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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Levi Walters
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1846
Subject
The topic of the resource
Show Cause
Description
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Defendant ordered to show cause for non-attendance.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_010
Walters
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Lewis
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1815
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Fighting
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
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Defendant charged with assault by fighting.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_014
Lewis
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COl!MONW LTH OF VIRGINI ,
Com TY OF ROCKII GI' _M, to- wit :
In the
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term, 1927 , upon their oat11s do :present that Lewis
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis A. Wimer
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
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RcPr-box7-012
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Wimer
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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
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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. Lewis Armentrout
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
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
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_105
Armentrout
Clatterbuck
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_062.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Baker
Date
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1803
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with playing cards and unlawful gaming.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_062
Baker
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_028.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyer
Date
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1837
Subject
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Selling Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing alcohol without a license.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_011_028
Bowyer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_032.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_032
Bowyer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_001.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Bowyers
Date
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1826
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_009_001
Bowyers
Stacks
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis G. Powell and Mary Black
Description
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Defendant charged with felony adultery.
Subject
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Felony
Adultery
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_004_099
Black
Powell
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Garner
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_048
Garner
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_056.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Lewis Lounce
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1812
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawful gaming by betting money and playing cards.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_056
Lounce
Smith
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_007.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Lewis Randol
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1875
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Attempted Rape
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Defendant charged with attempting to commit a rape. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_019_007
Randol
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COMMONWEALTH OF VI RGIN i r1.,
COUNTY OF ROCKING HAM, to-w it:
In t h e Circu it Court of said Count y:
Rock. . iehe grand juror s in end for the body of said Cow1 ty of
m, 1924, upon
ingha m a nd now at t endin g said Court at its Febru ary ter
n ext prior
their oaths do prese nt tha t L. F. Ri tchle , withi n one year
Rocki ngham,
to the fi pdi ng of this i n dictm ent, in the said Coun ty of
expos e for
did unlaw fully manuf act :1re, sell, offer , keep, store and
ve
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away, tran sport , dispe nse, solic it, adver tise and recei
sale, , give
of the
order s for ard.en t spiri ts, again st the peace and digni ty
Commonwe a l th of Virg inia.
er
'l'he jllro .r s afore said upon their oaths a f oresa id do furth
the f indin g
prese n t t hat L.F. Ritch ie, wi t hin one year next prior :to
un lawfu lly
of this ind i ctme nt, i n the said Coun ty of Ro c~ing hs.m , did
an d dign ity
ha ve in hi s posse ss i on ar d en t spiri t s , a ga i n st t he peace
of the
Commonweal th of Virgi ni a.
pre s ent
furt her
And t h e juror s afore sai d upon t h e i r oe. ths a for e s a id do
in g
t ha t L. F . Ri tch i e, withi n one year ne «t prior to t h efind
d tmla.w f u.lly
of th i s indic t me nt , i n the sa.id Count y of Roc k ingham , di
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rece i ve arden t spi r it s, a gai nst the pea ce a nd e1 ign ity of
Commonwea l t h of Virgi n ia.
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greeting :
You are hereby comma nded to summo n ..
, at the Court
to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockin gham County
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day of
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Court House, the
Witnes s , J. F . BLACK BURN , Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the
192.::.:t, and in the 14.....<iC-th year of the Commo nwealt h .
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Execut ed 11 arch 14th 1924 , by delive ring a copy of
the vri th i n sui::iinons to R. S . Sho1,-alter , A. S . Ki ser ,
• S . Sho,,-a l ter , J . N. Shrur., , T . C . Bradbu rn , C . A.
Heat wo l e , C. G. Sen~er and Dr . C. H.Rals ton i n
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia:
To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greetin g:
You, cire hereby comnuin 1,,'1' to sum,mo n ..... .. ... ... . . ........................... .
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who stancls chnr}!e d with and indicte d for a ftilOt'tt!r misclem ennor
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cmcl there this Writ.
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Witness , J. F. BL.11.CKBUB.N: Clerk of our sa,id Court, a,t the
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of the said count y of Rocki ngham , and sever ally and respec
tive.Jy acknowlcdg rd thems elves to be iudebtc d to the Conm o wealt h of Virgi nia, in mann er
and form follO"\\'ing, tha.t is to say : the said
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good and lawful mone y /~ -the Unite d States , and the
said ___
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in the sum o.f_ __~ - ~ - - ~ -/ · -~ - _-_____
_ Dolla rs of like good and lawfu l money, to be
respe ctivel y made and levied · of their sever al goods
and chatte ls, lands a.nd tenem ents, and they
se;,.~erally waive d the benefit of their Home stead Exem ption
as to this obliga tion, and also waive d any
claim or right to disch arge any liability to the Comm onwe
alth arisin g under this recog nizan ce with
coupo ns detac he1·o m the bon ?~s State, to the use
of the Commonwe alth of Virgi nia if the said
_______________ ___ _i: _E_ ~ ----- ---------------- ____ __ shall make
defau lt in the perfo rmanc e of the
condi tions under writte n.
