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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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. Ulerick Weitick
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1853
Subject
The topic of the resource
Selling Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing liquor without a license. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_010
Weitick
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_009.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
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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. Ulrick Wittick
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1856
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_015_009
Wittick
-
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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
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
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Unknown
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1111
Subject
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Unknown
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Defendant charged with unknown offense. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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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_084
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1866
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
Description
An account of the resource
Unknown defendant charged with felony stealing.
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
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Format
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_016_076
Bull
-
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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
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping part of road
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
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An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_003_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.
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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Unknown
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
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The topic of the resource
Not keeping part of road
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Rights
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Format
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PDF
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The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_002_026
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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
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Uriah Head
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1820
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Format
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PDF
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The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
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An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_007_039
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Head
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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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1881
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Commonwealth v. V.S. Sanders
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Charges Unknown
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Charges unknown
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_029
Sanders
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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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1919
Title
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Commonwealth v. V.T. Rankin
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Neglect
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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_007_217
Rankin
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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
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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Commonwealth v. Valley Turnpike Co.
Date
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1854
Subject
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Not keeping the road in repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair.
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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_014_034
Valley Turnpike Co.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Verdie v. Maiden
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of still
Still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-027
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Maiden
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163fb342c2459edd13320ed284c12c9a
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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. Vernon Hilt
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1898
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Larceny
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony 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
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_009
Hilt
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COMMONWE.ALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-w it:
In the Circ uit Cour t of said Coun ty:
The grand juro rs in and f or the body of said coun ty
xt term ,
of Rockingham and now atten ding said Cour t at its Augu
with in
1928 , upon thei r oat hs do pres ent that Vern on Rain es,
in the
one year next prio r to the find ing of this indic tmen t ,
obile
said coun ty of Rock ingha m, did unla wful ly oper ate an autom
h e peac e
while unde r t he influ ence of arde nt spir its, a gain st t
and dign ity of t he Commonwea lth of Virg inia .
This indi ctme nt is found on t he testim ony of Home r
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Hulv ey, Will Ad.kins, Ben Wi nego rd, s. F. Newman, and w
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Mr . J . Robert Switzer ,
Clerk Circuit Court,
Harrison burg, Virginia .
Dear Sir:
Herewith all papers in the case of t he ~ommonwealth v. George and Vernon Raynes, charged with feloniou sly drivi ng an aut omobile
while under the influenc e of unlawfu l ardent spirits, and kindly arrange t o docket the same for the August term of the Circuit Court , and
oblige.
Yours very
the Peace.
��Arrest Warrant
License pletes No. 126296
COMMO NWEAL TH OF VIRGINI A, } TO WIT:
R OCKINGH AM COUNTY ,
any officer
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of costs.
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Rockingham County, j o-w i ·
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BE IT REMEMBERED that on the --~~~ ----d ay of_ _________
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ueorge K&JD•• and Henry ttayne a-Jat e Morrie
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- - ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- --- - ----came befor e me_ f.'. L. Din• ore ,_ J. _P. --- ----- -----tiveiJy aclrnowledg ed thems elves to be inof the said count y of Rocki ngham , and sever ally and respec
and form following, tba,t is to say: the said
debte d to the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia, in mann er
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said __~ ~- ~,-~~8--~ -~~~-~~~!~-----good and lawfu l mone y of the Unite d States , and the
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in the sum oL ________~~!~ -~-S :.~~- ------ ----- ·----and chatte ls, lands and tenem ents, and they
respe ctivel y made and levied of tlleir sever al goods
as to this obliga tion, and also waive d any
sever ally waive d the benef it of their Home stead Exem ption
alth arisin g under this recog nizan ce with
claim or right to disch arge any liabil ity to the Comm onwe
of the Comm onwea lth of Virgi nia if the said
coupo ns detac hed from the bonds of this State , to the use
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e of the
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condi tions under writte n.
if the above bound _____ ~!~!j_e____ ______ _
The condi tion of the above recog nizan ce 1s such that
and shall perso nally appea r befor e the Circu it
·----- ------ -----~ -a1_~ ~! _______________ _________ do
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Court o.f Rocki ngham .on the ____~~~- --day of the-- -----_________ 192 8 , at the Court -hous e thereo f,
thereo f, being the ___~~~- --day of_ ______ ~!'~~ ~-- _____
conce ming a certai n ___ !~!!>!1.1_______ where and then and there answ er the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia
_______________ stand s charg ed, and shall not
of the said ______ _~_e_~Z:.~!-~l!'~~----- --- ----- --- _____
above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
depar t thenc e witho ut the leave of said Court , th en the
effect , otherw ise to remai n in full force and virtue .
above writte n.
