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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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1907
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Commonwealth v. Algernon Fisher
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
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Fisher
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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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Commonwealth v. Alice Driver
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1902
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Keeping a house of ill fame
Prostitution
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Defendant charged with keeping a house of ill fame.
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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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Driver
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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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Commonwealth v. Alice Eastham
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1866
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Felony
Theft
African American
Free Person
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Defendant charged with felony stealing.
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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_016_075
Eastham
Morrison
-
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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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Commonwealth v. Allen Dever
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1831
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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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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Ccr002_010_034
Dever
-
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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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Commonwealth v. Allen Dever
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1823
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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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_008_012
Dever
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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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Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Allen Tutwiler
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1823
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Assault
Stabbing
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault and stabbing.
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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_008_017
McWilliams
Tutwiler
-
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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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Prohibition--History
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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. Alonzo Hensley
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of still
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1923
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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.
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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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1924
Title
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Commonwealth v. Amanda Herring
Description
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Defendant charged with felony promoting child prostitution.
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Felony
Promoting Child Prostitution
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_008_254
Herring
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Amanda Jane Poland
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1875
Subject
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Murder by neglect
Voluntary Manslaughter
African American
Description
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Defendant charged with murder by neglect and voluntary manslaughter. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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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_019_002
Poland
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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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
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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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. Ambrose Morris
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-026
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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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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1904
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Commonwealth v. Amos Wallace
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
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Hoskins
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Anderson Shifflet
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1866
Subject
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Grand larceny
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Defendant charged with grand larceny. Nolle Prosequi
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Shiflett
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Anderson Shifflett
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1877
Subject
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Murder
Hanging
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Defendant charged with first degree murder. Guilty. Hanged
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_019_030
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Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Anderson Shiflett
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1875
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Murder
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Defendant charged with murder. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Ccr002_019_010
Shiflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_018.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. Andrew Carrier
Date
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1836
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault. Not a True Bill
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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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Ccr002_011_018
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COliiMO l ..:.oALTH OF VI RvIN L ,
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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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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
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l92 5 ,--- - ---- - -BE IT RE11rnMBERED that on the ___19.t.J.L _day of_ _____ !i_~y___________ ___ ______
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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
of the said _________ b"l~-. !-~-~- ~~-±:.~!"s!.: _____ _______ ____ __ _____ ___ _stands
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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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
i11dicted.
And have then and there this Writ.
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-witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court
--- day of_ ___ ~ _ ~ f;2.in-the _/_J_y}__ year of
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT:
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
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_ _J_o_h_n_ _D_o_v_e_-___________ _ of the said County, has this day made
complaint and information on oath before me,- "--"J~•---W=-•-,.•~ K=e~i=t~e=r_-_ __
a Justice of the said County,
that_ _ _ _
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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-
mop. - - - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - - ·- - - -- - - - - - - - - -- - - - to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
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day of
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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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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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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.
Publisher
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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
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. Andrew Crawford
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
D.W. Earman (attorney)unable to locate him
2nd offense
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
1925
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RcPr-box5-005
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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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
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Freevy
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_005_047
Freevy
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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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
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Defendants charged with disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God. Nolle prosequi
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_003
Coffman
Henkle
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_025.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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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.
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Title
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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
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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/
Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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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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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
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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
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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
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Houck
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1843
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liqours without a license. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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/
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_012_042
Houck