152 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_045.pdf f6d9838de26681084e65d8382082a8a6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Spitzer (alias C.P. Crow) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Forgery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously forging a check. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_045 Crow Spitzer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_047.pdf a34f99239838af3c433a310ae103fb65 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Spitzer (alias C.P. Crow) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1903 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_047 Crow Spitzer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_131-commonwealth-v-william-strother.pdf 88a7ded50359215ef1c478513d76a48e PDF Text Text ��• ' ♦ 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, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, the said Court at its .... ~.~···················· ... term, in the year 190.e upon their oaths present that ........................................................................................................ ........ .......CJ~~·······~·~·•· against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth Upon the evidence of ..~. . ··········· of Virginia. &~.S..~✓-~, .... :;l;-:?'.7' ..!&~~ ........ . ...... ~.~ ..... £1!!:1:./c:<.4.~ .......................... witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. . .................................................................... Clerk. �• r t ~ ~\:fC ~r tt ~ r ~ 1 ommonwealth L)' :; fh~ =·========= .-J,I· v, { (t,_ AA, J;(r. "'-~ k ff-: INDICTMENTr o, Jr~ - - ·- __ ,. t1° · ................... //.&A,LC-i&~ pr.~ ~t t ' A pl TRUE BILL. ·························•··· F,r-n ( ~ 1 ~ fJiist, f~ ...__ .-♦ - ~ ~ - ------• ~\ 4 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Strother Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_131 Fincham Strother https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_070.pdf e8919802de44a38e2d0d5eee4b0ab685 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Strother Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with theft. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_070 Strother https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_037-commonwealth-v-william-stuart.pdf 5d8c35862085438b0fb3581654e9fad0 PDF Text Text �,tt/.lt- 1 (.,J ����-,--~I •• . ,\ , ...... �</1, ,ht~I,; e uralM z~ i,,, .,& ~,.,, /..2'~/(1!/ t/h :~ /~k,11 ;1 d'kt7r-Pttti/L.:/4uht/ lt t-tl¼.?J:-f._f /H(} l-U£LL ~ -----f cuu;;,>ktn,//4/# /Sj'5/_L ~ a U'i<t/l ,d,4 ,,,.,,tu,,.z-,t2',t,,//1':az ~~ 4LC£,, n,/4, /h Ct.-c~ i"~LJ ,/ PZ ,,,,rfr /7fI a VU✓~ LJM/l!J'!r ,¼ u-.e?u;,;; a,, Uil , //LE/.Z '",5Jfal b ( u,, ½ 1 -~ ~,;, J{~u,,,, vk.,r:,et za't~ ~z z d <'>:& ~~~ ':h'~., e hu_, ~ rr~~/{1/4 / t,,'r,VI \ft~1.n ;,U l~7 ,/?/~ uL ffzI- Ct#✓:? L~vU-lu.ZCi-d/u:( t;?-,?'~une,,hu~ztJL_U ~ ~ rfi/Jlz ~t~n1~~Y//2!#t"~•7/J,m ~u«j~-' / ~ ~ju /n tu.,/Yv !tJa1;1,£F,,,.,Ta,,l'ul/e.,cv,;~,,,,,,:) //u &,,u, . //. t!P '- /4cf tt t £:?AL,· h/ »>11-:r:7u-,~., _.>f 1 'ff/f .ruy f 1/7>l ~2- - )/2_- ✓ �\__. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Stuart Subject The topic of the resource Felony Break and Enter Larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU LIbraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_002_037 Herring Stuart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_035.pdf 7e54b190b47965ea1cc92e2a43e36220 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Stuart Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Subject The topic of the resource Breaking and Entering Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with breaking and entering. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_021_035 Stuart https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_044.pdf edf3bc6bbe0b9fc828d23a155c4af114 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Swanson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing from a slave. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_044 Bowman Ott Swanson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/560847aa540242e56941f5bee7434eae.pdf 75640c15bf38a1f1bfe773f2a0b328c0 PDF Text Text ) J an . te r m, 1918 • . i a. id i n pr ocuring ardent spirit s l .l ·1 4 ~ . · COMMONWEALTH vs. - ~ ~ ~ • .. - ~ ~ ~-Will-iam----Tams---------·------------------------------------ ~ )'! \ - ,~- ~ -X:D i f ~ X For Misdemeanor ~ ("'r) [. ,j ~ "'- Indictment ------ ' A TRUE BILL ..-,..~·- . - · l ·t '\ r-- ~ •.'. - ,.-. . . "- - / ., ,.. Jl/ 1/,,, ~t"! --------- /4_ --:·;,--::; . _:....,_,.... ,·•.... ,.-J' ' - ,.:Il_____, ~ Foreman ~.t " . ·--·-- --- - --- - - -- -- - ---- }, l- J·-0 s' -~ " f \~ - Harry M. . · Strickl er co m. Atty . ~ , �Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in and for the body of the County of Rockingh am, and now attendin g the Circuit Court of said county ~~ ~~:SENT , that il l ia m a ms }Jl'Af on :Pee . 3 , J. 917 , i n sai 1b1 t~ Coun t y , d i d unl aw f ul l or de rs for and a i d i n p rocurin s o licit , r eceive ardent sp irits foI one Oscar ~ Ada.ms , a.l i as "Je.ck" "' c Bros , by e xpre s s i ng a u i t c a.s e to , . H. Sha.dwe 1 aga inst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO FURTHER PRESENT, that Wm . Tams o ec . 3 , 1917, i n s a i d c ounty , d i d unl aw·full y - - ----- against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ /' }/},.. .'( ,, ,, L , . 