace nd dignit of the C01, onwe' 1th of Vir ini • hi s i ndictment is found on the testimony of John Dov e y-and '.', . jur • Re .. rode , v1i tne sses sworn in Court to give ev dence . nd sent before the grand �l ~ ~... 1 t .~ ~ R --.~ ~ ..... ~ " 11~~ - CommonV✓ e a lth VJ I nclic tment 111. M. Mi nnick ~ ~~) •.,.. ,. ~ " "" ~~'ti \ ...... it- 'J: ~- -i~ "" \ ....... Mis demeanor June t erm , 1926 . " .... ~~~- --( ,jt"' J ( - ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ r·.1e :3 ill : " ~ ~\:i~ ~ i~ lo. ~Ah LG .• fr ,:;, ;._ -~ ·~- -- ! ? -- ~1 ·~ ~ ~ -..,;, ~ ~ D . 1.,' . Ea rma n ommonwea l th ' s Atto1·ney �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT: R OCKINGH AM COUNTY, -6,.L..__L--=-=--"""' ~~s-/lc,1---L.L.--- -r-;-,F-o._::;;_-,: __~______ , a Constable of said County: aid County, has this day made These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprether Justice of the said County, the body of the said.- - - - - - to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on th~ xamination touching the said offence. Given unde~ my hand and seal this_ _ / £ ~ No. 38 ( e year 192 " �Common wealth vs . } Arrest Warran t Executed the within warrant by arresting ancl deli vering the body of d.~ . . 'ht ...~. . ~ d moning the within named w itnesses in person, ... . . 19t r t �In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia: To the Sheriff of Rockingh am County, Greeting: the Court to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rocking ham ..rlay of . .. ....,..,,.......-~- .............19.6 ..., House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. ni., on the..... . . .... Grand Jury t o testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Conunon wea i before the d.. . w:,ta~ , , . ~ ~ ~ m i , d , , ; . ~ ~ ; ; ················· have then .Jl.ncl this ......~~~~✓ .....shaU not omit under the penalty of £100 . .Jl.nd and there this Writ. House, the Witness, J F . BL.Jl.CK B UR.N', Clerk of ou,r snid Court, at the Conrt · ' '•·., J.J!/i;, ,y o/F . ., 19,g__ l, 1./P and in th, th yea,• of th, Commonwen!th . ti-/..4.k.1..v.d.~ .. + .• ... News-Record, Harrisonburg, V<1 . .. . , Clerlc. �;,~ - ·,I T a4 &e by :kf1+ w l~hln S um mon • to d e lwer ing a t r ue Co p y of the ~ ·.-,:;~ ~<'\. \I '\ I r ~ .......... ~ ~ ~ ,.~ ~ - (:) f •' �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of ~ House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m ., on t h e in_tham County, at the Court ~ °-··=~ ov ~ ....... 19 :J.::2. ~~. ~~8-~~~~ . ~~~. ~~~. ~~:~~. ~ ~ii!.i'm:~';;;~~~~8-~.·::::: : : : ::. · · ···:::: :.:. who stands ch~ rfe with a nd indicted for a 'fe"/Jtm,'!J misdemeanor . ..1.1.nd this..... . . ... . .. ....... shall not omit under the penctlty of £ 100 . ..1.1.nd have then and there this Writ. Witness, J. F. BL..1.1.CKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the 9 ~. . . . , k. ¥ day of. .. 1 9 .7::..