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CAB.TCJCA'n~. t~ J 1 1~ 1 -i t .. ~ ~ 1 ~l"' J ·l I ~ ~ ~ i t '!ii'~ �The Commonwe,..~~~f To the~ Virginia. o~ District---Greeting, ierebu co1n111,anileclto sn,nmon . ..... . ~ ./'~- ~tfJ~ to uppenr befo:e µr-;-/.._~~ ~ 1- r1.-""C-D--'L< .. ~~& i~1,r1, certain · , 190 l~' r~~ , a Ju,stice M /lld~ g--,to -~, testify 111.,atta of controvel'S!f in ~ependi,ng . ....on the and the truth of said District, ..:Lka6, at day of to say on behalf of and unrlete1'1nineil, behree11 ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ _/ .,fnrl this ~ then anrl ;,;ae rifs ~ 'f~ .......... , 190 r, Witness r[(ly of shall i,11110 Il'i.se omit, 1fl'rit. nncler the penalty ~,,. of £100, ,11.ndthare , ,Justice of the Pe((cc, the / /~ :J:z ~tr of the __ f}omm,onwealth, .Lv--: f~~~/ ..J·, P, micl in the 1 �Executed,Feb 17./1908.By Delivering Acker &Jacob Baker.Each of the within to Charls in person a true nopy summon, _1£1_..£:;,/l_~A:,_--DeputyFOr, E. J. CARICKHOFF. S. R. 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Rep. its that case al though against of any reasonable the burden the doubt, acct::.sed, yet where upon or atte:-:..;pt,s to Prove an alibi said alibi rests upon said Corr.rr..onwealth 88 Va. page 304. 46. rests Curtis Curtis said in his Reedy. u.:..oo1 defense ��.. ___ 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 .... ?.'?f.~-: ........................... !. term, in the year 190 .. ngon their oaths present that .......... ,.~················· ................ .~ ..................................................................... ~ . . ;~~ ........... . ·, ) ...l~.f.! ...J~.......~.h.o.t! .....r~l.o.n..i.o-u.t;;ly ....~.nr,!....'.'ti..th..... t.h~.1~....t:r~.?J.ir.~ ..... ?f9.r.f::.t.h9.~ ":h.t..... 9:.i.¢.: ....§.hQot ..Qn~ ...?.1...:t..i.;.P ..../\..~ ...:i:i.~4.:. ~t~~h . ii.tent hir-. t.lle SP..1d Philin . ························-······•············-··••···-············••···························••·······7. A! ............................................ eed.v t. ........... . 0 f" 3'1" t-l e.,...e to rr.aii:: d..; .i:r e , ......c:1..:t.9.?, · 0 11 · .r..i.,,,,.,,. · - ............................................................................ ..... ,~....,................ ~ ....:................... ,........... , .......... ,,.,~' .....l._,VJ' ..... ..,.......~ .....?,,.D....... . ··············-·--···············•-·········· ············•······---·······- ...................•................ ········-····•·················•· ············· ·································••········ ·························••· ·····••··········· ··················· . agamst the peace an cl d'1gm·t'') of the Commonwealth . of Virginia, ~a ~4····;1·,.············/' Jl~q.h.017!;...~!!! Upon the evidence of.If:: .... ···· ~#~/ ............... .~.~t.((_C!:k ... Grand Jury to give evidence. 1 ~~/? ..!1::Y.~~ ,,t;-%; witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the { ····································································· Clerk. �.• l . '' • • f . .' .. ' . • Ill, 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. Curtis Reedy 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_005_125 Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_058-commonwealth-v-cora-lavender.pdf d442518819d7d183635a9475447b109c PDF Text Text ( I 'I~~ , I l -l ,{ L [;r.. ,. I ; " l ( - (, t f (I..t r I I 1:: I l a t {t j \. , I .t ,.. �.! l r I ' ,,'\ �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f • o. , 3:,- [Code, J 11urst & Company, ! Pulaski City, Va Indictment. §~3989, 3999 .. 1000, -101r, -1045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (_;), 540-5, 5-16, 617-18.] --· ... , J'0-11'_[J': COlJ'J'Y: tile Comnw1ww,ltlzof f'irgillia, ill all(/ /or tlze body of tlze Co(J11tyo/ -'""""~,.. ..... -._.._e ----, ~~ a11d/lOt/' atte11rlill[J file said Com"tat its term, in t!lf year 1,10,r , upo11tl1eiroaths prese11tthat @~~ cf!~ agai11sttl1epeare all(/rlt/;11ityof tlte Ccmmo!llrealtlzof I 'imillia. ~ ?toitrzess swom in open r1ourta11rlsent to tlze Gra11d'Jury to giz'eez,ideare . ., Clerk. �11 II i t~ t l J i I j -n C ~ =· ,- :I: ~ _,; C )> -, ~ -~ C -~ CD r r ... -,.. c::,' --. ~: "' "' ;,,,, ;::o rn ~ ~ ,.= ~z ,_. ~ 0 c=; -l 3: m 2 -l -r; 0 ;,o ► ~ ~ ,-J C• ~ � 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. Cora Lavender 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_058 Hoover Lavender https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_293-commonwealth-v-con-warble.pdf deb39efb4ac1cbccec12bdd5f311b41d PDF Text Text UJ •lµp,,,,,. /, {flrr lh.r .lu,lf# r;J'/1,r ('ln,u.l l.l ,11 , l)Ul't11f. ,if /{) t.1'r-lc,rl.·," ilJ ,~., l/JJ •IIJJI ""' ,,,J,.,•t(tn.fl, A,:j_,;_I!_ ,Irr, r/i,- JJ"'"',,,,, bdlalf u/ ,,j~ Co,,,uttt;nweoa,,lt (_ ..... , '7J-,--t /, ,,e_.t I,, rJ111r~tti f-.,/Jl,1 and lhn,• ll,{1 ,n .. , "" (',.11rl_,.••f R•"'l.l4flt,u,, 1t:_ l,... 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Q :; -- < ::, H :::s D ,," 8 " <" "- .,0" n 0 ... ~ .., " 0 " �sd- 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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Con Warble 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_009_293 Warble https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_043-commonwealth-v-columbus-lee.pdf 39348b54afa77d4bfbe879a3b13405c7 PDF Text Text r • Everett Waddey Co., Stationers and Printers, Richmond, Va. r Form ) No. 513. ,· .. �r • l<'ORM No. 513. JUSTICE'S CERTIFICATE TO CLERK 8F- n,:1t. ,I vi 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 1903 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Columbus 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_043 Lee Liskey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_191-commonwealth-v-clyde-l-armstrong.pdf 45ce59881c88def0157ba14c03333b16 PDF Text Text f •• I 4 U\l\lt"\\I \I 111 l•I t11111,,:1,,,11\\1, \IH1,t,1\ 111, fl • \, \'>. 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"' 1111 ~I .. ta .. 1 I ,, L1 I h ,,, P•rcay 1"f. lli••rfl i 1n t- 1 '1.'a.l..t.er J.r. f":ol ,, u.n ~, ,, C .. .Araontrou Jnn. •·12 L,IIGl<•u• ditt malicrioualy ,nd l'a!ontouuly t..hrow .1. u+...one ut Bultimure an:1 0) o tra•n, ?lo. 1J·1, ,1 nlx.ed rrei;ht. nnd r·.:i.nuen-:cr tr~b, wherdby the 11ra or Tr-. '" Jol n E. '1011.a.r:k, 1. J•~usottnt"'cr on said train wu.s dnt.lanr~ure.1 .,. "" ,1 .la.l and ... L. I el I, !'irat ,,I I I• l I I Percy !I. !!ern,l un 11 '"L < ' 1 " 'f - ,i .... ,. ·1 t f.,1 I n d l ., ' I "1.,, L �' • • •• • Coamonwea-:th 78. • ( ~02:1i J!..1..-,•~aC. r.alt •r ll. ~eat •..r.-:cn~rou• . Cole and cy :r. 'err.don. 1 •er- � 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. Clyde L. Armstrong Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor assault. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor 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_006_191 Armstrong https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_113-commonwealth-v-clinton-crist.pdf af9402bc9a72e2615595c1ae5d7e9662 PDF Text Text ��vs. Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockinf!ham County, the original papers in the above case. ~ , a~ ---····································· ����f • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D 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 ................... Q. term, in the year 190 .. upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ YJ~ ~- ............ ·······-••·•·· . ·················-·· .. I i I 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 ... , "'· . { INDICTMENT . ~ L/ fa . .. , • • ... o,1 ""' ' 1· - . ,. ~ vv..,,,. ........ 