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OOMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingha~, and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oaths do present that
William Allen, on or about Aprill?, 1 931, in said County,
. did unlawfull transport and have in his possession about
one quart of ardent spirits (moonshine liquor), against
the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of
S. C. Heltzel, witness sworn in court and sent before the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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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. William Allen
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession and transportation of ardent spirits (moonshine)
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box9-016
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. William and Robert Riggleman
Description
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Defendants charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_005_126
Riggleman
Turner
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Bateman Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1824
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with murder.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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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_008_027
Bateman
Delkard
Delkert
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Bateman Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1828
Subject
The topic of the resource
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with stealing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_061
Bateman
Delckart
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:::.f' a11y, said
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hensley
o.9.9or1;
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find
f.;,
said
cha:rg6d in the i .dictrr.ent,
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l>he S8.id barn,
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dence
that
as charged
instructs
the prisoner
i:rmnediately
by the
straw
would of necessity
at that
stack
time
there
or that
set
vere horses
ignite
if
fire
he set
barn and so close
they believe
to the barn
fire
that
and that
to said ij.ensley
or more,
from the evi-
s.
of
to a strawstack
thereto
the barn,
belonging
dollars
guilty.
that
jury
maliciously
in the indictment,
said
the
they
will
the
fire
in said
oft
find
J. Hensley
located
fran
the
barn
value
of
the prisoner
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I
ct
the
jury
pre.
C
~rden
is upon the
dou t,
( 1) th~.t the barn
that
a'!'ld ( 2)
it
so
is
commonwealth to prove,
Baugher
is
ro en by the
of
s.
Hensley
J.
tl1e per
evidenc
uw o~::iortunit
:feelings,
or made the
ts
to·iard
it;
ond ever.
b
to commit the
was maliciously
on who burned
they must _ ind Baugher not e;uilt:l,
.1c.d
beyond
for
crime,or
s.
J.
that
Hensl
and
that
I\.
sufficient
to justif
a verdict
of
e doubt,
the
de:r.e.1.da:.:1.t
he cherished.
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A.
s lves
unless
reasonab
evidence
burned
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jury
that
of twelve
the law cont empl tes
minds
g-u.ilt be:fore
a conviction
can be had,
of the
after
d ly considered
jury,
'71
having
tJiMIS case
and after
entertain
a reasonable
his
c01 su1t2.tion
doubt
duty not to surrender
of' the
jury
entertain
gu.il t or innocence
and i1"'
his
all
as to t:r1e guilt
convictions
accused.
conclusion
of•--=-··
ny incU."1.ridual mem r
of the
fellow
h1'.s own convictions,
different
of the
1ith
in the
i
jorors,
o±"'the
shall
accused,
beer.use
with
in
evidence
it
is
t.l e bc,lar
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reference
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jury
AOl
disregard
or give
.ch weight
entitled
the testimony
treir
·:r:.t rest,
if
t;· e reasonablenes
under
any,
of the
in
cred ' .-
and of the
of
een sh
or unreasonablenes
and their
to the testil
circumstances,
falsely
jury,
the
rune may be
jury
the witnesses
of the
Cc
in t,.11s
or 1itnesseB
the
ma~, take
to the l)arties,
t
e, their
n, demea10r ,;hile
of their
itness
seem to
or
·tne
e entitled
1:per,
testif~r:i..-·,
stat ernents,
means of information,
ony of such
the
,
. or
such weight,
the result
i:f an, has
ent intelligence,
11 th
at a verdict
of any such witness
opinion
in
itne
have testified
Hia
the relationship
or bis,
such credit
of the f'acts
of' each
and in ascertaining
onsicleration
arm
jury,
in the
into
feeling,
judge
to the testimony
as,
to,
tl at in ar ivine
ea.B--:t:fl't?"O
in tl e 011inion of the
L
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and to give
ses as,
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moral
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in
this
then
it
certainty
t Baugher
tl at
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aliciousl
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jury
they
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if th
wholly
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state
or in part
circumstance.
everyl'\hypothesic
fire
do to a moral
to the barn
certainty
relies
for
circum-
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to a
but tlte one
of' Solomon J.