(,t,and in the l ~ th year of the Com ~ ' t::9.-! .~.~. ... . . New1-Record, Harrisonbnrl!, Va. onwealth. ........ , Clerk. �"' 2 6 l:;~~tll-it@.J\l_ • {gi5 . wi l h ifl Sum rn ona to.~ by dtHlv er lna a true Copy of the ~ I t &111 {4 ~ tnper et>ft , _ J\ ~ ~ ' ~~ "'t · ~ , \ ) ~ I '• ~ ���I ~ iu \.. '-V1---- (I',, l I ru.., I ./ ti I f.li ~ ) l" J fl j_,, ' tt& 1-- 1, ~ ) /4 I-, l'1 �,. ,_ . <) -- -. t '~ ,/ f/ r. •1 -/ )11 ,r �COMMONWEALTH vs. Misdemean or (P M M "i • 1f .) /'L , rf .,2). ,. .• ) <.l, ,/ • ;'' .r t I r.,. 0 /J, 6), / l J I I' • «.. I ,. :/ .f t I'· f'-1', 1 I ,._. ! • .m. . ro.) nniok I • ,t - IJ:, f j I · ~, : It t le l,,-i ( -.!: ~t / ! - .. I I I J- ./ •'- ,/ . - l,,'I., / 1, ..1 < ., CI \ i l I /- I f // , , J J !. I } ' •' , , �• / .. -; I· l 1 1 I I / l \ ~- • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.M. Minnick 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 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box5-055 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Minnick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ab094bb08319c61677873557d6f54d83.pdf 50006827321d3730559f8043611ec28a PDF Text Text .., ✓ STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUN TY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-w it: In the Circu it Court of Rocki ngham C,ounty : The grand juror s in and for the body of said Count y er of Rocki ngham and now a ttend ing said court at its Octob I • .• • , -> nt tha t M. T. Meadow s - , pres~ do , oaths ~ thei upon 1920_, Term, . and ·-~J. Cl -~ . . . : i ~ hiffl .ett w~ thin on e :,ear n:e xt prior to the fini- coun ty of Rocki ng ham, . .' ,t.ng of r~·,this indic tmen t, in the .,said 1 I ) l L -· -· keep, store and ~er, of 11, se e, otur a_ manuf 1;1lly ¾ unlaw dig.·; _.I) ' -l . .C. ~ \.,., •, t r • l_ • l ~ ' , :) expos e for sale, give•' a.wa.y , trans port•;: dispe nse, solic it, I ag ainst adve rtise and recei ve order s for arde,n t spiri ts, Vi rgini a . the IJea.c e and digni ty of th e Commonwe alth of ..... Thi s i nd i ctme nt i s founcl on t h e tes t ir. ony of W. P . Hi ne a nd rf. T. Rexr o ad.~ , witne ss es sworn in co urt a'nd sent befor e the Grand Jury to g:i ve evide nce . . I ' • �·j - o;t . . j . I r ,. j J t, TO ~ ::s - • j - ~~ .. p, m~ > c+ c+ 0 0 ~ · •. r S . g <S Cl)g, ~· ~' ~ == t; I-' • a • n ..••-~ ' p-(I) I-'•. i:o . 1-,i)_ 1 p. 1--½) 0 CD • P) ~ ·;_· () , - ~ ~ ~ 0 H t f ft I-' :g <I) r,J c+ c+ B , }l · CD 1-1 ::s l' l:D :· +,' c+ l=i, • ::r J. ..... 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Bert r11m B~:i_l CoMin i i oner f or ~ oc ki n g h m Coun ty ~na. ever all;i' ~n u re pect ive l y a clrnovrlea. ged them 0elv e • incte ot ed to the Comm onwe 1th of Vir gini i11 the um of Five Hund red oll r s , to be l evie d of t he ir re pec t ive~ g oo d ~nd en tte l 1 ndo rid tene men t s f or the u we of the Comm onwe a lth r ende red v at the o me t ime wa iv i ng thei r h om e te d exem pt io nft ~ t o thia obli gat ion, a n~ a ll cl '5.im or righ t t o d i :s ch~r ge any l i , oil i ty ari s in g to the Commonwe 1th or Virg in i a unde r th i re c o gniz ance , with c oup ons ctet cned fr om the bona. a of thi 1 st §e; the e~re tie hav i ng just i f ied a t o the ir uffi cien cy o / 1. f"7 IL, If . • - / Y ;;T UPON THIS COND ITION i that if t he e~ i d \J'Vl. /. 