The cond itil of the a.~ove, r ecogn izance is such that
if the above bound _________________ __ __ _
________________ _J_G_ _ ~ ~-- ------------ do
and shall perso nally appea r befor e the Circu it
£ ____/--1--L -2 ~f, __________ Term next
thereo f, being the ___ L'f_~ y of_ ____ f ~ - l - - - --- - --- ----192 ~ , at the Court -hous e thereo f,
Court -o.f Roeki ngham on the __
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of tl1e ______
and then and there iswe r the Co 'Stl :!th of Virg inia
conce rning a ccrta.in __~,f '., _____ whercof the said ___________ _
stand s charg ed, and shall not
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depar t thenc e witho ut the leave of said Court , then the
above r ecogn izance shall be void and of no
effect , other wise to remai n in fu ll force and virtue.
Taken and ackno wledg ed befor e me, the day and year first
above writte n.
��Commonwealth of V ir gi ni a- ~, Coun
ty of, ~
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs
, Sergeants, and all Police Officers
and Constables of the State of
Vir gin ia-G ree ting :
WHEREAS
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has this day made complaint and info
rma tion on oath befo re me, ___ ____
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Name of Magis t rat e.
of the said ~ n ty tha t he verily beli
Ti tle.
eves, tha t in th~ , said ~nt :r
and Stat e:
(a) Tha t Ard ent Spi rits are ~ ing unla
wfully man uf actured1 sold, kep t, stor
ed, possessed, held, used and
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concealed in a cert ain ,/J l _ -:r.c, ~~ &::.~
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(b) A still , still cap, worm, tubs , ferm
ente rs and oth er appliances connect
ed with such still and used, and
~as h and oth~r substances, cap able
of bein g used, ~ he ma nuf ~c~ of
-~rd ent Spir its, are unlawfully
m the possession of, and unlawfully used
by one_ --A._ .,_ ~ ~
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say. '" Whos
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in a cert ain_.,/{/__~ __ _
(c) Ard ent Spi rits are bein g unlawfu
lly kept, held, stor ed, concealed, used
, sold, and unlawfully tran spor ted in cert ain bag gag e or a cert ain
vehicle, to-wit· a cert ain ____ ___ ___
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(H ere descr i b e vehic le. au t o . wago
n. ca r r iage, buggy. boat. bagga
11e or what not)
by one ____ __ _______ _____ _____
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as in (a) a bove )
And ther e being reasonable cause for
such belief:
THE SE ARE, THE REF OR E, IN TH
E NAME OF THE COMMONWEAL
TH OF VIRGINIA, to comman d you , with all necessary and pro
per speed and a ssistance, to sear.ch
the house, place, baggage, boa t or
vehicle herein designated, eith er in day
or night, and seize such ard ent spir
its and\ thei r containers and
othe r thin gs app aren tly possessed or
used in violation of law, "and brin g
the same and the person or persons , in whose possessidn they are foun
d, and also any person re~sist ing, imp
eding, obst:rlucting, or iii:i any
man ner hind erin g or delaying you in
the execution of this war ran t before
me, or some othe r officer having
jurisdiction of the case ,. to be disposed
of and dea lt wit h according to law; and
mak e retu rn of this.wa rran t
showing all acts and thin gs done ther
eun der, wit h~ par ticu lar stat eme nt
and sufficient description of the
thin gs seized and the name of the pen
.on in whose possession found, if any
, and if not found in the possession of any one, so stat e in you r retu
rn, and pos t a true copy of this war ran
t and the retu rn thereof, as requir ed by law.
Given und er my han d and seal lhis __
day of~ -- ;-- - - --- 192-4fc____ ____ _________ _____________
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
1.
If only Ardent Spirits and containers. be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than to
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeit ed
to Commonwealith. Any person claiming any of
same must file a written claim stating particularly
the character and extent of his interest therein,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he w ;-rrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may h<!,
for determination, and declare the uncl a imed articles forfeited.
2.
If still, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fermenten,
or any appliance connected with a stil'l and used,
or mash or other substance capable of being used,
in the manufac.ture ~f Ardent Spirits·, be seizejl,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall be d~stroyed, and the facts and articl~ seized reported
to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commol).wealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant a nd
proper return will be a sufficiep,1l notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers dispo'sed of
as in No. I above.
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Execu~ t J.,_,w ithin warrant this .....
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room. place.
and by seizing the following described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above named pers.on found in possession thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the return
(Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or baggage, or as case may be)
1-2,
57 and 57
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This matter se~ for hearing on the ......... . day
of . . .......... .. ..... 192 •...
as front door of house, door of room or premises)
of ....... . ............ , 192 .•••
Description of Ardent Spiri~s and other things
Title of Ma&'lstrata.
Written claim of owner.ship or interest having been
filed to certain of the said things herein seized. this
warrant, the said claim and the things in th.e claim
particularly described, are hereby certified to the
.................. Court of this .. ____________ for determination' and the said things unclaimed are hereby
adjudged and declared co.nfi,scated and forfeited to
the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ..... ·--··----· . .. day of
tomobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, t r;e
Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved
and the vehicle shall be delivered ito the Sergeant
of the City, the facts reported to the Prohlbition
Comm~ssioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and containers disposed o·f as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant a nd
proper return will be a sufficen.t report.)
