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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1871
Title
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Commonwealth v. Noah Rayer
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Felony
Theft
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_024
Rayers
Weaver
-
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Noah Rodeffer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1900
Subject
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Attempted rape
Description
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Defendant charged with attempted rape.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_021_041
Rodeffer
Sutphier
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_054.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Noah Siper and Sally Ann Looker
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1855
Subject
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Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
Description
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Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation.
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_054
Looker
Siper
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Noah Smith
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1876
Subject
The topic of the resource
Shoot with intent to kill
Description
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Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_019_020
Smith
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_061.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Noah Whitezel
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1866
Subject
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Grand larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with grand larceny.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_016_061
Whitezel
-
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1907
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Norman Loving
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
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
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_095
Chesapeake Western Railway
Loving
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_071.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. O.B. Cooley
Date
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1911
Subject
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Contempt of the court
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Defendant charged with contempt of the court.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_071
Cooley
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STATE OF VIRGINI A,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHA1t , to - wit :
I n t he Ci rcuit Court of sa id County :
The gran d ju rors in and f or t he body of said county of
Rockingham and now attendi ng s aid Court a t its Octobe r term, 1926,
u:pon t heir oaths do :p resent that O. D. Smith and Jesse Moyers,
withi n one year next pri or t o the fi nding of this i ndic tment , in
said county of Rocki ngham , did unlawfully manufactu re , sell, offer ,
keep , store and expose for s a le, gi ve away, tran? port, dispense ,
s olicit, advert i s e and receive orders for ardent sp irits , a gainst
t he peace and di gn ity of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia .
The jurors a f oresa i d , upon t heir oa t h s a f oresa i d , do
further pre s ent that O. D. Smith and Jesse Moyers, withi n one ·y ear
next pr ior t o the f indi ng of t his i ndictment , i n the said county
of Rockingham , did unl awfully have itjtheirfpo ssession arde nt spirits,
a ga i n s t t he peace and di gnity of t he Commonwealth of Virgi nia .
The ju rors afo re s a id. , up on t h eir oaths af oresa i d do f urther presen t that O. D. Smith and Jesse Moyers within one year next
:p rior to t he fi ndi ng of t h is i n dictment , in the s aid county of
Rocki ngham , did unlawf ully receive ardent spirits , a gai ns t t h e peace
and di gni t y of the Commonwe alth of Virginia .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. O.D. Smith and Jesse Moyers
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Ford Roadster
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box6-012
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Moyers
Smith
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1910
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Commonwealth v. O.P. Fairchild
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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Felony
Assault
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_006_160
Boyers
Fairchild
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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1925
Title
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Commonwealth v. O.W. Baugher and Herbert Brannum
Description
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Defendants charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_009_269
Baugher
Brannum
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNl'Y OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in
and for t he bo dy of the county of Rockingham, and now attending said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their oaths
present that O. W. Wiseman, within one year next prior to the
finding of this indiot rnent, in said county, did unlawfully
have in his possession two gallons of (what is commonly called
home brew) ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of G.
A. Lawson, J. L. Dirting, and
w.
E. Thurber, witnesses sworn
in Court and sent befor e the grand jury to give evidence.
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O. W. Wiseman
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October term, 1930
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
wit h all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, pl~ce, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt wit h
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and ·
the return thereof, as required by law.
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
th~ Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
no:r more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the ' hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirfts and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwealth : · Any person claiming any of same mu st file a written claioi stating
particularly the cha racter and extent of his inte rest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for de te rmination, and declare
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2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other s ub stance capable of being used, in the m a nufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the m ash (after taking a sa mple ) shall be
d estroyed, and th e fac ts and artic1es seized repo rte d to the P rohibition Commissioner and
(A copy of this
Co mmonwealth'.s Attorney.
warra nt and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containe rs disposed of as in No. 1 above.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
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Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e above n amed p er son found in possession
th e reof) a nd by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and th e re turn he reon on the ____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat.
auto or Bagg age, or a s case may be
Thi s matter se t fo r hearing on the ________ day
of ______· ---------------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of o wne rship or interest in any of. the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compli a nce with the law , the same are hereby .adjudged
and declare d confiscated and forfeited to the Commo nwealth.