1 . ,,.,, , _/ I ~ /./ !. ~(.. ~ witnesse s sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence . � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Tams Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-046 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Tams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_051.pdf f26c861fc2897dac08e782a18ba48083 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Taylor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_051 Taylor https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_051.pdf 863e0f270cd53dbe299422cf895c7d8e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Taylor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1812 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_002_051 Taylor https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_027.pdf f4fbde6122074d3250148badd342573d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Terrill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_006_027 Ready Terrill https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/73dbe2506b14c16e012c5bcef348e282.pdf 06d5e1237f2b4937659e7f96af1f0001 PDF Text Text CO11]J!ONWEALTH OF VI RGI NIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to - wit: In t he Circui t Court of said County : The grand jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , i n an d f or the body of s~ i d county of Rockingham a nd now at te nding said Cou rt at its October term, 1932 , upon their oaths do pre sent that Wil l i am Turner, on or about the 16th day of Oc tob er, 1 932, i n s aid county, did unlawfully have in hi s po ssession about t hree p ints of a rd ent spir its (moons hi n e liquor), a gai st t ~e peace and dignity of t he Commonwealth of Virginia . V' This ind;9tment is f ound on the testimony of Sau.L .·J S oemaker , B . 0 . Cooper , Mrs. au l oemak e r , and Jesse Mook, wi tnesses s worn in Court and sent before t h e gr a nd jury to give evidence . �Poss /J;tfl ,/-3 Commonweal t h v) Indi ctme nt Will iam Turn er /f-, v ~ Misdem eano r Octo ber term , 19 3 2 ~ ~ Witne sses : 9aul Shoe make r Vs . 0 . Coop er Mr s . Saul Si.1oema ker Je s se Mook D. w. Ear man Comm onwe alth ' s Atto rney �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To- Wit: ~ BE IT REME MBER ED, that on the ...... / f .. ~..... , 1~ day of......... . ...... ....... ;~;~~ ; ~~: :~~~==~::::::l.:n$ ~ .~ --/2 _ '.O / 0 .- .. ~~ . .... L ~. .~ ~· ············ ....... , of the said Count y of Rockm gham, (J. P. or Bail Comm ission e r) and acknow ledged thems elves to be indebt ed to the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia each in the sum of ~ . . .' l i ~ ~ . . ..... Dollar s, ($ ... '?- .57:J... " 0 ), to be levied of their respec tive goods and chatte ls, lands and tenem ents, for the "J.se of the Comm onwealth of Virgin ia render ed, and they each se verally waved their homes tead exemp tion to their recog nizanc e; yeL upon this condit ion: That if the said .~ the Circui t Court of Roe, . .... ~ Cou ~ty, at the ~. ~ ./'..~. 1!.~ . . . . .:. . . .T flrm':i;e~ be~ C w use .. .. shall person ally appea r before of said Count y, on the ..~ he.~....................... day ay of the at ~••····••••···········•·····:··• ·······•··································' --i-v--- .......... , and at such other time or times to which the procee dings may be contin ued or fnrtbe r heard, and b efore any court or judge hereaf ter having or holdin g any procee dings in connec tion with the said , charge , and then and there answe r the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia concer ning a certain .....................:.• ......................................................................where of the said .. ~...~.................stands charge d, and be bound under said recogn izance until the charge is finally dispos ed of or until it is declar ed void by order of a compe tent court, then the above recogni zance shall be null a nd void; otherwise to remain in fnll force and effect. . ~ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereun to affix my signat ure tbis ...... ............ ~~..... , 19 ...~...L -~ - Lf . . . . day of ....................................... ��, ' In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to Sfmmon . who stands charged with and indicted for a-f.elmry-misdemeanor. L . . . . .. . . . . . And this ......... .. .... .. shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of owr said Con t, at the Court Rouse, the day of . . {'_{J t'! / 19 ~J; and ff{.>?,. ,v in the J oJ '%-:-.-f'_.k .? e _,Co1117111J11wealth . .... ...... ... .... ..:. ..... .... .... ....... ........ ......... .... ..... ... ., Clerk ,. a L . P RESS . H AR R I SO NBUR G . VA �•·~r i j C7) L{!T~ f ~ . r ~- '~ I ~ ~ ~ r ~~ �OCT 1932 COWONWEALTH v. ···;r/1. ) Mi s:temee.nor '/I WlLLIAM TW1£R ~; 1 ,. ct/. (Pro. l �/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Turner Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor guilty posession of ardent spirits-moonshine Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box10-022 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_077.pdf fac74969772510d95469719d5d42b50f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Vanpelt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_006_077 Vanpelt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/fbe3b38b23ba5225d9152ae28cbd7361.pdf 4ddb6256d46902210169c3a1c4bb5dff PDF Text Text CO MMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NI A COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of the County of Rockingham: BE IT REMNvIBERED, that D. W. Earman, Attorney for the Commonwea lth for the sa id Count y of Ro c kingham , and who for the jcommonwealth prosecutes in this behalf, in his proper person comes into the said Court on this the 23d day of October , in the \ ye a r, 1931, a nd upon the complaint in writing, verified by the 1oath of G, A, La wson , a comp etent witness, gives the said Court here to understand and be informed that Willi am Viands Ion ·tt he 19 ~ay of , in the yea r 1931, in the said July County of Rockingham, did unlawfully sell ardent spirits a gainst the pea ce a nd di gni t y of the Commonwea l th of Virgini a . I 1 Attoxieyforthe Commonwealth i VIRGINI A, city This day of G A Harrisonburg J.awson , to-wit: persona lly a pp ea red before me, t=a..r..,_y_J;)""'u""'b_l_i'""c'----- for the ---=C:;..:;i;:...;t""'"y...___ _of o ..... ....... 'l L.. _1..,0....n..,.g_,_a_n .._ ....E....v._.a...__V Hbg . Virginia, a nd made c ompla i n t and informa tio n on oath tha t fi...,a.....n_,d"""s..___ wit h i n twelve months prior to this da te, to-wit, on the _,... · _ _ _ _ , 1931 , 1J..,.y,_ ..J..9 day of ....T._.1.... Did unlawful ly sell a rdent spirits Sworn t o this~ day of October , 19 31. �~· J COM OF VIRGIN I A vs ILLili.M VI ANDS ~ ~ ~ Info rma tion for Viola tion Prohi bi tion Law. ~ ~ ~ i ~ t ~ ~ Wi tnesse s: Rufus Ca ve Lava n in Greene G. A. La wson W. E. Luc a s ~ ~ ~ t~ I D. W. Ear man , Com . Atty. , / �The ...,ou rt instr u ts the jury that t he a ccu se presu :n~d to b e i is ocen t and tha t th e burd en of- p r oof is up on the . ., omm nwea l th to prov e beyo d all reaso .n.abl e doub t that ha sold the liquo r as h r ge d i n the ind ic t;nen t • .\ nd the C urt fur ther tells the jury th~ t even t h ou the belie ve f r o rep u tat ion o f hand lin the ev·de nc a that the ac li quo r t ha t suet repu tat.io sad has the is ot suff icien t of itse lf upon whic h to base a cor victi on but can only be onsid e red as a cir"u stanc e to be c onsid ered a long with the oth er fact s and cir umst nces app earin g in the case . ��: In the Name of the Commo nwealth ofToVirginia the Sheriff of Rockingha m County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to rnmmon .. .... ..... .. .... .. . . if~~ ~/ ::: :: ~ ~t:/ :zp/_~~ PF.lv.Pc~ ' ,;'/'--c7 ~ who stands' charged w ~ . .• ···· ·~:22: c t : ~ d indicted for a ~ 'misdemeanor. And this .. .. ...... ·~ · · · · ... ........ .... .shall not omit 1mder /1e1ialt y of £100 . And havr thrn and there this Writ. Witness, day of . ... J. R BERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the Z. i.f?. "L!_~ ·f···t·h· ~., C y e_ r..oo'J _. 0. Y.<J 19 .. S-2-and in the 15 .•./(pJ I ,. IL . PR ESS , HARRI SONBUR G. VA ./tJ. ............... ....4U,,.C.-ft'.<R:'lk.?:':":". ... .. .. ... .... ... , Clerk �::,.. Q . l g '' ' (') .j '' ' ''' :'' ! -< .l '' '' ' ''' ''' '' '' -v :' . l '' 't. '' ' ''' '' '' '' li '-..: If 2- �~~~~~~~ ~ z z :~ ~ : :::: : : : ::: : : :::: : :1!(:t,:~ to appear before the Judge of the Ci1ZJf!!., Court of ty, at the Court H ouse thereo f, at 10 o'cloc k, a. m., on the .r...tJ ..~ . ............. . to testify and the t~ ················· ··· ··· ········· ··· .. ......... ....... ... . ·'- ··· ··········~ ·th and indicte d for . .. And this # felo,-, y misdemeanor. shall not omit 1111drr f1rnalt y of £1 00. And ha11r then and z~~, , r77f)---., there this Writ. : ~t, at the Court House, the Witnr s~ : : ~ER T SWI ; ZEJ:_, ClP~k of our ~ d,y of .... ~ 7 _, , . .. IL .. ., ond'" th, i$ P & L . PR ESS . HA R RI SO NBUR G. VA :#,:J,--" 19 ... ... ., alf of the Comm onwea lth against h to say in ······························ ···· ··· ~ who stands charge~ ... .... ....... . / -:7. ~. Cl"k. �0 •.... .... I l l ! : .... I ' I (, l ', ·t l" () , .,IM ;) ,1 I _ ...h "" : ...... ~ i I I ~" 1/,U, . i Cl) l. : I "1 I I '' ' \ ' ~ l I I I I : ' ~1 ~ ! I I ': ~ ~ ' I '' I i ! i 1 ' ': ': ': : I . I ~ (\ l..) ..... I I ' t ... .. fr .. .1 l. ; l ! ' '' '' C) ) I I ) ~ V �In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia: (Pa,,,~ ng, ~••.~ d , d.ec~ •.• ~~. C~ to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of R ockingham County, at the Court House thereof, -7~ ~ 19 at IO o'clock, a. m., on the 1 .J. day of to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth against .. -:J. . '2- . ·:::::::: ::::__._ @;;& ·~ : · · · ~ ...: :::::::: : who stands charged wUh and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. ....... . .shall not omit under penalty of £ 100. And this .·--~ there this Writ. And ha11e then and {I Witness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the . day of P a L. ···*-~ -~-- -· PR ESS . HAR R I SO NBUR G, VA 19J .'l,-and in the 15 b . . year of the Commonwealth. J0 . . }}f~ d~ k , k ��In the Name of the Commonwealth ot Vf!g~~fr~f~ of R.~ ~ount ~o~• .m.h",hy. comm:,d .to; ; ;~on •i . . .. ... ~ ~ .~ ('!_... . . ... ~ ···· · · ~ ~ .~ . .. . .. ... G r eeting : ) ..•. . .. . ) .. ~ / the Court H onse thereof, . ···· ··· ···••·· misdemeanor . who stands . .. .. shall not omit under fm ialty of £ 100. And this . .. And have then and there this Writ . ,,--~ Witness, J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our sat 1 ;urt, at the Court Home, the / d,y of 7;;- 19 .... .., ~ - 19 j / ;;;;d P & L . PR ESS . tlA R R I SO N DU RG, V A • m th, 15 ~ ,r; ~ · ·,,1_ ~ ~. Cl"k ��In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia: · ~,P e _ To the Sheriff of ~amC ount y, Greeting : You are hereby commanded to summon :: ;~p:~:1::I:: :.: ~:d::e o' ;he f ..