'f 111...e a ~ j h 1 1 pe r l'J one ~ly l'!.pp e a r be or e 't he Circ uit Cour t of on the f ir st day of t he next ter m ther e of Comm onwe a lth f or x h rge d j .ocki ngha m C 1.mty 'then , net ther e to a n we r the nd conc erni ng a cert in mi deme n or o __ whic h he nd t _ncl h 1 1 n ot de p rt the ref orm wi thou t le ve of id cour tj then thi reco gn i zan ce h J be vo i d v othe r wi e to rema in in full f orce nd v ir tue . T ken 111nd n ckno wl edge d bef ore me thi · n ert i f ied t o t he Cl ,rk of the bth d ay of ugu t (} dl )J (J ~ II l4j 2 0. B!til Comr " ircu it Cour t of Roc k i ngha m Coun ty 11 �f- r r r LC r .,. r ' J".!: , i.'( c ( r r r (l o '\ . ( J ' .., ( . ' .l /- C J_ i.." 0.( .( ' l' J ,. I ;- r JC .) r r , IT'" r. r r [ (' ') ' s . j- r, r ;- r :..i '· r r t " r✓ I C I! r ( ,: r t r M ' '( ;- I ,, ;- l' r ,_ ,) ) r r r J( )(. r I r • l . �- - - - - -- Vi rg in i , Roc ki ng ha m Co un ty , to wi t; Be it r em em be re d t ha t th i d"Y H. A. 11 :it e, L. l'I. Dean en d Je s e Hen • le y c me be fo re r.ae , H. w. Be rt rAm B i1 Co rnm i • ai on er f or Ro ck in gham Co un ty , .'\D d ;aa ve r a ll y an c1 re • pe ct iv el y a okno w:l.edge d th eIIi>(lel ve • in de bt ed to t he Co mm onweal th of Vi r gi ni i?1 th e awn of Fi ve H un dr ed do ll a r • , ~o be le vi ed t t he ir re • pe ct iv e, go od a d. ch a' tt el •, l an d• nd te ne m en t • fo r th e u • a of th e Cormnonwea lt h r en de r ed , t t he ~ me tim e wa i vi ng th ei r nome • te ad e~empt io n • ~• to th ia ob lig at io n, an 11 cl i m or ri gh t to rr di aoh~rg e an y li ab i li ty ri ai ng to thA Co !!lIIlon wanl th of V ir gi ni ~ un der t hi s re co gn iz ~n ce , i th coup on • de ta ch e d fr om th e bond s of th ia at ~e ; th e 81 r. et ie a havi ng ju at if ie d ~• to t h ei r uf fi ci en cy . J-f.~ YET UPON THI S CO RDITIOl'I, th t if th e •'- id J,(!.~ h 1 1 pe rs on ~l ly ap pe ar be to r e tb e O ir cu i t Co urt of Rock in gham Coun ty on th e f ir • t day of. t he ne xt te rm th er eo f, th (m ~na. 'th er o· 't o an sw er Common we 1t h f or nd th e c on c er ni ng a c er t in n i sdeme no r o~ wh i c h he t ... nd ~h r ge d . nd • hl".11 no t de pa rt th e re fo rm vri th ou t le v e of i d co urt , th en th i r ec og ni z ne e h J. l be vo i d . ot he r wi e to re m ai n in :f ul l f or ce and vi rt ue . nd a cknow l ed ge d ,.. cr tif ie d to t he Cl er k of th e C ir cu it Co ur t or Ro ck in gham Co un ty . / / �• �,," Commonwealth o _J Virginia , County of Rockingham , To - Wi : To the herifI of Rockingh~m County; Greet ing • I appeared be f ore ·peace in and for the .....ollC,.J~~~"-'- ~.U.