actually
Hensley.,
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should
find
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is not
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indictment,
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9st ablished
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himo
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b
crime
case
of the
to give
evidence
gi.:
ilt
that
tl1e law presumes
commonweal th beyond
a 1d 8J')•1lie8
the
jury
to be innocent
:pre u.mtion of innocence
1eHrd all
dou~t
with
the
'2--
at every
in this
of the
the prisoner
goes with
until
accused
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lu.eo g :i.ilt iR
reasona:.~,1e doubt,
all
the accused
Btae e thereof,
case,
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it
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reasonable
they
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set
of
the
st&,te
or in part
shoul
then
the
they
certainty
of Solomon J.
every
one that
should
find
for
a con-
circumstantial,
with the proofs
certc:.intyexclude
proof~except
relies
to a moral
to the barn
fire
ensley,
if
consistent
do to a moral
witht
that
wholly
cireumstarces
hypothesis
maliciously
unless
the jury
case upon evidence
consistent
fire
instructs
then
ex-
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one
Hensley,
reasonable
Baugher
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not
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ity
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they
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are the
of the vri tnesses
any part
to be given
involved,
their
demeanor
onthe
~
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statements,
the weight
stances
witness
intelligence,
appearing
mony of any witness
or to such extent
I
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case,
feeling
their
testify
witnesses,
of the
in arriving
and of the ,veight
if
into
~
any,
they
if
their
as,
under
as they
think
to be given
the
proper.
candor
and all
the
their
but
interest
to parties
appearance
and fairness,
and
their
of their
surrounding
or deny credit
circumstances,
the jury
to the testi-
relationship
their
or
balanced;
or unreasonableness
and to give
all
as evenly
their
credibil-
evidence
to each other,
consideration
ppparent
means of information
on the trial,
and of the
any is shown,
the reasonableness
at a verdict
to the
evidence
the weight
to take
or bias,
stand,
opposite
of the
in determining
various
trot,
of the facts
they have the right,
result
sole
jury
judges
is not bound to regard
in the
the
en witnesses
of it.
mony of the
cts
circum-
to the
test-
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viction
considered
all
his
jurors,
the accused,
the balance
to the guilt
the jury
that
the Jaw contemplates
of twelve minds in the conclusion
can be had,
fellow
instructs
and if any member of the jury,
of the evidence
it
of guilt
shall
a reasonable
is his duty not to surrender
of the jury
or i~nocence
entertain,
after
in the case and after
entert~in
different
of the accused.
before
a
a con-
having
duly
consultatiomvi
th
doubt as to the guilt
his
own convictions
convictions
with
of
becru.se
reference
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the presumption
by the act
urt
instructs
is that
case the burden
able
doubt/(~)
that
and,
(2) that
Baug
is
Baugl~r not guilty,
a verdict
of
s.
evidence
by a deliberate
J. Eensley
or that
am not
that
reasonable
of themselves
ill
rathell'
intent,
it;
and unless
doubt,
and in
burned,
it
is so
they nrust find
had an apportunity
feelings,
alone
than
beyond a reason-
was maliciously
the accused
he cherished
is burned,
by an accident
the Commonwealth to prove,
beyond every
for
_ensley,
of guilty.
when a building
r is the per;·on who burned
to cOY:mJ.itthe crime,
s S. J.
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that
was caused
accompan•ed
the barn
proven by the evidence
towar
the fire
of the acrused
this
the jury
or
sufficient
de t
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to justify
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instructs
the jury
not to go beyond the evidence
such doubts
as are
of law that
to hunt up doubts,
merely chimerical
must be based upon the
as a matter
evidence
or
nor are
conj ea:tural.
or on the absence
A
they are
they to entertain
reasonable
of evidence
doubt
essential
~
to proof
of the guilt
without
ode
or facts
viction
evidence
o
,i
to susta,in
it.
an acquitgl.
arrant
necessary
and not
of the accused.
for
the jury
It must not be I\, arbi
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It
·-aust be a doubt
to believe
of irm.-ria.terial and non-essential
to find
rary
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VIRGINIA,
COUNTY
OF
OF COMMITMENT
FOR TRIAL.
ROCKINGHAM---To-w1T:
To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County :
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that
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I have this day committed
county,
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, a justice of the peace of said county, do hereby certify
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that he may be tried before the circuit court of smcl county,
this, that he, on the.
/.J"~day of .. ~.....
to the jail of said
for a felony
, 190~,
by him committed,
in the said county,~
in
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Given under my hand and seal, this
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day of.