~::1t:; _~°.1trt t l l /ing~a1~ Coimt~, a-~··'-~~...~~~:~.': .. ~01tse to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonweal (j; Jl-.ainst , ... ··········· ··········· ·············· ·············· ············ ··· ·· ·· ····· ······ .. ······ ~ ~ .. I:;~· · ~.: : : :·.: : : .~:.: nd indicted for a fido:,:,y misdemeanor . And this .... .... .shall not omit under fm,alt y of £ 100 •. And haz,e tho, and there this Writ. Witness, J. R BERT SWITZE R, Clerk of our said C urt, at the Court House, the day of ... ·.. 19 J.~ and in the I 5 ear of the Commonwealth . Z .&..... . / .tf. . . ·:f nt ~~ ~ .. , Clerk P' & L . PRE SS , HARRI S ONBUR G , VA ��COMMONWEAL TH ~ p- '~ 9-' j I v. ! , Misdemeanor (Pro.) In:t'<r11Ja t ion WILLLW VIANDS oJ 9/t:,. • ,,,,;,;._, ecy ~ tC..11}1 1. f-1Jt/c1, t /- l / J 3 V yl§,:; /I , P a ..-z..:.· , ?t..<., ~ /! )-- hk' f 1/l' ~ ;//-II (le 7 Cf.f. /j/tl'I ~('. ' /t-Utf- l I I lt ' '' �\ I \ 1- / ) j / 1· � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Viands Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty Information for violation sold ardent spirits-liquor Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1931 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box9-052 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Viands https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/8355e45f43907f1006a61d9af8e6b581.pdf 5410beb8730341c40d17eea4a5952c18 PDF Text Text • COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The grand Jurors in and for the body of said oounty of Rockingham a nd now attending said Court at its April term, 1929, upon their oaths do present that Wm. w. Reid, within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and feloniously mamifaoture distille,d ardent spirits, against the peaoe and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is fou.l).d on the testimony of w. T. Rexrode, J. L. Dirting, and George A. Lawson, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before t he grand jury to give evidence. �Pro - mfg. "ommonwealth v) Indictment Wm. W. Reid Felony / April term, 1929 A True Bill: _g_ }1 ~ L f l"oreman D. w. Earman Commonwealth's At t orney , . �Com~onwealth of Virginia-City, County of, ~ ~it: To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia---Gr~•ti~ WHEREAS cJz1 W:.,....... .............. ....... _,,,,.---;rA . , _£tfit_, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, .~... . l✓. ..... £ t he said ~ k . . .. .~~. ?-1...if?:......... ~;~ Name o f Magistrate of the said Ccity t = n y that he verily believes, that in the said (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully mar Ccity t =ny and State: actured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed ~ ~ in a certain .~-::. .................·......................c.. ...':'"C. .. ........~ ~ · ·· ... ... .. .... ~ ..... d•. / by one.............................................................. Here ~~Om; V...~ s _,roo.oo.mm. ::rr. bb.o~ a~.tt ..~~a.,.. ····· ~i.b••e.~.: ~l·a··c·I,:'.'.)· _ •·········· ~~.~.~~~~..~~:~.~~··· ····································· 11 Give n ame , if narne u nknow n . say, W h ose n a me is t o th e inform a nt u nk no wn " (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and ent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ···-············ ~ Give L.. ..v:c&, .. ··p in a certain .. ri/ . if name u nknown, say ' ' \Vh o se name i s to t h ·nf orman t unknow n ' -;,~re·~;,;~,;; ;;;;;;~;~·;~, Z:;~ ~-·······-······ (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain H ere describe veh icle , auto , w ago n. carriage, buggy , boat , baggage or wh a t no t by one ......................................................................................................................................................................................... H ere g ive n ame , o r describe as in [a] abov e And there being reasonable cause for such belief: . THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search· the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein desig• nated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. 2-.. . : day of.... ... Given under my hand and seal this.. -:-c:.~ .. . ...... ... 192.. ......... · ••········~· ....@ ~.~ ···········(SEAL) .···· · · · · ·· -··· ... . . .q... . .~ .~ · ··· · · ··· · ·· · ·· T itle of Magistrate �DIRECTIONS L. . If only Ard ent Spir its a nd containers be seized, WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. I the Magistra te sha ll fi x a time not less than 10 no r m ore th a n 30 d ays from the date of retur n, 1 for th e h ea r ing of said r e turn. If n o claima nt appea r , the Arde nt Spirits and 'a rticles are to b e fo rfeited to Comm onwea l th . Any person claiming any of sam e must fil e a written claim stating particula rly the cha racter and extent of his interes t th erein, whereupon th e Magistrate shall ce rtify the warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to th e Circ uit or Corpora tion Court, a s the case m ay b e, fo r d e te rm ination , a nd declare th e uncla imed a rticles fo rfeited. 