~1£::L:?.~~.. .t:rJ~'!:;J.~-' me , s a id. County , tind made complaint on oa t h t hat he ha· reason t o believe that ard.ent spirits are being transpor -ea. in a certain na me of ·he to command - -'-..Ml."--"'-------- ----- you f or thw it h t o search said f or ardent sp i rits and if ·u c h a rd ent spirits are take them into your possession anu ~lso ound , t o o t a ke said car.int o your possession and bring tha l::laiQ ardent spir i t and the per- s on or persons in whose possession ·0hey a re i ound be f ore me , or s ome other Justi c e of saiu. County , to answer the s a id complaint a'n d ·to be f urther cieali, with according ·to 111 • Given uno.e my ha ncI t h is , the ,61920 . · �.- . �DOCK ET NO., _ (T _ _ _ FILE NO., _ _ _ /J ,f ________ _ _ _ _ _ ____J'• _ _ __ q. _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __ J • ~ FINA L ORDE R, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 191 _ - _ 19-J?:::Q _ PRO C~D ING S Memo: ~Ji Proces s I ssued. ~iled. '✓ - • . J •• ~ I • . CIRCUIT COURT, ROCKINGHAM CO., VA• . �j ; r ~ ' ,. ,.. 1 . �,,. .. ti.. , e~ ~ ~ :.-~~ -.,.-~ , ·" • • r .. , . ' ~ ~ t . • '; 111 ', . \ 1 --:.7 < i j I ~l ~ 7. ~~}-~ f •~· ~ ~.'I • l ' j' 1I I I l "( I \ ,.: 1 { J It ' . �I -- ... J lI I l \ ·, � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. M.T. Meadows and J.C. Shifflett 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 1920 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-069 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Meadows Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_051.pdf 4fafa86fec88105098338236c93d59fb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Madison (Alias Mat Maho) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault African American Free Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault by cutting and wounding a white man by causing bodily injury maliciously with intent to kill. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_051 Basford Madison Maho https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_235-commonwealth-v-madison-brown.pdf 86f4b773b8fb4e8f6ef704d5716def6f PDF Text Text l ~OlJllO~ -\LTH vs. ::ADI:JOURWI □ CHA:tO1 70 ':"ii3 Jl1RY If the :.b.1y T1ill Ju-r;,· tiJ.Ji Jci: na -.:.1-;."f?'"P:od in the runiah1n•mt :or li::'e, p:u}l o-" murrle:- in t.t:e "irat. indictmerjt you will or for ,wy than rt"e ieath, or bJ not. p-ui:ty tr1 the rurishrr.ont than wt aecoriJi de~rae h;- con.,.inerr.ent. int.ho renitentiffr:,• twcwi,:: :roartl. of murior nor r.o ...,.. t~111n t~enty r:lo'1'rcn as.r so !"nd nscert91n ~ufine: Leno r.:ot leas him uot ~llt~ ty Ji° murder a.J..;.;.ert.!l1n ths leas Lir.:i t'1lilty u-i.th I.!:' you fin;\ but nrowr.. Jo ,, ,d r.o m:>re, r-: :..ou :'inl ilia t.n~ tt::lC.J:oed. J;:-iliaon in tbe "'iro--;; de...,.roe. ::ou will sey ao qnrl 1n ~h'l r0ni•~nt111ry net yettra. I~ ;:ou ~1nd hlm no1. f!"llllt.;., oC eit.'h.er o! tho !clonies aforetSe11, 'but ao and ascertain ~1.lt:,• hie or volu.nt!U""l JUt.ish:tent n.13nsl11u;;htJJr 07 ..co11!'i'10l('n t in r,ot lef1.l tt,..nn O!'le to:· DGre trt~n !iv,; I "'fOU '111'111&RY .,-,,4..,.z. 1.r.0 -pen1 !.orit.i'lry _ __ ...............