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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Roosevelt Brown
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1929
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RcPr-box7-065
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Brown
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_022.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Rosanna Dorman
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1827
Subject
The topic of the resource
Harboring a slave
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with harboring a slave. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_022
Dorman
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COMMONWBA.LTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in and
for the body of said county of Rockingham and now attending
said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their oaths do
present that Roscoe Rexrode, on October 12, 1930, in said county,
did unlawfully operate an automobile while under the influence
of ardent spirits, against t h e peace an d di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Roscoe Rexrode
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
30 days in jail & $100 fine
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box8-075
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rexrode
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451334501713e0ffd36efe672eed5d3b
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May, 1930, I shall apply to the Court to be released from
imprisonment without the payment of the fine and costs.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Rose Dean
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
posession
apply for release from imprisonment
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box8-038
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dean
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/061e7995c27de51d038f1941bc4e6a8b.pdf
6e886604d05a977a38935629e5f6a9c6
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COI J.:ON .!EALT=r OF VTRGHJIA,
COU1ITY OF ROCKii:GHAM , to - wi t : ·
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The j u ro r s of the Common.1e alth of Virg i n i a i n and
or Lhe Qody of s e. i d cou nty of Rocki n cham and nmv a ttend i 1:.-:; sai d Court at i ts Aucust term , 1 930 , upon the ir oauhs
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H ere give n ame . or describe as in [a ] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search t he house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
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DIRECTIONS
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If' only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
npr more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwealth . Any person claiming any of same must file-- a written c,laim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for determination, and declare
the unclaime d articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other .substance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits,
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and artic'les seized reported to the Pro hi bi tion Commissioner and
(A copy of this
Commonwealth'.s Attorney.
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
Commonwealth of Virginia
4. A copy of this warrant anq the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
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and by se1zmg the following de.scribed Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and. arresting the above named person found in possession
thereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and the re turn hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, h ouse. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
as front door of house. door of room or premises
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
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No claim of ownership or interest in any of. the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby ·adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
of _______________ • -----, 192 ____,
• Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
bee n filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _____ ____ _
for determination, and the said' things unclaimed
are hereby adjuqged and de.dared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my hand this ________ _:: _._____ day
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Title of Magistrate
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-See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 · 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be pr~served and the vehicle shall be delivered to. the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealthls
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. )
The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
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to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transpor.ted, it
can be executed in 'any part of the St.ite, and returned to any justice in any oounty or city through
which they are carr:ied.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Rosie Dean
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
bottles
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box8-039
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PDF
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Dean
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/87fa09d15034b76ecc7f3971282c33c9.pdf
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v0MM0 l 1"!_, LTH 01! VI GI 1~L ,
I n tLe Circuit Court of s aid Co1nt1
The g r an
j uro r s i n and f or the b ody of s a i d co un t y
of Rockinf--;liam and now attending said Court at its February term ,
1 930 , upon the ir oaths do :pre ent that Ros ie
i tes , witrcin one
ye ar next p i er to tl~e find i ng of th is indi ctment , in the sa id
c ounty of Roe k i ngl: am , di d unl awful l
re ce i ve , have i n h er p o s -
sess ion , di spense , and e ive awa y ardent sp irits , a g a i nst t. e
peace 3.nd c i --n ity of tl e ] ommom.ealth of • irginia .
T i s i nd ict nent i s f ound on the test i mony of H. T.
~exr od e and J . L . ~ irting , witnesses sworn i n ~ourt and sent
before the grand :ury to ,.,.i ve ev i d.enc e .
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�'fHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA.
1'0 TIIE S H ERTFF OF ROCKINGH AM COUN TY , GREETINGS :
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found within your bailiwi,ck, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the
Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereo,f
c,n..: __ ____ __ __ __ __ _____ _
to answer us of a certain __m.i~ti_e.!ll_!:l_a_n.o_~--- -- - - --"• hereof BJ.e stands
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indict ed.
And haYe then and ther e this , Vrit.
