239 20 4785 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_057-commonwealth-v-charles-s-shoemaker.pdf e2c1e4d8e1ba5565bde9c292b9f1d860 PDF Text Text �~- .7J;}(ff!I -k7--~r ~;;~~ I �--·--.--- ~ ~\ Inthe Nameof the Commonwealth of Virg111ia', to appen,~ie the£ Jnrlge .......... 'j/J!!/!Cmuity rlay ofthe(tf'£&~ 9 "~~ Coiirl of Jlor;kinghrun ......... Cowdy, Ill tl1:,_!!!!_nrt-llnu,~e,on Conrt nP.xt, lHJi,ng the ... /J . . ... d11!f of JJ1!;;:::_;;::;{!~'YM'"'''"!jof tl,eCmumo,u,wlth ·········· who stanrl8#,'fle1LJ_uif;h 0.11,cl i,ndictecl for ..~. L ..~ And this .... ~ ...shoU in no u:ise omit, nndel' tl1e penrtlty of £100. this ,,it. the~ Witness, JOSEPHS. Jl1ESS.ERlEY, Cle,:k of duyof ~ . , M 11.nrll111ucthen rrnd tl,ere onrsnid. CrJ£irt,_r,t,tlie ~,,,d,utl,e Cow·t-House, vimo/11•• CMww,,u;;::: �i. , l -~ ----- ~~ll/;3 :1- r ~~ -r ~ ~ �rf2e4( ~ 1 /,~ ,6 ~ ~'~, . ttl ~, --l C( {t; ./zu7 LL '1//J=d c/4 ~y ~ -~ ~/t -d~ ; ~ . 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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 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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles S. Shoemaker Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. 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_001_057 Shoemaker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_004-commonwealth-v-charles-rufus-lam.pdf bcd22d5fb9b8aaad987e5167d9aa67b3 PDF Text Text Your charge, guilty of the .felony as cmrga.d in the If you find indictment, and was. and that ilful., him guilty, to in.quire. whether is him guilty the s nd pre editated, in the first degree in your discretion, tentiary or for If you find indictment, and tha but was not wilful, find hia him guilty five deliberate twen•y If you find degree in the or of murder 5.n the on reasonable him guilty him not ia the by confinement than five second say years. the in aforethought, you shall for not or in the in but that actual less than less .1.obert upon a sudden combat, and ascertain ry fo.r not first he killed or implied, mutual in not guilty hi the second so and ascertain the penitentiary for not or in your discretion, 1,000.00, m the peni- ylbu his ill _punishnent ooe nor more than of murder degree, or of voluntary his punishment less than assess a or by confinement fine in ~ail one nor sga mst for the first :in 4,-t manslaughte:r ~?~~ ~ by conf inemant ore than five in yes rs, hi.n of not exceeding not exceeding one year, or both. If m::,re. find yea rs. or of murder you ~ill punish- and ascertain ~~ trf ~ ~~ A his then of murder degree, :.penitenti If you find degree malice penitentiary ry rmnslaughter, in the find as charged degree, guilty provocation, of volunt afore tho ~ht ye rs. -:Davis rvithou t ms lie.a aforethought, heat, with sac.end in the than twenty and premeditated, by confinement nor more than ma lice and. ascertain of murder, same was commHted guil.ty. s charged by confinement him guilty is then you s.bs.ll any term not less of murder punishment or not of murde,r, ment at de'L,th, or, for life, indictment e was c omnit ted with del.iberate. of. rmrder the accused you find hi I not guilty, you will say so and no '\' t l �.. �STATE OF VIRGINIA COUNTYOF ROCKINGHAM,to-wit: The grand and for oaths that 1931, did kill peace and dignity This C.R. Fawley, sworn in court evidence. Charles in the said ously ✓ of of the State of Virginia, the body of the County of Rockingham, do present, of April, jurors and murder upon their Rufus Lam on the 9th day County of Rockingham, one Robert in Davis against felonithe of the Commonwealth of Virginia. indiitment is found upo~ the testimony Lucy Davis, and sent before and Hermf;; Davis, the grand jury witnesses to give �HOMICIDE ~- 1 t J·l l-i1i ~ ' j t ,i ~ 'j1 i · -l l i ~ COMMONWEALTH V CHARLESRUFUSLAM A FELONY A True Bill Foreman ,) ~ ,,!" ~ ij~'j flt)1 '(~D-i ~ ~~ ~ D. W. Earman, Commonwealth's Attorney �OFFICE 3•9248 RESIDENCE A. CLAIR ATTORNEY AND 928 RICHMOND SAGER COUNSELLOR HULL AT LAW STREET 24, VIRGINIA September 25th,.1944. Mr. J. Robert Switzer, Clerk Circuit Court of Rockingham County Harrisonburg, V rg n a Dar Sir: Pleas advise the name and address of the Judge of your Court in 1931; also the names of the Clerk and Commonwealth's Attorney at that time together with their respective addresses, if they are st 11 living. I have been retained for the purpose of presenting a petition to the Governor for executive clemency in the case of Charles Rufus lam, who was convicted in your Court 13 years ago for the crime of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Virginia State Penitentiary. If you can furnish me with any information relative to this case I will greatly appreciate the same. Enclosed herew convenience 1n imburse you for records in this formation which pet tion. th find self-ad reseed envelope for your making reply. I sh a 11 be very glad to reyour time and trouble in looking up the cas and forwarding to me any pertinent inmight be of assistance in preparing said Very truly, ACS/BS 2·9334 ��CO ONWEAL ~ ~~ .... \91 •' vs. Felony CHARLESRUFUSLAM :/ (homicide) �����L ��• �~ ~ ~'t{. t f ;1~1t~ ·t ~ · ~ l A-t : ~ ~ ~-: l-- ~ (o '}- - ' - - p.,_C'I I. , . .- ~ -. - - ~. . ��r J--.1 l II I '-7 ��Arrest Warrant tk Common:wealth of Virginia()/_ To-Wit: Rockingham _,._________.... \ To --~----1-r---J~.__..!.......,..<!===------' a -eonstable of said County: Whereas, tA,,vJ-/jy :Hhe said County, has this day made complaint and inform ·-on'1 v oath befo =----"---=--'--.L..__-=-_,:__ ___ --:_-_~~-:_-.:_-=.-=._-Justice of the said County, that ___ e sa·. -----r1---~--~------=..--,------------------ ----~~ .,.,,...........,_,_.,, 1"__ ~.- 1 , ·n the said County, did These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before, me or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon ---to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal. this_--r'-~-. P. [Seal] �Commonwealth Commonwealth vs. Arrest Warrant Judgment That the Defendant and costs found guilty and fined as follows: Fine Clerk's Fee Justice's Fee Arrest Summoning Witnesses ,vitness Attendence before and Mileage a justice ......................................................................... . of Rockingham moning the within this.7" .. day named County, and by sum- witnesses in person Total o~ ................ 1J../. aL~.d&..~ .. C Justice of the Peace. t I Ir of Rockingham County �·1 1 1 hrM . h ~ 1-- 1 :,, I /J t),t.-v" 2 , s-,; ✓ ti_ l-lA-1- :~::::~~~~ H d6--J,,, t / i:.f.t- ' J• ,I, (. 1~1,,\_ •✓ s-it_,t,1.- 5.7$ 3 •!J-p 3. "!P 3.S I . . ✓ t/_.1 Lf, ' 3 . .5-.,,. i ,&,. , r !c>/Vl. ~~~) ~, t, l1 ��ae~~~· C,~t-,,;~__.,,.- ' tZ fv,r ~ ~ t; ,--u,t ,, ; ,U t--,,. I h- ti._._ 'l,¼--, d- -dl-L,J.a.. · ...:I- ,,.., a, .. ~ ,:,,,.,... ,I -ifLL... ,1. • , ,l,,. - I c-. �r I .• . I I I I i ·l 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/. 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 1931 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Rufus Lam Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_011_004 Davis Lam https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_038-commonwealth-v-charles-london-donney-harvey.pdf be978d455589660b722ea968ab8bd100 PDF Text Text State of Virginia, Rockingham County, Tomvvit: llH 1!.lJlliJ€J'(J)"f!/'H1tF flJ(J;"f!/'R:lf OF 1!.lJlliJS;!Jll~ fa'(/)"f!/'N1!F: The Juror of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, m1d now attending the said Collrt, UPON THEIR on the./#-.f OATH PRESENT, ....... dayof_ ....P~····················in -~~..~............................ the property the year tirnt 1bL~1✓-~.~j)r.1&-.~.✓-¥~~ 18ft' , in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a of one.~···~ to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the saidk. .../~.