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COMMONWEALTH OF VIP.GINIA,
COU ilflrY OF P. OCKINGHAM, t o-wi t:
I n the Circu i t Cour t of sa id Count y :
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county
o f P. ockingham a nd n ow at tend i ng said Court at its April term,
1926, upon t he ir oaths do , p resent that P. obert Crawf ord and
Kem2 e r ' c rawford, wh o were heretofore on September 5, 1 923, convi e ted 1of 1 viola t i ng the Prohib i tion Laws of the Commonwealth
of Virgi n ia, and who then and there were each sentenced to pay
a fin e o f on e hun dred f i f ty dollars and to serve f or a period
o f six months in jai l, did, wi t h in one year ne x t pr i or to the
fi ndi ng of t h is ind ic t men t, in t he sai d county of P. oclci n gham,
unla wfully and feloniously manufacture , disti l led. ardent
s pirits, aga ins t t he peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
of Vir g i ni a .
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respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and t enements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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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
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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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. Robert Crawford and Kemper Crawford
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
2 Stills
manufacturing
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box5-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Crawford
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Robert D. Hoy
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1835
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder of the first degree. Guilty
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
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_011_010
Hoy
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGRAM, to-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said Co unty:
The grand jurors in a:hd for the body of said county
of Rockingham and now attending sa i d court at its October term,
1925, upon the ir oaths do present that Robert Davis, within one
year next prior to the find i ng of thi! i ndictment, in the sai d
county of Rockingham, did unlawfully 1¥,nufa.cture, sell, offer,
keep, store and expose f or sale,
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away, transpor t, dispense,
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solicit, advertise and receive order s for ard ent spirits, aga inst the peac e and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors a fo resaid upon their
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to the finding of this indictment, in the said cou.nty of Rockingham, did unlawfully have in his possession ardent spirits,
against t he peace and dignity of the Commonwealth o±' Virginia.
The jurors afor esaid upon their oaths aforesaid do
fu r ther present that Robert Davis, within one year next prior
to the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham, did t1nlawft1lly receive ardent spirits, against the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Rexrode, fr."' M. Bru·Ke, and J . '1!1. Lam, witnesses sworn in court
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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
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Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1925
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RcPr-box5-007
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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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
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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1900
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Derror
Description
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Defendant charged with felony threats of bodily harm.
Subject
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Felony
Threats of Bodily Harm
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_003_005
Derror
Glovier
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_035-commonwealth-v-robert-derror.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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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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1902
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Derror
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Disorderly conduct
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_003_035
Derror
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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
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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1934
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Dessez
Subject
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Felony
Involuntary Manslaughter
Description
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Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_012_011
Custer
Dessez
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_071.pdf
086036b1e3fc1f5b255cb490f7b145be
Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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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. Robert Gilmore
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1806
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony for stealing a horse.
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_071
Gilmore
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_034.pdf
a046a6385bc07bb9f392669a9e374d79
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Gray
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1811
Subject
The topic of the resource
Receive loan
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with Illegally, corruptly, charging, excepting, taking a loan. Not guilty.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
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_002_034
Gray
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/d31a6c01b964c840ddedc64c1f8c96b3.pdf
728a61a1940a11f1dc0dd18f43f11476
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Text
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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>
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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. Robert Harman and Frank Harman
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
Rights
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RcPr-box4-014
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Harman
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_022.pdf
ce1fe75ddd39c2f80398d65297e6a423
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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. Robert Harrison
Date
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1791
Subject
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Not keeping road in repair
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Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_022
Harrison
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Circuit
Court
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The grand
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the
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present
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term,
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dollars,
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being,
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and sent
before
ana
said
take,
the
chickenand carr
goods and chattels
of the said
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and t.ere
of the _,ommonwealth of Virginia.