J.Robert Switzer,
:witness Jpi'.. ~ aok~lt-Hl, Clerk of our said Court
at the Court House the __ __22d_ ____ __ day oLF.abr.u.ary_,. _l9_3Q___, in thelli4th. year of
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Rosie Sites
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box9-001
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Sites
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_044.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Ross Nelson
Date
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1879
Subject
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Unlawful Fighting
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawfully fighting and quarrelling.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_044
Nelson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_023.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Rosser Shifflett
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1898
Subject
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Petit larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with petit larceny. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_021_023
Shifflett
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_274-commonwealth-v-roy-fridley.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1925
Title
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Commonwealth v. Roy Fridley
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_009_274
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Roy L. Fridley
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawful operation of an automobile under the influence of intoxicants. Misdemeanor, Guilty.
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Subject
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Intoxication
Drunk driving
Prohibition--Virginia
Alcohol--Law and legislation
Criminal courts--Virginia
Rockingham County (Va.)
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Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated by Megan Pullen, 2025.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916
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Information about rights held in and over the resource
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Identifier
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Pro001_001_006
Format
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PDF
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Relation
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Commonwealth Order Book 2, page 225.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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Ccr001
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Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Roy Orbaugh
Description
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
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Felony
Rape
Creator
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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
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_124
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Roy Turner
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1929
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RcPr-box8-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Turner
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/b814f9983751a377759468ce03307680.pdf
368ec7dcf883268c5536432cae5250c4
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COF.TI!IONYlEALTH OF VI RGI NI A,
COUNTY OF RO C ,._ r GID\.t= , t o - wit :
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and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Roy Zirkle
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
30 days in jail & $100 fine
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box9-014
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Zirkle
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_091.pdf
820674e8f63ebf7886a65b41a6aaae05
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Rudolph Brock
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and battery. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_091
Brock
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1902
Title
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Commonwealth v. Rudolph White
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
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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
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_003_039
Burtner
White
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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
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Commonwealth v. Rudolph White (alias Orie White)
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1902
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Attempted Murder
Poison
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Defendant charged with attempted murder with poison. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_022_030
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Russel Wright
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1837
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonweal th of Virgini a , in
and for t he body of the county of Rockingham, and now attending said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their oaths
present that Russell Davis, within one year next prior to the
f inding of this indictment, in said county, did unlawfully /.,ave.
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trane,e»~ one pint of ardent spirits, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the tes t imony of G.
A. Lawson, W. E. Lucas, and W. H. Fletcher, witnesses sworn
in Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidence.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Russell Davis
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA
COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,
to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court of said County:
The grand
jurors
of the State
the body of the County of Rockingham,
that
of Virginia,
upon their
Rufus Lam on the 9th day of April,
Rockingham,
feloniously
The jurors
further
present
that
did kill
aforesaid
Russel
1931,
1 upon
their
malice
the felony
jurors
aforesaid,
upon their
willfully
murder the said
Davis.
Slye on the day
feloniously,
were present,
and assisting
and murder aforesaid
Eppard and Charles
ously,
aforethought,
abetting
County of
aforesaidJdo
Eppard and Charles
fully
aiding,
presents,
in said
oaths
in the County aforesaid,
conspiring,
oaths
and murder one Robert
and year aforesaid
and of their
in and for
the said
will.,u./
C9f1seling
Rufus Lam,
to do and commit, and so the
oaths
aforesaid,
do say that
Slye in manner and form aforesaid,
and of their
malice
Robert Davis,
against
aforethought,
Russel
felonidid kill
the peace and dignity
and
of
the Commonwea1th of Virginia.
This indictment
is found on the testimony
Lam, Lucy Davis,
Herman Davis,
Samuel C. Heltzel,
witnesses
grand
evidence.
jury
to give
Flossie
Davis,
sworn in court
of Rufus
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and sent
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evidence
consistent
accused
innocent
the guilt
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INSTRUCTIO,N
The jury
the evidence,
are
Eppard,
which
the killing
doing
Robert
after
induced
Davis
aided,
said
abetted,
killing,
that
the purpose
murder,
the pistol
that
done by LamJEppard was not
of the killing.