2. If still, still cap , worm, tubs, heater. f ermenters, I or a ny appliance connected with a still and used, or m a sh or o th er su b sta nce capable of b eing us- j ed , in the m at].u fac ture of Ardent Spirits, b e seized, the m ash (a ft er t aking a sample ) shall be destroyed, a nd th e fac ts a nd arti c1es seized r e- 1 por ted t o the Prohibition Commissioner and Com mo nwealth '.s Attorney . (A copy of this 1 war ran t an d p roper re turn will b e a sufficient noti ce a nd r epor t.) Ardent Spirits and container s disposed of a s in No. 1 ab ove. :r_i___ clay -~T.LJ _ --------d 92-.f' by se~rching the Execg~ he of. w1 th1 n sta t i thin warrant this ___ ----- ----~ Othe r th a n above stated the following are witnesses.:_t:7, ./: ...,t::) --- ~ J _fk:. _, h ~~ , ---- -- H e re stat e h ou se. r oom, plcce and by se1zm g the foll owing described Ardent Spi r its a n d other things the re in found (and arresting th e ab ove n am ed p er son found in possession th ereof) and by p os t ing a tr ue copy of this warrant an d th e re tu r n h er eon on th e _________________ ____ _ H ere say place, h ouse. room , boat, auto or Bag gage, or as case 1nay be as fro nt door of house. door of room or p remises D esc ripti on of A r dent Spi rits and o ther things T h is m a tter se t fo r h ea ring on the ________ day freliminar_1_ heari,l'l8J 2 waived by defendant. 0 0~\rt?p gf'MWreJµrar a# Th~~ crPiN18 of 8 of& said thi ngs seized having b een filed her ein in complian ce with the law, the sam e are hereby adjudged a nd d eclared confisc a t ed a nd forfeited t o the Comm on wealth. G iven under my h a nd this - - --~§-~!_i_______ day of ____ ___ _f_~!>L-,. -----, 192-.~--- -------------------- -------------------- ----- J. p. Title of Magistrate 3. If Arde nt Spirits a r e b eing transporte d in an aut om obile, boa t , wagon , buggy, or o th er vehicle , J the Arden t Spirits a nd containe rs shall be preserve d a nd t he v eh icle sh a ll b e d elive r ed t o th e )' Sergeant af th e City, th e facts r e porte d to the Prohibition Commissioner a nd Comm onwealth's A ttorney and A rdent Spirits a nd containers disp osed of as p rovided in N o. 1 above. (A copy of this w a r rant a nd prop er r e turn will be a sufficie nt report. ) 4. A copy of this w arrant anq the return thereon m ust b e post ed at th e front door of the house, or o n th e door of th e room, or on the premises at the place the Arden t Spir its may be found. ··see Sec tions 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 a nd 57 1-2, Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578. Writte n claim of ownership or interest having b ee n fi led to c ertain of the said things herein seize d , this warrant, the said claim and the things in th e cla im particul a rly d escribed, a r e hereby c ertifi ed to th e ________________ Court of this _________ _ for d e t ermination, a nd the said th i ngs uncl aimed a r e h er eby adjudged and decla r ed c onfiscated a nd forf eited t o the Commonwe al th. Gi ven unde r my h a n d this _____ ___ __ _____ d ay of - - --- - --- - ----- - - -----, 192 ____ , Title of Mag ist ra t e NOTE. -Unless warrant issue d fo r A r dent Spirits b e ing t.ra nspor ted in vehicle, b oat or b aggage, it is t o b e r e turned t o the jurisdic tion from which issued . If iss u ed for Ardent Spirits so tr anspor ted , it can b e executed in a ny part of the State, and returned to a ny ju stice in any c ounty or city th ro ug h which they a r e carried. 15 '2 �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To- Wit: BE IT REMEMB ERED, that on the ....... 3.~.~.!1 .......day of ............. .:f..E::l.~T':1/i.t .Y. ............................. , 19?.9-.... , -············································~ ~~~ ...Y!..1....~~.~~ ................................. , principal and .............•?..~ ....g.'......R.-.~ .~ ·~······ ·················· ......................... ............. . surety, who just ified to his sufficiency, came before me ,.......~~.:....!::.:....P.~.1.1 ~.I:'. ~t~............................................. ...................... .J..µ~J .i..~.'3.....C>J...:t.l}~.. .F.'.~~c:.E: l............................................. , of the said County of Rockingham , (J . P. or Bail Comm issione r) and acknowledg ed themselves to be indebted to the Commonwe alth of Virginia each in th e sum of ...................................................................... ~.E::l....'.r..h().1:1.8..8.:l'l:<i. ......................... ....................................... Dolla rs , ( $ ..1-.,.9.99.........................................), to be levied of their resp ective goods and ch3.ttels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and th ey each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition: That if the said ......W.i.l..l.. W., ...R~.~·~············ ..................................................... shall personally appear before the Circuit Court of Rocking ham County, at the Cou r thouse of said County, on the ... .1-.13~..........day of the ...............................:~~~~·································Term thereof, being the ......!.~.~·~········day of ....................~P..:..; .1.·············•·········-····················, 19 ...~.~······, and at such other time or times to which the proceeding s may b e continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter ha ving or holding any proceeding s in connection with the said charge, and then and there ans wer the Commonw ealth of Virginia concerning a certain ...........................I E::lJ~.~.Y.................................................. whereof the said ............!~ .~·~·~····L:....~~.~~ ..........................................................stands charged, and be bound under said recognizan ce until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recog niz::i.nce shall be null a nd void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ... ~.