Liskey,
in the
intent
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with
of the value
did steal,
indict
in said
of II. E. Liskey,
to steal,
feloniously
This
do
baby chicks
cnickenhouse
ta:rn,
oaths
21, 19~4,
and enter,
H. E. Liskey,
seventy-five
of the
l~rch
the property
feloniouslr
and now attend-
unon their
1934,
did break
of the
one hundred
of Rockingham
on or about
c_1icken house,
and there
thirty-five
of the Commonwealth of Virginia
county
goods &nd clllittels
house
jurors
body of said
Robert
situate,
County:
end carry
on the
. V. Shifflett,
jury
found,
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is found
the grand
being
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testimony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1934
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Herring
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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CCR001_012_013
Herring
Liskey
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cm..rMONWEAilrH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Cou.nty; c
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
county of Rockingham a nd now at t endi ng said Court at its April
Charles Marshall,
term, 1928, upon t h eir oaths do present that Robert Herring ~and
Clarence Cu:pp, within one year next prior to t he
this i ndictment, in said county of Rockingh am,
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id ~unlawfully
and feloniously manufacture distilled ardent spirits, a gainst
t he peace and di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the t estimony of G.
A. Lawson , D. \/ . Shifflett,
v.
T. Rexrode, Vernon Gooden, and
Jacob Gooden, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before t he
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If you find the accused, Robert Herring, not guilty,
you will say so and no more.
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then you will say so and fix his punishment at confinement in
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Herring, Charles Marshall and Clarence Cupp
Description
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Felony; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
guilty
manufacture 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
1928
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RcPr-box7-033
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Cupp
Herring
Marshall
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_055.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
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Hook
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1851
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping the road in repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair. Not Guilty
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
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_055
Hook
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/39c56bf6e9a354fb07eea2b717d5c32e.pdf
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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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. Robert Howdyshell
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of still
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1923
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box3-016
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Howdyshell
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_010.pdf
c27a10fcb0fd20ee9380575fe3458673
Dublin Core
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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
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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. Robert Jackson
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_010
Jackson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9ed26c07c800bb3532623c018786fa7e.pdf
4b948d149ec601d16ff1ad0204dd4314
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LTH OF VI GINIA ,
OU:N1 Y
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.1 , to - wit :
I n the Ci rcuit Court of said
aunty :
The grand jurors of the
tate of Vi rg i ni a, in
and f'or the body of the county of Rockingham and now attendi nt· said _;ourt at its December term , 1930 , u on their oaths
,resent th t
obert Joseph , on or about December 15 , 1930 , in
tho s~ id county of
ockingham , did unlawfully have in his pos -
sess i on about one hundred fifty gallons of mash , against the
peace &nd d i ;::ni ty ot' the ,] ommonweal th of 7irginia .
Tri.is h_ncµ.ctment is fo 1md on the testirriony of G.
w.'7',{Jt!vf~
. L wson ana ,; . E. Luca s , witnesses sworn i n Court and sent
before the grand ,iury to fi vc evidence .
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, .Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all PQli~ Officers and ,Constables of the State of
Virginia-Greeting:
WHEREAS
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has this day made complaint and information on oath before me,... ,
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c oun t y that he verily believes, that in the said c~oun
· t y and State:
(a) That Ardent Spirits are bei11g unlawfull manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed
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Give name, if name unknown. ,._ -y , ·•whose na e is to the informa nt u nknown "
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H e re d escri be veh icle , auto, wagon, carria ge, buggy, b oat , bagg age or what not
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H er e give name , or describe as in [a ) a bove
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any ,manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose pOSb'ession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this.........~ .day
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more th an 30 days from the date of return,
for the h earing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spiri"ts and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwea lth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interes t therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case m ay be, for determinatio n, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other s ubs ta nce capable of b eing used, in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after t aki ng a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and artic1es seized reported t o the Prohibition Commissione r and
Commonwea lth's Attorney.