is
even
at
the accused,
with
harm therewith,
advised
the accused
from
of killing
Davis
present
the accused
equally
the
guilty
they
time
and
where the
or consented
though
or
the accused
was done by Lam and there
then
believe,
get the pistol
to the home of said
from the evidence
the place
they
doubt
bodily
counselled,
~{ufus Lam in said
lieve
serious
Rufus Lam had gotten
of Davis
if
R~fus Lam to
was done for
and Rufus Lam went
killing
that
beyond a reasonable
Russell
that
instructed
to the
with
further
be-
the killing
was
but had departed
from
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The court
being
with malice
instructs
aforethought
murder which is perpetrated
other
murder
kind of wilful,
in the first
the jury
is guilty
by poison,
deliberate,
de~ree.
that
whoever kills
of murder;
lying
that
in wait,
and premeditated
a human
a
or any
killing
is
��The court
killing
malice
is wilful,
from this
further
instructs
deliberate,
fact.
the
jury that
and premeditated,
whenever
the
the law infers
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witnesses
that
instructs
is a question
the j ry that
exclusively
where a number of witnesses
each other,
evidence
the jury
as equally
from the appearance
of testifying,
intelligence,
stances
appearing
of credit,
testify
the jury,
balanced,
the
of the witnesses
apparent
and from all
on the
trial,
and to give credit
of
and the law is
directly
is not bound to regard
and their
parent
for
the credibility
opposite
the weight
to
of the
jury have the right
to determine
on the stand,
manner
candor
and fairness,
the other
surrounding
which witnesses
accordingly.
their
their
ap-
circum-
are more worthy
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and abettor,
presence,
crime;
it
actual
instructs
is essential
the
jury
that
or constructive;
but the court
further
agement or act of assistance
tells
that
there
second,
to constitute
should
be:
participation
the jury
is a participation
that
an aider
First,
in the
any encourin the crime.
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degree
instructs
jury
in every murder or other
actors,
or actual
perpetrators
the immediate
perpetrators
second degree
are those
the act,
in order
degree,
that
or that
he actually
The test
is,
a principal
inciting,
aiding,
in the
It is not
in the
second
when the crime was committed
while
of the crime.
in the second
or in some manner offer-
All persons
in the second degree,
the crime.
it.
in the commission
to the crime.
who are
own hands commit
or not he is a principal
they were principals
who are the
That principals
and abetting
present
participated
or otherwise
are principals
committed
aiding
in the first
-- those
who did not with their
was he encouraging,
countenance,
ment as if
of the crime
he be actually
ing aid or consent
principals
crime are those
to make a person
as to whether
that
of the act.
but were present,
necessary
degree
the
present,
another
lending
does the act,
and liable to the same punish-
in the first
degree,
and actually
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INSTRUCTION NO.
The Court instructs
in all
criminal
cases,
raises
a presumption
•
the jury that
the accused's
of innocence
in this
consideration
witnesses
exists
doubt.
If,
in his favor
therefore,
of the whole case,
and the circumstances
guilty.
of the accused,
And the Court further
reasonable
doubt is that
comparison
and consideration
the minds of the jurors
state
upon a
the testimony
moral certainty
of the truth
there
doubt as
they should find him not
tells
the jury that
a
of the case which, after
the evidence,
in such condition
they feel
of the
shown in evidence,
of all
cannot say that
and puts
his guilt
in the minds of the jury a reasonable
to the gu.ilt
as
plea of not guilty
on the Commonwealth the burden of proving
beyond reasonable
case,
an abiding
that
cnnviotion
of the charge.
leaves
they
to a
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NO.
The Court instructs
this
case if a reasonable
the guilt
of the accused
be raised
by the evidence.
doubt is decisive,
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the jury that
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upon the trial
doubt of any faot
as charged
essential
of
to
in the indictment
or lack of evidence,
and the jury must acquit
•
such
the accused •
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�INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court instructs
believe
from the evidence
the accused was actually
killing
the jury that
beyond a reasonable
or constructively
of Robert Davis and participated
of said crime,
•
unless
they
doubt that
present
at the
in the perpretration
they mu.st find the accused not gu.ilty.
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�INSTRUCTION
NO.
