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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. Thomas Cotterel
Date
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1816
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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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_004_042
Cotterel
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COMMONWEALT H OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginiia,
in and for the body of said County of Rockingham an d now attending said Court at its April term, 1932, upon their oa ths do
present that Thomas Crawford, on or about April 16, 1932, in
said county, did unlawfully have in his possession a cap and
worm, and other appliances used in connection with a still,
against the p eace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is fo und on the testimony of B.
O. Cooper and Abner Casey, witnesses sworn in Court and sent
before the grand jury to g ive evidence.
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
T o the Sheriff of R o c k ingham County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
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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
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Crawford
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posesison of appliances used in connection with a still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box9-062
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Crawford
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COMM:ONVlE.ALTH OF VI R ·I HI
CO
TY OF
OCKINGH A, to - wit :
I n the Circu it Court of sa id Cou nt y :
The jurors of the Cornm.onwealt h of Virg i n i a i n and fo r
t he b ody of said county of
at i t s
ockingham and now a t tend i ng sa id court
pr il t er m, 1 930 , UilOn their oaths do present that Thomas
Davis , \7ithin one year next prior to t he finding of said i nd ictment ,
i n sa id county, d i d unlawfully rec e i v e and hav e i n his posse s sion
ardent spirits , a gainst t he p eac e and di gn ity of the Commonweal th
of Vi r gi nia .
This i ndi ctment is f ound on the testimony of ~
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Court and sent before the grand j ry to g ive evidenc e .
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
Virginia-Greeting:
WHEREAS
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rere describe the place, h o u se , roo tn or boat, as t h e case may be
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Give name , if n ame u nknown . say , "Whose n ame is to the inform a nt unknown "
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ···-·····-·······-·······-······························································-····- ·····································
G i ve n am e, if name unk nown, say •' \Vhose nan1e is to the informant unknow n '
in a certain ·······························-··· -··-·-·····-···-······---··-····-··················· ················-·······-···········-··········-····----···········-·····-·····-·······
Here d escribe place as in (a) a bove
(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H ere describe vehicle , auto, wagon, carriage, b u ggy , b oat. baggage or wh a t n o t
by one ............... · ··-·······················-··•············--·······_ ...................................................................................................................
Here g ive nam e , 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 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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Given under my hand and seal
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Title of Magistrate
�DIRECTIONS
I.
If only Ard e nt Spirits and containers be seized,
th~ Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more th a n 30 days from the date of return,
fo1; th e hearing of said return. If no claimant
appea r, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to b e
forfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of sam e must file a wjit~en claim stating
particularly the character a~ extent of his interest therein, whereupon tl1~; Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to th e Circuit or C0'q><~:ation Court, as
the case may b e, for determiinit)on, . and declare
the unclaimed articles forfe{te"tl '. ~
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2. If s till, still c ap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other .s ubstance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, th e m ash (af ter t aking a sample) shall be
destroyed, and the facts a nd articles 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!S'J)i;hs and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above'.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
Co111monwealth
vs.
Other than above stated the following are witnesses.:
searching the
Here state h ouse. roon1, plcce
an d by seizing the following de.scribed .Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the ab ove named p er son found in possession
th ereof) and by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and the re turn. h ereon on th e ____________________ _
Here say place, h ouse. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
------------------------------------------------door of house: door of room or premises
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of ----------------------, 192 ____ _
No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the sam e are hereby adjudged
an d d eclared confiscated and forfeited to the Comm onwealth.
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, th e said claim and the things in
th e claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
tomobile, boat, wagon, bugg y, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and th e v ehicle shall be <lelivered to the
Sergeant of th e City, th e facts report~d to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Comm onwealth'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. )
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
This matter se t for heari ng on the __ ______ day
as front
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
3. lf Ardent Spirits a re being transported in an au-
4. A copy of this warrant anq the return thereon
m ust be post ed 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.
The following nam e d officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
for d etermination, and the said things unclaimed
are h ereby adjudged a nd d eclared confiscated
a nd forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given. unde r my hand this _______________ day
of ----------------------, 192----·
Title of Magistrate
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Gi~ n under my hand this _ ___
day of
NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in. v ehicle, b oat or baggage, it is
t o be r e turned t o t he jurisdiction from whi<,h. issued. If is.su ed for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
can b e executed in a ny part of the State, a nd returned to any justice in any ooun ty o r ci ty through
which they are carried.
�Commonwealth of Virginia,}T
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Rockingham County, o-wt ·
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came before me_ _ _
of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectively acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia 1 in manner and form following, that is to say: the said
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good and lawful money of the United States, and the said _____________________________________ _
"'in the sa:mt of_ ________________________________________ J)0llal'B sf l.iJ,0 g,iaed-lt1td 10:urfal me-sey, to be
respectively made and levied of their several gbods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead :mxemiption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
coJJ7detac1J:.. /).om the b~nds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
//'l!f!z________ ~_________________________ shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwritten.
