116 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_013.pdf 57b33fae07d739b1465fb8a036aa5bc0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Henton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_013 Henton https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_029.pdf 7f07caa57a46ea9a0d0f3ad304bbd1ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Herdman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Remain in the Commonwealth African American Free Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with remaining in the Commonwealth more than twelve months after emancipation. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Moses Hinton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating African American Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_014 Hinton Simmers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_025.pdf 10afda7ed4bcec9c69c5af86f3884420 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Hinton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1837 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft African American Free Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously stealing. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_025 Hinton https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_039.pdf 0102bf8c613f3defe53f0618296ac82c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Moses Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1878 Subject The topic of the resource Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_019_039 Joseph Primer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_018.pdf 0ab1837d573599e06b594a960320ae4a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Moses Joseph Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping the road in good repair Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping public roads in good and found not guilty. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_018 Joseph https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_017.pdf 96cf73e2d813b90662b4d0776f64a79b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Moses Lee Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_017 Almon Lee https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/6a360a8fe779debc9cac91504728c1d9.pdf a8872f66bcb3eda05633d29310740a4d PDF Text Text a WEA T.. VI Gn; L , C LIN Y In the Circ ui G Alvl , to -v it : Cou rt of said C U.11 1 he rand ·uro rs in and for the bod y of said cou t of Roc king ham and now a: tend ing said cou rt at its Oct obe r erm , 924 , upo a the ir oath s do pre s en hat lL V. Cr ide r, wi hi n Olle y a I. nex t prio t to t he find ing of cop.n ty of ock i ngha m, did 1111 k ee , s t re and exp ose fo r sa sol ici gain s furt her his i 1dic t men , in awf ully manu ac , give awa~ , Llre , he ai se 1, off er , rans por , disp ens e , adv er ise and rec ei ve ord er s for ard en spi ri s , athe peac e and dign ity of he mmonwea tho . Vir gi nia . The · uro rs af ore· sai apon the ir oath s afo re said do rese nt hat N. V . rid er, wi thin on •e ar nex t prio r to the find ing of his ind ictmnn , iu t he sa id coun y of ock ingh am , did unl wfu l y ha e in his pos sess ion arde n spi i t s , .ag ins t he 8ace and dig ni, of the C mmonwea th of Virg inia . _ 1d th . ·uro rs a fore sfii d , upon t hei r oath s afo resa id do far th er pre sen t ha . w. Cri der , wi h "n one y ear nex t rior o he find ing of this ind ic men t , in he said coun 1 of Roc k · ham , did unla w al ly rece ive ard ,,nt spi rits , aga inst - eace and dig ni of the C mmonwea l h of Vi rgin ia. Thi s ind ictm nt is foun d on the esti :non y of J unk , W. Dov e , and ~. T. nd ser1 beio re the gran d ··uri - to - -~~: -i vide n·c~. e:xro de, wi he £ . s.. esse s swo rn i n coll rt �Viol Pr o .Act Co onwea l th ndict : ent ) r .i: • ~ • er 11i demea nor Tr u.e D. i 1 V. • arnian C runonw eal h s 4 t orne I 1I �Commonwealth of Virginia, l T •t· Rockingham County, j o-wi · -IA f ____day of__ -1----r . 