'L/ , '-./LA/ ... 'i 1 I I'-'-"~~-~--• J '/' J -~·-:··--,~-~--··········. ~ /) 0 ff 7 -. r l ~ Ck. I ················~---······· •-., \ I i ~ ? I L.--'V rv-v ··········•·······-•···························· ~ - Foreman. nlJ. 1' J f f ~~ ~ ' t-Ld I"//( 'Vt1--n---'7'/4 , o ,. , r l~a-rt?l cv~A--rp,,-ypA--1 _.,,,/ IJ ~ ' . ,, ·) ):3, fi-r1 tfl i "-1 1 A-,?; v 1,: '- I l ~~ .~ 4 r ' it V I \ ~1 l l r 61- � 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. 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Cc••"· "n,J l•f' 1UIHI• ill I'"'""'' l"•l•1i.. lf tlllr wilh/" !hJl!:111 ,I ·•l•f•"'1 ,. f ��~ I - 1923 Sf.PTEMiiER S~.IT. ~l,ND.~\ ,10:,,1),\Y -- 1\()) R1 12 ftJ 14 ll§ -- - --- ll1f.~l)AY - - - - fJ - - - ~ \\r.l)NESllA l' . - TIIURSIMr -- - - J,RrDAY - SATURDAY - - ♦ Good ht TELLER'S 11tlt" year ft.a\aMirt. ~,t1oan.l r ~e .Pe of ir I r ♦ ,a,Jr malu'l' ~ ..hftkB. 8AL11MOAE MA'dJl'ACT\lflllU"C: BOOKS CASH :-...-c,al l'rmt.--d ' rm (or Sf•flQ,ff&f:1$ OFFICE SUPPLY CO 11... ~fll,C¢fltl: .. A..IIY\.AHO �I The Court the 1nl'ltruct evidc-:"".ca t:..S.t tl-.e aecu••~ M:eut.:-ix, I.ei,u 4'lgAinot her !ind further J~?'..neor., "t-i;:t th co:1e.nnt, ~!.P F..ccueed guilty / the .1" • jury th,. .... i they bio,lieVP. f1~1m 9_.XUIU 1!~'":-P.Tco~ree•1th • 'the e:n!1 11@r..J,;,, t11l'm the Co".lrt irietr•.ttti=i o!" eel'.1:t!c.:i the p:-n.- <1nterco-.:r11"' 1i8.e tl'JA'Iju?"y t :iat. th~!,' c ..nr,ot :.ta cba:-4,ed 1 t.t.e 1:r.<iictment. �• • �• • ' ;, ~ • :t::STRUCT!C:.;~o. The Court Vir&i•.ia further t.l:.e accused of the prosecutr1x • lnocructa tho jury c&:.r\O't be ocnvict u.noupported by oth•r that 1md~r t\:.j! law of •4 o~ aeduotic.n ~v!der.ce . on. t.htt t•st!.m.ony �• l • • • • • • ------------ - �I!'tlTRUCl'Io::: J;o. ___ The Court ev .lde~ce if tbt • t-.e jury tr.otr.:o Cletus Sbi!lett t.'bo.7 f-.;=-tl'.e-1"telte-:1 eourae wae '10t they btlie~~ with lvr or theh' de-rendflllt ,utlty. HOt ultl.ou.;h h~(I 1r.tercourue t. •Y bel1evf' with !'rca tt1fl ~vlC.e ...ce t.t.•t. ...M o.one-cr.t but wu neem,plish,-d 1uch inter:ou~ae gra1.1 ...ic-ation that , ra by ~utual r.u:.u.al. ac.x1.ut.: dra1rto. cc~aent Leal ·tr.at !'rem tl:, Jollnaon, yet t of 1r:nr- by fore~, or 1.f and ~or the ~hey ehoul .. !"ln" the �I ;- • • • • • • �..•• • ----· ~he Court 1.r.struot caee they have a r1~ht other in arrivin; avid•r.ee diacr~tion, act.er, L in this to acquit .l:ey l:elie-re to r61 ■e a r•nftor.able the on•• ie oon1id•red care; =4 the acouaed the P-;i,"' that o: · 1 · chllraotor !t toigt-<t;ter they have th, doubt au to his guilt together. ~ upon tb~ evi~ence c• at a ven!1ct tne 500d to g1v~ auoh ~e1s!;ht to ea tttl!'y may dee1. prc,._p•r in c.o-net-irri accue•d • the J~ry that right, of the 1.... •".;,e: in th~ir of hia iOod ch.ar- ;::iac c't.,r.-=-ter when •:l in •hi• it au!'f1oi,.;.t the evi~•~ce of �• • •. .. • • • • • �f •' '• lliSTRUC'.l'10!"' 1'he Cou~t 1r.etrueta oa&e ta character t e jury 0. --~hat seductior. :he o.:.'f'enee f.>f inducinJ& on ui,.;nnt'r.1.ed by a m.c-=!e:. man to co:atf!llt i&duae:nen~a t.nd int~uenee1 shich f'emole or to u.nlawful cv~roone her ao ap;pci•' ~• prfVl;iOUt hie ohaate •~xua:. li:tereou.:ne 1er~pl~e. ty �•• • • • ?' r .. ·- I ~'r ' ": • �• •• •• IfiS'l'RDCTIOI no. --- • The Court instructs 1n aJ.l or1J::1nel caaea, the Jur7 U>st 1n this the accuaed'a c--••lth dou.b-t.. the bUZ<lenof If, therefore. pronne his in ••1dence, there exists doubt aa to the guilt gutlty. state oonaidtration of all Jurors conviction ot the llbole 01ee, and the o1roWllJ!tanoee shown of aconeod, they ehonld find tells the jury of the ooae whlob, after the ev1denoa, in such condition an abiding oharge, be7ond reeaon.ble pllt 1n the m1nde of tho Jur7 a reasonable .t.nd the Court further doubt is that and ;puts on the llpon a consideration the test1moey of the wltneeeee to• aa of !lat @"UltJ rolaeo plee • PNISUJ:.ptlon of l.nnooence 1n ills favor oaee, tbst leaves they cannot moral certainty tbet him not e reasonable ocmparieon end the minds of the ••1that they feel of tho truth of the �..• • ,, ·, • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • IliS:'::ro'C'!'to: f6.:,o.lt caut1.on, • n ... jury The Cou:-~ inetruc•e of the 0, unde:- tl"..e law or U:1~ St-il.ta car~ uot be had on ber unsupt,.ol'tfl.d T!'..~ la• l-..eT la :-~q.uired. sue co=-?-c.borat. •riti tuen o: tt~ lD ca"'« thP t""Dt..imon1 .a:.lt:; ?f Sor.i.e corro~rAt ":..M! ...on or deg:r -e o-r uantt.ty fot- the jury. or Th~r,e muat bf!' !.n t.l",~ t.,i,a ..~ox::y of otbe:- etr~itt•n• u •~tt~fi•• of tr~ acc~eed. admit• is a e,atte-r a. i-,,~1et rt ~b w!tt ... sa~2, prov~n by oth.P,r ~itn~~ ea, or in circW!letMc~a with h•r t~sti~or.y the m•tter that of h~r t,a~imoi~ on ~be tTiel., i;Uilt t~etmony. dofo• 1.ot. prf'3eT1be n,.,0~11sary; t~• c1rcu~atano~• &;")J 1n s a•.,.iction allege<! to :,a~~ l>een eed.uc•d ebould 'be ecruttnized an~ that corroboration that It or e~~~Jm.s b-r ~~•~1!:.ony the jury 'b•yon~ =•ft•onabl• n~ed be auch only of, • sa the ~~~ ~o.tt c~u~ctrr o~ �• I '• .. • • • • �' • • to t.hie oh;.1ate ci.ae, xiet artifice, know1f'!df~ of a::i un:isrrif"d char110t Ar by " fflflrr:ied a:--ti!ioe not is earn.Ill o~ e tice~t, that Whf"t1 the: fflll'ale pereuaeion An, OY~rooo~ h~~ ~1~ -- &el"\Lpl~•- peraua■ ion Be.d~c•icn 1o • of thr. man, in pur~uit _:-......_. of prt>·..-1ou• by sol ic 1 tt111 tion, of b..-r own a.r.c-ord, untntlu~noe4 or entioem~nt A.cquieaoence or con proo"Jred fer:'lle by ony ct he~ o-r.n by tho u~c of ~lld or g~ntle 1 �• • ' • • • • �• •• \ • A femnle or previoua ir. tz.~.elaw CCincernLl,1 kel)t • ht!'r body frz cl.oste 9,-duction, aotuel defil~nt cho.r11cter, as th~se worcio 1a on" who befo1•flt th«- act by a ma.n. 1.:1r~ u1-,d alleied ln �' • • I • �• • In a •YoMcution ~o: t.b! se ~ct ;n of en !J.D:larri~d te J)r.-.viou.1 eh_,$te e,-.....arao!t!:r1 !be pre u::ed ,rnd tl«1 b1'rder. 1.wo~a•t~ty !e relied i• pre;--ioua o.haetity on ~he oef~r.de,nt on es a defence. tc le ot or ~he !e&Ue iapt,ach 1t it i• pr~v 1•"• �• .. , .. • • • I • • \ ' �..• ' _.,;f __ I.T '':RUCTICG lio. -:--~ Cai.:..~~ k:,!n.ct ■ cretdlbillty o:f the witn~esea, giY•n to ,t.e testilllory to tf'kc into ot~ the •tao<l; or the care parties t~elr if' to. t ..."-Y r..:-e ~·r...ejudge■ that o.:1d -that in dett>:mining witr.,.e•e• the ciez:.eanor or b 111uing t11L11ner ot testifying; tl".ttll" tMir !.nt.,,.lligence; •tatue,r,te: and to give wit 1eee~1 o.a under entitl~~ jt.:..r-J they hATe flny: tJ-1"..e !'~la:1,m•htp eo'7.cen.ed; trial; ,e or the di!f•r•ni conaid.ern.tion Al)lftn !!B of their tile t. and all $Uoh credit the tn• to tw, FLJ.l th@ eircu.mstanc11e r• they have a right of t~ witneenes interest iti t· e rtte·.nt o.,. tt.e ,1tne1e•a •on lblor.eei, t•otimony jurors t .a '".,htt vti ·ht to be circumstanceeJ th• or ~ or 1,1,n!"na?onftJIPP•-l"in1 on of the thittlr t:, <liffer~nt tl1.,y llll"e �• " ' - ' • C • .• • •• ., ! 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The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cletus Shifflett 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_008_262 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_245-commonwealth-v-claude-kennedy.pdf 0ca23b7f917da307795fd184ae80fbf1 PDF Text Text • • t."fl,J'-10:"li\-,.'£,\I TII Of RouJ,t.U\:i.t \'rn•,IMA. } TO WIT CoLl"iTY, • llh!Sc arc 110-n•lor-e,in tb4: name o( IJi~Commom't.-dh.h ._ \lr,tinJa. to command .}Ou fonhv.itb 10 !IJll•J\1 hen~ am! hrinl!' be~ Ju,_•._ic,~•---f'l---Z.<f-<z.,<.£..,-<!~.C..,~,,. to 11:iswcr 1h,· 11,1dc::om.pliai.nt -and 10 ~ fnr,he.r dl."D1 mon ,ourre'.lr 1,n,li;l,e t.'\.iui:nt"·lo betulf nr,hl- Common¥.t.--.ih~ Gin•n under u1y b:uul and sc-al1hh, ~r ' tbt>said p{f('l14..