(A copy of this
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and repor t.) Ardent Spirits and contain-'
e rs disposed or" as in No. 1 above.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
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Execu ted t;)o/yvithin warrant this
of ______
kil/.£.t,a:::___ , 199/l.
tomobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or o ther vehicle,
the Ardent Spi ri t s and containers shall be preserved and the v ehicle shall be delivered t o th e
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissione r and Commonwea lth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits a nd containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. )
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Other than above stated the following are witnesses:
by searchmg the
within sta t ed
Here state house. room, piece
and by seizing the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e above named perso n found in possession
thereof) and by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and the re turn hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case 1nay be
as front door of house. door of room or premises
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
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3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an au-
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f-::,/il___,_,_ ______~
This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
of --- - ---------- --------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of ownershi p or interest in any of the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compl.iance with the law, the sam e are hereby adjudged
and declare d confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this _________._______ day
of ----- ------------- ----, 192 ____ ,
-! ___ _
_
Title of Magistrate
Written claim .of ownership or interest having
been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _______ _
for d e termination, a nd the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my h and this _______________ day
of ------------- --- - -----, 192----·
4. A copy of th is warrant and the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ard ent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
Title of Magistrate
NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
bei.ng t.ransp or ted in vehicle, boa t or baggage, it is
t o be r e turn ed to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
can b e executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any county or city through
which they are carried.
�of Rockingham,
and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the 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 waived their homestead exemption to their re-
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Circuit Court of Rockingham County,
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heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is fin.
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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2:. 9 . . day of ....................................
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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>
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Commonwealth v. Robert Joseph
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Bail; posession of mash-150 gallons
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
1930
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RcPr-box8-057
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Joseph
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/3b30f2977f559a7c403c6a1891b3b15f.pdf
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CO:MM.ONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of Roc k ingham County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in and
for the body of said County of Rockingham and now attending
said court at its October term, 19 31, upon their oaths do
present tha t Robert J oseph, who wa s heretofore convicted of
viola t i n g the Prohib i tion l a ws of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia
on J a nua ry 19, 1931, i n the Circuit Court of Rockingham County,
and who then and there wa s sentenced to pay a fine of fifty
dolla rs and serve for a period of sixty days in j a il, did, on
or about J uly 31, 1931, i n s a id county , unlawf ully ha ve i n his
po ssession one gallo n of a rden t s pirits (liquor ) and f ifty
gallons of mash, against the peac e and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
This indictmen t is found on t he testimo ny of J . L.
Di rt ing,
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F . Newman an d W. T. Rexro de , witnesses sworn in
court and s ent before the gr and jur y to give evidence.
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BE IT REMEMB ERED, that on the ......... ~.f:l·~········· day of .......... ... ..~1:l: ....1:1.13..~............. .......... , 19....
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surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me, ..........~.h .ff. ey ....L....... P..e.v..ier ................ .. ....................... .
...~~·~·~····g?.rtir.1~~.~.S.. ~C>.I.1.~:1:' ....................................................................................................... , of the said County
(J . P. or Bail Commi ssione r)
of Rockingha m,
and acknowledg ed themselves to be indebted to the Commonwe alth of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of their respective goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Common•
wealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance ; yet upon this condition:
That if the said ...... g9.P.'3-.!..t. ... ~ ..9..S..~:P.P.." ......................
...................... shall personally appear before
the Circuit Court of Rockingha m County, at the Courthouse of said County, on the .... lst ........ day of the
Augus.t. t .... 1931 ...............................Term thereof, being the ...~.?. ~1.1:. . . .day of ...........~~?..~.~·~····· ·······...·............................. ,
19 .31 ....... , and at such other time or times to which the proceeding s may be continued or further
heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceeding s in connection with
the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonw ealth of Virginia concerning a certain
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charged, and be bound under said recognizan ce until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:i.nce shall be null and void; other-
wise to remain in full force and effect.
IN
WITNESS WHEREOF,
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
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shall not omit under penalty of £100.
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there this Writ.
Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said C urt, at the Court House, thr . /t!.4.
