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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1894
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Shifflett and John Shifflett
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Misdemeanor
Property Damage
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_014
Lewis
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VIRGINL.,
1., to-wit:
COUNTYCF Rr-CK WIn the
Circuit
Court
of said
The grand
in and for
ing said
the
Court
present
that
cou:tjty,
a certain
there
a
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at its
term,
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_pril
:~rring,
feloniously
dollars,
said
being,
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Court
.,. ":J. Lucas,
and sent
before
ana
said
take,
the
chickenand carr
goods and chattels
of the said
-
then
and t.ere
of the _,ommonwealth of Virginia.
Liskey,
in the
intent
of
and dignity
ent
with
of the value
did steal,
indict
in said
of II. E. Liskey,
to steal,
feloniously
This
do
baby chicks
cnickenhouse
ta:rn,
oaths
21, 19~4,
and enter,
H. E. Liskey,
seventy-five
of the
l~rch
the property
feloniouslr
and now attend-
unon their
1934,
did break
of the
one hundred
of Rockingham
on or about
c_1icken house,
and there
thirty-five
of the Commonwealth of Virginia
county
goods &nd clllittels
house
jurors
body of said
Robert
situate,
County:
end carry
on the
. V. Shifflett,
jury
found,
away, against
is found
the grand
being
to give
the peace
testimony
witnesses
evidence.
E.
of Ii.
sworn in
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term,
1934
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1934
Title
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Commonwealth v. Robert Herring
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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JMU Libraries
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CCR001_012_013
Herring
Liskey
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ROBERT DESSEZ
Felony
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��STATE OF VIRGINIA,
ROCKINGHA.M
COUNTY, to-wit:
In the
Circuit
Court
The grand
of said
jurors
the body of the county
Court
Robert
at
its
feloniously
against
on the 8th
and unlawfully
the peace
This
1934,
did kill
of
E. Kiser,
Custer,
1/. E. Cookus
and sent
Pete
Turner,
the grand
oaths
said
present
in the
1934,
and slay
that
said
county,
one 1bward Custer,
vhe Commonwealth of Virginia.
on the
Carson
and _____________
before
in anQ for
and now attending
upon their
indic t~1ent is found
E.
of Virg·ni
day of April,
and dignity
Fawley,
in Court
of the State
of Rockingham,
11.pril term,
Dessez,
County:
jury
testimony
Holsinger,
of C. R.
Harry
, witnesses
to give
evidence.
sworn
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term,
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1934
Bill:
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::£. JE. Kiser
Pete Turner
arso:1. Holsinger
n. E. Cookus
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1934
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Robert Dessez
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Involuntary Manslaughter
Description
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Defendant charged with felony involuntary manslaughter.
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JMU Libraries
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CCR001_012_011
Custer
Dessez
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�hereupon,
by counsel,
grant
the
the said
moved the
Court
them a new trial
court
evidence
to give
and the
direct
the
failure
failure
to sustain
because
the Court
dence a letter
Mrs.
the demuITer
allowed
written
ruled
said
cepted
objections,
if anything
they
pronounce
sentence,
and it
at
by Robert
and
into
evi-
it
being
inquired
the
addressed
evidence
and the accused,
and for
indictment
Craig,
the
is therefore
considered
considered
to
showed,
the
was
court
over-
by counsel,
ex-
of the prisoners
on them, and nothing
the Court
to•
the con-
knew or had to say why the court
sentence
which
defendants,
defendants
to be introduced
to
of the
the motion
by Mrs. Laum Lam; whereupon,
th ere to;
or alleged
refusal
by the
to the
and
introduction
the commonwealth,
Laura Lam, which letter,
not received
not
of the
verdict
is contrary
of the
to sustain
for
and Laura Lam,
said
of the
asked
court
in favor
of the evidence
aside
and because
instruction
clusion
Craig
the verdict
and because
of the
a verdict
to set
because
law and the evidence
of improper
Robert
being
sufficient
by the
Court,
should
offered
to delay
etc.,
��Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County, To- Wit:
~~R:~r~hatont'h::i:f
~~
1=~
day
of~
surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came before me,-········· .. ...........