-.... _.,.. �' I ..• ' • • ::; ~ .., ., �• • •• l COIIJIDIIWUL'm OP VI:!';IlfI.4, to-,.11': COtl'~"l"f 01' !\OCX1li'm>J.I, ul~ Ill CtROOIT COURT OJI' SAI]) COUlf'l'Y: '?bo j1ll'OTS of the z.na 'bod7 of t:t.e )owity ,:ourt, or 3:ooK.1.ngb.em.and tiow upon tho1 r 01tth. pr~seot, day o! l!aroh, I o t ,.arrteonbul'g, in the City Gibeau. ~••e• 1n t~• •m of the vslc• aaii .. adiaon dlach.ar,le '.ll\!ford e.d ,abson; bull,t !ieotu,r.,Pi off, ott. •t.u or h.111 •ltae wouni the said the above/near,, I '.lli!!ora Jibaon. 10 oa aforaoaid ai'ore$a14, by tile woo1d: tho of •r.ich ■nortly theraa!ter aioreoal<i, Madiaon agat11at aaid and on ,._, upoo tlleir aro•n. upon the ease oa-eh aroreeal tho aaicl. •md ,.adiaon d\d :;11'son: t~oro 'JTO"n re1on10,,el:,, s":--ik~. u.r,d petlttl"lt~ br~~•t. ,;1T1n~ to wt th tho las~en right tll!l, l.eaden bullet and ah_ot out of the pietol ilroWtt, ,round, ••· &forethought, 1ul1ce tnen an~ there 01' ~.1J>, th.e ~aid ::aortal oharge,1 pi•tol, lr. and c:,on :he 1~tt .,,a r1otol, hn4 <wd 11e14, then a,d by the d1schar~od s,oid t,adlson tea.rt be1D.E. lhod.iaon 3rOlfn, w1 th tho ar-or~tllO~b.t. tnon said and o• hie to, llioaon afore•o:1 d. above ..nd tt.are o! h1111tho 91l1d Cl1 ~ford the aei.d Clifford nent tn• as •tor~said, wilf'W.1J. eforoll&id, oel'to.in a then an<l thero out ot 1-lie p.tatol wnd shot 24th. body of one Cll t:!'or<I r.t,ich th.!lt the said and aforeaa1d, in th.e Com,ty bullet, "1.ltul.l.J. atoot on th• ia 1'1&ll~• ator,or.<>"t:11; •. did ms''• l!Town 1n !>ia hJuiJ i'alonlou.el:,, tne eaid ,etf,;eaa.111.g :0C1110n.weal 1:ll t'-.en and. tt•!'• Lollars. o! ______ ro,. ill an.i 3rown. at ~be ellid a;adioon i!r=n. gunpow4eT and. one le,d,m did and ama, and of witlt and \h.ero • tl- 1:adiaon 1u and 'lJ'On th• or said f el.ontou,n.;;, wilf•.ul.], an a&91lul •: that w1 th force 1920, 1' V11',-11'1l8, C0"""°""•a11.h tn and upon t!oo left Cli!!ord Gli>oon, oce aortal !!e, -:,,., seJ.d Cl1!fcr<l day • .Uecl., d, do eay, him, t be a aid 011 fford broaet. ~ibecm, Al'l4 eo the ~h&t JcrOT• the said Gibao n, 1L tha """1ner and �• .... r'"'-' -u.ho-\JJli 'PJ:88:GJ;OJ• lll'alilm •q~ ~q ~Atsmo·.-~ot~l ·a • �.. 2• • by tile DIH:>s aforesa11, ato::-ethougnt, folontouel:;, 414 lc111 Md mur4er, •nd of h.19 ml1oe wilfull;-, tbo i:oace ,gainas •IA dignity o! t;be Co10o:imreal tb of Virgima. L')>On :ho e'1 t&nce of John I.. I.o,/,;;;, ~rown, Dr. J, Ji, 3e1dler, OJeo 0011r-; &12d .. at to th• I and w. L. gr,nd Dillard, JQ.I"J' to . lladiaon ,tiTe irown, wit""a~e• ff14.eme. J;ertba 8Worn 1n �@ Conunonweal. th .... 