See Sections 2r 1-2, 22, 23, 23
Acts of Ass.e mbly, 1918, Page 578.
Other than above stated the following are witnesses:
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in complia,nce with the law, ,t he same are hereby adjudge:d
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ......•........... day
hereon on the
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an a tl-
4. A cop~ of this warrant and the return therean
must be posted at the front door of the house, 1r
on the door of the room, or on the prem i!ses t
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the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
The following named officers and persons assisted
me in ,t he execution of this warrant:
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NOTE.-Unle~ warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If
issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can 1'e
executed in any; par~ of the State, and returned to
any justice in any county or city through which
they were carried.
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has thi s dav made complaint and informati on on oath before m e,
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Name of Magistrate.
of the said
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th at he verfilv believes for the reasons here in afber stated in the said
Title.
and State:
A s lilll. still cap, worm, tubs. fermenter s and other appli ances with s
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capabl e of being u~
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Ardent Spirits am being-, unlawfull v kept, held, stored, con cea.led. used. sold,
and unlawfull y transport ed in certain bag-
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(Give name, or say. "Whose name
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�AFFIDA VIT FOR A WARRA NT TO SEARCH
FOR ARDEN T SPIRITS , ETC.
Common wealth of Virginia
vs.
Filed in the Cl erk' s Office of t h e .... ........ .. .
Court of the ....•... .•.• of. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . Va.
County or City
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Court of the . . . . ...... . . . . . . . . . ...... .. . . .
Virginia , this ............day of........................... :.... ,
19 2 .... .
Clerk.
By ............................................. ....................... D. C.
�STAT E NORMAL SCHOOL
HAR RISO NBU RG, VA.
CHEMICAL LABORATORY
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��In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You, are hereby com,manded to su,1nmon
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. LF. Ritchie
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-036
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Ritchie
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fur her
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resent that Lill ian Shifilet , within one year next
to the finding of this i ndict~nent , in the S<:tid c ount
of Ro lti n g-
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COMM ONWE AL TH OF VIRGIN IA, } TO WIT :
ROCKI NGHAM COUNT Y,
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to answe r the said compl aint and to be furthe r dealt with accord ing
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to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth before the Gremel Jury
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Lillian Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
Rights
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RcPr-box4-045
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Lilly Ritchie
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony adultery.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Adultery
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_322
Dove
May
Ritchie
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Commonwealth v. Lindsey Shifflett
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIR GI NIA ,
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In th~ Circuit Court of said County;
The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said county
of 9ockingham and now attending said court at its October term,
1925, upon their oaths do pres00,t that Link A. Ray, within one
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solicit, advertise and rec eive orders for ard ent spirits , against the p eace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
ind the jurors a fo r esaid upon t.tieir oath s aforesaid
do further present that Link A. Ray, within on e year next prior
to the finding of this indictment, i n the said coanty of Rockingham, did anla wfully have i n his possess ion about _,l_Q__
ga llons of mash, against the peac e a nd digni t y of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
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THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the hou se, place, baggage, boat, or vehicle herein de sign at ed, either in clay or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their
containers and other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and
the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of thi s warrant, before me, or
some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and
make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement
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1.-If on ly Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
't he Magistrate shall fix a time i:iot less than 10_
nor more than .. 30 clays from th e elate of return, for
th e h earing of said r eturn.. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spi rits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonwealth.. Any per so n claiming any of
same must fil e a written claim stating particularly
th e character and extent of his interes t therein, whereupon the Magistrate sha ll certify th e warrant, written
claim a nd articles claimed, t0 th e Ci rcuit or Corpo ration Court, as th e case may be, for determina tion, an d
declare the unclaimed a rti cles forfe ited .
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H ere say place, house, room, boat,
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of A ssembly, 1918, Page 578 .
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the vehicle shall be cleliered to the Se1. gean t of th e
City, th e facts reported to the Prohibition Director
and Commonwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits
and containers disposed of as provided in No . 1 above
(A copy of this warrant a nd proper retu rn wi ll be
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u sed, or mash or o th er subs tance capable of being
used, in the manufa cture of A rd ent Spirits, be seized,
th e ma~h (after taki ng a samp le) shall be destroye d,
and the fa cts and a rticl es seized repo rt ed to the Prohi bition D irecto r a nd Commonwealth's Attorney . (A
copy of thi s warran t and proper return w ill be sufficient notice a nd repo rt) . Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No . 1 above .