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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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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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Robert Joseph
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-one gallon ardent spirits (liquor)
50 gallons mash
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1931
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box9-033
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Joseph
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2fd21ab46e1b43f34affdc58df08b8bb.pdf
ff9b408e753c389b03324c2c5875f99e
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Commonwealth of Virginia ) T _ •t·
City .or Co•unty of Ha rrisonbu rg_ _________ )
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In the Qj._:z:: g~:...:h~----- -- Court of the __ CQu n ty of ___ Roe kin_g ham -----·
BE IT REMEMBE RED That J?_ .!._ J{.!. __~tg i:_Q._c!_l} ____ , Attorney for the Commonwe alth for
the said __ .Q..Ounty______ of futc. kin gJJfilD.... __ , and who for the said Commonwe alth prosecutes
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in .this b ehalf, in his proper person comes into t h e said Court on this the :- 17t h ___ day ·of_ ____ _
__ .Ap;r_i_l_ __ , in the year 19§>_~, and upon -the c omplaint in writing, verified by the oath of ___ _
- ~V_·-- ~-"-- ~-8-~!'.?_~~--- ---, a competent witness, gives· the sa·i d Co urt here to understand and be
informed that __ !_t9_12_~T_~_l_q~~]2_:g__________ __ , on the __ ?_t_:g_____ day ofi Februar; [_______ ,
in the year 19~~. in the said_-:.__c_ql]..I!_~y__ of -- -~Q.9_~ t A fl?_Ig ___ _, did unlawfully _________ _
! ~-_f !:).__l_~t-~ _p .9_~ ~_e_~ ~ _i_~:g.__c!_ _§_t~ 1-J.L __s_t t ).._t __C_@ _.__ ~XIIJ._, __t :µ_p_ 1. __f_ ~.!'IllE2P._t_El!'J_ - ~ _n d
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other app l i an ce s c o
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---------- ---------- ----- nn -ec ted with a- ------------------- ---------- ---~------·- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------·- -------against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commonwe alth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing aforesaid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and 1be informed that said ---------- ---------- ---------- -----on the ---------:-- day of ---------- ---------- , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
---------- ---------- --, did unlawfully
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commonwe alth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing afores aid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and be informed that said ---------- ---------- ---------- -----on the __________ day of ---------- ---------- , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
---------- ---------- --, did unlawfully ______ ------'---- ----------- -------- against the peace
and dignity of -t he Commonwe alth of Virginia.
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Attorney for the iC ommonwea lth.
VIRGINIA :-___ City _________ of _R_~ffj._~9D-~-~:rg_ .:_ ________ , To-wit:
This day W•- T •__ Rexrod e ____ ,__ personally appeared before me ::P§.~11~~- AilQ.JA§ a
p~t ary _publ ic __ for the __c_i j;~------- of ______ iarx.iso..n l.l-l!g--, Virginia, and made
complaint and information on oath that __EQPJ~.r_t__ J_o_Qe;p.h ______________ __, _________________ _
within twelve months prior to this date, to-wit on the __ _?_~b-____ day of __ llf~Q L1J.1'aT Y- -, 19333,
in the -~9.!-tQ.1;y _________ of ~~~-~~~g;-~~~-~- -- : .
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Ma;n'l:lfaet1:1Ped 1:1Hdistilled at dent g,phi ts,
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Sold ardent spirits ,
3
Tnansport8d arde:rrt spirits ;.4 __,Qwned and had in
possession a still, still cap, worm, tub, fermenter, and other
appliances connected with a still, -and mash and other substances capable of being used in the man-
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ufacture of ardent spirits;
-a. UnlaJwfully possess at drnt spirits
Sworn to this __Uj;JJ ___ day of -- i;,t il ______ --------, 1!J!l;L
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Commonwealth of Virginia
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Robert J oseph
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Witnesses:
W. T • Rexrod e
Filed--- - -- - --------------------- 192 __
____________________________ Clerk.
By ----------~--------- D. C.
