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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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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. Scott Weast
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1900
Subject
The topic of the resource
Selling Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing liquor without a license.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_051
Weast
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Seazer (Ceazer or Cesar)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1814
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with feloniously taking and carrying away a wagon cover.
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_003_071
Cafman
Ceaser
Cesar
Seazer
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for ardent spirits and if such ardent spirits are found, to take them into your possession and also
to take said car into your possession and bring the said ardent spirits and the person or persons in whose possession they are found before me, or some other Justice of said County, to
answer the said comi)laint and to be furth er de' with according to law.
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h e i s :proved guilty ; and not only i s th e ·ourden of p:;:·oving the
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but to warra nt a convi ction his guilt must be proved to the
eJcclu sion of every reasonab.1.e hypot hesis consi sten t with his
innoce nce. Circum stance s of mere suspic ion are not suffic ient,
in other words , the rule as often stated is , that before the
jury can convi ct, t hey must be satisf ied, n ot only that the circumst ances are consi stent with t h e prison er having comm itted the
crime charge d , but they mu.st also be satisf ied that the f a cts
ar e such a s to be incon sisten t with any other ration al conclu sion,
t han that he i s guilty .
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upon the Common~ealth to prove every fact or circumstance
necessary to convict the accused of every offence whatever , and if
they have any reasonable doubt as to any fact or circumstance
necessary to convict the accused as aforesaid , they .are bound to
give him the benefit of such doubt and find him not guil ty a.nd
the court tells the jury that a reasonable doubt is, "that state
of the case , which after the entire comparison and consideratio n
of all of the evidence, leaves 1ihe minds of the jurors in that
condition that they cannot say that they feel an abiding conviction
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prep onderan ce of evide nce will suff ice, a s i n t h e tri al of
a c ivi l cas e,
no r i s it en ough t ha t by con j ectur e or sp ecula tion he
may be suppos ed t o be gt1il t y , but t h e jury must be satis fied by
the evide nce
tha t he is guil ty beyon d a rea sonab le doub t .
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relies upon ci:ccumstantia,l evidence alone f or a conviction,
t h e jury must be sati sfied beyond a r eas onab~e dou ot that the
crime ha s be en committed by someone, i n manner and f orm a s charged
in t h e indi ctment ; and then they must not only be satisfi ed t hat
all the circumst ances proved are consistent with t he def endant ' s
having commit ted the set, but they must al s o oe satisfied that
p-he f a cts are such as t o be inc onsistent wi t h any oth er rational
conclusion t han ·.,hat the de fendant is the guilty person.
If
there i s any one s ingl e fac t pr ov ed t o the sati sf a cti on of t he
jury by a preponderance of evi dence whi ch is inconsistent
with the defendant ' s guilt, this is suffi cient to r a i se a
reasonable doubt , and the jury shoul d acquit the defendant .
In
order t o j u s t ify t he inference of l egal g~i l t f rom circumstantial
evidenc e , the existence of inoulpatory facts must be absolutely
i nc ompatible wi th t he innocence of the accused upon any r ational
theory , and incapabl e of explanation upon any other reasonable
hypothesis than t ha t of his guilt .
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must prove every thing e s sentia l to the establ ishment of the
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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. Selden Lam
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
State Normal Chem Analysis
manufacture
sell
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1921
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box2-005
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Lam
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_006.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Seth Elger
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1817
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Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with assault and battery. Not Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_006
Elger
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State of Virginia,
Rockingham County, to=wit:
In the County Court of the said County:
The Jurors of the Commonwealth
attending
of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham,
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1899
Title
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Commonwealth v. Shade Knight
Subject
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Felony
Break and Enter
Larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_044
Knight
Weast
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the ¢ircuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and
for the body of the county of Rockingham, and now attending
said Court at its October termi 1930, upon their oaths present
that Sheffey Myers, within one year next prior to the finding
of this indictment, in said county, did unlawfully have in his
possession eleven gallons of ardent spirits, against the peade
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of J. L.
Dirting,
w.
E. Thurber, G. A. Lawson, and
w.
T. Rexrode, wit-
nesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand jury to give .
evidence.
�Poss
Commonwealth
v) .Indictment
Sheffey Myers
Misdemeanor
v
October term, 1930
, A
True Bill:
it/~Foreman
1
D. W. Turman
Commonwealth's Attorney
�-Commonwealth of Vir-g inia-City, ~ f ,
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriff~ Sergeants, and all Police Office;s anMonstables of the State of
Title
of the said
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that he verily believes, that in the said
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(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, ·
he manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ... ................... ... - . ~ ~ · ···· ··· ·· ········ ······ ········ ··-····L:. ........ ......... ...... ... .
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H ere describe veh icle. auto , wa g on . carriage, buggy , boat. baggage or what not
by one................................................................................................................................................................................. _.......