1,:----------------~0--LJi/:_ __ L ~ ---r't----~ ---a~ ---~- -~--- ------ ---came before rne __ , __ 'Jn,_ ,__ ~___c,._. __ BE IT R EMEMBERED that on the ____ __ . _ _ ____ ___ 192 ~1 -~-~,_,_ of the said county of Rockingha m, and severally and respectiveJy acknowledg ed themselves to be in. ~.%ted to the Commonw ealth of Virginia, in manner arnl form following, that is to say : the said 'lf'_.. -t!Zl _ -~ __--/__~ _LZ__~ .e.-z:~ _______ ------------ ___ ___ y-- ~ ________________ in the sum ol ---------- ---------- ---------- --Dolla rs good and lawful mon~y of the United States, and the said~ in the sum <Yf--~ __ {i_c_~ - -~ ~ Dolla:rs of like good and lawf~ --- - -- oney, to be respectivel y made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonw ealth arising under this recognizan ce with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonw ealth of Virginia if the said ~:"_ {ih,; _ _-- --------~ --~-~. shall make default in the performanCe of the couditions underwritt en. The condition of the above recognizan ce is such that if th e above bound __ ~__&_ ~ ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------d o and shall personally appear before the Circuit Court -o f Rockingha m on thc_ -i:.t2~d ay of the __ ..i.-o:;_,,~__...--'--::_- ·"· __ ___ ___ _________ T erm ~ ________ 192 lf-, at thereof, being the_~ - ~ ~ day of_ ___ _ the Court-hous e thereof, and then and there answer the Commonw ealth of Virginia concerning a certain_ ---------- -- ~ ~ . __@ __~ of the said __ next ere- -- ____________________ stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizan ce shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowled ged before me, the day and year first above written. ---------- ---------- -- C ,,,.- //) lf,---C/ .;. 1/~ /1 /,,; " ____(.,/_fl___________________ . ~ �.. �vs. N • • • CRIDER • COM;:,ON,JE LTH he Cour t. instructs the jury that if the e vidence in t l is c use s h ould 1 abl- doub t s to ve u~on the mind of the jury let er the re as on- ffe nses , or some of t e. , a-J1ar g ed in the se ve r a l counts of the indictmen t , oc curre d wit h in the bou nds of t ~is State , t he accused wou l d be ent itled to t he be nefit of s u c h doubt a nd t ' e jury s1 ould find a v r d ict of not gui lt y . Te Cour t ins :ruc t s the jury that in t i ot her criminal ca ve s , tle a ccused's presw · tion of innocence i n a ble do ubt 1J is gu ilt beyo nd a r eason - i tnes ses and t l vidence , tl era ex ist 3 in t t . e ab le do u bt as to t he uilt of tle r a ises and puts u on t e If t l erefo r a upon considera t ion of th • c- s e , t he tes t irnony of in , as in a ll ni~l of gui lt is f a vor Co unonwe · 1th the burden of proving c _, whole c ircwnsL nces own minds of ti e j ury a r eas onccused they slould find him not gu ilty . Cour · in st ruc ts t he jury t hat if The b l ieve f rom t lle e vid ence t l at tl e a ccuse d h a"' c o1 - e y sl ould it t e d _,o , offe nse ·g-in_,t the St te of Vi r g inia , as ch r ge d in tle ~ndict ent yet if t .y bl oul e videnc e tl at tl e a ccused t ion of t c: tion thereof ;:,ent~nc e • l v, 1 ou t 1 u r ~ier o lie ve f rom tle - as cor. it :e no i ntent ion l viola- n unint nt ional , or i n dvert en t viola- , t e jury may in its iscre t ion omit the jail �C {l ... l \ �Arrest Warrant COMMONWEA L TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT : ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, To- _ ;~ ~ ~~_!./l,.L..___::_~:=:~ ~ __,~7.:.~ ~~~ , a Constable of said County : Whereas,-...,. ?.-"-C:::..!C....=.=:__-=,___,__ ...-,:L.~"""'--"" '---'-----Of the said County, has this day made complaint and that formation on oath before me, ~ '-- kV~ e) ,A ' ~ "/\/LL./\ ,.,, de { a Justice of the said County, ?~: t These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwea lth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ~'-== {., No. 38 • NIWS•R£CORD CO ., HARIUSON URG , VA . 