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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Philip Keller
Date
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1828
Subject
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Not keeping a road in good repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair and found not guilty.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_045
Keller
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_061.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Philip Keller
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1819
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping the public road in good repair
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_061
Keller
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_073.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Commonwealth v. Philip Ludwick
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1809
Subject
The topic of the resource
Swearing
Description
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Defendant charged with swearing profane oaths.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_073
Ludwick
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_008.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Philip Phillips
Commonwealth v. Walter W. Morris
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1897
Subject
The topic of the resource
Breaking entering
stealing
Description
An account of the resource
Defendants charged with breaking and entering and theft. Defendants found guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_008
Morris
Phillips
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_067.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Philip Reedy
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1819
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_067
Reedy
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_013.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Philip Vance
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1817
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unknown
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unknown offense.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_005_013
Vance
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_030-commonwealth-v-phillip-and-fannie-wilt.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1895
Title
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Commonwealth v. Phillip and Fannie Wilt
Subject
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Felony
Break and Enter
Larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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JMU LIbraries
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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>
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_002_030
Fayle
Wilt
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a10cbf9d9f06cccb48863783e4c292e3.pdf
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TR OF VIRGI NI ,
COUIJTY OF ROCKING
1, to - wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said co unt
of
Rocking am and now attending s a id Court at it s ne ce mhe r term ,
19 2 8 , upon their oaths do pre sent that Phi lli p Miller , with in
one year next prior to th e finding of t h is indictment , i n the
said co unty of Ro cking ham , did. unl awfully have i n his poss essi on
a still , Btill cap , worm, tub , fermenter , and. other appl i ances
connected vi i th and. used in the op er1::1,tion of a still , wi t hout
having . t he same registered as req_uire d by law , and a q_uanti t y
of ardent spirits , a ga i nst t he p eace ~nd di gnity of t he Common\.
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wealth of Virgi n ia.
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_______________ Phill i p_:Miller and _John_ M._Biller_____________________________________________ _
came before me __ __._ LL Dinsmor~ ------------ ------------ ------------ --------~--- -- ------- . _____ _
of the said county <?f Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say: the said
___________________ Phill' p _ Miller ________________________________________________ in the sum of
_________________________ One_ Thousand __________________________________________ _________ Dollars,
good and lawful money of the United States, and the said __,!Q~_!1_,_]3_i_l_l_~t ____________ ________ _
in the sum of_ ______~~-t~~~~~_!l~______________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead JiJ:s:ernption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the u se of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
________________ .f}:lj.J.J._i~Jl ilhr_______________________ shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwritten .
·T he condition of the above recogmzance 1s such that if the above bound __________ ______ _____ _
-- --- ------- -·----~--~~~~ !!F_~±-1-~~ --------------d o and shall personally appear before the Circuit
Court of Rockingham on the __ J_a_-t ____ day of the ______________QE!.<;.f!l!!~~r____________ ____ Term next
thereof, being the __ ).._7_"tl'_!_ ___ day oL---~~~~1!!!!~!'__ _____ __________ 192 8 , at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain __ felony ________ _
whereof the said _________~~!~!P_¥-j._l}_~~-------- ----------- ---- -- ---stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, ~ y e a r first above written.
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�In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingha m County , Greet ing:
You are hereby command ed to summon ... .............................. .
to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingh am County, at the Court
House thereof, at l0o'clock , a. m., on the..
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OBERT SWITZE R, Clerk of our said Cou,rt, at the Court House, the
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Phillip Miller
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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RcPr-box7-043
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Miller
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Commonwealth v. Pink Barbour
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Polly Boyer
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1820
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Threat
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, kill or do bodily hurt.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1921
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Commonwealth v. Polly Shifflett
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Defendant charged with felony larceny.