\' '"" - ,If& $..:,ill :o...u.aa �• �y, ) ,'f, I f~ 2 j ,I --, ti, •~ .-..-z. • ~ ,I • r-. ��• • •· • �• • • �. 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights 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. Claude Kennedy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. 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It you !ind the 1nd.iotuont, tLen you will for irt the you do not find indict"tent, t!.erein, in the of not leaa of oalicious assault, than and by e. tine say so snd fix for not less not e:i::ceedi~ r:::you guilty one do not find tor in J~il I ot exceeding '::.en yo:i. w:u for his punislunent as ollused a period five not exceeding hundred a pet'l.od not excaedine !1 ve !-.'l!ld..re~d.olla!'s, twelve month• of tl • relonies l.1-& pu::ishaent twelve o~ bo'tb arore- as ota1rged in "l.e and battery ~iI yee.l'e, dollars. him 61J.1lt,, of either se.r so an by oontln•ment one nor oore tr.an five than el"l.1d, but !'1!?.1.him r,uil ty o! assault i~1.ict.oe::t, as oJ-.arged but find. him g111lty of \lill.aw:f'Ul assault then you \>ill pollitentiar.)' hie or by oolli'i •10..,ont in jail :sent. a period nor m.ore than ten years. 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"an.1 tx · 10., N :au r - • 1 r;• ✓ ll'Ul.1 Iii err l , 1 • bottle, 181 a • o 1 ' r £ • di t • "'.1 V V er- 11.. J( f .L, 'lotor Lo~, ;J rle u ... +o •va ,,y-1=- • �• .., 1 • ... 1 1 ·• I • .. • H • I .. " \ �OOD!Ollft•t9 ,.lOIIIF TS. Cll.uaaa Koll- / (uaaul 11J �/, ' 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 1929 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Clarence Holloman Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. 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Tilaak'• arort>- River, r•:.: !lvw tr "' Id 1c Tal1.1able 3J to other -alule and. t.J>e 1 «:,m.....~t.t H'lt rn.'te:-i 'l')~:,>01 •e, 11.n to 1• t • pu1.•lic 1ene:-a! y wl!ere a ..cea- X 1>oll•..1t.cdor 1Jon~:v-:1ln,t~d~, th.t.t tl\9 11aid t1nm o linr- t t ouo1111d in- 0 l'll4, 00 t Kare.nd �' • •• I .... I •• __. ... �• •• • -- t~.e aaid whare <~, varn otht!r 1 '~ 1t lie Valle:, i.,\110tt1A tt l)t~'!'."'"1 (.,t-C-4-,.~d,_ iLr... and 1'heTa;;er 3&1d stre'"'"'• i•1nu•. .....,,,~""'1l,j..- ,tpld eo ~• ·,:--.._ '1@ to-wi~, p)ll.uta ai ~ th~l"f~ the S-f th,. Blaolc'a pm.uJ1J.r.ii &11 ....,_.. 'l'fl-pal!l1tng at'ores&14. ':: -t-..-. -u.ft.1U1Ht said atr8&;..I, "'1~ u 1la·n .u.ly o ~ta: mat•, di<'. unlawfu.ll:, "'tO-Wit, Bl-.ok'• corrupt. and ~Ul of1enei"7"" .u1.... Wlwholeoor.:..o odor,. • • • .co!!Mt upon ~h~ir oaths t/.+ •&id 'town 1>f Rar2·iao;Jl.11J..·i a.e ~·oi- ",...i~ , .... ~'1•f rt.ffllr of oe-p}u,re: With no11:iru1, pub· ·.10.llb.ole ;s:se, danp.roua ~~ Jurore e "61d t.he 11u lie ::-aby muone nnd 1n the IU&Jl'\Or a!oroo,,14, L-lt t cne .-:)"-,.-}. tJ.!tY th&., Wl<l th oox-:upt au11 atreMl -. cOL.1.0e.it ol◊o■ prox- aa.14 point.■ ...:1or-. ~,. <!:in Turnpi.ke J.l"ld or1·e;:111ve.- ~o,__the 1.1ublto L.'-<&4. a.t'c,rer::dd Valley & a :tw, and at ea1d ~lulc' oroe•e• C'!",.e.kf &n-d. Coo.r,;'• Creek ~"".!/,. •a1d 'II, 1,lii and 8111d etre&a) "itll a:id \lnCJn.f;tJ"~'l.~1" U-.c wbt1ro aaid a11.1d fl'tr~ Jt.m. or Oraaty t!1<, ':'urn;,1lte c::r1·1t. road.a oro1, in cotlt'lot 3 - etench- • �E:zttout.od. ,~.:st 51.11, 191-., bf ddiY•. :rill.Ja ct>r1;1rie4 oop1 ot tf\o within l1'illcmQ:;t to J. f. Houek in pcuuon, bo bei~ ,ha eecrotar-y and tteaaUl'Or or t.:i.a J. ?. l'OllC~ •rtlv. -.:a-ftll';1. • coi--~J'G. J.oa t .. t~o t:-,.. f1f a....r--t "'!b.u-_:--. ockiu,Pl'Ufl Cor-nt1, 7.ltgini(I., wlt.e~ l\o r.al<i.es, nd "r'iero t'.1, ---;rlne,lpal o!'!'i.oe or t!l.8 I ld C0fllO?'Crt1on.h 0c to .. , a'l.11 _,.lO?'Ot 1,e ,atd eec.Ntn.ry IJ'l4 tro;,iau.:.·o:t'B ltac.e o'! bu.:ila.: .as 11. "f?,J,J. '1f X, D. ;:. Cro.uoho~. • .-pu.t.y tor .ockir.gaam. Co\.l'ltJ'· ~trif':! ..xeo~te~ Je.v."U,at J:tk. 191-6, b;r d.ellve!'.lag a o:a.~"!hd c;,, -1 '1f" t,.-, .it.·..ta ind.1at:oont to J. Jt. Dc.'1"llln{t !It. pe!'tl-on, ho b11na t,he .,a.,or of thd to.,u ot ttarri f\Onburt., Vi ·~Wa, m:uio1rd.! c;o.rpo- ...tton in t.~G•~awno'f l.to.r!"iaoc.burg, wh9ro le tho add ~r :oeU..ea. · ,n , ",../ ~ Jta+~ - :::(, , ____ ...,,,.,,~ • !>1put1 tor ~ ~• ..:.: .• Croush.o:-n, mter1 rt fooki~"'-m county • .,, t-- ~ "') 1 1 ' ~~ '- ,J[,(r·ii ( ;·.,l~_,_. " .,,. N-I 1 ~ 'ij )j ~ ~ 'C'-.. "" ~ 1 ,- ' ~ ~t~ ~ , r .. g -<' N. ~ y '-J ~: ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ j ~ I I .. I ..l'K_ '~ ~ ~ ~ ~- ~' " ~' • • ... •• • .. '· �C0!:.0,: r"IAJ/l'H 01 VIRG:.UIA, cot.~,zy O'S' r.oc1:nro:!A'', to-111t: In ::~o Ci~cuit ~c ~he. Co..- onwen1-t..h or Vir•ginia, The J 1.1rors t ...... ..: o thi!l i.:own. o! y Tlutt n.,t the !one -r,~ ad "'Blnck' U.e?~ ns t.ni 11 nuor.oe or t"o C.:-e.ek ~o and l~"to I:!>rt.h R-lTer, iow of ea.id atrc ?ort· .Hver, ti:..o a:,d the oou;-t hthl.a - at 1 ~s in tli~ ti.It lr.?"?'li -oike erJaeea f.1.t nuisnnee Ir.id. "t t\J~l r. of he?-ai.11:~:"ter and ar4! ye: eu.id !!lnck'e ~e :tun, ortb milea Cr C"k;, u:,o the on !'a::iG th.ere "'urn.pi.l:e". i:, sa.., :--o::-U:. t aollt,1. o: into tte -.rhic.1 p:..f li div,::s :::oant;: t-•e e:rosse11 "'la •:ort!: River; ~:-eJ.naft~r tu a!~T'•H.;aic!.. ~rt River, .'1.e ♦.1ery ur, :- aa.!d -;;d lead!Ji pa! .t 'lee!'.a :POi?Jto The:-, pu ..!.i.o; co~?1t •. :-0;1.tta croaa .•t..~C:. C-:iok'o ,rt th Cook' e 11ear Ti'.aere ea.id cook' o -::r~ek er pties or ":.i'.e nu!ear.oe between flown ( nt~o1ed, o.t J-;e..rrisonb:.i:-c. l" rrJ.15,o:1burg, ...ile co.r:.iittin,: Rter lp :>"! tt- trite:--..? nJ.icl Qtr Cc.ck 1 s Creei!: cr.tpties n1are fro .. the ot H.~r~ .. aonvarcj L1.-;-er '00--T.ta Dn! ...,c'.'e.::. t:r1e 1>0!--:-: lt'.1!!""" !t C.:>o!~•a ~=,•k e..-..-,tlas- ln!a c.':!ek ueo to flow d ~.Le •va11.,y :frQ!:2 a:aid t:rm of cnll- !fl:~r':"'iaonburg tc s. poi:it Run. ab~ 1...,t one and ah.al! ... Rur. and tho no!nt ~-:ere the in " .i.d ooun~-y at a point tf>-Wli~. Bla.cl: at of a. co.i..:...0!1ht&hwey cal- co..u. ..~. 1-e River etre 4 hercin- Ci" e~" a.11! f:-oua :;iJe co-- 'to w~tl'."r fro ea.ic!. r:o::t~t .R.1o·;, of -:J.1e co;:;..iaitti~ we.a Md. iq yet eaid :...-11' or the sr,id preHc ••t: a~.:-e~ o! nter snd flowing ''Cook'• aa.1d e oathe aiG. Otre1 of wu,ter eonti. streaia &ai, 11~1.oreth·! :. t)1c nu.iimuce r; o! ('xtendini ca.led ·-s•er te.u:,.J. .•6 J1 ye~ a cert~i~ GJ"ae0-'1fCr erk," ir. and for 1.1:pontheir the c.or.....:u tti to a point etrfl..a.:- of the ;,•car lJl.4, the of town of F.'arrieonOu.rg 1~1t0 iJ::o~.(r iu t~ Run .. or 11 no• o!' R:,ck1:-t,t.::LZC, a::d cou::.-t nt i-te J 1.U;l ter1n, &f:e= ot 9&1'1 Co•.,_,t;y. Cour, t":':.n.t, '-lent ~ .cd, s..:i1d Valle;; tf' ..fl point 1>0inte, Ti..i.!"- ·N:J.ero to-wi:;. d1've.!l s !i 3~a.."'k'a Ru~ 01· G.:-aett;.· • or:>:i. .. y =~ad.a a 1 a~id. �" ' • • ' •• • •• • • ' .. • • • • I �•• • '' -- Vnlld't Turn1'like ci ti::rns '0-aaa, ao am! re tum: 2 -- of 'this Cocr10:1W&al~ travel, the a.id otr~a:~e o~ •-uter, that ti paaa and re- to-wi ~, Black I a of tJu-ou.'fh a. thickly Wa'tPr,to--~~valu. ble eible uettle<! country .Bla,:k 1D Run, alo Md DOl.Dollu.t.ed. or cont.'."~ inat~d.i r1aon'bLirb is .a mln.tc.pali ~:'..e Stnte of Virc;,,inic., bablt&.nta 2.r:.d had at that h1i.e: n popula.tion ti. 1:. the ea.id :,y t.Le Ccner~,l ty ctlartereJ ':!lti 1111" atrea.«::! of Cl"Q~.k. and Cook 1a .~l',,;;ek ia or Graai,y t:.A 1!1hati~Mta " and the wati,;- fro o.f of nen:-ly i ~ ~l..g ao ~own o~ Ear- Aescnbl.Y of !'iv tLouea.nd of Uta n~iaa.nce ___________ :'U:x·tp1ke croeeaa oou.l.