. '3:l~.....
(~.,,,r-V'~
...~.,
(J. P. or Bail Commissioner)
and acknowledged
t
to be levied of their respective
wealth of Virginia
heard,
rendered,
. ..
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goods and chattels,
.
of Virginia
lands and tenements,
each in the sum of
...12..~
($/,
....Dollars,
........
),
for the ~se of the Common-
and they each severally waved their homestead
and before any court or judge hereafter
... ,.,.~~.,_.~::;;,,,..._<
of the said County of Rockingham,
to the Commonwealth
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..............
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exemption
having or holding any proceedings
to their re-
in connection
with
the ...
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cl arged, and be bound under said recognizance
declared void by order of a competent
until the charge is finally disposed
court, then the above recognizance
of or until it is
shall be null and void; other-
wise to remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS ·WHEREOF, I hereunto
Cfl--f
/.•
16.~
affix my signature
-,
?.....
this ......
.day of.....................................
.
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BAIL COMMISSIONER_)
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�COMMONWEA
1TH
v.
CHARGE TO THE JURY
ROBERT CRAIG
If
Lam,
you find
or either
of
the
them,
accused,
not
Robert
guilty,
Craig
you will
and Laura
say
so and
no more.
If
attempted
extortion,
you will
in the
you find
say
confinement
months.
as
so and fix
penitentiary
nor more than
them guilty,
five
in jail
charged
their
or either
in the
indictment,
punishment
at
ot: not
less
for
a period
years,
or,
for
a period
in your
not
of them,
then
confinement
than
discretion,
exceeding
of
one
by
twelve
��Commonwealth
of Virginia:
Yo~.'°:':u~en.~gc
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to a~p~efore
at~
the Judge of the
clock, a. rn., on th
ircuit Cour2 f Rockingham
....... day
Co111dy, at the Conrl Housr /hereof,
of.............
~~.........
to testify and the truth to say in behalf of
e Commonwealth
19~
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who stands chargeda:;it
And this .. . ..
. . ...
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shall not
omit 1mder penally of £ I 00.
And have then and
/2
ROBERT
I' 6 l
JUJ{Y ..
and indicted for " felony misdemeanor.
there this Writ.
day of......
r the GRAND
SWITZER,
Clerk of our said ~igt,
<'¥ .......
19 fif;nd
HMUUSON&UI\G
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth
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of Virginia:
I
the Court House thertof,
to appear before the Judge of the C~1J)t r;ourl of
afw--;J;rgck,
a.
1n.,on the
3:#
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19 ....... , .
who stands charged w~~ _;:dieted for a felony ~n.eanor.And this..
-~.
..
.
shall not
omit muler penally of £100.
Ami have then and
there this Writ.
Witness, J.
J,y of . .
(fB_~~T
SWITZER,
;r~
192j,,J
Clerk of our !_~idft!!_,
;n 1b, 15~~
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P 8, L. PRESS.
ftARRISONBURG.
VA
at the Co11rstHousr, the . . _6.~
Cf,,k
�Executed
Jan,IIth
1933 by deliveri~G
a true
copy of the 1ri thin
stu~.,.,~onto Chas .L Williams,
Jorn R.Logan,
:r.C.Earley,
Ed Hughes,
Chas See,
and B.F.!artin
each in person.
_Deputy
for
C.R.Favrley,
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Commonwealth of Virginia, } To-Wit:
Rockingham County,
To ............
Whereas,
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1 .. ......
111.iems.............
..of the said
c::~,
has this day made com-
plaint and information on oath before me, .. R •.. S .....D.wye.r. .. .......................
c.f.;-£;,
that .......Laura
on the .. 25thday
..Lam .and .Rober .t...Craig ............: .d
of. .. Oct.ober ..............
.. a Justice of the said
~ ........................
of the
, 19..32,m the said Coum:y, d1d.... unlaw.fu.lly
said
~
..and .............
L ,......
Willia.ms., .......
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against
the
peace
and dignity
of the
Commonwealtliof
Virginia
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, to command you forthwith
o,~
Qm.fi?
hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said
L~:u.rn..L?,m..1?-.no.
