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COliiMO l ..:.oALTH OF VI RvIN L ,
cou fi.' Y
OF _ oc~:n JH..fi.. . , to - wit :
I n the Ci rcuit Court of said Co mity :
'l1he gr and juror
in
nd for the body o f said county
of Ro cki ngham and 110w a t tend ing said Court at i t s June ter m,
1925 ,
the ir oaths do p resen t that And r ew Crawfo rd, who
U_f)o n
was here to f ore on the 1 8th day oi Dec ember , 1923 , c onvict ed
of v io l a t ing the 1-' rohibition laws of the Co mmonw ealth o f
Vir g inia , in the Ci rcuit Court of Roc .. ing har Coun t y , Vi r g i nia ,
a n t1 who the
and there vas s entenced to pay a f i n e of one
hundred dollars ani to serve f or a J? eriod o f four mon ths in
jai l , did, uli.thin on e year next prior to the finding of' this
i ndicti. e n t, · i n the s aid county of Ro c ' .. ingham, t111lawfully and
"elonlou sly Januf a cture , sell, of er , keep , store and exp os e
for
a le, g ive away, uis p ens e , t r ansp ort , soli c i t , a dve r tise
a nd rec eiv e ord e r· s fo r ar dent sp irit s , against the _p eace and
di g n ity of the Co mmonwealth of Virginia .
The jurors af ore sa id up on t he ir oaths af or e said d o
f urth e r p r esen t that Andrew Cra wfor d , wh o was her e to f or e on
th e 1 8t h day of De c e rmer, 19 23 , convic t e d o f viol ti ng the
l?r ohib it i on laws oi' the Commo nwealth oi Vi r g i n ia , i n the Gir e.mi t Cou rt of Roe .. i 1gham Count y ,
i r gini o. , and wh o then and
the r e was sentenced to pa y a fi · e o f one hundred dollar
an d
to se rv a for a 9e riod of ~o ur mont hs i n jail, did, wi t hin one
year ne x t ,tlrior to t h e f inding of this i nd ict ment , in the ,_, aid
count,:1 of Roc k i ng ham, unlav. ... ully and fe loni ously have i n his
posses ion a rden t s pirits, a . .:,ain t 1. he _peac e c..n d d i gn ity o f
the Commonweal th o f Vir g inia .
And the juror s af ore s id upon thei r oath s aforesa i d
d o further pr e s en t tha t .ru1drew Crawfor d , wh o was here t of ore
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on the 1 8 t h d ay o f De ce mb e r , 1 923 , con vict ed of viola t ing the
rohib it io n 1 aws of t h e CommornNea l t h o f Virg i ni a , i n the Ci r cu i t Cour t of Roc k ingh am Co t1n t y , Vir g i n i a , a nd wh o t hen a n d
the r e was sent e nced t o pa y a f ine of on e h t1n dr e d dollars and
t o serve fo r a period of f o ur mont hs in j a il , d i d , w ithin o ne
y e ar next i)r ior t o t h e f i nd i ng o f t h i s i n d ictme nt , i n t h e sa i d
c ount y o f I ock i n gham , un la wf u l l y a nd fe lo n iousl y r e ceiv e a r d e n t S Jiri t s , again st t he ,t> eace and d i gni ty of the Commonwe a l t h
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Dear Si r ;
I beg to advise t hat this
office h a s made a search for one Andr ew Crawf ord and have been
unable to locat e h i m,
I am r ,:: turn ing your warrant , But we will
keep the matte r i n mind and if we loc a te Cr awford we wil l make
the arr·est and y ou wi ll be adv ised ,
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l92 5 ,--- - ---- - -BE IT RE11rnMBERED that on the ___19.t.J.L _day of_ _____ !i_~y___________ ___ ______
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came before me ___ ___ ...J.. • _J(_~ __ Ke.ite. r- -----A- J:u1.tic..e.... ::-____ __ --- - ------- -------
themsel ves to be inof the said county of Rocking ham, an<l severall y and r espectiv ely acknowl edgrd
is to say : the sai<l
debted to the Commo nwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha.t
Cra.wf ord-___________ ___ ___ ________ ___ _________ ______ __ _________ in the sum of
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___ One_ Thousand ____ - ___- __ - __ - __ - __ - __ - __ - ___ - __ _- ___- ___- __ - __ - __ - __ - __
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money of the United States, and the said ___Genni.ft._CrJl\lff..a..rd...-______________
g-ood and lawful
lawful money, to be
in the sum -o L ____ Qne_.T hausand ... __ ..:-___ ~-- -~-- --~---D ollars of like good and
tenemen ts, and they
respecti vely made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and
and also waived any
severall y waived the benefit of their Homest ead E xemption as to this obligati on,
recognizance with
claim or right to discharg e any liability to the Commo nwealth arising under this
of Virgini a if the said
coupons detache d from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth
Q;-~JQ~_t!: ________________________ ____ __ shall make default in the perform ance of the
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conditio ns underw ritten.