~ c:iurt t,u..,H•ry an.ht atre!lm houao about one and a hA.lf miles 1l'I. 0,.1.,Ld:own ( ea.id .Vc .....,..........._ 1,~ ·...... sh ~'l.lt."lery 100<1.tad in s~fd toffl"...) south it- ..:lertt- , l~l4, att of th<' ....,nte::1ta of said. eewer boi:tg ~o-: th~ caanu1«ctUl"e o.•: l tttther, ~~L<LC( !'a::- • 1 then tu-1 t.o-t1it, the J'. P. ~'"11.:..-4• and. there 41d '..Lnlawf'•.1.!ly I\ ti3~0 to mix wi~ er.rrt)tioa into Cook'• the •a:ce fro~ t.he point w~ore ~~c u~id ae~er the Gaid l!lt1ck 1 s Ru.."'! or Orn.esy C::-eek to +.hr point r.:-eek co';lt1ea into Lortt 3:iv r, a,, as to render •,-t.ere (o.t ~he ~ir.t �'' " •• \ • • • • • C • t I I , • �\'l'lt1':-e the d.ivera Dt ea.id 1/alley .e=11lace1 1.r..1ty wt!.. CG..l '.i'urc.ptxe croett where aaid in cont:i<Ct: \'lit:: said aaid Black o 1 id po 1nte 11 R~n a..~d at 'fherit aa1~, strc-o..::1 n.nd wherever •trea_a) 1 Val eJ :-u...-.-.plj!e co.z:e1 ! . ..::oo.e prox- d s tr e:,,: ■ nnd -at the 1 ic O'lU.•t!· road& eroe1 ia thP. aa.id otreLie, the said the pu li~ to-trit, J.tie -- ,::-~;io:e pub- oon:.c J3ln.c1.;1a an :>f". 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Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Pollution of Water 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_203 City of Harrisonburg https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_237-commonwealth-v-city-of-harrisonburg.pdf e0f27839883c216f6420b80b4a392c49 PDF Text Text I , - tr:-~·,.L ..,,. . , ,,. • ' . y • Lf ' , • • • �• • _J �I I Buhl 111:otts 3ra,ll"'m !nddy Creek f1ll111f Co. 1 ~1ty o! 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I 138036 ee end for the prorervy of tile eaid R,B.Linool.n, which outot:tobile tho eeid -....J";;.,..~,1.. •..JBt<:luO!Ji!>..lyo,..,,. __ ,_ __ ~---,---avera at the time of 1esu1nf said writ and Ione beforewes,•n4 ever einae, bee beon and now le ~• P'rorerty o:f ea1d C. J,Rlddle end not the property of the es:1.4 li,E,Lit1ooln and : Roadeter l'!hereee tho eaid bond ee provided of tntecyleador. 'l'borefore you are C, J ,B!§dlJ '6"ylaw end hon filed before OOJIIIUmded to wc:,::on the esid executed e Pl'Ol'•r suspan41ne: a'ur AE14 C1rw.1t Co=t e peti~1on ll.A.J'rai,ier end ti,,. aeid 0~ J. Riddle to IIJlJ>•or before the '-ircui t Co,a t of Book-r1n=ffe=o""m""."'C..,o"'UJ>=t"'y~e..-t,-rthc-e=-iO"o"'u"'i't"'"""'ll"'o"u"'""-=-o·n the 2nd 4ey of ta, next teni.'oeing Tvee6ay J\ma 20th 192 ,to etato and litigate their reeyective claimu •8 touching ~be suto~obUe oforesei4,1r. order toe deo!aion of their rifhta eevorelly iouohillt tl:e aame. J.F.Blaokburn,clarlt 10th day ct Juno ,lY22,and 11itneae of CI\Lr«id llourl,ot t.l:e Oo.at Hou, e t.l:areo:f, tbie in tho 1~6tb year of tho O~onwealth. -., _j_ " ~ Ole:rlt. �• • • • • • • • • "I:'I • (' ..., ..... n. ' I r �I!f THE NAl~ 0" W:: C<l!MOlf...;:JJ.!H OF VTIIGIIITA, re 'l'l ~ SDF.!IIF!" !P ROC..II l!. I YOU ere hereby to tip aer 11. the coa::.and•d to LUC::On,__ before Court the l!ou8" 111~2), tc ehow aauee at toot:od co to1- ta1·ure or Juds• tte ....Jl:-.~,"t!;.Jlia.;.;., _,c.;.xa•:u•.,.i;u!;.'1L.}L.11..1u':".;,1;.· .JS:..:·,,:;:, JADIWlZ'-- 1:1rcuit Cot:!'t , on -.t.o le L day of the wl,:; ___ TlllG: i!-r.F 1:.t:._ ____ to •·•1nLu1n pror,er JIU;• •=l!ocki!)Ehl.c Tern , erl. c:cun~,. 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VIP.crnu, ::-o'.i'!!lle,t1:."RIFFc, RC'J, n r.14.1,cou;m-.:".J?.~Tllr: 111 ~ 11.lllll c,p TE:: You c;re h11Jr1b,. cc,r:etr..d•d t.o uwr.rt.on ::Chor.tH nradl:u.rn to •l'JlO•r 't1:tore the ;r-Jdtte of tl:e Diroui• Cai rt Ea m. 1 01: the la\ tt tb• to show ca l.l e wh-:, pear proier .u,~ hETe then <md tur, let J.,-.1\leclcburn,Cleri: day o ..i• rie, shcald fl !11.nt.CIJ11Vi.rSinie •'itr:.ese c= 2o by i --~---- to 1t•1nteln f•11uro 1922,und fieh '-ourt o! Rn« - o,, unty, :...ne :?el"'l:ir.ext1.r-.1r..• lS\.b.l~f.2) net 1• !Lt;ed loddere ~ and a.ttachad et ____ h_i_s____ _ • !Jll II llrlt. o'! our acid in the 146th t:,:ourt.•t /ter the Court Houte,the of the \,;0 ttmonwealth. :or �,. " ,,, ,, ..... :) r.: .c. - • ✓ ~---...ct.- ~~~ 'r ~"-(.;II- ~•M.~ C--,. ►• t I!,(....,. ~ ¼~ ✓ t • ' ~ " ~ \ • ;-,; .t • ' ~ • \ ' ~ • ' •' 1tt~~ '\------ • • .'-I .s.2f • ~ 0 ... 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' ~(,,,41 1 Cc. ,o.4,2or1. ,e.tric r,. r= o· rrr ,,. • l! • -<\I.rr !. • 1 , "dOln , P,an. Ill. o.a.d ftor o L'!i ,er1. 1 v•r :e .. it hol and l!ha!>k, Tl.,b•rvllJe, S1,1!f!cion: lnd~• •· . rr1vt:r1 f!\l!~iciont - •r 1. a ',8ra. BG!.icient ,it na ...er, nt ...a~re. •rriao Tbt Va. TOotl'•r:1y, Froa !Way l!ill1r.g Co., !:u!fioi n: la !Ora. • ff. !!lei , VJ.. · e. Lnoy ri:ri-1:g■ , Va. l •~r,. , �• • • • • •• • �• • ✓ J. lcient ln c. 0 • a~r,. rr• tu •:, t r.. la 'ler1. i berv!lle, !. ·a• • • 2 ) ) • 4- 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 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. City of Harrisonburg Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to maintain proper fish ladders. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Maintain Proper Fish Ladders Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_237 City of Harrisonburg https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_288-commonwealth-v-hensley-statten-and-sellers.pdf fdec5638caad747e74ee4ecf76a7fb1b PDF Text Text 111the Name of the Commonwealth of Virr;inin: IO th• Sh~rif! 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights 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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charlie Hensley, WIlliam Statten, and J.E. Sellers Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor sale of bad food. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Bad Food 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_288 Hensley Sellers Statten https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_152-commonwealth-v-chas-winters-and-peter-krigam.pdf a8c3cbef6a027affb73645c5810de1e6 PDF Text Text , .. r • COMMITMENT VIRGINIA, To ... COUNTY OF TO ANSWER INDICTMENT. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: ~.$~ .................................. , .................. of said These are, in the name of the Commo1111·ealth of Yirginia, to conve,· and deliver ..t:l~--.ur~ fore me. '- into the custody - tu command .. . "·ith this warrant, the bo~f ~I ~ ---~-.................... ·~· .... .. . . ... , charged be- ................. . . . . . . . . . . and you, the keeeper ..4 ...... f ,mi by clue course of law. you, the said.~~/:.~ of the keeper of said jail. together .Jl.1.~ ~- and to the /..£,A-~ Keeper of the Jail thereof: forthwith County, '&i.1~ Given under my hand and seal. this .... of the said jail, are hereby required . . . . . . ...... to receive into your jail and custody, ancllhi.i there safelv keep, until/he.. . /J ........clay of. .. "" ,I the said thafj}J7'As;· ee hall be discharged �T \ • �• ' 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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Winters and Peter Krigam Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor idleness. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Idleness 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_152 Krigam Winters https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_128-commonwealth-v-charles-shifflett.pdf c1682f5221332e5081dbbe18351d9ff1 PDF Text Text f • �r • �tl t I J { 'l._1/ 2,() c; 0 ;:_? 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Go .1;cr 110: 1, ✓ a·1ct 1;hat 1,h0 . 1·.:0nco evor.1 tali, ne-mn __ act o.. :1•; {'.iil: :Lb ·m::-t t,. t. , .-c~1..,.a1 ..cl. cion co.1r.,ir,tent . it·. 1·cv of the j n0t. beyrn:1·. every 1 , - il tY , :::.re 11i - re,..soi1~.11.e very re"u~on ·olt', ry to ..1 ,.-.is o f''..::t.S· 1•c.vo.