131 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_101-commonwealth-v-charles-r-roadcap.pdf c00a056517be573ff83bb675d45f9ff7 PDF Text Text Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rookin![ham C01~nty, the ori_tinal papers in the above case. ""1 1 -····················)·············=······························,······················ ·····························---··············--·-·-----··------·---------···· ·········-----•-·····-· ��..rf.✓..t...... O ........ . ~<r13 .... ... . ........ . ��~ NEWS-REGISTf;R, VA. HARRISONBURG, COMMONWEALTH ROCKINGHAM WHF.RF:AS,. These ARREST WARRANT. OF VIRGINIA,} COUN'l'Y, TO-WIT: __ --- are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a-n-~--hring--before -me .__ or -some--other - J us~ount~1e to command you forthwith to apprehend -b --------------------------------- to .u:;;:;;::zi~ao~!::'Zl~,~AZ:~on to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, ol touching p_,--- ====G=i=v=e=n=n=n=d=e=r=-=11=1 )=·=h=a--=n=d=a=n=d=s=e=a=l =t=h=i=s=--==$=_ ~==_= __ =_____ d_a_, ~e examination the said offence. _______ . in the year Tgo_<t? ___ _ P. [SEAL.] �~~ Com,11wnlueaU/1 vs. } Arrest Warrant. ~l ..................... ~ ~IB the E.-r;ecidNf bu mTesting body of nnrl ·deZi cerinJ! the a.... ·····c ...................•....•... J11;stice of Ro .:,inghmn nnaJ bu siunmoninJ! nnm eel wiJ.nPss1 s in 1 .... 1rr1.1Tr1nt ~K~ before (] .. rt n-ithin the Cmintu within JJf'TSOn, this ~ ,ndG .~'m County. tuuof .. . '· .. ~ ~ 1 t~ t' ~ ~ �(tl_av 2-- . .I -v 1 7-- ri. 'f J-:uV lot~ 1 ~ y"t--'I. f ;,-- ��Hurst's Standard Form~. 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Dollars, T ......................................................... respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, the benefit of their Homestead Exemption liability to the Commonwealth geeel attel lawful mo11ey, to be flike lands and tenements, and they severally waived as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any d...~ ... ~.. fZ:v...q,_ ..~~~······ of the conditions underwritten. of the. above mogni,ance is such that if the above bound __ ~~·······lf,. ...·..... . ·-·················~···········<f.·¥············································do and shall personally appear before the~ /~7 on the_, tozeferred ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.• of Virginia if the said .... shall make default in the perform~ce :;ition :::-: arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth ~he to the ............ ~•········• good aud lawful money of the United States, aB.-.4-4he-eai-El....................... HJ.t-Ire-sum~- ...-....-...-........... ................... .......... ..................... ... . . ....................... to be indebted ... Q_t1_ __. _,fl(:,,<····dayof thet., a.,._,,._~············ , at the Court of Rockingham .. Tenn next theceof, being the .....d/~ay of Comt-house the,eof, and then and thece answec a bill of indictment to the Grnnd Jmy in and fo, said County against him the said_ M~ .... ll-····-···-··-- =:;;:;:~~~~-,z~~E~t I -········-·················•·············································································--- e..... tt...~.~·····// ... ~.d..C:.~/-...................................... whereof the said ...... stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. 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"R,r_-A,L.f--':::;Lr=n"'l---'----,,L-----,,F-"1,--- - ��r • • �r • �r • SUPERINTENDENT OF THE VIRGINIA PENITENTIARY. Sm: It appearing that ··········u·········,.··~•-·•,"V~---··· a prisoner confined in the Virginia Penitentiary ······~1,.,.f.,l .. for a term of ....................... ............. years, under sen- tence pronounced by the ........................ . Court of ..::r ......... ·····•···············term, 19 .. ? .......... . has served out half of the term of imprisonment for which ....................................... was sentenced, as shown by the prison records, and it further appearing that the said ...... ................ :............ No ......................................................................... . is a fit person to receive a parole, and having furnished satisfactory ................... ~ .......... ,vill not be dependent upon public or private charity; ·we, the Board of Directors of the Penitentiary suance of authority assurance that now therefore, of the State of Virginia, in pur- vested in us by Act of Assembly, approved March 7, 1904, do parole th€' • said .................................................................................... . ....................................................................... No ............................................................. . during the remainder of .... term of sentence, upon the following conditionsself as viz: That .............................................. shall at all times during this parole conduct C an honest, sober, peaceable, indust,rious, and law-abiding citizen; that ........ . accept and continue in the employment secured for···············-•············ ....... as per employment cer- \ tificate heret,o attached; and that ............................................. sha11 at all times be respectful and obedi- ( Witnes# ffi ~ (£,. /2!//,?r;, pz, d /2. J ................................. ··················--···•·········-'·············-············--·····--•·· ..·········---··········· . �' .. . I .. ' ~ tJ ~--bt c...,; C ? H t' ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1907 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles R. Roadcap Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_101 Ritchie Roadcap https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_128-commonwealth-v-charles-shifflett.pdf c1682f5221332e5081dbbe18351d9ff1 PDF Text Text f • �r • �tl t I J { 'l._1/ 2,() c; 0 ;:_? '-' 1..r. l f L c -3 l LC L• 3 I,/ /J 7 {, I ~tJ "J._ l__(_r,_0 3711 7 () ;O J z_ (} 1;½-.5 -'try- /1'-rO ' L7Lr 7 _, tf1-r, I uo ,19 .Lr yo S--1 0 1 2 0-Z s-l.TJ:Lo 1-~_D /01.PoJ 6 ' -- 0 ��fi.L. Cr· rt. ii1"'trticto t. i.1 o uit ·; m:Lil ,. t,:v rir:pbt, o · r,-;c 10 ' tJ io '3 ,ilry t.1. ii t·.e to 1>L~auiJt,y :l'O'an~ G<:ii 01,wc J.th ·ms ·. r 0tn u o. !;J e bey n 1r every o ·· e11 rov- t nt to f: ct 1101cf, o .n- m:r. ni 1 1' ve or ot.~ n et,: ifl rre3u;.,ed .. Go .1;cr 110: 1, ✓ a·1ct 1;hat 1,h0 . 1·.:0nco evor.1 tali, ne-mn __ act o.. :1•; {'.iil: :Lb ·m::-t t,. t. , .-c~1..,.a1 ..cl. cion co.1r.,ir,tent . it·. 1·cv of the j n0t. beyrn:1·. every 1 , - il tY , :::.re 11i - re,..soi1~.11.e very re"u~on ·olt', ry to ..1 ,.-.is o f''..::t.S· 1•c.vo.·1. ��f • T .e jury e instructed that the ~tilt Bt be :i.; conn intent. ,J · ic i , o · the ac •i t.t hin 1s9d im10c ,nee,;, ... ,. t, _st .,e is not �r • �f • lw • .I • ,, fr l -._, ,,,..,,,. -,. .;/ t. f,·".I ,,,.,_ r -14 r1vtt-..; l 1 t f ~t ~11-.u· c t), r# 4 e>-.·9c bl '. a-t. --~ - t. I).A 0P-1...-i~L.. . V ~ • _ ~~1 1 ~ ',. l-•~,,l. k..., \Ct- t I . ;-,-.. /'e,4/4,;,~ ? ~ t ~""?' , """'.,, ,v~~} I �! . �Y·, , ..•. l ' .. . �,,.. I ·../ .., �• • . . f • . ... ' ½ ~ , _______ ,____ �\ J •' f t -.:, �. . ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, the said Court at its .... Jt:.h ..~ .................... ... LYh~I upon their oaths present that ............. on-the ........ did~/d& , in and for the booy of the County of Rockingham, term, in the year 190 .. ;{;;_ . ............ .J..~......... day of..A.4-~ " ~· .............................................. 0., . ..... , in the yeac 190 .. .Y., in the said County, o·..~ ~]... 711..~~t 7 ...~.... /,-!_':~~•~~ .. r-~.~~--~.~-~~.~ ~7..~ ~......... ? ../ against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of ....................................................................................................... .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. .... .. ......................... . witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. 0 ·•······· .................................................. ~dFJ ~~ J1,<~ ~ Clerk. �• r .. .,..' ' : �. ... ' Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY: The jurors of the Commonwealth anc1 nowatten a·mgt h esa1 ·d of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ~ c onrtat1ts · ......... ~/} ~: ....................................... upon their oaths present that ....... · term, mtheyear190 ? ..... , $.