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Larceny
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Jennifer Taylor
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Harnsberger
Heard
Shifflett
Watkins
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Commonwealth v. Preston Calhoon
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1847
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat. Guilty.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
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Harrison
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Preston Davis
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1847
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat. Dismissed.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_013_020
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Davis
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. R. Fultz
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1812
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Non-attendance
Juror
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Defendant charged with non-attendance as juror.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Ccr002_002_082
Fultz
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. R. Hunter Miller and Hopkins Ray
Date
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1902
Subject
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Felony
Breaking and Entering
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to steal. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_022
Miller
Ray
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COMMONWEAilrH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, t o-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now attending said Court at its October term, 1927,
upon their oaths do present that R. L. Welcher and G. G. Wood,
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prior to t he fi nding of t his i ndictment, in t h e said county of Rock'
ingham, did unlawfully ~ave _in ~heir poss~ssion ardent ~pirits,
of V+rginia.
against the ~ ·ace and dignity of t he Commonwealth
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one year next
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G. G. Wood
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benef it of their Homes tead Exemption as to this oblig ation, to the use
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shall make defau lt in the perfor mance of the condi tions under writte n.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. R. L. Welcher and G. G. Wood
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
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RcPr-box7-009
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Welcher
Wood
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C JVILONY El\.LTF OF VI RG nn
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COUNTY OF ROCK I GH 1, to - "it ;
In the Circu i t Court of sa i d County :
The j ro rs of the Common wealt h of Virg i n i a i n and
f or the b ody of sa id county of Rock i ngham
s a i d Court
nd now a tte nd ing
tits J une term, 1932 , upon the ir oa t s do yre sent
that R• . Selle r s, on or abou t July 1, 1932, i n s a i d county ,
did u~l awful ly have i h is ~osses s ion f ive ga llon s of a rdent
s irit s , again st the _? e a ce and di gn ity of the Commonwea lt h of
Vir g inia .
This indict ment i s fo und on t he t e stimon y of W. E.
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and sent be f ore the gr and j ury t o gi ve eviden c e .
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June t erm , 1932 .
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Wit n esses : W. E. Lu c as /
G. A. Lawson
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Commonwe a lth ' s Attorney
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Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
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(J . P. or Bail Commissioner)
and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in th e sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the "J.se of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waved their homestead exemption to their re-
heard , and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
the said ch~rge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virgin~:~ g a certain
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recognizance shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
ESS WHEREOF,
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��Commonwealt h of Virginia-Gitr, County of, 1d~~/,,~-wit :
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia
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WHEREAS
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(b) A still , still cap, w orm , tub s, fe rm enrters and oth er appli ances connect ed w ith such still and u sed,. and mash
a nd _o ther subst ances, capable of being u sed , in the m a nufac tu re of Ardent Spi rit s, are u nlawfully in t:e possession of, and unl awfull y u sed by one
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( c) A rd ent Spi rit s ar e being unl aw full y kept, h eld, stored, co ncea led, u sed, sold, and unlawfully tran sported
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certa in baggag e or a certa in vehicl e, t o-w it : a certain
H ere describe vehicJc, auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, boat 1 baggage or what not
by one
H ere S?ive nam e. or describe as in ( a) ahov t-
A nd th ere being r easonable cau se for such belief :
TH E S E A R E, THE R EFOR E, I N THE N AME OF T H E COMMO N W E ALT H OF V IR GI N IA, t o command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the hou se, place, baggage, boat or vehicl e h erein desig nat ed, either in clay or night, and seize such a rd ent spirits a nd t heir co ntainers and other things
a ppar ently possessed or u sed in violatio n of law, and brin g th e same and th e person o r persons, in whose possession they are fo und, and a lso any person re sisting, impedi ng , obstru ctin g , or in any m an ner hindering or delaying you in the execution of thi s warrant before me, or som e other offi cer hav in g juri sdicti on of the case, to be
di sposed of and dealt w ith according t o law ; and make r eturn of thi s ,varrant show ing a ll acts and things done
thereund er, with a particular statem ent and sufficient de 3cripti on of t he thing s seized and the name of the person
in whose possession fo und, if any, and if not found in the possession of any on e, so state in your return, and post a
true copy of thi s warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this .. ..... ./ ....day of ... , ....~~-
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Title of Magistrate
�DIRECTIO NS
l. If only Ardent Spirits and co ntainers be seized
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
n or m o r e than 30 days from the date of return
for the h ea rin g of said return. If no claimant app ea r, the A r dent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited to Commonwe alth . Any person claiming
any of same must file a written claim stating part icula rly the character and exten t of his intere st
th er ein, w her eup on the M a gistrate shall certify th e
wa rrant, written claim and articles claimed, to th e
Circuit o r Co rp oratio n Court, as the case may b e,
fo r determina tio n, and declare th e unclai med articles fo r fe ited .