'Jt a/ �Commonwea lth vs. } Arrest Warrant Executed the within warrant b)' arresting and delivering tlie bod)• of ··· · · ·tl.L· :•;:::fb~::;ham~;;,~:: moning the witllin named wi tnesses in person, �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia : To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You c1,re h ereby c01nm,a niled to sum,mon .... · ~·~ .~ d. ··-·--······ ...... ..... ...... ...k.</.. .., .... r=.~. . . . . 4 ~ ...... . to cippear before the Judge of the Circuit Coi1,rt of Rockingham Count y, at the Court House thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the . ... ~ ...'?. ....... .clay of . ~ . .... ..... 19.-*-"-/ to testify and the tnith to say in beluilf of the Commonwealth before the Grrind Jur y who stcmds charged with and indicted f or a f elony . . ....shall not 01ni t under the pen a lty of .£100. .And have then .And this... CKBURN, Clerk of ow· sa,id Court, at the Cour t House, the Witness, J . / !..cla y of N ews. Record. H ,1rr isonb 11 rsl . misdemec1,n01· . 1 V<r . ... jtf- and in the 14 .j....th year of the Conunonwealth. . ./::?4.1-JJ~ ....... . . .. . ... . .... ., Clerk. �~ - .f· ._,. :""•-r:· ~- ;,. _., ':' •. 'A �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, are hereby comm,anded to sum,mon ....... to appear bef ore the Jud_ge of the Circuit Court of Roclcin_gham County, at the Court H ouse t hereof , at 10 o'clock, a . m., on the ... ·o/--•·············da y of .(?~.. ...l ~ t o testif y and the truth to sa y in behalf of the Commonwealth a_ga~ . .................. . ·•· m .. .. .. :iv.. .. •. . -~- _"(/41 ·1 -.·. -- ., .. . . . . . c::z;z;_;;_; .. . . . -- ..,. ..... - ···+· ••· :. .. ...,.;- ...... ........... . -l who stands char_ged with and indicted f or a j:eJ,(Htry misden1,earn or. ... ... shall not omit under the penalty of £ 100 . And have then And this.-r. /4~ and there this Witness, J. F B L ACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the ·;;.,~~:··7 J day of. , ~ ,.. News-Record, H a rrisonburg, Va . ., 19~.£ and in the 14J; .thyea,•of the CommonweaUh . ... ... ;;f?.. f, . . .~~~. , {/ Clerk. �~- ~ P. C1 <' C .,J :i IA ...., Sll c; Gl () 0 "O ... :J' 0 7 / / f .:L ~ - �Circuit Court of Rockingham County, . ORDERED, That. . Term , 191.. ........................................ ..................... ......... .pny unt o . ... ... .ci witness f or.......... ............................ ... ................ ........ in suit at lnw of ······················ ....... ........ vs ... ... cents f or . ..................... . ..........Dollars and. ............. miles rind ....................... .............. . dr.1,ys' a,ttendance and t rcwelin_g . Cents Toll. $ ....... .. ···••··· .11.tteste: ................... ............... Ulerlc FORM 7 6 �~ -~ ·r:- ;- i -'( - ( l i' I '\. ;- /~ ~ ..... ~ ,J ~ ' '...:t I:)._ c::,. ~ '~ ti, v-J ~ "~ ~ t-> C> C> ���I l I t t.· 3_ .. J,-1. I ~--, I -, J - / 't ---- s- o fr, (..' ~-- \ f t .-i \I ~ / • I 0 I .... , { I ,_ ..5 - ·'l t,l : ~ . . 3 : j --~..:....- . 1 t ' J • I ti .. ~ ./ r ! 2 ,S , , ,, l.f, .J 9~ D 0 _s- {!-_ J'. ,,. �• --- , L ' f ... c,, l. l } r• I / ... I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. N. W. Crider Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment Ardent Spirits Moonshine Homestead Exemption Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box4-001 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Crider https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_258-commonwealth-v-na-neff.pdf ab725d2eb884682931cd5c1ee9190bce PDF Text Text • •• • or IH _llJ:: llAlJ.l,, 1'0 .lu. Slll:RI!F 'l'l!E COJIJICIN !IALTll OJI Vll!GTIIIA. 01' ROCtlt: &'.l! COUlffY·C!UL:."Tll•, You are hereby cc=»nded th• Judge of the ob·oui Houeo, on the lat abcrir ~ ••• Neff to •fJMt•r before llourt of hoo,<1Q£lutmCount1, at tbe Court aa7 ot Juna Torm next. boiJIF June 16th 1924. io csuae whJ he ehould not be !1ne4 aud attached erec~ flab ..,,a 1, \o eu.. on loddera he••then i:he 9th cl.ey of •nd for failill!' to at hie 4aa •• roqa1red b7 law . t.l:.ero tbte ~ 1924.tllll writ, in tbe 148th y .. r of the !.