&!....................... ................................. . against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of. ................................................................................................... . .. . . .. . .. . . .. ... .. . . . . ........ .. . ... .. . .. . .. . .. . . . ......... .......... ... . .. .. . . .. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . :~··.;..:.·.... ·; ....................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth vs. { INDICTMENT. , f~ CL ~c1Jf,Lft7 .... ···········································... ~ ..~ A TRUE ..~ ..~ ..~.... ~.... ··············· BILL. Foreman. I ~ ~ J, I /e ......·~ - ---~ , : � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_128 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_152-commonwealth-v-chas-winters-and-peter-krigam.pdf a8c3cbef6a027affb73645c5810de1e6 PDF Text Text , .. r • COMMITMENT VIRGINIA, To ... COUNTY OF TO ANSWER INDICTMENT. ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T: ~.$~ .................................. , .................. of said These are, in the name of the Commo1111·ealth of Yirginia, to conve,· and deliver ..t:l~--.ur~ fore me. '- into the custody - tu command .. . "·ith this warrant, the bo~f ~I ~ ---~-.................... ·~· .... .. . . ... , charged be- ................. . . . . . . . . . . and you, the keeeper ..4 ...... f ,mi by clue course of law. you, the said.~~/:.~ of the keeper of said jail. together .Jl.1.~ ~- and to the /..£,A-~ Keeper of the Jail thereof: forthwith County, '&i.1~ Given under my hand and seal. this .... of the said jail, are hereby required . . . . . . ...... to receive into your jail and custody, ancllhi.i there safelv keep, until/he.. . /J ........clay of. .. "" ,I the said thafj}J7'As;· ee hall be discharged �T \ • �• ' r • �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Winters and Peter Krigam Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor idleness. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Idleness Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_152 Krigam Winters https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_288-commonwealth-v-hensley-statten-and-sellers.pdf fdec5638caad747e74ee4ecf76a7fb1b PDF Text Text 111the Name of the Commonwealth of Virr;inin: IO th• Sh~rif! 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C • C1 ::: ii 0 :, "' .... i:, 0 ' "' ... p r ::r �• TH:! COJ,ll[O!i",12,,ltrliOF VIdGI!lIA ro ~e • o:r ftoc,Jcingham County, Sherif:!' W,.tu-~~..,~ Uc command you to ta.:e be :found within ahall satisfy your County, ua o:f ,) :1.3'- and 4,..,· cocm,1tted bf him, agntnst :for the which to us 1n said ex~oded, whereof to us o:f record; to rem.er J, before , recovered. J..-· :for a -nu~d,-, <Unc.ity; alao ., 7 (, 1n that :for oosts, .• --.,- µ behtJ. :r &/"- S-/iliZ_ said you have on the :LO- be:fore ... the ofsnm, ~-~/.-,, year this JI• .illack!)urn, Rouse thereof, l!ilst !,_he our salil Court, d.11;; unto un tho :fine e.nd cos ts afar-esntcl.. Witness, the upon our peace ani And ln ve then and there Court until (f"-' ?t,/74 , on :fine assessed and that keep, , which we lately Court were ad~udged the c.t the Court House, safel:, ;:._ '0 ..:/i.,v,,-==-"t,,,,,=..:'::..,,,,;.=·~~.C.:.,: ..;::;......-=:..f_____ againat Greet inf: this ~ writ, Clerk of our said Court, da_v of _.,__,..::'t:..:";..·'-:::_;_· _____ at the , am in of the CommomreaJ.th • ....a=kl=,.,__r:..:U=A=' "'.-/.;.:.•;..:>::..::~:..:·::;~c:-cc..a~• Cl erk. II �• ~ lf1a_--4v'1.o, l<t~., 2u~ ~ ~ .zk 1 ½· 7-t/4-1#-1~ ,£1:;,. '7µ 7 t./ , - /rY$/d / ,~ c¼, i, W,~. 147 -J,/(.-6, >, ..,, • \'( ~ --... ~ ~- ,.,- ~ • ~1 { 'j • • • • • • �R ~VIII '( S'r..:: i.-,,~ CRIBLIBKDSill.T lo • .-a 00181)'°•14'8 C:, I �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charlie Hensley, WIlliam Statten, and J.E. Sellers Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor sale of bad food. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Bad Food Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_288 Hensley Sellers Statten https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_237-commonwealth-v-city-of-harrisonburg.pdf e0f27839883c216f6420b80b4a392c49 PDF Text Text I , - tr:-~·,.L ..,,. . , ,,. • ' . y • Lf ' , • • • �• • _J �I I Buhl 111:otts 3ra,ll"'m !nddy Creek f1ll111f Co. 1 ~1ty o! 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Tl!A 001'.l.011 ;;;.I.TH OF VIRCIIIU, TO Tllil SIOOtl F OP !100 INCW.U COO!ITY-CF!:ETllfG: You al"e hero by oor.11:111 nd e to •PP•~1· before ct tho J\i.dge o! tt.o coit.-t l!oo~e,on show o ••• why ottaohed tor t•1lll.re ...;:C.::1.:t.._7--"cf", ---"!:.:.•.:.r.:.r.::~.::".:.";.:n.::b"=-r._.,_[ ___ _ t!'-e &JUcut• Ccttrt o1 I'('Ck1."'1£hati\10- ...~t.1, doJ of the .ro.n• Terr. n•r.,(June tl:.• lr.t 1~~-1,to derr. at o• no•r __ to e oc:con__ 1t to ~•1ntain ebonld not be fined proper tlf.h 1 ddore et _,,D::.r:!.Y...;.:R..:1..:v.::•.:.,. _______________ l~t); ond itn ..:• ___ _ And ho-ve tto11 ar,d th ore thl 8 !rlt • .·1tneso,J the l~~ . .:•.1:i1t.ckbar1,Clerk: ot ou.r a.e1d court.1,,t d•1 er .:.ir.e,l,.,.,L d 1 tho 14&tl ,e~r t~e Ccurt 'Houe& of Yie Coru:nm,ealin. ��COl,IIZONilEAJ.TBOP VIl!GIHlJ., ,o !be Sheriff of Roeltingi'.em County, t;roeting: • Whereas an oxeontion of f1er1 fao1ss 1esued on tho e?th 4ey of ~erol: 1922, et the 111>.it of R.!Jr••ier agsinet the goodo end chettola of one H,E.Linooln for tla &lllll of $400 .00 llr1l.b i.ntere"t ~rom "'•pt.atliber H,th 19£1, until pe1d aJld S8,00 ooete end was levied by W.L.Dillard S.R.C. upon e oertair. ..,p.,od=g.,.e __ _ 1917 llodel. I 138036 ee end for the prorervy of tile eaid R,B.Linool.n, which outot:tobile tho eeid -....J";;.,..~,1.. •..JBt<:luO!Ji!>..lyo,..,,. __ ,_ __ ~---,---avera at the time of 1esu1nf said writ and Ione beforewes,•n4 ever einae, bee beon and now le ~• P'rorerty o:f ea1d C. J,Rlddle end not the property of the es:1.4 li,E,Lit1ooln and : Roadeter l'!hereee tho eaid bond ee provided of tntecyleador. 'l'borefore you are C, J ,B!§dlJ '6"ylaw end hon filed before OOJIIIUmded to wc:,::on the esid executed e Pl'Ol'•r suspan41ne: a'ur AE14 C1rw.1t Co=t e peti~1on ll.A.J'rai,ier end ti,,. aeid 0~ J. Riddle to IIJlJ>•or before the '-ircui t Co,a t of Book-r1n=ffe=o""m""."'C..,o"'UJ>=t"'y~e..-t,-rthc-e=-iO"o"'u"'i't"'"""'ll"'o"u"'""-=-o·n the 2nd 4ey of ta, next teni.'oeing Tvee6ay J\ma 20th 192 ,to etato and litigate their reeyective claimu •8 touching ~be suto~obUe oforesei4,1r. order toe deo!aion of their rifhta eevorelly iouohillt tl:e aame. J.F.Blaokburn,clarlt 10th day ct Juno ,lY22,and 11itneae of CI\Lr«id llourl,ot t.l:e Oo.at Hou, e t.l:areo:f, tbie in tho 1~6tb year of tho O~onwealth. -., _j_ " ~ Ole:rlt. �• • • • • • • • • "I:'I • (' ..., ..... n. ' I r �I!f THE NAl~ 0" W:: C<l!MOlf...;:JJ.!H OF VTIIGIIITA, re 'l'l ~ SDF.!IIF!" !P ROC..II l!. I YOU ere hereby to tip aer 11. the coa::.and•d to LUC::On,__ before Court the l!ou8" 111~2), tc ehow aauee at toot:od co to1- ta1·ure or Juds• tte ....Jl:-.~,"t!;.Jlia.;.;., _,c.;.xa•:u•.,.i;u!;.'1L.}L.11..1u':".;,1;.· .JS:..:·,,:;:, JADIWlZ'-- 1:1rcuit Cot:!'t , on -.t.o le L day of the wl,:; ___ TlllG: i!-r.F 1:.t:._ ____ to •·•1nLu1n pror,er JIU;• •=l!ocki!)Ehl.c Tern , erl. c:cun~,. 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' ~(,,,41 1 Cc. ,o.4,2or1. ,e.tric r,. r= o· rrr ,,. • l! • -<\I.rr !. • 1 , "dOln , P,an. Ill. o.a.d ftor o L'!i ,er1. 1 v•r :e .. it hol and l!ha!>k, Tl.,b•rvllJe, S1,1!f!cion: lnd~• •· . rr1vt:r1 f!\l!~iciont - •r 1. a ',8ra. BG!.icient ,it na ...er, nt ...a~re. •rriao Tbt Va. TOotl'•r:1y, Froa !Way l!ill1r.g Co., !:u!fioi n: la !Ora. • ff. !!lei , VJ.. · e. Lnoy ri:ri-1:g■ , Va. l •~r,. , �• • • • • •• • �• • ✓ J. lcient ln c. 0 • a~r,. rr• tu •:, t r.. la 'ler1. i berv!lle, !. ·a• • • 2 ) ) • 4- i) - I ' '' �• • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. City of Harrisonburg Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to maintain proper fish ladders. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Maintain Proper Fish Ladders Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_237 City of Harrisonburg https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_203-commonwealth-v-city-of-harrisonburg.pdf 8800ef26964e3438e40f207b40742d4c PDF Text Text ~lolt.V ·7!:l'J,,.1 ,. ~ u: Ile, ,•ic(_'Cl of 1J1o• l'ldf of 1111""Cfrcmt t,iwl ••, Hui 1rrncJi,,m(' IUH\ ,h~ ontmuJ 1 Jtd(l\'nl In 01,•olxn-,•c,is,•. �.J �• P' • ! ~ 1,f-,.,~~&.L~, L ;,,,,_.._ ,,.~,. ,. ,· . . 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Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Pollution of Water Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_203 City of Harrisonburg https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_316-commonwealth-v-clarence-holloman.pdf 4019c25387e1ea9dcd5badb54a3888f3 PDF Text Text r.l T'f!'.!l~I!tCUIT COURT OF ROCKINGl'A!!COUtlTY, VIRDIUIA, coiwo:IWE.IL~ : ., cuaoc-:: :::01.LOlUJI U you finl1 the aecused, Clarence Rollo,oan, not .;a.ilty, of 1118.licious asaaul.t ua olarged you w111 a~y so nnd no more. It you !ind the 1nd.iotuont, tLen you will for irt the you do not find indict"tent, t!.erein, in the of not leaa of oalicious assault, than and by e. tine say so snd fix for not less not e:i::ceedi~ r:::you guilty one do not find tor in J~il I ot exceeding '::.en yo:i. w:u for his punislunent as ollused a period five not exceeding hundred a pet'l.od not excaedine !1 ve !-.'l!ld..re~d.olla!'s, twelve month• of tl • relonies l.1-& pu::ishaent twelve o~ bo'tb arore- as ota1rged in "l.e and battery ~iI yee.l'e, dollars. him 61J.1lt,, of either se.r so an by oontln•ment one nor oore tr.an five than el"l.1d, but !'1!?.1.him r,uil ty o! assault i~1.ict.oe::t, as oJ-.arged but find. him g111lty of \lill.aw:f'Ul assault then you \>ill pollitentiar.)' hie or by oolli'i •10..,ont in jail :sent. a period nor m.ore than ten years. 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Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Claude Kennedy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. 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"' 0 0 r.; .. pf:j ri • "" ,. .. ... -... ~ .., "' (0 ► ., '.., ~ 0 ~ �D 6l'llUCTI~:Z The Court ori!Dlnel inetruota caseoJ th~ accueet1 ti!>n or i~ocenci& burt!on !ore, of prov ins t:t1ste o! 1& :-its f bia "i\,lilt upon a c~~•i~~r the w1tnes~ea 1r. ~h tell• •oinda o! the t .Py st u:.lti th• Jury that t~e c ~e wnich, evidence, tion 1 & plea leaves after I --- th.a: L'l ~·111 ca..,,, of 111,t ,guilty ..rr ~ p:tts ra1sea a~or Jury a reaoonnblft co:i:parie~n i~ " r~a•o:t~ble 1nt1 \-13 ...o• charge. pr~O.J.::inil •h" 11', tr1•%'P- thP tPstL~eny •vii~ ce, :-u!lty. ~ .. o~ •~Pr@ ~oubt as to t~ h• a-uilt Co~=t. doubt is th~t atat, •~d c~ns1deration t~ey f•&l an abiding ft :.n ..:1.-C1>- ~•1tl of the w"b.ole ca3e, :he m1nda or th~ juror• thay oannot say that as in all b.-y-3n4 r~aaon.11"'-,111doubt. and tha circu.~•tnnc~~ :hi.' ac:u:,~d, furth,r th!! jury o. ot all of ~he in eueh 0ond1•1on tb t conviction t~ R morAl �• • • • ., •• .,., l • I C • • • , • • �[!;.~ :::,....,,- C"S~VC7 IIJtl The Court and ada:13Ji~na in1tructs oI oonae~t, 'b·.1-: tflat in orimin!il oa'\e& conf'e~sJo!le by t,'.-'t$i0 ,rith g ..~at - ..j - STRUCT 10:I !JO. Tb~ Co~~t instructs =~ni11c~, that ~h,. jury O-.... accYsed. 31:ould b" r•ce11"ei I; th. t t!'le aoc:..1aeii v lio. :h~ jury that if rud a•X'..lat interco:.ir:,~ th@y b~liev~ tnen th~ Co~rt instruct. tht! jury - that Le prouc~t":ix, 1 b the he 11ai·1 •'"".:Ul&l 1nu:rcou~aP !'Tom tW' ftV1denot wae -Lw,inet hPr t PY aannot find �• • I • • • ' • , • • • �nJ3TRUC:'IO Tne Cc-;,i!'t ina'truet.• the ev11ence Job.neon. ~r~~ Cletus ~ .-.o. J , 1 he Jury t·.1•t althtnu;h dh1~fl~tt 1Bd y~t, 1!' tht!'y ft.rt1'1.er belif'VP a~t o: 1n •rco~r•e pliah•~ mutual t~,t by toroe, C'lnsent -~ .o· ~. or if ~h~· beliave an,1. for th@ I g:rati!'ication tl-~...1 b•l !,..v• !'r-om tntprcours~ fron th• f'Vi,,~'"lOf!! thl'\t her c~ne~u~ auc with Lre bu~ n• intercou~ae of tbel:- e;=?-- •ae by !nutu11l th,. �• • •.. d ,.... '· • • .. '. • • .. • �rrr:nu :r to11·•. ~.ie 0111••1• the ot'fer.se prev10~1 cha1te charaot~r uzaal illtercourae or 1n,h.ac1nc a~ ur.m4rrir.t\ by• m~rried ·07 in<1.uct1n1,rnta and :r.,.an ~, t'1t...=nl.eor canee1\ in.flu'!ncea which to unlawful oT~:'C0lltl! ��lu the Name of tho Co111monweahh of Viri;ini.o: \/ Tet lll..- Sberift J.7 ,_,,,, of tee t 1 -,rliMn Counry, Clf:'\>tiQJC: ,/1 /. _._..... A.. t, 1t,>J;h1r /,.-fr,rr l/;.r ,ludt.- uf //u+ l'fr,•rtd l.'mirt fl{ /IQ('/,lntlm;'}fl lfj"', 1,t 1(1 r,'r/m•t..-, 1t ,1,,, rm 1/1;• ,d2 t.2 ,,J) d1t11nf I fo 1,a/ifv<w<l /hf' tn,1I, t, • l!J .,,,.,,J/ll f'/r,/,,t,jf, J!• 1,,-1,1l{11f rlr~JJef~~du,.t rn ('mtnl!J, ,rt lh,. l'1JU1I. ,,, / JI) Z, J th~ /1Ntlr ,.,tti(l11 IJ/ /J;r,(',numun- ,s_t l,a•I ,.,,,-,.,.J IIL. ~, 1,rl, O,r.rr lhu 1 ►,-1,,,..,.f, / .Jd,,.,1 ,;J 1f'nl ,/ F. CJ. lf'hlll f"? / 1 I not m,1t-l und,r J,,v. C'lrrl.· of,,1,r , t1, I, n ••ty, J .l. If'(' ,u,t /',,url, J!I l .-1.,,d in tlu J,,, /1I, J/: q, , 5 ""'' ... f,.,7 /urrv tJtr1t. ,1 111<(',,,,,., /hmKe, ,1,, 11j'tl,1' {'1m111u,a11·rnlOi ~ ,!. • <-~ _,.. (7.-r~·. ��ln the :•fame ol the Commonwealth of Virginia: To t.b-e Slk:'riff • d/'~~rl,tj /1ou•I tfiNMf, ·I,;,."'""'' "' tlw l«rft4 111J(J,,'cl.,;t'I,·. (~. fllr., •rhr, 1fo,., • clt,,rzi'tl .l!id t/tl u•i'tl, h_..,_. 1tMf. J ,,,..,, 11/ , ~/ ___ ,~,. v~;;•N<I. 11fl.,,m ~ 1hr j"m· 1, frfollfl Julit'itd 11/ •· t •11UIthrrf" I Mk W1·il. .I. P. JJf. IC!t'f:rr.~-..· u--,,.,. M1 C-uft '"'; 'Ul/k(O- r-,..,.-:.. ttf ,.,. d,•y<•i 'Y!A r 101J11, a.I 01~ f',•UTI (..~ J!J ~ ,./- 111,pco:1N1Uy •f ,£IIHJ. 1,d ,.,,...,.,, ,d "'" 1 /.)• (• t' ~--,,,r,,- l!J.). '-4·m,tl ih /h,. I ,I... , ,. -~- ~ of J,;1.el,itQ.hfftll (;,;,u,ot)', Cl'ttllUI[: :i,...-~ f 14 ✓ (q1111 - y,·,1rof /lie ' ,f,i,7 Aur, Owlf, J/outt, tJu t,"',rmn111tu(~•1llh. , t'lrrk ��In lhe Name ol Lhe Commonwealth ol Virg-inia: 1'" ,h~ SbcriU of R<1di-h1jfb•W C.:,uo\ty. Cr~e.ting: n,,,..aN! h,n:by Ii--_,., 1--i..""" r()1,u11,,,,rl," ,., sloum11n ~,;<ff~-.t& r,lr>/ .. e--~-- ...//,-,,!fu.,...t '1....,,,L. €"->-=~-> ~ .::.· ~~c/ ~ I ,_./ > "It' IJl)rt~f', r_¾~ ,,, "41:.."til_t cz;,., ~~~ •:lr /t,ilif11r(n{l (I,,.lru m , 011, thf! C111ut ti/ /l()c/..ur/lrnm I /£/ - .:Z./ lluy ttf r /-"/ Cflltutfl, tJI th,. (!(1(1rt th t,i l•tll i1t ~/1.,1 / 11/tl,r 1'f'Jj•n,11JIll i" lh~ p,-o ,..,,utM, u/ ill l',e.,""'« !if Y/ , 4- •· t- #1,-".f' JH'fembrr,t 1,,Juil{11utont1tu,11/n•tluphrnllyof.f:IO(J lhen: IMtt fl",tt, ~1. ,.. ll/,./(.'h."ftl'R.•\·, ,~um•-t,. t(ll!f .,j: 11f•1111d t-/ ~j .tmlth,• JU 41C--q' ~~ -✓~~ /7 4 ,,_j.,,.,./t~a.-~, o..........,,~ ~ ✓ ,,,.~. / ..,. ✓, -r~:-::✓ r(,./J:'-4t:>k-...--,, ..,,~e,4 I' ,j ,, ~ .-/-C<.-?/-;-. l(J ,.,'r/111•1'., "· 1r~ulth. Plul,,JIJ{ ""'' - .rye-/.,,, (?.1 - U, 1rpp~"r Wfm·r 11,r .fiulJ!r fl{ 11~ Cir~uif t<, ► l1,,;r,1 ...-.--1 ..,_,_ ~7;-~~ r &If/= ).. M--~ (.'In•!,. r,f J9;.,_'/. ¥~ MIii ) ' ,. t,111' 1,111dCourt. , 111,IJlftt'I" t1un, ttt th~ l'am·I 1/u J,I 'i ilqr,-nruj'fl,_, ~ /7~ ,,_ Jl&tA$~, thl! t 11111rn1fJIHt'l!f1lt/1. ~ , Cl<rk. ��lo the l.'m•ki.ngl,~11u l'o,rn(y, 11,,y Qi c<-~,,. «- .. 11•/Jo #:lttn I• rl. ,, ftNl /Jun• ~~.,£ itl, on l,iulkr..d w~r ff-(l•,.a frlilffJI ;;:,, l "'' ,,, ,,._ tJ,;, II 'ul W'ih&f!AR,ii f- ,,,,ff ., .:/ -0.--c.. ,I 1,1 !he l~w,t ,,f 1'', II J. IOKR(JJV1~ Ct,~rk 11/1Jttr tHtitl Ctmrl, 11t O;,• ( r,11r/ ll11u.~~.l14tt .:.0.~ ,t 1~ •t. mu/ l,r I-, fl• 11nt1•ttfl/N1 (',1mm,mu-e1iltl• ,._ , ........... ............ \,, b& ' If,,. 7 .-!-/4~,,., -• . ,.,,,~ �• • �Arrtu Wiu1,.,u , o Couswbf,, ,1fsm,I Cott11f)': \\'llcu-.1<&. ~ .-. ••r th~ $,l.hl (.'ountJ·. bu .___ , . com1>lniu111n1I inform.anc,n 0~1<,!:th•~ron..•yu: ibis di\" madt• "Ju"iticc1 o.f Che!taid Coun11, • {U th:lC These ore U1'•refore. in tin• ,rnuu? of the Co1lln.1on\\cuhh of ,·m;niu, to cumm4u!.l Jou fonh,, 11h,o appn• hcrad a11dhrin:: before me. ot~me .otht-r JusLire or th~ ~id Count>·• the ll<k.llnf llw s.1tJ. . ,/ ""4It• nns,,.e, tb4•~11idoomph11111 011d1(1 be lurther dcah \\ ith ncconhni' 10 l:.lw. :\nil ,cu ~1r~ rtttuir('d 10 smn- mon Given und.er my h~md and S<.":tl thi...._ ...... .,.... ,, ............. . J.r. ISc,~ �' ... ,t,!,,.,trf'd ,,.,. 1r111'rntr,lrr<11•t ~l' ,1, , ••ttlt1f .