~.~!l................day of ..!.~.~:r..~.~:r.Y......... . ··········· ·············• ··•······ ··· ················· 1 19 ....?..~........... ~/~ y?, c6 ······•••............................. ............................ ... .. .......................................... -.. ------·-· ····································· ��Form 192--News-Record Virginia, Rockingham County, to-wit: Commonwealth vs. Ji ll W. Reed STATEMENT OF COSTS ( I Arres t Warrant · · · ··· · ·· ···· .......... ... $- -- - 1- ~a- - JUSTICE OF THE PEACE .............. . ... -{ Search warrant .......................... $ I Trial .. .. . ... . . ...... . ... . ..... . ..... ... . . $_ _ _ _ - - - l Bail .. . ... .. ............ .... . ..•........ . . $_ _ __ - Arrest ............ .. .... . .. . ... . .......... $- - -- __ Search W a rrant ....... ... .... . ........... $_ _ __ I( CONSTABLES, SHERIFF, SERGEANT ...... i:::,:it~:::~:::::: : : : : ::: : : : : ___ L Other ( I J.P. -- _ _ _ F ees .... . .... ... . . . .. ........... ... . $ _ _ _ _ _ _ Court . . ......... . ..... . .. . ..... . . . .. $ - - - - · ATTORNEY FOR THE COMMO NVvEALTH -{ l _ ::::~~~~:::::::::~~~~~~~~~:~~~~~~~:~:~:~~:~:$__ - ( I CLERK OF THE COURT ................. . Re.port of Fin.es, etc......................... $_ _ _ _ _ -{ Witness Cert1ficat es .......... . ...... .. ..... $ - -- I Trial L Other \Vitnesses-Names . . - __ .......... .. ...... . ... .. ..... ... ... . . $ Costs . . .. . ... . .. .. .. ... . .. ...... .. . . $_ __ Days Tolls Miles Amount $ . $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ I hereby certify that the following additional witnesses were examined for the Commonwealth and were material witnesses: Witnesses-Names Days Amount Tolls Miles $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct statement of costs. �• w- u J j ' T · 2 ) ,.... - \I r .. ......... ... . . :t 0 I �JJ~rt __ t:i)1~l v~f j '-c,~ C $ti(; .s},t t,1- -11,,tt rJ.<, J/ l(,n7iv1<1 (tcr;u COMMOIDV'EAL TH F vs ~. c d .J_,,_ .ji :2. s- t) Felony WILLIAM . w. REID l I £ f .~ I/ I . c v I • t) 'I i) I 4 -so7 4J {~l,( ( (_ b n 10u.ctw L1 (Pro.) �\ / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William W. Reid Description An account of the resource Felony; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Felony Indictment manufactured ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box8-008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Reid https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_094.pdf 74de074a171201dfaf45b4963e4036ff Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Welchonce Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_001_094 Welchouce Welshounce https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_029.pdf d8d4d424e1455916b489573d2ba09926 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William West Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_029 West https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_026.pdf 4c96bcffef3fff6c95c43652f435100b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Western Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Subject The topic of the resource Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with tearing down a barn. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_026 Doubt Western https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/54851a88520bd0eff7b635bbe71a1f62.pdf 27ab51630059f709e6e32c9245057453 PDF Text Text crOMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in and for the body of the county of Rockingh am, and now attendin g said Court a t its October term, 1930, upon their oaths present that William Williams on, within one year next prior to the finding of this indictme nt, in said county, did unlawfu lly have in his possessi on fifty-se ven bottles of (what is commonly called ho1 e brew} ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . This indictme nt is found on the testimon y of H. R. Dinges, S. F. Newman, and w. T. Rexrode , witnesse s sworn in Court an d sent before the grand jury to give evidence . ,. �Poss Commonwealth v) Indictme nt William Williams on Misdemean or October term, 1930 A True Bill: j ~ o r e m~ 1J: ~ an D. W. Farman Common wealth's Attorney �Form 192--News- R ecord Virginia, Rockingham County, to-wit: Commonwealth vs. \u..,f\/il...,!lo..,!,l~i=am~--..!.w=i-l=li....,,am=s,o~n= . _ __:__ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ STATEMENT I( J USTICE OF THE PEACE .. ...... . . . ... .. .. OF COSTS Arr es t Warrant ~ l1 .. ........................ $ 00 OO Sea r ch Warrant ............... • ...... . ... $, _ _ __ I Trial . ... .... ... .. . .. .. .. : ....... . .. . . .... $ _ _ _ _ - - - i I L Bail ....... .. . . .... ... .. .. . .. ........ . • • • .$,_ _ __ l An ·est .. .. ...... ...... .... .. .............. ,, _ ____,,,,,1-"'CO_ o_o _ _ j Search Warnmt ............... . ... . ... . .. $ _ _ __ CONST ABLES, SBERIFF, SERGEANT . .... ·. Sum. vVitnesses ... ... .. ...... .. . ........... $ l'llileage .... . ... .. ... . .... . .... . .. . . .. • .... $ - - Other ~~ees . .. .. ........ ... ..... .. ... .. . . .. $ _ _ _ _ - - _ ATTORNEY FOR THE .COMMONV!EALTH ( I J . P. Court ................ .. .. . .. . ... .. .. $ ~I ______ ______ _ _________________________________ $ l ______________________________________________ ,._____ --- r I Ue.po,t of Fin.es, etc. ........................ CLERK OF THE COURT . ......... . .... .. . ~ •----~~= Wi t ness Cert ificates ..... ... .. .... ... .... ... $ Tria l L Other __ ....... ... ...... ...... ..... .. ..... ... $ Costs ............................... $_ __ \Vitnesses-N a mes Days Miles Tolls Amount $ $ $ $ $ $ $ ~ ~,"' $ I hereby certify that the following addition al witnesses were examined for the Commonwealth and were material witnesses: Witnesses-Names Days Miles Tolls Amount $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct P. ��to-wit: Commonwealth of Virginia---€-ity, County of, Rockingham To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs. Sergeants, and all Police Officers and ·Constables of the State of Virginia-Greetin g: WHEREAS ......JN.•.... TA ...Rexr..ad.e.•... .St.at.e....InsJ;)act.ar. ..............................-.......................... of the said has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, .... .W.~....1.!....P.J .~.§!'!!Q~.~············• N ame o f Magistrate Ey J.P. -······-----------·--·-·--·--Title that he verily believes, that in the said ~c·oun 1y and State: of the said ~c o un 1y (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed in a certain .D.W.~.ll.i.n.g.,....o.u..t.-=.bllild.ing.s...and....pr..e mis.e.s ............................................... _...................... Here describe the place, house, roo m or boat, as t he case m ay be by one ..W.1.lliam.. .Yl.illiwns.on ..................................................................................................................................... Give nam e , if name un k n own . say , '"W hose n ame is to the informa nt unk n own " (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other substances, capable· of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ........W.i.l.l.1am..J l.i.lJ•..i.a.m.s9.n ........................................................................ . Give n a m e, if n ame unkn own , say "' W h ose name is to the informant u nknown ' in a certain .Dwellin_g,.... out-buj,ldin_g s ana ...Premises .................................................................... Here d esc rib e place as in (al above (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain H e r e desc r ibe veh icle. auto , wagon. carriage, b u g g y, boat . b aggage or what not by one ............... . -······························-··············· _................................... ...............................................................·................ H ere g ive n ame, o r describe as in la ] above And there being reasonable cause for such belief: THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, wit h all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and t heir containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of t his warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. Given under my hand and seal this...2.7..th ..day of....Sep.t ...... .............J.u..st.ic.e....a.f...:t..h.e. ...I'.aa.ae........................-.......... Title o f Mag ist rate �DIRECTIONS L. If only Ardent Spirits and containe rs be seized, the Magistra te shall fix a time not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for the hearing of said return. If no claiman t ·a ppear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited to ·common wealth:. Any person claiming any of same must file a written ciaim stating particul arly the characte r and extent of his interest therein, whereup on the Magistra te shall certify 'the warrant, written claim · and articles claimed, to the Circuit or Corpora tion Court, as the case may be, for determin ation, and declare the unclaim ed articles forfeited . 2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermente rs, or any applianc e connecte d with a still and used, or- mash or other substanc e capable of being used, in the manufac ture of Ardent Spirits, be seized, the m a sh (after taking a sample) shall be destroye d, and the facts and artic1es seized reported to the Prohibit ion Commis sioner and (A copy of this Common wealth's Attorney . warrant and proper return will be a sufficien t notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containin No. 1 above. ers disposed of as WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. Common wealth of Virginia vs. William Willi amso n -------------------- .-----------. ------ ------------------------------------------ ----------- ·-----. . Execu~e~ f'?.._./'____ day h~hin warrant this ___ L__::_ _______ , of ~ 1~9-. by searchin g the within stated --~ L { i l-£.~ ----- ·-- ~ __ _ Here state house. roo.J'. piece a nd by seizing the followin g describe d Ardent Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person foun<l in possessio n thereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant and the return hereon on the ________ ________ ____ _ This matter set for hearing on the ________ day of -------- -------- ------, 192 ____ , No claim of ownersh ip or interest in any of the said things seized having been filed herein in complia nce with the law, the same are hereby adjudged and declared confisca ted and forfe.ited to the Commonwea lth. Given under my hand this _________ :_ ______ day Here say place , house. room, boat, auto or Baggage, or as case may be a~ front door of house, door of room or premises of ·--- ·-------- -------- -, 192_ • -· Descript ion· of Ardent Spirits and other things seized -------- _ -~ ---'2~- ________ ../4 ·------------------------------------ 3. If Ardent Spirits are being transpor ted in an automobile , boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, the Ardent Spirits and containe rs shall be preserved and the vehicle shall be delivere d to the Sergean t of the City, the facts reported to the Prohibit ion Commis sioner and Common wealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containe rs dis-posed of as provided ih No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.) ---------. -------------- .