-;{ ~Jd&!. ... ····-···-············, not adjoining /f~zt:: ................................. there situate, .. in the day time of that day, feloniously did break nd enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the saic1~ ./~~··i{···················-············•···-····················in the said outhouse then and there being, fP-loniou!"lyto steal, take ~~~:tfi::/:::~J~-•L~~ttf1~••·· : ::::::s ::::::tc::,: t:::•::t:::::=:::t::~:;; ~;~ :;:~!, ~~: ~:~ :::;:::y against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. said, do fo,the, present, that ~....... day on the ...././2(. .. ~~ ~~ c,,,,J-2).~5Y~ of...../1~···········, called •--~"-~-· And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath afore- in the year 187' L1 , in .. the . ai<l County. a certarn outhou e, •1{ ......... ....... .. , the pmperty of one;~./~~ Q:--~ .../~~~.;{ ...................... . not adjoinining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ...... there situate, in the night time of that day feloniousl_v did break anti enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the said··#·~····_/(~~·~~ take and cany [away. ~ ~~ ... ~,Jk. ~-1/-:/rz irrthe said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, And ~ ~ J =~ ······························································- -······················ ·····•······•························································· ············································································-· .Q~ ../{~~7'~··································in of the goods and chattels of the said __ and there being found, then and there k~niously Commonwealtl1 of Virginia. the said outhouse, then did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the ::&'~ And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .. ar~_,,,.J_l)_~~·' on the /.Ii! day of .. in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a.....~..~··-·······' ~~, in the yeruclsj' the property of onez!-~ ..../{~~--,(_ .......................................................... , not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the .............................. ········----··········. 0, smci;~ .../(~~ -z{__ there situa,te, in the night time of that day feloniously did enter, without breaking the same, with intent thr. goods and chattels of the said ~~. }~~·~·£··························-·····-·-···-·· j£;;:;z__·-·~ in the said outhouse then and there being. feloniously to s~al, take and carry away. And __ 1---~·-·1--d:::--~-·1:ffz=~r~kL.. ................ ····•···. ················-····-- ~············· -·---·-····--···---········································------···--·-----------·······························-----.----------·-·······--·····-·-·····----·········-··-·······-------------------- /(~£ ................................................ or the goods and chattels of the said...... . .... . . ..... in the said outhouse then and therr lJeing found, then am there feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Comnl0nwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony of .&~ ../J/{.l.!.'L<.,k.,k.'~'-"""1..~............................................................................. . ... -•···•·····•···-·····w-itness sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �·7?H~,0 I ~IL r,.,;rrlt ,,,'t,,,.,J. 1f 'T,//~'/if{} I'/ ~ft!/-~ ~~r ~N J2'~7~~ ;t;;;;nt1Q· �State of Virginia, Rockingham County, To-wit: EN 1!l/lll!JJ CO'f!l'N1!F CO'f!l'R1! OF 1!NlliJ S.tll'~ CO'f!l'N1!F .~ The Jurors of the Commonwealth 0£ Virginia, in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the said Court, UPON THEIR ~ 011 ~..,._( lr~ OATH PRESEN'r, ft~ -/3/t.a,-J..W ..~~~ ..d/~ that ..... ................. the year 18ftJ the .../.0..f.'.. ............ day of_.... .i11 ... 6~~.~................. _....... -...the property " I' ..~r , in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a :.0-~..... /.(.a,...~~.L ......................... -...... , not adjoining of one ...... J~ ... /~.d... ....................................... there situate, to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ... in the day time of that day, feloniously did break and enter, with intent the goods and chattels of the said.~ ../~.d'... ......................................... -.................... in the said outhouse then and there being, fp,loniou"ly tot,,steal, take d:.~:-1,15~~.. ~............................................................................ tf............................................. . And~_~J'.~.E! and eany away. ... of the goods and chattels of the said ....~..../~~, ..~ ..................................................................................................... . in the said outhouse, then and thti•e heing found, then and there feloniously did steal, take and carry away. a<Yainstthe peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath afore- 6..~ .. ~A{~.if~.~ on the ..../.2.c'.: .......... day of .../t~ ..................... ,in the year rnfO , in the called L~~ ........... ,the property of /(~<._ said, do fort~er present, that .. ,ik~ a .. ..~ ... ft~ .. one~ said County, a certain outhous1\ .. .. not adjoinining to or occupied with the dwelling-house of the said ....~..../(~£' .............................. . there situate, in the night time of that clay feloniously did break a:£a~~~~1~-with intent the goods and chattels of the said~ ... r /...l~~~ ts.ke aml cmy [away. And t{ in the said outhouse then and there being, feloniously to steal, 1 dc,~tiftt f._,,,,.,Ll,,1 {1,,.,.,,__ ~ ~.~ ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ___ . - ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... a.~ .... J.(~.J.f. ............................ of the goods and chattels 0£ the said .... and there being found, then and there ~niously Commonwealth of Virginia. . ............................. ..in the said outhou e, then did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the G~ And the Jurors aforesaid, upon their oath aforesaid, do further present, that .. ~a...E~].!t:::;;;!!_~he JJ..-'t in the said County, a certain outhouse, called a..~..¼~ ___, in the year 1ef' J day of _/'~-- ........... , the property , of one.;~./~~ .......................................................... , not adjoining to or occupied with the dwelling.house of the ~aid...~.../~.{_ (, ..................................... --- .............there situate, in the night time of that day feloniously did enter, without breaking ................................................................................................................................. ....................... or the goods and chattels of the said ... Q~ then and there being found, then tmJ~ere ../~~.d This indictment is found on the testimony of~----~ ...... .... ... • ...... • ...................... ..................................................... _ ................................................... in the said outhouse feloniously did steal, take and carry away, against the peace and dignity of the Comm0nwealth of Virginia. r♦·• _..................................... ______ ~;"44,U,!1 ... ~.-d,. .... witnef'~WOI'll in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidenCL'. �7 ,.7i'1 g l~ r7 f~,1!{,vil7J' >e7zl; ) ,P:J :J1/)/'(l/ f ~~ ~~r ½~ -- A( ~,I / �ul (L ��h �t f, ~ t ����� 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 1890 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles London and Donney Harvey 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_001_038 Harvey Kavanaugh London https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_039-commonwealth-v-charles-london-donney-harvey.pdf 7a9738fa84f07509be436d3e2f280dd3 PDF Text Text ���I~ -~ :~~ ~ ~ sl:}. f ~5 ~h-.~i ~ ~ u,. r" ' ,. r }J ~ ~ $ ~ ~ r0 ���In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, TO E SEERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY~GREETING: l'.' 