The Court instructs
done by Russell
by
Eppard after
the Jury that
Robert Davis was killed
Rufus Lam cannot be considered
Rufus Lam who fired
crime;
and unless
doubt that
prior
Russell
the fataJ. shots
the Jury believe
Robert Davis,
and prior
of the crime,
the Court tells
defendant,
aider
an
Russell
abettor.
as aiding
and abetting
and committed the
beyond all
Eppard aided or abetted
to the time the fatal
any act
Rufus Lam
shots were fired
to the completion
the Jury that
reasonable
that
killed
and consummation
the said
Eppard cannot be found guilty
as
��INSTRUCTIONNO.
The Court instructs
from the evidence
killed
in this
Robert Davis,
the evidence
that
the Jury that
case that
Rufus Lam shot and
and if the Jury further
said shooting
believe,
was done, independent
act or participation
therein
then the Court tells
the Jury that
accused not guilty.
if they believe
upon the part
of Russell
they shall
find the
from
of any
Eppard,
��The court
instructs
the jury
such a doubt as may be honestly
any substantial
charged.
that
and material
Reasonable
is suggested
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tain
necessary
essential
entertained
to prove
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as to
the offence
doubt without
and substantial
the jury to believe
and not of inmaterial
or
or grows out of the evidence
to find
evidence
in order
It must be a doubt of material
for
doubt is
doubt must be based upon the evidence,
It must be serious
an acquittal.
tion,
fact
It must not be arbitrary
it.
a reasonable
and reasonably
by the evidence,
;R~c
that
fact
a verdict
and non--essential
to sus-
to warrant
or facts
of convic-
circumstances.
��COMMONWEALTH
CHARGE TO THE JURY
V
RUSSELLEPPARD
Your charge
of the felony
is to inquire
as charged
If you find
indictment,
and was wilful,
him guilty
for life,
indictment,
him guilty
by confinement
his punish-
by confinement
in the peni-
as charged
with malice
and premeditated,
Davis without
malice
on reasonable
him guilty
him not guilty
aforethought,
provocation,
of voluntary
by confinement
in the
aforethought,
and ascertain
for not less
of murder in the first
but that
actual
manslaughter,
he killed
or implied,
or in mutual
in the penitentiary
for not less
Robert
upon a sudden
combat,
and ascertain
de-
you will
find
his punishment
than one nor more
years.
If you find
him not guilty
of murder in the first
gree or of murder in the second degree,
or of voluntary
but guilty
you will
of involuntary
manslaughter,
tain
his punishment
less
than one nor more than five
assess
years.
then you shall
in the penitentiary
g_ree or of murder in the second degree,
than five
than twenty
nor more than twenty years.
If you find
heat,
find
and ascertain
of murder in the second degree,
his punishment
aforethought
then you shall
of murder,
deliberate
is guilty
in the
with malice
or for any term not less
and was not wilful,
than five
degree
and the same was committed
him guilty
as charged
and premeditated,
in your discretion,
If you find
find
of murder,
of murder in the first
or,
the accused
or not guilty.
the same was committed
deliberate
ment at death,
tentiary
in the indictment
him guilty
and that
whether
a fine
ment in jail
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manslaughter
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de-
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County,
1.
To-Wit: ·
1
To ................
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R •....Fa.wley.,......S.h.e.r.i.f:f
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said County:
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the said County, has this day made
complaint and information on oath before me, ..........
J.......
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a Justice of the
said County, that .......................................
Rus.s.ell ....E;p.par..d
.........................................................................................................................
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of the said County, on the ......................
9.th ..........
day of .........
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, in the said County, did
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These are therefore,
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in the name of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, to command you forthwith
to
and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said
.......................................................................................................
Russ.ell ....Eppard····················································································································
to answer the said complaint and to be further
dealt with according to law. And you are required
n'S
...............................................................
.
to summon ......................
Char 1 e.s....Rufus ...Lam,........ ...............................
to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth,
on ~he examination
touching the said
offence.
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�STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY
OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT:
I,
County
a Justice
of Rockingham,
Virginia,
do hereby
certify
of the Peace
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th at
his su ret ........ ,
have
this
day acknowledged
themselves
indebted
·························;····································Dollars
tels,
upon this
condition:
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to the
Commonwealth
of Virginia
($ .................................... ) to be made
and levied of their
the said ............................................................................
signed or the Circuit Court of Ro~kingham
County, on the .................... day
and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge
action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge.