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The conditio n of the above r ecognizance 1s s uch that if th e above bound _______
befor e the CirMit
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Court of Rocking ham on the ___ ~llst_ Jay of the_·_...:~..nex..t.~----- --- ------ - --Court-h ouse thereof,
th ereof, be'ing the __ J_q_1;b,___ day oL ___ _))!D~-- --- ____ ____ ___.: ___ _192 5 , at the
fe.l..Q.n:f-_ ____ whereand then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virgini a concern ing a certain ____
charged, and shall not
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be void and of no
depart thence without the leave of said Court, th en the above recogniz ance shall
effect, otherwi se to r emain in full force and virtue.
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.AlmREW CRAWFORD.
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�'J1 HE COMMON WEALTH OF VIRGINIA .
1'0 THE SHER IFF OF ROCKING HAM COUNTY, GREETI NGS :
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found within your bailiwick, a.ncl him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the
Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof
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__ _____ __ ______ ___ to answer us of a certain ____ ; / ~ ___________ whereof he stands
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT:
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
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complaint and information on oath before me,- "--"J~•---W=-•-,.•~ K=e~i=t~e=r_-_ __
a Justice of the said County,
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of the said County, on the
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day of
May
192_5_, in the said County, did
unlawfully and feloniously manufacture, store for sale,barter, gift,
or use, Ardent spirits ir1 violation of law(Second Offence)
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- - - - - -And rew: r:rawfordto answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum-
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May I9tp !925. At HarritJonburg. Va.
Chareed with a Felony.
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Andrew Crawford.
The within Named Defend.ant this day appeared before me and having
waived a hearing, waa recognized in the sum of One Thousand Dollars
with Gennie Crawford RA surety for his appearance before the Circuit
Court of Rockingham County, on the first day of the June I925 term.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Crawford
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
D.W. Earman (attorney)unable to locate him
2nd offense
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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RcPr-box5-005
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Crawford
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_047.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Freevy
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. Not Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_047
Freevy
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Henkle and William Coffman
Date
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1867
Subject
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Disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God
Description
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Defendants charged with disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God. Nolle prosequi
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_017_003
Coffman
Henkle
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_025.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Houck
Date
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1841
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing liquor without license. Not Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_012_025
Houck
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_042.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Houck
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1843
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Sell Alcohol
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Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liqours without a license. Not Guilty
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Houck
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1843
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Sell Alcohol
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Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. Not Guilty
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These two case•I'\ he rd on motion of defendant in each c a se to
aet aside the verdict of pil ty and grant him a new trial, on the
ground that the evidence on which he was convicted was inadmissible
bec ause obt a ined by an illegal search, made in each instance under
an illegal search warrant.
In neither case was the affidavit upon which the search warrant
issued produced in evidence.
The warrant itself does not h ave to
show the grounds of t h e compl aint, or of affiant'e belief, so I cannot s ay whethe r the warr ants were founded on a sufficient affidavit
or not, unless it can be said that the matter appearing on the faae
of the warrants shows affirmatively that they were issued without
probable c ause.