'J Yon a,re hereby cmmniiniled to smnmon rrH•,,. · t, '· Nt "J· f "i,, r<vt'?<<<l<•7L'J, {IA to appe,:{ befm·e the J1idge of the C unty Court of Boclcinglwm County, at the Cmir;lfouse "171 dciy of the ? , ~- ~ ;a 7 )f"'J- -)/ --f---------'1 _.18,JO, testify ,f.f/r-a_1J{~,1 L,,J,i,.._,I Jl _a_ .L- Conrt next, being the / / _ on the day of cind the trutl, ~osa,ylin behalf of he Commoniceal/ a,gain~t f ,,__ _ __ ... l. -. __ -•~-----i-~ _ " _,___ ~ ~4L I? 1~~w- st~~:~ $~[-~-~---/________________ -__________________ ---------------------·---______ -------------------- ch rg-~-~-w~tli and ~nclicte(l-;:r_____ And this__ _ / shall not omit muler the penalty of' £100. W'itness, J qSEPli rlay of'_ S._~ I(. A . , ___ _ And lwvc then and there this -::rit. S. JlfESSERLE Y, Clerk of 01w said Coiirt, at the Court-floitsc, the / J __ 188/ /J, ~_ __ and, in the lltth year of ?e Comrnonwealt i. ___________________________ , ___ w v p{p,1 ____13____---_____ Clerle. 0. R. BERLIN, BRIOOEWATER, VA. �l / Ii 11-~tD I f:~) 1v_f411f:/!. /di ;'{~/ (,tA I: 'L" /t' t ):., �In the Nameof the Commonwealth of Virginia, TO HE SHERIFF O~ ROCKINGHAM COUNJY-GREETING: ,,'1,~::ch•::byoo"""''"dcd ;n •~g ; ': 10,ummon to appear before the Jiulge of the j_~ ¥i f ...... ,-. /P.1~✓-(_/ L,H/~---dciy of tlltJ. ' ~<" '' fl « 7~ f'r,j Ln,,, .,,, ount:1JCourt of Rockinghcim County, at the Court-House on the • ~ f . Court next, being the I I r .. clay of .1S&' , to w/,;Jy ,,.ati« t,·utl,w ,ay ;. bdwlf of tlw O°'""""'"'°Uh "!/ainst 1 Y',;' 'tt·~··~· . ···-·· ..···-···-····-·· ::":.:j!l:•; wi~:,:: :::'::, ::;,;;,;;;:::~ :;·~~~:· And h~~' ··;,,:;:,;;~,:,;··~;,· Tfitnes rkty al J,f)SEPil ~·"·. 1, '"L1.- S. 1llESSERL.EY, •t 18 Clerk of oiir sciid Court, cit the Coiirt-House, the ,;.:,;: / v d , and, in the 1 th yecir of. the 'ommonwecilth. /! ~ --····---·--·················-··-·· ( ...... _/'-: .. ..t.L:c..f.. G, R. OERLIN, BRIDGEWATER, VA. ··3/-··· Clerk. �:!::ft, f t'4,41 -----. ~~- / - � 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 1890 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles London and Donney Harvey 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_001_039 Kavanaugh London https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_030-commonwealth-v-charles-laird.pdf 0a7e6ac542f12818b103a671a88e8bd7 PDF Text Text ) /l.,_a/U.,,.,~ ~ UL1/ te~«i§ I . , , 'Jy.,1,'.;_(':-/j__I, ? /Z_ <"'• u " '{ rv,,,_._, .; / / /u,_,;a, l . _,,.,w/j < ;7 v I L_/£/r lu1~ j-u_,k' ~/ ~ du<-<~ ~~1,1,l;; do fuu, d ... / 6_,.._L_:4 /4,,,7 J L""'._... 4 m'{I LV'"<.>VlP•• ,1£._t::, a~ 1 eu~_,_..,..,:,i'/4d6/<.G<.-~:> J:.,<-~~ ( #-<.&C/>, f~ti, J ;/1>(_,6: ~'- ;? /k f-C<A-'£ ~~~:J ~,1~/ .L ,~IUV-') /4 //.<--UZ.X ~~ ~ ~ &~lb). c:,.,,,,,~r ~""= .. ~ /:, ~ t(~~~ &_~~vV:,~ _£:.~;, /~1/ d1/ //0: ~6-£1,~~ ) ,11_ <-//~ tt--,/ ~f ~'J P~J z ~l 1 1.,~ /~~'- ~: • ~ dG:2<..< :,,,- C"'~~v~I .J~ 7,,,,_,.,.,_. c~/ /f,,._ ,,. < /4' £, .. <c/4 /0"-· L..L.i; ., ~I.{ .,,v-f,_,,y; ;,1,L,..,~-/~~/4~ '"-~~ _/v.-L;_t{ ✓, '--e IC ~----d //v(, ✓ L/c<L:.__c Jhu. iJ-//✓-0- (" J'f':.:h-,,:.v->-(y (/4 ~/ - ,£/1,L,//If.:~ tf';; c-7 Yf.J_/ r '-- ~/ h e,~ ~ ~J-0 c <;~ ...,,.-- q, ,,._/.,~f,?,L, oL< ~ 'l- ,£ <..'\...""- <U / 6- /'/faL :0,., J ,.{=[) 7 J J z- e,, 7 ~ /~' l. 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C_,_. , 1 f(f<~ ./Ii-" f,b-. ~ ,'t..J;ttt-:i:1 .X:-... . . .\ nd tile .Ju1·01·s ~1,-forG.---aid, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - ................ . . pee · ·1,-ntl<lig·1:1ty ot tlJ:c ,,hi- tl:le-i1·0· t:..lu1±0' . .. . . .. .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ...arnl :1gai upon . ¥!. . uf \·i1·gini:L If ti ./ 7~ ~ witness swarn in cgourtani sent beforethe rQ:and,£uryto give evidence. �\ -7 h 7/?? ,'y,>;r--rr-~ f zu~~ ( �' .. �, ~ t:iecacL 4 IL~~~-~d .A-=,1- ~ /£'-../4.~a A c.,,, /~=L/L--1' ~ /4;/un-<-,_ 1/.·~Ji;~ / /J C7/ IP~~~ ~~-~ ~ ~d- //~fi/7 ~ ,I I 'l ./ / I) 0f!L~-~ -"~ I,_. l~i ~ ·;#- t:~'1A/Ot--Ot-~~ 2'4r:~lrl✓(!A �~ ~ r (" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ----- �� 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 1885 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Laird (Alias James Brown) Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony theft. 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_001_030 Brown Driver Laird https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_007-commonwealth-v-charles-eaton.pdf 2c370a545f9efde6cd7d66d841e7556f PDF Text Text �,. .. . ..... ��'. Ptn-~~-~~,.. /i7uv~ ~~ ... ~I 1 I- ~- )'Cu, ,vf~~ { . _,.~,,_ • ,,,! b~~ ��~~ -~I°'" ,'-~er ��- - -::: I : - \ (... './ ~ 1- - ttrtlt{ - ~~ 1--l:Jtttt v:i~ d» 1 ..,,._: ~cJ-<.._ vfihe,L(0_ ~ JM ��,. • - �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OJ.R.Z~QgiIA, TO T:E--IE SHEEIFF OF :aoo:u:I:ti'fOIIii.:M: i~1.f/1A J ~£. SU1//11l01l to appear before tl1e Judge of tile Count)' Court q/ Rockingl,am "JI•on th, lf o' cl·o· ,k, a. C .. tN:µ~1... ,£/4,k r 189 daJ• of th,,;., f40-/L L111LJclJct. County, at t/,e Court-House, Jiv.r=L Court n,xt, being th,-Z f al ro r da,• of , to test?/j' and tl,c trutl, to S~J' in bel1a(l of tl,e Co111111onwea/tl, a!(ainst G~ w/10 stands, c/jarged wit!, and indiEled for And tltis. COU-NTY----G-EEETING: J1;.o 1 Witness, JOSEPH Kl/J,1.Af sl,a/1 not omit under t/,e penalt_y of £100. S. M~SSERLEY, -.f2-).'° .daJ1 qf./)1.rva(-<J., . '\ And lzave t/,en and t/,erc tJ,is vVrit. Clerk of our said ..............., 189J' and in tlte I Court, at t/,c Court-House, //,(' Ir t/1_11earof tl,e Co111111011wcaltli. j Jmu~Ja1 , Clerk. F'onn 68-Rerlin. ��IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, to appear before t/,e Judge of tlte Count_y Com'! of Rockin,tr/,a111 Coun(v, at tl,e Court-House, --~::t o'c/oc!..·,a. 111. on tl,e fh ..JU1.a_~89 f,- da_y o/ tl,e_ . /1w;cu.,.{,/4 t ~C.,.'f Witness, JOSEPH nil ~-~day{!/. da_yof agai11sl , to testijj, and tl,e trut/1 to SaJ' in bel,a/f of tl,e Co111111011wea/tl, wlzo sta11ds c/rarged witlt and iudicled for And tltis .. Court next, being t/1e!L f at ro ,... ~'lo/ .sl,alt not omit under tl,e pena/1)1 of S. 1Vf..~SSERLEY, And liave tlteu and tl,ere tliis /,Vrit. .£100. Clerk of our said 189 J, and in tl,e 11 Court, at the Court-House, /lie 'frtlzJ'ear of tlte Co111111011wealtli. t/ilJl~~/ , Clerk Form 68-Rerli11. �~\4✓{_ t 0~ �ef file lo appear be.fore lite Judge f r- ' da_vqf tl,u J1~ 189J ·, lo lest{lv and tl,e !milt "'a Counf1' Court to Sa)' OJI ef n Co1111{1'. al t!te Co11rl-f-fouse, on l!tt· r- Court Me.i-1;Jei1wt!te ..Z, f be/ta(/ ef :J1~~ / ~, da 11of ~ ~ "'2°_::=;;:::_:;_d-"'di"C aad uuddcnao,ed p;:::::;, aud ~d~ And t!tis 7~_sftal/ 1 .. in 110 ·· ,,,fse omit, u11der lite pena/{11 qf £100. ,.U~a/7~ 1Vril. Rocking/tam TVitness, JOSI:PH S. 11/ESSJ:JU,J: r, . Defe11da11I. And !taz,e t!te11and t!tere I/tis Clerk qf our said Court, at t!te Court-House, lite �_L_ / t1 I �0 !!:~F~T:~ THE r AlE OFTH:o ~~ I ~HE You are !tereby C0/1/l/lal/ded to Slill//11011 COUNTY---GEEETING: a~ ✓ ~ \ to appear before !lie Judgl' oj t!te Co1m(11 Court of Rocki11g!ta111 Coun(1', at Lite Court-I-louse, 011 !lie f r-da)' af 11,,',, f'/~ Caurl 189'5, Lo les/1/J' and ti,~ lrul/1 to sal' 011bel,al/ 1a1 1 da~//erf ~ill v✓• ?:~1~ -~~· _ _°'__ c-0~11/r•e~J-'.~1~;;- o/ //,c:, ""JJ' '')'C ~ 7'JP ,:;/~, ~~ ~~ said Court, depending a11d 1111delrrmi11ed belli•ce11 ~ ~~-~~- ..... . ....... /)tjenda11!. 71 ,'-ind !!tis Tf7ril. d Plaintiff, Le .. slta/1 in no ,,•ise omit, 717/der t!te pe11al/._)of Witness, JOSh'Pff ,-. () da_v q/ 1 S. ,lfES.'