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my hand this,
in the sum of ................... .
shall
appear
uL ...............
goods
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1931
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Commonwealth v. Russell Eppard and Charles Slye
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Slye
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STATE OF VIRGI NIA ,
COUMTY OF ROCKI NGF..AM , t o~wit :
I n the Circuit Court of s aid County :
The grand jurors in an d f or the body of said
county of Rockingham , and now attendi ng said Court at its
February term, 1927, upon -the ir oaths do present that Russell
Smi t h , withi n on e year next pr ior to the finding of t his i n dictment , i n sai d county of Rockingham , did unl awfull y manufacture, s ell, offer , keep , sto re and expose for s ale , give
away , trans por t , di spense , so licit , advertise an d receive
orders for arde nt spir its, agai nst t h e peace and di gnity of
t he Commonwealth of Virgi n ia .
The jurors aforesaid , upon t heir oath s aforesaid ,
do further present that Rus e el l Smith , within one ye a r next
prior to t h e· finding of this i ndictment , in t h e said county
of Rockingham, did unl awfully have in his possession ardent
s pirits , a gainst t h e p eace and dignity of the Commonwealth of
Virginia .
The jurors af oresaid, upon t h eir oath s aforesaid
do further present that Rus sell Smith , withi n one year next
prior to the finding of t h i s indictment , i n t he said county
of Rocking am, did unlawfully receive ardent spirit s , agai nst
t he peace and di gn ity of the Commonwealth of Vi r gi nia .
This i ndi ctment i s found on the testimony of Geo .
Laws on , a witness sworn in Court and s ~nt bef ore the gran d j ury
to give evidence .
�Prohi bition - B. I.
Commonwealth
v ) Indictment
Russel l Smith
M:isdemeanor
February t e~m, 1927
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Foreman
D. w. Earman
Commonwealth's At t orney
�Commonwealth of Virginia,1T
•t·
Rockingham County,J o-wi ·
REMEMBERED
that on the,------ __ day oL--~
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came before me _________
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be in-
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good and lawful money of the United States, ro:n: tlre-sa· -------=-=--=-=--- --------------------= ------.......
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respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead J;Jxemiption as to this obligation, and also ·w aived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the C?mmonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
coup 1s detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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_____ _________ shall make default m the performance of the
conditions underwritten.
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_recornizance is-sudch that if the above bound _____________________ _
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and shall personally appear before the Circuit
Court of Rockingham on the ___~ a y of the ____
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and .then and there ~
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at the Court-house thereof,
nia concerning a certain ___ Z_~ _--::
wheieof the said __{ ~ - ~ - - ~ ~ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - s t a n d s charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me,_ the
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has this day m de compla int and infor
tion on oath before me,..
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Name of Magistrate
Co. . . . that he verily believes for reasons hereinafter st ated in the said ...4-.. . . and State
of the said .......
City or County
City or County
• (a)
(b)
ed with such still and used,
A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermen ters and other applian ces connect
cture of Ardent Spirits,
and mash and other sub stances , capable of being u sed, in the manufa
ace unlawfull y in the possession of, and unlawfu lly u sed by one
ma certain ....
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(c)
Ardent Spirits are being
1lawfu lly kept, held, stored, conceal ed, used,
and
unlawfu lly
.... ................ .. .. ......... ....... .
a certain vehicle, to-w it: a certain .. .....or.. ..what
tran sported in certain baggag e or vehicle,
not
nut-1, ,\iagon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage
Here describe
... .. ... ... ..... ......... .... .... .. .... .... .. .... ... .... ... ... .. ... .. ... ..... ... ... .. .... .. ... ... .. ...... .
by one .............. ................ .... .... .. .... .. .. .... ...........
H~re give nan1e, or d{scribe as in (a) above
account ~f the followi ng facts
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stated by the affiant and othm, to-wit, that
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�AFFIDA VIT FOR A WARRA NT TO SEARCH
FOR ARDENT SPIR!'TS , ETC.
Co mmon wea lth of V irgin ia
vs.