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The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above bound.£-~ ~-~-----------------------~ --------------; ~
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a;%J~ : 7n:lly appear before the Circuit
Court of R.ockmgham on the __________ day of the----~r.£:_ __________________ _______ Term next
thereof, being the_ X
and then and there
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'!W~tlie CA'J7.wealth
, at the Court-hon';'.' thereof,
f Virginia concerning a certain ~
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whereof the said_c.z=~~ ------ - - ~
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depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
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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. Thomas Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-034
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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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
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PDF
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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. Thomas Dearing
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild; Megan Pullen; Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_001
Dearing
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Frame
Date
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1820
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty
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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
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Criminal
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Ccr002_007_040
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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.
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. Thomas Frazier
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
report of chemical anlaysis
plead guilty
manufacture
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nickname-Pete
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
1922
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RcPr-box2-029
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Frazier
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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.
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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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1923
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Frazier
Description
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Defendant charged with a felony.
Subject
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Felony
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_008_243
Frazier
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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. Thomas Fulton
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1851
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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_054
Comach
Fulton
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STATE OF VI RGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCICT NGH.AM, to - wit:
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The grand jurors in and f or t he b ody of said county of
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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. Thomas Garrison and Layton Garrison
Description
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Misdemeanor
Subject
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Misdemeanor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box6-027
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Garrison
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_076.pdf
efaf97f0b53364ff19773bffbde6cfd9
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Gilmore
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1111
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liquors without a license. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_076
Gilmore
Gray
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_076.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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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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. Thomas Goft and Noble Morris
Date
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1812
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with fighting by assault and beating.
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_002_076
Goft
Morris
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_080.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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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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. Thomas Gordon and John Rice
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1812
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping part of road
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_080
Gordon
Rice
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_028.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
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Griner (Greiner)
Date
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1867
Subject
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Threaten
Description
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Defendant charged with throwing stones and threatening bodily injury.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_028
Gongwer
Greiner
Griner
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_047.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
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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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Commonwealth v. Thomas Harris
Date
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1893
Subject
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Larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with larceny.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_047
Harris
Ott
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_019.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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Hinton
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1831
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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_010_019
Hinton
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_017.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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Jenkins
Date
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1902
Subject
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Felony
Breaking and Entering
Theft
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to steal. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_017
Jenkins
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Jenkins and Hunter Miller
Description
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Defendants charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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CCR001_004_072
Bradley
Jenkins
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COIDTT Y OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its April term,
1928, upon their oaths do present that Thomas Jenkins and
w.
H.
Southwick, within one year next prior to the f i nding of this indictment in the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully receive, transport, and have in t he ir possession ardent spirits,
against t he :peace and. dignity of the Commonweal th of Vir'ginia.
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Heltzel and J. T. Long, witnesses sworn in Court and sent
before t he gr and jury to give evidence.
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Thomas Jenki ns and
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Misdem eanor
A:pril term, 1928
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a n d u t o th e r times in sa i d. Clhty d i d oeci e a n d t h e ea ten t hat h e 111ou.ld
k ill him, a n d d i d ca ll h i m ba d n ames , ~n ~ curse h i m , cn 1 threa nted his
li f e a t oth er times , &rn baa ~ol l owe him u rounn over town on s£. i d a te
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ma lice, ha t ered or ill will bu,-me rely co th e pr e serva tion of my person
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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
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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. Thomas Jenkins and W.H. Southwick
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
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threatened Everett S. Snyder
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1928
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RcPr-box7-037
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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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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas L. Lam
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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_004_075
Hensley
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Go
Thomas L. Pi!ei-,
tho aooueed,
Jr.,
not
,;uilty
and !'ix his
tl,e poni tcntinry
:or
as o!,e,rgdd
wi ti. death
punishment
lite,
or for
tn \he 1mioto,ent,
.ent, bu\ tlwl
J.1m ,;Uilty
any term not less
08$ no a1111.fix
fine· 1ont 1n the
or more ~n
:9eni tent1ary
eighteen
eanlt
as cl.argoa
and battery
l 1s ~&-ll!ent
twelve
botl
montlls
such
fine
npe
h1a punishment
for
a tem
thei-e1n,
death,
ot not loso
yearn.
ill ,he i!ldiot-
at! ol:ari;ed
with
f~l'
than
or 'by con-
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tbl'ee
yoars,
years.
l" you do no-t rin1
lelou1cs
of: attllDpted
ti en you
or by couti nffl\ont in
rr you do not ti lid hiJII :uil ;:y or rape aa c!tar,;ed
\hen you will
c.1Uilty,
so ana no Jftore.