·1. ��f • T .e jury e instructed that the ~tilt Bt be :i.; conn intent. ,J · ic i , o · the ac •i t.t hin 1s9d im10c ,nee,;, ... ,. t, _st .,e is not �r • �f • lw • .I • ,, fr l -._, ,,,..,,,. -,. .;/ t. f,·".I ,,,.,_ r -14 r1vtt-..; l 1 t f ~t ~11-.u· c t), r# 4 e>-.·9c bl '. a-t. --~ - t. I).A 0P-1...-i~L.. . V ~ • _ ~~1 1 ~ ',. l-•~,,l. k..., \Ct- t I . ;-,-.. /'e,4/4,;,~ ? ~ t ~""?' , """'.,, ,v~~} I �! . �Y·, , ..•. l ' .. . �,,.. I ·../ .., �• • . . f • . ... ' ½ ~ , _______ ,____ �\ J •' f t -.:, �. . ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, the said Court at its .... Jt:.h ..~ .................... ... LYh~I upon their oaths present that ............. on-the ........ did~/d& , in and for the booy of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190 .. ;{;;_ . ............ .J..~......... day of..A.4-~ " ~· .............................................. 0., . ..... , in the yeac 190 .. .Y., in the said County, o·..~ ~]... 711..~~t 7 ...~.... /,-!_':~~•~~ .. r-~.~~--~.~-~~.~ ~7..~ ~......... ? ../ 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. 0 ·•······· .................................................. ~dFJ ~~ J1,<~ ~ Clerk. �• r .. .,..' ' : �. ... ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth anc1 nowatten a·mgt h esa1 ·d of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ~ c onrtat1ts · ......... ~/} ~: ....................................... upon their oaths present that ....... · term, mtheyear190 ? ..... , $.&!....................... ................................. . 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. , f~ CL ~c1Jf,Lft7 .... ···········································... ~ ..~ A TRUE ..~ ..~ ..~.... ~.... ··············· BILL. Foreman. I ~ ~ J, I /e ......·~ - ---~ , : � 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. Charles Shifflett 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_005_128 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_101-commonwealth-v-charles-r-roadcap.pdf c00a056517be573ff83bb675d45f9ff7 PDF Text Text Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rookin![ham C01~nty, the ori_tinal papers in the above case. 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L~1-- ~ I ~ ✓ ~- 7Y1--L- ~/ j • &,,, /Af,,a_ ~~ ~4~ - - J- ~. / ~ ~_,,/-- - - �r • ��~ / �j' I"' �-f{} 1/ ��' . of Commonwealth Rockingharn Virginia, County, 11,eif J'semembered that on the /_/~ day To=vvit: ot~_/_?_~ , ~?·~···~~./l. .. _tJ!{-,i~___ ./f ~--·~7, {t.,._~.,~-fa,... ... ~•···'f-:~.~.e.{_£'__¥,··U!·~·······~··f ,,,.. 1/1-c~/····/3~ ..~~-- me ... ....o/'! '>v.. came before of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner anci form following,.,t,lset A~ ···········-············~ /J.k.~..r..//.~J9... ........... •·········-····························· acknowledged j3 to sa~: ~i:d- ... ~~d. .in the sum oL ... themselves ...... C.#.(~J?!!. ..~.............. Dollars, T ......................................................... respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption liability to the Commonwealth geeel attel lawful mo11ey, to be flike lands and tenements, and they severally waived as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any d...~ ... ~.. fZ:v...q,_ ..~~~······ of the conditions underwritten. of the. above mogni,ance is such that if the above bound __ ~~·······lf,. ...·..... . ·-·················~···········<f.·¥············································do and shall personally appear before the~ /~7 on the_, tozeferred ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.• of Virginia if the said .... shall make default in the perform~ce :;ition :::-: arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth ~he to the ............ ~•········• good aud lawful money of the United States, aB.-.4-4he-eai-El....................... HJ.t-Ire-sum~- ...-....-...-........... ................... .......... ..................... ... . . ....................... to be indebted ... Q_t1_ __. _,fl(:,,<····dayof thet., a.,._,,._~············ , at the Court of Rockingham .. Tenn next theceof, being the .....d/~ay of Comt-house the,eof, and then and thece answec a bill of indictment to the Grnnd Jmy in and fo, said County against him the said_ M~ .... ll-····-···-··-- =:;;:;:~~~~-,z~~E~t I -········-·················•·············································································--- e..... tt...~.~·····// ... ~.d..C:.~/-...................................... whereof the said ...... 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. --·····-~~···--·•········-····-·····-·· IJ~~ �-~~~ '{jl3~~.~ 4£~~~ <7~ ~ tt-/~ �r • ��T • Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. tN f 1 o. Hurst l Pulaski Indictment. 35· [Code, §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4011, 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, & Company, City, Va. pp. 537 (:1), 540-5, 5-16, 617-18.] l7ltejurors of tile Commonzcealtll of rirginia, irt and for tlze body of tlze Cou!lt/1of . r,;,,..,,_~""""<. .......... ............ . .. .. , and nou·attenr!ingthe said Courtat its . . term, i.1,tlzeyear i llpon Ike evidenceof Jtd.J ..., ltJJOll tlzeir oat!zspresent tlzat Jl J!LM-7' b ,il ,.,f.UL.A'.~-~ 4&c,,.l~-dtfL. lt.-~-..b,£:£;;,, ~~ ~,1~~~/i·&~ · ... .. . ............ witness.... sworn in opell rourt a77dsent to t!ze Grand Jury to give evidence. · -···········--···············---·-' Clerk l,. · �' . - . ::::' ~ .~ ~ -:~ ~ ~ ;,.-: . 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"R,r_-A,L.f--':::;Lr=n"'l---'----,,L-----,,F-"1,--- - ��r • • �r • �r • SUPERINTENDENT OF THE VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY. Sm: It appearing that ··········u·········,.··~•-·•,"V~---··· a prisoner confined in the Virginia Penitentiary ······~1,.,.f.,l .. for a term of ....................... ............. years, under sen- tence pronounced by the ........................ . Court of ..::r ......... ·····•···············term, 19 .. ? .......... . 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 ................... ~ .......... ,vill not be dependent upon public or private charity; ·we, the Board of Directors of the Penitentiary suance of authority assurance that now therefore, of the State of Virginia, in pur- vested in us by Act of Assembly, approved March 7, 1904, do parole th€' • said .................................................................................... . ....................................................................... No ............................................................. . during the remainder of .... term of sentence, upon the following conditionsself as viz: That .............................................. shall at all times during this parole conduct C an honest, sober, peaceable, indust,rious, and law-abiding citizen; that ........ . accept and continue in the employment secured for···············-•············ ....... as per employment cer- \ tificate heret,o attached; and that ............................................. sha11 at all times be respectful and obedi- ( Witnes# ffi ~ (£,. /2!//,?r;, pz, d /2. J ................................. ··················--···•·········-'·············-············--·····--•·· ..·········---··········· . �' .. . I .. ' ~ tJ ~--bt c...,; C ? H 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 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles R. Roadcap 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_101 Ritchie Roadcap https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_010-commonwealth-v-charles-nazlerod.pdf 6de101a92d19e62b4c4ebe59c9d3685d PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. l No [' J Hurst & Company, 1 Pulaski City, Va. Certificate of Commitment for Trial. 