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Filed in the Clerk' s O ff ice of th e
Court of th e .................. ... .of
County or City
Name
Co urt of th e
V irginia, this
.clay of ...... ........ ... ............... .. .. 192 ........
Clerk
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Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of
to-wit:
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
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has this day made~mplaint and information on oath before me, ... "MJ... af,..~
WHEREAS .....
Name of Magistrate
of the said .....
....... and State:
~.. .... that he verily believes, that in the said .... ..&.
Cit,- or County
City or Count,-
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That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used
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Give name; if name unknown, ay uWhose name is to the informant unknown."
A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used,
and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits,
a« unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully u sed by one .~
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( c)
Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, use , old,
and
unlawfully
transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain ..... ...... ................... .. .......... ...... .. ..
H ere describe vehicle, anti), wagon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not
by one .. ....... ...... ... ...... .................. ...... ... ........................... ..... ..... ............ .... .. .. ....................... ..... .... .. ...........................
Here 1rivc name, or dtscribe as in (a) above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat, or vehicle herein desig nated, either in day or nig ht, and seize such ardent spirits and their
containers and other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the, same and
the person or persons, in whose possessiQ!} they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any ·manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant, before me, or
some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and
make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement
and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this
, warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
.1./.n.r:AiY of ............~.......... ... 192.i .
Given ~nder my hand -and seal this ...
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WAR RAN! TO ) EARC H_, FOR ':°RD EN!;
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SPIRI TS, ETC.
bIRE CTIO N S
1.-If ~ply Arden t Spirits ~nd contai ners be seized;
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the Magis trate shall fix .a · time not less , than
for
,
return
of
date
e
th
from
days
30
than
·
nor more
,
the h ead i1g of said return . If no claima nt appear
ted
forfei
be
to
are
s
article
and
Spirits
th e A rde.nt
of
to Comm onwea lth. , Any p erson claimin g any
larly
particu
·
stating
claim
n
writte
a
file
same must
the chara~ ter and 'extent of h·is interes t therein , w here~
n
upon the Magis t rate shall ce.rtify th e war ra nt, writte
raclaim a nd article s claime d, to the Circui t or Corpo
and .
tion Cou rt, as the case may be, fo r determ ina tion,
declare the unclai med article s forfeit ed.
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and
still
a
with
ted
connec
t ers, or any app \i~nce
ng
used, or · mash or other substa nce capabl e of bei
seized,
be
,
Spirits
dent
used, in the manuf acture o(Ar
yed,
th e mash {after t iking a sample ) shall be destro
Pro- ·
an d the fac ts and article s s<iized report ed to the
(A •.
hibitio n •Dfrect o r a nd Comm onwea lth's Attorn ey.
sufcopy of 'this warra nt and proper return . w ill be
nficient ~otfce a nd r epo rt). A rd en t Sp irits and contai
ers di sposed of a,s •in No . 1 above.
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within stated .. .. .. ~~ ..... ... ., ..... .... .... .. ...........
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H~re state house, . room, place
a nd by seizing the fo llowin g desqib ed Arden t Spi.rits
the.
anci ·other thin gs th er ein found . (and . ra restinf)g and
,thereo
ession
s
pos·
in
found
person
ed
nam
above
by postin g a tru e copy of this warran t a11.d th e ret,urn
.herno n on the
: -: - -.-
the
No claiin ' of ow11er ,ship· or interes t in any ofcomsaid things seized· having been fi led herein in
ed
pliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudg
a 1i d: declar ed co nfi'sca ted and forfeit ed to the Com, mq'nw ealth:,
Given'· un der my hand th js .... .. ,:.... ,......... .. .. ...... .......... day
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as front door of house, door of room or pfcmise
of .. ,..... ... :...... .... .. ............ .,.. .. .. .. 192 .... .
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Writte n claim of ow nershi p or interes t having been
this
filed to certai1j , of th e said thin gs herein seized,claim
wa rrant, tl1e S;id claim a nd the :things in theto th e
particularly describ ed, 'a re her eby certifie d
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door of the hou se, or
o n th e premi ses a t the
be fo und.
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of Assem bly, 1918, P age 578'.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Russell Smith
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box7-002
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Smith