-tw iM1~••n"11111.., l'f"oJ'f.,, Wko,,, • J11lllo. ,, (•' , rt••"'~"I!'"'"' Cc••"· "n,J l•f' 1UIHI• ill I'"'""'' l"•l•1i.. lf tlllr wilh/" !hJl!:111 ,I ·•l•f•"'1 ,. f ��~ I - 1923 Sf.PTEMiiER S~.IT. ~l,ND.~\ ,10:,,1),\Y -- 1\()) R1 12 ftJ 14 ll§ -- - --- ll1f.~l)AY - - - - fJ - - - ~ \\r.l)NESllA l' . - TIIURSIMr -- - - J,RrDAY - SATURDAY - - ♦ Good ht TELLER'S 11tlt" year ft.a\aMirt. ~,t1oan.l r ~e .Pe of ir I r ♦ ,a,Jr malu'l' ~ ..hftkB. 8AL11MOAE MA'dJl'ACT\lflllU"C: BOOKS CASH :-...-c,al l'rmt.--d ' rm (or Sf•flQ,ff&f:1$ OFFICE SUPPLY CO 11... ~fll,C¢fltl: .. A..IIY\.AHO �I The Court the 1nl'ltruct evidc-:"".ca t:..S.t tl-.e aecu••~ M:eut.:-ix, I.ei,u 4'lgAinot her !ind further J~?'..neor., "t-i;:t th co:1e.nnt, ~!.P F..ccueed guilty / the .1" • jury th,. .... i they bio,lieVP. f1~1m 9_.XUIU 1!~'":-P.Tco~ree•1th • 'the e:n!1 11@r..J,;,, t11l'm the Co".lrt irietr•.ttti=i o!" eel'.1:t!c.:i the p:-n.- <1nterco-.:r11"' 1i8.e tl'JA'Iju?"y t :iat. th~!,' c ..nr,ot :.ta cba:-4,ed 1 t.t.e 1:r.<iictment. �• • �• • ' ;, ~ • :t::STRUCT!C:.;~o. The Court Vir&i•.ia further t.l:.e accused of the prosecutr1x • lnocructa tho jury c&:.r\O't be ocnvict u.noupported by oth•r that 1md~r t\:.j! law of •4 o~ aeduotic.n ~v!der.ce . on. t.htt t•st!.m.ony �• l • • • • • • ------------ - �I!'tlTRUCl'Io::: J;o. ___ The Court ev .lde~ce if tbt • t-.e jury tr.otr.:o Cletus Sbi!lett t.'bo.7 f-.;=-tl'.e-1"telte-:1 eourae wae '10t they btlie~~ with lvr or theh' de-rendflllt ,utlty. HOt ultl.ou.;h h~(I 1r.tercourue t. •Y bel1evf' with !'rca tt1fl ~vlC.e ...ce t.t.•t. ...M o.one-cr.t but wu neem,plish,-d 1uch inter:ou~ae gra1.1 ...ic-ation that , ra by ~utual r.u:.u.al. ac.x1.ut.: dra1rto. cc~aent Leal ·tr.at !'rem tl:, Jollnaon, yet t of 1r:nr- by fore~, or 1.f and ~or the ~hey ehoul .. !"ln" the �I ;- • • • • • • �..•• • ----· ~he Court 1.r.struot caee they have a r1~ht other in arrivin; avid•r.ee diacr~tion, act.er, L in this to acquit .l:ey l:elie-re to r61 ■e a r•nftor.able the on•• ie oon1id•red care; =4 the acouaed the P-;i,"' that o: · 1 · chllraotor !t toigt-<t;ter they have th, doubt au to his guilt together. ~ upon tb~ evi~ence c• at a ven!1ct tne 500d to g1v~ auoh ~e1s!;ht to ea tttl!'y may dee1. prc,._p•r in c.o-net-irri accue•d • the J~ry that right, of the 1.... •".;,e: in th~ir of hia iOod ch.ar- ;::iac c't.,r.-=-ter when •:l in •hi• it au!'f1oi,.;.t the evi~•~ce of �• • •. .. • • • • • �f •' '• lliSTRUC'.l'10!"' 1'he Cou~t 1r.etrueta oa&e ta character t e jury 0. --~hat seductior. :he o.:.'f'enee f.>f inducinJ& on ui,.;nnt'r.1.ed by a m.c-=!e:. man to co:atf!llt i&duae:nen~a t.nd int~uenee1 shich f'emole or to u.nlawful cv~roone her ao ap;pci•' ~• prfVl;iOUt hie ohaate •~xua:. li:tereou.:ne 1er~pl~e. ty �•• • • • ?' r .. ·- I ~'r ' ": • �• •• •• IfiS'l'RDCTIOI no. --- • The Court instructs 1n aJ.l or1J::1nel caaea, the Jur7 U>st 1n this the accuaed'a c--••lth dou.b-t.. the bUZ<lenof If, therefore. pronne his in ••1dence, there exists doubt aa to the guilt gutlty. state oonaidtration of all Jurors conviction ot the llbole 01ee, and the o1roWllJ!tanoee shown of aconeod, they ehonld find tells the jury of the ooae whlob, after the ev1denoa, in such condition an abiding oharge, be7ond reeaon.ble pllt 1n the m1nde of tho Jur7 a reasonable .t.nd the Court further doubt is that and ;puts on the llpon a consideration the test1moey of the wltneeeee to• aa of !lat @"UltJ rolaeo plee • PNISUJ:.ptlon of l.nnooence 1n ills favor oaee, tbst leaves they cannot moral certainty tbet him not e reasonable ocmparieon end the minds of the ••1that they feel of tho truth of the �..• • ,, ·, • • • • • • • • • • • • �• • IliS:'::ro'C'!'to: f6.:,o.lt caut1.on, • n ... jury The Cou:-~ inetruc•e of the 0, unde:- tl"..e law or U:1~ St-il.ta car~ uot be had on ber unsupt,.ol'tfl.d T!'..~ la• l-..eT la :-~q.uired. sue co=-?-c.borat. •riti tuen o: tt~ lD ca"'« thP t""Dt..imon1 .a:.lt:; ?f Sor.i.e corro~rAt ":..M! ...on or deg:r -e o-r uantt.ty fot- the jury. or Th~r,e muat bf!' !.n t.l",~ t.,i,a ..~ox::y of otbe:- etr~itt•n• u •~tt~fi•• of tr~ acc~eed. admit• is a e,atte-r a. i-,,~1et rt ~b w!tt ... sa~2, prov~n by oth.P,r ~itn~~ ea, or in circW!letMc~a with h•r t~sti~or.y the m•tter that of h~r t,a~imoi~ on ~be tTiel., i;Uilt t~etmony. dofo• 1.ot. prf'3eT1be n,.,0~11sary; t~• c1rcu~atano~• &;")J 1n s a•.,.iction allege<! to :,a~~ l>een eed.uc•d ebould 'be ecruttnized an~ that corroboration that It or e~~~Jm.s b-r ~~•~1!:.ony the jury 'b•yon~ =•ft•onabl• n~ed be auch only of, • sa the ~~~ ~o.tt c~u~ctrr o~ �• I '• .. • • • • �' • • to t.hie oh;.1ate ci.ae, xiet artifice, know1f'!df~ of a::i un:isrrif"d char110t Ar by " fflflrr:ied a:--ti!ioe not is earn.Ill o~ e tice~t, that Whf"t1 the: fflll'ale pereuaeion An, OY~rooo~ h~~ ~1~ -- &el"\Lpl~•- peraua■ ion Be.d~c•icn 1o • of thr. man, in pur~uit _:-......_. of prt>·..-1ou• by sol ic 1 tt111 tion, of b..-r own a.r.c-ord, untntlu~noe4 or entioem~nt A.cquieaoence or con proo"Jred fer:'lle by ony ct he~ o-r.n by tho u~c of ~lld or g~ntle 1 �• • ' • • • • �• •• \ • A femnle or previoua ir. tz.~.elaw CCincernLl,1 kel)t • ht!'r body frz cl.oste 9,-duction, aotuel defil~nt cho.r11cter, as th~se worcio 1a on" who befo1•flt th«- act by a ma.n. 1.:1r~ u1-,d alleied ln �' • • I • �• • In a •YoMcution ~o: t.b! se ~ct ;n of en !J.D:larri~d te J)r.-.viou.1 eh_,$te e,-.....arao!t!:r1 !be pre u::ed ,rnd tl«1 b1'rder. 1.wo~a•t~ty !e relied i• pre;--ioua o.haetity on ~he oef~r.de,nt on es a defence. tc le ot or ~he !e&Ue iapt,ach 1t it i• pr~v 1•"• �• .. , .. • • • I • • \ ' �..• ' _.,;f __ I.T '':RUCTICG lio. -:--~ Cai.:..~~ k:,!n.ct ■ cretdlbillty o:f the witn~esea, giY•n to ,t.e testilllory to tf'kc into ot~ the •tao<l; or the care parties t~elr if' to. t ..."-Y r..:-e ~·r...ejudge■ that o.:1d -that in dett>:mining witr.,.e•e• the ciez:.eanor or b 111uing t11L11ner ot testifying; tl".ttll" tMir !.nt.,,.lligence; •tatue,r,te: and to give wit 1eee~1 o.a under entitl~~ jt.:..r-J they hATe flny: tJ-1"..e !'~la:1,m•htp eo'7.cen.ed; trial; ,e or the di!f•r•ni conaid.ern.tion Al)lftn !!B of their tile t. and all $Uoh credit the tn• to tw, FLJ.l th@ eircu.mstanc11e r• they have a right of t~ witneenes interest iti t· e rtte·.nt o.,. tt.e ,1tne1e•a •on lblor.eei, t•otimony jurors t .a '".,htt vti ·ht to be circumstanceeJ th• or ~ or 1,1,n!"na?onftJIPP•-l"in1 on of the thittlr t:, <liffer~nt tl1.,y llll"e �• " ' - ' • C • .• • •• ., ! • • • • Q • • • t. l �..•• •• ' • Ii' )IOn tlnd ;ro t '11111 ,n -' e ¥0 t .:,)I so the n·:o•;aed YC'l "!.nd OU w•ll 1 1ilt:, i B,J 8C n?.tl fix 1 entl rr yoe.!"8. i.,tlet+. t ['111~, no i,re . :u,d !f letua tor "= a i p 1l ed in ti:e I por1ud of rot luc 1ndio " t L thi:11 t~ lOt' �Co.~:ouwunl th v. 7lctua j:Jj 1.ffllJ tt 'll1nrpe lo tte 1). Jnry -i;. 1.!16,l':;-F~;l Oo1::tr.o!l'i'1oulth' ~ ,\ ttornoy ~' ... ; ' • ,, • �..' '• �" ,·• . .. • �... co lllllf..BA.,'lll I �Jk:r e,r.,a.,, e .;,.1 W-H ,., .... ,, 1k.0 <y...,.._. ,-1,./,,,; Jl..'-1.,. ~ d-lu., ~Ji.~ w •I . "' ,,.;__ '---'- w-:f ~ .re~ ],A·~ f½.>.-/[ T~ ,rw.~ <!, iS~ '(~ ~4At:t ~flt=.,_, 'Ju.a•. "-d-V-7 l.:·~~ 't • ':J ,J,13 ~ I 4AAv 1.:t,· '4'tfd 1~~ ~,If.,~ T.A-.e.... ~ le.I-.~ - ..., � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cletus Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony seduction. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Seduction Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_262 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_113-commonwealth-v-clinton-crist.pdf af9402bc9a72e2615595c1ae5d7e9662 PDF Text Text ��vs. Received of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rockinf!ham County, the original papers in the above case. ~ , a~ ---····································· ����f • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth and now attending of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, ~................................ the said Court at its ................... Q. term, in the year 190 .. upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ YJ~ ~- ............ ·······-••·•·· . ·················-·· .. I i I against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of. ...................................................................................................... . • .. .... .. .. .. . .. .... ... . .. . .. ... .