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BE IT REMEMBERED that on the --~~~!_l____ day of_ __________f~!L ____ _______ ___ l92 8,------ - ----
Mr. 8: Mrs. Granger Morris and
________ Vernon Rqnes _and__ }A_r .& _Mr~_._.Al_ex _Morris L-J oint ly ---------------- ---------------came before me __ W.__L..__Dinsmore ,__J ~- P-1_ _______ _________________________ ____________________ ___
of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respective;Jy acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to say: the said
·------- - -- - ------ - ------ Ve rnon _Rayne s __________ ____ _____ ______ ______ ____ __ _____ __ in th e sum of
__________ . ______________ Five Hundred __________________________________________________ Dollars
Mr. 8: Mrs. Granger Morris and
good and lawful money of the United States, and the said __ ~r.,_ffi.__M_i:_~ ... _.A!!'~_]J_o_r:_rj,_~ __ ,I.9j.pj.Jy__ _
in the sum o,f_ ___fty~_!l.!1~ _1=_~t!_ _______________________ Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
____________________ Y~!"11.9Jt_1tum,~-------------- ______ shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwritten.
The condition of the above r ecognizance 1s s uch that if th e above bound ____________ _________ _
----------------~~!'!.1P!1_~8:1-?!.~I!-- -- ----- - -------- do and shall personally ~ppear before the Circuit
Court -0.f Rockingham on the __ !~!i _____ da.y of the _____________ ~~_g~_s~---------- --- ------ Term next
thereof, being the __.?9.1,_h____ day oL---------~~g~! J!i __________ ~ __ l92 8 , at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain __ _r_e_~'?.l'!Y __ _____ whereof the said ___________ Y.e.r..Jl..Q.UJlayn.~~- ----------- ____________________ stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, th en the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, t e daY. and y ~ar first above written.
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Vernon Raines
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box7-051
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Raines
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Victoria Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of a still
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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1923
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RcPr-box3-005
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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COMMO llEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to - wot :
I n t he Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors i n and for the body of said com1ty
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its February
term, 1927, upon their oaths do pres ent that Vic t oria Davis,
who was he reto f ore on the 13th day of November, 1923, convicted of viol a ting the Prohibition laws of t he Commonw e alth
of Vi rgi n i a , in the Circu it Court of Rockingh am County ,
Virgi nia , a nd who then and the re was sentenced to pay a
fine of fifty dollars a nd to serve f or a period of t hirty
days in jail , di d, wi thin on e year next pr io r t o the find i ng of thi s indict ~ent , i n the s aid county of Rockingham,
unlawfully and feloniously have in her po ss ession a still,
still cap , worm , tub , fermenter, and other appliances con ne cte d with and u s ed in the operation of a still, without
havi ng t he same re gi stered as required by law, a gainst the
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
This i ndictment is found on the testimony of
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Rexrode , D. E. Dofflemyer , and Ge orge A. Lawson, witnesses
sworn i n Court and sent befor e the grand jury to give evidence.
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Commo nwealt h
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Vic tori a Davis
Felony
Februar y term , 1927
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Commonwealth ' s Attorney
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To the Sheriff of Rockingh am County, Greeting :
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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
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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>
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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. Victoria Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Felony
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
posession of 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
1927
Rights
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RcPr-box6-025
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/67a0b70a33cec9f42e2a5b544c3fca35.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COIDIJTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the bo dy of said county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its April term, 1928, upon
t heir oaths do present that Victoria Davis, who was heretofore on
the 24th day of February, 1927, convicted of violating the Prohibition laws of the Commonwealth of Virgi n ia, in t h e Circuit Court of
said Rockingham County, and who then and there was sentenced1c pay
a fine of fifty dollars and serve for a period of seven months in
jail, did, within one year next prior to t h e finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingha m, unlawfully and feloniously
manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose f or sale, give
away, trans port, di spens e, solicit, advertise and receive orders
for ardent spirits, against the p eace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do further
present that Victoria Davis, who was heretofore on the 24th day of
February, 1927, convicted of violati ng t he Prohibition laws of the
Commonw eal t h of Virgi nia, in the Circuit Court of said Rockingham
County, and who then and there was sentenced to pay a fi ne of fifty
dollars and to serve for a period of seven mo nths in jail, did,
within one year next prior to the finding of t h is indictment , in the
said county of Rockingham, unlawfully and feloniously have in her
possession ardent spirits, against t h e p eace and di gnity of the Commo nwealth of Virginia.