Here g ive n ame . o r 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 the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose 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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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized1
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
npr more than 30 d ays 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 claim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interest therein, whereupQfl 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 decl are
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If ·still, :still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected_with a still and used,
or mash or other s ub stance .;capable of being used, in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (af ter taking a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts and articles seized re
ported 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 contai ners disposed of as in No. 1 above.
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an automobile, boa t, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the vehicle shall be delivered t o the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported t o the
Pro hibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant a nd proper return will be a sufficient report. )
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Execu~t~ within warrant this _.Jl_.r,_ ______ day
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19/J..f) by• sea~ching
Other than above stated the following are witnesses.:
the
within s tated __________ ~ - - - Here state house. r~on1, plcc-~
and by seizing the following describe.ct Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above riamed person found in possession
th ereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and the return. h ereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. 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 thing~
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This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
of _____ ·----------------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having b een. filed herein in comp.liance with the law, the same are hereby ,a djudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my h and this --------'--------day
of---------------------- 192 ___ _
Title of Magistrate
Wri_tten claim ·o f ownership or interest having
been filed to c er tain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the c laim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this ________ _
for determination, . and the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my hand this _______________ day
of ----------------------, 192 ____ .
Title of Magistrate
4. A copy of this warrant ancl 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.
y_~e~nd:_my hand t~s __
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
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NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in. vehicle, boat or baggage, it is
t o b e i~turned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If . issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
call b e executed in. any part of the State, and retu r n ed to any justice in any county or city through
which they are carried.
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to be levied of their respectiv e goods and chattels, lands and tenement s, for the ase of the
Commonwealth of Virginia rendered , and they each severally waived their homestea d exemptio n
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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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Commonwealth v. Sheffey Meyers
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1930
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RcPr-box8-071
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Myers
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_014.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. Shother Bright
Date
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1860
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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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_016_014
Bright
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/86bf6da101759b86ace93e467b7cd53d.pdf
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.d ockin gham and now at t endin g s ai d Cour t at it s April term,
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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
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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
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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. Silas Nicholas and Kenton Madden
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-032
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Madden
Nicholas
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a690f21f8f786137dde299d7f7f32912.pdf
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TO THE HON OR ABIE 1 •
N. HAAS , JUffi E OF THE CIRCU IT COURT OF
ROCKINGH M COUNTY :
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I, D. W. Ear man, Commonwealth s J.. tt orney for the County
af oresaid , res pectful ly represent un to your Honor:
Tla. t on Lia.y 2 7th , 1923 , S. F. n ewrna n , E. J . Dillard. and
c.
D . Ful k , Dep uty Sheriffs for Rockingha..m County, did on a publ i c
road i n the Blue Ri dge Mountai n s southeast of P ort Republic in
Roc k i ngr.ia.m County, Virginia. , seize a F ord touring car, model
1916 , engi r1e number 1 2569'72, ( there bei
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no license tag on
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said car at the time
of seizure i n said County
bei ng oper a ted by Silas .Ni cholas, Mi chael Sc ott and 11,[yr tle Sc ott
bein.g _f8.ssengers in said c ar, who had in their possession
in said car at time of sei zure about 1 gallon of ardent s pirits,
common l y known as moonshi ne l i quor.
That uni.er Section 57 of t he Pro hibition· ct as ame nded,
the said a utomobile i s forfeit ed t o the Commo nwealth.
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informant prays that said automobile be
That your
c ondemne d and sold and the pr oc e--ds d i s po sed of acc ordi ng to
l aw ; that Silas Nich olas, Michael Scott a nd :ryrtle Scott and
al l ot her p ersons concerned in interest be cit ed to appear and
show cause why t he _p rop erty shoulii not be condemne d and. sold
to enforce the forfeiture .
Commo n~ r n e y .
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Whereas D. W. Earman, Common .
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on the Clrst day of the June Term o
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s how cause ,If any they can, why th J
prayer of the sat~ lnfornrntlon fo r
the condemnation and sa le of !:>ahl
automobile Bl1ould not be granted
a·nd said property sold in accordance
with the statute law of Virginia.
Witnes.-i, J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of
the Circuit Coqrt of Rockingham'
County, at t he Court House thereo
on the fith day or June, 1923, and In
the 147t.h yea1· o( the Commonwealth
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Silas Nicolas
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Ford Touring Car
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1923
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RcPr-box3-033
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Nicholas
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e4cd8b5caff68b521af51ee1955cc146.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OP VIRGIIHA,
CO UN~Y OF ROCKI JGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Co unty :
The grand jurors i n and f or t he body of said county
d-± Rockihgha m and n ow attending said Court at its J une term,
1 925 , up on their oaths do p resen t that Silas Shiff lett, within
one yea r next _prior to th e fi n di n g of t his i nd ictrnent, i n the
said ·1couht y of Ro (;king ham, did un lawful l Jr manuf acture , sel l,
off er , ke ep, store and e xpo s e
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dis _p ense, soli c it, adver ti se and re c eive or d ers f or ard ent
s _p ir it s , a gai nst the _p eace and dignit y of t he Co rn.11on weal th of
Vir g i n i a .
