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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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Commonwealth v. Arthur Davidson
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1820
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not guilty
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Ccr002_007_029
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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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Commonwealth v. Arthur Davidson
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1820
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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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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Commonwealth v. Arthur Davidson
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1820
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Criminal
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Ccr002_007_034
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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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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. Arthur Davidson
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1820
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Trespass
Stoning
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Defendant charged with trespassing and throwing stones.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
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Ccr002_007_043
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Davidson
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY : OFt ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now attending said Court at its October term, 1927,
and Eugene:-_ Shi :ffle t t
·
upon · their oaths do present that Lucy Lawso~within one year
next prior to the finding of this i'ndictment, in the said county
of Rockingham, did unlawf'ully"· manu.iactu.re ; sell, offer, keep, store
and expose for sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, ad-
vertise and receive· orders for ardent spirits, against the peace
and dignity of the 1Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors ai:':~resaid, upon -their oaths aforesaid, do
and Eugen~ Shiff lett
further present that Lucy Lawso~within •one year next prior to
the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham,
did unlawfully have •in thei il)ossession ardent · spirits, against t he
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
' · The jurors aforesaid, upon . their oaths aforesaid, do
and Eugen~ Shi ff l ett
~rther present that Luoy :Lawson, within -one year next prior to
the finding of t his i ndicltment in the said county of Rockingham,
did unlawfully receive 'ardent spirits, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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This indictment is found on the testimony of
w.
,,,,-T. Rex-
rode and Geoi!'ge Lawsori, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before
the grand jury to give evidence.
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Commonweal th
v) Indictment
Lucy Lawson
Eugene Shifflett
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Misdemeanor
October term, 1927
A True Bill:
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D. W. Earman
Commonwealth's Attorney
�commonwealth of Virginia ,
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trickler, Bail oommiss o
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county of Rock ngham, and eevervlly and respectively acknowledged
themselves to be 1.n<lebted to the commonwealth of Virginia., in manner
and form fol_lowing• tbllt is to_ sa7:
in the sum of
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res!e otiv ,ly Dllde and levied of their several goods and ohattela,
lands and te11eD1nts, and they severally waived the bene fit of their
Homestead Rxemption as to this obligation, to the use o:f the com-
monwealth
f Virginia , if the said
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defa ul t i n the pe rforriiance of the condition underwritten .
The oonditio:r1 of the above r e cognizance is euch that · if the abon
bound
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do and shall !'9rsonally 8]1poar before
the Circuit C urt o f the said county on the first day 0£ the next
t e r m thereof • then aDd there t o a ns,rer the oomm.o nwealth for
' t , i , , t . ~ by h>-rconoerning a certs.in 1 1
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whe reV, ith , he stan s c harged. , or to any tim< ,,or t 1mes to which
the proceedings may be cont inued or further heard, and before any
Court or Judge hereaf't ,r having or holding any proceedings in oon•
no ct .i on wit h the said ohage , and not dep rt thenoe without leave of
Court• and be bound und.t r this 1·eco gn.i?.a.nce 11nt il said cha rge is
:finally disposed o'f or nntil i t is declared void
by ordor of a com-
petent court, then this re cognisance sha ll ·be null and void• other•
iee l!llhall remain in 4"lll.1 force a nd virtue.
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and Eugene Shifflett
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an d Eu ge ne Sh ifflett
furth r pr e s ont t • ~t L oy awso11 * , 1 thin one year ne:: t prior to
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and Eugene Sh ifflett
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon ... .. ...... .
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to appear before the fudge of the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Court House
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Octo be r .
19 2,7,
before the GRAND
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wbo stands charged with and indicted for a felon y
And this
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and there this Writ .
Witness, f. F. BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the .
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�In the Nam e of the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia:
To the Sheriff o f Rockin gham County , Greetin g :
YOU,
are hereby com,1n anded to su1nm on.
to appea r before the Judge of the Circui t Court of Rocki ngham
House thereo f, at 10 o'cloek , a . m., on the ... / ?.J .~..da,y
of ....... .. .
f
at the Court
who stands char g~it h
cuid indict ed for a fel rw y misde mea,no r .
