117 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_110-commonwealth-v-etta-caplinger.pdf 4f0519b139bd10ca80b9f1dab3088aff PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending m.~ .................... of Virginia, the said Conrt at its ... in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190.~ ..,.. against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon theevidenceoL.~'.c~···~····~~ ..~..... ~.K ..f..~ ... f witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...... ..................................................................... Clerk. �\.': Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. b- ~ /4~~ k ~ ~.~ A TRUE BILL. /Q&,/ft[,:/4,q Foreman. l 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Etta Caplinger Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Cohabitation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_110 Caplinger Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_092-commonwealth-v-erasmus-a-hulva.pdf a30a3463d4b90bf96949fefce74fc37a PDF Text Text h.11.,~- /4.A.4' ---· &~~~ vs.Jh & A ~Mv~ Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockinf! ham County, the original papers in the above ccise. ... ,................ ~~~ ...fl,((£,,~ ........ . --~·-·······~~.&.~~ :~;j;t~'P=·· r=:.. /)~fLl~o/ ;9~::_t:::_ --············--·---------------·---·--·--··················---···························-····--·-·· ��'11heNews-B.eg-lster Harrisonburg, Co., t • • . Va. °' \-:SUHPO.Ji~N.,\. 5l)...c /. , s,J The Commonwealth of Virginia. 4J{,.J."l<t.~f/ To the You {ll'e of .. hereby c01nmandeil ,., lfatdct---Greet;ng , a ______ lt,_4d._1,,,_'::1'_~-------------------- to si1,111,mon_________ [;. ___ 1::P•,•~:cf~,2~tf: ii1fz,•••~•••··········••:nJ:,ce :~.•a::.D,~t;:: :; ..£i._,J;;;;nk<,v:.... ............... ... 2....'"-"'"fo a~d th•Umill to 190 .. a,r.( __ ,_-.--·--·-·------~ -·--·-·_____ ~ ..--·······-··---·····-··. ·-··-········~----w-i..) ,ay on f - ~c,~..-i.A;.. i~i,n 1-n-rd;tf;1'of controversy in, sr1id Goiirt depending ;-f'-L:-___{.(:_~-- _____ ,__} __ j ____ if._.:f ____ 4 __ !-,- -~;41.,d~y.-:_1,_ __,;____ _ behalf ___···-····. _. ---.. · r. ancl 'L(;nr;letennined, beture,en fe-/J_,__:.f1--L _______ L__________ ~---✓~ -----~J_~----· _f __:_____ L'---------·--~_k1Ack-rA..'1,. And this ___ n,,c__________________ slwU in no wise omit, f L li)l.✓t .f iYff1_i_?.'.'(.___ ----'. ~1... __ ~ 1 ~1.t,- ___ J_..(_~_l_,. __ iMiiler the penalty of £100. Ancl have f;_:;:_i~~A-----lLL ________________________ , 3__j__5✓.f,, t!,en :::::~::::~:~__ Justice of the Peace, thp ___ ��.... . ' I ' • r • .. ' . "-' S' C> u• '-' ✓ Ct ,J - V' V' r> ,.. "-...1 �,I 'I ,. I t ,, 11 I \ ·1 I. 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Hul va on tne Runion' nirection 71esterly ts, S.[Jiri creek r:; Hulva not !'",lw atd so to do, against rr.ix ~.ITCS Rfri th£1re i:1aving thereof, he the d.2.y i:r~.o- in a 11ortll- -.vine, ardent ,~aid C0unty, said ]:rasn:uo A. a lice1 se .fro4, t11e st.ate peac-e ari.d dignity the of said nbou t t~· o i:.ihis ir. 1st unla-;1.ft1ll.' at. t.he re::adence road its +hpt 1\:10~, ['.nd the Co--..i11ty,did said Fadely f'rorr. Coot.e,.. st.ore liquors .:-.alt the in t.o one Georg8 oP.t.bs pre.s~nt day o.f' July., t1 c hos Court. at s~id t'hf! "..1.P0nthfdr 1907., COUNTY: j_n ann.. for Vireinia, no·,,, at.tending t.he 15th bet,-;een r1:1-tail, by "'h~ yeRr in J.t~ras::.us A. Hulva of com.:on eal t.h of f Rockingha::- . ., and tern:., Sept.e;;r.ber 0-WI'J': c.r Virginia o.f Vir- o.f ,,h·. coi:r.01r:ealth g.inin. on t n afores,3id thfti Presf"!lt th~.t Eras::-.us A. Hulvn bet·;ree S'lid t.ho J.st. dn:1 of April, la;-r.t·u11J, b~· rf'tai of sell, SEl.id F.rnsr:-.us A. :n. 11-~1nrf,h:"":r~n ~.0 t spiri ard.e ri,US so 1, to one 1907, nion's 15th ";he r;. creek frorr. Coote~ l_v .-u.reC"t.i0n and in the storA 1.icense t t.he _pe:::ice ancl dignity do '\gains id Count}', ro~d about t: o :-:.il6s ?ine ~~-id F.ra~- fro!!. tlH" State: of un- r~r-i~_once county, he tl"f' an'l did cPi0 · P zaid ari · J.T.,xt.'..i.r,.s +herPc:f, .,iwre havinG a: of 1,larc. ~t the GC'nre~ Fadely, on th<:" Hul va ot then to ye~.r t,he t.s., rr.:-J.lt. liquors A. Hn].va Virr;.irLia in 1 c.o :further of' t.he Corr.:c.onw~altll o.f Virginia. t:ne ju.ro ...8 af'ore~aid An" present ear that 1907 drunk 1 sai._ L Runion' n creek Coo tf:s st 0:-<1 in :::ixtu.:-Hs thereof, h;:,.ving A. license t litiir Eras;:-.uo A. Hul va on the said ,mert, sold, U.tJOl! count. at road s:i.id , oid N•.t.11..., a:foresai.d. 22d da~- ur la-;:f'u 2.y sell the res.1.d.ence or ::iait he tne f'rcr.-. t.ha ::iaid Erasi:.un ~ -A.te of by :rc-:tail, J\. Virginia n,:,t to be Hulvr. so i'ro1:1 r::nl t : ~_qaor.~ al d. r.0t tl1en to the direction ErntLrly Arn..flnt n.Piri ts, . '.~ .Aur;ust in the J.;1"'R.sr.-.us11. Hul v a on about. t7ro :r.::i.les 1.n a Nort <''tnt.,r., -r:rine, or ci.o fur co, 3.T0_ agnin:::;t thero the �-------- -- ------------ �P~?..c~ and .. i ni ty Upon the Wi tllAnser:i evi1e f t.hfl ror.-.r:-.onTTTea_ th of ce of' Virgini::.>. -------------------=----------- nworn in open C0 t. 2-nc. r, :r.t to t.hP gran' jury. �-~ -~ • . t r \ .J ';¥ - ~ { ~YAf t -' �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF R.OCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIR.CUIT COUR.T OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . t1e 1 sai·d comt· at 1ts · .............. an d now atten dmg in and for the boay of the County of Rockingham, ~e-ntr,...bf~r , ... N . ..... , ... : ....................... · mt · h e year 190 ..... 7 , te1rn, upon their oaths present that. .......................................................................... A. ~ =t~~ t.'~.f ~;,if~-;~ did ..... ~............................ . H~\;.Y~··••····· ............................. •·····. ······················· \~~ ,in:he;ear 19~;. ~ inth~said :u~t;: 1 nn..J..o.··~f.nl.·.y ..O.f?.J..}, ..P./ ..-;;.t.~. Ut ·.2... .;;i! ... .a..l;si.ltl ...;:;;..?.~#JP...~.+. ...t.1. .~ .. r.~.':'J.~,f+\<:'.t:' .. _of Cootos st.ore--········-······························j_n ::-:nic'. a0u ························-········-···-···-·· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ...................................................................................................... ...................................................... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �~a. LL) Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT.~ ~ c:u.~J-- ""- :,:J(~ A ,. TRUE 3 BILL. I: Foreman. f ! " .r l~- .:7 , ,,, 2-S ~ . I~. �.· Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Con,t at its .... in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ,¢?~ ......... .......... ... tern,, in the yea, 100.J, vf.~~ . ~{).4yyW./4 upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ ignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ....................................................................................................... . ..... ...... ...... ............................................................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �u.£,,c,,1/.L, - ~--r' v, Io _C/1 I '2. t1 7.-- Commonwealth v, ___ L. l' { ~~<>- g_,~~~-J{~ l1(Jt1--- A TRUE BILL. Foreman. - �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the bo<'ly of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Comt at its ...-/i~·······················tern,, upon their oaths present that ...... I. #~ in the year 190/., ...... 4 ... ~~ ......................... . M-J,~ ···~·····-······················) against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . ................................................................................ of Virginia . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . ...................................... : ............................. Clerk. �{J'L / Commonwealth / tJ :;21. 0 '1--. { : IND.ICTMENT, vs. ~ ,:)_g_, "l'vv\:.,~ •., f-- e,.._ l\ l JI~.()'~ : ~ ~~-. (, \ ~~ UA..R., ., 'I /1 A TRUE " BILL. Forenza.;,,, ! ·, �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: 'I'he jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, . • ·dc ourt at its · ................ an d now atten d mg t h e sa1 in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham, 86:Jte...,.bf'-r ... - .. •... ,....... ,-,..................... - mt · h e year 19?0 ..... , te1111, upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... .. .................... ........................ 5l.£-i~·i·· 1--- ........................... ::lu dav on ...."""' /\. , of ...............Aum:u:-:t c,ay 1;:;~ ........................... " , · t h e year 190 ..... ? , 111 · t h e sa1·a c ounty, 111 .· n ...aP..i.ci...Jo.unt.y ....... against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth . of Virginia . (/ Upon the evidence of. ................ . ····················································································· ................................................................................. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �. 3-fJ L Commonwealth vs. { . INDICTMENT. ~J.L.~ l,._ I c-,,~.; fv~A.cf6utnA TRUE I BILL. Foreman. ' •"' ;1-·{J , I I .j~ o 1- ��'I �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court at its ......... .fi~1?.t-m:;1?~;r .......... ................. term, in the year 190 ..?.., upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ . J fro:!. ~;......_----'"-~ Coot.~s ...=.............. storf-l ir. ci:iicl ..~~··i~ ·c_. and. :--.ix t;·U'es thereof, ................................ , ................. ·~ .. J:1e the ,j..1-.-. .:1.-1~~, .. ~'t0:~1:1.~· ...''P..~.1.".~.i.°.f3.., ... i::•~}.t....1-.~9Y.:.<>.rs C0unty, ~~ r-..&.-A.-.. : . . ~- <•aid .-..0 1 l•Tru::.-1.u:; .. ~.~... _l:l~.1..~'.a. .... !1~·~·····~·~·:·~· :r:.... ~1:'.~--: ...:.~:~1.~r~ ,.. • .,.l - - - ... - �Commonwealth vs. { t1wea INDICTMENT.L ~d-4-~- ~ A TRUE ············· IN. h ~~ ✓,. r/{J,y-Jt_ ~ ····························· ····•····•·····--·········· { ............. . BILL. ~ , TRI Foreman. ~ �j ) .l'r or:. Coot.As store in Sf!io. Cou.nty, 1rine, nrden t. spi:-i t-::;, :-.aJ.t _:i Cft.J.or::; ··············•·························································iM·~··u···"'~····~····~····~························································································ anc. r-.ixtUTes :a ing c t. erP.o.f, J.ice11se fro:- he the ~l1c nnid stnte P.rasr.-,us A. of Vircin'a inst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth th~........................... Hul ve. not t.htm and there uo to do. of Virginia. . ................................................ == . �twealth -·-~,: { nwealth f- '- {=~a. INDICTMENT. ~ ~~ . ~/..J..)~ TRUE BILL. Foreman. ~ A.~~ A TRUE BILL. Foreman. �-against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. f'rorr. Coot.es Store ~ in .. said~ ~;.;;·~~ County..~··~... ..,ine, ............................................ :u <:: r.:al t liquors ............................................ . den-": ::;pirj_ tr:, and .::-.ixturen ti1erBo.f, 11rJ t.ht.~ caid. J•~as::.us A. Hul va 1 o t t ,.Hn anct t.here ........................................................................ ············"-·····················----··········•··········· ···············•··············•·······--·--·····--·--·············--·---.............................. ~---r ... l_l.~~.~.!1.J .... ?.:..l.~cen3..e .£:1'.'~~ ..the 8 ~~~~ '?tY.~!~~;.!1.3.:.~ so to dt?.~........................................... .. ·········································•·· ············---------------- against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth __ .-..-vac,,.,,present that. ~- of Virginia. JI 0 ~ .... ~-~ '.•-~ ~-~ .. · .... · .... · · .. · · .. · ...... · .. · · ·" "· ............ .. f against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. �Ith tt t M4~ f- o... {~~::i: - ~Q ~~j A.~~ JE wealth -t~ ~ {~=t- .__ wealth DICTMENT. ~ fi.~~ ~tft ~-f-~ TRUE BILL. ~~ BILL. TRUE BILL. . st---. Foreman . Foreman. !t t~ ~f° ttr r .~ 1 lo< I/ '~ "- iL/9--o )~1c. E)JP4 /0, ~h 1 i -f 11--r·:Lf; _ d1J ,/ ,,. . .I "}_,5-- - I I ~ ~ :!AYJ, ~t{f ;~ ~~ r 'l'~ ~ ~ f. ~ r; r1~t .t . Foreman. � 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Erasmus A. Hulva Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol 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_004_092 Fadely Hulva https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_062-commonwealth-v-emma-vickers.pdf d01debd6595b32cc0c2a38c703ec1390 PDF Text Text OFFICE 2 TO HOURS, 4 P. M. ................... -,90 ..... Comporation of Harrisonburg,Va. An in~uisition 14th day October, said corporation and county, C4-<fl infant came to its upon the evidenc the hands of its tacen,Harrtsonburg in the year Emua ic ers. ,, The Jurors said to-wit, 1905 before the corporation, T.C.Firebaugh,a death,upon us that their when,how and oaths do say: the said.infant mother by strangulation on the coroner otu,u~ upon the view of the body of sworn to inquira furnished Va,in &n-1, infant born to y what meansthe It is the opinion, came to its or suffocation, of the death evidence by indicatiij infanticide. In testimony set their hands. where of, the said coroner and jurors have hereto �' ¥', I •• • • ♦ • ; r • ) • t r t ....... ~~ J~) t . = I j j � 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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Emma Vickers Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder 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_004_062 Firebaugh Vickers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_304-commonwealth-v-elsie-butler.pdf 49104b10848a2777dc2553cab3ab0f16 PDF Text Text I 2 t.t.e ~irr:u.! t Cau.:-t ot ae.14 Co~tr: ot the Cocmon,ta l th. o:r V1:::-t.1r.1a tu e. 