I don't remember what the warrants show in this
respect, and for present purposes it is unimportant, because the
motion will be denied for other reasons.
In the Crawford case there is a reason for denying the motion
for a new trial that does not exist in the Carper case.
The evidence
was that as the off icers approached Crawford's house to execute the
search warrant, and 1before the house wa s entered or the warrant was
read, Crawford ran from the houae carrying a cuano sack which contained the cans or fruit j a rs of "moon sh ine" whiskey, and t hat he wa s
about to throw them down, apparently to break them, when the officers,
seeing hie moTemente and distinguishing the imprint of the jar• on the
baa, seized him and took the baa away from him; and the jars which
were in the baa, and the liquor contained in them, were the jars and
liquor produced in court.
Crawford was here violating the law in the
preaenot of the officer•,
in the unlawful po s session and transportation
of ardent spirit • , and the court is ot opinion that the violation of
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in arres tinc witho ut a warra nt of any sort.
I am furthe rmore of opini on, as appli cable to bo th cases
(cone iderin a the arres t or Craw ford as not justi fiabl e a • for
an
offen se comm itted in the prese nce of the offic ers), that evid ence
obta ined in the execu tion of a detec tive or illeg al searc h warra
nt
or
witho ut warra nt is not inadm issibl e on the trial of the accus
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of such detec t or illeg ality .
Thia view of stron gly susta ined by Prote a• or Wigmor e. III Wigmor
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on ETid. sec. 2183 and notes , page 2955 and seq.
Same volum e, sec.
2264 and notes , pages 3126 - 3127.
Mr. Wigmor e attrib utes the deci • ions contr ary to his view to
an expre ss ion he s ays i s an obite r dictum in Boyd v. U.S.
, 116 U* S.
616; (29 L. Ed. 746), which dictum he says is erron eoua thoug
h the
decis ion itsel f wa s right , since in that case the evide nce which
consi sted of priva te paper s of the defen dant, in which t he aover
nmen t
had no inter est and which were of v alue only as evide
nce, was produ ced
from the posse ssion of the accus ed atthe trial , by an order of
the
Cour t, ao that the defen dant was in truth requi red to give evide
nce
again st himse lf in viola tion of his priTi lege under the 5th amend
ment.
See sec. 2264, and note 4 on pages 3125 and 3121.
In auppo rt of the propo sition that evide nce obtai ned on a searc
h
under a detec tive aearc h warra nt, or a searc h warra nt issue d
witho ut
a auffi cient affid avit, shoul d be exclu ded on t he tria.l
of the accus ed,
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255 U~
s.
(65 L. ed. 647); Amoa T.
s., &8 L. ed. 6&2; Gouled T. u. s.,
u. s. n::xx,111 255 u. s., (65 L.ed.
614).
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supra ,
which is aeaai led _by Mr. Wipor e in the secti ons and notes above
refer red to.
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page 653 ,. deals with the question of the application of the 5th
amendment, in answer to "the fourth question."
The fourth question
as there set out reads ae follow•:
"If euoh paper•, eo taken, are admitted in
"evidence against the person from whose house or
"office they were taken, such person then being on trial
"tor the crime for
"tor warrant, --
which he was accused in the attidavit
is such admission in evidence a violation
of the Ith amendment.• -- (Italic• or under~ coring mine).
To this question the court answered as follows:
"The same papers being involved, the answer to this
"question muet be in the affirmatiTe: for, they having
"been seized in an unconstitutional aearch, to permit
"them to be used in evidence would be, in effect as
"rUled in the Boyd case, to compel the witnesa to become
•a witness against himself."
In the Gouled case, there was no search warrant at all, but
the papers were obtained by a federal officer without a aearch warrant.
It that officer was acting under an order of the court in which the
htendant was on trial at the time (and the question is predicated
upon the tact that the accused was then on trial), then the ruling
would fall within the principle atated. by Mr. Wigmore, which as he
aaya Ju•tifies as right the decision in the Boyd case, though the
ob1ttr dictwp in that case was wronc.