-,J~-RJ_F,Y, Clerk 189j, q/ £100. .A11d lw,,e !!ten and !ltr:·e tl,is our said Court, at tl,c Court-House, t!tc and in !lie [1'1'l!t _11ear of f!te Co111111om,•ea/f!t. i 1 ~~· F , Ocrk Form 55-Berl111 �I LLus~ ad,/}~~ JL/t~~ d~~~~, '. �F V_RGI_ L TH NA_, E OFTHE001 0.1--~-EA-TH ~:,:~"~'~~HAM You arc lwrW:~,::~u~:~ C°,,~,~o:~ :;~~E:,:'.: ~f Roclcinglwm,, ingham,, to be taken from a list fw·nished U!J the Judge of' the Cowity C'ow·l of Rori, resicl ing renwte from, the plrtce whcrf. the offence is charfjed to hace been com,111,it- tecl, ancl qiudifiecl in rill other res/Jerts, to serl'I' r1s Ju.rors, to a/tend .'Lnd npper11· 7,efore thr• ~ Cou,nty Con1•t of Rockinfflunn cl:J-.L-e£0:"-L.. 7 of'~ ~ ~ Cow·t ne.vt, being tlte to serve as Jnrors cflt.. . .. ..cloy of tlir .... rnf 3 Connl!J, rd thf r'onrt Housn. on the . ... upon the tri{(l of f ~/,1u. r,ha,~ed with felony. ulncl tl1is they shall in no wise om,il, wdler the perwltu lwnr t/1pn mu/ of' -1::'IUO.• ind there the nmn,es of ai d persons ctnd this writ. WYtnes.,, IIouse, the 0 .j,1: ..~.. Jj rl(/!J of..i!Y..~ ...... ...... , ~ Cl,,k of ow· .,a;,/ Cow·!. .. 18f -3rintl in llie 11 c,t, 'i'th th, Cow·t year of' l/1e ~~~--·-d~~~ ;;;;C;;;;o;;;11;;;;1,1;;;;n;;;;o;;;;n;;;;l;;;;ce;;;;,a;;;;l;;;t;;;h;;;;,=;;;;..-~..;;;;;;....._-=,,;;;..... __ �... .... �T@ tz~e Sheriff of Rockingham. County. L 2 1 Lt �4 �INTHENAME OFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ii!LmEd~~~lffr::E to appear before the J,ulge of the Cou-nty Cozirt of Boclcingha,n th,fJ~L.. ..J1_fLe_~ _______ fA ______________ l8 J J, to -~hfJwcause if on the:L~ dny of Co~,-~ any r· j/{p 1 County, at the Court-House, boinq th, L.'l,~...day ______ crin, whyfr 1 of ___ should :n:s~11t~=:;;/~:·:::~ And hav~ thon and thero th~-;:.;,·. --Wit Ms~ J-1~:::;z__:; ] LJP.~------~S Clo;~ /Jm of ow· said Co1&rt,at the Court Hoi&se, the ________________________ day._of_ ....----i and in the 11 ~ th year of the Crmimonwealth. d.L____ ~_ 6 J' , ......OLERK. ��To the Sheriff' of Rockingham County. �r �,. T .L T T,7 NA_tE ,,, OFTHECOM J7iEALTH VIRG =A. .12.1 TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETil: G: ~ ~You are hereby con1,n1,muled to s1unnwn.J;;re, fioolcingharn, to be taken from, n 1ist fn,.nished .pel'sons of the Cou,nty of "~- I by the Judge of the Connty Crmrf of Rock f,1,gha1n1 resid i11;2reniote from, t/ie plrtce whCl'P t/,1,eoffence is cluu·gecl to hnue been coniniitteil, and qiialifotcl in all other 1·espPetR,to sPr11r' r1s ,i11,rors, to attenrl .'ind / /?.ml. C(flJfJ,tyCo1-irt (¥/' Rockinfjlwm £ .... ~a - ' .., · .rlffu of'. ,UfJ., ; ..L 1/ upon the trird of X jQ;- Conrt ne.i;t, lJring· the '- to serue n-s J7i]'()~ ~ J t1- '-'-u~ /Jpj'rn•p,fhr . day of the ('rmntv, at the Court Ho1ise, on thr .... r~ ___ c1.,_. Ctfl/JC(!I' L ) ii.. /Jluir_geclwith fellny. ;.Cthf.s .. tlteu slialt l"/J,no wise 0111,if.1rncler the penrtltu of -f' /0() . .1hu{ lwnP tl1P11.r1111I . tlt,ere the nfl111,esof .mid persons and this Wl'it. . . • 1 r" ~ ~ TI :tness, .J.. .•.cl / ...da..¢.2...<..k.c-. . . ... . . ... .. ___ .., ('le1·k, of Ol/7' sr1i-cl Court, rd t?:,eCourt r' ('/e,.k. �, ~J I ~ J.!hritt-?1 1Dh~ ,....·~ ~\ .~"- · '-ss 1 = Id\l)i._ ~ ~"\ 1'~~~ 1 ~ ;::, . ~ V \ /' / J '-1 ...a L, 1r, VLl. I ~· -1·1~ ~ """ ~ ' ~~~ uUA-,lJO.t <i'~ 's. · ~~-r t..~p _,a I' ~ ,J U2~ l,,(, ' ~ t ·, ~- ~ Ir . . ~ '" "~ I·'i • , /41.\iLt- !l;~i.~ ' A .,.U,,U.,U' ,, fl -.k , I J,t, I I f J 7.;1f 'lJ_ ' �To the Sheriff of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the Cuu,r1,t!J of Rvc!cingharn, residing reniote f1'01n the plcwe wheNJ the off'ence is c/w,,·g·ert fo hrive beefl. com,m,ittecl, nnd in other respects qzialified to serve as Jurors, is f11,rnisherl yon, from, which nMn siunnioned by you to se, ve c1,sJnrors ....... . -··· .... ..... Tenn, 1szj Uo,,,,f of ;1/ke p4,e"!:J._nirP- iipon the trial of __ £.L,/(__/vt.£J ..C..../Jf/1A.... eha,·~e,! with felony. ,et fo,. the of the Coanty yoJ; s)fll ~,- day of the . the Coanty nf omnfr/,, be inf! the .... fl . a "";'pJ. .f)l_ ��. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKI~GAMCOUNTY--GREETING: ~ . .!l:w-a .._ You are he1·eby conHnnnded to s11,111,m,on Roclcin_ghcun, to be ir.1,J..;en from n 1ist fnrnishNl _7,et·s011,a of' the Cou,,zty of' bu thP, kl}& 7ff7i'I@ Cowity C:ow·I of Rook i11,_ghan1,, resiclin_g l'e1note fr01n the pl rice whcrp, the nff'cnce is chnr}fed to haue been co111.,mittecl, ancl qucilifiecl in all other res7,ects, to sen·f ns Jnrors, Connty Conl't of Rockintfh11m ~1.-w,t.. to serz-e as Jnrors to attenc-l ;tnd ~71er11·he/ore tlw f.& ... Cowztu, at thP Conrt Haus", on t/1,f ..... C'onrt """"• bdngpe 11710nthe t,,i,tl of' kfv< day of the .:Z,,fr- '71' o(~,.<A,,_;(_ ~J lQ.cJ//1.,1_,_ "(} .l8ff 3 .. . ..... . .. ohnr_ged with felony uf.1ul Lhi8 they sl1all in 110 wise 0111,it, wuler the pennltu of --1::.' IUO .• d11,1{lir1,11p, t/1rn unrl there the names of safd persons nnd thi.s writ. . TVitnes,, ~t1-•m'4;f"·'~;x ...... , ('/erk of our sahl C'onrl, at t/,e Cou,rt 181. lj y f711. f' =_..=;;;;;;;.__.,.~----=:;;;~i!:.'J.=~L~~[ Honse, the ..c,t.,,.w... cloy of'_.A.tA....J ('mnmon1ceal th. ~ r111,tl in f/rn 11 Ofh uer11·of' the .. I ('/erk. �'· i CL; Id· ½ a;_JL;t tl.,c,)./ffJ. f:d-4 ' �I THENAMEOFTHEOOMMONV\TEALTH OFVIRGINIA, 'I'O rau arc l,mby c,nnnaudd 'I'F.J:E SF.J:EEIFF la ·""""''" OF /"'- ,< EOC:KING-HA= COVN'I'Y---G-EEETING: ~;d-LJ:7,/~.z-< ..,--✓(/_ . 1, to appear before tl,c .fudge of lite Comz(v Court of Roc!.-ing/1a111Co11n(1 at Lite Courl-l-/011se, on L/1c e::JI?'- da)'q/t!te ,Y/4~~ CourL11exL,bei11gL!te /9'°;~vo//~L~~ T89--1, Lolcst!h a11d tl,e Lrut!t to sa_1011be/ta// ql 1 111 Ma.~ a cerlai11 111aller of 1·01dro·uers_1111 011r said 1 ~ L ~'7.~=~---c;...d and_ Court, ~O!--~ depending- a11d undefer111i11ed bef« ee11 1 _........ Plai11tijf, ~-~ h--~ / c.Ih_~~ ~ /)efendanl . .411d t!tis /~-y ..slwll I l'riL. Witness, .JOSEF H S. .lfl:'SS/;'/-?/,J:' Y, Clerk q/ our said Court, al !lie Co11rf-lfouse, lite fl- 1 da_1 of/ in r 1w 'il'ise omit, under !lie pena/(1 of£ 4~-YY- 1 V r89J) 100. .-ind !tm•e t!tm a11d L/1erelliis 1ca/l/1 . and in l/1e Tr Ytl, year of Ilic Co111111om, ...//.~"=o/ i• * ,Oak Fonn .~s-1-lerlin. �• '. \..,._ I �THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA) fl{} li!~ §!J~~i~~ c9.~!'J§.,f!f J~!!cl!Jl <§0 '1/$§,-.,g!}~llJ!11€-: You are hereby commanded k h:aLt~-.;:;_c, to summon __ _f/1/(_ _ __ _ _ . to a l'P'" ,. bef~,e the J ".'.lget!;of'the County Court of Roc~i og ham Cuu;1ty, at the Co/rt ~-Io.use,on the la-: f_la.L- _of - 18,J, to answ saiLl Court_ -- an L:c__ - .f..L{~t-'\court next, being Wict. of rnut the Grand !d'_n-LA~£-1___ / Jnry, ---· . D found ---- thej_S_ ___day at the of4Ll£.,L1!:::,. G/~~J:_iei_.·m last, of ---------------------------------------. I �.. �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, TO T:H:E S:H:E~ OF ROCKING:H:AJ:v.I: :J}i !'J,i ltl,J You are lierebJ' com111auded to s111m11on to appear be.fore tlie .fudge of the County r' ~ :..i1Uvi. o' loc1·, a. 111., 011 the~· L. ,.L ..IL . /, If- day <!f-~ lh~ of {?ocking-/1a111Count_y, at the Court-House, . at 10 JI,.._ ti cv1•.rt. Court next, bei1zg-the lj.Y,'daJ' of 189 3., to lestijj, and !lie trutlz to sa)' iu behalf of !lie Co111111omuea/tl1 af(aiusf for ,fl;;t.j sllall not omit under the penalf:y of £roo. Tl//itness, .JOSJlPH r- rrr da_y o/ t!te/Y~P-f w/,o ,taad, :nor,red w;th and;ndiEled And tht's <;01~1J ' COVNT-Y---GREETING: S. ,MESSERLEY, And have tlzen and tliere this l1Vrit. Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-House, the f/ ~L ...... , I 89 , and in tlze r r f' tit J1ear of t!te Com111onwealth. d V · f ,J/J~.uA.2.t ;! , Clerk. 11 Form 68--Berliu. �Ll ) rt 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/. 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 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Eaton Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Felony Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage and felony assault. 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_007 Eaton Spitzer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_041-commonwealth-v-charles-beard.pdf d2ae93fd5c707ca72346280ebc22b2f4 PDF Text Text �~ - ·t1 ~ -- - .l - {.{ - ' - {,. 