Given under my h a nd this ________________ day
as front door of h ouse, do~r of room or premises
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Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
been filed to c ertain of the said things herein seize d, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
th e claim particularly d escribed, are hereby certifi e d to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
3. If Ardent Spirits a re b eing transported in an automobile, boat, wago n, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Arde nt Spirits and containers shall be preserve d a nd the vehicle shall be delivered to the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
P r ohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and c ontainers disp osed of as provided in N o. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.)
for dete rmination, and the said things unclaimed
are h ereby adjudged and decl ared confiscated
a nd forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my h a nd thi.s _______________ day
of -------- ----------------, 192 ____ .
Title of Magistrate
4. A copy of this warrant anq the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. O.W. Wiseman
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box9-011
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Wiseman
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Obediah Layton
Date
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1813
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Swearing
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Defendant charged with swearing two profane oaths.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_022
Layton
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1905
Title
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Commonwealth v. Odessa Lee
Description
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_004_059
Kiser
Lee
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COMlvIONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUN 'I'Y O I ROCKINGHA M, to - wi t :
In the Circu it Cour t
f said Coun ty :
The jur ors of t he Comm on eal t
of Virg i nia in a nd
:ftor t he body of sa id coun ty of Rock ingha m a nd now a
ttend i ng
s a id Cour t at its June term, 1932 , up on their oaths
do pr e sent
t ha t Ol i n Shan k , who wa s here t of ore, t o - wi t , on ctob
er 20 ,
192? conv icted of viola ting t e Proh ibiti on Laws of
t h e State
of ·v .irg i ni a in the Mayor ' s Cour t of . . arris onbu r g , and
ho was
t hen a nd th0re fi ned
said coun ty , ~
100 , did , on or ab out June _ _ , 1932 , in
unla wful ly oper ate a n autom ob ile while unde r
t he i nflu ence of a rden t s p irits , a ga i nst
of t ~e
h e pea ce a nd dign ity
omrnonwea lth of Vi rg ini a .
This i n di ctme nt is fou nd on the test i mony of E. E.
Ki ser and h , P . Cu r r y , witn esses s worn i n Cour t and
sent
befo re t he gr and jury t o g i ve evide nce .
�Ope r at i ng - 2 d offens e
Comm onwea l t h
v) Indi ct ment
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Ol i n Shank
r,Ii sd emean o r
.June ter m, 1932
A True Bi ll :
Wit nesse s E. E. Ki se r
. P . Curry
D. W. Earma n
Comm onwea l t h ' s Attor ney
�Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County, To- Wit:
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ufficiency, c'ame bef~re me, .
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the -.ise of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waved their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this conditi
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
IN
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who stands charged1
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Witness , J. ROBERT SWTTZER, Clerk. of our said Court, at the Court House, the
day of . ~
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Olin Shank
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
plead guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box10-015
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shank
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ef10b53c9eb1cd1a8571ee3fd2810574.pdf
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STA'11 E OF VI 1GII Ii. ,
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In t he Cire lli t Cou rt o f s a id Cou nty :
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The grand jtir ors in a nd for t h e b ody of
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o f Rock ingh tim, aud now l;! tte ndin g said Cou
Oliv er J . Heat wol e with in
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one year nex t _prio r to th e fim ling of t h
uf a ct ure , sell , ofre r, keep ,
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nspo rt, disp ense , sol icit ,
stor e and expo se for s &le, g ive aw1:.,. y , "tra
s piri ts, aga inst the
adve ttis e a nd r ecei v e ord ers for arde n t
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p eac e a n d d.ign i ty of t he Commonweal th of
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and r espectively acknowledged themselves to ·b e indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia,. in manner and form following, that is to say: the said
______ Oliver J .__ Heatwole _____________________________________________________ in the sum of
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severally waived the benefit ,o f their Homestead Exemption as to tl1,is obligation, and also 1yaived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this ·S tate, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
______ ..Qli_,rer_...,I,. __lieatw.o).e. ________________________ shall make default in the performance of the
conditions· underwritten.