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Prohibition--History
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Commonwealth v. Link A. Ray
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Commonwealth v. Livingston Johnson
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1867
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Disturbing an assembly met for the worship of God
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Defendant charged with isturbing an assembly met for the worship of God
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
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COWOl!\fE!.I4'li OF VI!lCINl!.,
COIJ7..ITY
OF ROOXIJJGr
Al,[, to-wit:
I1: \Ile Cirolli t Court
':he Jurors
tbe lro4.)- ot
o.t said
County:
o.t il:o Coaonweu
tl,e coU.UtT rloresaid,
at 1 ts J.U€'1•t teno,
1928,
th at
in er.d tor
Virginia,
1>.poi, tboir
pr111ent that
oatha
Dove on or abo11t J1'.llo 6, 1928. in tbe &aid co,uity,
one Al.ex Grove, feloniously
Alex Grovo,
and danger
did
of l,J.s life,
tho property
tle
will
di.;:nit,
Uc.
•~•al,take
,;r&<1d
anl
in and 11po11
put
in bodily
.tear
.to11rteru1 lollars
troo
the person
cash,
and age! nst
.teloni<>ualy
and
oar--, away, agtiJ.n!Jt tlle p<Mt,oallDd
o.t tl:a Com.,,,nwee.lth of Virginia.
U&ry Gtove,
c.
Alex Grove,
Lloyd
and him, the said
Alex vr<>-vo, then ai,d tl:ere,
'!'Lis indictinant
&n~
feloniously
anO one hundred
or tr. e said
ot tho ..aid
violently
t:18.dean assau1t,
then and there
aa1a Cou.rt
;wd no• at"tendin&
is found
1'1111 Dove,
R. Jawley,
Jury to
~1'"'
Goldie
w1tnassee
evidenoc.
on the
tea\imony
of Frank E. Dove,
Dove, Alex Clrove, \\llliam
swor,, in Court and sent
G:rove,
betore
the
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1107.i
Dove
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Au~=i term, 1928
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OF VIRGINIA,
OOUJITYOF ROCKillOHAJ,!,to-w1t:
ot
In tl!.e Ciraul. t Court
ot the Commonwe,lth ot V1rg1nia,
Tba ~urors
ti,e '>ob ot ~•
Court
se.10. County:
ooanty
of Rontl cgi,-..,. &lld i:ow attending
at i~s Au&U,8t tel'lll,
LloyO. Dovo, on or about
ot -t•.at
da;¥,
"1th
In
intent
1928, upon their
.wO. bur,3lu1ons].J'
of one Alex Grove,
o~ tl:.e sa.ia ilex
county
atores&.l a, then
telon1ousl;;,
e.gainat
the grand
in the
eaid county,
being,
take,
then
Grove,
.u,d there
and carry
away,
in the
&llCl.
there
be lug found,
did ateal,
thon and there
take,
or tbe Co=omo•lth
1nd1ot1>8llt 1a rouna
Jury to give
night
Gro,e, 1n th~ 11&1ddJlelling-houae,
the peace and d1gnlt7
andC. R. Fawley,
1n the
anachat-
dollars
DoTe, I.CaryGro-Ye, Wlll l>oYe, Goldi
Grove,
situated
to steal,
and bu:rsJ.ariously
!hie
1928,
that
in oash of the good.a
and one hunil.red fourteen
tels
present
4.10. ,real: all4. enter
~!:..en and there
and burgla.rlo\18lY
l,l.e sald
ot him, the said. Alu
•ho goods and ola.ttele
.he aaid dwell1n;;-houe,
feloniously
oaths
tho 6th d8,f or Juno,
telon1ou.aly
the dwolling-houee
111 o.nd for
witnesses
ev1denoe.
and. oe.ny
away,
ot VlrgilllL
on the teat1mo117 or Frank E,
Dove, .Uex a-roYe, WilliP
sworn in Court and eont
betore
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1928
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Commonwealth v. Lloyd Dove
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Defendant charged with felony assault and felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Assault
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_010_306
Dove
Grove
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CO!IHO~EALTE OF VIRGLJI.n,
COUJ:JTY
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In the Circuit
Court
The grand
for
jurors
Court
present
1933,
at
that
in the
its
one Andy Carrier,
monwealth
of Virginia,
of Rockingham,
term,
1953,
on or about
county,
feloniously
against
the peace
in and
and now attending
upon their
the 13th
did kill
and dignity
oaths
day of .Tuly,
and murder
of the Com-
of Virginia.
This
Martin,
October
Lonza Knight,
said
County:
6~ the State
the body of the county
said
jury
of said
indictment
a witness
to give
is found on the testimony
sworn in Court
evidence.
and sent
before
of F. P.
the grand
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COMM:ONWEALTH
vs.