3. rI.R01}iI.d, C'O[I.N'J'Y OJ?1/l_~~ .. , 1'0-Wll': J'o tlze Clerk o tile County Court of said Coztllty.£, , tf!.. ..... ............... ... .... ........... , a justice of said tify that 1 ha1>eth,:,dau committed....... rottnty, do herebycer- t/J~ ...~~ to tile jail of said r:owdy, tlzat lte may be tried before tlw r:oz11zty rourt of said rozmty, for a felolly b(Jlzim rommitted, in tlzis, t!zat Ile, 011 tke....../ 11. .....day of .. J 'Z?rP. , in the said county, /u;,,,{~4-lr=J t!/.~ .. , a,rrd~..d.- ~~j:::/~'z::jg· ~~;= ~fr,,~£ ' J. P. [L. S.J [For certificate, where accused is bailed, sec Hurst's Guide & Manual, p 1J2, No. 5.J ����I I :) I -----.. v) ) I \ i I , I -c j I t / } ����I �.. �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCIUNGHAM COUNTY. Tlte following list (!/persons ef lite County of Rodiingl1am, residing remole ji'om Lite place wlzere tlte offence is cltarged Lo lzave been committed, and in o!lter respects qualified Lo serve as Jurors, is furnislted you, from wlticlt you slzall talce Lite Veniremen s1w111wned ~I' you to serve as Jurors upon the efl,1,,,..L ~ th, J., ~ ' da,, efti,, . dwg,d 1,;a1 /"' J~ ;;;::;_;;;"f;'it'"" "" " (g__G____.;l,,,~' ~J~ ~ Ld'fn:J:;;, 'f;::.~ ,JcL«t;:,. wit!, .fdony, ul .J.li"'1°",oft!" County ~of:::::; ' ~ (P C1' . -dl,,,,.,71!1(}~ iy:ci la,Ji; ~ )~ ~/;~ ~LJ~J 71= £ n,_ Form 84-Berlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONVVEALTH OFv-RGINIA. TO You are !tereby commanded lzam, to be ta/i:enfrom remote from 'r:S:E S:S:EEIFF lo su1m11on a /istfur11is!ted OF EOCJ:S:::ING:S:.A.:J,.([ ,J~L COuNTY-GEEETING: persons of t!te rowz{11 of Rocki11g- ~v l!te .J11dge of t!te Co1111{1Court of Nod·i11g!ta111, residi11g 1 tlze place 1~•/zeret!te offense is r!tar!(ed lo !ta, 1e bee11ro111111iffed,and q11alijied in all of/1er respects, lo serz e as .Jurors, lo afte11d and appear before !!tr C01mf1' ("our! of Rorki?~r;!ta111 Co11nf1 al 1 1, !lie Coun~v Court -:011se, on t!te being t!te daJ 1 ~(J ~ l, r da_1'q/ Ilic ) o/J~ ..-/ 'J 6'lf ~ r~ Cimrf 11exf. foscn 1e asj11rors 11j>o11 Ilic trial o/ ~), Aud tlzis t/1e__11s!tall i11 110 1, isc omit. 1111derlite penal{1' 1 o/ £100. And /1a, 1e !!ten a11d f!trrc Ilic 11a111esof said j>rrso11sand !!tis ,,·ril. Wihw.,,J ..J, ~ Jfou<e. o/ flu' 1/,c 7 de,•o/ ;µ , Urrk of our said Court, and i11 f!te 1 al t!tc Court U- vear of Co111111011,, ·cal//1. Cieri.·. �~ ~ ·~, ~ ~~ .~~ ,~ ~ .~ , ~i~r ~,~~ ~~1- �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONVfEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO TE:E SE:Ew~ R_tCKINGE:A= , COVNTY --GREETING: You ar, hmby ,ommanded lo mmnwn~~····-·····-···············-···-·······-i---····· ·····························································································----···········•··························•·············································· ----···········································································•·································· ·························································----- r in a certain matter of controversy in our said ... ~~ ··-- Court, dependillg and undetermined bftween ·-·····•·····························································································•······ P~1it[tf, ~ ::f:!lf-. ::1/:::!:,;;,-;;;,:-::1:;~,::;;~~,o ;/,;;,··~,,~~ -~ 1 l¥rit. Witness, JOSEP.l-.l S. MESSER . Jl.J±day of ~ 0 ........ LEY, Clerk of our said Court, at t/1e Court-House, tlze ., ....................... Ji~ F..,,..~~:::.,- J90Q .. , andiu l/,e ,a_Sii,year o/l/,e Commo~weall~. ( �'- . 5 I t j ~ ½ "' ~~ ~ ~~ ~ �Form 6S-llerli7i"." �-·- . . = : : ...., ' I • ; ' :l . l r l ! . j I l l �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONVl[EALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:EcCE S:I-IERIFF You are hereby commanded to summon ... OF ROCI.;;:INGII.A:M: COUNTY---GREETING: /!Jh~ ...~ .......................... . ················-·························--······························-·······------···············································-·-----------------·-·····························--------···················· to appear before the jitdge o.f the County Court o.f Roclcing-/wm Counf_J, at t!te Courf-1-.lousTt £ o' clocl~, a. m. on f/ze ... (i)ff;;;~,/µck········:···· Court !lex!, being fhe ....2,.?/.. ... d? o.f day qf t!t~ ... /J-1~·~···Jq@~ , 6 ro to testijy and tf1e truth to say rn belza(l o.f lite Commonwealt/1 agamsf ____________ J,,ftw 7Zdl,.,,.,,l __ ------------------------------____________ --------------------- ~~~·;··~·;~~~~;··;~~~;;~;·:1:~;:·~·;~;·~.~~~ ~·::::.~·~=··:·.-_-. _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_...-:::::.-:::.-:.-:.-:.-::::: ,L............... s!tall not omit under t/1epenalty Aud t/1is...... - vVitness, JOSEPJ-.l _}J_ ....... day o.f..--t--4~~ S. JlfESSERLE qf ,lroo. Y, Cler/.: o.f our said Aud lta'i-'ef/1en a11dt!tere t/1is TVrif. Court, at tlze Court-1.louse, the ...J'l-zJ!., r&J-- , aud ill tl,e r :i..,rt!tyear of tlze Commom,:ealflt. - -------J/Jm-ty , C/,rk_ FOi Ill 6q_.1Jc:ili11. �r.J I ��\ . , \ �Hurst's Standard Forms. Annotated. [Code, I r:,.Jo, 1 Warrant I, ~~3955-6. amended, .-\cts :897-8, p. 398; Hurst's \ Hurst of Arrest. Guide & :\lanual, 1 Pulaski p. 473: :\layo's ····•··•' Guide (.is-old ed.), & Company, City, Va. 29.-I J10-ltlT: fortlw:itlz to apprflzrnd a!ld 1Jri11p before me or some ot/1erj11stiN of said ma1d.1J.t/1ebod;; of' tile soid $~ 'Jtaj~ to be dealt wd/1 attordill_(J to laLl'. 6ka/Vd JI~ to rtJJJJN!l' a/lei girf nidfltte , to a11sa·er1/zt said 1·omploi11t11ndfartlzer v!!ld /JOLL(tl'el1Neb.1J rer;111red to arnL :/~ Sffl71lll0/l s~/L. ill be/l{f/,/ of tl1P Co111mo111cealtll 011t/zf e.rami1tatioll toutl1i11/jtile tfu, said o//'<'11te. Giren 1111der mu hand n11d.wJ/, t//is 6 - dau of .. L-~~~- ~7 ,J. P. [L. S.] lA justice 110w has j11risdiction to try, en a warrant, any misdcmeanor,-i. e., any offence not punishable by death or confinement in Lht• pc11iLentinry; and may also try indictments for certain mi~clemeanors sent before him by the county court-sec Code, ~ ..po6, amendPd, .-\cts 1897-8, p. 289. If the warrant be for felony, but the evidence discloses a misdemeanor only, embraced in the charge of felony, the justice should com·ict for the misdemeanor-see Code, ~3969, amended, Acts 1895-6, p. 935. A justice of the peace cannot issue or or try \\·arrants in a city or town. if the mrtyor or police justice is not absent from the corporation, nor too unwell, nor so situated as to render it improper. fur him to ac1-see Code H3s_;5-6. am nded, 18~7-8, p. s8. If the offence is punishable by a fine only, and the accused is not likely to flee from justice. a mere summons to appear al a certain time and place would be better-sec Hurst's Guide & 1 :\lanual, p. -t,86. and p. -1r-t.,>, 0. 1. For endorsement authorizing execution of warrant in another county, and warrant transferring accused to county where cri111e was committed. sec Code, ~~3957-8 and Hurst's Guide & Manual, p. u7, Nos 13 and q. For warrant discharging accused from custody when bail is found. see J-lursl's Guide & 11anual. p. 118. :,.Jo. r6. For forms of judgments of con,·iction, S<'e Hurst's Guide & 11anual. pp. 337-8. :-Jos. s, 6, 8. and 10.7 I �-6~,U-MAAJ~Lt. 7/.~- -h~ #aj~- �The tl1at, evideno· in~ ' inst:rlil.ct .,Ol.lrt h& ~ nri tha 10use of "l'hornton on r actuaJ1"'r thE:y can not not 1R99, e,r dence th~t, the nt..:;1t t ve ., A• Jon,rict prisoner in the the 12 with t11e in c:nt to con::mit la:rc2ny, oner not in "'t ruct s nt 1.1 '1 b.::: :l vi.nocent e· i stan r d ·ell- or October tL.e 14-t h r"l8,ry. day time brOk8 ·and ent8re , or 1Lonse of Thornton vellin t 11"'"t tLey must ve t·1e pris- fin1 , e • ,, y that, '3 ~ 111 t t .,,. ;:iri sone '!.s established an is .no e that, s 1ndicted, o t, the eyonc ~ e isoner anrl trat then prer-, -med.to pro ,,en s ..,0 l sonable 1 tl12 tsllilty. T 1-=f!o rt he entered iE- of' -ntered 1.