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S!Je:ri ..,dithe !i~iiJCount1·, hru. dilii tLlJ mru.l.c 01t;, • Juatice of the <aidbmJoi. 4'<lrnplaint and fofnrm~tion on o-.uh bt,:fo,I! me., l: .C ..t.oore of the $.1idCmmty, fin dm er -.bw:..t. 9tbd:i)' o( S4li-~O be-r 1,U tn the s.1id Countr. du:I f'elontuualy und ot her t:1J.lieo ea:"ol".'ethought. rli kill t. 1 iUT.d.ar 'l:cr '1a y boy. th u! _f ~ cb.il.: t -,r:?' oonf;lain.o.nt beinr ~"""tD. t::rei.r.'S""": 1i he p~c.c-:--t-?hl nu~ 31!'in1 ty ot zea 1 .Ji fl-f V-6-TP.1.&ia~ ~ne--COe,oJM arc thttdore,, in the rt-amt: of the Commoo\\ffhh or \ 1r~nia. to oomm2.0d"ou fortb¥i itb 10 •rrre"'!. cy- ht'nd :1nJhrini:t be.fore lU(!. or some olher J us1ice .,.ltie the bod~ of lhe s:ud- of lhe s:iid ~·. 'qut.ler 10 DftS(\•erthe SQ.Idcomplain, and 1n ht-funher deah with 3crordin1? 10 l2w. And ynu '1re rl'C'luirc-rl IO scum fflOO--- 10 :'!;•p~ 1111:J ~,,e e, idence in tx-balf of the Common,\ea.llb. on the exlmlinatiootouc.b.inglbe said offence~ Gheo under m) bond and scru lbis... d.lY oG 27th ,It ~ e_.tttl!Jbor ..,,,.j , . l. .. -~ r/:':! • , in 1he .,ear l9 ~8. 1.r. ,s..,11 �.......... ,..... ,, �DC!!IUC'i'li:9 JrC'• __ the CDltl"t ~~• t.bo :lll'7Lhat. ln t.hl1:1 ca110J1.~ rrlllfflla'• -pla rd not. c;,ilt.7 nk ""'in Im, :faTGJ" an4 f-11\D " cm 1J:o Ccla::'.=-l.U, rvc!"m::r Un euli-t. lle,-c,tl 4oobt.. t.lle t.nt.1l'XJIQ' Ulare ~ U tt.e:nirm-o ,'llllml o t.l>D ld.t.noe u the o:r PICYl tbo burun onn14m-at.1on d N o:r 1.he ocueel!. U,07 lll:aa&A fin4 Jdli not 01 • • < • nu cr1t:1.nlll. ten or~- 11• l'1'D llD4 t.to OlrcnClrttmCM!a d J:;1• c:rl.JI\D 1n t.he 11:11a4D •= ••ri ln tb:i Jll'O'rl!II ~..<-¥ ~ olo ••• 1a OYl=oe. ��• • •• • IllSTRUCTION NO•.___ Tho Court ltllll&lau,rbter intentionnlly 1-natruota is tho killirlj{ while ~ot. that involuntary ot a per on accidento.l.ly in tho doing of &OCleunlnwt\u :l'eloniQ\18, er J.n tho improper lalrl'ul tho Jucy _ or nogltgent act, or IUlnot per:Cqrroance o:1' 11 �• �r:IPBD'r:JIIJ/S .... SI.SD JIUTJ.11 �I 'Y 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 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 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elsie Butler Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder 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_010_304 Butler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_299-commonwealth-v-ella-ricks.pdf b79e112df7d728955e80027d447403e2 PDF Text Text COJJJ,!Oi;m;All!'ll C!U.RCE'l'O TU& J1.'RY V . ELLA RICKl! If Y0\1 tlrul. tb• Will say ter her £Uilt;y or l&lloloul;y as •!har,;od In tt.e 1Dd1ottl!!nt, than on• nor IION tlwl If' Jou do not t104 h•r t.1n4 h•r gu.il.t7 in th• said i:or• yeua, twelye a~n~, If tte Ju17 find aro,.,,aid, char11•4 in th• t•elyo not uoe•4ill6 as al.art;e4 her punisluoant tbao one nor In Ja.11 not ucoe:Ung tlve ot aoaalllt but g,ult1 1n41o~nt, or ty a fir,• or bo~h anch !in• intent l:.~u-.4 dollara. tho aoouaed not f;'Uilt:, ot either b;· cor-~no-.er.t monua, with tor not leea t,7 oocfwemmit ,u,4 a tine the f•lonioa punlahllo>it or, a ~oriod or IWIJ.1oloual:, outt1116 ,ou "111 aa7 ao Utl. tix lo tho J)Ollltoni!ar; tl:a,i fl•• for tGil :,oar& £',lilt:, by eor.t!no.,.nt w1.tl. 8&)' 80 and t1x pet1tontiat7 ct 'IUllaw!'llJ. outtuig 1ndlctmant, cutting :vou •W pun1ahJ:iest b:, cont1110.11r.t. 111 the ot not leaa lrtt no~ b'Slilt;y, you and no IOON. 80 If' :vo11tind Intent aoou.a•d, El.lt. Rloko, then you •111 not exceetl.lne ~n4 1-.,rlao,amont. as aa;r eo and fix her tor a poriod in ;atl Uld batt•r1 ot tlve no1. oxo••41Il8 l:un.l.re4 4ol1&ra, �COll!."Oll'liSAL T!t .,.) • :::l.la Ricks Charge • • • to the Jury �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virgiru•: 'ro 1he Sh,rfff Ruth Butler, ,,. PP~"' Wfar, ,,.,. J,.,lfr J/IJ.uu Jhn~of~ ul /()1,'f'/(J('I.·. d fll 4,tr_t I will, ,t,ul llu~ urt.d 0,,.r,• /liia ,..;-, 6tbt111i,,,f they Cn:.,uh,g; W.1111e Da'f18 and Dr. lll. ll. Canter •I tJu l'i,..,..ii t· ,rt •f l.'oclilf-JJ. u. m .. m, lh~ 9th (fuyu{ Illa •~•• of ltoclu.nghMA Cuuoiy. m,,l i,ull,tu/ f1,r 11•1 C itt.1tt11~ a.I U:ay LI,, Court /(/ 2.7, .Rlate 11ta,ln,1f"'11wr. fr.l,(UHJ ~l,,1.1U 11qlom.it 1tmle.rllif' 1>en111(y uf £,0(1 .fr1<l h,wr thv, M"t-11, J. It' B.1-ICl(OttP.__'t~ ("t,rJ.. of Q1,1r •·ml l'ourl. llo.:v ~ J.'J 27. ""'';, o.1 tJ,,. C'or.u-1JI, iur, Uu 11..,.lj>le,~~1,.,,,,,u/l/u- n,,n,.,,,,.u·t,«Uh 7~.l~rrl, �- '• ~ ~ J!,. ( JJ ~-t , ~Q= ~ " f ,• ~ 0 E ""' 5 •• "' E £ .r: j- J Commonwealth T. Ella Blola! Ruth :Sutler Willl• DaTI• Dr. 11.lo!.Can ;er H(r-f;.a �.. In the ~ame of the C<>nm1onwealth of \'irginja: To the Sbffiff (U ,,,,, 1r l.,/ur~ tit• 1u,lt ~f '11 ('1l"('luf ,~ 1u-l ,f llorl;i,•tJi•u .. { ,.,.,,, Uurnif. At IO••t1.,1:. fl ,.. • Ml tM f ~f!I 1t4UulrtUAlofltlJllll,._,,..,,o,/IJ6.;.0,d<n4t,;nt If~ I I r,r'R,w-l.l111h•m ('oun1y, dllli I ,rt lh• l" urt J••.A-1- nJ/u,,,,.,_,u Gn-c1la1. Jfl;. /• ./,, o/lM (9ffl•P- !'.(/ u•lw .1,,,.,1, (!/1,1rft•d u•fth 1u1d 1111I I I'/, ,, ft1r ""'' .In,(. 11,1, ~ lllA'r1•thi ♦ 11r:t. ' WU1M!.tH, ,/. /", Jj/., ..ll'Jflll J. "t ., ,t,ry 11f i\4 "-✓- 11/111/1m1t 11mif J(/v: l"ltl'k UJJ· ft f,lhn!f 4,ru(,,,. ,rn;-,,,t,11~•"1r1,,. th.- ,,.,,,,,Uy ut l' ltiO. ,/11<1 of 01,r ~:u'tl {.'(Jlt,•I, 1Jt //11 l'orut 1~7 l/1 'l{•lr11j' /It(' - ,./;!_ ,:.. ~ • -.../.. J-.r.~ rrr11liri Ilic l1M·" lht.r1 JltHtl"(', Utti I' mm,.,nr~,,/01 • <'f4:rk �•• '1~ ~,J Baa...fi-<~ 1{ ~ ~~ ~} t ~~-~ -~i .:.>.,. -~J. 1. l ,.. .i; �'. In the ~ame of the Conunon,,ealth of Vuginia: To the Sh11,ri!f or rlnt'kln4b•,n 1•/;,1$ll'f1~1t,r/v1rffrdz:;r•·11,"" l 1r11lu,lr.J 1f,rn .lrul 0111 ,ri,f l11d'f flli, t.. •f ~ J.. ill 1Jt.\'. , J!) ,,,,.,.iof J ~ ff fiUI' Gf'ft'ti¢ ml1ulr,,it1111 ,,. -'l,,rl/ ,i,,/ m11/t 11,u/,·, t/tl'. 1u1~1lty nf Ht',t, 1n,,.. ...., ./. ,.._Ji{,_N'h I .i..,;.d,,y frl,,,r(f County, J,Wld Ml , 11 1/Jt' ,'111(/ /Htf'I' iltrn t"mo-!, ,,, ,,.,. r,m ..t JJ)./. ft1~rrff ..,cY' /?_/., I' l00 <": ,i~ t J 1111'l'n1 ._ llhtt/11', ti,, flll)lllrr111ll1 < C'luA �• .. C I ~ • �• • Common',11,•talt.h of Virgittia C.n,- of tb-.ntk,l'IIJQ, ro :Robor • c 1T►Wit: r 1>rx-1on,tol.ic,u1cu1.. J~t (1ty ~ \\ h• rr u. cnm5 lai111:au,I i.--.ax ..r Iii 11-i,1 dly. ha thi~ 1b) lll:'\t1f' ,f (hr -.,:1idtit~, 1h 1l htr Ella Ria"" 11t lon1011, l;; ~•,t n 4 ij\ab ,,er, razor tb 1 a..ll. 111,m,~-, I; t to rna1m.,dis.f'l t?ie o o al ti o .1.re~.diaabl,_, ll. kill , " al 1, t. ... ·1.--1.r,l-- t p1d1 brine I l ,t tJ 11111.h ,.f I M l \nd •• prlnk,l il1 L . r,t ,, I " u ltr r t utrt'tl I 1 111111111 �.. .. ... ..... - ~' ,, .. ' 0~ " OD llll"!""uhl ' . ' " /7~4" 0 • ." C I• < ~ H C ,-. [ HH .,. r +'rl •O .. 0 ~ • ., 3 =- .. .. ..... 0 • II<" "' ",, ' i ,, nf ,i! - 1,,-. ,, • ' U·,•1 ... ,11,1qr ,,.. ,_, ,. •"' It WAI I t 1 1,. 1f11 \P;1t~ !•t f '" .. 0 :, H 0 .. I . .. .-.,,~-.. ...• Tl',.... ool ,t-1.ru"f"'ll ,_ .,".,. .. .." "'• .... -~ ?~ ~ • ....o ....... () ~ ... - 0 .+ ► • E'..., ... I "'~ ,,~ ·1 A RRP.ST WARRA N'I J • 8 .. ....,. •• . ... = .. .. a ·- N • 0 0 0 'g'' I; 6 ,, •.. ' ' 0 I t1•1• •• .-d I 11-1111,11' I ,'.¢ii, • • ~ " Hctll,iti" 0 ~ '-< .. - .q ·~ ~ ,."' 0 Q" ;: •" _,.,. ;j " .. .. p, ~<l i:l.~ ..... ..... �' • • co~o~,-':E op 'flRGillI.1., COU:Nl'Y OJI'ROCIClNCJUJJ, to-w1 t: In tho Cireu1 t Court of said Tho Jurors County: of the Corm:ionwealtb of Virginia, in and for tbe body of the crunty of Rookinl':t.am and now attending aa.id Court preaont 1927, at that its April •om, 1927, u~on thelr oatl:s d.o 311& Ricks on or about the 27th d8Y of February, county, 1n said an ueau1t, and her. maliciously did cut in and upon ono Ruth Butler tho u id llu:lb J!utler and stab with intent Butler, then and there to ll'A1m, disfigure, ~r,et tl:e peace o.nd dif!llitf did r.1ako felonioualy her, and th• said Ruth dioo.ble and Jcill, of the Co=oorealt!- of Vir- 10 round on the teetilllony of Rutt. ginia. '!'hie 1 dletment Butler, Willie Davis, and W. N. Sprinkel, witnossos 5"orn 1n Court and sont boforo the 6I'&nd Jury to give evidence. �• • •' I • C, :,,, t... ... ... ,.. ... ... 0 ~0 .. .. ~ ij "' ,. . ... "' .... e~ •• :,- • " (l ii" .... .,, to .... ;~ ~ ~' "... 0 • ' 0 .., • • ,. .... 0 ...., .. -.. ".. ... .... 0 .."' -..." .. .. ... .. " ... .. ~.. " ... " a.. a 0 a I} 0 g ti ~ 0 :, 0 tr \ ~ • �L • ,. \ '' ' • ' �• •• ' • �, Illa 111olt• • �• - � 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 1927 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ella Ricks Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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_009_299 Butler Ricks https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_069-commonwealth-v-elias-crawn-et-al.pdf 2dc0dd0a84e56d69bce626888d0db5d7 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN 1 f [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; Hurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 C::1),540-5, 546, 617-18.] J'lzejurors of tlze Cormnoll.u:ealtlz of rirgillia, in and for tlze body of t/ze Cou11tyof ...• C'- .·· 6 /er~, int~e ;ea,'. ;; ;o: ",::;::n:e;:. 0:;~: ;:::::::/:~: 1 agai1Zsttlzepeacealld dig11ityof tlie Cr,mmorwiealtli of !'i,:qinia. f ..L~~, ........................ . tu ./,,{,1u,;{/L. ........ , L7 k- ,/✓~,._,_ [;ponthe eridenceot .. t!Le ~..£~'- ✓4 ~-r=/ .. witness. . swam zn open roart and seJZtto ,e GraJZdJury to gilJeerideace. .. ·················•· . ··············' Clerk. ��\ �I NEWS-REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, VA. :- ARREST WARRANT. =' COMMONWEALTH · ROCKINGHAM OF VIRGINIA,} 'fO-WI'f: _,,, COUNTY, , L/ ~~-.(~--------····, To______ .. WHEREAS, complaint a Constable of said Cou11~1': ·-····./__'1,_,d.2: ..____ ._~_ ..___ (.,. __ :.?.-..~.L.~ ..{.__ .._........ of the said ,,,. and information , on oath before me,--····-.J...;-·~M~.--?:': ................ L ___ <.+...':? .... L........... L- ... a¥-t77 ,.:f::... ...dp/'L of the said co~nty, on _tk ......... county, f ........ ------·-··a Justice .._.. has this day made of the said county, that l. .................. ·-······························································································· ~ ".)-,t ..".CJ ..(..... .......... ,90->,i• in the ..... ... said county,.~. ····.···· ·:7=':fr?Lzt··· ~~2f~~z~~L L;:-.! /-c.L,,,, .... ;t ...,,,;, . ·,/ ::::::· ';?/ _,,/' /6 a M~nr < , ~.. ' : ,.- / These are therefore, in the name of the Comnwnwealth and bring befor.e me, or some other Justice to appear and give evidence of Virginia, of the sai-:- County, in behalf of the Commonwealth, GiYen t111der my hand I and seal this. I to command you forthwith the body of the sairl ............ on the examinati011 // ....... day,:': V~~ ~ touching ... ·· ... to apprehend <!i.(. ..L',:,,-~ ......... . the said offe1fre. y:::~:~ . ·m;h: �Comm onu·erdtli cs. } Arrest Warrant. '- Eo-r;ec11,,ffr{ by arresfi,11Jf and II, /1'(//'l'(lllf the df'lil'Pl'it1,g of'. __ b()rlf/ hej'()l'e r, the wifhi n. ... ,. 1 Jnstice of Rocki nghr1111 Cmrnty ancl by summoninf named Jl'it11r,ss1·s J~-_d(l!JOf the in 11·itl1i11 7N'l'So11, this /,90 .6 Constable of Rocld11gl1a111CounfJ'. �The ~~on\eath o Virginia, To the Whereas,Elias J.S.Good,a 8heril' of Rock· ,.,.1a.m Co· ty,Greeting: o.nd pet e D. Cr S''II! Bliza.beth C a .A.Pers na.lly appeered before E.Cr Justice Dece ber 1905, of the Peace and ackno~,vledged Co.itllnonwea.lth of' Vi l'.'8inia.; • the said levied the Elizabeth of tneir use should or respective said appear without E. Crawn ha.th Court pursuant to so.ir'l Court if the the >f the ::3everal sums of mone.,r set part !.,art shall 7., Clerk 1906, in the consi<'ier. ot our said 130th l'orth Court the And have then Court at the they in said Court-house, the Blia.s said said or recorld; E.C awn app'::ln.r before 1906,to ex&cutioIL recognize.nee; this next nnd not before nally ann there 1md there yeA.r Jf t.he C'ommon•eal th. said have then ,e.s appears day of ,January not ,for E. Crm~rr1 G.S accused. appearance shall then be rl.ay of reaogniza.:i:ice 20th sum of $500. to E'li pars the andh. And whereas, al perso1 to the sum of' ;;·500. sairt he stood sa rt Court, Commonwealth said i'irst day of' s.r~cl tenements the D. Crawn that t,he uaiu our if the Court-house,on what like you make known to can~why to do t•nrl. receive be void of said they ror to B'e.Lony whereof conrlitions you,th the 12th incte ten E. Crawn in the se,i~~1½Ktthe leave Cre'"m and Peter a.t the but on the severally D~Crawn in f'ai t.ed to make his COJTlJ71.b.I'd and Eliza.beth Elias Count~ and cllatt els ,la.rlns bet' re us of a certain flias Therefore,,llfe said goods Commonweal th; Term to answer thence the -c.hemsel ves Crawn and Peter personally depart of R ckingre.m shov 1 acl:Nie A-8ainst them e.nrl further of them in this writ. the 16th Witness nay D.H.Lee·• of January �... j ,J ( 1: ._ 0 (, \ j (, (' 1 l. ,.. I l ��.. �,.. c~ _,, .. -r~~ "' - --- ~ -&.. _ _.., ~ 7 ~A" �'-1\ • ~ t ~ ~ ~ J I . ,.I I l ~ ~ r.