.J1nd this ............ ...... .... ....... ....shall not omit under the penalt y
of £100 . .J1nd have then
and there this Writ.
JVitne ss, J . F BLAC KBUR N, Clerk of our said Couz·,
at the Cou,rt House, the
±1:/d ay of .......
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,
and in the J:fiJ.. .
ear of the Comm onwea lth .
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News-Record, Ha rri3onburg, Va.
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�In the Name of the Commonwe alth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff o f Rockingham County , Greeting :
You- are h ereby commanded to summon .....
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to a ppear before the Judge of th1 Circuit Court of Rockingha m, Cou-nty, at the Court
Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m, on the. ..
1 0.th ..........d a y of .J av.ember , .. .. ....19 .. 2 7, ,
to testify and the truth to say in •ehalf of t he Com monw ealth against ........... ................... .
1.i~(}Y... AYv.~C?!:1.... §:~<:1. ........~ .~!:1€3 .....?..1.1.~.ff.~~.~.~ ....
who stcmds cha,rged with ancl imicted for a f fil~ misdemecinor . ( Pro . )
.11.nd this . .... th~Y . ..... shU not omi t under the penalty of £100. .11.ncl have then
ancl there this Writ.
Witness, J. F . BL.11.CKBUl!V', Clerk of our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the
2lstday of.
auo er,
News-Record. Harrisonburg. Va.
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...... this day presented in Court an account against .the Court
ef Rocldngliam for the sum ef $
......... , for Service ...
whiclt being sworn to, was examined and approved by the Court, and ordered to be certified to the Treasurer of
t!tis county for payment.
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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
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Commonwealth v. Arthur Lay
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operating a still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box6-036
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Lay
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1932
COMMOffl\LTH
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to answer the said complaint and to be fu
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��COMiv10NWEALTH
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COUNTYOF ROCKINGF..AJ\1,
to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court
The grand
and now attending
their
oaths
1932,
in said
Floyd
Fultz,
of said
jurors
said
against
in and for
Court
do present
that
County,
County:
at its
October
Arthur
feloniously
the peace
the County of Rockingham
term,
Lay, on or about
did kill
and dignity
upon
1932,
July
and murder
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one
of the Conrro.onwealth
of Virginia.
This
indictment
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Dr. F. L. Byers,
Daniel,
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1932
Title
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Commonwealth v. Arthur Lay
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Identifier
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CCR001_012_004
Fultz
Lay
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. Arthur McCarthy
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_006_167
Coleman
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Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1924
Title
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Commonwealth v. Arthur McLearn
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony escape from custody.
Subject
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Felony
Escape from Custody
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_008_257
McLearn
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ha~oh••
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b7 law to
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t~o ,aid
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n er,
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e-w,,ar fal..,l.,
•~urt
n.e,
!oreeeld
of •he
lcu~c,
:"ilt
a a ..-1t1 t!I
tn tro
County
tore•~t4,
c. Uiltor. Hensley
wt
in
tr.e cot
•n n
DEll>
e6.id ae
of
trial
lhe:e
ru,(I
9'28 dO!llg
tt1l1on !ierelel",
by tle
tlt
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touchille
tu
l,;ilton
e.nd
hGvt1 g autbol'•
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h t (''"'
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111:d
tt•
he sr.vuJ.d
ev14•nce
tl·•
lhtt
881d oath;
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t t e: •:1
be1r.
or t~o
tnd ir
16 ~onnty,
be th~ •,,,,th,
e id
tor
f'l'r,. c.n the
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•fore,.,,1d,
0 e11nt>!re
e,a,. Pobert
o '118!? kill
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u1un tee
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id Robert ''•ng,r
t • said
nd that
1"'~0n,y a!cr
t1-11
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s
u en .he ea14 tr1 l ehould
not••ing
ity
u 011 tl:e
. re.neley,
sou:t,
dDy Of .aoember.l,l?,
r • tl.f'n
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f t se a l 5
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f •• l i, ~ount7 b7
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trA 11.icuit
IR c 1
eccLile.l',1 .. 17.