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ......... .... .. .. .... ... .. .witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth ... , "'· . { INDICTMENT . ~ L/ fa . .. , • • ... o,1 ""' ' 1· - . ,. ~ vv..,,,. ........ 'L/ , '-./LA/ ... 'i 1 I I'-'-"~~-~--• J '/' J -~·-:··--,~-~--··········. ~ /) 0 ff 7 -. r l ~ Ck. I ················~---······· •-., \ I i ~ ? I L.--'V rv-v ··········•·······-•···························· ~ - Foreman. nlJ. 1' J f f ~~ ~ ' t-Ld I"//( 'Vt1--n---'7'/4 , o ,. , r l~a-rt?l cv~A--rp,,-ypA--1 _.,,,/ IJ ~ ' . ,, ·) ):3, fi-r1 tfl i "-1 1 A-,?; v 1,: '- I l ~~ .~ 4 r ' it V I \ ~1 l l r 61- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Clinton Crist Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_113 Crist Hinegardener https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_191-commonwealth-v-clyde-l-armstrong.pdf 45ce59881c88def0157ba14c03333b16 PDF Text Text f •• I 4 U\l\lt"\\I \I 111 l•I t11111,,:1,,,11\\1, \IH1,t,1\ 111, fl • \, \'>. 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"' 1111 ~I .. ta .. 1 I ,, L1 I h ,,, P•rcay 1"f. lli••rfl i 1n t- 1 '1.'a.l..t.er J.r. f":ol ,, u.n ~, ,, C .. .Araontrou Jnn. •·12 L,IIGl<•u• ditt malicrioualy ,nd l'a!ontouuly t..hrow .1. u+...one ut Bultimure an:1 0) o tra•n, ?lo. 1J·1, ,1 nlx.ed rrei;ht. nnd r·.:i.nuen-:cr tr~b, wherdby the 11ra or Tr-. '" Jol n E. '1011.a.r:k, 1. J•~usottnt"'cr on said train wu.s dnt.lanr~ure.1 .,. "" ,1 .la.l and ... L. I el I, !'irat ,,I I I• l I I Percy !I. !!ern,l un 11 '"L < ' 1 " 'f - ,i .... ,. ·1 t f.,1 I n d l ., ' I "1.,, L �' • • •• • Coamonwea-:th 78. • ( ~02:1i J!..1..-,•~aC. r.alt •r ll. ~eat •..r.-:cn~rou• . Cole and cy :r. 'err.don. 1 •er- � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Clyde L. Armstrong Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor assault. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Assault Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_191 Armstrong https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_043-commonwealth-v-columbus-lee.pdf 39348b54afa77d4bfbe879a3b13405c7 PDF Text Text r • Everett Waddey Co., Stationers and Printers, Richmond, Va. r Form ) No. 513. ,· .. �r • l<'ORM No. 513. JUSTICE'S CERTIFICATE TO CLERK 8F- n,:1t. ,I vi J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Columbus Lee Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_043 Lee Liskey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_293-commonwealth-v-con-warble.pdf deb39efb4ac1cbccec12bdd5f311b41d PDF Text Text UJ •lµp,,,,,. /, {flrr lh.r .lu,lf# r;J'/1,r ('ln,u.l l.l ,11 , l)Ul't11f. ,if /{) t.1'r-lc,rl.·," ilJ ,~., l/JJ •IIJJI ""' ,,,J,.,•t(tn.fl, A,:j_,;_I!_ ,Irr, r/i,- JJ"'"',,,,, bdlalf u/ ,,j~ Co,,,uttt;nweoa,,lt (_ ..... , '7J-,--t /, ,,e_.t I,, rJ111r~tti f-.,/Jl,1 and lhn,• ll,{1 ,n .. , "" (',.11rl_,.••f R•"'l.l4flt,u,, 1t:_ l,... 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Wo.rblo. on or about cf •,~1:1,:g,....,, eplrlte o.pon tnolr do prosent 1925, ln the said "114 ielo1'1ou,17 to Cleo fdA;' C11ve &nd llrldge Ca••• be!o:-e minor•, :tow:id on t.h t testi...io~ ~ea.1101 .1;..;u.t: Cloo ..a.7 Ci.vo, Georrltt Re);..tode, oud .Ltmuie ?a;-ue. witt:eceos !i:l4 .-.ft •lve that ilo Con Co=ty arden~ .against of the Commonwealti of Vir~ill.ia. T:hl&. ind.le, tmon-i le l'87ll•. .. id Cow-~ at oatne November 28, dlcl Wllaw!~l;; the pence end d.ignii:, Wlll;e Lhb bod:, ot oald ln llllll for t.he l!t"L"'Jd;u:, to Jlrid~e of L!r~. Cave,...- sworn in cour~ t?lTe ••ldt-nl!a. �0 0 § i" "" . e.,.. ... ., .. .... .. b •l'l 0 ~M !l t 4fil [;l ... I • '.., .., ".. ... "' ... .. ..• .," ~ .. •• ; .. . r, ... VI .,. ~ ,, 0 ., ... ., 0 t! I ... "' .. "'' f, .,. .... " ... ... • ... ... ".,. .. ... Q :; -- < ::, H :::s D ,," 8 " <" "- .,0" n 0 ... ~ .., " 0 " �sd- I �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Con Warble Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_293 Warble https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_058-commonwealth-v-cora-lavender.pdf d442518819d7d183635a9475447b109c PDF Text Text ( I 'I~~ , I l -l ,{ L [;r.. ,. I ; " l ( - (, t f (I..t r I I 1:: I l a t {t j \. , I .t ,.. �.! l r I ' ,,'\ �Hurst's Standard Forms, Annotated. lN f • o. , 3:,- [Code, J 11urst & Company, ! Pulaski City, Va Indictment. §~3989, 3999 .. 1000, -101r, -1045; Hurst's Guide & Manual, pp. 537 (_;), 540-5, 5-16, 617-18.] --· ... , J'0-11'_[J': COlJ'J'Y: tile Comnw1ww,ltlzof f'irgillia, ill all(/ /or tlze body of tlze Co(J11tyo/ -'""""~,.. ..... -._.._e ----, ~~ a11d/lOt/' atte11rlill[J file said Com"tat its term, in t!lf year 1,10,r , upo11tl1eiroaths prese11tthat @~~ cf!~ agai11sttl1epeare all(/rlt/;11ityof tlte Ccmmo!llrealtlzof I 'imillia. ~ ?toitrzess swom in open r1ourta11rlsent to tlze Gra11d'Jury to giz'eez,ideare . ., Clerk. �11 II i t~ t l J i I j -n C ~ =· ,- :I: ~ _,; C )> -, ~ -~ C -~ CD r r ... -,.. c::,' --. ~: "' "' ;,,,, ;::o rn ~ ~ ,.= ~z ,_. ~ 0 c=; -l 3: m 2 -l -r; 0 ;,o ► ~ ~ ,-J C• ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1905 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cora Lavender Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_004_058 Hoover Lavender https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_125-commonwealth-v-curtis-reedy.pdf 1c06718d41db322b774b90268cb7c49e PDF Text Text LP{). /5l [;/ --- &::.. 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C. _n.,.l.. �in n certa,in matter of controversy in saicl Court depenclinjf and 11,n(l,eterm,ined, between ~~~~d:~ ~~. sha,ll in no wise om,it, then and fhPrP thi,.~ Tfl'rif. Witn,,, rla,y of £,r-:- j. <f7 ~ .r~ ........... , uniler the penalty .. . .,J,o,tic, 190.Y.. .., and in the 19:Z~,. of £100. ,11.nd thave of th, Pec<ee,th, .. rd of' the Com,nwnweciltli. ---~JIP~ .. 1P. �,Z Exeouteil4,Y wpy of the within '-"l J ... by deliuerin_l a true olft~ S"lZtle!-7- t!.. ,,, ~-~ {_ ~ !!f~/Jt;:.',£,-t4,ir~u, , "'d!&...-~ , 7 y ~ (/,lit,;.__ _____ - ~ to ..;}d:A/~ ~ .,......_,L.~ - . . person. .,,. ___ ,n """"'",.____J)eputy for s. R. a ,E. J. CAB.TCJCA'n~. t~ J 1 1~ 1 -i t .. ~ ~ 1 ~l"' J ·l I ~ ~ ~ i t '!ii'~ �The Commonwe,..~~~f To the~ Virginia. o~ District---Greeting, ierebu co1n111,anileclto sn,nmon . ..... . ~ ./'~- ~tfJ~ to uppenr befo:e µr-;-/.._~~ ~ 1- r1.-""C-D--'L< .. ~~& i~1,r1, certain · , 190 l~' r~~ , a Ju,stice M /lld~ g--,to -~, testify 111.,atta of controvel'S!f in ~ependi,ng . ....on the and the truth of said District, ..:Lka6, at day of to say on behalf of and unrlete1'1nineil, behree11 ~ ~~ ~ ~~ ~ _/ .,fnrl this ~ then anrl ;,;ae rifs ~ 'f~ .......... , 190 r, Witness r[(ly of shall i,11110 Il'i.se omit, 1fl'rit. nncler the penalty ~,,. of £100, ,11.ndthare , ,Justice of the Pe((cc, the / /~ :J:z ~tr of the __ f}omm,onwealth, .Lv--: f~~~/ ..J·, P, micl in the 1 �Executed,Feb 17./1908.By Delivering Acker &Jacob Baker.Each of the within to Charls in person a true nopy summon, _1£1_..£:;,/l_~A:,_--DeputyFOr, E. J. CARICKHOFF. S. R. C. ~' ~ ~ f ~ ~l ~ J i) 14J 1 1 J~Jj l~~J ~, \9, f .00, µ{ f-:;1 [.·; ~:1 ,-'"I ~-◄ ~-. , ..4 ( -;> ►yf ~ • �IH ;\n\\:,•RU(.,l:,l'hH HARRISONBURG, Cu., VA. }sun.POE:-.,\. The Commonwe~h To the Virginia. S, of ~·. .. . . . -.-,.,... ..... .District---Greeting: S~,m;:r-~i=-~~~~ ~,1 ~~~~ You, .o,re hereby com,m,nnilerl to sununon....... ~f, ~ . ~ / .................... a,;/- ···'-···~t······~·········· ...... , to u,ppenr be!·ore 7~~ ... ft. ' tl.ttm•u -tf:.,,; ,,z,;,. in sa,id, ~u,rt ~~~ clny of'. ~. depending 0 / ~ .. cit day of under the penalty ,Jnstice and in the (J~. and undetermined, ~..... ............. , ~ 1l~a· 190. the ~ ~1• (7~ &~~ of sai,rl District, to kstif'y o.nd tl<e tr~th to ',;11;,o" be';nlf of ,11.nd this ~.. ...shall in no wise omit, then nnd therP fhi,s 1Vri,f. W'it'"" £··(?,~·~on r ,_ - ...., 190. /t, in a ce.rtciin nu,,tter of co~o//)i/}l. 4~i~~i,(. a Justice . between ..... of £100 . ./1.nd thave of the Pea.ce, the ::Z7,/:: "tpj_Co1nmonwenlth .~,;,~J.P of . �8w,;tiJ~----~-~ ~#i/ ~ ,~~ ~ J;:f~~.'Y,~ //tJ f--,/ //)~. �rl'he Ne~vs-L-tegister Uo., ! Harrisonburg-, r ~lJRPOL""N u n. A. Va. ,And this .......... ..... .......slt11ll in no u·i,se ornit, w1,der the penalty then and there this Writ. ~j Witness ...... rlr,,y of'...