~(p!,.,/J,~- Oo=cnwealth, Clerk. �' l,1,, , ,~7 111 /,// • I • /1, I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. N.A. Neff Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to maintain proper fish ladders. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Maintain Proper Fish Ladders Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_258 Neff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_029-commonwealth-v-n-l-wagner-and-sallie-smith.pdf 63fa80723a6135f946d81c6a4f5b05cb PDF Text Text • �~~~n7 ~hn ~ . - ~rry> ' ~v -~ £- ���Everett Waddey Co., } Stationers and Printers, Form No. 507. Richmond, Va. ,&_0vr,,-,o/---of- /4 e.-j~~-, i:o-vuil: , ~gj: ~'j~~~-r-y~~- - -; ofthe said_ ;f;c,v,.-, -d'?perso nail appeared before -.,_:v-,,_JI ;t':_(j ="""'- "f_f A_, _tf__ ._,j J-'Ja justice of the peace of tlaf said. . . , and waiving t~ benefit of their homestai_ exemption as to this obligation, and also any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under the same with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to owe and stand indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in manner and form following-that is to y :: ,~: ,::d~-i~o/~=:l~the sum oL~---=,:~~,t.if9~1:~s: ~~ the ~L;};&. sum f.L. ...JI~ .f ~· .. dollars, ..................to be levied of their respective real estate, goods and chattels, to the use of'fhe 'tommonwealth of Virginia to be rendered. THE CONDITIONOF TI-IEABOVERECOGNIZANCE IS SUCH,That if the above bound .......................... . ~:: ;;: ~ ;_;_;_~!??_:~ ;~~ ~,::.:n:f :~:11~:;s::~l:h::~r ~efore th_e ___ ---··········---····--·-----··········------------------------------------·············-- and shall not depart thence without the leave of the said Court, then the above recognizance to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before ~ in the said county, the day and year first above written. d(/l./J~_(!v1c1._.. ~<-/4~__ £__/~_ ...J.P. 7 l., ~ �FORM No. 50i. RECOGNIZANCETAKEN vs. BEFORE A JUSTICE. �Everett Waddey Co., } Stationers and Printers, Richmond. Va. Form No. 507. to this obligation, and also any claim o~ischarge any liability to the C~mmonwealth arising u'!Pe< the same with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, se¥erally-a-A-drespectively acknowledged~ sel to owe and stand indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in manner and form following-that is to ,!41?···~ , sa , the s~id .....,!Jz, ..,... :;t:. .. in the sum of ~...... N..~~·····tl..····Jf.~ollars, ai-~ ···----- ................ .............. ~· - .... in the sum of.._.. ............................................ ---····-·-···-··-dollars, ..................... to be levied of ilietr respective real estate, goods and chattels, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be rendered. THE CONDITIONOF TIIE ABOVERECOGNIZANCE IS sucH, That if the above bound ....Oz. fZ° ~ ...······-············-··················~--·· ········-··;·· _ Court oL .................. do and shall personally appear before the &.c..../t...~.~~~the 'Iv/ ~ ~'7~······ first day of the next term thereof, ........ ······---·············-·······-·········· -------··-·····-·--··············-·--·········-- ---------------······················-·························---- ---··························--········ -------- and shall not depart thence without the leave of the said Court, then the above recognizance to be void, or else to remain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before~ in the said county, the day and year first above written. ,.fi"' ./ltf3tru-rna,,,,,__ ~7- J p �FORM No. 507. vs. l RECOGNIZANCETAKEN ) BEFOREA JUSTICE. .... ~-Lif~~= ���CommoJ\Wealth of Vir~iJ\ia, a::!!;_ay.nty ?f f<toc~in~hG\m,to~ ~ ...... ......upon ...... ,-/lh ,- oath con,plains that ::::he ......................... ,I,,,y 189 J - , in the County of Rockinff han,, ot.L.f'!:f.[!t_~--t ff'<- f1,LIJ1._.~·········a,id .... ~.