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�COMMITMENT
VIRGINIA,
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To.~
Keeper
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OF
TO
ANSWER
INDICTMENT.
ROCKINGHAM---To-wJT:
#.!~$ ....
. .of said Count~·, and to the
the Jail thereof:
These are, in the name of the Commonwealth
uf Yirginia,
Lo command
you, the said ....
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.
forthwith
to convc~· and deliver into the custody
fore me, .. ~ ...
the peace of said county,
by him committed.
....
with this warrant,
the bod~• of.
. . , charged
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on oath of. .. !'.(. ftt .. t ..
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be-
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in this, that he, the said .. ~-
clay of ..
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of the keeper of said jail. together
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of the said jail, are hereby required
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tried for the said offence before the county court of said county,
by clue course of law.
...
to receive
into your jail and custody,
the said
that he may be
and him there safely keep, until he shall be discharged
Given under my hand and seal, this .... ,._,,.#. .......'
clay of. .................
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Rockingham
lil,e ii ~emembered that on the ..
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and severally and respectively
acknowledged
.
O=VVlt.
f'
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of the said county of Rockingham,
themselves
to be indebted
Commonwealth of Vfrginill, in mannec and focm following, that is to say , the said:/5'{.,zl~
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to the
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good and lawful money of the United States, and the said .....................
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.
in the sum oL ................
~.~···················································································Dollars
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels,
the benefit of their Homestead Exemption
liability to the Commonwealth
to the use of the Commonwealth
as to this obligation,
of like good and lawful money, to be
lands and tenements,
and they severally waived
and also waived any claim or right to discharge any
arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State,
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of Virginia if the said- ..
shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritten.
The condition of the above recognizance
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is such that if the above bound ......
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do and shall per onally appear before the Cc:tmty Court of Rockingham
on the ...../.~
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...........day of the ......
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Term next thereof, being the ...../f.~····--·day
, at the Court-house
of
thereof, and then and there answer a bill of indictment
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to be preferred to the Grand Jury in and for said County against him the said_ .....
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whereof the said ..
charged,
and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise
to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written.
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY:
The jurors of the Commonwealth
and now attending
of Virginia,
the said Court at its ..................
in and for the bocly of the County of Rockingham,
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term, in the year 190 ..8 .. ,
upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................
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on the ........ J.fi ..h ........... day of.. . ......... ~!?t.+.~.............. ...... , in tne year 190 ...~, in the said County,
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
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of Virginia .
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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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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. William Baugher
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony arson.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Arson
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_107
Baugher
Hensley
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_026.pdf
440f7cfacf670f3cf8c05c90178716ef
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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
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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Blain
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1791
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping road in good repair
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with not keeping part road in good repair.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_026
Blain
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_005.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Blose
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_005
Blose
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_109-commonwealth-v-william-bowman.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. William Bowman
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
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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CCR001_005_109
Bowman
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_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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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Boyers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1850
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating and did beat, wound, and ill treat.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_041
Boyers
Bush
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_018.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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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Commonwealth v. William Braithwail
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1856
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Trespass
Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with trespass, assault and battery.
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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_015_018
Braithwail
Gay
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_059.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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Commonwealth v. William Brown
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1839
Subject
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat.
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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_059
Brown
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_020.pdf
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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
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. William Brown
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1817
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Theft
Linen
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Defendant charged with stealing.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_020
Brown
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_044.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Bryan
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1820
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Threat
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, kill or do bodily hurt.
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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_007_044
Boyers
Bryan
-
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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
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Byrd
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1901
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Cruelty to animals
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Defendant charged with cruelty to animals.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_004
Byrd
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1930
Title
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Commonwealth v. William C. Carter
Description
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Defendant charged with felony bigamy.
Subject
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Felony
Bigamy
Bigamy
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_010_319
Carter
Shifflett
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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. William C. Smith
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1842
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.
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
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Ccr002_012_041
Smith
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_030.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Cain (Cained)
Date
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1841
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, or illy treat.
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_012_030
Cain
Cained
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_033.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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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. William Campbell
Date
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1818
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not 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_005_033
Campbell
Keller
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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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
Text
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. William Cave, David Cubbage, Andrew Stanley
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_060
Cave
Cubbage
Dofflemeyer
Stanley
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_051.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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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Chapman
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1869
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_051
Chapman