CHARGE TO THE JURY
LONZA KNIGHT
Your charge
of the felony
is to inquire
as charged
If you find
dictment,
and that
and was willful,
him guilty
tentiary
him guilty
of murder
or,
in your discretion,
him guilty
deliberate,
more than twenty
on reasonable
guilty
in the peni-
than twenty
of murder,
years.
as charged
with malice
and premeditated,
in the in-
aforethought,
and
then you shall
and ascertain
for not less
him not guilty
aforethought,
provocation,
of voluntary
finement
find
find
his punish-
than five
nor
years.
in the second
malice
then you shall
by confinement
in the penitentiary
If you find
or of murder
aforethought
his punish-
of murder in the second degree,
ment by confin·ement
in the in-
and ascertain
or for any term not less
him guilty
is guilty
as charged
with malice
degree
and the same was committed
was not willful,
without
of myrder,
and premeditated,
in the first
If you find
the accused
or not guilty.
the same was committed
for life,
dictment,
in the indictment
deliberate,
ment at death,
whether
degree,
actual
of murder in the first
but that
or implied,
or in mutual
manslaughter,
in the penitentiary
he killed
Andy Carrier
upon a sudden heat,
combat,
you will
and ascertain
for not less
degree
find
him
his punishment
by con-
than one nor more than five
years.
If you find
or of murder
guilty
in the second degree,
of involuntary
punishment
manslaughter,
by confinement
more than five
of not exceeding
year,
him not guilty
years,
or,
$1000,
of murder
in the first
or of voluntary
you will
manslaughter,
but
say so and ascertain
in the penitentiary
for not less
in your discretion,
assess
or by confinement
degree
in jail
a fine
than
his
one nor
against
him
for not exceeding
one
or both.
If you find
him not guilty,
you will
say so and no more.
�Commonwealth
v.
Lonza Knight
Charge to the Jury
�INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Cour.t instructs
by the law in Virginia
the second
murder
as murder in the first
instructs
in wait,
imprisonment,
premedit
ted killing,
gree.
that
is distinguished
decree
and murder
in
degree.
The Court
mit,
the jury
arson,
rape,
All other
the jury
starving
that
or any wilful,
or in the commission
robbery,
murder by poison,
or burglary,
of,
deliberate,
or attempt
lying
and
to com-
is murder in the first
murder is murder in the second degree.
de-
�(T
�INSTRUCTIONNO.
The Court
the killing
infers
malice
further
is wilful,
from this
instructs
deliberate,
fact.
the jury
that
and premeditated,
whenever
the law
��I
INSTRUCTION
NO._!!_.
The Court
Virginia
is presumed
order
to elevate
burden
of proof
offence
instructs
the
to be murder
the offence
jury
that
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every
homicide
in the second degree.
to murder in the first
the burden of proof
In
degree,
is upon the Commonwealth, and to reduce
to mans4-aughter,
1n
the
the
is upon the prisoner.
��INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court
being with malice
instructs
of wilful,
first
deliberate,
degree.
the jury
aforethought
which is perpetrated
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by poison,
that
is guilty
lying
and premeditated
whoever kills
of murder;
in wait,
killing
that
a human
a murder
or any other
kind
is murder in the
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INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court
a man shall
necessary
instructs
be taken
consequence
to intend
the
jury
that
of his acts.
that
the rule
which he does,
of law is that
or which is a
��INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court
malice
proved,
is presumed
instructs
from the fact
and is unaccounpanied
the burden
the jury
of disproving
malice
k._.
that
on a charge
of killing.
with circumstances
of murder
When the killing
of palliation,
is thrown upon the accused.
is
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INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court
a wilful,
that
deliberate,
the intention
time prior
intention
of killing,
further
the
that to constitute
it
killin.B/is
not necessary
and premeditated
to kill
to the actual
should
instructs
come into
should
killing.
existence
jury
exist
any particular
length
of
It
1s only necessary
that
such
for
the first
time at the time
or any time previously.
•
��INSTRUCTIONNO.
The Court
wound given
slayer,
with a deadly
without
1s prima facie,
throws
further
wilful,
the
jury
weapon in the previous
any provocation,
upon the prisoner
circumstances.
instructs
that
possession
or even with slight
deliberate,
the necessity
a mortal
and premeditated
of the
provocation,
killing,
of showing extenuating
and
��INSTRUCTION NO.
The Court
the charge
instructs
of murder against
the
•
jury that
the accused,
the Commonwealth to prove the motive
in order
it
to establish
is not necessary
for
of such murder.
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The Court
the evidence
that,
previous
a grudge on the part
prisoner
had previously
and that
he killed
then such killing
murder
in the first
instructs
//J .
the jury
that
to the time of the killing,
of the prisoner
towards
declared
this
the deceased
was wilful,
degree.
if they believe
that
because
deliberate,
from
there
the deceased;
was
that
the
grudge must be settled;
of this
aforesaid
and premeditated,
grudge,
and is
��INSTRUCTIONNO. /.
The Court
self-defense
it must appear
and had reasonable
that
instructs
grounds
he was in danger
the jury
that
from the evidence
to believe,
of death
in order
that
to establish
the accused
at the time of firing
or serious
bodily
harm.
believed,
the shot,
��e
INSTRUCTION NO.
