30 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_056.pdf 75a435d7b51dd86f942d93e926578252 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Newman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1839 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful gaming by playing cards. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_011_056 Newman https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_056.pdf 8c779285a0da12b43ef9aed5882cd427 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Nisewander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Nisewanger (Niswander) (alias Mr. Miller) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1815 Subject The topic of the resource Forgery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with forging two orders. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Painter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping the part of road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping part of public road in good repair. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Philips Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_006_041 Philips https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_027.pdf f44c1c5f2233f9836743e33b9fd8fae8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Pirkey Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1854 Subject The topic of the resource Disturbing an assembly meeting for the worship of God Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with disturbing an assembly meeting for the worship of God. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_014_027 Pirkey https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_054.pdf 6c180fbfc637a2c3f4ad402b95beed69 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Rader Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1814 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with fighting by assault and battery. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_003_054 Carrier Rader https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_042.pdf 0275a2108c39e696ae4eeef999ba3832 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Reed Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1825 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Stabbing Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony stabbing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_008_042 Reed https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_001.pdf 3e27da35630c3682c010fb9f370b859d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Reed Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820 Subject The topic of the resource Beating and threatening Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with beating and threatening. Dimissed Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_007_001 Reed https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_016.pdf d09286d35b05fcd67075676e5c7331dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Reedy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_006_016 Elger Reedy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_020.pdf 6a433d4930f8c230aa260b6f7cad4ab6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Showalter Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1860 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_020 Hess Mitchell Showalter https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_047.pdf 848d2f0514cbe85d221169e8545d4887 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Simmers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery and did beat, wound, and ill treat. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_013_047 Boyers Simmers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_037.pdf f42586c14e50ae0eb9eaaa05e7380244 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Simmers Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1832 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_010_037 Simmers https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_018_001.pdf 4f69a999bd67078801646f7a546614e8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_018_001 Ellinger Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_027.pdf e5dcebc3a7ac0e0adab410cf34facfe1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_013_027 Moore Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_076.pdf a3cc4d30b4e9bce5a8f202bffff14def Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Smith Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_076 Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/53935069a4a1b96768be50bb40391f7c.pdf 5e10496bd45453b2a321f8676d581686 PDF Text Text ST TE OF VIRGINIA , COUNTY OF IDCKINGH.AM, to - wit : . I n th e Circu it Court of sa i d Coun t y : The grand juro rs i n and for . the body of said coun ty of Rocki ri..gbam and n ow attend ing said court at its June term , 1922, upon t heir oaths, do presen t that t ler and Wilmer 'r ice within one year next prior to the . findin g of this indic tment, i n th e said coun ty of Rockin g ham , did unlaw fully manuf acture , sell, o ffer , keep, store a nd expos e for sal e, gi ve a way, transp or t , dispen se , solic it , adver tise and re c ei ve or d ers for arden t spirit s , a gains t the peace and digni ty of the Commonweal th of Virgi nia . This indic tment is found on the testim on y of J:-i:: illard , W. T. Rexrod e , and C. D. Fulk , witn ess es s warn i n court and s ent before the grand jury to give eviden ce . �Vio l. £ro . Act orn.rnonwe al th v . ) I ndic tme nt ) .b raham Stt± ckle r Wilm er Pric e - 0 ·'-i .li sdemeano r- June tenn , 19 22 . "0 ~ 0 t-1 :-• ... n +, •'-I "-1 A ....• 0 0 - ·'-i +; ~ true bilJ . For er.nan 0 0 ·t,_ 0 (i) Ir! ' an D. W. ·Earm ' Commonwe a l th' s At tor n e •'-i �THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE SHERIFF OF ROCKINGB AM COUNTY, GREETINGS: lA}_~--~{Lg___ ______ if_h9 be We command you, that you takc ____ found within your bailiwiok, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof on ___________________ _ , to answer us of a certain __ -~------------whe reof he stands indicted. And have then and there this Writ. Witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk•of our said Court .\ .,;;,"'t · ·'a,t the Court House the ---- ~ ~- - -- day of_ ___ the Commonwealth. --Jt~------, in the t!(_4,r year o~ tJ .-- ~ rf3.L. --- /J...L.-/_~ Clerk .. ,. �( . COMl\{ON'WEAL TH vs. w ~ ~& �r:rHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. 1'0 THE S H E RIFF' OP ROCKINGB Alli COUNTY, GREETIN GS : We command you, that you take __ ,~ ?:--_6:_~i__ S__Ji;~(t!:-_&'!'_ _________ if he be found within your bailiwic,k, a nd him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking·ham County, at the Court House ther eof ,m-..___ _ ____ __ ____ __ __ _ _ __ ______ ______ ____ to answer u s of a certai n _ _ k u _ ~ ____ wher eof he stands indicted. And have then and ther e this Writ. Witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the ___ /__,_~_ day of_ __ _~ - - -, in the 1 the Commonwealth. lY:._')_ year of �COMMONW EALTH vs. ' ~ I . �IA. TH E COMMONWEALTH OF VIR GIN All.! CO UN TY, GR EET ING S : 'l'O TH E S HE RIF F OF RO CK ING B ~ -- -- -- - - - -- ---- -- - - -- -- - --- -- - if he be vVe con una nd you, that you take __ _ _ ~ th befo re the ly keep, so that you hav e his bod y fort hwi foun d with in yo1:r bailiwick, and him safe _______ ____ _ at the Cou rt Hou se ther eof fit ________ Circ uit Cou rt of Roc king ham County, tJ . r . . of he stan ds _ __ cert ain ~~ --- --- --- --- --- wh ere __ ____ _________ ___ to ans,ver u s of a indi cted . said Cou rt ·wit ness J. F . Blac kbu rn, Cler k of our - - -- - -, in the t _y:,P.. yea r of day oL -1-- ~ And hav e then and ther e this :Y9-t. at the Cou rt Hou se the _____ 1 the Commonwea lth. g_~- = �COMMONvVEALTH �In the Nam e of the Commonwealth of Virginia: ing: To the Sheri ff of Rock ingha m Coun ty, Greet 24.J . ....... £... ~~"✓-- -1< . . ••••••• L£..-,. ....... . Yp u are herb y comm ande d to summ on ....... ... l ' ' ' 1/J,{_e, ····~· ·· adlL ..L .....• ' ··.