<;:.. :::i,-, t '1e nig;ht Mr int h they is his mu t g•_-.11ty of the har,J'e 5 1.J.ilt hRs bEen prov2n ind t ,.. nrtnon2r not •:herE:of 1 (. l)~yond a. rea- -=sui ty. ��Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lI f [Code, J Hurst & Company ! Pulaski City, Va Indictment. o. 35· §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4011, 'Off\ff\01\ 'Yt'illila of 4045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (3), 5-10--5,546, 617-18.] Ti11giAia, COUNTY OF.. ......... ~;;:..········ ......... .......... , J'OcW'I!': IN J'fl.E COU.NTY COli.RT OF SAID CO[;'.1~'J7Y: > against tlzepeace and dfr;nj_tyof tile Ccmmo11weaLtlz of I i";:r;inia. [;jJontlze eridenceof. . ...................... . .. a;itne/;s .. swam m open eourt a77dsent to tlze Ora!ld Jury to give evidence. ........., Clerk. �,--~--=-=-~-----------~·. ' _J _J ID w :::> 0::: I<( •n··• .•. • !· ··:- ��� 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. Charles Nazlerod Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter AND 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 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_010 Dove Nazlerod https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_165-commonwealth-v-chas-landis-and-mamie-landis.pdf 76fca118507f55cb2c8f103fb2e25ae2 PDF Text Text ,, ,. • Rockinghan1 County. 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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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Landis and Mamie Landis Description An account of the resource Defendants 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_006_165 Landis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_238-commonwealth-v-charles-kilpatrick.pdf b2ef88a4fe47d075251df867d73ddf83 PDF Text Text J TH ( 'Ill YU.'\\\" t:.u.Tn or '//1 '////{ ,/lf,'I//F/'11/·' I I i:illS-LI. ///l('K/\li/1 UJ f'(}/'\'{J l:U/·'I IJ\',1,. if ('i1t•11it {'mll'I ••f H,lf'"l..7tud1-1m t'Olllltr, 11t l11..- r.,u,1l!<, ,_, t,, uu:rn,,•r 1t-1ut' a t•1•r1:,i11"72'"'4~7 th •re, ,,· Ix r ··~ .L..«. ~ wl1,•r,•nt'he ::1.11111-. • 111 tiu· 'f..7 �C'li\l \111\ II J,:.,I.TH �' •• • • I ~ ci-..r:,::, o. t UO\.Sl_, \llt!:Jout ... _11~,ri.e.: l!i.o- ...e t..6. t tl .:,n \be_ .JD, JU.st o ...,lse, eaurt. ·"•• _ l_JG.tr ....:~., r1r., c.bo tt no lu ,1 ~ <&I Ol J-~l;, id Count/,. .e.t' of i..eu. l'ii:l, c.. d.id c.:....l ful 2"·, tl.Ll.1 b..:Lt, in �• ' • • • • l I ! • .. Ii .. .. fl ;; "• ~ tl .' ~ • <> 0 ' • I • I' t t . •• • l'l l r ' C ► ., t • ~ I .. ••' t ' ~ "' F-' ' I ., ., ~ • �fflfARIJIS J..• ID,l'ABIClt 11141otment ror a lliN•-• J'.[JIIAWHI �� 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 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Kilpatrick 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_008_238 Kilpatrick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_091-commonwealth-v-charles-howdyshell.pdf 40eb5fc2f3eb09b70ad88beff23b9d9a PDF Text Text Ne:ws·REGISTER, HARRISONBURG, These VA are therefore, and bring before ,. in the name of the Commonwealth me,, or some other of Virginia, J i~tice. of the said Count,·, to command you fonhwith to apprehend the ~odv of t-he-sa1, ! _ -----------·-·····--··---·---·-·------·-·--·· ~7)~.~~ ........ ______ ..__ ..______ .........-....------............________ ..__ .. ............. __________ ............................... _______ ..__ .. .to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with according ~/.tAdA&;y--~··~-·-'·-0_·~···----2L~ to law. And you are required to summon .... --.................... _..._......... _____ .._..__ ....__ ...______ .._..__ ...___ .._._, I to appear and gi,·e e\·idence Given 1111d,r 111y hand 0 i11 ikhalf of the Co111111011wealth, on the examiniltion and seal this .. ..J. ~-?f'-/1da · nL_____ ..______ 1.i.,,.:KJ_~"--- tonching· the said offence. .... _............ _.. in the ,·ear 190,b ___ , · .... .. P. [SEAL.] �Cmnmonwenlfl, ns. } Rv-ceanfNl thr Arrest wi f11 in m11l and by su,m,moning - f - the fl'ifl1in 71n'sm1, tl1is 7 I"':- ... douof fr..,,,.,,_,, J •__________ 1,9(; i l,, l/'(17'7'{/11 ,... flu, drlil'rrin_g nr1111Nl 1l'if11rss1's in / Warrant. /J '"/~ ,,_, ~ t~jR~ckin;h~;i; -c~~t1;fJ:·. - --C~nstable �NEws•REGISTER, HARRISOh UAG, VA. t f ARREST WARRANT. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some ot3-er Jiustice of the sa·d County, the body of the said ........................................ . . .... .L.V..<.' -4..4:!'.Y... <'··~· ............ to answer the said complain.,t, and to be farther ~ : ..t°vvt41 /. . ..,/L£VLL ~. . ,.P:.'. .... b. . t.?. .: dealt with .k.-✓. ..].L And you are required to summon on the examination touching the said offence. r.J..Y~.,.~ ....... , ~{ .... to law. .... to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my hand and seal this ccording 1 .............._¢1-ay oL .. .✓... (£;:/::.~..6.,,·:L ~-f.. .... in the year 190,?.?.........• ................. .]. P. [SEAL.] �f • Commonwealt!t vs. } Arrest Warrant. 4~~.~!~~{1 l1;2itA7..{3'aa,,~ c/ ..... J·• Executed arresting a justice t!ze witlzin and delivering o.f Rockinglzam warrant b)' tlte bod)' Eounty and by summoning tlze witlziit named z,,ftnesses in person, tliis .... /. ...day of\,.a.~.1 J90 '7 ({ >Jllj~c&u~ - (J ' C;n.uable of Rocl.:i11g-/1amCou11ty. �Ne:ws-REGISTER, ARREST HARRISONBURG, These are therefore, and bring WARRANT. VA. in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some ot~r Justice of the said County, ....................................................... -<..:tPrv. ~/],-/~. "¼ to answer a1 ,cl to be farther the said complaint, • to appear ..... .. . _ ....... and give e,·idence Given tmcler my hand . ............. A, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the sairl ................................................. . ....... ,:J .'t..-..... dealt with according A ...udn, ..fe.;klr,T ..Ji~lk~}lil .....ft....~ r······•L., of Virginia, ~ ................................................................. to law. '"'·~·"'°f And you are required •............. . to summon 'M<k!... 'r ...... l ...Ua.t£. .., ...9. ......A_ ... . ...... ·····-·······-·····························-···························-······················--·······················---···· in behalf of the Commonwealth, and seal this . .. b7 j!._.day on the examination touching the said offence. iJ.~.~.. . ...., oL ..... in the year r90.y.. .. &..Jfu:-7q_. ..=····-··.J. .....(/).k_.C(,.L ..L.L .. - ~ --- P. [SEAL.] �Com,111on11·pa7th t·s. d/. ~- } Arrest Warrant. ,!L __r.,·---~m-va7AA.b :t_____ _ .ExecziiPd by nrresting lhP and within 11·mTr111,f dPli,l'Pl'inJ! thP body of'_ befo1·e ----· ____ __ _ ____ r,.Ju,stice mul, of' Jfoc!cinglw b!J s11,m1noning 1w111pd, 11•if11Pss1's in ,,... / ___ r/l(!J Oj' m, Uonntu tlzP within pprson, this . ___. _ __I fJ{) Constable of Rockinglianz County. I �r'""·inia, Vj In .Jcforo V'1C3.tion: ine;hc1m County, ·:.qy Qth. indr,e the 10n7. ... . last '~-:'hio dR.y carie Ch·irJ\~ of C0nvicted this '1'. Jl. k1.as, fheriff of for Court said Count~,, hir:1 havin.:3 tho to release the costs of prosecution, tice Court required Court :fron -r,holly by t Court t:-ie said hin ,...t1.tute •. \nd introducod and unable in ''orr.1 be:fore custody i.m-:der: lloll 1.socsoeC::. o.r~ain~t 01' ti1e it a:1pearine; pay to t e said the tll thio costs of cause, nay:.10nt of the .;at_;__sraction Charl~ tl e ..,one o e hi,:i in r:i tllout "'lO, of for-'.:.he Conr:iom:eal th r;n.i vine that to i-obruary appeared aforeoaid, Cliarlcs- ,,Ot.1rt Of 1coclc- the .