~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ I -~ t ~. J 1 f ( ~ .\1 �lN Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. f Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. o. 35· [Code, §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4011, 4045; 1-lurst·s Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.] J1/ze jurors of tlze Commorucealtlz of F"irgillia,in and for tlze body of tlze County of {tj I I ~~ i .. ~~ • ··········- •••• •••••••••••• ..... '!. •••••••••••••••••••••••• . ................... , a1trl1zou·attending tlze said Courtat its ..term, i12tlzeyear J ···················· -·················••·••-•···•············ J ll..~ ·····-···· -······. , upoll tlzeir oaths prese!Zttlwt ··- .............. ·•············ ·······•·•··········•·············---- against tlzepeacealld dignity of tile Ccmmo1wiealtli of f''i,:qinia. .f..L&~, ....................... . & e e..f.i~ Ld'L. ....... , £7 & ,1✓a:;z:::.._._ U'ponthe ecidenceof ~.£~'- /4 ~-,...-, ..witness. . sworn m ope!Z roart and sellt to ze GralldJury to give ecideace. .. ................... . ··············' Clerk. �: ► -I ::0 C rn CD r r1 I ._ �Elias E. Craun,Elisabeth Craun and Peter D. Craun Ads. mmonweal th of Virginia. :facias. cire Upon The said that the Commonwealth them for the defendants were informed by,said fore the relying by the Good'when Circuit that up~J did against ing until this tion, sel recognizance information,did and surren Bond for this his Court the said Elias ered for his to pay. Coun y. not appear that at And t here cost they bents efen 15th. day would be as afore-said,and these them. in not so appear proceedings on this Upon informa- to the Court-house,enployed no possible And this ap,Jear se in default and is now ready of this they they on thee appearance against once should any proceedings Craun,was taken ·because they would be noti- ~raun at any terr.:i of Court trial. the Elias against recogni7,anace by some one that him-self appearance said 11 aware Come and say recognizana.e ___ G od that of their Craun,came ~onweal th except and willing were net were being ~lias into oc ing of Attorney not have execution in said defendant they were informed said forth them in default not know that should --J.,.-g.,. this curt by their entered Justice of January,1906,and taken of Virginia sum of money, set say when these fied defendants and willing ar'.' readyil to give which :'Jay be fL-rnd by damage has proceeding Coun- 1::>een don and this he is the ready /t,rify. ~ ~~&11 By Counsel. AA r Com- �♦ �~ \ ~,~~~\~ -- - ~ ~~~, C __ ~ ri- ~ DJ_ ~ 1-(J r- �� 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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Elias Crawn et. al Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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_004_069 Crawn Harshbarger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_232-commonwealth-v-edward-shifflett.pdf e264fbf0fdb0ca1df7c6dc7afe7d63c7 PDF Text Text ���j • .......... ~- -- Fi --~...J ��.f • -i+ _; ��I J �co,11.tOS\H,<\J...111 01 \ Ut(;l'••U. 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(;71 I,- \ • ..i ..:ot.i'hwit. 4 c r:t.1 in • a "h =ioe. r • 0:.- ::J. - �• • �·erl 1n order all r.r uvlo'#fful to ol••uto tel thou 4 • J-.'r11l';, I'• r l " 1.:C· • mur•ler tr. 'he hon.:ti.:ina .le i:rett.u.n.-p.1v6ly tho ofl'en • to 1r 1,ho Ll!HQOT r,.tur:;)noh- o Cl nb't; and. to rolluo-o the :rt.•t 4efll'•e 1Jt:1tJ(1l'I~ dee'7oe. il!c bur<len 1B to 1..a.u~slaU"''-41.cr,;;he, ourd u. is off'enBa the eoo"i.,~e4. , ~ •• ~tit. l1 ho en r tl e f ,. •• • 1• l In • ltato co" ~- ..,,/,-,.t>-t:. "" ~ (; •• &::Q n t • •• E I"} " ular • a. •• l .. 'll " t • • the t • ' ! ··- • ~ le- r •o tl t I to ..l ee:l. -~. 1 . d, 1 !1Htl"'8 -t ~ l". 111!.I: • " ,_ �• �.. .. • • L ·" 't'! .;to t .fl.h...eLDf) of cntrrrlnl tbt ... mi.a~ not be lt ovlden~e. or I .o T~~~ ::oturtal ~v • sr-- !l n; 1 ..:,t )rl "1 11'1 c ,~ult~ ,1. ' E~ ~1 ,t";,.4!?' • rl ta • or t""Ji... o:=-1 , ,r meao Ii • to• .. ,_ sar; 0 V .: be ....... r~1o'!. - " ',J I') lirou'llt)t_ ,..,ee • LY ~i ' . "' l'ev~-l 1 Cl• ! 0-f'\ , " I ct, �• r • • �• lr>at:nzot.lr.in :na the J r'3 tluit. 1n tb1c 1. wtruot Court , tha eua,11,nd • 1n h1■ f ~er _S!! plo of not guilt.:, i:uto on t o :i.il 1:0:;~ntl ro eon ble doalit. I!, tho:rv"'or, , ou:a,tl:o ~ lltitany of t'llt, tolln co er co aindco.f th t. o ro~eo rhon tllo : rere 1d1 111 ,ud .. ln'lotian too O r~rul oort t Lt tn tb.::.t tto;, int: , f th ·ee l ow l o th I.ii nlo eY denc~, f!llllt • .And tho Cocrt furtll■ nX 11 or m1tiffl hie gv.llt roTi blD doubt ble 4 utt la tt d ocr:tltont!m, ~ otr=-trut or the ju17 c r o! 1nnooonce tlon c'l o ooru-ldontion no., tl,c;v ci;ru 14 t1n4 him not ~1lty tho ~:; a, ., rr Ula lmnon th of t.l tho:ro o 1. te ln tt.c nl.nl! binoa ! l:e cc.i,e wblch, hu ovld.onoc.l CtllllOf. nt tin truth ,,,,, Teo lo ,..,1 1.IJLt th of tto cl ~ n. �..•• ''• • ' • • �..• •• \ In.trt:::notion • '!'b• Coitrt furtl:er in 4..bo -f1rc.t deprree,tte by twlioo,eT\4 tho l:illlr u,etr-.1cts 1,~.__!j__ tl:e j11ry tb£t to oor.ot1tu.te prisone1 .. muc't i1e,.-o boor inultud u:urder to the killing �• • • • �•• l» tntotl cc Jo, u:atrw:, ta '.:I» Coi:..-t j11dge■ eole nt\lae to ot tl:e e..Utlloe; balle tbe oredibility tho1r an! 001 Q)IOt a, they and tl:at of the var lout 1111 tneaaea r1••.the lr1terant that Jury .... any •tt.D eBs, tlllce Jnto ocna1c!.eration Of the l r ato t1:a tbe their O]'paront other circumatondee result ett1nd, trathfu.J.ne.es testimony. • which of or bJaa 4;;he ill•:, affect ot- wh>D p11,.,a.1ng ,n,oD the:, mey r1&htly or unreaeoM'bl•n••• if sny 1• •howl, o.aaa, their the 1r m eons of 1n fomat or are U.e """7 beliel'e tha re..aanablen••• 1r foe 11l!g in the tlat WltntthflWlll ■ B, the weieJ,t dom.eanor t.n. end or any of their �• • • .' • • • �• •. Inctraot1on // ,..ce Ccul't 1r..atn;:cts the ~-< ~to ! ct tl':at the t!ue .;ci e:ra-.>hi!no~t r.::· o~l:or or:c -inal = itm¢oe "" 1c i,.1.ina01'. ou~t that . '10 !n net to eao:n ll:v en :u!~t&d ate.bto en4 c):o -fa,Ot ]Jeyond "'14 -:an, inlt beyond all 1llt1d tho dear,,.eoa., Doe dc.1t• , and if t:1.u Oo.!!!!!or.- to prove by cloar, r•aaonaolo distinct feld roli~blc dou ~ ti at he ate.bbO<I1>114 l<ill•I!. the decc!>!.od, or v: ne D< ,rei:ox,t an.i in e,ia> aeaault,t' ,,:l.1. :;"8&:ICMbl<> !C'ticii:,a.t"'"'B' in the: aiaurolt on 'le.rr1Gon tm1o!-:. reouJ.::.ea in hie woalth h!U>!e1lec tl:c rea-;--=:tticn:ot !r::.ocer.ce unt ..l proct: h1.c.'l ll£!,oblich~8 ho acti.. llJ' 't1itl:3ta::d.- "-..avobiJ:..n ,rc•~~'t a-t b;r r"!:'l.1'!'16o~ 14en-t;L<':7in, 1:1e ~lty ia.rr!.r,~n. ?r ~ pre~~t cv1dt=o :,;(jt of t".v ca::rom,ee.1.t· to ~oin, "'- om. o:,- bo re.eta aecntt•J t.11!,;,e ✓ ~ D~e.:i ~arr.:..eoti t10.s st!lb"t-ihl a::ld t.!lle be rT~li;.i!ce:1 \,:r t!le 1nl>'bill~. to ju:·;it thot. o lc,w roq,11rou too jur; ,.,.t:l,·1pct1ne to tlxd hi, not �• •• ' • �; i· • .. I:crtnic~.'ion ?he ccr.:t ht>7 believe ____ ..nstructe IL.- tho Jur, tr.at t!1e:L DO&l:Garr:cuon. .,,,11:e t\o etatG ,ont att:e:11,uted w:rcao iu thc11ch !lie fco.;h did. to 1:1::: l>y th• .,tatc • • r,i t- c:a.U£0. ana.that th! of' 1,}'1.ec&uO r. ~llteri:tir.:!..nt: the .!unoce:nce or """"'lt• • qucetion nt ., if'tlott I o �' i· • .. • • • �' / _3 IllSI!lUC'l'!OJI 110. The Court 1.r.e't.rcc~s the j'IU7 t.bat TOl'll!ltar.; ~e-m.01s not oxouse orl.m~. ~v•r:r or1m• ooo:oitted of 1nto:rlC1A~1on, ho ,tT•r gTe&t, ~ore eober. D=ikenne•a, therefore, or juatlf1.~tion or h19 as l.~ he juet can neYer bo :elled GLotl·..or. Yi tbout thn!:l that by one 1n a ~tate 1a pnn1el1ed •e an exeuuc for mur~or. 1 t matters 'he pu.Tpo&e1J'slay docs on not ho,r drur:lk onD is. ott.or OX¢.uae• palli et1on • dronkennf!ien, ho ie g,,ilty of murder as 1r lw 1:.M boon eobor. i;rue• o! crq1t, ho1reTer, which a drank li ~us.t. e.e arq certain ?here = ..,,,. not be capr.bJ.e of oonmii~tln!'., When a man llaa boco!lle eo .,,-..at'., ' taxlca•ea ae not lo be ab).o to deliborato tillin6. But IIO loni:t as ho ret&iru, o! 111111.t:.&, 'b.J.1\Jerntlng, t,o le capable of ool:l!'itti~ IUlt! praned1t&t1ns. """te th~ elo;rar' :-on.ier bi preiiellitate<l 4•!Jr••· ""t, e conlUtion ~:louahdnm.it, degree; doll berate, from intoxtoation 1,:o.,:pa.ble ot: dol.!lg ""111:Ul, ho le •hen g,-..'..lt;-a! C'lrier and the !noult; mur· er 1n the :t'irst lf " G.ruru; a:cn le &nll t.7 of :, m.llhl, tho a0und he cannot lenomi.ncte<l s T-111:l'Ul, doliber-te, nnl$r our statute prer-ed1tated o.nd prome,Jibte, and and is 5Ual:. dallber.t.te, .and _tn the aec,c::::1 �• •· • '.' \ • . • I • • • ' I • I I • • • 0 ' • I • ., - ~ ' • • • • ' ( • • • • • ,. - - ----· �' . /._1..__ __ Il13 •.• JCTIOT 16,.__ • It th• Jury b~lieTe, a■ O'>."lrg■4 ,U~, hi• rendered aeittated 1:aoapllble 1ntoX!.e"t Will~, ~, 'll'bl.le ~ ob ho na 'bHleTo -.~, d":erwar4, 1n purn.£100 11.'l.1.pre• r.ro:ii tho c..-11'.cuoe, pr1ecmor, be!are r.1'1 b4 !.,?£<>4 to oo:-.lt 11 with ~:lo• cati •n, en:l tTO:ONol:l•oe a~o tra•ruott4 t::at tha::.;h l:e =-7 ban lt, ~onBtltute ■ a,,d prc,o41 tilted 'Ci:ret degree. , in a d~lbor- c,d l:.a mr<ler, of •J-..a~pu:rpo•• eo ::Oned. prep<'?!Jlo, ■1thont wtcl:ednua t~~ p"?• Ute in tho ,m!!l.ol.mt pr-GV. of bca..-t, tt,en t.-.e7 1n1ch an aot upon tt.e part 1:oe,; 1-ctwlcat~d delll>• '111ll!ul, dece,..ei:. U.o blow fra:: which be dieC., u o~ged 11:Mobst, b100::t1cg or ror.:in~ • '111lltu.l, aapablo J>llrto•• th~::.:h ao 1.n:0X1ol!te.l ea thQt16h 4rirJtlllS', an~ premeditated p'ln'pcae, and pro:ie'1ta~o4 a"-1 ttat 4eU1'entr, ~ble 4~'t.Lt, that~~ <>a:>ilt1 " • ate, 11 7~t J.f th"; purpose: beJ"OD,la ~-a~ of •to blow tra::, in tho lM1~t!nent at tilo tu- .. of oo:::::i.J.ttine; t:10 aot, l,e ftll, ente. b07o:ig roaeo:iabl• the pr111GllOr flS'TO tl,e 4ooou~ dcrubt, ttat .,..,,_ic'ihe t.rom tho oT1denot, ~ u,e pn ■onn, at :ho ti o ot c=1tt1D(! ln :'o c:J'• o# thD law a 1'111!c.~. ~t~erate tllll.<' , and •• oau 1 • aarder 1n the �• .. • • ' • • t: • • I • • • • • • • • • • • • r �.. ' tbei Cau~t qoc tl1:o;:te t-.nvo to'!n .,d~,- t'url'\er !n • • "lrJt 1 ..ctt:.1 tc ti--,,, ~t.:.~np 01mrt '.ave bte11 • >tll!\111, o t'le J.8 i1:...hora;6.! .. :,6~f.3~•0. ,6r I r:oOft$~!'2T:" ~au1.. 1 · • lied • • iec'Tu bJ 1 p·o.rr.etµ{te" the j11rj • 1~:it tr1 • !. e- r:i:.,:, ...or mre.t al.J<Je, 131?7 Lht:-'·Ull lell1>er1tto, JD.rt of •ho f:!"llc:ner;ltta::: ,rt_let•l, t 1J1atn~a.;t 1, ~ ord pre, A~• l,:~el a:!IJ·, th.tho "'"' 01.t 1~at '••."e nf\,e..ili J:-1:l ,r, �' • �. .. ' •' • •• ' • r1l,1r lr mr.al •h Q tr.r en 1 ••,t•"' I .. a i 1 • • ... c - C -• ' 111., re-ieo1 a1,le �• ' ' •• • �• ' • . •• •• • - ':'e • .J t f.'O t 1 " ~i .fr.cm "• 1 1 .. , t ,revl. l • via",,:-odnetia , ,r tho • 1 r. • t •• 81Gr-; • l1ent ·~ ~osr " l, . 1 • a v •e- , ..l..c:b.e.J ' .t I Jr!.'"e'.""lOr. ·!.'hl n- - <'l' ►ttr )c 1111:; • ~o 0~ .Urntty t, aloe..• •~ 1..."'· .l 1r..-t..--.. • t':. tar o--l a!t... 'rot!'- •t: n e·14 "!'.le.r 1 ~ e'-;h 'tc- 6;..Si.:..ilJ ,t ~ bl.>.:l. 1 '!'. 1 ·. • • L be 11at11il11 ht•r . oi, id L-... •.al):._ r'-:,a!'°'.', .a h ""D tir>--1,an , :-... - ot Ill.I da<. tT re r ::-oo••• lo r= r~J i • ,.~,o ~ .- - -·- �• �• " • Dlst:ru.otion • ---------Tl:e Court preauoea 1netru.ote Edward Sbi:l'tlatt th~t wit<, wlicll i,., atama oomiotion 1n Ulla olarsed, to J>'lt>Te by itlear, a reaeonaba 18 innoomt law reqairae d i.etinct, nm that he "88 to pree111t juat11'y nt tlll the DlstrDOticm at the not ev14en:,e Edwurtl. Sh~:rJ ott ~ba.t 3'iwari ~ the crime, other al@a, 18 not \bat auffteient Doell to pro1'e by Clear. the C>a1l~ :11.l.!n~t id&Atif11»$ eote.blillllee diatinot the jury to find who cccmu~tad ,.,onto TinA »ai. man, tbe guilty Wltll 4 IICd ltillad the Co:llllOll.wealtb bas tailed and reliable he ~abbed Commoowoaltll t .. ot beymd all Stabb tte ie he of innocence tre that doll>t that re~ires ot 1nab1lit7 u •ot=q Oan-1e<11, ..m it doubt; mq ba.,.. btten 1"1"8••~ in tho presumption whiob t, not witte tan4- ;lul crillli .al agent or peraca secure proCJ! ie •ddJDe4 ti.& la• the waa at ab bed o.n4 k 1lled, by tha nor is !dnrd but be raata re!ISmabls fact tmd ti» a:.1.:net.t bis o"'1 inn:>oon.oe by mmillg,or aeoeeaod, beyoru\ 1n 0'111'1ot1ng 1111!, ,lur, to be pNIJudic,ed Nl<UIO,-bl• 1 1nflloted t111e he was ltiliaa, t irre Doell Garrieon L 'b• • ----- t.at to point cr11><1 tho Cocm;n1,.,nltll 'l'be Court 1r,etru:: ts the jury tr.g the J ,.,. c, :I' the r•l1able -.o,uid '11b oll l<1118d Dosh Garrison, tbo tl11re cu and before c .. 110 the <\oubt, trot jur7 the ••11lenca and killocl. hill mt be1ooa all tte deoeneed, guilty, 7 �f • • ii \ • .• . • -- • • • • ' �• Inetruction ---The co,n:t ~ ell eYillenoe the or!enoe • tba t the abeenoe o! an iDdUcir.g oatBe or ~t-1-Y• obl.rged as to who oor.omitted 1nnooence • I: a true ta the jury when the lt, afford• taot to commlt 1• in T9$80UO.lla doli't a etroq; presut:1ptton of �' • • • �• • • •• -In.at -i:iatioL n,., Coun illstruote they be:Ciave that Sli1ffiett 18 ,.,t who did not to be taklln 1311Ch et:abb1ng, ._ of • go1lt hie to iu., by the by flhli:flett &l.m,3 .