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�Commonwealth of Virginia-~ounty of,
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia
-Greeting:
WHEREAS .... ... .. ..... ..
fu . .......%..·. . . ~ . . . . ......................... .......... . of the
ha s thi s day made complaint and information on oath before me, .. ..
said
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4.. ... ... C:. . . .O~... ?. ..Cl.,. .
Name of Mairistrate
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of the said City /County that he verily believes, that in the said City /County and State:
(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, so ld, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concea led in a certain
by o ne
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(b) A still , still cap, worm, tub s, fermenrt:ers and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash
and other sub st a nces, capable of being used , in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the pos-
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( c) Ardent Spirits are bein g unlawfully kept, held, stored, conceal ed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in
certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
Here <lescribe vehicJe, auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, boat~ baggage or what not
by one
Here sdve name, or describe as in (a) ahov~
And th ere being reasonable cause for such belief:
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TH ESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA , to command you, w it h all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things
apparently possessed or u sed .in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be
di sposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done
thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person
in who se possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a
true copy of thi s warrant and the return thereof, as requ·l'~Y law.
• Given under my hand and seal this
f.. . .~
.day of .... .. :~
193.~ .. .
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Magistrate
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DIRECTIONS
1. If on ly Ard ent Spirits and containers be seized
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 clays from th e date of return
for the hearin g of said return . If no claimant appear, the Ard ent Spirits and articles are to be for feit ed to Commonwealth. Any person claiming
any o f same must file a written claim stating pa rticularly the character and extent of his interest
th erein , whereup on the Magistra te shall certify th e
warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to th e
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may b e,
fo r determination, and declare the unclaimed articl es for feited.
2. If still , sti ll cap, worm , tub s, hea ter, ferrnenter s.
o r any app lia nce connected with a still and used.
or mash or other sub stance capable o f bein g used,
in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be seized.
the mas h (after takin g sample ) shall be des troy ed,
a nd th e facts and a rticl es seized reported to th e
prohibition Commissione r and Commo nwea lth 's
Attorn ey. (A copy of this warrant and proper r eturn w ill be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent
S pirit s a nd containers disposed of as in N o. l
above.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
Co mm onwealth of Virginia
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Exe ~):iit·l~in· ·; arrant .. ~hi ~.
of
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wi thin stated
r./~H ere
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day
Other than above sta ted the following are witnesses :
. ,19J~ by searching the
s tate h ouse, roo m , place
.
and by seizi ng th e fo llow in g desc rib ed Ardent Sp iri t;.
a nd o th er thi ngs th erein found (and arresting th e
above named person found in possession th ereof) and
by postin g a tru e copy o f thi s wa rrant a nd th e return
T hi s matter set fo r hearing o n th e
....day
of
hereo n o n th e
H ere sa y place, house, r oom , boat ,
.... . ....................................
au to or Baggage, or as case m ay be
a s front rloor o-f · house. ~ioor of roo m or p;emises
No claim of owne rship or interes t in any of the
sa id things seized having been filed herein in complia nce with th e law, t h e same are hereby adjudged
and declared con fi sca ted and forfeited to the Commonwea lth .
D escripti on of Ard ent Spirits a n d oth ers th ings
Given und er my ha nd thi s
of .. ... .. ....... .
...... .. day
193
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T itle of l\1agistrate
3. If Ardent Spirits a re being tran spo rted in an autom obile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other veh icl e, th e
Ardent Spirits and contain ers shall b e preserved
and th e vehicl e shall be delivered to th e Sergeant
of th e City, the facts reported to the Prohibition
Commissioner and Co mmonw ealth 's Attorney a n d
Ard ent Spirits and containers di sposed of ai prov ided in No. 1 above. (A copy of thi s wa rra nt and
proper ret urn wi ll be sufficient r eport.)