The Court
a question
instructs
exclusively
ber of witnesses
the
for
testify
jury
the
jury,
directly
not bound to regard
the weight
jury
to determine
have the right
on the stand,
fairness,
their
their
that
the credibility
opposite
appearing
worthy of oredit,
and to give
to each other,
of the evidence
as equally
from the appearance
intelligence,
ing circumstances
and their
and from all
on the trial,
credit
of witnesses
and the law is that
manner of testifying,
apparent
/ ;,..---
where a numthe jury
balanced,
is
the
of the witnesses
apparent
the other
which witnesses
accordingly.
is
candor
and
surround-
are more
��INSTRUCTION
The court
find
instructs
from tha eviden~e
that
the
sufficient
provocation--such
only;
was done in the heat
cient
second
provocation,
degree.
the
if,
jury
that
the killing
ar passion,
malice--in
manslaughter
heat
I
-------
killing
of passion,
they
shall
was done without
in a sudden brawl,
however,
such killing
if they
amounts
fini
on a
to voluntary
that
but on a slight
the killing
and insuffi-
may amount to murder
in the
��INSTRUCTION
The Court
evidence
relies
that
instructs
the defendant
upon self
defense
showing such excuse
NO.
the
shot
jury
acts
and circumstances
that
him for
r_soner,
p eponderance
th~
;f
and killed
to excuse
is on the
/
in the case.
if they
find
the deceased
such act,
and to avail
from the
and that
the burden
he
of
him of such
of tho/ evidence/\ from a 1
��_,ou.:ct i 1St!'ucts
1.h
every
tte
p rson
aJ.~us
eu L. t is
0
1
0.3
.:ere
c.ggL.!i~t t to
or
law
t t
innocence.
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d,
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c
to
sus:;;icio.:
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r pc .. d r...111..;1.3
Jf t n., evi
1 i idiot
Jef.1t,
out
to
,le.
until
.n:.1kes it
L r'.., ~red
.c.•:unt
jury
th
tl at
Jvery
i'a~t
dllty
thei1'
because
pro oability
is
it
t
h·~
to ac 1u.,;_t !ti 1.
.rove..
8.1-.!e sup..)ort~·
if
th
thJ
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is
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chti..q 5
~
A
ay
o.f hH:i guilt
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ni · uu 1vL:ti
aw pre''u.n0°
eSS'J.1tia
facts
the
01·
the
L.
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rn ic;;ht
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,
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-
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ot
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t
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a doubt
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rd
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1
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fl
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ty
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o
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at a 1, thy
gui
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if
th
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d hi.
i
te;
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a s
d
•
ee,
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is g ilty
uilty
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t
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i
th
id
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1
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instructs
att-c~:::ed
is
th ... jury
uadar
o doing
- s a prudent
11
j!
I
. an reus0nuo
y
th
no duty
t
to
.. y use
su0h
...10 ~osst.ry
to
ffilJ.nupon his
r·etreat
for.;e
rep
but
a•
l the
o
1
r sist
,.1ay
to
up.,_JJci.r
at tac
.
hi
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Tha
threatoued
1
instruct'
dangel',
for
ctual
it
means
:,1
;1
!\
I
I
I
l
give"
to prevent
necessary
h
the
will
¥h13 ...
L rn to
of ti1ings
state
to force;
a~ to
m1stak
that
jury
luw authorizes
co viction,
I m~n would have o en
another,
th
the
of .r·esorting
and honost
sible
ourt
and the
n c ssity
11able
1.1
with
appearances
the
1
actual
lJ
ua ger,
oeter,1i.n0
g hill,
he uct~
held
i
,;,1
surrou11dL
ru...d, if
not
a
fro
oth
as to
reason-
crimi~lilly
where
from
respoh-'
I
r judicious
I
is taken;
for
the
injurt:Jd
in.jury
as
his
wh~n one man at te.npt
non thJ
behavior
ri._:rht
to
injure
to 1w::1.lrn
use of such
and tbe
si tuatiou
r,ltiX:e
1
��Tho court
do not
of theillsolv-as
evidence
b~ the
\
ii the
.neant
jury
,,
I
12.-5/828
a homici
';3,
thut
altnough
,Tet if
by the .deo..pused
?~~-..---1,t
T:t1ight/\
in
fu01. tnre'""
d ter,n1ning
the
dc.f1311dc;.;.:1tspl ,a of self-d
to r.:ill
ju.cy
the
ya~a~e
~,t
I
1\
1·
oxuus1
that
tlhe defendant
1
instructs
or do hi
·1
r,
fe
dre
evideice
th
so e serions
bodily
his
y bol1eve
Jarrior
to
so b.ule.10e .... aud
.. o , nd of
ere
fro
tje
uguinst
oe consia.erod
bonu fides
belief
h r, •
threats'
tnat
of
deceuse~
I
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vid
'
t car.cl
·e th
.fa
that
th
1 chaJ.
ct-r
instr
rt
r9
, ,r
~t
or
H',
th
th
jury
Jurrl(jr
~ii th
c· rcu, stan
es brought
afford
a/•cused
if t~JY
t
er~,
ot
about
oJliuv
o.id
by th
J,.
t
fr
iy
ct
of
such
or
a
1\
~ju!lctio.
·1
I
to
he d"d
1g aid
li_vi
Ii inf
as
with
ict
o.
o::' Ja.cryi
,
1
r to
great
bodi.Ly
harm,
nccs,
out
...1.s 10 des
CCUS.;,d.