~··-·;,!.······f'AJ t:::;t:~~~~~~t:.~~'~:~ u11d . ~ ..~ ..................therefore lie, thesaicl .... Jt~ ~.................... may be a pp,.chendeit prays that -Y-~.i - ~.:£. the said ..... and held to an, a·e,. the sa i,l com plaint, and dealt ,v; th in relation thereto as the la,i1;1nciy reqnire. DatNl this ComJl\on.wealth of Vir~il\ia, ~aunty off<toc~inghG\m, to wit: ..//j__~ .day orj--~ ,. 1s9J-the said t~ ~~4_ • nu1rlP oath to the tn1;th of the foregoing 00111;pl-aintbeforn 1ne. r J p ·· These are therefore, in the name of the Uom.,monzcectUh, to 001nmw1;cl yon f'01·thwith to a ppl'ehend rrncl l..., ...L.,...................... . brinff beforem,P or some other ,Jnsfice of the said cowity the body of the sc1,icl.......... Ji~···~:··················· cordi,ng tola11·, Jp,;r-1. ~£4 u,nrl, •../~ ....................... to a n,s,ve,• the said complaint, and be r,.,.,,,,,. dealt n-itl, OC· ~····~···:t:.·~·~····Q~.~~ yo11.,nre also directed, to s1rn1;11wn..... ~../6...1.4 ...... ~.~;···-········........ ..ris witrwsses. ha.nd and .,ea/, this ._/..f?.d. ..dr-d,,··········,············ in the yu,r ...... Gleen w,d ,,. my ......................................................................... · /4- ~ ........r·······························J. TH. 189 j P. [SEAL.] ~ �~~r ~ " ~ ~ ~I c... . • I lt .ti �Common.wealthof Vir~iJ\ia, l't • ~ounty of ftoc~inj½G\m, to wit: -~ ~................ ll:L .................... upon 18 9 J -, ;,n th, Co,,n,ty of Ro,kinf ), 'r I ,/h,.t,tM& .......... ~ ham, .. ........:.. • A if:cby-ofJ ..~.!'..7.; ..... ~!11. ............ Y..-:-✓,/ / did ...~L. WA .'JM... . ...d._ ........... f 'f ;- t-,.,.,.. ~ ~ 11.L11:~.w. ~•➔::_~···~···•··•··········'.1.1!:·~···················································································· I. ¼-i';"«n-0, ~ -~· ~/A .. anif, ' oath complciin~~··········•···· ~ efl:;A ~.......................therefore lie, the saicl,.J~ .. ~ .......................1nay be cipprehendecl prays that i~ the sciid .... ancl, helcl to ansu-er the sairl c01nplaint, cincl dealt with in relr1tion thereto as the lciii 1nny require. Dated. this k. .j..2... ;UAA...-1... ... day of 7 .................189 J - CommoJ\Wealth of Vir~inia, ~aunty of ftoc~inj½G\m, to wit: ................................................... day of ................................................... 189 made oath to the tnith of the foregoing complaint the saicl ....................................................... . before me. •·················•····••··························•····································································································•'TI,. These m·e thaefore, bl'ing before me 01· in the name of the Comm,01-urealth, to conimancl yoii forthwith to 11,pprehend and ~ some othel' J1istice of the said cow1,ty the body of the snicl.i~ ................................................................................. to answer the snid com,plnint, 11nd-l,e furthe,, .. dealt ll'ith nc- cording to lruv, anrl yoii are also directed to summon ................................................................................................ . ......................................................................................................................................................... as 11·itnesses. �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. N.L. Wagner and Sallie Smith Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_029 Smith Wagner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_037.pdf 9ac5d117a4184e9aeae1768e6cafa276 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. N.N. Miller Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing liquor. Guilty. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_037 Miller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-015.pdf 0d4761c3c087d237123b10038d472cdb PDF Text Text ���������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nan Chambers Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store, and expose for sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise, and receive orders for ardent spirits. Misdemeanor, Guilty. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-015. Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Harrisonburg (Va.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated Ella Jorgensen, 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001_001_014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Relation A related resource Commonwealth Order Book 2: page 242, 249 Chambers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_033.pdf 987ad9f70f9c463fc8a18d61bd82928d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nancy and Ben Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827 Subject The topic of the resource Theft African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. Acquitted Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_033 Ben Nancy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_031.pdf 0865a16dbdcea9cc93b15eccedfa3618 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nancy Armentrout Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816 Subject The topic of the resource Assult and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_031 Armentrout https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_009.pdf 9ae6daa38acf483768690e27fe51d6ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nancy Cummins Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815 Subject The topic of the resource Threaten Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with threatening to kill or do bodily harm. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_009 Cummins https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_034.pdf 9e65166111a8ddc77b1088c1235cbac8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathan Huston Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1857 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_034 Huston Mason https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_058.pdf 3718f667e3ff8994c9896c36c15e67e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathan Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1802 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown offense. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_001_058 Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_005-commonwealth-v-nathaniel-davis.pdf 4e3edc57553c47cd3d2c0ff3eb87e1a2 PDF Text Text /tflU 5 VZ~-~-vu~; ~ li • 71,1/ _ ;f,w(u,, ~fi v,,,, , if',u,,, vi J,, li, J~ 11J;/[r-,,, J .1h.-w--nrf ,,-,,,__,,,,,,,.,h, I/: ✓ r .,JIUc1. <'"'-4,,,.,, 0 //Jr~ a., J . ,,tWc✓li'f v-e ,,,T(/n j &. t,,(,f,,.JP,./4.; l); Ja_'~( (! t!L '--½-, 77~ //ft,,t ;; ,,:;;, I'('; ,;Jr,-, /ll, ': ,t,, '7 J,,_,,_,_, § vi/~,,,,_,,, iv'?:;,_, VI ~//j .,h1/ "11rJ2.du~~ t:11_J~tf2;1_~;IJ;; A~ d ~~ y,),./ JI) ~ :/)~ ~ /4~~( ~ flf cl"",.,., ,a 1 1r11A i,1p(_ I 12'-✓{/v?~~A:.A:-d e:.~u dt~ "JJJ~ wv,,d~ft '. f T,,,v, ,( ,t ~c ~ffl'-4~~1/YUP--v' - ~~-f4.. lui~t~~;Tv,0_ ?1;-;:;,. ~ IIALt'A/w'J4/1/1 7/f,{ ./~ :( /1/1/f./7/I /;"' . 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Davis Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor theft. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_005 Carichoff Davis Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_055.pdf 182a59e1530d18727d73c3c540ad47b8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Gunnel 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 playing cards. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_002_055 Gunnel Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_007.pdf a6e2028e8f41f40ba3fb05f2ef7579ef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Nathaniel M. Morris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Subject The topic of the resource Throwing a stone at a passenger train Description An account of the resource Dedendant chraged with throwing a stone at a passenger train. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_007 Morris