-----------------------of Magistrat . . 1. Title Written claim of ownersh ip o·r interest having been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this· warrant, the said claim and the things in the claim particul ~rly describe d, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _ for determin ation, . and the said things unclaim ed are h ereby adjudged and declared confisca ted and forfeited to the Common wealth. Given under my hand this _______________ day of _______________ ;------, 192 ____ , Title of Magistrate 4. A copy of this warrant anq the return- thereon must be posted at the front door of the house, or on the door o.f the room, or on the premises at the place the Ardent Spirits may be found. See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2, Acts of Assembl y, 1918, Page 578. -cy:ekf 1i. f!.d my hand this --~ ~ , 74,:,----• - ----- day of ---~~ NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits being transpor ted il1i vehicle, boat or baggage , it is t o be returned to the jurisdict ion from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transpor ted, it can be executed in ·any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any oounty or city through which they are carried. �~tutr nf ]ttrgtutu, O!nunty nf 18nrki119qam, ) To-wit: J To the Sheriff orang Police Officer or Constable of the said Count!): WHEREAS, __ JJ _.__ T..--- 2texr oJie_,_ _..S.ta..te __ Insp_e c_to.r.. ____ ____________ ____ of the said County, has this day made complaint and information on oath before me, . ___ V _.___LL.Dinsmor_e ____ , a Justice V!~~~-~~-~ --~;~_~;!-1:_~.'.3-~~------ _______ __ ___ in the said County, of the Peace of the said County, that __ _ did on the _-~~_tl).___ day of_ ______ _____ _S.!3J;?t_e@_h.er_____ _____ _, 100 ___: Unlawfully and f el- oni ously po s sess and have i n an out.-buil ding on his premises, certain unlawful ardent sp irits, namely, 53 bottle s of Home Brew , against the peace and dtgnity of the Commonwe alth of Virginia. THESE ARE, THEREFORE, To command you, in the name of the Commonweal th, to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said __ ______ __________ __ _ ____ __ __}n)J.J._~__J_jJ. 1_:l,~§>_Cgl________ ____ ____ _____ _to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are also directed to summon _.H ~- -R... _D.inges~ --D ..--H--- ----- - D_Qf.f_l e.my_e_r _, __Y~... _.T.. _Ji exr..o.d.e__and __ s_.__ F_.__N.eWJ11an .. __ _____ __;________ ____ ____ __ ___ ____ ___ __ ______ ______ -.- - - ____ _______ _______ ____ ____ _____________ ___ ____ ___ __ ____ ______ __, as ,vitnesses. [SEAL] �STAT E O F VIRGINIA - CouNTY OF RocKINGHAM, T o-WIT: I, ___ __•__ ~----~~!1:_~I_!l-~~~--- ____ ______ _____ __ __ _____ ___ ______ , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ }A£111i.am. _Williams.on ___ _______ _____ and _J_ohn_ 1V. . __Shif_fl.att_ __ __ _ ______ _______ _ _____ ______ _________ _____________ _______ as his suretY__ _, have this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwea lth of Virginia in the sum of ____ E Lv:e_.Bundr.ed.. __________________ __ ____________ Dollars ($_~QQ __ _____ _), to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said __William_ ~Lilli.arna.on . _____ __ ___ _ shall appear before the ~mxkmul:K !lcCircuit Court of Rockingham County, on the ____2.0.th __ _ day of_ ___ ~ __Qc_to.her. ________ __ ____ ______ , 19l3CL, and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the __ _~~-tll___ _day oL_-~ ~ ~ ¼ __ , J.P. CJ 0 ::: Cl) ::: ... ~ ..., -0;::: ......0 0 c ;::: :: ~ Clo. ::.' S: :: C 5· ..... ;::: (t, "':,,,._, ..... > 2;::: ,,,;:;;-! ,,,,,, - (t, > CJ ~ --: ~ c...., "=j ::i" Sil -,,, :::: r;· .f-> ~ ;::: 0.. 0 ;::: r, (') Sil 0 (J) ~ ..., rJJ fh % % % % ,...., :o '• :o •O I I I % % % I ,.:...., :o ,o I I I t:;l Q. s--: Clo. Sil - (l) I-cl C::P O'<t 0 "O c+ r, ::: ~ 0.. >-< ;::: 5· t::Y :-: (t, ~ So ..... ::;. o 0.. ;;; Ii ~ ::.' (1)0 ::.' r., - . =~ 5· (t, 0 r, r, ::: "'0.. (t, :-: ::s • I I :::-. :::i 0...., 'l'O :CD ;::: (1) -;;\t ~. s.~i o~ 5· --------..... so:::: > ;:::::, :::0 I taj C ll') ~ ~ :" ' I I I •c+ :::,- ' ~ ..... '° ,~ o I I ~ ::is :~ 'Cl) :o :::s I 0.. C '<:: ~ ~ z...,> 0 0 ~ I ,..... ,...., :...., ,..... (') 0 ~ z ~ > > :::0 r4 ;:::::, ~ Cl) ~ ..., ::t: �Port Republic, Va., September 29, 1930 Mr. J. Frank Blackburn, Seputy Clerk Circuit Court, Harri s onburg , Vir ginia. Dear Mr. Blackburn: I her ewit h s ubmit all pa pers i n the case of The Commonwealth vs. .Villiam Williamson, possessor of 53 bottles of Home Brew, taken by the officers yesterday and requested to be sent to the Grand Jury. I bailed this man in the s um of ,;p500 a ~ per bond on the back of warrant. Very respectfully, ~ 1f;( . · ~ , . L. Di n smore, J. P. , ��#717 . .. l I /J t ,Ii~, 0 p ,6 (i,,_,, Yr' Ji Jt( JL __._5___ /j J~-o ~<71 -l, , t i 1~0 Ol,; l cow.mmVEALm 1t. t ! vs. Misdr. ) (Pro.) J 1 WILLI.AM WlLI,I.A.MS O?f ,, / )'\.,{..• L7 1 I- /,, - �~ ~---·-- ~·.,- - -·- ..-· ---·--,,------ . . __,.-....,_ '· � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. William Witting Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Trespass Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with trespass. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_062 Witting