-Itll all caae 1n cletenilning ' to Jl"OYe the to be caaet,oed but it other this then tleny i~, aa teat1m,,ny nor ia it Jury or guilt. attributecl althoue)l that Edwar,l Shl.!tJ ott had etabbed w1tneaaee of before Daill Garriso,. tl:e et•,tm911t 11"1<1 ---the Jury th ..t S"o. 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" ,. :1 ~ • • • • , !j " ,,.. ~ ~ ' � 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. 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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 1921 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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( ' l �-a-1 r J,t..IJ, ,yz~~./~ : ,..,,-......... . ,. ~ { ~" �To the Hono:rable Co..m+,:;) N. HaG.q, Jurl.:;1~ of T. Vi r:::;inia: of 11nl 3.wfu ly is det11i ned Ju~tice ·l county, t,o t e Conn J11stice of \ !'ORP. to of' Albern·lrle, .,y th~ alleged 29tn d9.r bai-1is of COH'l)laint ~.:nirl. •t-rf'iri.qvi t W'1.8reon o.irecteri. 7 it ~1 •nirl of to said to befoJ"f-'l cer1J:1.in v. the upon '3. of' Vireinia, lTv'lS writ of' hab':ieS conce0.iI ~ Co.Die~ of orrie-r of res:pec tivP-ly 1,:xhibi W118refore ad subj icieno.um coi.1:.r:1..an~ in:-: the the 11 ~,1 · t 2, nxJ1ibi :=nin. 9.f':f'irl3.vit, of 11 '"J .:_Yl,..t~ arir~rei-,8eri. to sqid 11.eri:ff t() be t}1e to ~nrl Sheriff pr()rince dealt the rie3.rir ..g o:f 13g_irl r1ri t h 1 npon t:rur:J, . ~t th8 ~my of'f'ense to bA U9charged Ex'hibi 11 :..irked. t 3 .. 11 of' habae!:l cor!?UR of AStirJ. cmu.ty rray forth 11 t,:1 )~fore yo,1.r Honor wi ti-1 e.ry1orn.ing nn.y b -=J.rv·of' r-i1id. her~rnf', !)•3ti tio1 t-r Pr>l.Yr-" t. '1t a writ bon.y of' p~ti ti()ner upon t he i·--; enti tleri. here.vii +,h fil 1, 11 J. ::1.d subJi ,i_enrlum. r.niri w,xrrA.nt, comrr.i trn·:mt are ,,rar:!'i·mt t,hP, f'acti:; i:1m ed t,o bd rrnrrA.nt emir.. ·1nrl th, cor1J11s a.::;,inRt H. hcC1e, pP, i ~,io:rk!J' with under q Point,~, J. /.f1. 0nt~ by him be iSf'li.l.P,('t. :r>~l)~,_,1-~sen t,9 th8. t, peti t,ionr~r 1 i1 by .JO?, Sheriff' is'3 ted by one w11. J. :r ,...thP,r 9roceP,den. out. R~+, "TJ"J.ttdn 'l.ff'irl9. ~t s·111itzer, !1he1~iff', 8'3.1rl. to be gt, of' Atg A. theri-.3 to be taken offense ··r-1.rr9.nt S'i.in. Your f'ort1-l 9.,tit.ionP-r 1 a Ct-~rt,iin upon yo,rr Rg_irl. l':\Bt n1.wdrl Co mt tAd. on the P., ot' Th,1.t y J"o-;:OI'l:'!81:mts: C'J.~•:.od_y of' Jo11 of' th.A Pe-:i.ce of said carrieri 1 the rt7'3P ~ctf'nl. -v-.rit.ing, conrn1itting touchin~ in Lee ·1 c ➔rt·1in Sheriff, iqs of' Edwarrl s~i(1 Co·.1n+y by virt,,.ie Point,~, of Hot3JrinG11an court - Th~ P~ tit ton he Circuit the J :i.s:Tite, +,o l~-r.>.r,8.nri th.-:d, di sch~irr_;eri. f':eom U1.e eustacy afore s.9.i ri. By C nmF,el. ��S va.te of' Vire;ini,'l to- Tit: - Hoo1<.ine;h.1":tin Connty, I, irc,J.it. J,:U,1e''l B. ,101L t of 1'l.1J_;,Jt3'3.rJri b8f'ore that stat e i<, th8 :lments 1 GiVt}n st~.:.i en ·on, a ,Jo:1,.!1.i8,-'lin ~::i'.' in Ch:-1.nct~r·y f'o:r 1 s.:i.irt -::ount re in my- 81.11. co,.mty, petitioneT• m~r h il1 1'l tr,at. t'ii!':l d·-:iy perc.:;onrtlJ_y Edw)Clr~. L-=}.::J,• nn. rnarle oat,h in thP, :rore,_;r)inc~ Dr-titian, th•➔rein cont:.iin➔ n ll"l'i~r , do c,-1rtify thi t,he a ,d th:=tt t,he ·.ire tr11e. 30-f;h f1.'lY of' A t'-'·1."lt, 1907. c.. �' ��~ �of Vi r,ini stat. ; County of I ocki1'l[:hon, To-nit:- Th · s ,..,!?th _ ay of A ,..uot, me, fore on the in the mises, and p County of Ar obtain LcCu , !)erson County one T'n.:mrcl Lee, nd a1 pear 1-., !)on oath d be- s rs that of Roclrinti:ham lP-, Vn. did by fnlse 'n af_innt, fron • H. o of said clay of A crust H'07, 20th at Afton n Just (T. Points, ·1 • H~07, County, reprosentations gro.y rnnres unt t\lo <lap le iron Va. m ~ nn.tl0 for col ts, of the value ~,hich ~100.00 ~o bushels his o has sinee 'oc.rley VJ"ifc ,4re. sn.1 Lee- but but insto inehnn a lJush Una •fo.y Lee ns S""'curi ty, t\70 snicl 1N1ros Lee until , LP-o bas d thn~eof Co., en paid.- 'b at BO cts. in :,os~en:, · on by saic i ses )700. 00 on :1hit1h he en c nffiant of ncl. col ts faiJ.P.d hao sold V"'., ,_ncl han pro~ised u s id note er 1 for and col ts c~id rnurcs anr colt~ t110 proC'0ec .oo 8 to o ir to~ n- icl p .onises, trruer s the-' ,of' Ee TI'Ul'Cl. in Rock- o hia ot: n use anc. hc,nef'i t. ·•. 1·. Subscribcc L nc sworn to ho:for(\ e this fcCue. 29th of AU[:;st. 1!''07. f~n. J. Points J.P. A Copy. R. '. Duke, • L. with tc 119 l<'ept to co~r:)171'v1ith fails to offiant Upon v1hicl1 pron- is pnicl. deli ve_ Rd ny n:ff'iant. und still on n1·to to ~AlivPr 1, and : is note sa d rares · check aupin, e1 ut r fo c_erl·. �I - /J f .I '• ~ I f ~ ~ J~ I' I 1 r~ f1 ~I~ �Gort"Tlom·ealth of Virginia~ To John A.Switzer.Sheriff We corunand you., that your custody being taken have at this P.M.this .fartz,Clerk August, Edv✓ ard id,together B ,. ith whatsoever da before Lee detained the the nane County Virgi ·a.to v hich shall And have then of our said 1G07, ancl in the ,, ,, Court,at 132nd. year // ,,, the T.N.Haas,Judge this Court of the all be concidered Writ. Witness House,the Commonweal th. of tlle in Har1•isonburg, to and receive tt,J.en and there of his he may be celled,.ou in Vacation. do,submit and there by you, and. u der day and cause Honorable of Rockingh2111 County.sitting tLos'"' tllings, behalf. is body of and detained.by 1.30 Rockingham lar , s it Court Circuit the of Rockinghc:U11 County.Greeting; 30th and singuof him in D.H.Lee day of �Executed before August 1 bv bringing tJ1e body Hon.T.N.Haus,Judge of the Rockingham County .,Va. sett;i.ng in vacation Rockingham County,virginia custody a Justice the 30 .1807 under a warrant of the the Circuit Peac.~ of' said .Auguot 1 1G07 1 a copy of w1ic:J!i is Court Lee being 30 .day attached . ...... .., 1i Sheri§f'../ o-r Rockinghar·1 County. .J.,; ~~i ~7 dJ ~~11f /v¥'n<J~~ in my issued by Wm.J.Points County ,on tho herewith of in Harrisonburg so.id Edward of comrnitment of' Ed.vmrd Lee of �Co1unonwcal ch of Virginia, To the Sheriff of said Whereas Wm.J,Points,a 20th Justice and carried to the was co:irnitted:These of the of said are according Given County under before with on the then Now that said hi;n before iron and therB th8 said of Albemarle,where the having feloniously two dappled to command you in the carry and brought of Albemarle of 8700 .• W,_.McCue. to convey of A be111arll:e and there with County.charged Lhe County the value said of Virginia.forthwith be dealt in said arrested away from W.H.~cCue of him the be conveyed County, 1007 and two .nule colts pron6rtv C )Un tv, To wit .Edw rd Let:; has be6n day of Sugust stolen Rockingham gray ~ares being the said name of offence the Commonwealth Lee to same Justice taken ~dward Lee may b the Edward me tne of said said ounty Co'unty to to law. mv hand and seal this 30th Wm.J. Points dav of August J.P. (Beal. 1907 �r • J ��- I -~ . - ~ . • t1 ~ ' ~. l ~ ¼ ~ I �STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To THE SHERIFF OR ANY TO-WIT: CONSTABLE OF THE SAID COUNTY: of the said connty, has this da~· made complaint and information on oath before me, WM. J. POIKTS, These are therefore of the Pt.:ace of the said countr, ~ .. da)· of of the said county, on the a Justice in the name of the Commonwealth of Yirginia, that .. , 190 (',,. , in said county, did to command you forthwith to appr hend and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the ·aid to answer the said complaint and to be fnrther Given under my hand and seal this Summon the follo,,·ing "·itnesses:. dealt with according- to la\\·. 2.,, d;da~·of ~~ ~J.<P~ ~- 190 {, , J. P., [SEAL.] �Executed ;;L 1 this day of ~ ~ ~ \k.\~~ Judgment ...... .... and -~ , 190 c..-__,by arresting the above named bringing- before , 190 (,. on the Defendant found guilty upon the testimony on oath of ...as charged in the abO\·e warrant, it is adjudged that and I./~JL# k , ~~ ~rv ~ ~;/" akr, ~ - ~~~ ~ ..... P~p-✓£.c;~) ~l(~~p .. /,v,p /,/4-o Jrr4e :z J 0 ,,.~-70 ~~J( ~~- ~~ ~~~~~ ~ .• ~..__._ • ~,/ / ~.~y#!: <.ClJ.1.Cn-T. '2-7/l o � 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Lee Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_094 Lee McCue https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_057-commonwealth-v-edward-knight.pdf 9131f5cc2858ac592ecaf49cfc335837 PDF Text Text ~ h :yk- /;"U<r-e /C..,. ! pJ..:,_,,J ~ J:m-~ A,~ h ..~ ~~L ~l1 fl fJ, ~-h~ 4, r,_ Ji~ ~ .A. a,,,IU'~1v~ /H,.,~v+-~~~~ 4. . 4 - tJ) ~~ /J'~A--~-~ ,f1~ If~~ J-/1,r.!l~ I ��NEWS-REGISTER, I_ ARREST HARRISONBURG, VA. I WARRANT. -------------===== These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some other Justice to answer the said complaint, to appear and give evidence Gi,·en under - of Virginia, of the said County, my hancl and seal this. -- to command *~ c/Z/, - you forthwith to apprehend Sthe body of the saicl ___ e2c&. _______ and to be farther dealt with according in behalf of the Commonwealth, --- to law. And you are required on the examination y?i___.clay of.___ ___d~./ touching the said offence. ___ _ . -·-·• ···-·------···-------·····---·-·--#;.~d~i✓-----:.. to summon 111 ..... the year J. P. 190. [SEAL.] s- -···· �Uom 111rm wectl tli E:xec1ifPrl by rtrrestinj! tfu, ll'ifli i 11 11·m·rr111t dr>li1•p1•ing the r,nrf body of'_ before rt Jnsticr> mul by of Hocki11glw111, Um111ty the 1uit/1i11 s11,mmoning 11r1111Prl 1rih1r>ss1•s .r/flfjOf'_ in 7Jr>rson, this /.<)() Constable o.f Rocl.:ingliam CouniJ'. �- - .. -~ .iJ-,~~- - - . "¼~~- ~ �.. �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l No 1 f · [Code, J Hurst & Com pan), Indictment. 35· §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4011, 4045; Hurst"s l Pulaski Guide & Manual, City, Va. pp. 537 (:;), 540-5. 5-16, 617-18.] .·-±~~. , 1'/zejurors of tlze Commonzcealtlz of Firginia, in alld for tile body of tlze Cozmt11of a11dnoa· attea!li11gIlle said Court at its .... IYJ.. ........ ........... ., . term, i1ztlzeyear l j' °.J_~ , upo1ttlzeir oatlzspresent tltat .- fl~ ........ .. . ...... .... -· ... . . .. .Kv.:.afl~ V~'v<fr~~---• against tlzepeace alld dig77ityof tlze Ccmmolltoealtltof Fil:r;inia. Cpontile el'ideaceotk.A 2;;'}_,_.fJ... ~i.£AA.J,- ~l ~-- &o--wv 4~/13.A<><,v>, ..... . ..... . ...... ..... ... .................. ........ .. .... .. witne~s,,. sworn ilz opell {burt a!ld se77tto tlte Grand Jury to give evide!lce. . ···························' Clerk. �l \ ------ ....... Y! \ b l ) l l}, ~ ~ • t... \ 1 -~ -t :::0 C I rn aJ 0 ... :r. ~ i~·.~ :tz ~ 0 '.,; \ I ~ sQ ;:: ~ 3: . m 'Z -, "Tl ": .... "' ~ ~ ::, "' I ::! ,,,.;. ~ )> r r ~ ~ 0 ;,:, ► ~· � 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 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Knight Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape 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_004_057 Brown Knight https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_008-commonwealth-v-edward-hughes.pdf e8700ebad9000c8704c7252fb6c15566 PDF Text Text Hurst'sStandard Forms, Annotated. lNo 1 f · f d" n 35 . [Code, §~3989, 3999, .fOOO, 4ou, 4045; Hurst's IC t men t , Guide & Manual, J Hurst & Company, l Pulaski City, Va pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546, 617-18.) Tlzejurors of tlze Corrunonwealtlz of P'i1"!]inia, ill aad for tlze body of tlze County o/ ~~ . .. , and 12ottattending tlze said Court at its ... ~~ .. . term,;,, the year if nl ...., upontheir oathspresentthat ..··············· ...... ······· ........... €~~,/,_ .. . y-_~j4, .... .......... ...... ..... ....... ...... . .. l'pon t!te evidenceof ........... . .... . ... witness . swam in ope1t ::::.eourt and sellt to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ··········-' Clerk. �\11. ::;1. Qon1H\ o 11.'-Y~ al tl1. ;, INDICTMENT FOR.A ,, ~~ ~dr ········ { <£M. A TRUE BILL. ~O/'/'ll/1//1. -~ ����-· ��t • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Edward Hughes Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_008 Hughes Karicofe https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_216-commonwealth-v-eddie-moomaw.pdf 0b343c0c5260109eeccbb74923d582e9 PDF Text Text C i. fl'IM"•N~ Hnc L"ILTH t~1;J.t_\\l 01" ,·11u;r.:n, l•Jl:\1"•• ~ illanna Welch of the s·.,JJ Count\. has lhis da" mu,ic nu"rh.t1n1 und in(ormatiQn on 11n1 b bt.•forenw, 11 t •11 L..-,.JLer~a.n lt••U•J. !Jeuoa.111 •f f..i,.t?lal'l.l•ah ol tilt· !Vi,(l Counn. on ,he • ; remiee ut,'-er her ti• ~&..1• char c.t1r Tlk"(' • 1 r,.Ch.in.l1WII 191? ef n:arrJt&..;e "J•.tUce il.ann~ Welch, , u.nmrrjea illicit !tc...l• • in th< M'ticlCc,unt.\, 11ld cecnectien et .r•Vl•~a 1th cna.1ie .trc llll'r~fon.-. 1n lht: 11:1,ncof lhl· ( ·orn1fMll\\ 1·.111hor \ i.tiriui,L,to l"OLUtn:lud , ou fur1J1,,itl1 I<• dl•flri 111.'IIIL ,tnd hri.nf! b(,fo-re me, or -.ome otht•r Ju:,ti"•(·1,f 1h,•"':lid { ouoh. 1Jw IX>d;'of the :.,tid i:o•1• J ..'leer. ....,, 11,!111~,, er the s..i.iJoomplaini nnd If\ hi.•h1r1twr ill•ah ,, Ith 11c•,·11rdin~ ro law. .>\nd you ;m• n.-..lu1rl·d1,1M1111 J m,rn 10 11111"'(.•:1r and friv..