1~ i J.;<i41aon !lro,<n Arri l term, 1920. } '-J) ' '~ ,.::,. _,s') -l f' j '>) a truo bill )l ---- ;o_R~l C,v (/"(,,/ -Toremii . -.,. ..;J 7-r--l ...-.., t i l, u.r..&urian Co:ruwnwoaltb.'Y Attor118}' .• •• �• lllST!1i1ffiOII Tl:o Cocrt 1ne1.rnots 111. tnoell<!II 111 a cnttor 4otomntns f1ront 1n tho roailt _ to be their oto.torol'lta; and all the tuot1 cm tho tr11!l.; -- r.M to [1vo nch d1ffe1'ent ooa t.to ,r1tnee100, ~ roro their tbe r""'r.O!ILblena■ll Ill' o£ ~onintiffl\; encl v= 1n of the 4ilpc.rtie■ intelllflll)co: =u mtl tloo their eh1M11 tbo1r gmu.bl~nore o1rcruutru,o~■ cro41t to the teat!·~ or UlY of 1 hc,m, c o anc1der to the it &JlT ie or "iao, domo1111oror be,r.l.ng tl!iile teetit,'11'1["; CCA!ll!! \, to uonw.4or Uloir lntoreut or thD 0IUI0; thelJ:' roletio:teh1p teelinll end ti to tl-.o toetincny !fT"Il Ue7 llcve II rl,!ht ooz:oerne.l: thelJ:' ter.rer, er. the jcr,:r thZlt tl·<> cro01b1llt7 o;rolU81voly for 'tbo ~. tho we!rilt witnoaco1, 1'0, ___ ot '-l'!'0ar1DB ot t.l:1t tmtlor nll t'ho cir<r..neton• u, • �• �• • I o. w'nPt,l-ter it ~d it ns : ia o 'Ct.- dil'\ !": wJ-t."-'l:'!l:lllioe 0!" e= I! ~ 'lC.t ll 11•- :y to en anA W! t 1.... 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"''.' oo~e inti> euateme o: the ki1 1,'"· to for of the the rirat ti.., �I • • Jd! ! • I • ..... • • • • I , �T:13~0!:IOll The Ooort lnotrµ~tn ,o. l, tho ju.r:r that boen oor:w,i cterl w\ 1.h a deadl;,r waafOI\ ti:• t.he nu• a{ au.oh •••ron. '111::ioh he ioee or •hl~b or hle oot. ·~bore a homiol,la lP 1op11oo hoe iql lo•, from ruid a mun ruaoi. bo talcsn to lnto.n~ tl':,nt le t~e !imol1eta or r.e~o~&sr7 OJ)r.eeqn•noe �' i• • • c,;, !'"CU "!'t---. -.. • .. u ' • • •• - • ~, ., ., • • l •• , 1 • '! • I �• --ft .:Lt al--.e t~~ or ~hr: 11.CC'..\9ed, ..J:d t xklc.'!.)a ht'r b,;.e;ba.:;C. o! 1J m1ty fur1,,l".l"'r Oeli •ve th·.'t tl1e ~t>C~lqeid ant! tho h they ac-::-:.i■ed on rc.:lc ~r rocks ai. :.~ oar.it l~s':1t'Y ~"a , .)ot Oliffordli...itr~~-.... • • 11e. nil'!'' -t b'!'fore. or f!X~use. tf"~ ~ecuo~l\ f?r t.:1!' : ,:: la ·~ a t·~_ftW 1 ~.r; ~•i 4 , t,....e �• • •• • �• • • •• • ✓. Tilf! Oour~ inetruate ho "'r•at, ce-.n r,A\-or :.he jur·• j-..1-;:.1.ty a th-: "l:tt prov!>ca.tion 1:i ~n i .. ! ""I llo e, _iffl!' ?f ~~ mn.tt~r nt)"":eor b• "UlO-:ed to p~:r:oc:>t1<~cAJte o! ..cm1.cide, i, to grf\~ .f,t')U9 !n;.ile & (="! -; the te.r o fnr ha.n r~41.rd to:: h'.1: a.:~ pa t ... o ef"f~ct wro~ig no ~o allow th."'t 11ct o'f a~ultory la u,ife rtth nat.::ral::..i' •:..~t,:~G.~Y au,.. he, ie ~o ~ ~ Jilt y~ .. a r,.;ranr-.au t1: htct o! ii,itt.; nnd,i~i !.on ex:i ted by ~tiQn or p rtinl -tl tt ,.1eat o-r;i,a "'J.-:)'.'l r.r-:::ns, eei~-J>'i a w~(li,on ar.,i el Yll :i.im, pa..""1!.1'.':l-le rs l~ t • t~~!~en~i~ry. !r. t iis t~t~ ty rror, o:i~ �• •• ' • • • • ' '· '" met 1":d • • •.l • 1 • 1 •• • : L • : l .. L • •• �• ,lw C<>ul't ~.ewu<:te tho in c. oeee o=: hcm:.io-lito1 the • fl ?'!.ecef:uey e-rlevono hod1ly - ., prctc~t hurm. .'ury tht.t t•~CUElOd to Q!!.to a11t II ct.Be d Jft\let ehtiw to t.12. r:,.