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I +-/-:-)-.,f.:7" 7 ~- ~-----~ ~ ~ ~' _,- 7.1 .- ~L1i T:rf 7 ---:V, '1 'I- 4::r~ h_,-r )-, 1~ ~- -#r~ ~H t ~ -r + (, c/ 1-r--i~ ..,6 'J~~ry " ����' �.. .. � 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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Charles Beard 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_001_041 Beard Cave https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_015-commonwealth-v-chapman-shiflet.pdf bd04d03eed4b18b7157490821e7578bc PDF Text Text �I ��,. .... . r. --:.- ... ... • \ . ' l: ... . l > ) . ... ~~ ,z~LJ / ..,- ?~ /r-/{_ /y$3 .... . ;/'XL:~.,-,,-.~ ~"'/4(da, ----. , --- S;U· ��~/4-U V" /,, � 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 1833 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Chapman Shiflet Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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_001_015 Shiflet https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_036-commonwealth-v-catharine-davis-shifflett.pdf 978261b698fda2f73bb3338b51a3ee4e PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,} ROCKINGHAM Cou~TY, to wit: ~:.@..Jic./L«.7.A J. 1 .. .... . , a Constable of said county: WHEREAS, ..S .../4? .... .c.;'~2i,; ~("~--··:the said county, bas this To .. complaint and information tfJ. ...~t,..;f.£« ..~ .........l. ...a Justice of the said county, that ..~ .. ✓-.l0 ..~..~~~~.1:.½ ..d/4.;,i fe -~✓.~."~ 'Y:.t1.£VU-1 on oath before me, ... ..tf..v/../l ~~···:i)··?.v.0_~~ ~ c.{c:~11 ecy ... t~--Ll ... 4 J,•• of the said county, on the .....Jj.~ ..J .& .. day made C~.~~17~.~ .................... dayof.~~···~··~£.L189~ .0.--.vLt.A..Ad:.V~~. ..~ ..;.!1/.~... ~.4..lN~l.l:'.~.";z ... , inthesaidcounty,did e~M:;1.-:ii:~/7(; , Pf ~~ ...4!:-t.t?(__ 1ti;_4v/21'1t:1i~···!.A,}/1 ¥-.W.lfv.'.~ ... ~ ..Ci ....7tf.-<✓.7:.t.i..~J....A.-::\.,p.~~.!..l..✓.&..... d.~.~£ ..:4.-/ ..A: ..l ~... 4:.~.? .....fL ... c~ ..~T.~1-..-1. ..-../7,L,:e-l<~~~.{ ...c..4.-::.Y.!.F~f-(.l(q c...l&... ~.;7..4~.~·····?I~ .... ~ ..~~..t.7.... ~.~J.'v.~ ...2..~r!:t.J_.f_ ...A--.t:l.« ..✓.{.1_t~~1~~!./...4.::/.fa.•··'··········.. /~a..~ .. 1zct1zt~·ti/1::4{JM~~ifl}f ~::i~j_~··:L~/f:}! ~~tl!J~;J7&Jif-£t-··~·9'~ These are therefore, apprehend and bring _,{C:?kv/~:~, in ie name of the Commonwealth of Virginia; to command you forthwith to before me, or some other Justice ..$..t::v..~ .... ~..~_:I~ ~~.//~.~: of the said County, the body of the said ../4,~4.//..,./4.,.d..4..!-'.~ c.tthlNf<-<-~ I to answer .the.Cid complajnt, and to be ~arther ~ealt with ac~ord:i1:_g to law. 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Jft,JQ ...£ cvlt--<. ,,C.A A-<..$( Ct>-<.-~ ✓/£17 _,,.l[J_J Jc'..L eu,;~--a-c _./!-It~· fa~tvt e,c = -;f"l A,,'1..-(_ µ t:\_~.,M/0-<- ~A ·VL( ~ ~_.L,,(: '1r;_~ ~A "du ./L&7--., ~ d. 7/A,e•/J{ IX a ~ff~ J 4/W/4 ?- g(._ _ ~ ✓4n. ./E "</ 7 /4{~~ tJt~2J. 6$~·~ci!PC > 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/. 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. Catharine Davis (Catharine Shifflett) Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Abusive Language Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor abusive language. 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_036 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_015-commonwealth-v-cain-smith.pdf 3dfbf168fe4e318801d7c4af59188af0 PDF Text Text ,j ~ u 7£ l <); t,: J.,_,,'j't;, ,,__J/u) )J l) f(.,e <? ~ ( t• l l<. t /I.< fr//, , f )/ J £7lt.n /6 #</f'<;,y '/> ~, / E; l ,J,. t /'L-r. 1._ //('-L ) ~e 1 da -,,, rl o-//d:" ;l_~ @c~ l d I , J-\_ l ~ ~)' f r '-ft;'t<. fo /~ :f/7 A.. /<tfrr,z~,r c-1 ~cl )>(~Jll'-"a.C 9 -j( . ~ J t;;c.,, :,1 ,CI ( j .I£ {•/ ) 5 ) l < -,__F < t,,-~,} R Z-t )--~ CC'-« ~ 1',l . 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TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUN'PY--GREETING: ;:-- !l You, are hereby c01n1nanded to :su,nunon ..:JwJ ................ _penons of t1ie Gowdy of' I Roclcingharn, to be taken from, a, li t fnrnished by the Judge of the r'ounty Conrt of .Rock in_gham,, resid in_g renwte fron1 thr /Jlnce wherr the offence is char!Jed to have been conw1ittecl, and qiiulified Connty in clll other re.~7Jrctg,to .~P1Tr> ru Jnrorg, to attend .'ind rlf)/Jer/1' Cow•t of Rockin!Jhr1111 County, at tlu· Conl't Hou,.~e.on the .........'d..:.... , (, /4~ ('7Jnrt ne.vt, being· the ......./.4¥C{.,c If' to serve as Ju,r01·s upon f;he trirtl of hav<A before tl!P day of the / 1l11u of' Jiw~.. .. .......... 18f l/ (! • , ~. charged with felony . •ind hi,; they :;hall in no wise omit. woder the penalty of'£ 100 .• J.n,{ huve thPn a11d there the nam,es of said persons and this writ. H,u:•::,>t :!::i::-=-..-:• ,:;:.':,::;•;,:•:; ~•:; ';;:::: :~::: r'01nn10nweal th. 1 /' ,.. !!. c>l ~ ~Cl'k. �~ ~0- " ~ ~ .......... ~JZ , ' ~ ~ ~:'\ i~ "90, ~~ ~ . �o the Sheriff of Rockingham County. The following list of persons of the [!ou,nt!J of Ruckinjham, residing remote from the place where the of)'ence i ch11,rgerl to hrwe been comm,ittecl, nnd in other respect1S qiialified to serve as Ju,rors, is f11,rnisheri uo11,,from which uou shall take the VeniN1 nun, sunimoneci bv you, to serve as J11,1•ors11,pon the trinl of. .................................................... charged with felony, .-et for the j,,y, /7 · i.. · .clay .0 n J..Ju . ofthe 7&-v0//.,,t4A. 1J. ��TOTHESHERIFFOFROCIGNGHAM COUNTY. T!te fol/owing list of persons of t!te County of Roc/dnJ;l1am, residi11g remote from t!te place w!tere tlte offence is charged to have been committed, and in other resprcts qualified Lo serve as Jurors, is f1trnis/1ed )IOU, froi~t whicpyou trial of~ fortlie.~ sha tal~e tlte Veniremen sumnwned ,e)I 1 you b_,1 to serve as· Jurors . . .. da_voft!te~~ Ir- , 1, charged wit!t fe/on_,1 set Term, r8'/S-, da_,1of 1 ~LL upon Lite .:ft~--~ a oft/1eCounl_y .. ' I8j-C, /Cf 5/Y<~R.'~. ~~-tl-- lk,._j_ 1, m,tfr !ft_-~ t La,,_ a a. ,;,_i_ ~- I ~ Form 84-llerlin. �• • �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMON-iVEALTH CFVIRGINIA. TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY--GREETING: You are hereby c01nmaru l eil to sw11,1non ~~€A.A.--~ Eoclcinghcun, fiPl'Mn,, of /-lie {)011,11,ty of .. to be taken from, a 1,ist fu,1·nished bu the ,lnclJJe of' the County Conrl of Roel.: injfham,, resiclin_g rernote f'rom, the 7JIw:e iuhere the offence is chnrjJed to have been c01nm,ittecl, anil qualified Co1n;f in all fJther rexpP('t.,, lo w:,rvP r1s Jnror.~. to attend Court of Rockingl,mn J.rl-/4:16~. .. . Conntu, ref t/1(' Uonrt H~sr. ('ow·t ne:r;t, beinJj the to serve as J·u,rors npo11, tliP triril of I tuirl appem· /Jefore the cJ?.. ..e__ ....rlnu on the .... 1 . r/r1)! of'5-cl.,ua,.ur of the ..........lsfC ~ ~4-. chcirgecl 1vith felony . •l,al thi;; they shcill in 110 wise omit, w~der tlw pe11,alty of' .. t: LUU. ✓ind hr:we then and. there the nam,es of-said. persons and thi.s writ. Witn~•l!7Jf➔ Lk:~ Honse, the. clay of. .... C01nmonwealth. ===-~~~-~~ ....... _, Clerk of om· scii-d Court, at the Court ., 8f r-:- ruul i,n the l 7 - J/".J(.·'},j zf th yenr of' the j . Cle1·/,·. �l ... J j �to appear before the Judge of the County Court o'if'!r, a. m., on th, 4B _'C/!.ab~...... ···-;/' day of I/". 189 ~to ef Rockingham Co1m{J1,at tlie Court-House, ;J.J,,"""&( ., . . at IO '!.- doy of Court n,xt, bring th, / .. testijy and the trut/, to Sa)' m behalf ~._f!),((W~----···-···---·---------··---·---------------------····································---••·····--·-···-·-- ef t/1e Commonwealth ·--------····-·-······ agamst .. ·- ······-···-··-··-·-··················-········-·····················-··············--n=···~········ who stands ;)-arged with and indiiledf 1 And this ·~··-·-···- ,~ Witness, JOSEflP -··---·····-···· day ~ or )U ~ shall not omit under tlie pena/{1 qf £, oo. .'/11d ha.•c tlien and there t/,is IVrit. 