-''";dc·nc~ in lx·h;tlf of lb~·( ·uuun••n\, '-'••hh.t•n Liu~1.:~\'\ullflntiouIOul'hing 1bc)i;;li\l1,ff,,nct', t;h,•n uml!.'r m) h·.md :md seal thi~ J '~I J,l\ of =======A==~(;-..){~~~ ,. . 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'< " • • � 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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Eddie Moomaw Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction 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_007_216 Moomaw Welch https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_078-commonwealth-v-ed-morris.pdf 57ac384349239edeceb1e5d2f93b451e PDF Text Text --- 4~V\--1A-'V~ '[; ~ . J1-t._try~ fr_ I t &~ J.h-~L~ '1 ., ~ , ll , f' ~I 4 It. o~ ~-i~ /I, ?~~ 7 ,;r~~~ £~0<4 ! ~ s~ .{;., J,~ g- 7 f.. I_ <az ""<11.--- 'Ju. /f.L---(, r¾~ ·'VJ, /J~ I( ,,6, 'G. 13 /1,, }~ lu~ '" 4\1\,~ /J~---- ��COMl\fONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAM } TO-WIT: ............................. , COUNTY, ~x~~ a Constable of said County: J.'.Y .... _..J'k..1/-···....d?:.2..-cf/21~~~ ..~J;!······· ................. of the said county, has this day made To ... WHEREAS, eompJ;;nt ......... an,~ocma ....... utA ... L.~?.~ t;on on .«,,befocc me, ...... W<=::J .._.__. .. a Justice of the sa;d county, that f... .................... ·.............................................. . 0 .................................................... J'J...t.L7.............................................. r9of:···, in the said county, M .. ..k./4J.(5..~.... :, ~±...,,_,,,,,,,-c,;,1,_,_ 1 1'._t. .i:.i..r.~ay of the said county, on tbe/YJ ....(.1 ...:......~-·~-····~~ f... .. 3,:u;-:z1!~~:::1~:t:~'2=rz¼L~ZK. ,L~;,,.,,,.L c,,,·,df ..;····-~·········d"'',f·)~·~········ Ii-.-~ .... a-i.. ... c-l ......a,-i{~ These are therefore, / 4~ ····························································································· /....... . in the name of the Commonwealth and bring before me, or some otfler Justice of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ............................................................ . ....... /cf!,.cf.... /1&.>--41 ········································································································ to answer the said complaint, ~ ..... .........~:11, ~t:~.- ... to appear and give evidence Given under and to be farther to law. And you are required to summon .... ~~-•?l-• .....~1~~-~L .... 12~1,~c._<>-4--, ...................... ................... . in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. /..7................. d~y of.. ......&._u:= .................. ........... in the my hand and seal this ...... REGISTER PRINT HARRISONBURG VA dealt with according µ-~ :1 '-. .]. p year rgojl. ... . [SEAL.] �Commonwealth ~ Arrest vs. Warrant. ,.., Execiitecl the within by arresting warrnnt nn,cl delivering the &!..di_'l.l: ................. ···'-···f_·· body of .. . (} -kl 1 .,..t.........~···-·········--··············--··--·-·-· before ....__ .. a, Justice oncl by nmnecl of' Roclcingha,m summ,oning witnesses 2,./__ ....clny .\ in I ·within person, this ..~t·····----··190 ..Jt_ of'.......{/ / the Uountv / , I ________________ .,{___.J.----""·------------------------------------------------------ Constable of Rockinglzani County. �IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVVEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO 'T:H:E S:H:ERIFF You are /zereby commanded lo smm1wn /tam, to be ta!?enfrom a /istfurnis/1ed remote from OF ~ ROCXING-:H:AJY.C . COUNTY-GREETING-: persons q/ by tlze .fudge of 1/ze~Co11rL counl_J1 o.f Rocking- Rocldnglza111, residing t/ze place 'lf'liere tl,e offense is cliarged to liaz e been committed, and qualified i11 all oilier 1 respects, to seri e as J11rors, to attend and appear be.fore !lie Wc-ourl qf Rockingliam 1 ~ tl,e Count.Ji Court House, being tlie o/ tlze Q_J da_1of 1 ft1/v~ &~~ Yt?'r~ dtty-e:f-ll,e .,/9~ '!"fur And tliis tlzey slza/l i11 ito wise omit, 11nder !lie pe11a/[11 qf Co11nl_J al 1, C:eud ne.'t;./, to sen e as Jurors upon tlic trial qf .£100. 1 Aud lia1ie !lien aud tliere tlie names qf said persons aud 1/iis 1,•rif. , Cleric qf our said Court, at t/1e Court and in /lie I 2- Cj 11ear qf q/ lite Co111111om,•ea/tl1. Cieri.. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tl1efollowing list efpersons of tl1e County ef RocliinKl1a111,residi11g remote from t!te place w!tere Lite offence is clzarged to lzave been committed, and in ot!ter res/xcts qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnislted _vo1~m wlticlt you' slzall take the Veniremen su11wwned b)' you to serve as Jurors trial f!f ~rr for fltLd J .. upon Lite . cltar((ed wit!t felo~ da_)'qf t!1e:; fl-1fr~ C,,ll 1)f:Jt:.f,ma;d,l_J bdnK th, Term. riff, tf2-r , qf lite~' d~,, ll,,,v~ a( , "fa, , 2/11!;:1 Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEco_ MONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO You ar, /,,,,1,,, c,,nmand,d TE:E SE:ERIFF ROC:Jcs=INGE:..8.= J;.,y, t fo """""" lzam, to be taken .from a list .furnished OF b)I t/1e judge COUNTY-GREETING: ~""·' o/ "" county of RochnJ[· o.f tlie,....~ Court of Rocltinglia111, residiug remote .from t/ze place w/zere tlie offense is charged to lia·z,e been co111111itted, a11d qualified i11 all oilier fa~ respects, to serve as Jurors, to attend and appear be.fore tlie,,[_-fHffl:lyCourt /lie Count)' Court House, on !lie being t!te £l !)_J'"..__ day &£ o/ ll,vv-~ da)' qf tliiA 11,,,v-.,-~ J q {ILf r8-g- nt«(YIA o/ Roc/.,ingliam Counf_)•, al Court ftt'-:tt, lo sen•e as jurors upo11 lite trial o/ c/iargcd ,!1itli.fc/01z1 1• ,Ind t/1is t!tey s!tall in no zuise omit, under lite penalty qf £ roo. And lia,•e t!ten and !liere Ilic names qf said perso11s and t/1is 7l'rit. IVilnm,M~ Honse, t/1e fL4, q/ !lie Com111omeeal!/i. ~ daJ1 o/ ~ , Clal.· o/ 011r said Court, at Lite Court and i11!lie I !Lo/ year of �C -- ---~-- ----~ -- ~ :::::::;::::-:- �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. The following efpersons list C!fthe Coun£v ef Rocleingl1a111,residing remote .from Ifie place wlzere the offence is clzarged to !tave been committed, and in ollter res/xds qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnislzed yoy.. _(rom wltzdt <ou slzall !alee Lite Veniremen s1.tmmoned by you to sen;e as Jurors upon Lite trial ef~ d ~/Yv- . . . .. . ~~ charged witlz felon)', set P7:JJ/E!:' fll7l-';1:2:1f i , ~~, for tlze da_vof II,~ Tenn, r<t,{71-f , eft!te County bdnff lb, t-tm- ~ j,1_:J~. Jh,J_ JJ_--/1-U ff 1;;:::&. .L) (lNU/Y 4/i,t Ea ~ . '1J4/L . ' ;JL-Ji;; :IJ~ f/lc 11. 71__ _."/Uuvv-L., ~ '/U_ddALl Form 84-Berlin. ���.. �It you find '!Jhe pris3nar Ir you find the prisonEr the indictment be death tnan guilty of rape in the penitentiary the prisoner in the indictment not guilty but guilty his punishment which shall not less than three nor more than If you find or both. in manner & form as charged his punishment not the prisoner of assault be tine be death less than in which shall rive nor more not less you will than in manner and form as charged rape you will or confinement eighteen no0 guilty and battery o.C of rape of attempted tain which shall say so & no more- yeans. It you find guilty you will you 'lftrill say so and ascertain or continement twenty not guilty SBY in the penitentiary years ot rape nor attempted say so and ascertain five so and ascer- dollars rape but his punishment or iro,prisonment i,.p~ jail ��Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l N0 f · 35· [Code, Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. §~3989, 3999, 4000, 401I, 4045; Hurs1·s Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 546. 617-18.] ;~(O>flllflllOt\tV{~alt1'rof Yit?lit\ia, CO[J.NTY OF.............. ...... IN THE ~5c:i:FcoUR2' .... · .. e... ......... , .. TO-f!"IP: OF SAID COUJ{TY: agaillst tlzepeaceand dig77ityof tile Cr;mmonwealt/z of Fz):qinia. Upontlze evidenceof ..!!f.✓ ...1/.'..?tt~.':c, .&.~/;u. J-.... 0....... ~.l>tJJ ······G,/~""A..k,,_~t; ...... ~~-·~· ..Jh_,~ ..?.Y~U'.Y'.'. ... witness ... swom lTl open Court and sent to tlze Grand Jury to give evidence. ........ , Clerk. & Company, City, Va. �'"·:;:,. QotI\ •Ilo 11,,~~ al tl\ . INDICTMENT FOR.A ,, J,~ ~m~ { A TRUE 1/U~ BILL. 6~~ • ✓ For1•1111111. /'fa'f , 1¾r .1 ........... c=:J , Ji, '/;,-,,u,.~ 1 A',.~. �l ; �1!J 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 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed Morris Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape 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_004_078 Morris Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_111-commonwealth-v-ed-collins.pdf 167a50411bace281a0862813b4b0bc3a PDF Text Text r • STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF To THE ROCKINGHAM, SHERIFF OR /P,,.k.t ~~- Whereas ...... complaint and information TO-WIT: ANY CONSTABLE OF THE SAID COUNTY: ....... of the saicl county, has this clay mack a .Iustice of the Peace of the ,;aid count~-, that on oath before me, WM. J. POINTS, / ('-r:-R. , 190 g---,in said county, dicl of the said county, on the .. These are therefore in the name of the Commom,·ealth of ,~irginia, and bring before me or some other Justice the body of the said to answer the said complaint [.) and to be further you forthwith to Ia,\'. ~ .L,J--<,;,, ~., Summon the follo,,·ing \\·itnesses: ./4.J.t . ,~- to apprehend ~~ dealt with according Given under my hand and seal this to command .19or ]. P,, [SEAL] �r • Executed r,,,,-- ~L.c-- , 190 4 , by arresting this the above .w1mcd before Judgment day of on the . Defendant {§!J_ ~ ,190~ found~g-uilty upon the testimony on oath of -[,ff.~~-/#,,~ .......as charged ., -... in the abO\· ,,·arrant, and • �r • COMMITMENT TO ANSWER INDICTMENT. charged .......................................... and you. the keeeper ........ &.~. . ................ tnecl for the said offence before the count\· b~ due course of la,,·. •. of the said jail, are hereby court of s,ucl count\·, Gi\·en 11ncler my h~ml and seal. this required to receive into your jail and custody, be- the said that he may be and h1111there safely keep, until he shall be discharged ~t;f;- .clayof .~ ~... ... f. .. ~,J.P. 190.~ [L. S,J �f • �r • CERTIFICATE VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF OF COMMITMENT FOR TRIAL. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: ~''';;;I~ hi..ui Court of said County : T . , a justice of the peace of said connt~·, do hereby certify _ that I have this day committed Given under my hand and seal, thi · to the jail of said "' .... <JifL- day of ~,f, ~ .. , 190 ~ ., J.P. ¥7 [L. S.] ��Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : Tbe jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Const at its ... ·.... ~~·~········ ..... tern,, in the yea, 190.{ upon their oaths present that.. ...................................................................................................... & . ft~ ( against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of.. ................................................................................................... ....... ..... ............... ......... ............................................. . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. rn.i«f L (.---. v'<b.-d_: ....,,:.. , c.._ ~ fy\_x._~-t- ~~ ··················•··············•················••·· ' f!!:;A TRUE ~-~~ ' ·u(_) Foreman. tr.: h~ l~(L,, ::;rt.,,,,/J_ ,·. ,, f~~~ I, ' '\r ' I J 'I: �Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth and nnw attending the said Cnmt at its .. of ~·inia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ./J..#, ...~........ ... te,·m, in the yea, 190 ..... , upon their oaths present that. ...................................................................................................... .. u,cf./;:z~ ..~····tr'· ~/ry~~~············ 7.............. day ..... ~ ......... -----'-- on the ......... {~L did ..... ~•·· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidence of.......... ...... ............ Grand Jliry ,-in the year 190 .... ,, in the ..;.aid County, of Virginia. . . . . . ........................................................................................ ......... .... ..... ...... ...... ...... ........................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the to give evidence. · · A \" C"l:)-~ ........................................ . ~ .fk~ , ............................ ~ Clerk. - �r • _..,, ~ ~ ~ l1' ~ ~ ~ '. P► r r j tD r (" r t -I lJ C l"l1 )tJ ~ ~ r ?1 <::, i I (') 0 h :~ <'! "' 1' :~ 3 3 0 ::s ,-A-., ~ (C r-~~ ~ . E!: :r t"'l 2 ~ >' ~ ~ ~ .. �,, , . j ,,.• - • ' .'..' ' f - �.. . ,. • ' .... . . r • � 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Ed Collins Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_111 Collins Rhinehart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_193-commonwealth-v-earl-black-.pdf dbe947e927a44e99a0b4abaaaa33a2bb PDF Text Text • ., •' / -... 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' ~ ~ --... ..,. ~ ;-i !•' r � 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 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Earl Black Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect and misdemeanor desertion. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect Desertion 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_006_193 Black https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_022-commonwealth-v-el-harrison.pdf 67cdc8ba2479764557c4a60d5f1f708b 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 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 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. E.L. Harrison Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony fraud. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Fraud 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_003_022 Harrison Haynes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_024-commonwealth-v-ed-lee.pdf bc51e8e7a9162969fb8e88abe6365664 PDF Text Text ���Blood. Pimples, boils, carbuncles, sluggishness and general run down condition are to be attributed to an impure or impoverished condition of the blood. The liver, which is the largest organ in the human body, is the great regulator of the system. Through its intricate net work of tubes every particle of !.ilood is forced for purification. From the blood the liver secretes t~.:: bik, which it in turn throws off. \Ve therefore see how necessary it is to keep the liver healthy and active in order to purify the ;Jlood. \Ve cannot reach the liver from the outside and must therefore regulate it from within. For this purpose there is nothing equal to Simmons Liver Regulator which corrects the torpid liver, restores its vigor and thus regulates the entire system. Simmons Liver· Regulator is not unpleasant to take, 1s purely vegetable and perfectly harmless. �ELLWOODSTEELWIRE FENCES. The Ellwood Lawn Prnce is a beautiful, as well as strong fence, nrnde in six heights, coiled twisted cables every four inches of hei~ht, close mesh. It is the cheapest effective fence for lawns, residence lots in towns and Citic ■, for parks and cemeteriea, nr vithcreTer au ornaw.ental aa well as durable fence is d<,aired. Our agent in your town will ~how you the E11wood Pences and tell you all about thew. Write to us if you fail to find our ai;enl. 11 �ELLWOODALL STEEL FENCES. The Special Poultry and Rabi:Jlt Fence, two loch mesh, is 111orc than its title implies. It will turn boracs, cat lie and hogs. It is light enough tu make It oot expensive, it is close enough to keep lo the chicks aod is a perfect fence for all purposes, wh1ll, :.~h,~i!t::~~~lly to look after your poultry and Our agent In your town will give you lowest price ■ on Ellwood Fences. Write to us if there i■ ao Ellwood agent iu your town. 12 �Rocl<ingham Register, Harrisonburg, Va. l f S b U prena. 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J11stice of' the PP{/ce, tliP ...... lfl.d/, and in tlie 1!72 ..h..th year of' i11P Cmnmon1uenlt11. ·································~··/26Lh.dftl1!/U~.J P. ============================================== �J �• Rockingham County, ·-r- r.:..~/ . / -;.1(e Ill.!¼(, r; l ... . Z:1??..-t TO ... •...... /~ ~ .. .I. 1/tl.'72 ~~.. ,Vliereas,.e .. /. /U ./ - ./.t-./ ..I':✓..... .. l'!Clf..tf.fa ~-efq ..,.. w.ft. ..✓.at:~CJL..l'.?uzc.J.t~ ...:...................... • . ,oe: / f.~., .. £~/~ this clay rn:ule complaint . tl_ .. .·. To-Wit: .......................... of till' mid i11forJ11ation on o:1th before 111(', .. ~. )'5' ..fl, ..J... .~ ......... cl.ty or.&.f/?.fl/fd[ ..., in srticl eon11ty, If .. •.............••.. : .......• , did'. snid c·o1111ty,has ~-"~ ~ ............ y.~!:..e .................................... ~ ... . , of . . of the saill eounty, ~~f. flaHl cou11ty, that on the.~/.·~ ,4{~ Ji:~ t:tn«e.~ ~; .IM(.. ZL-f~ut.7-~~ PbtJL'ff£/~ ~~./4 . .. :.. .1~~ /.n,rr,t,:~.Mr./✓.Pr#.~.,:&.7. .·~. ~~a~/~o/ ·¥7!zL. 'JU~~::<''.~ .. ~ 76.j!//:~ 4 These arc, thnefore, in the muue of the hcncl and bring l.Jefore me, or a- ,,€ c/? • the ~:1id .. @.r ..,,,/t...Qla.. ancl to be further (j year s01tie clealt with aecordini;°to W,.,./ftJ/. P~t. . Commonwe.alth, Justice ...................... ivP11 u11cler my h:1nd a11d Htat~_Jicpublican other SPfl,J of the '- to co111J1u1,ndyou forthwith Peace of the said county, ,.•..... ......... . to !Ulswe,· the said <·ornplaint, 4 law. this.: to appre• tho body of ..J.~.llay of'. AJ'l'jltt. ~,r.--:_ ...... ~lf:':/:Z~~ -=T."1., ..../ ... _ jL. l~isonburg. _ iu thE' '. j ��• IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before the Judge o_fthe County Court o_f R°;fkingham o'clock, a. m. ,jfn tlze.................. day -···~~············-····· ef thi:;,..~~··············· IO Court o_f --.r;.i, being tlze.!l ..Uday I9of..., to testijj, and the truth to say i11belzaif o_fthe Commonwealth against ··-·····························-·······---------------------------------------------------------·············---------····························------········· who. stands fharged.with.andindifled_for And tlzis...,.~ County, at tlze Court-House, at ....L~ ..............................................................................................•........ ................ slzall not omit under the penalty vVitness, JOSEPH S. IIJESSERLE ef £rno. And iia;e then and there this TVrit. Y, Clerk o_f our said Court, at t/ze Court-ffouse, _J__...r_day ef ..fL«au,,_J,.""-·········-······-··,9a.(. .. and;,, 1/,c !/,}''"'a/ the tlw Camnwaw,a/tk . .......................... ....·fl..·'J··~·········, Clerk. Form 68-Der1in. �1 �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. Tl,e following list qf persons ef tlie Count_y ef Rockinglzam, residing remote ji-om t/1e place wltere tlze offence is c!targed to /zave been committed, and in of lier resj>ffts qualified to serve as Jurors, is furnis!ted yoC_.,f .ro ~m 21-f!t _you sltall take t/ze Veniremen summoned trial ef ~ . ~ r . ... .:.L bJ' you to serve as Jurors upon t!te ._ .. . c!targed wif/i felon_y, set !j;/1!£:::l'"'d, }2U~2~/hy~ , for lite day qf tlzL. ~--... . l~&-· 'f O / , eftl,c(O,,,,ty ,,PL h"nxtt" a~~-~--t. Ti,nn, ~,~JtLl~ ~-Jl/4JJcr~~£fJ~ 14:_;;t~ 'l!t4 )} _)Jc{~ {J J 1,ut_,._~ ,~ ~.11J/x;:;hfForm 84-Berlin. ��• IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVVEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO Vou are hereby commanded !tam, to be taken from remote from 'IF.CE SF.CERIFF OF ROCKING-I-3:-"-J:v.!: J~-t;;::; to s11111111011 a list .furnislted ~11 tlte ./vd;[fe a/ Iii" COVKT-Y -GREETING-: persons of lite cou11(J' of Rockin/(Coun~I' Court of Rocki11gha111, residi11x tlie place where tile offeuse is charged to ltai•e bl'C11committed, and qualified in all other respects, to seri•e as .furors, to attend and appear before tile Cou11~1'Court qf Rocli'i11.zlw111Co1111~v,al tl1e County Court /-louse, 011!l1c r ~ 2;tJda1 ol ~~ ,. ~ • ~ - bein{[ the 1 da_1•of t/ib.J / 10/ r~ ,-Jud t/Jis t!tey s/Jall iu 1w 'h1ise 0111ft. nnder t/1e penal/._)• q/ ~~- Court~. to sen•e as .furors 11/)011 Ilic trial o_f dw,:r;cd 1,•it/Jfc/01~1•. £ roo. And l1ai1e t/Jc11 and tlit're the 11a111es o/ said persons and I/tis ,,•ril. w,,,,,.,.J-1 m~ House. !fit, / j o/'Jivv~ da_11 of Ilic Co111111om,•calf/1. Cieri.- of our said Court, at l/1e Court a11d i11!lie 1L6 r-war o/ �.., ��17 2 ~,t 26 ___ :._ 1P61··trrf,-rr£ 2711 ...._. 3~., - 1-777·-r··:; ~~ / -- ···- -- -77777-,r#~;1-',r--r7~·.,7nz;:77.z,_q /(7 ;f).:-~-;x · , . ·1/ ·- ,. �s �' �• llurst's Standard l'orms, Annotated. l 1N 0 f · 35· Y~t:~A Vt'~ (/'lOH\Hl_'<llt\ w 1ral~of COC.A.J1 }' OF--- ····-·· .. -: - ~--······· ;;,_e Commoa11·eall/1 of .......v~£._ .A-~ & Company, City, Va. a, ·····•····· .JH J1Jl.E COU.NJ11' COl:RT OF SdlD J'h~f Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. ..... ' T0-1/JJ': CO[;'.ii'TY: f'irgi11ia, i11a11d for the body of' the ('ozmty of ... . ... 0111/1zo11· atte11di11glite said Coar/ at its .. term, ill tlze year if rt_(Joi1zst tlze peate a!ld dzjj!zity of tlze Ccmmo11Ltealt!z o/ dI , ltpo11tlzeir oat/ts present tlwt / '1/r;i11ia. l'pon tl1eerirlenceof.... ... .... tcitlless swam i1z ope1z eol!rt a11dse!lt to tlte CJ.rruzd Jury to gil'e ecidence. ....., Clerk. �~ .. -C, 0 -o~ ' . ' = = -.. ~ :r. - r--''-- -:::: I ,- :~ ~ ri & · 1 ;:: I m 2 --l "T1 0 JQ ;;.- ~ �. J l �' ) •·· � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County 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 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. E.D. Lee Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny 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_003_024 Bader Lee https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_200-commonwealth-v-dw-keller.pdf d16d7942af51eba400db790057e75db5 PDF Text Text • • To Tt1e ...t. ri1•" .. 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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 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. DW Keller Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect 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_006_200 Keller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_144-commonwealth-v-dorsey-hensley.pdf 1780af21a63b821fe3014686f83ba769 PDF Text Text �����- �r • / �- I �r • No. 1 ,._.,heoourt 111st cts the aocu ed to be innocent able doubt, an if' there doubt of the guilt acqui hirn. proven may sis,tent guilt,, i:f his the guilt theory with innocence. UJ>:ports the charge I i.s upon th+inds consistent su:ff'icient, be innocent. the he is proven of the accus however strong, reasonable th~t law prefJU.llles the guilty beyond all of' the jury any reasonable d, tl,e law makes it t,heir His gu. · t is not to be inferred vri th his vi ,t.ion, until jury weight cons:is tent with the facts or l)r bability to convict of' his nor is it or prep <11derence o:f evidence the indic-,tment, must be proven duty to but the,/ nnist be incon- Mere suspicion is not sufficient reate in hi..~ guilt,, because reason .... r:ut to warrant ao clearl, the evidence tllat there his con-is no upon which he can �i' • J �r • No. 2 The Gou.rt l)erson charged tabli!'.Jhed this in t u with s the ·ury th.a crime to be innocent bY the commonweal th b~Jond presumption o:f innocence goes entire case and P~lies having heard the evidence in this doubt of the guilt Of the r asona'ble it al is their and to acquit the all law presumes t.mtil llis guilt reasonabLe thereof, case, the h:im. and throughout and i:f jury the after h:.i.ve a accUBed upon the wh .e duty to gi e the priso111er the bene:fit es- ia doubt, th the accused at every stage every se, o:f such doubt ��'he convic oourt on o:f th~ mon ee.lth clusion top of accused in this ove beyond every fact, circumat ances eveiy reasonable cence by two witnesses a material inet. ucte the ju~ 1urther that the o:r the will"'ully with a.ccu.sed and the 1th his legal cor turn 27 Gratt. 1027. to borai.ive tlle scale presumption innocence. swart z Case, irmo- swore falsely such strong as to clearly t:as orn- and to the ex- consisten accused or by one witness of such a character overcome the oath a le doubt hyp thesis ze a the bur en is on cas~, reaso to author that and or his �T • �No 5. :a:he oourt inst ··cts the jury<_t ...----~~"'-'""-"~..J,-J, the they were t-ried whi eLOn ,; fo. ..!: l998-,. o:r _t111~ .ourt~ is. notr to be considered the ,jlu:y. in de. a.m..ining the- gui'lt Hen sle.y,; .tn _this" Dors~ hatever innocence find theyj tn:ar;· ~Y be3:ieve :from the evi of the HLnsie~s, the indictment, unless they believe false b or--im'rOeenee 'Of' the- accused, been ended, re:s·· 11at · case· bas t-.... the ace· sad, Do:rae.., Hensle,, at .as to _the gt.lilt ~ce o~ :fel~ny ~- they guilty of perjury f'ltom ~aj the y,as charged and_/ ~ro{not as charged evida:1ce or in in this in the indictment. �,, �No. 7 The court instructs the jury commonwealth to prove beycnd every reasonable exclusion of every innocence of the a0cused, of per jury \J c!harged reasonati e hypothesis that ta u:pon the t at the bur cons::is ten, Dorsey Hensley in t,lle in dictrnent. doubt, and to the with tl1e committed the crime �.... �• ! .. ' . \ a. No. The sists a ourt in wilft.21 in the statute siP)li:f,;ing instructs the :false swearmg, means not merely an evil intent are further instruction unless believe men they that and that under the the word "wilt'\11 but with ,,011.mtarily, without that t at perjur they justifiable cannot excuse, in t st ify:t.ng as charged but also that he testified with law con1 as used , a bad purpose anrl the f:ind the prisoner he not only knew at the time he made the ere :false, J. jury jury guilty in the indict- statements a bad purpose. that they �' . �... ' No. The Court instructs to be innocent until 1 the jury that the he is :proven guilt beyond doubt and if' there is upon the ..1inds of the doubt of the guilt of acquit hin. His guilt proven may be consistent sis tent 7i th his g :l.lt, sufficient_ports his the 6uilt theory innocent. if charge Lmst consistent is not the 1G not be proven suf.::icient in(lictmont, so clearly evidence le any reasonable laN makes but accused reasonal it their tc be in_-fe!':::oci bec1.use \7eight vri th the all jury Mere suspicion greater in the the .'ii h _1ic: r-;u.il t, innocence. hm1eve::: st:tong, ed, e accu pre'·1.unes the le,! duty the tl10y must facts be incon- or probability to convict/ nor of' 11is is it