~ 1.1 e, 1 ha c" ;.o n-ntect ~\t'ry £oil de:::'onso thu1• tho d~fenri~ hir2el:!' ~lnt:t �\ • • • ) • �• • \ .. . • JI I • Tho cou:-t or111lir:.n.l caec•, 1..lc,n or lurdeu in ■ tn.:cts tl.e a 3Va~' t. jury a plea or U:.at in th .. a C5.5e,a, '""Ot. eu,U ty raiaeti inno,'1-nce :in 1110 ra~or and put8 or pro,1nl\ bie t,'Uilt 1::i &!l a pree~• or. tJ o Co::z:.ouw1...lU1.~e b~yol'ld reucnabl• doutt. lt,t.l:e~aro:a, upon a conlii.""erat!.an ot tlle who!• caee, the teetta~cy or tilt: wit• nour.ene Md the ci.r~_;urnat;:neee ri:howr. i:1 e-;!1c:nc:-c, there ui ■ t.a 1..z:; tho it.inde of th" jury aceu~~. I I they sho:ud fl rind r•aaoi.a"bl• h.o.:i not dl1.1Lt n.n to 'the gu!lt auu t;. of tl ..e. �• • • �• ' • • • t. re:.iusan: 1-1e td'tor _cr....t "e u1"]')ririec-n end lae.vee ce::-t~i:·,ty tl: _... -"l'!' •~e l-.e cn.ee 'fl'hi ,.,• 'lo~:sido1·oti on of 011 tl1€• 9Vidon<...:,, th& o'Tl'.iS of t':n a_ ... '1Ct nf ~'u t, st&'te i~ort :eY -e ·l "'11 ... ~ nf l e thtt eur.:!:. c-nd11;.lor abldl ... t'ln.Tt.:ti nocu£iei:i. "r· t tt..11:y ::,r tt' a ror.r.i �• ,· • I • �,·• .. • J'l!o ~curt ls euo.J- b Q(![;l-t in~t-nict;:: L •. u~, tllo jta·;· t!Jsf, f' renzonobJ loub,. £. t .. urt c~ nJ" a ~ te:no.1 df"Ub-t 1:>~}!.or-,r 1 ,y ~no 1"'nemu,.,,.lly e-r..t"1rte1-nnd "~ • denee. ti "1f'I n.n c-rb • trnr.,. f et ,a· , 011.bt. ...t ,, t"::Ct.ttht11 f'· "11:ts 1· 1 �..• • • �!i.e Court. inetruott:1 t.tie jucy t 1ite,!'~. t..ni- I?!" ~ r erioaa han, finJcl::. tha.-t t e pr1:eooer • bodily h-n.rm at h.im to de~ as t11!'arently tn, a. wero dffeept.ive nf th l!I id o" l:: l:. n. evt 1 rl -:. ~ 1 , Gil:i:;O'!': t,o kill or 1 Jtil io a:\ G-ibi:on •_r.ey· are ~"~ou.l~ lLti,."- there the to the belle,~e .,,~u in fact prisoner extE-n't t,odilY "'ta by r.1~ ,Jf t... t. appear, no de ien o o: f..Ltd 1 _ ...no r..1ctf:C. .. 1::.1.e.~-o e!'e.nd.5..ng hiJa:selr •v~ I voi11 nario1J then i, :iintit., 1.ere :-e1 eon11bl7 cet":eu~ary, Gi r.s on , e •hot Clifford. t! ,id hi~aelf was juat!! :rrom :.h.· C!" Wq.• nc-CC1fl&a..ry for ea id the •'-" rt:'l.eon'r1.t.le: 1:::elief 1101.cd --m 'tht:· believe! •.h .. lf o hir.i t!r k!llinE nt!e r,i:.r~ eri,1u,f' �• .. • , �• r I U::1TU1C~l ..! o. I - • ,-l..._r~ ) inc.truct fend!nt,;1 hh:ineJ.f ,. · --1:.id Gib-eon. in order the ...o e!emlnc pril}oncr had o. ~,...,....o 1·1rht. rry .,_,:'; J.c.h ..he :_U"i::J t.'y Giheon t>..,."iow-n by tho evit11moe to do h.11:1, the prino1,e':', ouri!>ua oO<l:!ly ha.,::,n. I l I j ��• • • -:t~e Court with d1-U2rer the.r::. tB to act M.11'1. inotructa c1eterr.1ne tL.e necece1ty r~ f-:oaal'ly r:n 1 with reai:ona!.ble dani:er. criz:in&lly the jury fro::i •..h( of re11oriing honect tor b. t mt:11, at~.t.• Then threJ:Lt,ue.d ot 1...1inga surround.int to ee.l!'•di•renoe convie-tion•, a m1a'!.ake a.e to o.ud if tb.ey they w!.ll not be held .u,(. ¢ the ex.tent o'!' :he. •:ea ,, �t �,. • • I 't-le Loubt. a11 to *.he £:taCu ot or-renae er 1Tl-ic:h the prit1oner ruilty, dout.t t-r'a1. thy &.tle doubt 81:.al.l resolTe on i8E If ef;;rte. urdar ..