1 S. MESSERLEY, Clerk of our said ef... . ---«·7·················-··-·-····•·····, 189cr;- . and 111Ilie 1 Court, at t/1e Court-~louse, the r !/1 1•caro/ the Co111111oml'ealth . .Jn~. , Clerk. Fonn 68-Rerliu. �� 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 1894 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Cain Smith Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault and battery. 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_015 McShane Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_045-commonwealth-v-c-w-viands.pdf c46c3a11421d2c20fef11ab3b374a9d5 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, } ' TO-WIT: ~d~ ··············d~, ...<?d/J.~ 1•0............. W1'EREA~, complamt\nd .................... . onst,iblz of said, Uoi~nty: .J:l.e.4d,~···,······· ., ........... of the sarn county' 111format10n on oath before me, .... has th is day made .......... a Justice of the said county, that -·················•d.~.&~ ........................................................................... . ;~i~cl~~4~~ ···--·······-·--··················-----·--····-·············-----·········-··················--··--------------···-······ -----------·········--·········-----···············-···---·······---- -·······---·-------------------------------······················-·········· ----····················-··························································---·····-···························································································································· These are therefore, and bring in the name of the Commonwealth before me, or some other Justice /1/, ··············-·······--··-··. • •• J..•• ~ of Virginia, of the said County, to command you forthwith to apprehend the body of the said ................................................ . (21.,. . ••••••••••• ~~ ································································································································•····························· to answer the said complaint, and to be farther dealt with accor"cling to law. And you are required to snmmon . :~ ..... ~ -··~~~Ll.~ ..... dL:: .. :.L7····J--td. .... Y.;,./:..~/~ .....d~ ..-....:. , ,.. ) 0 .../4)....... , ..J ;;·,··········································································································· ~~.t.1 f~ .. v I to appear and kive evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, /• ~ I on the examination Given under my band and seal this ............./ ..'.':::~....day oL ...;(.-2..,.~············..in REGISTER PAINT, HARRISONBURG VA, ~ touching / the said offence. the year 189p. ...... ................................. (..d..,. ..f..~~-,<···-'····················J- P. [SF.AI,.] �Com 711 o11,11•Pr1lf/1 / fArrestWarrant. E ..;ecnted ff!,{, bu r,,rrrstin_g 1/nd 11•ifhin wmTant ife/,i,11e1·in_g tlu boify of____ ..'.____ • ..c~ /?-_ /f hefore __ r 1, Ju,sticr mid hy nanied /. of Rookingl,mn Cou,ntu s1rnimoni,n_g thr u·ithi,n 1,11i,fness138-in _______ d r1,!f of _____ ,_ '- pe 7·son, this ·- ---------___ __78,9____ _ --------------- -·-······-------·········--------. -- ····-Constrrbleof Rocldnxltam ~-+-- Cmt17t)', ����.. ��) � 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 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. C.W. Viands Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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_045 Campbell Viands https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_028-commonwealth-v-c-w-vandergrift.pdf b7825a4df9f72a622f95281c5e0f0a1f PDF Text Text ,&Z "}~~ -If~~~ IL~ ~ ~ iz-~ t,,..•,.--y-- -t~'i_ b~j1k,u;J - ~ -6~~ - ~ - J/.~ • , {/4,L_(bAu~.1 //~ -l~ -~~uv0--twd~--i;_:_,;1-~,__.:_ JtZ t•-=--lffs/\a.J-tV~ ~ ~ ,t,~ ).---/4~: 7 6~\ 41~£;,. tlad· ~ k.- ~ ~ /dtua~ _ { r " ~ ~ =1'-ufwdl:.. L-~--~ ~ i ,,:._~ ~ z HA/Z/2/Z/•~~ ---- ~ ~ ~ ._.:_ b~--a_,,j~--~L_- ~)~ tv'·-r~~ �- - __ ...___ -- • � 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 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. C.W. Vandergrift Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. 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_028 Vandergrift https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_070-commonwealth-v-c-j-roberts.pdf a8ccf4712ce658561046ea7db7f7f3d4 PDF Text Text �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/. 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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. C.J. Roberts Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. 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_001_070 Roberts Williams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_003-commonwealth-v-conrad-reed-bayers.pdf 8d99c548d62edaaf233b2eeaaf1ac37e PDF Text Text �. I /I , ' r r, / t I I --r t { .)t ( C I .. . I I L ., ~ '\ ' ) -r -l ~~ ~~ . l r ~ -t 4~_,,,-,~~ ~-~ - l ~ ~ l 'l·t~,~ -=----~~------ b-"'::'- / /, � 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 1893 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Benjamin Conrad, Carson Reed, and Luther Bayers Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_003 Bayers Beery Conrad Reed https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_025-commonwealth-v-b-d-avis.pdf 5d5321173669ffdecf6a7a0a17594dc7 PDF Text Text The Co1nmonwealth of Virginia, TO THI'~ERIFF 0! ROCKrNGHAM COUNTY, ORRETING: . 3:....,,.~. .................... ........ ................ ............ ................... . You are hereby commanded to summon.... ....•.... ,~;;:~~E).:iiii~:l~:,~~:~:'.::: 1'm,,. ksi.,jl u/~ ~ .......................... And have then there this writ. the ..~~.~.day Witness, of_~r·······'lS7..L-and ¥~ .~ £<="-' ··•··· JosEPH T. LoGAN, in the 97yet. Clerk of said Court, nt the Conrt- ITouse. o~he C a1monwealth. . .. .. ... .7 ,..d....~j:7.?0t'Ad,!·=···=···=···=···====C=.=C=.= �r- �te of' Virginia, Rocklngb8mCounty, to wit: 'l'he Jurors of the C-Ommonwealthof Virginia, and n;:attend the said Court, upo,; their in -Ix Col' TIIE ·Tr- Uoui:T 01' 'JIIE ~AID Col:N'l'Y. in and for lhe body of the Uounty of Rockingham onth present: That .. --~ ________________ _ ,I' .r day on the at -~~::xl:::;;;_:_8 -~ of __ _ /2M______ .,,,..,,,,,,,r>---, ~ in the said County wine, ardent spirits, ,n)nlt liquors. withoHt being lieensed monwealth AND THE cider and n mixture to keep an ordinary at such thereof, of Rockingham, to be drunk at the place, agninst by retail pl:.tce where sold, the peace and dignlty of the Com- Jur.oRs on their oath aforesaid, AFOHESAID, do further present: ------------------·-----------------------------------------------------------------------------On the day aud year aforesaid, ture thereof, to be drunk at the place where sold, without being Junons AFORESAID, on their oath licensed That---~ at,,ii}(;s_,--~----t/-:1.-~ ~ did sell by retail wine, ardent spirits, malt such place, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth THE sell of Virginia. in the said Uounty of Rockingham, AND did liquors, cider aud a mixto keep an eating-house at of Virginia. afore~aid do further present: 'l'hat -~ ,,.:,-ie'~~:··~·.·.·····;;;;;; ;h;;::•, ti~,::,:;":~~:~,.:~;:::' ardent spirits, ni-:;:~:~~r Court of said County a certificate and a mixture that his place thereof, without of business is a convenien~ sale of liquors and that he is a sober person of good character, a liquor merchaut from the County and suitable place for the and ,Yithout having obtained a license as to sell by retail wine, ardent spirits, malt liquors, cider, and n. mixture thereof, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth This Indictment having first obtained ------~-+~_-----------_____ ·--------- of- v_ irginia._0 is found on the evidence of_ _____ £. a witness sworn in Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence . • �,. . '. '-- ,• .. \ .... 