1_: .;oi. fl id hi
will
to the Juri,
in
t.im !jU.llty
ot ai tl er of th• atoressld
:t.c lndictcent,
as therein
charged,
by oont'i~e-,en\
or by a tln•
1n Jail
but find
him guilty
ti.on you will
for
a pe:tod
say ao and t1x
no\ eiroatdin,,,
not exceocU w; !'1 ve hundl'ed
and imprioonrnont.
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of uu: Jur,- to acan tne evidence
with
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care
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the uroeeaotrix
in
the,
tbiE
;o the act at uit•~•=••·
aooneed not g'Q.ilty.
s,
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caee consented
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innC>O•noe.
to be tn.ferre4. merely
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not onoogh tlu>t
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w:t.1h L.1• gull~.
oone1• tont
the Jur7 tl!At to flrr=t
oaoauae
t.blt accused.
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tlle flY-taonoe ao.e c be 1n-
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law .,:ree-a.aee i.bt .1tccuaad
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and
that
mer• eaaplclon
or probeblllty
is not euti'Lci@rl.t to oonrlct..
wet.:-l:i: ot pre-,onderaoco
1ndtotment.,
eo clearly
ert~eno•.
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gull•.
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nowever etrong
1.t
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P"reai.~r
of eYt.a.ence eappo-rte tne ota.r~--e 1..c tJ,e
but i.o .-rar?-ant. n1e conviction
tha
o! ble
no reoeona.ble
n»o~ w} tch ce ean b~ ~ll!'loor~i.
his
nll~
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t.hoor:,, co net e-tent wt.'wn t-hO
Drawn•• Case.
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made but from ita
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nature
the c.ll&rge oi' rape
1• difficult
hu 1.be right
to give conelderatlon
cluoion in tbie cue.
to these
to dei'end
racta
is one
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in reaching
J11ry
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or carnal
or not the act
wa,: accomplished
Q.
1 lt:saa6M
proaecutrix,
the Ume
aesaul
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tl.etr
and all
the
l.t)lers.
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in this oaoe,
of tJ-,e proseoutrix
aa etonu
slld a.epor>mo'}I' of the
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a,..,L.,
the th"'A
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a1~d the
U:..e restatence
t.l.e relat1'Ve
def'endant,
bo ~.!- tlte proeeout?-1.x.
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and all
oa.ee.
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t:.e wr.ole at i, a tion
and detencle.nt,
by cl,e evidence
.,:
act,
or .Le allegell.
or a.:isenoo ot bruises
or other □ arko
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u.1 on l:er _pera.o~ w.t..etber or cot ):er W:l_tl\ c1otl:i.Jlg
violence
diaoloaed
whether
oonsidere.tio.n
cy tollo.ii
oireumstanooo
L. tl ..e presence
cu~r1x
will
to to.Jee iflto
duty
(!'/~
V1I-ginia
as involved
and a,;11.111et the
;,.. -11a ea--.
e7tlienee
b~ tile
interooune,
by :rorco
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1nsn-uot&
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evidence
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:ro1~ce, or,
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private
the
rape
reasonable
beyond -
aexnal.
part
Ll • J=1
instructs
ld;eroourse
doubt
1w:. 71"<' 1 ,a
1:£ they bel1ev•
entered
It
they b lleve
U.e private
:parts
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jlhat Tr.oms.fl L. Ptfet•,
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from tlte evideneo
age1l1Jlt tl.e r,ill
ara.J n
tliat
in ~l,e 1n,Uotoent.
Jr.
r /ii• l by
'1homaa L.
ot V1r£1n1s ;t;/ers ~1 tl:. his
of Vlrg1n.1o. Myer~ by fol'Oo,
Jury must fill".. tt e acou.sed,
as cl argod
tl:at
Thoms.a L, Pifer,
Jr.
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is not essential
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of
ot.ae!" •1 tneaee
.cit
th• o.r:rense, wd if the Jur;,- believe
to by otter
~itnea•oe
thn~
Vireirua
as ot.arged,
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the law
be corroborated
J(,dp ,·I
w.,ift
,./
by
l.4e
t
fro,i the evidence of t1·•
did have carnal
knowledge
J.:yer~, by force ou,d P~.lr.~t her r.ill
not r•4uire
b~• otb.er w11'neeaes
ti.me e.na. pl11ee when 1 t
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ehou.ld bo corroborated
the dofendllllt
o! the prosecu.rix,
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alleged
that
the proseoutrix
as io wl;at trsnspired
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the asse.:llt
was ea<l.e.
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1927
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Commonwealth v. Thomas L. Pifer Jr.
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
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Felony
Rape
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_009_297
Austin
Dovel
Myers
Pifer
Shuler