~~~~······:········' of £100. .ll.nd ha,ve .... /i!~: .................................. ,Jiistice of' the Peace, the ...l 190.~ and in the ............................ 1iJ_;?_er{ertr of' the Commonwenlth ~,~~······~~ . �~ 1J ~ (..) ~I~~ i~ ~- ~ (~ -"" ~· (' ~i ~· ~ -":) "' ~----,~ '~i~lj tz~ ~~ e&,.~ ¾,,;fd'. .Z/,;{?pJ/P~ ��f • �! .' '. • ��' r • D. 0. DECHERT, ATTORNEY HARRISONBURG, AT LAW, VIRGINIA. ~~ I L - ��• f • ... . Ch /(} / 7. �•• r • �' . HARRISONBURG, COMMONWEALTH AR,tES I,_ N~ws·REGISTER, VA. !':, ~ 'ARRANT. 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A! ............................................ eed.v t. ........... . 0 f" 3'1" t-l e.,...e to rr.aii:: d..; .i:r e , ......c:1..:t.9.?, · 0 11 · .r..i.,,,,.,,. · - ............................................................................ ..... ,~....,................ ~ ....:................... ,........... , .......... ,,.,~' .....l._,VJ' ..... ..,.......~ .....?,,.D....... . ··············-·--···············•-·········· ············•······---·······- ...................•................ ········-····•·················•· ············· ·································••········ ·························••· ·····••··········· ··················· . agamst the peace an cl d'1gm·t'') of the Commonwealth . of Virginia, ~a ~4····;1·,.············/' Jl~q.h.017!;...~!!! Upon the evidence of.If:: .... ···· ~#~/ ............... .~.~t.((_C!:k ... Grand Jury to give evidence. 1 ~~/? ..!1::Y.~~ ,,t;-%; witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the { ····································································· Clerk. �.• l . '' • • f . .' .. ' . • Ill, I • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Curtis Reedy Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_125 Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_291-commonwealth-v-db-reid.pdf 33fc2447acb0227b123da5fb274a6586 PDF Text Text • CirouJ.t Court. or the County or Rockingham on Monday, tbe 28th day or Juno, in the year of oUl' Lord, n1-neteen hUXl4l'edam nenty-six. Present: The Ronoroble T.N.Haao,Judge. H. W. BertrBlll, Commiesion•r ot !ocounte ported ly to the Court en June 2.z, 19Z6, that, Bee. 5410 of the Code of Jt.rginia, Exeoutor of Mary ll. Rhodeo, deceased, ot bin receipts ot this Cow-t, havine r•aner ro9uest as provided he ha.d aummoned D. B. Rei4, to lay before him a etate,nent and disb'U:t'Bements as such execu<or tor the yeare ending April 21, 192~, and April 21, 1926, reepoctiTely, and that said D. B, Reid hnd not o0111plied with said summons, and had not laid betore Ilia the stataeent tbei-e!ore awarded aeainst appear before 48./,' or July, reQUired by aaid 01llll:lone: A rule the aaid D. B. Reid, ~he Court, et tho Cow-t House, requiril:18 111,nto oo Satur4a;, 1926, 3lld allow cause it any be can, be tined and imprisoned copy of tbie order ot Aoco\:ll\te. The aenioe ahull be a 1utr1cient A COPY. , Clerk. the 10th he ahnuld not the said or summone in lieu dh•eoted, ' why tor hia contempt in d1aobeying """'"one ot the Couiaslon•~ 16 1u1 attice or the rule �• • at hht u-.ua1 • 031.1•1 • .. pia otaiamu;,a .. « k-L..d.,C4_...__,, to hnr .J. ..l,IU\JQA,:.,la I fl£ 1...,1n11 a,., 11,op'- rut ~ , , • .. ~ • ·- ' .,.-"'=~. J '' ~i,... 1'. "" 0 :i: ,.- ~ ~~ ~ -; ~ ~ :,,. 'I '.!:- < - i: 3 ·- ,~ t ::7' C' <-:- ~ C">~ 0 C: ~ ~ ... <> "'-- \.. '... S'> >' \ ~~- ' 0 'I' ~ '' • • • ,. .... • ~ 0 r �• ��'to the SHEJll.FF OF ROCKiliGIW/COt~ITl.',GREF.TU!GS: You are hereby of the: las~ Ottor~ wtll and tee:t&e1ent the undera1gned, of Roo~1~luu:o County, buraoenta, 21, 192~ and April etateoient, to •=on or JJary U. Virginia, Rhodee, a &tet~er.t by hi ■ voucher■, for 21, 1926, respectively, ae auch fiduciary; with voucher,. and, 1• nDt filed be made to eaic Circuit ae Executor t? lay deceaee'4, to~ the Circuit Court o! hie receipt• am die- the yearaendinc April tbat aettle,,,ent &dvieing him, tllat by hi:a, •• required 5410 of the Code ot Vir<11n!e, 1919, report will D. B. Reid, of Account• Co~ieeione~ accompanied ot hie aooouht• required of hie tailu.re ..,., be m&4e if euob by Sec. to do eo Co~rt.. Given under S¥ hands ■ Coeim:Je~ion~r of Aeco~nts ~oT eaid Court tltie 29tb day of A p.ril, 19241. C. A. To the aoa. ~. ~- F.aao, Judtr of the Circuit Court or Rook1ngh6m County; The 12;zgrdff& foregoin& notice of Wade Rhodee, Tate Rhode1 nnd other of Uery .A. Jlhodee deoeaead, oornpllod with the requir•~•nte benefiC1Ar1•a waa ie1ued btner101arie1 the executor or the 1etote D. P. Reid not lla.-i<>4 o! the notice, the &Dattgr 11 rete.rred at the requeat at the requeet ot ea1d to sJl"&.your honor for action. C. A, �EAe«J ..,t., - ' 1'1.t.<.. i f3_ ~ ~~~ (!_ &J.j"::;._;z ~ .~ ~ -~ 1 1 l.14 ,,..,,... Cop,, Of tt,e "'"h'"" ' " . . • • • • • • • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.B. Reid Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to appear. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Appear Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_291 Reid Rhodes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_026-commonwealth-v-dd-moyers.pdf 4acae5f4b8336c5de39fd6d989a4f0c7 PDF Text Text ./,[ .:/_L # •#•#• :f.7T-IL• .fi- • 7.r-• • I • • • • • ].~ • 1/ Vir[;inia, Rockinrham Hon. To tllo to wit:- County, o. G. fll'attan, Judge of the Gounty Co 1rt of' RockinyhaM Gomty. B:i;: IT RF.MEMBRR"ED,th2.t before Moyers was hro,,gn Harrisonburg, said Co1 ty) r q ira.d by son·burg, c. o. (and~ with a special case in th a preh nding or securing and in th~ cP-.se o:t."the Bla&~ and he, quest d by said the Special by me, U!)on ev de c said on oath of tne ,,r neglecting of sund.J."Y i tness I adjudged of r1is the and s~id James to do a.s said s, fmmd he pay a f'ine that neac a Breach of or re cue o:f the c. o. Henton, Policeman, :refo:re offenc in tne execution ref'using on 'being for the Town of Harri- James Bla<Afi fo• _sca.p Moy~...s, said he, that prese:rvation of' on Town of of' the Peace for in this:- policeman and in the in a criminal peace a Justtce sa.i d Henton, the ~9 B. RD L~,F.'R., Mayor of' the officio office the d2.y of Fe rua:ry, a misdemeanor, Henton, t bin, to assi o. me, Virginia, charged on the 12th e- Moyers is, 1il ty of o:f Five (, 5._00) costs. tne said But jt. _gm,nt, Moyers, as having an e.ppe 1 is her by g:ranted court of Rockir:.g-h~ county icn, n. n. rell 11 as the said Coupty, appeal, PI."'ayed an appeal him to t e next nd th are hereby said f:ro rr,J said term o-r the ;juo.gment and convict- celftif~i to tJie si,.id Court, Given u der my hand ands w~~ G,rJ. V_~v 'J?~ r> ~.:Z~vc.,&J 7h-i-?A_ ~v t.Jt1--v f/v<J ~,~~U'"--~.P(AA.--- A. I I J-~ (r)' u ay of' eb1"na.cy, 1901. ��0 •-# # ••#••#•-IL / •7T .•fi..IL.#•# • • I • I Virginia, to wit:- Cbunty, Rockingham -oOothat vn, l ayers or. this ,,;J;;;)(;;;J , pe:rsonel}"P and B. ROL.:.Jw,t{, May-or o:f the Justice of the PJ c themselves to say, £,~ too the n. D. Foyers and chattels, the lands t Y as this. Ha~ so in this, that wtiereas day tried be:fo e me, o. • nol:!.er, and ex of'ficio on being Justice re 4 ui:t> man foJ? the To 1rn of' Harrisonburg, in t tion exec 0 :for a breach the said to do as requested y Sp cial vide a 1:r the said a:p:p?al to th n. said County D. Moyel!s . 11~11 CoU't on the he has beer. fo md guilty void, Policeman, without leave otherwL,e first r,. o:f th e n to rer.1ain in full the next the said said force :rol- :i:i!re of' said OJnnty. app ea:r before erM the off t i.s reco and virtue. found D. D. Moy- o, to nc , rhereof' me, and sha.11 not then o:f o. Hrmton, the said of the by C1;•• t, or l"escue or neglecting personally and converning said escP..p County Co"rt •~~ and convicted Henton, o:f one Ja.m~s Blad(J- :...r'I o day police- of sundl."Y vi tnesses, term of th next said refusing Moyers djud a spPcial and in the :rr eservatio of the on oatli Town o. ~or a misdemeanor him, the judgmPnt and conviction said answ r the commonweal th for dep~t c D D. Moyers Penton, o. case said T'l from which too the the s lars; No said and f'or the oresaid, securing 0. and in the A.s, by me, upo ayers, ers by said respective Mayo:r of' the case, James Blac/f;,-, and he, their he said to assist n:f his~riminal o'f the peac , and the _) is that ,, as by c. and 1h tho ,pnrehenrJ.ing peac of' th a d: co dition, that:- he, 0 +,o be levied, and tenements, n. acknowledged ,,-f1Jc}:,o:r 11pon th1s urg, of:ficio as follows, tfl),J✓ of the Cornmowreal th render use b sum o:f , the • hef'-or_e-1..rn-e-,-0. and sev~~ally sum o:f e l and~ of Virg niR, on ealth 1 goods Co1nty, ~or said e the Co said eared Town o:f Harrisot).bnrg, }_tA1/A _1f«/k I ',;/ day of Fe"brt1ary, nina thence c shall �r' . , , j f �0 Tak nan~ February, acknowledged before I me, in said CO'i1linty, th9 /..7-nay of 1901. Town o ~ of tho a. m. P. �0 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.D. Moyers Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor refusal to aid an officer of the law. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Refusal to Aid an Officer of the Law Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_026 Blake Henton Moyers Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_139-commonwealth-v-de-croushorn.pdf 0770e239bb3dbd8a2536fc2b2a8b225d PDF Text Text T • CO.HIO~VrEALTH OF VIRGI7'.TIA, COUNTY O:? ROCKINGHAM, TO-\HT: IN THR CIRCUIT The jurors oft e County Se->te,ber of the COURT OF SAID COUNTY: Co111Tionv:ealth of Virgini·:i., of Rockingham, and now attending term, in the yeaT 1909, D. ,;;• Crousho:rn on the 12th d.P,y of June, said county, did Lewis Turner, feloniously in the a cert~in ar.d there against n. there E. Cro shorn feloniot sly rJ(fi'ris Turner said Ler with the is one mortal Turner then afores~id Lewis Tu:rner, 1ilfully against v1itnesses v-onnd; and there ~tits in the did of loi: erand died. do say that in the manner did peace and dignity Upon the evidence said the and that the off n. said as aforesaid the r;y then 5'. and pene rate nd ~·ound the right of' the back of side mortal jurors then discharged of t:he back and kill of the he the and shoot of said aforesaid and there and shot wound he the and by the means aforesaid shoot })istol and there discharge D. E. Croushorn said then Lmvis Turner, side And so the said D. E. had and held, so as aforesaid •rhich said t e said being, and there off strike, and right and the:re o J.t of the pistol and shot to him the lower did aforesaid afores~id and unlawfully the bullet giving bod that 19 09, dollars which hand then in a 1d upon the in 3.nd upon the oath bullet, Le 'Tis Turner; dinc~arged leaden bullet Turner said and wilfully Turner; of five nd wilfully le9.den Court :oresent and that value rieht feloniously :11i 'l off of the in his Cr·ousho:rn ni th the oaths in th8 year make 3.n assault and upon the said of S9.icl commoni:eal th then .'Tith gun:powcter and leaden then said upon theiT 1 D. E. Croushorn to, peace pistol said the the and arms in and upon the body of one ·ri th force and •.ilfully Croushorn charged 1 in and for Levis said Lev,ris upon their him the said feloniously, and commit manslaughter Commomvealth of irginiao of s ·rnrn in o Jen Cou1~t and sent to t e Grand Jury to give eni- dence. -------------- Clerk. �r • I � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.E. Croushorn Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_139 Croushorn Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_012-commonwealth-v-df-ritchie-.pdf e53e6fd4d532f4a62895e1fa2f85fdc0 PDF Text Text Hurst's Standard l•'orms. Annotated. l f No. J l;ursl Indictment for Retailing Liquor. 35a. [Acls 1897-98, p. 7r; Code. ]!11lask1 & ',:ompani Lit). V.1 §537.J ~(O>fl\fl\01\~'~a~-·. rroo~f. ,~i~itJtia, eou>V-TY011 r.,,·J'HB ~t.:..~ .... (YOIJ~\"TY (0/_/RT To-1111·.- UF S./1/JJ CUL'.1\'J')': Tltf./ur01;1j·t11e,:'0111mo1ureaLtlzo/ f'l";:r;illia. i11and /or ~L. ...... ___ ....._ ~-4A4l .. '.""._ (l, A l#i tilt. l~~. 1of rmu 1.~- _ did tllllatcfzdly set/, O!Jretoil, rtt it,~~- if (j>~ c<J~- f ~ ~-~ ~ ;;!' "./h J ~ 18"/'f'Y bod!} o/ t/1e CoL111!.1; o/ all(/ Izou·rttte!ldi11/j tlte said ('oart at its term, i11t!te !}eru· l ..4.~ ~ . tllf (IV , I1poII tlzeir oa/lzs presozt I/wt ........ . .. , i11fltf ·· /~ !}fa/'~ , i11tile said lif~-~---1--~~~ , i11said tOtlll/.lJ, ('Otllll(J, -~ tri11e,arr/Nd spirits, lJl(I// li(fttors. (Ill(/ mi.rtt1~s tlzerPOf, 1wt to br' dm111.'tthffe sold, /zp tl1f :wid_ ~-~~ 1wt tlze111111d fllfl'e !1m·i11.r; rI 1itP11se from tilt slate o/ I i'mi11,ir1so lo do.· a.rJ11i11st tltf peate al!{/ d/(J11it.1J o/ Ifie fir,111mo11trea!t/z o/ I i'r.(Ji11ir1. Di1011tile ftidmrf of witlless to11rt 1111{/ sf!zt to tl,e SLOO/"/l Lil O/Jfll 0rallcl Jlfl'!J to .(JiZJe ez;idenre. , Cler1.:. [By a recent acl (Acls 1.897-98, p. 71), the distinction between a retail liquor de.aler·s license and a bar-room license is abolished: and but for the fact lhat a license for a malt liquor saloon limits the sales lo he drunk where sold, lhe phrase "not to be drunk where sold" might be omillcd-it migl,l be, anyway. but is added in eminent precaution. If the sale is, to be drunk where sold. erase "not" in the phrase "not to be drunk where sold." Under the ge11eral revenue law. it is not necessary lo name the person to whom the liquor was sold-, Va. Cas. 26; 5 Leigh. 72.;: 1 Grat. 553-4. The above form may be used for sales n11der the local option law (Code, ~537): hut th!' phrnse •·not to be drunk where sold," may be entir-,,ly omilted. and the naming of the person lo whom sold vr the place where sold will b!' a sufficient description. Bul where the entire county has not ",·oted dry," allege, the district in which the sale was made.] _..__ �• .\u. :!5a. :~'Oll\ t}i\ro!Ill \\V'~:al tl\ '''· A.~ { INDICTMENT ~·~ RETAILINGLIQUOR ~ A TRUE BILL. Fore1111111. l �IN THENA _EOFTHECOMONV1EALTH OFVIRGINIA 1 TO ......Y,u. T:F.r:E S:E-IERIFF •r, lw·,by. wmmaud,d. 1, ..'"""""' .. OF ROCKI~:E-IA::!Y.J: COVN'I'Y ---GREETING: -r-,,,,£·_.J.J..u,x···· ..................... ......... ......._ to appear before the Judge of the County Court o.f Rocldngliam County, at the Court-rfouse, at 10 J.~.=·· day qf th~.i ..../J~.t..~~···:···· Court.r:tt::::d,-beiugthe .U ...... da~ qf o' c!ock a. m., on t/1e.... 1 _..efi!. ...'iJi.'.tn-.k../'J.((JI~ , to testijy F·· ahd the truth to say 111 be/ta{/ of t/1e Commonwealt/1 agamst rn) .+-IJ . ·············•··••··············-···•············'f(,.,?.d.{k(l.,..{__,/_,, ·•············•·································································································•······· @ who. stm;ds charged with and indil"led for ...1J.fl:~~ ............................. ............................................. . And t/iis ....~ .............. s/1all not omit under the penalf:J• of£ roo. And hm·e tl1en a11dthere tin"s Tf 1rit. vVitness, JOSEPrf S. l11ESSERLEY, Clerl-t of our said -lz. ........ /)..7-~.b..lq@,~, day of .... Court, at the Court-llousc, and in the r'-<lUtyear of the Com111omvealtlt. ..................... Jllm~&y. CM. the ��i .. ��- ~ 'h\., . ~0./ ~ l// ,! , . ~ ~· Ji .. ,.... ·'__,-.,.. , .... '· ' ~-'.. ~ .. ., 'I .. •_..(. . . r' '' - .. ~ .. ... , • • • . , '' '· I �l:I1 ~ vi () 0 z~ > ~ t:j c+ ..CD I·-,. r-'· ~ 0 c-r- p., I·--'· I-;:) >--:j :.:i '-' c+ 1-J 1-j ,,,~ ~, i·-'• i -~ J) (:') c+ -'. :=:s cq ..... C:.---' (J ,::: :---'• -, • 0 .J. ► :'..J -'· ;·J r:' c--1-- 0 p 'i ct- ~-~ c+ --, ,.:-+ ______ 0) ,-., :-J. 0 () r, ~ 1---;j ::1) H;i 1..:,.-t < C-] ::> 17 .:) H c..:...: 0 p f-j c+ ,-,J) :-:i }'1.., c+ ,__., 'T, .,J ...... ~ ~:5 :1 :1 '::-j '=<! ·::) ,_d r.:: '"i -....... l-j ~ (') >-d .--. CD ;:.r-' !-J 0 t--·~ CD --, C:.--' .:) ~~ ,-~ 1-'· !.j C'-1 ,.-1 ,_, I• _ _. ,'_) ~ i-'• I--' I--' ~-] ,~ ,_, 2) 0 ::t ,.-5 ?< ::s (--J. :-J. ;:J 0 ~-J Cl :) c...~• .... 0 t+ ::D ~ r• ...... t:J 01 c+ 0 ;:::i~ 1:3. p CD i,:~ 1-:/ :=:s 0) c+ H:, 0 '·i 0 '"i ,..... ...., r, -. ~ J) 1-'· er- ....,._, ·" f~ .".) s.::: n -- �• I • ' ..- /{Qtfii~~~ I tei/tl~_ /j _- J ✓f2:i;±i1 • J ., _,_;:;..;;.111_ �_____ _} � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1900 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.F. Ritchie Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_012 Ritchie https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_003_028-commonwealth-v-df-runion.pdf 6b7358adf91d0fe4ccff1ffcd7e2b6bd PDF Text Text .. ~-1. I d" t l N0 f' · 3S· Hurst's Standard Vorms. Annotated. [Code, §~3989, 3999, 4000, 4orr, 4045; Hurst's J Hurst & Company, t. 11 IC lllen ] Pulaski & Manual, Guide m.