The jurors aforesaid, upon their oaths aforesaid do further
present t hat Victoria Davis, who was heretofore on t h e 24th day of
February, 1927, co nvicted of vi olating the Prohibition laws of the
Commonwealth of Virgi nia, in t h e Circuit Court of said Rockingham
County, an d wh o t h en and there was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty
dollars and to serve for a period of seven months in jail, did,
within one year next prior to the fi nding of this i ndictment, in the
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said county of Rock inghmn, unlawfully and fe loniously receive ardent
spirits, a gai nst t h e p eace and di gnity of t h e Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of G. A. Lawson and
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T. Rexrode, witnesses sworn i n Court and se nt before the grand jury
to give evidence.
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Foreman
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Commonwealt h's Attorn ey
�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
T o the Sheriff o f Rockingham County , Greeting :
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to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House
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(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ........................................................................................................................................
Give name, if name unknown, say ' 'W h ose name is to the informant unknown,
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Here describ e place as in (a) above
(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
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Here g ive name, o r describe as in [a] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the per~on 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 descripti?n of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
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�DIRECTIONS
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written ciaim stating
particularly the character and extent of his interes t therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for determination, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or a ny appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other s ubst ance capable of being use d, in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
destrnyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and
(A copy of this
Commonwealth's Attorney.
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
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3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an aut om obile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and th e vehicle shall be <lelivered to the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containe rs disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant a nd proper return will be a sufficient report. )
4. A copy of this warrant and the return thereon
must 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.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
The following named officers. and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
Commonwealth of Virginia
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and by seizing the following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person found in possession
th ereof) and by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and the return hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room , boat.
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
This matter set for hearing on the ________ day
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No claim of ownership or inte rest in any of. the
said things seized having b een filed herei n in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
as front door of house, door of room or premises
Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
seized
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Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
bee n filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
th e claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for determination, and the said things unclaimed
are hereby adjudged and decl ared confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given under my hand this _______________ day
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NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transpor.ted, it
can b e executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any oounty or city through
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Victoria Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
posession
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1928
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box7-023
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Davis
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t he eff ects of s ome drin k ; t hat "I was fe elin
i t a li ttl e
sel f";
that it wa::; i nto._ ic at i ng 1 a rld t e li quor was
t h . c o lor o. ri n e.
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bo ttl e of t e
th .r <:? , an d , j u t be f o e e n t eri no· t:e .1ou se , em:pt i d his
hi.sk e
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h e had got t en i n
drink in
t ; t 1a
he w· tn ess
he dr ank at Vi ctor i a
had b een dr i nking a nd that the wi ne or c i der whic h
t heI
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Davi s• d id not h ave much ff ec t , if a n y a upon h i m.
t
ti iP.d t hat Herm an Batg he
as n o
in to xica t ed.
par t of t be
And t h i s was al l of t he ev i de n ce i n t rodu ce d on t he
Co momrnal t h.
r p r .. ,
r eupon t ..e de f endan . , t o ma i n t a in the i !".l sue upon he
s he di n ot s 11
Ylas wor n i n h e r o wn b e 1.alf , a nd test ifi ed t a t
cide r or r ape
Stan ley anyt h i ng , but t at hp did s e ll Bau he r s om
stron g enoug:i:1 t o
j u c whi ch had be en mad a •1eek or s0 1 whi ch W' · S not
On r os s- exa inat · o s. e sai d t h a t th - r a e j u i c
make hem drunk .
le was drunk when
or c ider h a d be en made a c ouple of week s; that Stan
t r ·d of him and gave him some
h wame t here and she was anxio u s t o
a i d noth i n - for it ; the,t , " If you woul d dri nk
he wine , b ut t ha t h
f
Ba h e r h a p i d h er
enou h of i t , i t woul d mak e yo u drunk "; a n d t hat
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nr
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on b ehal f of t he
d was no t fit to
'efen se , test i fied tat it was not into x ic a tin ·, a n
drink ..
i n trod c e
all of t e evi de nc e on b ehn.l f of t he CommonAn d th is bei
te d the jury a s
weal th and on b ehal f of t he accu se d , the Cour t i n struc
ce t ion ro. 2 , Yh i ch is he r ewi t
defe n dant• s Bil) o
refe r r ed toa d made par t her eof .
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The reupo n , aft ,r a r um~n t of . Coun s el , and a fte r t he
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to en er j d _ ent t h ereon in
t o whic h r u li n e a
a
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co
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and t o eth r wit the e vi dence h e re i b efor e "' e tout
t he s e may be s i e;ne , seale and enrol led a n made a par t o f t e
re co r d , whi ch i s a c cord 'n ly done t h i s 1 5th da
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i s here r f e rred t o a n d ma d e p q r t her e of , h a d
b een heR r d by th e
J ury and th i s be i 11g a ll t h e evi de nce i ntr o duced
by ei t h.er p Rrty ,
t he d e f endrtn t
ov e d t he Co urt to i ri s true t the j u r y as fallo ws,
t owi t:
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i nal
cas e s t he l n:.
r e c u i res the g u ilt of
t hf:~ ac c used to be e s t a b l ish ed
b y th e evide n c e b ey on d a r e:~.son ab le do 2-o t befo
r e a c on victi o n c a n
b e h 11.d .