\son.ult, ::'rorn custody '\.ttorrey Circuit 11ho was at ··n1a ...:ful 'l,cl-_ £:!-yino f the evictence insolvent of and naid no,•cd uowderocll, I\ , <'ircui ,Tud_se of' the of' the no- o:' tho l.o roor~hell rooocution the ir- or any y; pa:tt ~-t,_.,t.._,,,., thereof, tody or It without of !tis from custody is ordered tho County at that the oaid"itondoronell of tho Cooto ordered to paynent io 0:1.ce. Civen under of release □y the the hand be 1·cloaced nrosocution, oaid this Charlie and from cuss the Jail- 1,oTTdcrohell P.th Day o:f .. ay, 1007. �) �r • ... ' ~r v cfl t:i.on: of T. this fherii'f {'or ,Tudgo o:f the Ra.id Coun"-v, of Lim • moved the cos ts of L.. iu Court pro tc flt_O ~fine '1.S01..,;-1 hi rr: fron. the fcrooa fron wholly or It cus ce ordered the at cncc. tha ~cu that payment Coun~y t. ody intruu and u1ablo is without of ~le from 1 insolvent thereof, tody vid to f"y the CJf the ordered to Giver under 4 ...,~~d~., uf release r..~, hard c<, ::.n c·rntody v,i tr..ou t or the Commr:mv:oal th ~o the me, the soI!le ')ne cnu payrrent wai vinr; of the F~t·sractiur of prosecutior the pr ~aid this 1 )SC Charlie '"'th )ay of the the wh i. or any !'.at: e rcloaned ·ut · or., o, ri.o- of Oharl ~e, l owder:-ho11 dt1:r·ah011 the of ~~ 0 ~ i_viet him in thiP <')stF tr" ~i~L Lefore cd t'h-e ..,aid , Jsts appeare~ ':'erm 'wderPLell nd i+ appo.r·1~ Court February e, ' cus tod:, i'crtl.e I\.ttorrie;r nf' rock- 01irt tne 'saault, ~:' .l.d Charl t i rcui 7ho was at Court <>.nd the re leaee ocut i.on, of' the of Unlawrul C'ircu::.t a· d the 6 ,T 1d~e Hcv,derf'ell, Convicted C0urt laas, T. tho clay ca.me Oh~rltt Thi" last ~cf ore from 'l.r::<l thG ct.:.., Ja..; J..... lcwderstoll !fa , 1907. �) ' .. �. ' I fNDICTMENT. OF VIRGJ.t~IA, COUNTY OF ROCKINu-EAH, TO-WI,,: IN :'HE CIRCUIT of t.he Coant COURT OF SAI]} GJJNTY: of' Roe •inghar::, ~:::~~ in and no·: attendillg the ~~n faeir said Court oaths at; its present -------------'d on tne J2,J,.._day o:r-6~~~, in-t e year l~o,, in the said County. I ~ ------------- ~itness,,,u~orD in open �• ! • .. ... . .........,~ -.......r • �.. '. INDICTMENT. CO.l.i:W :v:E/1LTH OF VIl GI:iHA.1 cau Ts:'Y CF TIOCKINGH.A', TO- IT~ IN THE CIRCUIT COURTOF SAID CULJ~~ Tl c j its Pths on the ----- ~--9--' in the year. lf~,, in ~~~~ ~ a ,2:i.r:.=-:t the J)eac& and. die;_r:J..tJ of LTpon t l1e evi d.en e of_~~~~· &?:A~ ------- LhB Cc!r.!:.--on,rEalth of ~:::.__:~~~y~ s'~:orn in npen , Cler:. Virginie.. th~ �.. . . ... - � 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. Charles Howdyshell 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_004_091 Howdyshell Knicely https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_210-commonwealth-v-charles-hartman.pdf 9f3ee32558c892cbb299cb11799bf6e7 PDF Text Text COMMONvVEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO-WIT: ROCKJl',;GHAM COUNTY To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County: - .. .WHEREAS,--- . ----------~<---- -- ,L/ ___ ~ _;__ ______________________ _ These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to comman~ mon to appear before me, or some other Justice of the said to ansv,,er the said complaintynd N'2f-- ~ the said forthwith to sum•- ~~ to be far_ther dealt with according to iaw And you are required to summon ~=-=----=--- -==----==.c~=--=--=-----c~ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commomvealth, on the examination touching the said offence. 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Jamu.17, ~n4 folonloual7, ,i:iae, "-114lnwroouree r>oae er~. 111<1or •lt CbnrlOB nrt .... n to ta;-• COWlty, of a;u-rlage, her,• ee41oe ea =« have Ullclt id Ah B.. 47, eha being o! preYioue chnete c!ulr• oter. ln tho no~• o! tho Co:inonwMl.th Qf to co11 nd you CorthWlth to " pr•hond G1ven md"r • """thia r,a.Q ;/rCc,t/i;;,i,,/.• t.11.: Clll,r~e• )!erto,n,, betor f"!Dllle rereon therefor·, eo:IO oth~r J;et1ce -- GNetlr~: 1917, 1n aald CoVlty, 414 Wlla,..t,,lly rosloo et th t tlJlie 11n Wt'1Brrle4 Vlr tnln, 14 count;, ot the l'osoo o! the •• 14 o Jtu,t1co oo,mootion o! a,,14 Coant,. and brln: b.,fore or :.be u Id County tbo body or tho a 14 8.DIJT8l' 111.vhand • be • 14 CO:, n4 11eol tbla lalnt - 11 cd to be Corl .,,. day of Uoy. 1917. �' • •• Sli'rE OP , �COJll!~!t'Wa!L~ OJI' V ll!GlJIU, ROClU:GK 'i O ITJ!':'Y, to-111t: I. J. "· "Rl'lckburo r1er iu;;h•m County. "'8rr•nt beLrlru> d to the 14th d~y or ~•y. 1917. tlm of tba isf>U&nod of ..,1a or tho o, oe i.n cnd tor olocted sl'.lll. quallflod issue err o.,tltlod nts to tall ,.n,:1 t e s,.id County •n4 ~uthor1ae4 or err .. et., v,1:rily "1th thJlt nt, la " Ju,.tlce or :;loo o.n.;;,~ ... 411ly &Jld Lia t a l his ~ota o<the ·n4 ll8 e oh are nd I further tho Mndwrltln,· oertlt1 th,t of the s 14 J. I'. hie al;rn tare bolleva ""'l'r to admlnlet~r fr 1th Groll orediL. I cm ··t>ll ac us1n~o4 P1okorln,J. o:t- ~!., to the toro•oina whose nume eproor& si~nod or &tteet. ollf! '"''"a i<t the c~ tho ei,me bnlAA , Co•1rt ot Feo<>r4, do oort 1~ ~icke~lJlo. J •• o""•r.o "ire~·1t to t•e ~• ta -rr nt to •• gacu.! Ile, In taatloon;y ••t -t:S3 Court t 15th d 1 ~ an4 "hereor "1"'='"?i4 tile ee I rriaonb,,rl!, a: l,lil;, I heva h81'""l'lto ljl7. 'rl>gtnl•, o this . .t �.• •• • - • �• • �• �• Commonwealth of Virginia, • County ·of Rockingham, to-wit: In 1h, Curui1 Cour1 cESJid County: • ' • o~ the Coeiwonwea1th of 7irg1nis. in and ror th~ body of t.he County ot Roc:k~m. :ind no. a_ttending the Circuit. Tr.e Jurors Court of soid countyflFON '!!IEIR OilllS PRESE:lI', that l al:, , .nE-or oo nootion .n " n~ainst with ~no da r 1a &o :, e~ en u, cm::arri~d fllmlo par 11 1 it h v n r e.hn a ::,t.c.r , the pe.:ice and dignity of l..he Commonwealth of V1_rgioig.. '"l'l:lll'l'I! this witne9tses t,videnc&. ind1cl~4Dl is !lwOrn io Court toun4 on the test1o~uy t!.Od sent. before the Grand Jury to glvo rey1o a �• • ~ ' ~ ~~J • ~i• 1 • • (") ' ~ ~ ;,. .,' ~ C: "' ::, -rr ~~ " f! 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V C "'- ha~ •-.....,....r ,..-,,.,..., ~•rr1•g~. ~1 on, cbaract~r ~n~ tor 1~~ the ue.- of th• ,..•• • acknowled;e tn the au:n of V1rgJnia a.cd cllattels .t-~••,Jlyw,,_ ~~~ on a warrant Ada R~~dy, waiT,~ Charle& Hl\rtman ~,pea.r 1!\f:f"'la::tCouncy on the null aa 8Ur~ti~a laoda Cocu:,on•ealth. rea.d:e.red ~~~~-r:'J:urf-,,~...:.,_.,_~,-,./~, ~~t· UPoh-'\hi"t~o~dit{o~--i---n;t~,l,~~r {BT<l;CJUU:'!re ffa~- b~en arr,et~d depart ud or !!Arl.::>An Q• ... , Chiu-l•• ~'-•retro: and v~1d. Witne.oa ~n~ first otherw1~~ unf'l'l.arrir1 •~an A Fre\1~1nary bearing, day of the ne,ct o! oaid court len• ~f t'l.- folloW'in,; • undrr fu.ll !ore~ etgnA.tu.r•e promise ot p~•~ioue ~.~, o~ oha9te Jf h~ the said t~• ~udgt o: th~ Ciroult b•'~~e wi tr.out ch.R.rgi"'i a~ductlon Court or aook- t.e:'lll t.1':ert-ot an,,_ doea not then t!lie obl-1g&Uon 1• and ~irtue. artf! e•ale th..18 26t.h 11!L.'fot l~A.Y, 1917. ~& "j{..i:/4,:,,,,,(SEAL) /; f PM(l;e--.1t1,uMc ssALl / ~ne foreaoing bond ne executed aioher the eald J.~.Mftr~~~n arter before :n the under,igned Md J.».Sboernaker Bail Coact.ia- h~rl 1~~t1~1~rl . CA_>V �• .. •• • • • • �• ,, • ,, .... • • • T·~f lf J J. f:Ld t S'l il. ty yor. ltt ■ill sa.J E 1,e: ~d 1,av1nt o' re. ~- 1llcl r1..,vio1;0 o,.usto t 0, r7e elsrc SSC T I r • • • et1o1 :tor �• .. .. • ,• • • • • � 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 1917 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Hartman 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_210 Hartman Reedy