But it the court meant to
aay in that case that it would be in oontraTention of the 5th
amendment to admit in evidence on a trial of the accused evidence which
was obtaine4 by a search warrant which was unlawM because in violation
of the 4th amendment, concerning aearche• and seizurea, then, with
all deference to that great court, I should have to reject the authority
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e Gouled and Amoe ca se • •
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e Cr awfo rd ca se
now unde r co ns i de ra tio n.
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w Review 15 4; al so W ill iam
a v. St at e, 28
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L. ed ., in th e
Gouled ca se , fl:le co ur t im
pl i e s if it do es no t sa y
th at ev id en ce ob ta in ed un de r an ill eg al se ar
ch wa rr an t ca n no t on ly
no t be us ed ag ai ns t
t he de fe nd an t wh en br ough
t to tr ia l fo r th e of fe ns
e d n au ap ioi on of
which th e se ar ch wa s ma de
, bu t th at ev id en ce so ob
ta in ed co ul d no t be
us ed ag ai ns t h im ne n on
tr ia l fo r a di ff er en t of
fe ns e.
The co ur t
sa ys t ha t ev i de nc e ob tai
ne d un de r a y§ l.i d ee ar oh
wa rra nt co ul d be us ed
ag ai ns t t he s ame pa rty Wh
en on tr ia l fo r a di ff er
en t of fe ns e, and
impl ie s • tro ng ly t ha t it
co uld no t be so usecl if'
th e se ar ch wa rra nt
was in va lid .
:F ro • th e lan gu ag e of th e
co ur t, an d as a lo gi ca l
re su lt
of th e de ci sio n in th e Am
oa ca se , at le as t, it wo
uld ap pe ar th at if an
of fic er se ar ch ed a ho us e
fo r st ol en pr op er ty or oo
un te rte it money un de r
an in va lid se ar ch wa rr an
t ( or wi th ou t an y wa rra nt
), an d in th e co ur se
of hi s s ea rc h fo und th e
de ad bo dy of a mu rd ere d
man, th is di sc ov er y
wouM no t be ad m iss ib le
in ev id en ce on th e tr ia l
of th e oc cu pa nt of th e
home to r mu rd er , be ca us e
it was ob tai ne d un de r an
in va lid se ar ch wa rra nt
un de r th e 4t h amendment,
and was in ad m iss ib le al so
un de r th e 5t h amendme nt , as compe lli ng th e
de fe nd an t to gi ve ev id en
ce ag ai ns t himse lf . I
ca nn ot th ink it wo ul d be
so he ld in V irg in ia or an
ywhere el se .
The ca se of ZiDD:Derman v.
Be df or d, 13 4 Va . 78 7, ha
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The court does point there to the fact that
1ec. 10 of our Constitut ion, relating to searches and seizurea, ia not
identical ly the same aa the 4th amendment, and
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it aaya the act
of 1920 relating to 1earoh warrants (Acta 1920 P• 516) puts into our
statute law much of what i s in the 4th amendment to the U.
s. Constitu-
tion, but it does not follow that the court would give to a mere
statute the construct ion that it would give to the same or a similar
provision in the Constitut ion, or that, if it were to do so, it would
adopt the c 1 tr 1ct j.on g iven by the U. s. Supreme Court to the 4th
amendment to the hderal Ccnstitut ion, a construct ion. wh ich our Court
and
many othe~s have diaa~prov ed and rejected.
It would have been e asy for the General Assembly to declare in the
Act of 1920, relating to search •arrant •, that evidence obtained under
an illegal of detective aearoh warrant 1hould not be receivabl e at the
It did not ao declare, but it
trial, if t hat had b een the intention .
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did not neglect to provide. a sanction f or the law; it declare s~
the penalty or consequen ce shall be for violatinc it, providing heavy
penaltiee for an officer who sea rches without a warrant, and tor a
Justice of t he peace who issues a search warrant without the r e quired
affidavit .