S o i n this c A..s e , 1::> efor e the a ccuse d c an be f ound
guil t y
t h e J u r y us t be s A. t i sf i e d b e yond r eas o 1abl e do
u b t t h a. t the de f endan t is cr1.dlty of t he off e ce c h a r g e d i n the
i nd i c tnen t .
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is, they mus t b e s a t i s f i e d b ey ond r e sonab le d
o ub t tha t s h e rn de
a s a l e on Gund a y a s chRrg ed i n the i n d i c t men
t , a n d t ha t t h e t hin g
sold was Rr d ent s _ iri t s.
ine o r :=my mi x t u re or li qu id wh ich will p r o duc
e i n-
t x ic a t io n i s a rden t s p irit s w i th i n th e ~.ne P.n in g
of
t i e l aw.
Ins t ru e ti_on 1[ o_._ _g .
1'h e Cour t ins tr u e t s t h e Jury t h a t
the Lmv :presu."'Ile s
t h e a c cus ed t o be i n n oc e n t un t il she is p r o ve ~
g uilty b e y ond a ll
r eas onab l e doub t .
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re s om~,o l e d aub t of t he gu i l t of th e c c u s ed ,
the l rtw m, k es it
t h e i r du t y to a cqui t h e r .
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no t s uf f icien t t o c on v ict nor i s i t su.ff ici ent , i f
wei ght or nr epond er:=m ce of
th e g r eat er
th e e vi denc e s upp or t s a chR. r ge i n the
i ndictment , but to vrn,r r c1r1t he r convi cti on , h er g u i l t
must b e p r oven
so cl e a rl y t h a t t h ere is no r e :t s on able t h e @ry c ons i stent
wi t h t he
e v iden c e upon which she c an b e inn ocent .
To th e g i Yi n g of whi ch i nst ruct io ns , t h e Commo nwe a lth
b y i ts at to r n ey ob j ected ,
he r eup on th e co vr t sus t;i ine d t he ob j e c -
tion t o I n s r u cti on Uo . 2, a n d gave I nstru c t i on IT o 1.
t o wh ic a c t ion of t h e Co u r t i n sus tai ni · g t h e ob j e c ti on s nf the
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t o i ~i:i:et- t~ Coi1:ct. a s
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by c oun s e l exc epted a n d t he r ef o r e prA,y s fu a t th i s , he r s ec n d b i ll
of e x ce t i ons
ma y b e s i gn e d. , s e 8.le d an d enrol l ed a s a p, r t o:f t.½e r
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su.perse dea s to a judgmen t rendere d b y the circu it court of Rock i ngham County
on the 23r d day of Octobe r,1 913 , in a pr o s ecution by t h e Commonw ealth agains t
t he said pet iti oner, f or a mi sdeme anor , the unlawf ul sal e of a r dent spiri ts ,
whereb y i t was cons i c.l ered by the sai d cou r t that the sai d Vic Davis, alias
Vic t oria Davis be fi ne d the sum of f i fty dolla rs and co st s, h av i n be en ma ture0
transc ri pt of the
l y consi dered , and the /recor d of t he judgmen t afores aid se en a nd i ns ect ed , t h
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cou rt bein6 of the opinion that the sai d judgme nt i s pl ai nly ri ght , doth re ject sai d petitio n and refus e said wri t of error a n d supe rsedea s , the e f f ect
of which i s t o af: i rm the jud0 . en t of the sai d c ircui t c ourt.
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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 (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Victoria Davis (alias Vic)
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Defendant charged with two counts of unlawful sale and dispense of ardent spirits. Indictment 1: Misdemeanor, Guilty. Indictment 2: Misdemeanor, Nolle Prosequi.
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Subject
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Prohibition--Virginia
Alcohol--Law and legislation
Criminal courts--Virginia
Rockingham County (Va.)
Harrisonburg (Va.)
Stonewall Magisterial District, Rockingham County (Va.)
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre 2019; updated by Megan Pullen 2025.
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1913
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Rockingham County Circuit Court Court Records
Davis
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_043.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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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Vincent Smith
Date
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1869
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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Defendant charged with felony stealing. 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_017_043
Smith
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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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Commonwealth v. Vincent Smith
Date
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1866
Subject
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Felony
Theft
African American
Free Person
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Defendant charged with felony stealing. 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_016_067
Smith
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_004-commonwealth-v-virdie-maiden.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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Undated
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Commonwealth v. Virdie Maiden
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Charges Unknown
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Charges unknown
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_004
Maiden