·· ....' a,;. .... . .• .a ········· ::~:±~ :~::; ~: .:~r··· ·<Ja·. ~ • • • - ~ ·: at 10 o'clo ck, t of Rock ingh am Coun ty, at the Cour t Hous e, to appe ar befor e the Judg e of the Circu it Cour -1 , to testify and the truth to say in ...... day oL ..; ..0 ...~ :k-f-·· ······· · · ·· · ····· · ········ ··· ·····19 , a. m., on th.-Z .~ ........ ................ .. . the. C :1~onwea lth, ..Plain tiff, . again st.. ................. beha lf. of..th e :er z : :n-i.: : : rosecuti01~ ~f ndan t. ...... . ........ .. ........ ......... ........ ...•.................... -..... -........ ........Defe ........ ........ ......... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ . And have then and ther e this Writ . ............ shall not omit under the pena lty of $100 And this.. ... .. .. day of Cour t, at the Cour t House, the...... ~.<:.L ................ Witn ess, J. F. BLA CKBURN, Clerk of our said Com monw eaJth . ...? ..?.~ · · · ······· ······ ··· ···· • 19.7 . and in tlw 14...~.. year of the . •. •. ::-....• • ...•.... . , Clerk ............. .. <~-,.. 1 V �-- ----.- ~-- ...... n· �In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rocking ham County, Greeting : ·- h·... . . . , a t the Court to appenr bef or e the Ju,dge of the Cirm, 1,i~rt of Rockin gham Cou,nty Hou", at 10 ,•,io,k, a .m., on th, .. l.t ·: .d ay of . 19Pc.Z ,.,- tion of t h e Commo nto testify a nrf the trnth to sny in behalf of the defenda nt in the prosecu wenlth , Plaintif f', r1,gains t. •··· ... _f, ,,{) ~ ·1,1,,·~ . . ~ . .~ ............. ... . D efend ant .11.ncl have then ··· ... .... shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .11.nd thi,s... ~ cind there this Writ. the Court Hou se, the W itness, J . F. BL.11.C KBURN , Clerk of ow· said Court, a,t nwealt h. . .., 19Z.2- ., and in the l~ ~ ...th yea r of the Com~o day of , ~ ·re,·'" ~ /2 ~ _. - ~ LI. • • • ···· ····· ······· ····; ; ; : ; ; ~ ' ·~ ~ Iv . ��COM MO NW EAL TH OF VIRGINIA, wit: COU NTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To- t::::~:~:of2,2' tu .~ ~ ".-.•.. · "-- ···· ·· ··· ······· -·· ····· ..r;.,:.~ i..... To ·· ······· · ····· ·· ··.- ····· of llH' said d you fort hmon wea lth of Virg inia lo com man Com the of e nam the in e, efor The se are, ther and brin g the sam e and arde nt spir its and thei r con tain ers, with to sear ch said buil ding s for r Just ice of the said arc fou nd befo re m e or som e othe the pers on in who se possessi on they g to law . rdin nt and to be furt her dea lt with acco Cou nty to ans wer the said :::om plai ········• 192 day of.. ..~ · ···-:;;:.,_··~···f -· ·········;··· Given und er by han d lhis .... l....... ... tl,,J .~ :z ~,· f ;;;~· ·p;;;;~~·· · �. l f ~ / SEARCH WARRANT COMMONWEALTH vs. ~ --"-- - ------------ ~ -------- <lAilOI Nm •uA 1A') wne!) we~Jf)fOf) 133illQ S· JajJ a U! p0 f ----------· �COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To-wit: To the Sheriff of said Count · Whcrcas./lldr_~ . . .. ~B-nL_,... County has this da: m ~ ~ comJ.J!aint ·a.nd i.11forn~a~ic'.'..1 · ..... ................ ... of 11..- said 0:1 ,~i~lh before me.' -- --------:--~-- -:.------------- ---~-- - -~ ----· _U:,._ _______ , a ooes b gift, o Jushce of the l eacc of said County, tl1c1t he has cause lo beve that ardent spirits are being manufactured or stored for sale, barter, use, in , olation of Jaw, in a certain dwelling house or outbuildings, situate on the ___ __ ____ ___ ~~----- 0L./;,t.,,;.,_ _ _ ~ --- ---- -------- .i11 the County of Rockingham, Virginia, and occupied bY------ - ~ - - ---'/?_~C-<, ___ _______ ____ __ ____ __ ____ ____ ________ __ These are, therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia lo command you forthwith to search said buildings for ardent spirits and their containers, and bring the same and the person in whose possession they are found before me or some other Justice of the said County to answer the said complaint and to be furth er dealt with according to law. Given under by hand this ____ G,____ _____ day oL ___ _______ ~ ----- --~ -- -- A ·---, lfl2'.. ~o/fu..o/~ ~~·~r·11;~··p~;~~:· �. I SEAR CH WAR RAN T - COMMONWE ALTH vs. ~ ~------------ '----------- �In the Nam e of the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia: To the Sheriff of Rockin gham County , Gree ting: to a ppear before the Judge of the Circui t Cou,rt of Rockin gham, Count y, a t the Cou,rt House thereof , at 10 o'clock , a. m., on the . l.7. ...