....o:ber.t ..Cr1;1J,g....
..... ...... ... .....
to answer the said complaint and to be fur~dealt
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Given under my hand and seal this
:Z..b..
.. day of..
........................
Service Press-170
che body of the said ............................. ..
. .... ............... . . ....................... .
with according to law.
:~kd.Ch-1.
to appre-
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on the examination touching the said offence.
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October .............. , in the year 19..~$ ... .
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J. P.
(Seal)
�STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY
OF ROCKINGHAM,
I, ........... ..................................................................
of Rockingham,
TO-WIT:
.. , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County
State of Virginia, do hereby certify that...................
...... _..........
have this day acknowledged
.. .. .. .. .. ..
and
.. ............ _..
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
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..... Dollars ($ .....................
on this condition:
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That the said
Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the ............. day of........
.. ............ , 193..., 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.
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�COMMONWEALTH
OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTYOE' ROCKINGHAM,
to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court
The grand
body of said
at its
of said
jurors
County:
of the Commonwealth in and for
County of Rockingham and now attending
December term,
1932, upon their
oaths
said
do present
the
Court
that
L
Laura Lam and Robert
in said
County,
A. Williams
extort
Craig,
on the 25th day of October,
did unlawfully
of a certain
and feloniously
offense,
and thereby
from him by means of a threatening
two hundred
fifty
dollars,
against
1932,
accuse
Charles
attempted
to
letter
the sum of
the peace and dignity
of
the Com.~onwealth of Virginia.
This indictrnent
A. Williams,
in court
is found on the testimony
John R. Logan, and ¥. C. Early,,
and sent
before
the grand
jury
of Charles
witnesses
to give
evidence.
sworn
�Extortion
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Commonwealth
v) Indictment
Laura
r~
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Lam and Robert
Craig
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felony
December term,
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1932
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Chas. A. Williams
.John R. Logan
W. C. Early
D. w. Earmn
Commonwealth's Attorney
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1932
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Commonwealth v. Robert Craig and Laura Lam
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Felony
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Defendant charged with felony extortion.
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CCR001_012_003
Craig
Lam
Williams
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1899
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Commonwealth v. Richard Hussey and Abraham Paul
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Felony
Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with felony assault and battery.
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CCR001_002_043
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1894
Title
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Commonwealth v. Richard Donovan
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Felony
Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with felony assault and battery.
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CCR001_002_012
Donovan
Fultz
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An account of the resource
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1897
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Commonwealth v. R.H. Meyerhaffer
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Felony
Seduction
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_035
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Meyerhaffer
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1891
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Commonwealth v. R.G. Hawkins
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Misdemeanor
Threatening Violence
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor threatening violence.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_047
Hawkins
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1895
Title
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Commonwealth v. Phillip and Fannie Wilt
Subject
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Felony
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_030
Fayle
Wilt
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_024-commonwealth-v-philip-hoover.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1895
Title
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Commonwealth v. Philip Hoover
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_024
Hoover
Turner
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_064-commonwealth-v-peyton-goodloe.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Peyton Goodloe
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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CCR001_001_064
Goodloe
Miller
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1895
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Paul Curtley and Marshall Lourum
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_022
Burke
Curtley
Lourum
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1894
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. P. Koontz (alias Pierce Koons)
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony theft.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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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>
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_013
Koons
Koontz
William
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1931
Title
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Commonwealth v. Otho L. Hansborough
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Felony
Seduction
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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CCR001_011_002
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1871
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Commonwealth v. Noah Rayer
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Felony
Theft
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_024
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Weaver
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1893
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Davis
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor theft.
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JMU LIbraries
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1895
Title
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Commonwealth v. N.L. Wagner and Sallie Smith
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Misdemeanor
Cohabitation
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_002_029
Smith
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Montgomery Marshall
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_068
Baugher
Marshall
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1894
Title
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Commonwealth v. Moffet Cochran
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
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JMU LIbraries
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CCR001_002_011
Cochran
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1830
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Commonwealth v. Michael Bailey
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Felony
Assault
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_008
Bailey
Roach