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C01~IDWNE.ALTH OF VIRGINI_,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to-wit:
I n the Circu it Court of said County :
The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said
county of Rockingham and now at t ending said Court at its
October,term , 1 926 , upon their oaths do present that Wi lliam
Ph illips , within one year n ext prior to the finding of this
i ndi ctment, in the said county of Rocki ngham , did unlawful l y and fe loniously manufacture distilled a rdent sprrits,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgi n ia.
This indi ctment is found on the testimony of
John Dove ~and Lloyd Hoover , witness es sworn i n Court and
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respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
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claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
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coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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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.
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Phillips
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
Posession of a Still
manufacturing spirits
5 gallons of spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1926
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RcPr-box6-003
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Phillips
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Pickering
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1816
Subject
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Fighting
Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with fighting with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_065
Pickering
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_019.pdf
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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
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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 Puckering
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1790
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing liquors without license
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_019
Puckering
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_029.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William R. Jones
Date
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1857
Subject
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Felony
Stealing
Drawings
Description
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Defendant charged with entering and breaking, with intent to feloniously steal, take, and carry away goods and chattles of a mill house. 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_015_029
Jones
Miller
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_001.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.
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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 Raines and George Cook
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Muster Day
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming and playing with dice on the day of Major Kirtty's Batallion Muster. Not 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
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_001
Conrod
Cook
Raines
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_004.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.
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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 Rice
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing a game of cards. 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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_004
Duff
Rice
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_012.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
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Rice
Date
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1810
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Gambling
Description
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Defendant charged for gaming for money with dice.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_012
Rice
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_018.pdf
6da537a24902302dd36f34d1e5fdac6e
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Richards
Date
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1860
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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_016_018
Almon
Richards
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_026.pdf
09878906871c6524aa26afcd303d0431
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Robertson
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1816
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing spiritious liquors without a license.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_026
Robertson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_078.pdf
912f3037da71572ff8d3d64354342130
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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
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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Robertson (Robinson)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1809
Subject
The topic of the resource
Receive stolen property
Description
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Defendant charged with receiving taken property. Not 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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_078
Harrison
Robertson
Robinson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_017.pdf
bc36b7c1ab665ce68ebf808e8a631f52
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Robinson
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1847
Subject
The topic of the resource
Disturb an assembly of people meeting for public worship.
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with disturbing a religious worship meeting.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_017
Robinson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_185-commonwealth-v-william-runion.pdf
17097195119a29e69eb6813d7c59f2b3
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THJ' C £RCUIT COURT
The ,llll'OTG of the co=m•ee.lth
bo:iy of the county
'1~8 Jl 1ch
!it
ear
thE>
ir.
of Virginie,
Count11,
>10s, to-wit,
then
1n Bll1d County,
to
tid
n.1ure axd dcf':-aud said
Coru:ecticut;
against
~1111am Runion,
nd year
on the daY
Co~µany of Hartford,
did
:!'eloniou,lY
and detrau<l
County,
upon their
a oerta..n
ot
>l!'Jlt
the
aforedaid,
ti:ere":>y
of 1'9rt.!ord.
oaths atoreasl.d
d~elling
d/vv-
houoe,
stree,
connecttout,
Id PhoenL
ngatnst
of V1:r"'1nia.
do
oa.ce ar.d :Uv.tty
situate
fawn of
by
tnlJUl'1lnce
and =nge
thereby
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1n
then wae, to-wit,
coi.psny o:!' Hut for
f t~e
.in the
~s ~ reeldence
house
loan
burn with intent
Insurance
tn tte
by the Phoenix
neured
and
of tne oom::,onr.aalth
and 'Nhioh ea1d d~elling
and •1lful.ly
10
by the
age.inst. loss
Cocpan·
Broadira; whi~~ ~ouse waa then and t~ere occupied
said
insured
1n,::-,1 wi ~ll lntent
Plloe:-11 Ineurruice
,r the north side
co,mty,
oald d>1elll.ng
.. t ll 1ru:i lhmion <>nthe 7th day of Pehruar!'
l)reRent that
year 1911, In the said
said
connect lout.
8,,d .,. lt'!>ll;o
And the J1ll'ors aforesaid
further
and houee or tho
3n:1 •h.loh
tne ~oace ar.d dignity
1n tho
lJll,
on the d8Y nnd year aforesaid,
felon1m;.sl,'
that.
J.r,,98:.t
,ear
tio11'10,the property
Phooni~ tnau ..rnnae Cotn,)s.ny ot Harti'ord,
da-.ago ,· r r• ,
in the
th<>
ti,o B'tid Court
u;:-,n t1'e1.r o~tha
l~ll,
tn d.. ellinJ
riunton, situate
se.1d William
house
11. certa
in and for
1.n no,r at tending
~union on the ?th day ct relrruery
Tilliam
said
l6nt,
of fiocking.'l'll:,
~A 111 Cnl M'l'Y:
7
or
by fire,
to tnj,u-e
, • r.,clC t.iei.t,
1.rg1 n!a,
Upon the evidence
rttneanea
s..-om 1tl open court
an<t 1ent
to t'!:e Grand J\u,,
\D ~1vo
�co=n,ealt~
of Virginia,
0
'NTV OJ' 'IOCKTNOlfAII, iO
•1t:
The ,1Ul'ors of the com11-.onwoalthof vtrg1nia,
'3:t t~e
ch
K
1n the ··eax 1911,
tit'-,
i<union on the
T1llia:i>
e certs
said
County.