~ C1~~a,.,._.i;"' City, Va pp. 537 (3). 540-5, 546, 617-18.] 'OD\fl,0\JJ1~·•ralt)l1, of Yitugiqia, .£:._ COUNJ'T OF.. ~~.l-._" V:.':""'.".'"::".~ ................... . . ' ·••· IN J1J-JECOU.NJ'Y COURJ OF S.AJJJ C0[;~7\'"JJY: 1 J'lzejurors of tlze Com17zo1ucealtlz of F'irgillia,in and for tlze body of tlze Collnty o/ ~L .............;~·· ·····..:J·················· ............. , a11d!lOll' attending tke said Court at its ~~ ff· ...................... ····· f . term, in tlze year J OO , 'J. on tlte ...l..tf.~. da!Jo/ ~~ in bn:rwi, .or Jae.oh Ht~.. IJrOJ).~r1;.y A-D:~l. tti,e Jurors qn1 r ..2::rown,.~it th~v'1.1W of adjoinir.z then barn bein.,,, t.110. neace oat 1s afo:resaict,. on thA.14t1,(ln.y of t:1e.goodG ...to. o::r. oco1..1nie.d.... aeainnt of.neceMher to cor 11it la.rc.cmy therein, One Dollar.,. an and chattels i'elonc.h.ously h use rlid t70 ~ . .j_. CJ. -~, ,-J-irJ. ~ . . : '1/ ;~ )- l"lJ. 6a/4::.. wztnesst-oswam rn opell rourt a11dsent to tlze Gra!ZdJury to give evidenre. ., Clerk. and....digni ty do...f. i.r.thflr prein. t.Je Ye..a.r 18G0, .f t!'le ·~aid ..Jacob ~ago or corn of oI'. t.1.10 s,'J.id ..tT.a.c.o.b .. 1,;. stenl, against tl1epeace a11dclt/111ity of tlze Ccmmo!llcea!t!tof t"ir.r;i1zia. l'pon the etide11ceof , in tlzesaid {1otuzty, and er:te.:r .a.,..ert.ain break to o.r O"?r>.,_,1pied ...".i.t.h t:he ...d.vrellin.3 1 . .intont R:ro rn ..ii.. ..t.he. said. q :ry. ayay, , upon thoir aforesai cer.t t.11at.t.~1 ...za).r,-lJ).P.R1\nion ar.r~,not ..)lrtj.oininz. did .;lt.Bro·"n an1 not .re1o··do1_.is].,y····ic.i ).::t Aµl_., take Io/f. , ill tile year the-.Jl.i::;.)_t, t.im~ of' ~hnt d11,y .feloniously upo1ttlzeir oatlzspresent t!zat .take ...and carry - �\11. :{.-.. , Qotl\IJ\OI~.'Y<zaltl1. rs. !fl (/'J. .. j INDICTMENT FOR.A ~ 1~14«iA,.J. r:l . ~ A TRUE .. "fr BILL. ~~ .-1 • fa'orl'!ll//11 . �• J,1/r/.~ _Hurst's Standard I· orrns, Annotated. } No. 35 _ [Code, J l-lurst~t~~ I Pulaski City, Indictment. §§3989, 3999, 4000, 4orr, 4045; ll urst·s & Manual, Guide pp. 537 C::1),540-5, 5.f6, 617-18.] ('Oft\ll\01Jl1VltUlti1. uf Yi1ugi11l,ia, colfj{J'Y OJl ~~ _ of Or Va. Cl~~f= , J'O- /fl'IJ': IN J'liE COO'.Nl1YC0ORJ' OF S IJJD COU.lit'J'Y: J'hejurors of tlte Commolltualtlzof f'irgi!7ia, ill a!ld for tile body of tlze Cou11t11 o/ ¥~ ... , ....... - ·--· •· f. 1 ~,e;:eo~;;,: .... . I '(J. .3.0...~ day of 01ztlze .. in ;::::1°:::; tefm,/11the ;;w'. ;; ;i:u a't~;:,: , i1z tl1eyear J ~t...c.~ot.A-. tJQ ..n:L::ht time of that 1ay f.eloniously ff f , ill t!te said ('oa!lt!J, .b.rea.."<.and... ent.o:i'.'..a. certain diri bnrn, ....t.lle. ...:Drope.r.ty. of J. i:... i1row1, a.nc: na.t .adjo1nj_ng .. to .o:r. occupiecl... 1~it21 thE:JX~tn., snrl. o.n0.. b.a,z or 0orn of' the chntt0.l.i:J ..of :the said in t 1399, nrv:'l not 10 nro.•,vn; with ..J .•.M.Bro,,·m1nthc on.id '~ounty, i:J.djoining intent tllc cHL1 haTL f'eloni ..of thm . bei1 the e, Fifty-cents h8.l"n .. then rlid ente 1.~sl:1 to co1m:iit larceny of .SB.i:i to or occ, 1:iieri with vnJ.,uc of Fifty-cents., in valuo of the being, ui thout the .. d'rnllin.3 ~, J of t 1e said t110 ei1 , and one ba,:; ..of corn good.H a.110 .. chatteln i'Gloniousl.y did of' the .steal, take J/J.n'li:12.I...-, J.,<)__ .,y ~ ':/l)9::%J&~o.l.+;._ tottness sworn l7l ope1z (loart a!ld sent to tlze Grand Jury to giz e e1)idenre . 1 .... , Clerk. said and. i'clonj_ounly lJ P.D.'~inz, in houne a_(JaijJ_st tlte !}__eate and rlig77itIL of tlze Ccmmo1uceaitlz of f'i.r.guzi.a. lf)on the eridenreof goods or the J .l.f. the J .1,L.Brown, and. ~.a:r.ry a'vay �)> -I ;::a C rn OJ r r } .,; l :,: ::, ::, --~~.~ �_Hurst's Standard ~orms.Annotated.\ t No. 3 s. Indictment. - [Code, §§3989, 3999, -1000, 4orr, 4045; llurst·s & Manual, Guide pp. 537 (3), 540-5, 5.16, 617-18.] 17zejurors of tlze Commonwealtlzof T'il'[Ji11ia, in a12dfor tlze body of tile Cozmt(Jo/ _ ____ (it~£__ '"--- __ £~ ?- _ _, a11d11011·attending the said Courtat its ___term, in the year if tro , upon their oaths preseat tlzal 0<1~~-- ~~ day o/ on tlze_//~ --time o.f t":1:at d.-8.Y:rel-or iously in -tho-- r.i5ht barn-, -the p-roperty with-----the-dwell-ing co,,u-,.it .. laroeny of therein awn.y, _1.g.ain::rt. the peace. sent. that s a.:foresai4., ..the.s/3.id t:10 r...:i6 ht tir.:e 11.nro.wn :ind not said ..J~cob and.chattels :r.eloniousl.;: of.. t:1at of' the their on the said fmter of pro1)erty .t, ke -n.n<i-11arry a •tay -J-~ <l. ... ~ 1 .j ~'----.. --~1J~h7 .. ~~~ & ~ wit!less,wS/J)OTJZill Opell Court o!7dse!lt to tlte 0-ra!ZdJury to gice evicle!lce. , Clerk. in thc-L.y.ear brn'.1_: Ln0 in , o C'.t rie said thn. di1elling in th0-saic...-harn r,re- rto .further ':Ii thout agai11sttlzepeace and rl/r)llityof tlze Ccmmo1lztealtlz of f'iJ:r;i11ia. DiJontlze eride1zceof_ carry t::tke.anri Deccrr.bcr nnd S8ver.ty-.rive J~ooh--J,:,"lrown .said. Jaco.b !!. • of' the cor~.::.it 1:-irct-my therein, to of. One JJollnr s afores:1i'l,. to -or -oc011pied-',iit.h of One Dollar ...rUd ..!3teal., oat dii value corrir·,onveal th • 11Lh,1ay feloniously vrit_1 i11te t value o.f the t intm1t did ...stoal, day., -:.:i\ce:rtain barn ..the ad.,joining JJ.Jlrovn, of rL1.en.t of' tho upon D.T',Rmion s.'.lic: Gour.ty, ir: the 1898, vi:1eat or the occ.upi.e.d or to ',ith -M.Bro":n, t11en bein~,--fclonioualy and. dig: -Lty .ar.d en.te.r .. a. certain adjoini1-1g o:r :tl1e. e ads .. and ..chatt.els .cents, barn juro Raiii. Jacob and two ba 6 s of Bro:r:m__ ifr.the.sai ~-1e tho I~ff , i1ztlzesaid ('owzty, did. break o:f J-!:lc-ob M.Bro rn and not hous0 anr'_..s.eventy-fiv.e ... ...An __ , i11t/1eyear 10'..lSe Jacob oi' .t 1e :,i,nd tw bags c.entG- of ..ih8- goods .then ..bc.ing, �\ II. ;~;). 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Ex,ec1hteil the by r,,rrestinJ! nnil within wnr1-nnt rlelivering the Iv r................................ '............ . borly of ................ ~... Z .............................................. . before .. ri Jnstice and by of Roclcin_ghmn su,mmonin_g 1uim,eil witnesses Connty the i,n person, this .. Lf....... ..rlny of'_/ ..........1.................... .'. ' ("1 Constable ef Rocking'ham Count)'. �to appear and give evidence Given unde. nrn,sTEs emsT in behalf of the Commonwealth, HAnmsoNauno VA touching the said offence. 1.....°it],,.!::../J:1...4 7·· J...'1_ .. my hand and seal this ....... on the examination day Al ______________ 1 --··-·-··-- in the yeac __ I~_ l_______ Q_, f{-·'Z YL..:-·····-······--·---J. p. [SEAL. J ,,Z, _ �• Lr rom m 011,71•pr17 tl1 7!S. Execu,teil the b!J m'l'estinjf within wmTw1,t a,nrl rlelivering the borly of. __ /.t.__, ______ . ____________________ 1.__________ _ I n Jz1,stice of liocki,nJihnm Uonntv rind within si1,m111,oninjf the by nmned witnesses ......................... in pe,.son, this ------------ --·-"···--··------·...... .! ......... .. Constable of Rocldni'hanz Com J~ M /~ irt/3 C \ I~~ r ;.l ~ ~ r ~ . C r ~ �• to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, ~< ......... Given under my hand and seal this........ ..... nE(HSTH1 PnlNT HARRISONBURG VA. on the examination day oLLl:L..e.!. ..!..!:.~.~ (_:k .. touching ......in the said offence. the year rf?-·tZ.(2 -·············•&.~ .... ??..{..... ~LL ....................... -..J. P. [SEAL.] �,.3 ('omm on11•prt7fl, /IS, { ArrestWa,rra,nt. /J,Z/2~.v<~-c Exeou,teil the within by m·1·esting ww·1·ruit delivering rind i he body of---------·---··--··-•·· ··--·----------------··· ------··-•·----··· bef01·e ____. u, Jnsti,oe of Rockinghmn b!J Slimmoninjf nnrl nmned the in wihw.~ -·-·-···-·-ii rt !J of_._.r·-···--··· Coiintu 1-1·i,thi,n "' this person, ----·---·----- .. ··----] 8[) ·----· -----·-----·-·---·--···--..----------····----------------·--··-·····-· ............ _t Constable qf Rockingham Jh ~ v /t:J . ./"ft'/l ;;!~~ ~ County. ~ r- �' I �• ' . �• J; ��• J ~\{/¾µ,rLcJii_ @ (!~ /J-· Ji.~ , �• c:..:.:._ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1901 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. D.F. Runion Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony larceny. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Larceny Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_003_028 Brown Runion