86 ~ra. 466
thJ
after·v
ig.1
a r )a- onac lo 6 rou1 d for
the
_d to
1g su::!h dosign
do hL.
that
dasig
hL
tu.rn';ld
tho r _
believe
others,
thes 3 circuCTst
have
th
k"ll
1
L. .sdi·
intu
ki.lli
said
g is
to
app~ara
on thJ
purt
o:
Jarrio
, ·• d the
.c, or he in
said
~:t1ii:;rt,
or
to
\me L.1r. .:.uent d~::.gc
ex3 ~utio1,
0xcusa
thut
har,
the
d there
rdc
gr_d t bodily
C&rri
be-
18,
tho
1,
u-'-~hout;h
1cos \7cru
.r- to kill
,jur~1 r.ust
under
it
r.my
do ~.3ptivo,
the
uc..:used
nd
.0
1
�..
.s
�The Court
1
reasonaoly
tnJ
purpose
bod;ly
his
hara
appr
of
further
tells
h no. d thr.i.t another
illing
nirn. or doing
the
ju:.cy th~t
intend
own necessary
self
d to attack
sor:ie .:1e, ber
th1n such pe~&on has a right
wh,n
of his
to arm hi self
_per~ on
him for
fa
ily
for
d Jfe ..rne.
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If
the
thJ
defendc.l,nt
·o lieva
jury
wae assaulted
to u11::1.k=it appear
Ii us
dec~ased
or the
those
and
to
by the
tho
wjth
L
ti is
-..:use that
d,JcoaSBd
with
such
violence,
at
ti,
cvia.0.1...rn
defenda.1t
him manif'3Btly
of so.n,1 memb~r
li.f0
1
fro.n· th
of his
im.rnincnt
and
retr1;at
botlnd
to
force
with
own li:"e
I
'In
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or prcJv ...nt
....3
:1 n <.L.3SSary.
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ry
th1t
then, in that
had
forc-'3 ,· and
_./
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1~np3nding
if
th,1 right
it
sn~ll
app0ar
or
to
that
dof(~ndunt
hj s adV'}r,.;ury
jurJ
~
was not
repel
to save
~t!jt.r·y,
to
life
his
da.nge~ was
Stl::.nd hjfJ f.couna,
tne
the
to take
har ..1 a d tho
gr1...1t bodily
to
,3
to do hi.1 or
-.:u.se. tllo
l18ed bo .::ill
hi.;;. .t"o~oivin_
intended
amily
s )rn'3 gr ... t oodi.ly
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��Commonwealth
of Virginia:
To
the Sheriff
of Rockingham
County,
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to s11,mrnon
..
to appear before the Judge of the Cirrnit Court of Rockingham
at
,~k,
a. rn., on the/~
...
ay of .....
Couni'y, at the Court House
th;g:y
U. ..@I, ........ ................
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GRA~D./UR~··························
tot«#/y
...d.t~tn:th.to.,,
who stands charged with and i11dicted for a felony misdemeanor.
And this ......
~.....
..........
shall not
omit 1111derpenalty of £100.
And have then and
there this Writ.
Witness,
d,y Of
P al.
PRESS
..
. ROBERT
c!/-,...
HARMISON8UI\G
YA
SWlT_;l}
Clf'rk of our s:~,
19 R./.ond
;,, th,
at the Court Homf', lhf' /
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff
of Rockingham
County,
Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon ....
to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof,
at 9:3_0 o'clod, a. m.,
011
the~#a?ot.
.
who stands charged with and indicted for
And this ....
a
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felony ntfsr{e'fffeano.
. .. . shall not
omit under penalty of £100.
And have then and
there this Writ.
Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our sai~urt,
day of ....
THE
r.Ctt:.:..~L
...... 19 .. ? ~and
SEk.VICE PRESS,
HARRI ONBURG,
VA.
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v Dec,lst
1933 by deliv-~1-c
a true
cory
of the "Jithir'
-nP ,--O"t to Jake
;;;· -:i h, .'1 illiar
Pa3'l' ,
rl :'.'' k, JOE- c_~'lfO
C ,_.rs J0
vlc:,;•rford,
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1
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_De uty for C uL 1' df'3r, S. R. C.
ot f · "1'.1i
R. O. S ·ank ""t his
1 11c1.l ~•1,-,,c" of
a iode
executed
Dec,L,t
1933 1)y deli-1
ri"1___; a tru
co 1 y
0f this
ui~·,on to
,Jtti
S1<..,,:1l<:i:1:: •rso1,
1,t
n.o.swank nsnal 1.,Jane of ccbode Bettie
,., 'c: k bei:1g
a -..el bcr of his f,l iley
1:.1.bov2 th
a[> of 16 yec1.Ts
and e:;~rLd11in;
the .JUr~ ort --'-her~of .,o }:2r.