or prci:>ono.ern.nce of evir 1 ence but that to :-rarrant 1 there is his conviction no reason'l1Jle upon bti:s.1.n which to h, can be S1.1.1:- �Vl't r • ... �•' r .... • The Court instructs con u:rrence case. before the thi.s a convicti.on jury, case entertain his after of twelve jury that can be had, and if having the law contem:pla es in tltlis minds in the conclUsion duly ccnsidered and af er c Qtsul.tation any individual all with his of the fellow a reaaonab.11.e doi.b t as to t11e guilt dUty not of the the jury the guilt o surrender his entertain different or innocence of' the own convictions, convictions accused. mem er of evidence ju:rors, of tl1e because guilt of in shall cc sed, it is the baJ.B.n ith reference to ��• • t Instruction The court fror.1 the instructs as to t evidence brothers, tried Dorsey Hensley, unless they the in October 0 ilty believe ..., that, ment; to say, 1909", fact that nha teve:" il t or in t0cenc thff cannot he s·ore may believe of' t:ne Hen::.iley the in the in tl1is or facts they find as char('/'ed from t11e evidence to a material is jury of perjury mrore f. lsely that 1e No. 2 1/2 case inrlictment th·, t he nil fully as charged falsely accu'3ed, in the as charged indict- in the indict- ~ mt1nt, th1.t he knew at the be di<l 1 ":. wilfully the ease of -pect to u was ma tei-·b.l and for the Hensley m3.terin.l to ti ,ie/\he •7as s•-,earinc the the purpose rot'1er~, f·- cts i '1sues of rleceivinJ the in October last, trierl i:a of the cam, of that • ---- fal'3ely, cn.oo·• and that his unrl t.h'.'it jury with said in reste~ti:r:1011y �'·1/, ~ •: • , ~ ~ T '. • '- �. . . . . r • No. 3. The Court of' perjury of the there statement the instructs witress and corroborating the legal the the only accused. one witnP,SS of hiB innocence. or of 6ne witness al.2..eged to is the and overcome to proof of the sufficient, to be perjured. falsity falsity showing .r oath by one o:f tl1e accused. other thA guilt by the and circumstances, testimony all as clear- however, requirement, This As to believed the of such a character of the to e8t~.blish test1rron to facts 01, 2nd. corroborating be perju1·e<'l. if' to the same must be established or the cir01.unsta!1ces to be proven or necessary indictment scale presumption of two witnesses, applies statement, a conviction authorize testifying to be perjured, alleged of such to turn to must be two witnesses falsity ly that Jury given facts of the by material accused, Jury. was in r-act. 'true or J. tt.1...;ci. �.. �r • No. The Court instructs been penni tted i~1 thiR t ial Jury the JUI"Y that ease~ to tell ~ of the Hensley/I( i!Bnsl~y on that only not testimony false, test irnony over Jury indictment Jur.' the wi tness~s agai 1' ~ tPon the 4 td±1tl question to be perjured. a material trinl. is, the testimony trial of course, the .-1~ by the of' and is case true and gave given testimony t!'ue the or the ~ charged or false. , PY by~ to be considered was in fact of' of whether wa!3, in fact, The testimony of whether testinnny testimony character, were sworn in this on t.his on the Hensley to on the upon the question on that have to be cons..:.dered her or not was of this by ~~~ the trial as to the and is of me of Do-I?Se_ Fenslt.y unless himself same ( except qwstion to be considered as witnesses what was testified was admitted Dors y He'131"7J on that in so far ,,_.._~ ~r the trial) UJ)On the 4. by in the �'. Hen e@>----i ,, ' �r • --The cou-t 1:f any person inst_ cts the jury to ';7hom an oath occasion wil:tl.tlly material matter swear falsely or thing. that in Virginia is larr.fully it aoJ11inister on sue 1 occar1ion, is perju:r,r:d on any touching any �r • �r • The Court evidence that instr'Ucts the prisoner against Layton, alleged in the case, in that credence to giire weight the material .knd the Court Jury dil·ectly or tendAd credit case to other to the witll of some other then further such in such testimony or a.?l"J pertinent to the issue or -point to irrluce the Jury to give evidence, circumstances, of the accused tfmded OJ~ oI' to hims lf nntter, as or to 'l!!itness in the case with respect to a Dorsey -:r , • l ,./ of M. it i:fie was material • testimony the tended to prove material • to the issues to a material for, enml.gh • suc..h testi- respect i~ of no importance <b mmonwAaltl1 against as if testimony instructs any o:f the C.Orimonwealth or in pA.rt, whether was material that from the of the in whole material inlit.!r the ease the sub st anti al ::)art of the and force in that matter, the 0ase, to additional testimony tel_s beli(WA in determining then was either readier a witness they if in the of' such testimony Court port ion thereof' give that testified indictment, the in y'1testion ju~; Reuben :md Kemper Hensley mony or any portion said the Reuben, if' Jur:J the the that said m8.tters test in degree o:f mater- imor:y of the the eairl :V.:emperand Layton accused ca::ie of Hensley, it is �r • �The court that instructs Dorsey Hensley movements after the ,;1ilfully l .,aving that Jury s•.10re f' l'"lely tl1 ,.-agon at not ma terin 1 to the issneCJ involved brothers 1908) in October guilty n.s charged wilful false wagon at case said as to the movements in deteruining other b t t e jury v1hether c 1.rges in the of the t·ie may consider after ac:3- . ed wilfully indictme t. a:1 to his road ·1as of the Hensley cam1ot :fi1v,. the believe movements accused springs trial if tllcy swearir~::; '.'las as to his road, in the indictment in t1.rntifyin:; the Taylor ancl the J ry in t1e indictment in t.e the ch~rge that aftor the ace the only le::iving evidence leqving sed the in the the ~a~on si:mre falsely as to the �..' r • • �No. 6. Tl1e Court iJ1structs circumstantial circumstances the evidence, jury jury in !)roof produce by that of guilt._,. by the facts and r,:roduce on thRrflminds of the certainty, of' the commtssion exclusion that is not essential establisll',.,.hOUl.d and circumstances to the it and demonstrative absolute facts the but it is su:f.ficient, a moral certaint.y the accU11 d o:f the of a reaaonab1e doubt. jury i:f' Auch on the minds of :f'fense cha-rged, �'' -\, ' ♦, _,, f I 'Ii" ." �No. The Court inatru.cts the 7 jury as a matter are not to go beyond tl1e ev:t.dence to hunt to entertain such doubtw as are merely A reason#J.ble doubt sence of' evidence It mst It for the o essential not be an arbitrary must be serious quittal. mu.gt be based o doubt without in order to :filid a verdict and non-essential evidenc~ nor are they or on the ab- o:f tJ'le accused. to su.stain to warrant o:f conviction ito an ac- :fact or :facts circ,.mrnt~cvs. they or conjectural.. evidence, lle guilt It must be a dor.1bt o-r a material imr.iaterial doubts, chimerical upon the to proof and substantial Jury to believe U!.) at· ~aw tl1at necessary and not �.., f .. • - �... ' r p. The Court in this credibility evidence they jury dence as evenly into of it. or any ~a the to be given intelligence, statements, circumstances interest to the parties shown, t l1eir any is their apparent candor the reasonableness may deem -pr0per of or to such extent as, witnesses, the to take of the cas~ if thl)y involve(\ th i f'eeli~g and demeanor on the their the and to give as they to in determining result and all under to t.he opposite or unreascnableness on the trial., any witness to be given and :fairness, means o:f information, appearing to th~ testimony ap9ea:r8J1ce and of' the the weighf o.f t.he evi- of various in the :facts testify tl1ey have a)r1ght but their t.heir of' the weight When witnesses relationship witness-stand, es of the to the testimony consideration or bi a.a, if an 1.n arri v.:iing at a verdict ia not bo.1nd to regard balanced, have any, their that, are the aOl.6 ju of' the witnesses each otl1 r, weight s t be jury instract case, 8 apparent o:e their mirroun or deny credit the circumstances, tl1ink ; ng :vro:per. they �• j • I 0 lOo �UOo 10 .. The court believe instructs the jury 1 as u matter from the evidence Keupe:r Hensley, in th that in the Circuit Court ginia, on the 10t11 day of' October, called in the progre administered ;;€ _ said to him court,_ or by its ~ thereupon then there of said clerk testified at oath ad.I, inistered larr.fully by a court aid need be no f'· ~tner to show that, the then having tir.c the vr isoner anr that to testify cnuse at proof' u~ said in said jurisdiction said 1ras then cause, time, ;'\ testH'ied, to try - ... rms b. the anrl t at the said~ part and in t __e trial - an oath or dePlltY clerk, in v~~ of' HocJcin~hna c~ 1908, trial s a 1itness trial of la\7 1 that if they of Layton, Reuben and in said court, of' the co~-:on-!rnalth 'he did of' a felony aid case. so under ca e in and �.r .... .t .a. .. .... l �r • Ir you find the prisoner not guilty I:' you find the prisoner euilt.r you will sa_r confinem<Jnt more than 30 Hnd ascertain in t:r.e peni tentie.ry you wil! as charg·ed his say so and no nore. in the in,.:.ictment punishr.1.er:t, v.rhich rc:hall be not less than two years ten years. 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'j �1 o. // The court ...,vidence 1 ~, ))Cr t rn Ju:ry that instructs tl · t on the dint lGth 1.... fence Co1 to.: in the 0 e :ncl th'tt t o , t ·rim .. it1 t;o t11e risoner its c J. -j~k or ne. u.ty hi ~esti ony in t e ....ai icl ..., ··rt, on t: c l )tl a ores id tot- :o an tri. .1 unclel' of' pp_,-.n,h ·!. s cL iniste ·7 s sidcn tl e _ is oner le~t rade Gr· en :ode :· gon on t· c d l1 id not ~ van elt to tor lo -reen oc i" :c ~- ne .r '12d O<" in s· -;_d,..age , aid barn t 2t a t, 'o-·. b ''T a~ J'3C the nd tta as~:rnd 1 y t: c i~ t, ~, gon ·mo occ ·- ·assan 1d l st nina e- :per Hcnoley 1 ril- Fade G~een t· rt ·n s ..id or r.iaylo:r · in ·h ,.,m Ti,::~nnikc, T 1?npike s ov J~ta.kon nca:r· tbc nd t1at i..v ,ho:i.e t··e oc· in ha of in oath o: SeJtemocr, h t sa ld .nd taking abOl·t r.alf-P 1.:1e. e '1u en and sot th 'JaTcl -=-- t· c OP. o i.d --,r ")y ::.n ·c.h tho s£1. id case, ·11 .1.1 ..: 7.11Uilte nsley, •"Lth L yton, ·en e" uenr,ley af'ter 1 oc: i ,,·h m ':..':r.T ite s ri. ,.,,. Po .d loads 1808, prisoner, the rnsidnnce c :L. ction m the n:L ;ht c, ,..,d oy so.'id cm rt, no. tr. .-:.',t r.d '· e o-· s i(l Green on t1 e ,.zon ·oi. ')' Ln an c stcrly said ·r•_n Pelt, on the ni·; t of the 'ado Groen, v •. cub n, n incl.Lctment oh .,,.g- · •it --e'1'3 in the ·)u - ose o.-:going ooon-··unting, or ten o I clock, Cvunty as a ·1it.1 us and t at tr e said t .... otify :e,1~- th t 1 o wo11l spcal~ the truth Oc. tll case, that in cor a-ry ·;it Rock:ingh" d y of' ontobm", 11 '"'7o:·e "A_lsel f1·11- the·.., Cle ·k ~hr b" .. n -?ro: .,ho 1,he 11risonor, _se of' t e Co ..mmealth .., and L yton Honsl ..,•r, then o i they i1clieve if o:f octob :r, 1908, day c Ci. c·it on ben!l.lf' of the .. nd t~ t in n of Sc; · d · gon �... ;. '!. f '; t 'ir-r �i 0,.... .. ' t· o:rtto y t ns 0 ton .: r .t 1th v. uben, o· n d -',; ·t ·. ony .. K · il_ n the Y', s t e t an ·oono· s 1 '.I •·rein · 0 nor . O!'O th n to • :., aid 0~ ill: an 4b c.. "(T tri t e 1 or L yton .. n leJ, 13., to n 1th v. P.- be 1, J 1 te'"'t · 0 _on -ho i J\e id case of t 0 de t t· t - _.th .. te i .,. to . ll 0 C th .L: . :r ,..on., t e s J . tl e . ( ilt d ,.,, .., t in n· tr,. �. ./ > !, 'j �.. ,•' COMHO:t-PI:/ILTH OF VIRGINIA , COU~TYOF HJCKINGHAM,TO-fIT! IN T}m CfHCl.jIT or The jurors the bo y of the co ·t a·.., · ts present Co'.lnt County o Marcl1 term, that r, a· on "'10 the he said Hensley for in r • f'o ·the yea:r ~he s nid 1908 1 Rouben ·'·he barn · ain in sai~ u,-:i., and b ~n nsl -::,yand Xe:r app - ar ed i for a f lon:v, to-wi~, of '•ho ?Pd da r H n.sloy 1 and c r· ain ny therein, • Lay· sai fvlon fo n el !,' ,.. ·-: :f Judge nnn. K m1per ~ ·0.-:,n .:ho ·;,rifll hf'!: on 'the i:3th .J~ Ir/van of · he said in by T. N. Haas, _ensley nj_e1r· - i,:,e of Ccr,.,1.nt r .ri·' h in eri., ·,o C..)i,mtl:t larc sai' oaths county her of, for illle said in 1:he y ar 1908, or. an indicttr.ent -11L,c•rin in th sl. an in their upon the Courthouse ly ~ri_. Virginia., :909, Oc 'Ob held COUNTY: T) and no?T at ending ea h , Layt ,n Hensley, were join sept el-;:b6r in Rockingham t court 1908, cour .C'·lonio commonweal·f:h of 16 "h d . of ircui day or oc~ober, of the COUHT vF SAI n Hens and 6 , Reube , norney Hens ey a oresai c u.ril ao said s1. y and •;;as then -hero in said cou co1.U't -oh0n and --h re si v"ing 0ircni the evict.enc o h ru i:lh, ...1 Cc u:.o H he Cou :'b a:rc "'Csa . y in whoo ..ruth t, h ,he ,,rial ·o inquir a.Hd no hin rlal ru:bh, he " f' or of the said ne f lony · vrhethPr th Layton ai'or said., said Lay· Hensl i n, y, G trial ing a ~., o i ty by law ·'.o adlr. nis uor said ~~ sley u_µon the e said shonld 1ly 0 1 afor0said.., that Ghould be the lie said Circuit ca 11, an d · hare R · 1ben ,he said orn by R ben Hensley · ,hen an ·i:iha and Kmtp t> crur.e rr.a~ ·r ~ _ nd X rr.p-..r H ns is c rr.n:only known as a ro!:.l. ;-;ugon, on which "D of' ~a...,on along 1908, an· ...1e Public h road n~~ in , as 0 so 1cno1m as the of Ji g the ·· 1e said Passe 22d day wi • .a th Hocl<.ingha1l Turnpj_ko naar ir �f .' I¼,rt· • SJ:W p-r:-es att~ JO u.req -~-- ' .. . :YT A2 - 0 1 f1 .ro f1 'rr: Ov " II . s Ull I"' 'L r I on JJ \ .t 0 ... ~ ~ 'I I rt l ! . b1 . It ... - ':tG ft.t 1.t II. .c 1 tfd'rrr. .c 'l .J ' b . lan: • II l !i .