~ d a y of'. ....... ~ · .. .. .. . 19.A .... to testi fy ctnd the triith to say in beh alf of the Comni onwea ,lth agains t.............. ,p/ ~....$ ~... .~.... . ~~· · ·••<?.?.~· · who stands cha rged with a nd indicted fo r a f elony m i sdemec inor . .llnd this ..... ~..... ........shnll not omit under the penalt y of£ 100. .llnd have then and there this Writ. f Witnes s, J . F. BL.ll.C KBUR. N', Clerlc of our sa,id Court, at the l'ou,rt House, the l f ·····day of ......~ ·················• 1 9 .2.-... and in the 14. th year of the Coni monw ertlth . f· ....f:~L.J. ~. ..~ ~ ., Clerlc. News-Record, Harrisonbur,Z, Y,1. �~~~ i . ~ s ~db-,1 . ,. !.- �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You, rire hereby con1,m,ancled to sum,1non ..... . . . . . .. . . . . . Y. . .~ ..l.~.~ '1- ~... .t!:.~ . ,... . W( ...f ~ ,' i . ~ ,,._ d... .................................. .,·.~. ~.ll. .'.. .t.~ .. gt Roclcinghctm House thereof , at 10 o'clock, a. m,, on the... ..... G....~.........day of . ~ to appear before the J1ulge of the Cil'cu,it Cou,l'b County, at the Court ......... . .. .19.~ .. ~ ~ll~.~a;;:::.~.8.~~~~.~:.~1;;;;;~~:.~=~i.f.Z:: .: : : : : : : : ·: : : : : : . . . ~.~.t~~t.i :·~.. who stands chctr_ged with a n d indicted fol' a f elony misdemeanor . .Jl.nd this .............~ , .......... shall not omit itncler the penalty of £100. .Jl.nd have then rincl there this Writ. Witness, J . F . B L .Jl.CKBUR.H, Clerlc of our said Cour t , at the Cou,rt Hou,se, the .'j:......day of. .... ~ · ·····················• 19~~ ctnd in the 14 .7 ... th year of the Commonwealth. News• Record , Harrisonburg, Va. · · ··· ···=/:!·~~.~ .., Clerk. ��News-Record, Harruonbura, Va. In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff-of Rockingham ·cou.nfy, Greeting: y. . .. . You are hereby commanded to summon......w•.. L .• •Dillard., ......Frank... Ta.y lor, W,. ... l'.~....Rf3.:x.=:r:-.<>.~E3..~ .Q,. ....:P •..... hlk:~J.•.... .M • .... Fa~anks~... 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BL.Ii CKE URN, Clerk of our said •Court, at the Court House, the ...19 ... day of. ....June ...... .. . ...... . . . #1 .................., 1922.. , and in the. 14•6;/__,,ear of the Commonwealth. l/4Ad',/.~ , Clerk. �iI ., _., .. J . ~ ..., ~: -M ....,.... I: "· ·- - .~ - 'M ) : .,..• • . - t- f.v-Vl . �J:) --r~ ~ I l ~ ~ ' :i_ -i__ / ~ ABRAHAM STRICKLER WILMER PBlOJ •. _ . .. ..,. - • . .... .. - r . ~ - ~ - - ,..,. - "'"I.., .. "'I Indic tmen t for a Misdemeanor. ADS l l J 'r t I ('"). ( ,,, . / , • ~4_,\ _,/, - • l t • -l l -i i ..~f' } t . �,. 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 Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Strickler and Wilmer Price Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1922 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box2-045 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Price Strickler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_031.pdf 8c6e5497087b81ceec9c3fdf8114b3cd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Thomas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_031 Gilmore Thomas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_020.pdf 22bbab0b8e81b1be7b2207dc9d1fb34d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Thomas (alias McCaul) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_020 McCaul Thomas https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_060.pdf 91bd431c3587536b3d9b4b181e292dae Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Abraham Wagner Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping in lawful repair of the road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_006_060 Wagner