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Ifthe fruits of a search made under a de tective warrant, or
def~otiYe affidavit , are to be exoluded from evidence, the effect will
be f ar re ach inc; f or such ·1;r arrants, a.nd t he a ffld avits on which they
are issued, are often prepared by unskilled persona, and their detects,
aa often as not, are due to ignoranoe or want of skill rather than to
inBUffio1 ent gr ound• in point or tact.
The motions t o set · aside the verdicts are den1e4.
(Oopy)
(Signed).
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of the said° county of Rockingham, and severally and respectiveJy acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Comm onwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tba,t is to say : the said
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r espectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and t enements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead E xemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge a.ny liability to the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to th e use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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~ood and lawful money ,J°()-the Umted States, and the said'('_:~--: _\L,_ __________ ____ __________ _
m the sum off u A . _ ~ ~ - - ---- --Dollars of hke good and lawful money, to be
respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
conditions underwritten.
The condition
«f the ~~~\e ~:c:::;zance is
s uch that if the above bound ______ _______ ____ ~- - -.-
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Court o.f Rockin~am on the ___
thereof, bemg tlJe __ J ~ ay of_ __~ ______________
and then and there answer he Com onwealth of
of the sai d - - - ~ ------- __ __ -- - - ------depart thence without the leave
----------------- -----Term next
JL192J , at
the Court-house thereof,
cerning a certainL L ~ere__ ____ _____ _____ _stands charged, and shall not
f said Court, t eu the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r emain in foll force and virtue.
~aken and acknowledged before me, the day_:~ fi ·st --- ve written._____ __
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��Commonwealth of Virg inia -Cit y, County of,
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s and Constables of the State of
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officer
Virgin ia-Gre eting:
WHER EAS
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has this day made complaint and inform ation on oath before me,_Name
_ _______ ____of the said
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that he verily believes, that in the said Ccit:v
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stored, possessed, held, used and
(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufa ctured, sold, kept,
of the said
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byone___ ___
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used, and
orm, tubs, f menter s and other appliances connected with such still and
Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully
mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufa cture of
______ _
in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one__if name
unkno
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fl ______ ______ ______ _ _
(Here describe place as in (a) above)
fully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, · old, and unlawfully transa certain ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ _ _
ported in certain baggag e or a certain vehicle, to-wit:
not)
vehicle. auto. wagon, ca rriage, buggy, boat, bagga11e or what
(c) Ardent Spirits are being un
(Here describe
by
__ ____ ---- - ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ one ____ _______ __ ___ ______ __ ____
<Here give name, or describe as in (a) above)
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
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OF VIRGINIA, to comTHESE ARE, THERE FORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH
the house, place, baggage, boat or
mand you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistan ce, to sear.ch
spirits and, their contain ers and
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent
the same and the person or perother things appare ntly possessed or used in violation of law, and bring
impeding, obstvucting, or fo any
sons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting,
me, or some other officer having
manne r hinderi ng or delaying you in the execution of this warran t before
and make return of this warran t
jurisdic tion of the case. to be disposed of and dealt with according to law;
and sufficient description of the
showing all acts and things done thereun der, with~ particu lar statem ent
and if not found in the possesthings seized and the name of the pen;on in whose possession found, if any,
t and the return thereof, as resion of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warran
quired by law.
Given under my hand and seal this_~ '{~
_day
_____ (SEAL)
Ti"1e of Magistrate .
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\VARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
1.
2.
If only ,Ardent Spirits and container s be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time •n ot less than ro
nor more than 30 d ays from the date of return, for
the hearing of sai"d' return. If no claim a nt appear,
the Ardent Spirits and a r ticles a re to b e forfeited
to Comm onweal:th ,. Any person cla iming any of
same must fil e a written claim stating p a rticul a rly
the character · and e x t ent of his inte r es t therein,
w hereupon the M agistrate shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed , to the
Circuit or Cor poration Court, a s the c ase may be,
for dete rminati on , an d d eclare the unclaimed a rt icles forfeited .