2. Jf still. still ca p, worm, t ub s, hea te r, ferment ers.
or a ny appliance connected w ith a still and used.
o r mash o r o th er sub stance capab le of b eing used,
in th e manufactur e of Ardent Spirits, be seized,
th e m as h (after taking sa m ple) sha ll be d es troyed ,
an d the facts a nd articles seized reported t o the
prohibition Commission e r and Commonwe alth's
Atto rn ey. (A copy of tl1i s warrant and proper r eturn " ·ill be a suffic"i ent n otice and r eport.) A r dent
Spirit s and co ntai ners disposed of as in No. l
above.
WARRAN T TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
The follow ing named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant :
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by searching the
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and by seizin g th e fol low in g desc r ibed A rd en t Spiri t,
and o th er things ther ein fo und (a nd ar restin g t h e
above nam ed p erso n fo und in po ss essio n the r eof) and
by pos t in g a true co py of th is wa rra nt a nd th e r etu rn
her eo n o n the
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H ere sa y place, house, room. boat,
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a uto or Baggage, or a s case may be
No cla im of owners hip or inter est in any o f the
said thin g s seized having been filed herein in complia nce w ith th e law, the same are h er eby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commo nwea lth.
D escri ptio n o f A rel ent Spirits and o th er s thin gs
Given und er my ha nd thi s
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3. If A rd ent Spirits a r e being tran spo rted in an automobile, boa t, wago n, b uggy, or other vehi cle, the
A rd ent Spirits and containers sha ll be preserved
and th e vehi cle shall be delivered to t he Sergeant
of th e City, the facts r epo rted to the Prohibi t io n
Commission er and Commonwe alth's Attorney a n d
Ard ent Spirits and contain ers disposed of as pr ovided in o . 1 above. (A copy of thi s warrant and
prope r r eturn will be sufficient report.)
Ti tle of Magis tr a te
Written claim of owne rship or interes t having
been fi led to ce rta in o f the said things herein seized, thi s wa rrant, the sai d claim and the things in
t he claim pa rticula rly de scr ibed, a r e hereby certified
to the
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fo r determin ati on, and the said thin gs uncla imed a r e
he reby adj udged a nd declar ed co n fi scated and fo rfei ted to th e Common wealth .
Given under my hand thi s
o f..
4. A copy of thi s wa rra nt and the r eturn th ereon
m ust be posted a t the fro nt door of th e h ou se, or
o n th e door of the ro om, or on the premises at th e
p la ce the A rd ent Spirits m ay be found.
S ee S ectio n s 21 ½ , 22, 23, 23½, 57 and 57 ½, Acts of
A sse mbly, 1918, Page 578.
..day
193
Title of Magis trate
N O TE.-Un less warrant issued for A rd ent Spirits
being tran sported in ve hicl e, boat, or baggage, it is
to be return ed to the jurisdictio n from w hi ch issued .
If issu ed for A r de nt Spirits so tran sported, it can be
executed in any pa rt of th e S tate, a nd r et ~rn ecl to any
justic e in a ny cou nty o r city thro ugh which th ey are
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. R.A. Sellers
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-5 gallons
letter to request reduction of jail time due to advanced age/health
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box10-014
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Sellers
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1891
Title
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Commonwealth v. R.G. Hawkins
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Threatening Violence
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor threatening violence.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_047
Hawkins
Meadows
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. R.H. Armstrong
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
trasport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1923
Rights
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RcPr-box2-048
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Armstrong
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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
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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
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1897
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. R.H. Meyerhaffer
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Seduction
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony seduction.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU LIbraries
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CCR001_002_035
Lang
Meyerhaffer