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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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1916
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Commonwealth v. Margaret Sipe
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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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_007_209
Kyger
Sipe
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1833
Title
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Commonwealth v. Margret Poindexter
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Felony
Murder
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_014
Kiesel
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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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Commonwealth v. Maria Hawkins
Date
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1889
Subject
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Theft
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Defendant charged with stealing.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_059
Hawkins
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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
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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1891
Title
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Commonwealth v. Mark Hugh
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Misdemeanor
Public Drunkenness
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor public drunkenness.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_049
Hugh
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_030.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Martha J. Fawley
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1890
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_030
Fawley
Fitzwater
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_085.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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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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Commonwealth v. Martha Mooberry
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1111
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Unknown
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_085
Mooberry
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_015.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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Martin Cromer
Date
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1810
Subject
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Not keeping part of road
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
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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_002_015
Cromer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_014.pdf
deb36181ffb152eaf2ee849a946a418c
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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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Commonwealth v. Martin Holms
Date
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1788
Subject
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Unknown
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_014
Holms
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_059.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Martin Koontz (Coontz)
Date
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1802
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liquors.
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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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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_059
Coontz
Koontz
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2cc3665b1bd50a0f5d2c02580bc96dc8.pdf
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COMMONWE LTH OF VI RGI NI ,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGH M, to-wit :
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The grand jurors i n and f or the body of sa id county of
Rockingh am and now attendin g s aid Court at its December term ,
1929 , upon }geir oath s do present th~t Marvi n Crist , on or about
9
~vemberA~ ' 1929, in said County of Rockingham , did unlawfu lly
operate an automob i le whi e under the influenc e of ardent spirits,
agains t the peace and digni ty of the ommonwe alth of Virginia .
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to be levied of their respective goods and 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:
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rea sonaole doubt of the guilt of the accused, the law makes it
t heir duty to acquit him, a nd that mere suspicion or probabilit y
of his guilt, however stro ng , i s not suffic i ent t o convict, nor
is it suff icient if the greater wei gh t or preponderanc e of evidence
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Marvin Crist
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
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RcPr-box7-071
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Crist
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/20a2876b0da8e2495a43977e6c100ac7.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said County of
Rockingham and now att ending said Court at its October term, 1927,
Flora Morri s , and Lloyd Raines,
upon their oaths do present that Marvin Harris, within one year
next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said County
of Rockingham, did unlawfully manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store
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and expose for sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits, against the peace
,.
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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The jurors aforesaid, UROn their oaths aforesaid, do
. .
Flora Morri s , and Lloyd Raines,
further present that Marvin Harri~Awithin one year next prior to
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.
the finding of this indictment, in the said County of Rockingham,
did unlawfully 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
Flora Morris , and Lloyd Raines ,
pre s ent that Marvin Harris, within one year next prior to the find1. ;
i ng of t his indictment, in the said County of Rockingham, did un.,,
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lawfully receive ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of
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the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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This indictment is found on the testimony of J. D. Dirting,
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D. H. Dofflemyer, w. E. Thurber, and w. T. Rexrode, witnesses sworn
in Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidence.
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�Form 192--News-Rccord
Virginia, Rockingham County, to-wit:
Commonwealth vs.
:t.la.rvin Harris
STATEMENT
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. Marvin Harris, Flora Morris and Lloyd Raines
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
transportation of ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box6-029
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Harris
Morris
Raines
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_056.pdf
3276a623db73ddfd491de642a587c17b
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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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PDF
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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. Mary Coleman
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1889
Subject
The topic of the resource
Grand larceny
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with grand larceny.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_056
Coleman
Jackson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_049.pdf
dde1c577dcce874b17ead6496eb91306
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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
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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Mary Dillard
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1893
Subject
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Unknown
Description
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_049
Dillard
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_151-commonwealth-v-mary-elizabeth-taylor.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
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1909
Title
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Commonwealth v. Mary Elizabeth Taylor
Description
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Defendant charged with felony bigamy.
Subject
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Felony
Bigamy
Bigamy
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_151
Dillard
Kice
Taylor
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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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1926
Title
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Commonwealth v. Mary Grove and William Dove
Description
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Defendants charged with felony interracial marriage and felony cohabitation.
Subject
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Felony
Interracial Marriage
Cohabitation
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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_009_287
Dove
Grove
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_004.pdf
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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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Commonwealth v. Mary Haynes
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
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_004
Chrisman
Haynes
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_055.pdf
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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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Format
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Mary Jane Baugher
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1893
Subject
The topic of the resource
Aiding and Concealing Stolen Goods
Description
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Defendant charged with aiding in concealing stolen goods knowing them to have been stolen. Not a True Bill
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_055
Baugher
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_041.pdf
12ff50571cfc0267e9dbd84e98154efe
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
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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
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Commonwealth v. Mary Jane Plaugher
Date
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1869
Subject
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Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
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Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_017_041
Airey
Plaugher
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_017.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Mary Rice
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1818
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Permiting negro slave to go at large
African American
Enslaved Person
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Defendant charged with permiting a negro slave to go at large.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_006_017
Rice
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OF VI RGINI A,
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In
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he Ci rcuit Cour t of s ~ id County :
The jurors of the Commonvie al th of Vi g i n i a in
the bodv of s a id county of l ockin gham and now
Court a t i ts Au
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ttendin.o- sa i d
st term , 1930 , upon t heir o ths do present
that Mary i OSser , on Augus t 9 , 1930 , in sa i d county , di d unl awfully have in her pos session t h i rty nine bottles of (ho .e brew )
ardent spi rits , ag i ns t the pea c e and di gni ty of the Commonwea lth
of Virginia .
Thi s i ndi c t ment is found on · he te s t i mony of W. T. , exrode ,
vri tness srrorn i n Court f'md sent bef' o e
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August t erm, 1930
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To the Prohibition lnspecto,s, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and ,Constable;:6:7State of
has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, _________ _
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Give name, if name unknown. say , "'Whose name is to the informant unknown "
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in t h e ~ e of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ....
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
Here describe vehicle, auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, boat. baggage o r what n ot
by one .............. . ····················································.························································································: ........................ .
Here give name, or describe as in [a] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
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 house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd 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 this 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 and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
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· If only ·.Ardent Spirits and con taine.rs be seized,
th~ Magistrate shall fix a time not less. than 10
n,or more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles a.re to be
fotfeited to Commonwealth. 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 the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, t o the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for determination, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If .still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other substance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and
(A copy of this
Comrnonwealth'.s Attorney.
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
4. A copy of this warrant an4· the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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a nd by se1zmg the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things the rei n found (and arresting the above n amed person found in possession
thereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
This matter set for h earing on the ________ day
of ---------------- -------, 192 ____ •
and the return h ereon on the _______________.______ _
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compJiance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case. may be
as front door of house, door of room or premises
of
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
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3. If Ardent Spirits are b ei ng transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the vehicle shall b e delivered to the
Sergean.t of the City, _ the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in N o. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. )
The following named officers and persons assist ed me in the execution of thi~ war.rant:
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
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Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
been filed to cer tain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
th e claim particularly described, are hereby certifi ed to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for dete rmination, a nd the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and decla.red confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my hand this ________ _: ______ day
of --------------- :______ , 192 ____ _
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NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued, If is.sued for Ardent Spirits so transported , it
can b e executed in. any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any oounly or city through
which they are can::ied.
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who stands charged w ~ = ~icted for a felon y misdem eanor.
sball not omit under .the penalty of £100. And bave then
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Mary Rosser
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-39 bottles home brew
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box8-078
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Rosser