said
111111am ;,union,
rnsuranoe
~oenu
da-:age
to
s,d
r,Jure
situate
1911,
said
ccnnty,
that
'i'lll1am
.ouae ~-
Runion,
,r
then
~!!'!.st
it.'-
street
tnaured
a ..d wilfully
tntent
nouse
by the
against
loss
burn with intent
llt
thsreb:;
,u,t!'ord
do
ot ?'ebrua:ry in the
1n
in t~o "own or
by
then was, to-wit,
Phoenix
tnnur~n~e
and <Lmage by fire,
thereby
P!loen:L• Ineuranoe Oolll!l'lnYof Harttor
oa.ce a.r.d :11.gnity
lose and
occu~ied ,s a reaiden~e
qnd -ml.oh said d'lell:!.ng
Oo"1J)8nyof lle.:rtt'ord, conneot1cut,
and de.f'reu!I eald
against
or1,ths atorcssid
7th day
bvv
ar.4 lhere
on the day ahd yoer a:f'oresaid,
feloniouely
1nslU'9d by the
dwell11'l8 ho110e, aitm.te
a oertaln
side
of the
or the Co:nr.onwoalth of v=1L1B,
Runion on the
County,
tho
in
11.ndhouse
bi,irn with
e."1 ,r11t,1llY
a:f'oresaid upon thei!'
on t"1e north
1'tll1am
l~ll.
?ho,r1~ I'Ulll'.'"lnce Co!!:J)an: or
aaid
tn the aaid
BJ'O'i47ay ~h1o~
.J'<IVe::tc.hat
and which naid dwell tng
11.g~inat the ~oaco and dignity
year
did
the property
company of l!artt'o!'11, connecttout,
deb-!lud
proeent
oat.ha
reb..-Ulll'JI in t1'e year
in ar1,id Co1mty,
the
·ho nl\id Court
on the day nnd year aforesaid,
And the Jurors
further
u ~n their
n d1rellin.:r houao,
'Y ru .. , dtd feloniously
Con.'leoticut;
said
or
~th day
then ,roe, to-wit,
house
an no·• atteruUng
the Oo11n~yof Pocltingham,
bO<iY of
tn and for
the C -::ao:r.
ealt.h
of'
to
Injure
, ~,iJ.~ct.1cut,
1r,:; 'l"ie.
Upon the evidence
~tcnezses
evidence.
e•orn \'\ oµen court and aent to t.!:e Orsr.d Jury to ~1vo
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.clert.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Commonwealth v. William Runion
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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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Commonwealth v. William Saufley
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1867
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Disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God
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Defendant charged with disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God.
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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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Commonwealth v. William Shifflett
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1891
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Swearing and Defaming
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Defendant charged with swearing and defaming.
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co mm EALTH OF VI RGI NI '
COUNTY OF ROCKI H .,HAU , to - wi t :
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The e rand jurors i n and. f'or t h e body oft e s aid
count y of Rockingham and. now at t e nding said. Court at i ts
December term , 1927, upon the i r oath s do :present that William Simmers, wi thin one year next prior to t he finding of
this i ndictment , i n the s aid. county of Rockingham , d.id unl aw fully _have i n his possessio n a still, still cap, worm , tub ,
fermenter , and ot er appliance s connected with and used in
the operation of a still , without having the same re gistered
as requ ired oy law , against the peace and. dignity of the
Commonwealth of
irginia .
Tis i ndictment is found on the testi mony of
J . L. Dirting and W. T. Rexrode , witnesses sworn in Court
and sent before the grand jury to give evidence .
�Poss . s till
Commonwea l th
v) Indictmen t
Willi am Si mmers
Mi sdemeanor
December term , 1927
... True Bil l :
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D. w. Earman
Bommonwealth ' s At torne y
,1
,;/
�common:wee lth of Vir 11,ia ,
Rocki ngham nount y, to-w tt:
~
~
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oa
it remem bered ,
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- ~--
·be for< - w.
#
Prr
-:,
~
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rt ckler , Btd 1 commiARione:r, of the ae id
count y of ;{oc~~ ingh&m , !in d seve :r 117 a.n ~ r syieo tively a.ckno
lA g;ed
thems al voR t o be inde bt o d.
a nd for
d l l 8r A, to
bo respe ct i valy
l a nd
<lo Gnc1 levt Ad of thAir sev~r J. g o od.._ a nd chatt els,
o n d t ene ment~ , ,~
th<- ,y "c• vera lly we.iv~
, }1.e
• EL t
f it o f their
::omes te .... n J::-~mn1lt-ion Ps/\t. h iA obl igntt on, to the ufle o f t
of Vi:r gin.:le , if. th A
RR J. l
~~
-~
Conrrno nwea lth
h Jl
de f a ult
J!lDk
1n the pe:r f o:r~n cA of the co11 ~ it i ons nnc'l e r r i te-n.
'P.he cond ition of t h~ - b ov ~ r fco gn i 7,anc,
bound _
W-~ ~~~
t h e Cir cu.it
,our . of thP e
tho r oof. t h .n and th
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. c h rge d , ox t o
j f the above
<.l o a nd bhal l perA0 11-lly op ~e s r be fore
.om t .... on t h . f :LrAt "•~y o f
t o e.n.·
a corta in
i f> .,n ch t1a t
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. William Simmers
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Felony; Indictment
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Felony
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1927
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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1928, upon their oaths do present th at V!illiam Small wood , who
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Title
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Commonwealth v. William Smallwood
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Felony; Indictment
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Felony
Indictment
posession of still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1928
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_006.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. William Smith
Date
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1853
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming with cards. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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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_014_006
Houck
Smith
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_064.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. William Southers
Date
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1819
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_006_064
Doores
Southers
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_060-commonwealth-v-william-southwick.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1905
Title
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Commonwealth v. William Southwick
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_004_060
McQuillen
Southwick
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Commonwealth v. William Spangler
Date
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1816
Subject
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Fighting
Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with fighting with assault and beating. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_068
Spangler