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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Alexander
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1867
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Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
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Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation. Guilty
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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_017_008
Alexander
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Thomas and Minnie Marshall
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Defendants charged with misdemeanor sale of alchohol.
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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
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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1909
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Bailey and Alonso H. Riddle
Description
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Defendants charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_005_134
Bailey
Riddle
Shoemaker
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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 Bare and John Smith
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1922
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RcPr-box2-022
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Bare
Smith
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_039.pdf
fd7763689297c48780b74757b3eb12e7
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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
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. Thomas Basford
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1854
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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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_039
Basford
Boyer
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_074.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. Thomas Batchelor
Date
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1819
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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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_006_074
Batchelor
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_010-commonwealth-v-thomas-wesley-william-baugher.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
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1894
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Baugher, Wesley Baugher, and William Baugher
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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PDF
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CCR001_002_010
Baugher
Drummond
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_062.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
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Bear
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1814
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_062
Bear
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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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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Bell
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Assault
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
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CCR001_006_155
Bell
Meyerhoffer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_041.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
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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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 Bickerton
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Swearing
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with swearing one profane oath.
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_041
Bickerton
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_006.pdf
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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
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
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Boyler
Date
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1781
Subject
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Trespass
Description
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Defendant charged with action of trespass.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_006
Boyler
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_046.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. Thomas Branham
Date
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1858
Subject
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Felony
Assault
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Defendant charged with feloniously assault by stabbing with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, and kill. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_015_046
Branham
Deatrick
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_032.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. Thomas Bryan
Date
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1813
Subject
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Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with murder. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_032
Bryan
Gilmore
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_020.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. Thomas Burke
Date
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1836
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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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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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_011_020
Burke
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_016.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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Cannaday (Kennedy)
Date
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1826
Subject
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Rape
Schoolmaster
Description
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Defendant charged with rape of an infant. Convicted but issue with jury, sent for further trial.
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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_009_016
Cannaday
Kennedy
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_042.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. Thomas Cotterel
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.
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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
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/16e8da22bef2009eb68057cdbc96aa54.pdf
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Text
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
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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
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 Crawford
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posesison of appliances used in connection with a 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
1932
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RcPr-box9-062
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Crawford
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/4770488b9b23c9702c888d4a5b4eb587.pdf
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Text
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 ~
18etcJ, cr, Capt a in Di nge l, and W.
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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
by one ....
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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.
M_
Given under my hand and seal
thls_1~
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of_______
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(SEAL)
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
s~~
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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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f _;;:-__
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
-1.
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
---------~--- -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- in the~::r:'.
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.
~
~
The condition of the above recognizance is such that if the above bound.£-~ ~-~-----------------------~ --------------; ~
--------- -do
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
___ day of--¥
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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=~~ ------ - - ~
----------------- --------stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
d year first = ~
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1930
Cm!MONWEALTH
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THOMAS DAVIS
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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
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
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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 Davis
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
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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
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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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 Dearing
Date
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1890
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild; Megan Pullen; Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_001
Dearing
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_040.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_007_040
Frame
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