~ tt, •Y 81:oult. find i-,,....>-'"- t.>te.,ree, onabl • <1oubt ~• hin ;,,1Ut--y o! cia:u.!.a\lfl:rtt-=-~ to iibet!ier l'.11 't e su!l end t.y at all. I • 'f!l."f'Or, end :!nd 1r. ~t' f'ir■ t.. he is £Uil ty ".lle::r 1:hou1d fin.a. 1! ":!-.e;,·t ve- • reaE:on~ble 'tt.ey :ue t. ,._ l-Uil Ly 11: I.he sec- 10 wl,tther 1:: t~e cecoLd d.ef.tt-e or rr.tJ?elautil.t.er, in ravor of the 11,Ccuueo nri c,.cquit hill. I in hit h* is £Uil 1,.y of murder a.e to r.tether gr(,c or the 1ieco1,d dogre•, ! ,J thet m_cy be re ol ve that doutt to\o.~t. �' • , • �•• ,· • • !t-:'STP.'"..!CT!O:r 1:0. '!he Cl i f'tord 11ell tt> Ua , tion ot I 1 • Court Gibeon £u.J an:.-· ir:.6-oaer. or the thf'I killing, !rnst:-ucta to -~ by th te queation & the jurJ t.h e prisone.r tJHle: n■ --r :-ior tht1t :my threats .o t!l. eJ.iJ Oiboon. ,ll,;e or whic.l. wer" ~o!ls.tde:-ed. · 1 t.:le- :-di.de l.·Y t?>e kill ~nc, ao:r.n:'.inieated • :..n the ~etenun&<1 to whet.bar reanonable (!:c'OI.U"ldt.o &J'lprchend l.h.. t i;.e int•nded �I ,. • .. • • �J •· ,·• ' .• ' r-t t' C{O<i , "I ., ~ ~ Iv, ~7> ) ....J ti Q...,r t' ;..,., 9 )/ , t d • i:!';~7H!JCTI01! J;O. T!i.e jury t'n.n:t 1! ;.!",cy b 11eve o.re in1;,trul"'t.ed to 1:~1Jel'e oommit 11n aaaaul't put hir, 1 tlu.t. aa'!ll t liy : u"' cece t.h 5 1 ven C:1 fJ/ • _.S.u ~j pt1f 1.\. 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I J,11' ·-------r..xi1111.. ,i d1 "'' odli,, 11.~IH.._l&Ift)' llff"f"hff.,. ........ ,._,,...,,.,, 1,,..,. ,r,• i; l1ttt••'I ,,f R,.,J,..,e ....... ....,.i.~fl>41w,1l111l"""""' ... C\Ji,•t,·.SM t, •1tn.-u.tt n,,.._ in p,rtu,11 • ,., ���I • �• • �.... DOCJ\tT NO. YILE NO. vs{IN --- -p. d. FINAL OAOER -- 191 PROCEEDINGS I 1 - -------------- CIRCUn COURT, ROCKINOIIMI CO., VA. �1 • • .. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Madison Brown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Madison Ham, alias Madison McCauly Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously stealing bank notes. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_022 Ham McCauly https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_057.pdf f13c19e298fcbefa5f6a0fcd39e3291c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Madison Harn (alias Madison McCauly) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1839 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing a sorrel. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_057 Harn McCauly https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_052.pdf e412261314b5f2cd69c442230055b431 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Madison McGruder Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1886 Subject The topic of the resource Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful assault. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_019_052 Landes McGruder