1 ' " ' \ J \ �State of Virginia, RockinghomCount,-,to wit: 'l'he Jurors of-the -IK THE Cot:KTY Uomn OF TIIE :C:AlD CoUN'l'Y. Commonwealth of Virgi11ia, in and for and now attending the said Cou ·t, upon their oath present: That __L',,..,,-__,,"---: ~th}~/\~"%~ if»'~,~~ ____ ,,_____ .. _ in the said County wine, arderit spirits, malt liquors, cider and a mixture withoHt being licensed ~ho:ld~1~ham, did sell by retail thereof, to be drunk at the place where sold, to keep an ordinary at such place, against the peace and dignity of the Com- monwealth of Virginia. AND THE Junons in tho·,.;~ ~;::::;; on their oath aforesaid, A'E'OUESAlD, do further present: ;;;;.;i;,;~:~,.~;;::i; :;,':;,;~'.:;,::'.d ,::::,::::::.;:::i~,~:~~ ture thereof, to be drunk at the place where sold, without being licensed such place, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth AND t;._ TIIE Juiwns That_--~~ AFOTIESAlD, at of Virginia. on their oath afore~aicl do further present: d.lJ;;;;;;,~~:;;;; lo keep an eating-house That~ dt:.:?_ - ,:'.~ tl~o~,::Y"":~ ;~::,::::.:•;~'."·a:: ;;\I~;~;: ~ ardent spirits, malt liquors, cider and a mixture thereof, without having first obtained from the County Court of said County a certificate that his place of business is a convenien~ and suitable place for the sale of liquors and that he is a sober person of good character, and without having obtained a license as a liquor mercha11t to sell by retail wine, ardent spirits, ma~ liquor., cider, and a mixture ti., the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgin)a This Indictment is found on the evidence of_ ___ £} (}; v---;} Lt;!-~ __ 'YJt__ ../~~- a witness sworn in Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. against �I -• ' ,I _, ' ' .",. • • I ' .. ~ f_ ' ~ f � 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 1872 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. B.D. Avis Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Sale of Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol. 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_001_025 Avis https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_067-commonwealth-v-b-franklin-lafferty.pdf 1a502e63035010ae908ebf6ba2645586 PDF Text Text �I I ~~ t l ~ ~~ ~ • ' ! J ~~ ~ L., 'I ~ ~ ~ ✓ 1~ ~ ~ \ ~ i - r"fij; ~ /\;l} ~~'rJv 1-.,-i v "' ~:'7'17,;J}fl.Jt _ ~Y1,1 .... · Jr~ »7-:_r~l'I l.::'."l7f"ir}: J Inf ...._ ~~°/ 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/. 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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. B. Franklin Lafferty Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. 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_001_067 Lafferty Rogers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_004-commonwealth-v-arthur-lay.pdf 8f291ca94238982adb567dadd21ecfd9 PDF Text Text OCT 1932 COMMOffl\LTH v. ARTHUR LAY - Felony fJ. (murder) �7 �Commonwealth of Virginia: . You are hereby commanded .·//f, To e Sheriff of Rocking ha to s11-1nmon ....a>. ............... ....v. . ..'t:r~~····· .......'....t:!l.t. ..9{'.:.... ~~::::::::~:~::~:~,::•::~~ to appear before the Judge of the fjcuit atk-'t,;Jock, a. m., on thef]J:J;;iy Court of at the Court House thereof, of. ............. . to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commo wealth before the GRAND ·························/Jt.~ .....~ ............. ~.. 19 ~ ,;z.---- JURY . .............. . and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. . ... ..shall not omit under f1enal!J1of £100. And this .. there this Writ. P a L. PRESS, HARRISONBURG, VA. And have then and �ft )( g C: 113 U --~ _:____ ___ 1/7 ..;____ _L,........_ ___ ~--~- �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginiat Rockingham C~u-~ 1. To-Wit: )/J ~ ~ 8 ·~ · , To JIV- 0 a Constable of said County: Whereas, {j!Dl'IA. - f5iu ~~~~aid County, has this day made complaint and info~ioo-oJl---¢h bef~_C~J _______ '-:_-_-_~-=--=--=---=--a Justice of the said County, tha(d:.-E-_---t::--u---J~~--,,,{__e--y-------s~7'9------------------of th ounty, on t~e~/ ~ daJ\of_~-------.-' lW~ in the said County, did ~:J.-e/4 These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bri befo~r s - other Justice of the said County, the body of the said to answer the said complaint and to be fu to summon____ er dealt with according to law. And you are required .. '\ to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this )- ¥ day �Commonwealth Commonwealth vs. the Defendant and costs found Arrest :;rrant LL-0£...'................... ~.. --- Judgment That } guilty and fined as follows: Fine Clerk's Executed the within warrant ing and delivering the body of Fee Justice's 7 ... ~ ... ~ ...... . 1~.~·~·~····· Fee Arrest Summoning Witnesses by arrest- 3,..J.-O. Witness Attendence Total ...... &~ and Mile~ r?a..~ .7.::.t.:.~. I- <j" ~ moning ........................................................... . of Rockingham the within ... ~ ............. . Justice of the Peace. ~ ~ ~ ~<.... &4-A~ ut(_._,. before a justice Coun,ty, and by sum- named witnesses in person �and acknowledged themselves to be Commonwealth ~~..~ ..~ .. ~~~~ to be levied of their respective wealth of Virginia goods and chattels, rendered, of Virginia tll5m ?f 0 ($5~ ()(J ~ . Dollars, lands and tenements, each in for the_ -use of the Common- and they each severally waved their homestead exemption to their re- cognizance; yel upon this condition: That if the said ... ~........~ .................shall the Ci,cuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse~ CJ!:~ ... 7..Y.. ..!J.. ..~.. persooally ~before County, on the ..../ ......... day of the., 7....... day of ........ ~............., Term thereof, being the ..../. .. 19~.~d heard, at such other time or times to which the proceedings and before any court or judge hereafter the said charge, . may be continued having or holding any proceedings and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia in connection concerning ............................................. whereof the sajd ~.~~······ c • rged, and be bound under said recognizance declared void by order of a competent or further with a certain stands until the c_harge is finally disposed court, then the ~bove 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 affix my signature ~~~.""·~ ...... 7" .. ..................... , 19 ..r1!. ... ~---L/ this ....... /.~ .........day of.................................... . ��COMiv10NWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTYOF ROCKINGF..AJ\1, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand and now attending their oaths 1932, in said Floyd Fultz, of said jurors said against in and for Court do present that County, County: at its October Arthur feloniously the peace the County of Rockingham term, Lay, on or about did kill and dignity upon 1932, July and murder 21, one of the Conrro.onwealth of Virginia. This indictment / Dr. F. L. Byers, Daniel, ✓ Moubray, Layton Nevnnan, witnesses to give evidence. Morris, is found on the testimony V v· Nora Morris, Isla Morris, w. E. vLucas, sworn in Court Geo. Lawson, and sent before of R. v V w. Mc- Bernard V' and S. F. the grand jury �Murder Commonwea 1th v) Indictment Arthur Lay ~..r' ~ ?>~~\ Felony Uctober term, 1932 ~-T~::.l: rf~ ~ Foreman Witnesse1.R. W. McDaniel ,Dr. F. L. Byers \!Nora Morris V Isla Morris ✓ Bernard Moubray ✓ Layton Morris ! • E. Lucas Geo. Lawson ✓ S. F. Newman D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney .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 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 1932 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Arthur Lay Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. 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> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_004 Fultz Lay https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_046-commonwealth-v-archie-webster.pdf c0aa6bbe621d9f016bc8f9fae9eb8e54 PDF Text Text Virginia., Rockineh"¼r,1 County, to wit: In the 7he j•t.i:-orc cf Coi:uity dignity the County Cr•1.'