If still, still cap. w orm, tubs, heater, fermente r s,
or any appliance connec ted with a stilfJ. a nd u\sed,
or mash or other substance capable of bei ng used,
in the m a ntrfacture of Ardent Spir its, be seized,
t he m as h (a fter taking a sample) shall be destroyed, and th e facts and article\,S seized reported
to the Prohibitio,n Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant and
proper return w ill b e a su ff iciep,t notice and report.) Ardent Spirits a n d containers di spos ed of
as in No. 1 ab ove.
The followi ng ,named officers and persons assist ed
me in the e xecution of this warrant :
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Other th an ab ove stated the following are witnesses:
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within stated
(Here state house, r oom. place.
and by seizing the following described Ardent Spiri t s
and other things therein found (and arresting th e
above named person fou.nd in possession thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the retu r n
h e r eon on the
(H ere say place. house. room. boat.
auto or baggage. or as case may be}
as front door of house. door of room · or premises)
This m a tter set for heari ng on the .. . ... ', . . . day
of . . ................. 192 •• • •
N o claim of ownership or interest in any of t h e
said things seized h aving been filed herein in complia n ce with the law, ,t he same are hereby adjudgeid
and decla r ed confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ..... . ... . ....... . day
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Title of 'Magistrate •
vVritten claim of owner.ship or interest having been
,iled to certain of the said things herein seized, this
w arrant, the said claim and the things in the claim
particularly described, are hereby certified to the
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Court of this .. ___ __ _______ for detern'l ination' and the said things unclaimed are hereby
adjudg ed and d eclared co.nfi.scated and forfeited to
t he Commonwealth.
Giv en und er my hand t his .. .. .. __ , ; ____ ,. .. day of
3. If Ardent Spirits a re being transported in an au-
tomobile, boa t, wagon. buggy, or other ve h icle, the
Ardent Spirits and containers shall be p r eserved
and the vehicle shall be delivered ,to the Sergeant
of the City, the fact s reported to the Prohibition
Comm~ssioner ,and Commonwealth's Attorney and
Arde,nt Spirits a nd containers disposed of as pro. vided in No. 1 ab ove. (A copy of this warrant and
proper return w ill be a sufficent report.)
· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · --, 192 __ .,
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Title of Magistrate.
4. A cop;; of this ~arrant and the return thereon
must be p osted at · the front door of the house, or
on the door of t h e r oom , or on the prem i!ses a t
the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23 , 23
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
1-2,
57 and 57
NOTE.-Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spi rits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage. it is to
be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If
is sued for A rdent Spirits so transported, it can '!!>e
exec uted in a nyt part of the State, and returned t o
a ny justice in any county or city through which
t h ey were carried .
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In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia:
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Witness, J. F. ELA CK BURN, Clerk of' ou1· srcid Court, nt the Court House, the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Andrew J. Crawford
Description
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Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
letter: memo of the court
manufacture
sell
offer
trasport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-001
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Crawford
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_058.pdf
74a9edabf024b1ebe8899fdfa1f2f931
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Sellars
Date
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1816
Subject
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Not Keeping Part of Road
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of public road.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_004_058
Sellars
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_005.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Spitzer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1822
Subject
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Threat
African American
Free Person
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat or do bodily hurt.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_008_005
Spitzer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_279-commonwealth-v-andy-rodeffer.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1925
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Commonwealth v. Andy Rodeffer
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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Felony
Seduction
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Rodeffer
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Ann McCawmus
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1111
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Fornication
African American
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Defendant charged with committing fornication.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_080
McCawmus
Smith
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_046.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Annie C. Lytton (Litton)
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1892
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_046
Litton
Lytton
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/12de237fa40d0d7ba693a4a2c952490f.pdf
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ROCKIN GHAM COUNTY ,
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of the said County, has this day made
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said- - - -- -hend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the
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are required to sumto answer the said complai nt and to be further dealt with accordin g to law. And you
the said offence.
to appear and give evidenc e in behalf of the Commo nwealth , on the examina tion touching
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Harrisonburg .
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.Mrs Annie Ca saday.