The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above bound _____________________ _
______ ..Q.li.Yer__,I.._)!e~.t.Yt.ol_e___________________ do and shall personally appear before the Circuit
Court of .Rockingham on the __ fi.r.s.t__day of the ____Qc.t..o.b.e.r. ____ :: ____ ::______-_____~ ___ Term next .
thereof, being the ___toth __ day of_ ____Qc.tJtbe..r________________ l92 3 , at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer a bill of indictment to b e preferred to the Grand Jury in and for said
County against him the said ______ ____ .Ql.i y_er __J__.__lj:_e.a_tw.o.l.e ____ ____________________________ . .: .:.:::·.
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whereof the said _____Qli."{[er__,r,._.fies..mo.l.e. ________________________ stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and! year first above written.
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The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Oliver J. Heatwole
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-012
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Heatwole
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/4e288935f826768a20fbe2514dcc2dfd.pdf
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_LTH OF VIR I NI ,
C UNTY 0
CKINGH [, to - wit :
n the Circuit Court of said Count
he grand jurors i n and for the body of said
county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its June
term, 1929, upon their oaths do present that Oliver Knicel
and 1.r rie Knicely , within one year next prior to the finding
of t h is indict ment , in the s aid county of Rockingham , did unlawfully have in their possessio n about two gallons and a half
of ardent spirit s , against the pea e and dignity of t1e Co monweal t }. of Virgi nia .
Th s indictmen t is found on the testimony of
John Logan,
Cour
• • Curry, and
• F . Newman, witnesses sworn in
and sent before the grand jury to give evidence .
�ossession
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Commonwealth
v) Ind.ict.rnent
Oliver Knicely
Marie Knicely
.:isdemeano
June term , 1929
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Oliver Knicely and Marie Knicely
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
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RcPr-box7-082
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Knicely
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_259-commonwealth-v-one-dodge-roadster-car-engine.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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1924
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Commonwealth v. One Dodge Roadster Car Engine No. 532057
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor violation of prohibition laws.
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Misdemeanor
Violation of Prohibition Laws
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rhodes
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1930
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ora Mumbert and Charles Shoemaker
Description
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Defendants charged with felony assault.
Subject
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Felony
Assault
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_010_321
Mumbert
Phillips
Shoemaker
Turner
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ONWE LTH OF VI RGI NIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGH
, to -w i t :
I n the Ci r cuit Court of sai d County :
The jurors ofth e Commonwealth of Virg i nia i n and
for the body of Roc k i ngham County and now a t t end ing sa id Court
at its
pril term, 1 930, upon the i r oa ths present t ha t Osby
:hfou ray , who was heretofore , t o- wi t , on Septembe r 4 , 1 923 , co nvicted of violat i ng t he Proh i b ition l a ws of t he Commonweal th of
Vir g i nia i n t he Ci r cui t Court of Roc kingh am Count y , and wh o VIas
then and the r e sent enc ed to pay a f i ne of two hundred dol l ars and
t7serve ~or a per i od of f ive months i n ja il , d i d , with i n one year
n ext prior to the find i ng of thj_s i ndic tment , in s ai d count y of
oc kingham , unlawfull y and f e l oniou s l y receive a n d have i n his
p osse s s i on ar d:e.n t spirits , a gainst t he peace and d i nit y of the
Commonwealth of Virg i n ia .
Th i s i nd ictment i s fo und on the test i mony of --C're or g@
Law s on , W. E . Luca s~, and J . L . Di rting ✓
, witnesse s sworn i n Court
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�THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
1'0 THE SI-lE.RlF'F OF' ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, GREETINGS:
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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 Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Osby Moubray
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
2nd offense
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box8-068
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Moubray
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2caf5e4608f28910c683a2ece6df8f4e.pdf
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Commonwealth of Virginiat
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwe alth of Virg inia , in and for the
body of the County of Rockingham , and now a~t end~ng the Circuit
Court of said county,
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia~
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that Csc a r Adams,a~ i as "Ja ck" Adams , on I)ecember , 5 ,
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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 Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Oscar Adams
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1918
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box1-033
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Adams