[ .t .J~ J.I ..., 'I01.o H tl:I .t () 'I ' ' b.so ea 1:o b"""' fI )f.i:qrI O!II.~ 0 If r{ ,aoer rl 'I '1- .t .r .er£nsn.c,.o rI n•ro )[ BO 0 id11 0 ... i ...0d. n:o.r. no " �lI , --2-- of the barn h said Mr s said wag n s op ed o said. road. o said barn at ar1d whether :{err.:per Hem~ley Passed p rson were 0r persons along norsey west Gr n ·,o a road is :fro::. a _,oini., near von o'clock on said Gree accompanied nightl TurnPik. said last the Taylor the said i1 :r.e' · at o ·,;ha· the of the lorsey the and 1aoe, H) I'OD.d said ·.-;ent nine said Reuben stoPPing Hensley Dorsey norsey Poin :fro and near s a. of said ~ w e· ;h:'r TurilPiko and vtent into c on -from ::i.but rade a and and Wade Green left Hensley of Massanetta said the Rockinghan. SPrin junction Reuben and K n:,per Hensley in .fro:1"~,of' and east ·rade Green ot leading the said by tho ~he sa:i.n.. La.yton, f'rom said to-~1, 1i ,h d.og61 hunte1 He sley , Reuben and Kemper Hensley named Point, ard there, ·,1-~ssanetta RS sep·i err.her, and Passed Hensley or Taylor ly public Wade Green a·: between ei-L,her springs Layton, Porsey ~ tl..AA.i 7}1· Mrs. said knovm Wade -,__:z..~ sa.1d Layto the on said -bhe said is said said to 1,!assanetta S.Prin s r ad, Layton, of september, ,...1908, in company with "l'i·thou as t..ar as said o.f the said of 22d day of o-r sep ember 22, 19C8, 's r sidence the whether I and whether tt10 nny other and ·Jxemi.ses where bar residence barn tho a11d and Particularly and barn of ..,.he said or ..b,e said a·.. or n-.ar the said barn, · 1e r, sidenc n.nd 7:hether van Pelt or Kon:tPer Hensley Gree said , Heuben a d· Kerr.per H nsley ba:rn of Mrs.S~ , Reube 1 .Prerr.ises night near saio_ wagon .frorr. a . oint a d r.ear springs the a -oint Layto near and whether ay o , Rouben and Kemper Hensley ·;.heir of ·t:.he said of said ·: e sa · d l,ayto Wade said c1,ed by a roac1. lf_\:1.di 1g or Taylor f:riP at sa · d wagon, the waa.e Green on the night nd road, in barn beyond east inters SiJrine;s said oint and said Pelt a 1d 1·Jade Green were with Hensley of' the Va11 Pelt, 'he their {eub n and Kemper Hensley road said tir: t.i1an .1e said in or accompanied tl e said the .J~ m.Van or Taylor · n o I clock he wood.S springs of' said ,., 1,J- night of' s p ~ertber 19 8 until and thereupon, " he said Dors about twelve Hensley, o'clock being of ·Lhe srur.e nieht, s orn as a ·,idtness, 11e, �uq ~iJGLS:-1.00lJl ::m:rc.rDOLOGA ,C}JO pe:ru~ H8118J01'.' 8!.lOLll' I,· T. us~ ~e~pa.. TD')8 1.n·.(l:rJ .... 'l .,j 3"p0!1,{l ,CA'.81.hC O I CJO(.;]~ f!8 oi:. ,. JJfl'lJ.QfrJ q' Ia'A 'TOL })0:L ..,g:rq :rJJ v:,o r .... q T OlJ .uqo r·:i. 0(. l!~~ u I o:-oc.J( t::..Oill HJJLs.q: ~" 00011 L ps:t.r c!JTG P.~0 '"\"' ., ·f~"t ~OU JJll. ,-,--rr -r-;-,:l.. r '·' T fl7'0!'r U"IT!' f•TC; ""r.. L'""! Q.LE'1GlJ e ~-J.D.Cl'.P :2~.r:c~. ~ I ( (,'a ;•_i~lJ rp , ..o~· - I.:, .' IC, -,)...,1( ~ <-'TJ'f ~ •·:r 1··0s:. - . 83' - -......___,. " .- - . - ··- ~ _, "-· ,._ ·- ~ r<ri,~...,..,_ .. H~ T ~ q , '.TfO.t!U ...;.l., .cue 1;0Lae1\. LO""'"T,~J. L uq ff_;;"q Tt '} J - 8 q T ( lHJ~;.. au:r ~ 0~3 0 r.J~"L • µ Sou acobceg .... lJ ... Ot -!1JJ \ .}Jb t:JJGL ---,·~' ~ --'l--.... --n ~hri AB.id tr1nl in ~he ~'"'unty aforesaid, and .COITU!JJ0ly depos( ~ ~ feloniouoly, wilfully �JJ 8 u 0 .,. J .. nn snid -n !'ifil .. in ,.. and coITU.Pilly depose on the nieh that J1inzs, Hrna, .. e, year Green, left near he, of u:1e said ing, 'l'urnPike ade GTeen t.. e two horses -bo · , and tlrn and iJhere "as· Layton, said the 1<.own as road in which wagon ,,·ere hi "tchod he, l a .9ublic in o the said go or ten nine o.nd 'Vade Groen were overta1con c7r a. d ·,hat II ,he said Green .for ..s.he~,1ll'Pori half-Pac gon going ~:i.:::;ley ··:e. e driving ·y11ic 1 ·t•as a n w wag Wad Green and o b b_ayto , Reuben and Kall'J.i Ko:r.:p, r P.t abou· Hensley of t11e said ,,ho residence in corr.Pany with .', of "'1e uaid Dorse 1n the 22d day of •op ember, norGey Hensl and :that he said .h.a Ro C kiHgh ~he said ~he residence of o-oing coon-lun o'clock, lfi ~r,unty aforesaid, :feloniously, '7{11:fully ~ . \, ·_soly S"'lore and ta i:fied., arr.onB: o :~he-r 1 auben and ,o a ::-oad wagon on said Do. :.:my Hensloy and wagon body and rod., ·ri'i h he said Rockingham Turn.Pike where a Public road ne a or T~ylor ·:n said over 1 said ~~ l! Pu.bl· c road No t o oi .!.her n a he said leads t t e _1 sout!-::r, rd in 1.. ben and Kerr.Per Hensley on sai dogs, i1 front and. ear.3't of naid Taylor h 0 s ·d arn, o an alone of of 1/i:rs. 8 le . - o::- K .por Hens- barn Gaid hi . firs.~~ 0. t ar d ,ha h , ht, aid Lay "i:h -ca or Taylo" '.iJL e O I said. HockJ.ngham TurnJikc, ad I'. .u ni ·b, · s SPrings hirr. and to rn springs or said roo. d and ,he oaid c rtain asoan·t i1 ere, Wade Green, n wher and ace Green af ·0r 1 aving -sa- of and ·,vhich had accorr.panied company w hey passed -r1"'r o Massa e y a d SPrings TurseJ ediately ,e in Lay -on, 1 euben r He s ds i. Turnpil<.e to Jll:assa- sai.d harn ~1 1e said y and y nbnrg ·.hat the wagon in wl11cl1 i,hey were riding or the said wagon or and Kerr.p r Hensl he, H sley, ( r l•y the Hon:, ockingham aid bar and ::.a • w Dorney ea~;-;, of Harris in r:o travelli a."1d. K s "op on sa · d triP out miles ng am T Van Pelt' s and tl ai; ey got a:::.d.that ube Van Pol.,',..,, did not abou-': four from ·a.110sa · d leaa.s H)c in', I SPrinzs, Layton, V3 to a ;hat Lay ,or., Pieco of a or Taylor by ai c1 of hunted �-vf • • .t l .trt �, r -4- r-Lrn11~h the n.bouil t,·:elve o'clock coon, for !'\!:.id. wood 01· said residence tlle said 22d oa Dorsey b t' tI1e said said of' , 1908 1 Dorsey acco aloLg r id a.t. a1 y o herho n± Lay on, said public Van Pelt' night lcy road by or n ar he said in o.f septorr.b barn, the barn 'i11lere Jy S#\ir! rUPtly and n ben and Kempe-r Hensl- s ro pa.,s 22, 1 swea= falncly, sr,es eviience. 1908 the / \ by said S~ s ...d 1 szane 1 tna t of' bnrn e said i, :.rs .. said agon occUP1od Laytoz, Reuben and 'TT\. JI.rs. v~n Polt aforesaid, 1r f side cu~ove in a ·, ngon al2.._ne ,h did Dorr;ey Hens county in tne ~"'2ZJ~ and .fact o.r said 11 said .r on said 'l~pr-r •,v· 1ou·b uto:!:JPing near en and the.re, lid reloniously, ilf'ul_y o:::mit perjUTy and 5~ !':\ Henssaid upon the and cor- against tho peace y of ·u:1e corr. on eal -r-h of Virginia; Upon ',he ·••i,n ruth trial digni id the east east said he aH • r said of Rock;in.gham Turnpik ::>2d of .f a ·e o~, nor ~ house Dor any 'y~ _,,,'.,,,,,) Green's hereas · he nigh 1.n : g :for~- ~o ~o .:. a _ oint f Hensley -· (-en o "ad and ''ade Green , Hensl until nigl1,. of sep .err.bor 22, 1908, in .+.r1.th and in .r~.c.. neither Gre n left n o'clock fro:r. abo l,, vidence {#-,~, r:worn in oP£m court of £.Rc,<7"~ , ✓-., wt?:;.--.f.ll~ f'aa1-<4<, -3!:z,,,,,. ?l;d,,_, 71£- '!t,;,,,c;r,~,_ and sen o he Grar.d ,,ury o g·ve �... . i.t ! 0 . "' t .., a 1 .._ 11.t 0 0 rJ 'I . b .b ' ~- ~ -1 .b o ! > - ,. J: rI IO ~ 1r~ ·d ~ '! ~1 ..t - ,:j. H n t! q ·o ' II b -'I 0 .t • .l: ... b .i: ~.[1;.s;c.tn.r '£ r ... .I.i,. . bl b. u 'J C rt B bI IO r OU !1 V �r • • .. • • I SUPERI~TENDENT 0:F' THE VJRGINIA PENITENTIARY. Sm: It appearing that ....... a prisoner confined in the Virginia Penitentiary tence pronounced ~0 ...........- ................. . for a term of ............. ···-······· .......... _years, under sen- by the Court of.. .... ..................... at the ............................................................................................................. term, 19 ... 0 .......... ......... has served out half of the term of imprisonment for which .............. ,......·······-············was sentenced, as shown by the prison records, and it further appearing that the said....................... ..... ......... ................ . ...No ......................................................................... . is a fit person to receive a parole, and having furnished satisfactory ................................ wil1 not be dependent upon public or private charity: "\Ve,the Board of Directors of the Penitentiary suance of authority that now therefore, of the State of Virginia, in pur- vested in us by Act of Assembly, approved during the remainder of assurance March 7, 1904, do parole the .........term of sentence, upon the following conditions- viz: That ............................................... sha11 at all times during this parole conduct ........ . ........... ...... .self as an honest, sober, peaceable, industrious, accept and continue in the employment tificate hereto attached; and law-abiding citizen; that .. secured for ............................................ as per employip.ent cer- and that .............................................. shalJ at all times be respectful and obedi- ent to ................................................... employer., and..re.p.ortjn.wi:itin to ..the Supe.rintenden.t ..of.the..P.e.nite.n- o- .. ...t.i~~TY ..~.t..J.~;1~t ..onc.e ..a.montl1A ·······/2 ..................... /# /'J7~ ·····•·· ·r··························"-······························································································ h•·········•····························· President . I understand .................. No ................... . £ ::Lc.·······'··· .................. 't!/4LJ(ti ............ . Witness,~ .. I • . Board of Directo~ the terms of this my parole and agree to perform all its conditions . . )'i'.~:/~~······· Date........... .. ·············•·•··· ....... '.k-:.~.......... .!...'l...//.. .. ,,if �,&~ P~ ::H'TLE ...l0N2: 1911 D. :F-I.LE£ MAR':'Z ___, ~ . ..... ,'!'°'.-"'!-:;. .-• .... . .._. , CLERK : > .' . .. � 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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Subject The topic of the resource Felony Perjury Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_144 Hensley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_133-commonwealth-v-dillie-armentrout.pdf a2360aefd1f3cc90ac88c5fe52d9e52f PDF Text Text • r News•REGISTER, r .... . / HARRISONBURG, VA. • COMMONWEALTH ARREST WARRANT. OF VIRGINIA, ~'oarnGHA>< } · TO-WIT: Cou7: ~ 6~ " '- To ~.L WHEREAS,.~ ...__,c ~ ..... .... ........of complaint and information on oath before me, ...... ~. the sa;d county, has thfa day made ................ .a Justice of the said county, that [:;~~ ~~~~·········· .. of ,aid Gmnty • of the said county, on the ..... 1..~ ....... day oL. ..~· ....... 190.'1--··• m the said county, did T~,~~n,=;;~::::1:n,~';!~i~~;t~' and bring before me, or some other Jnstfoe of the.said County, the body of the said .... to;;;.swer . the said complaint, and to be farther ' ·•···•·•········ ~ .... p dealt with according to law. to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my band and seal this on the examination t.7~ .. day of. to summon ~.a.,./:3,~ ·'··· .... L.k;___ ~. 1"7°. ~•··········•·I·•···· And you are required /·~ touching the said offence. 1.................., in the year 190.y.. ........ ········ ······· ················· ········· a~ ... J. P [SEAL.] �• .. .. ,'' l ~ ~ ! d t~· , l Commonwealth ~ ~ ~? '- arresting °') , '· l ~ '{ . ~ J'l ····•····•····· {' -V Executed ~ ~ I .... ' , Q - " the wit.hin Z'!Jarrantb)' and deliven·ng the bodf ',/.~--~·, before&fflci_~----a justice o.f Rockingham 1 County and by summoning tl1e within named wit- J______ ___ _------- nesses in person, this _____ /1-&nscajle o.f Rockingham ; ((!'7~ Std' (ozmty_ �c;PH,~O ' 1() (/>J- 'V ,~ J() 0 ./~) (f /(1] 0YJ Cl I. () �$~✓~/4 .2/ku-d/.ff?§CJC-c~'?c:4 ~ff/,&uc-tmt? ~ TJ--10S.H. BURKE, Agent, Rooms 201 and 202, First National Bank Building, HARRISONBUII.G, VA. CL/ ~vM~rz)~ ?/J~pY§J if ��$~nad/.f ~//a?&t¼ stbotfbu:/t/, ~f/Jac?tc; A{;fama c;,~ ~(9t THOS. H. BURKE, Agent, Rooms 201 First National and 202, Bank Building, HARRISONl3URG, VA. o~~ ,,t}~g/Cddtm-P � 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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dillie Armentrout Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_133 Armentrout Grandle https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_251-commonwealth-v-dennis-shifflett.pdf 3b8fef6b6423ac7d7ac764e879a1a3a2 PDF Text Text • •• • • 11'! O!ID:l'R 07 COUM' .n;:;:r ':l!!I'..!, 1923. Report Car #r.,n;;,132, Fo?"d ':ouring l!ale • Clerk, $ 120.00 • }.20,9( 5.CO :c.oo 5.50 1..co lC.50 Pre.::du= fee to cr!icer, 25.00 Sto::--af;e, 3 a:os., 10.58 Coate cleen~!:& up r-eckao:e BJ! p:l.lling Si!e.=!ft's in ear, 22.50 11.co Co.:ma., '!o ~ Stat.e, bu..-n, Cle:-k, pd. : • ?. 21.ae.k- 19.00 f ~eritf 120.00 ot P.ockllJ€i:a.'!I Count;. �t t ~t> ~ I 1h ~ }. '-.J '- ~ . ~ • c:; • ~ • • • - -. • t I.~r~ i~ ~ ~ ~ ~ t � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County 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 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dennis Shifflett Description An account of the resource Report of sale of vehicle. Subject The topic of the resource Report of Sale 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_251 Haas Shifflett