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FOLLOW ING ANALYSI S :
To J . F. Blackb ur n , Clerk of the Court of
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Commonwealth vs. Mr s . Annie Cft saedy
To Anal y si s of Alcoh olic Bever age and Mash
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I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGO ING ANALYSI S
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��In the Name of the Commonw ealth of Virginia:
To the S heriff of R ockingham County, Gree ting:
You, cire hereby comnuinded to summon ....
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to npµear before the Judge of the Circidt Court of Boclcingha,n County, at the Court
House thereof, at 10 o'cloclc, a. m., on the ..... .,R.
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to testify and the truth to say in behulf' of the Commonwealth ngainst.. .... ......................... .
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who stnnds charged with nnd indicteil fk n felawJ
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and there this Writ. /
Witness, J. F . BL.11.CICBUR.N', Clerlc of our snid Cou.,rt, at the l'oltrt House, the
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��In the Name of t he Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the S h e riff of Ro c kingham C oun t y, Greeting:
You are herby com m anded to sum mon .........................................................................................................................
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testify and the truth to say in
behalf of th e defen dant in the prosecution of th e Commonwealth, P lain tiff, against.. ............................................
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W itness, J. F. BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Cour t H ouse, the ........ ~ ...<:-f:": .. ~ .... day of
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��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
to rippear bef'ore the Jud_Jfe of' the Circuit Court of' Rockingham County, at the Court
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and there this Writ.
Witness, J. F. BL.11.CKBUR.N, Clerk of' our said Court, at the Court House, the
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TO TF.!:E SHERIFF OF ROCKING-F.!:..8..l>/.1: COVNTY-GREETING-:
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Annie Cassady
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
manufactured ardent spirits
Contributor
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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
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RcPr-box2-024
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Cassady
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ec566d6b78aa10badc553bf5f3a95539.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit :
In t he Circu it Court of said County :
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of
Roc kingham and now attend ing said Court at its Octob er term, 1927,
'upon their oaths do presen t that .Ann.i e E. Hilbe rt, within one year
next prior to the f i nding of f his indict ment, in the said county
of Rockingham, did unlaw fully manuf acture , sell, offer, keep, store
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transp ort, dispen se, solic it, advertis~ and receiv e ' orders for arden t spirit a, again st the peace
and dignit y of the c·ommonweal th of Virgi nia.
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furthe r presen t that ·Annie E. Hilbe rt, within one year next prior
to the findin g of thi~ indic tment, in the said county of Rockingham,
did un1aw fully have in her posse ssion arden t spirit s, again st the
peace and. d.1grii ty of . the . Commonweal th of Vi rginia .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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 </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Annie E. Hilbert
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
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
1927
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RcPr-box6-031
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Elbert
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_063-commonwealth-v-annie-gay.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
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
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JMU LIbraries
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_063
Gay
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_004.pdf
47acbec3c87adf1abd28482465a1776e
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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 </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Anthony Curtner
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1779
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unknown
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_001_004
Curtner
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_003.pdf
4871fbe5c6533022876d40d879ed4f1b
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Anthony Krotzer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing a game of cards.
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
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_002_003
Duff
Krotzer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_051.pdf
231e6da7616401db1f4f7890b69649cb
Dublin Core
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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
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PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr001
Ccr002
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Roads
Date
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1832
Subject
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Not keeping public roads
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping public roads in good repair.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_010_051
Roads
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-w it:
In t h e Circ uit Cou rt of s a id Cou nty:
The gran d juro rs of the Commonwealth of Virg
inia ,
in and for the body of said Cou nty of Rock
ingh am, and now attend ing said cou rt at its Apr il term , 1932 ,
upon thei r oath s do
pres ent that Arch Kyg er, on or abo ut Janu ary
20, 1932 , in said
Cou nty, did unla wftt la y and felo niou sly man
ufac ture dist ille d
arde nt spi rits , aga inst the peac e and dign ity
of the Commonwea lth of Virg inia .