Th e juror s a f or e a i d u po11 th e ir oaths a f ore s aid do
further
Jres en t that Silas Shit f lett, withi n on e year next pti or
t o th e f i ndi ng o f thi s i::.1d ict1aent , in th e s aid coun ty o f Roc ci n gham , d i d u1tlawful l y hav e in his p os se s s ion ar d ent s p irits,
a gai n st t he peace and d·i gn i ty o
An
the Co nmonweu l th of Vi r g i 1i a .
the juror s af ore sai d u pon thei r o at hs a for esaid
d o further pre en t that Silas Sh if f lett, wi th i n on e ~ ear n e x t
prior to the ::t i ndi ng of t .1i s i nd ict '.Jient , in the s a id co un t y of
Roc ~fngham, did u n l awf ully recei.., e ard ent s 9irit s , a gai n st th e
pe ace ant.l. di gn i J y _of th e Commo nwealth of .Vir g i n ia .
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tenemen ts, and they
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Silas Shifflett
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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RcPr-box5-028
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to comTHE SE ARE , THE REF ORE , IN THE NAME OF
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mand you, with all necessary and prop er speed and
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and seize such arde nt spiri ts and, their co~ta
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showing all acts and thing s done there unde r, with
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than IO
nor more than 30 day,s from the date of return, for
the hearing o'f siid return. If no claimant appear,
the· Ardent .Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonweal,t h. Any person claiming any of
same must file a written claim stating particularly
the character and extent of his interest therein,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may be,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed articles forfeited.
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If still, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fermenters,
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or mash or other substance capable of being us.e d,
in the manufac.ture of Ardent Spirits, be seized,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall be destroyed, and the facts and articleis seized reported
.to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant and
proper return will be a sufficiepit notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers dispo's ed of
as in No. 1 above.
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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, ,t he same are hereby adjudged
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Description of Ardent Spiri~s and other things
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tomobile, boat, wagon. buggy, or other vehicle, the
Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved
and the vehicle shall be delivered ,t o the Sergeant
of the City, the facts reported to the Prohibition
Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and containers disposed o'f as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this. warrant and
proper return will be a sufficent report.)
Other than above stated the following are witnasses:
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Written claim of owner.ship or interest having been
filed to certain of the said things herein seized. this
warrant, the said claim and the thina-s in the claim
particularly described, are hereby certified to the
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4. A cop;; of this warrant and the return thereon '
must be posted at the front door of the house, or '
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
NOTE.-Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
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.J:u£USee Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2.
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Silas Williams
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
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RcPr-box4-057
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Williams
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e438def332525513f7065fba55e81095.pdf
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COMTu O ·J\!/E L 1 H OF VI ?' I H A.
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Ro c ki ngham and n ow attenc7in g sa id Court at it s Dec emb er ter m,
1924, upon their oaths do present that Silas Williams , within
one yea;r ne x t prior to the findi ng of t his ind ic t rnent , in the
said county of · oc k i ngh am , did un lawfully ha ve i n hi s posses sion a still, still cap, worm , tub, fe r men t e r, and other appl iances connecte d wi th a nd used i n the ope ration of a still,
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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. Silas Williams
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
not guilty
posession of still
Still
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box4-058
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Williams
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_041.pdf
c38e20e3f2908f3b0e05158e85d0fc84
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Simean Collier
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1858
Subject
The topic of the resource
Trespass
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with trespass, assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_015_041
Collier
Delany
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_035.pdf
6d8bfd415a83c03adc256f17e7b7f28b
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Simon Bowman
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1838
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_011_035
Bowman
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_068.pdf
fd37f181a72a61e5c038573e59667610
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
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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Simon Fry
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1812
Subject
The topic of the resource
Drunkenness
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with being drunk.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_002_068
Fry
Shirkey
Terry
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_067.pdf
aea2651ed2bee087fc7415408104e71f
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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Simon Fry and John Terry
Date
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1812
Subject
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Drunkenness
Swearing
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Defendants charged with being drunk and swearing a profane oath.
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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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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_067
Fry
Terry
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_074.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Sinclair Snifflet
Date
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1829
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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_074
Lowry
Lowy
Snifflet
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_069.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Soloman Pirkey
Date
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1816
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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_004_069
Pirkey
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_045.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Solomon Bowers
Date
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1813
Subject
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Threaten
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, maim, kill or do bodily hurt.
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_003_045
Bowers
Lanaham
Loker
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_034.pdf
786a005994f08c7da6eaacd1fcb7d9cc
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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Solomon Hunter
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1827
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_034
Hunter