\ ;\,I ritten cla im of ownership or interest ha vi ng
bee n fi led to certain of the said th ings herein seized, this w a rrant, the said claim and th e things in
th e claim particula rly de scrib ed, are h ereby certified
to the
.. ... ....
.. Court of this ..... .
fo r determin a tion, and the said thin gs unclaimed a re
hereby adj udged and declared confiscated a n d fo rfeited to the Com mo nwealth.
Given und er my hand thi s
o f..
4. A cop y of thi s warrant and t h e return th ereo n
mu st be po st ed a t the front door of the h o use, or
o n th e door of the roo m, or o n th e p remises at th e
p lace the Ardent Spirits may be found.
S ee S ec tions 21½, 22, 23, 23½, 57 a nd 57½, Acts of
A sse mbly, 1918, Page 578.
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Ti tle of l\1 agistrate
N OTE.-Unless wa rrant iss ued for A rd en t Spirits
b ein g t ran spo rt ed in vehicle, boat, or baggage, lt is
to be return ed to the jurisdiction from which iss ued.
Ii iss ued for A rde nt Spirits so tra n sported, it can b e
execu t ed in any part of th e State, a nd r eturned to any
ju stice in any co unty or city throug h w hich th ey are
car ri ed.
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is fin
disposed of or until it is
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Commonwealth v. Robert Joseph
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Misdemeanor
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posession of a still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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(some times called
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upon the ...l'ir ..st National
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that
vrithout
f'n••t
Hayne had,
the
L.
that,
1:.
on
mir,h
t1 ey rrmst
e
find
have
such -right
tho
Catherine
allo-rrcd
said
to be
sFiid
tho ·zht
and that
that
said
catr.P- ine
Har::-ison
1-~. L.
do the
, nd with.01 t any intent
JE. L.
Harrison
that
e bad a right
he di-
yet
Hayne,
s1wh a we.y and to sur.h an extent
OCCASion,
1-i?d.
name of
in t11e in0ictmcnt
i'ro:m s ...id
'orrr..er ocnn.C1ions,,
S8Tile on said
believirnr
'11leged
Gignc-:1 the
f'-r>om t 1e evidOnC"e tn at
n..• helieve
Efil'rison
":.hey bslievc
al thoug
}:. L. 1-laTriron
autnority
to f:ig-n hn~• nt:ime in
1\
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Hayne to tr1e check
a f'.orgc:t'v,
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that
an intent
and if
signed
Hayne, to the check m,ntioned
Harrisonburg,
or that
that
the defendant
and had the same cashed
under
cted
to t11e crime of forgery,
the evidence
Catllei:ine
are instr
at The First
but did so without
the bona fide
belief
llha
is act would be approved
l~unt, th__, must fin'i
th
defendant
to defr·ud
is
tl1 y believe
from
the name of his
Aunt,
in the indictment
National
any purpose
Bank of
to de:fraud
he was a.utho:?ized
end ratified
not guilty.
and
so to do,
by his
said
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is
ous c11a.:racter,
assumption
public
to
policy
under
when an act
as to a purpose
not
forbid
and if
the
J\1.J:Y believe
signed
check
alleged
the bona
tJ1at
the
they
must find
fide
the
belief
thRt
same would meet with
the prisoner
to the
mistaken
or ratification
from the
indictment
of an ambigu-
to commit a crime,
t11e adoption
name of his
in the
is
be a:bt:i!ibuted
does
defendant
t1'.A
that
ancl may as W9ll
of autr..ority
o.r th.e act,
the
instructed
Aunt,
fWiden
e that
cat110Tine
mvne,
d>o be a forgery,
he had e.uthori ty to d.o so,
the
approval
not guilty.
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1901
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Commonwealth v. Robert Knight
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
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Felony
Rape
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Jennifer Taylor
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Knight
McCalley
Moore
Shifflet
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1921
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Lawson
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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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>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_007_230
Garrison
Lawson
Raines