·ot fj_JT:1i · :';J -, 11 o.t his usual
place
of abode
exec .rt.eJ :)ec ,1~ t 19Y3 by deliverin___, a t-. 01 e co· y
of this
.JU .or! to J rniA
LE ,Ht said
_,r1 La 1 u:-:;1 1
rlace
of &bode ::(,r lie Lm l)eL1_, ct 'J 1b r :if his
fanil~y
aboYI':! the a 6 e of 16 3rec..rs,a1cl.
ex~lui,i·,:_;
tte
~ r~ort
th reof
to her.
1
0
ot find i 10 John Rolston
at hi'3 'JS 1.al plcte
of XIDffX
aJ))de :iLxeduted Dcc,lst
192')3 0y clrliv::rin~
a true
J
00.:.Y oft
is e, 1 iroP to C:l-:i.8.rlotte R0lston
1,1 ;1eri:rnn
at said
J'oh:1 Rolston
usua.l :-,lace of abode Chc;t.rlotte
'Rolston
b i:!:1~ a mer"!ber of his fct.miley
abov
the
G.f;;t,::-of 16 years
a,..d e.x" laL1in 6 t:he purport
th~reof
to her.
·-ot f i ~rJi11g Ray--mo_d ?.ay a.~ hi~ 'J..'n_ 7 place
of
i.bodE. _,--3cuted
:Jec,lst
1933 1:>:r rceliv)rin____; a true
cory of tlis
s11O11 to Lin 1" ~'iay, at 'c,,id !,a'TT'10jYl
1 a~
1. ,y l
place
of al)odc Link Ray lJ<iine; "" r ember
of his fct. il(jY above the ,1__:eof 16 ~rec.rs, and
~7: la L~i ~ th, pur: ort the:c _of to hi·-•
Hot fin-~i'lt;
Fra,1kli·1
LP, e.t hi•-' l~.:i''<--1 ;li:.~ce of
c..:bode no··· c1,ny ,,e,11h1"T ,_f hi
fa. ile:,r t}.-1-.:re ,vl1on
servic
'!S co'.tld
be ·,ad,
:i'.,:,_ecutei D c 1st 19;:,3 · -:,'
I osti 1g a t1·ue co~'Y of this
s1nr ,0,1 on the front
door of hi~ usual
· lace
o:f a.·6ode and lea vin,; se,me
1
rostecl.
there.
71
0;1/d Lam not f ou·1d i'1 11y 'b ilwickc
....
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....
" (~'.&ic "-1..'.L~- _De1jut y for (LR.:;_ a; rl ey, :, •
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C.
��In the Name of the Commonwealth
of Virginia:
~~~;~:.~~
to appear before the Judge of the ~ Court of Roe : gham C01mty, at the Court House thereof,
£'-:............
day of. ........... ~.... 19 ... 1..~stify
at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the ..
micl the truth to
who stands charged with and indicted for a felony m.i,s.d.e:,neanar.
And this ..............
~ ....... shall
not
omit under penalty of £100.
And have then and
there this Writ.
Witness, J.
'<..c/19 ~?,-,,,d
d,y of.....
THE
OBERT S\VJTZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .
SERVICE
PRESS,
HARRISONDURG,
VA.
;, th,/
1~~
s
..'
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FORM
Cl"k
NO.
5
�11»
~~-
�to appear before the Judge of the Cirrnit Court of Roc~Cottrt
11!
9: 3 0 o'clock.,
11. 111.,
on the4'
tr.fa;
of...
. . ..
House thereof,
&, ..............................
...........
......
19
t ..~?,
to testify and the lrn)h to say in behalf of the Conz.monwealth against
.... ?;•;.<.,.r, . .'....
···•························:~.,~?..,
,?:..-:?.~~
..~·...................................................
.
who stands charged with and indicted for a felony ~=or.
And this ........... ~--············
shall not
omit under penalty of £100.
And have then and
there this Writ.
-7-- --tL)
Wi~"?_.; J. ROBERT
SWITZER,
Clerk. of ottr sa~rt,
day of". . .. .?:f!-.{-1,
. ....... 19.2.:::?-and in the 15r.:..
.
,~···
THI:: SEk.VJCE PRESS,
HARRISONBURG,
VA,
No. 457
at the Court House, the ........
Z..........
.
year of the Co 1monwealth. ,
...4::'..;.t;".~,.I.~.
........., Clerk.
�.,
�In the Name of the Commonwealth
of Virginia:
To the Sheriff
of Rockingham
County,
Greeting:'
Y 01t are hereby commanded to summon .. ............... .
to appear bef9re the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House thereof,
on the . ..~.~y
~n,,,
say in behalf of the Defendant
of. .....
in the
~~.-'!:!~.:/.....19 ~21o
testify and the truth to
secution of the Commonweafth against ....... ............................... .
................
······································
.........
~ ..
~/. ...x~-~/2........
.
who stands charged with and indicted for a felony mide.meamor.
And this ................ .-:~.-,-. /
.....shall not omit 1t11derpenalty of £100.
And hai1e then and
there this Writ.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1933
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Commonwealth v. Lonza Knight
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Felony
Murder
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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CCR001_012_008
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Knight