This indi ctm ent is foun d on the test imo ny ot
Luc as, Geo rge Law son, and W. T. Rex rode , wit
ness es swor n
cou rt and sent befo re the gran d jury to give
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�In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia:
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You are hereby commanded to summon
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to appear before the Judge of the Cir. uit <;our! of Rockingham
at'fit:Jclock , a. m., on the ?-'_J.,:_ ay of .
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to testify and the truth t~
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Arch Kyger
Description
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Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
manufactured ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box10-004
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Kyger
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COMMO WE· T
OF V GI I! ,
COU iTY O• ROC I NGH
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The grand j ur ors in and for the bod
of Roc ki ngham and now a t t end.ing said c ot1r
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one
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heir oaths do pr e sen
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of said coun y
at it-s Octobe r term,
Arc h La wson , wi hin
next _prior to the fin d ing of t hi
ind i ctment , in t he
said c ounty of Rocking ham , did unlawf ull~ and felo iousl
manufa cture, se
, offer , kee , sore and e:x ose for sale, give
awa ' , dispen se , tr anspor t, so icit•, advert ise and receive
orders for ar d nt spiri s, agains t t he peace and di gni t
the Comr.ionweal t h of Virgin ia, and
t he said
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juro rs furt h er sa' t ha
rch L wson was hereto fore on the 29th da, o
923, convic ted of viola t in
of
J une,
th., Prohi i t i on Laws of t he Com-
monwea l h of Vi r inia , in the \,; ircuit Oour
t1nt y , Virgin ia, and then and
fine of t hree hundr d fif y do
of Roc}(:in gham
here wa s sent enced. to pay
ar s and t o serve f or a
eri od
of four mont hs in ·ai •
The ·urors aforesa id u.:pon
f ur t her
heir oaths af resaid do
resent tha t Arch L wson , wi hin one
o t he finding of t hi
indictm ent , in
earn x
prior
he said coun
of Rock -
in~ · m, did unlawf ul l y and f e lonious l~ have in h i s po s session
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weal h o
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Virgin ia, and the jurors
ur her say
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r c h L ws on was he r e to f or e on t he 29t h da• of J une , 192 3 , convie ed of v io l a ing t h
Prohi bit ion La ws of t he Commonwealth of
Virgin ia , in t he Circui t Court of Rock i ngham
and t hen and
fift
here was sen en ced t o pa y a fine of
dol ar s and to serve for a
And the
fur t her presen t
he findin g of
oan t y , Virgin ia
hree hundr ed
riod of four months i n ·ail.
uro s afo esaid upon the i r o t hs af oresa id do
ha
r ch L wean , wi t hin one yearn xt
his ind i c t ment , i n
he sai d count
of
rior t o
oclcingh am
��did unlawfu lly and feloniou sly receive a rdent s p irits, a ga inst
the p eac e and d ignit y of the Common we a lth of Virgini a , and the
jurors further say that the s a i d Arch Lawso n was heretofo re,
on the 29th d ay of J une, 192'-' , co nv ic t ed of violatin g the Prohibition Laws of the Commo nwealth of Virginia , in the Circuit
Court of Rock ingham County, Virgini a, and then and there was
sentence d to pay a fi n e of three hundred f ifty dollars and to
serve f or a p eri od of four months in jail.
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fine men t i n the pen iten tiar y f or a per
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claim or righ t to disc harg e any liabi lity to
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COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, }
TO WIT :
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprering before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said.- - - - - --
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To the Sheriff of Reekin~ County , Greeting :
You, are hereby commandecl to summon ...
to appear before the Judge of' the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court
. .. ,;?,,'ii::............day of ~ . .... 19d0..-q
House thereof~ at 10 o'clock, a . m., on the
to testif y and the truth to say in b ehalf of the Commonwealth against .
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who stands ch~;.;1~· with and indicted fo r a f elony
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��In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia=~ ~
To the Sheriff of ~ a m County, Greeting:
You are h ereby com1nanded to sum,mon ......................... .. .
to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham , County, at the Court
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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 </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Arch Lawson
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
guilty
2nd offense
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
1924
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box4-024
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Lawson