.rt o:f sai0. 00:m..v-:onwealth of Vi einiu:in Co1mty: and _for the b~dy o. o.f th-=.: Cor11-rr.on ;real th. And the jurors aforesa · r ., ~tT•on t ,ir oat, so,Jafo-P~a.1. l, do /'u.:r.ther. l)resent . . ,.J ,- o f~~ ~. that . . ..., .. . J,j,~ .. . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . on th "Qay .......... county, said tz1e ~ lr in 1 l~)on one. a 3 1.id _____ ..__..., •... A,.,__ ~ vy;__~ ~--.-==~; ~-/ f7.~ 7!-. ~~ .. did 77~.. ·v···· ~ .. ~-··. · n . n t ...ere , to. anrl ,1 irn . .. the af' 1, £ ... ~- + ,., --c...1 99 c... , •ln ,-.' ..J.. .~ke ..an , f;Sanl t inteqt .r.aim,n;_sfugurt·,: {; o .Ji:~ t1w said · ,:m:Jln n.nd ~ ~ ~ tw..::.L ~ ~ ~ ~ &~ @~- with 111 10 ti ~-~, 'Y<!e~.~- ~d«_ ~-, ff~ �1llf?~~ ·_-~~ ~ ~ ~ i ~t, ;.r rJ-. . . . ..... . -. . . . I .. ~ �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA, I 89 tj, and _t I __ in the I !LL{i!tyear of tlie Commonwealt!t. }JJ.,.~'[ , Ckrk. Vorm 68-Berliu. �~~ �TOTHESHERIFFOFROCKINGHAM COUNTY. T!te following list qf persous ef t!te County ef Rorkingliam, residing remote.from lite place w!tere lite offence is cltarged to ltave been committed, and in otlter respt'ds qual{fied lo serve as .furors, is furnislted you, .f:om w/!Jclt you 51Jall.ljf Lt?k~eu Lltte Veniremen sum11wned b_1•you Lo serve as .furors upon the trial qf ~r-~ 1. ---11----~ ~J 1:':'tfl""'ft::r· '""" "" 2-g 9,-L j/ .for Lite da_vqf tltt-4 f £+L J_t - :J,~t__ !J::R.LJ ,J~ ~ @_ j~ ~- qft/ie Co1m{1' )f;;J;i',,n Lu, ,n,Y ~ ~fltJ~eL- ~Jj+ ~j{<~ Tenn. r8'j;/, set ui~j}LU«J J{ gJi 1' l_,__, ~- cj/-,~-~ . clw,:g-ed unlit felony, 1f fr:n_~ J+j ~ ~ 111~ /J--mfllf~L, Form 84-Berlin. �--,-, �/N'1-so11so/ the com,~,, }ou are l,ereby co111111a11ded lo sum111ond~~ !tam, lo be fakeu from remote from a lis!fur11islied ef th, Co1111(1'Court q/ to attend aud appear before the Cow,~J' Court the Co1111(1'Court House, 011lltr T/r : J- q/ Rockingham ~~ ,89 J lrnn·,·a., /um., day ql llib:1 I ~"·'J!_ ,..,.j- ~ ../}If-~ Rorki11g- Rocki11gl1a111. residh1g the place where the offense is c/1arged to ltm•e been co111111ilted,and qual(fied respects, to sen•e as Jurors. 1,,;uJ[l!r b__vlltr Jud,[;'(' q/ in all oilier Coun{1'. al Court 1#1-!t'/, upau i/,c lr;,1a( rl,m~Red 11•it/1(e/01{1'- . /11d this lltc_,, shall i71 110 1,•isc omit. 1111dcr Ilic pe11al{1' of £100. .-ind hm•e ll1e11 and there Ilic 11a111('s q/ said persons a11d !Iii., ,,•ril. /l'iluu,JJ ~ Jiau.«·. 1/,c /)..A, da,• qi • ¾µ,;): Clerk of our said Court, al Ilic Court If , r89/ and in tl,e r 2-L-, ,,ear qf of tlu· Co111111om,·caltli. Clerk. �• 1 ~1~ 1 i~ u]~J �IN THENAMEOFTHECOMMONWEALTH OFVIRGINIA. TO TF.CE SF.CERIFF You a1'e ltereby commanded to swmnon !tam, to be taken from remote from a listfurnis!ted OF ROCKING-:E-IA.])✓.[ COUNTY persons q/ lite )~L 1 by lite .fa,d;t;e q/ ilte Co1111f_J Court q/ -GREETING-: ro1111fJ'qf Rocki11g- Roc/?ingitam, file place w!tere t!te offense is c!targed to !tai·e been committed, and qualified 1 Court of Rocldngl1am respects, to seri 1e as .Jurors, to affeJld and appear before t!tc Cou11(1 fhr County Court!!°'"'• bring on thr I 1~ "'!I 2-; £A1 j}°)' 1 LrJ J~, J --{)/f-~ day of ~J t!,IA '89 U .,lnd t!tis titcy sliall iu 110 iuise omit, under lite penalf_J1 j residing i11 all oliter Co1111(1',al COurf,,,,,,, to'""' a, furor, upon th, trio/ of c/1a1:r;edwit/1.fe/011_11 . if £100. And !ta, 1e f/1e11and t!tere lite 1za111rsqf said !J.erso/ls a11d l/1is 71'ri!. ~ Witum,lJ House, t/1e '!l,)_, day qf ~....,.....,~J , Cieri, qf our said Court, at tite Court ,--.. , 189 and in lite r-2,;4 year of f q/ lite Com1110111f'eallit. Clerk. ����IN T'HENAMEOFTHECOMMONViEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ........................................... IL ...................................................................................................................................................... to appear before tlie Judge -···~r of th.e County Court o~ R~ck~tam o'clock, a. m., on the ...../.'!..~day ,89 nd_o q/ County, at t/ie Court-1--.fouse,at ro d!./......d? th~:···~·F·.'·:·········:····Court tptif!and /he 1=11, lo ,ay"' . 11ext, being tlte.. behalf of /h, of Commoawea//h aga,,,,/ ··················•·······=··'····-··"····a···········~···································•··················································-························ ;,?fl::/::~=::l:£:,;~ 0 -,ha//ao/:::::: ' vVitness, JO !· ~o·r...................... , J, EP.1-£ -····_/·~~day o.f..... ll~J!ERLE Y, Clerlt of our said 189 Court, at tlie Court-.House, t/ie and in t/ic Ir'{-tlt-year of t!te Commom;;•calt!t.. ....{T't~ttwuft , CM._ Form 68-lJerliH. ��IN THENA}E OFTHECO ONViEALTH OFVIRGINIA, ··········•·············································---- ------··········· ····························•····················-······································ lo appear before tlic Judge of the County Court of Rocki,~g-/iam Couuiy, at the Court-House, on the 7: 189 J, day ef t/,,;,U,,.J''1 Canrl j-bein~ 'J !Lfh"l4,J: ········~····j~ to test(/y and the truth to say on beliaif of. in a certain matter o.f controversy in our said .... (j................................. . Court, depending- and undetermined between :~d£it.;~::,~?!!!::l~~~' :~:·;~,:~~:~;~,~ ~;,~~:=;;~;: :,,~;,:::: T¥ril. vVitness, JOSEPHS. ._.24.. ~day(!( ..~'{/.~ MESSER LEY, ......................... 189 0 Clerk of our said Court, at the Court-I-fouse, the J• a11din lite 1'Lf/hy:ar of the Commonwealth. ···································d·J.··~··········• Cl,rk. Form 55-llcrli11. �..JO ~/r,lrdd::: (()~~-;d ~~.iLJ; Jk,._. b. Ir~ &--:!.Jrr;_n,_~ u cL.,, 'hia:il),., Jn,. cJJ!l,- fy~ -hi,~ z~- ~ ....g~ ~t~ }6_~, #~ J· 10✓ ci.~1:7 J-FJ,13~ ~-k l- 7Jd .J 0 a.,. 7_ fol-. L 7 ~ 1 . .JJrt!1'1. �Commonwealth vs). A.rohie Webster, 1 , alter itne Ste 1art, s for Archie ebster. Brid ewat r, ~retry E. Winston, • Emnet • il ii:>.s, Otho Wise, • • Aatti • Matilda MoCutohan Ste art, Gunna Smith, J a., • • • • • • lI IJ lt II �irl • • ����, � 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 1899 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Archie Webster Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. 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_046 Johnson Webster https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_063-commonwealth-v-annie-gay.pdf dae6a648f374804d8f78c5287afe9ce5 PDF Text Text �~ , ~ . ,s;,J ~ ~ "\J~ I ' " l ' ~ ~ ~ ' t lj ~ 1 J ' � 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 1892 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Annie Gay Subject The topic of the resource Felony Kept a House of Ill Fame Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony kept a house of ill fame. 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_001_063 Gay https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_054-commonwealth-v-albert-radford.pdf 166f6ba4f5b1759b4927a37bb4a51d71 PDF Text Text ����\ �7 d-e- l }~ 1'1 ' ,,,, 7 L~-<-~ C cc"~ G c~ /£~-0 1 r' ~hc_.4~ -., ' r V< (./~ / ~= .._ ,/c /' L-... 0 ~'d ~ ;{ Uc__ (~--u c~ f' .,,,--. -,,;,;L/l--t._ { /,dz'<- ✓· / =l ,// < ._ ~ k~~ .·~""' ,C,t1/"Cr. /~ l / ~~• , • ;';, ,; _, -z_.._ 2:-G 9" ,, < "'- 4 ~ ~ {) JJ-/ cV ~·~- 7 - s , L. . / /'i'-~ /{ - c_ / ~~·•Z'-L--= ~ __,(:u~~-<-..)-. 1 ) -, -~ // ~. =---.:i ~ , z:t:._ 2_.5~~~ -,~/7.'.rC ~~~,6---_.~~ Cr_c:d.· £_ , C:~z~ . 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Clerk. �• ��� 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 1891 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Albert Radford Subject The topic of the resource Charges Unknown Description An account of the resource Charges unknown 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_001_054 Radford