,t 11e ~ovomber tr
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t 1 a ll!>rcb. i.,n: ,l lB,
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witl,flt1ees
eT1denoe.
sworn in Court u:na re
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t'e
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give
J.:cnger 61ld
:ourt
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1
b•c mo msteri
wltnn t,.e
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;eee.e ~on 6 ,·r,
trial,
:ruJ..l;i-, 9,:oar
814 ;,. u.l.tor
ss1d ~obert
n 11'e
fl"
the
!ele•l1,
lienel
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f
d ~~=q,
the whole
nod
then and
1'e al::Ouli
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an
nd ti:.ere h'-ving e:u-
•nd that
1:1 , t.r.e .,,id
o.r !le
uforeeald
id Clo12de,
touoh1n
:l.te
u-.on l>t• tr1e.1
id it
then and there
one ; . V.1llon He, eley wee doing
ehot
vounty
until
t -.:;,an tl:•
~i!ence
llforee
!olony
1
aJ'orceaid,
aot
uen t. , • n • 1
8'11d
oid., th, n Lr.d. there,
matter,
1 tl:rortna
tobert
t,..,en14
reuror. tu
,n
•nd 1'ill-
feloni011el7
"r,,itAri•l
1n tbe
J,::.1lton F.et:elo7,
sse .. ~lt, b;•
d tbn t th
b1:•irg e.w eworn -.e Iii w1tres8,
11' ti<
1..•
in a
t;•
tr.et
aeid oath;
~t
1onior
.. t \ e ti,
killed
Robert !Jongor,
t~.o esl!
o r'n'lcj1•0
t~.~ e,,id trial
4111 eworn b, ea1d ·ou:rt,
tht
J.:onger fr
ae
4 on bebt.l'!
ror
t~e tHt1~ Oourt then
id Robert
Md
nd t11ere,
l oforeeeid,
b:r law to ecw-1ni1tnr
or tr.P 81lid i!obert
a wit .eas
t~n
1'&8
. aenelo;,
or ~ecc,,,ber
day
at1auli1 b& tt.e ·-rutr.,
unon t e saiO •rtnl
r::oth:ll'lgb t n.
■
fglon;r,
tee, t:el n:, e1',>re
fer
ea14,
for
ll!'~n t e tr1
aitt!:ng
th~r•
,,...,r
aid court
in
u,e &th
from
court
the
fore
f aeld c~urt,
or :;Jeooelber.1~17,
de)'
••14 Robert
o::g9r
in
o rl'\V,
ct
of the se1~ Circuit
on one Cl uaF
neeaUlt
·u:r1e-
the
held
on en iniiot..,nt
r:peare tr~m tbe reoorde
cont1nlilll6
triel
••• tried
~elontoue
1'nll7
id :aunt:,,
no "1th.in
on, ~.tt.cne.s, lu~e
·oneor
'L IR 'll'.'ll~
in
Colll't, et 1t1 Wovembor term,1917,
by
tl:e
,1rou1t
tl:e
trP.Ji
"'eR,l,ne,
or 'l'ocember,1917,
11~ ro 6&1d 0ount7,
in
nouse of eP.1d cow,ty
r,ore
:.m-o
at its
/Jou•t
of said
to-wit,
, in and !er
on the 6th ~"1
Circuit
diction
•om,:,on,;ee.l.th of Virgini
Col:llt,Y of Rt-okin,:;hal!l, and now a_ttondir.
body of the
at
1!111dcounty:
of tte
'i"l;a ~urore
court
of
Coa.rt
""'•"tt:
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&
'hllt
batc~.!!'t
l!cnc....,r, shot t.nd
tl:Et
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com:tit
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evidence.
W"lffi
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...tll<•l
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ronger 1'hen ne, the e1<1d ?Obert
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·hereby
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n anol. there,
eloniouflly
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toe 1S8id J. J.:11ton Hensley;
him,
lLOngcr did,
n1 y .;f t".e :o.aDOnNalth
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ant
•h•reae,
RE-id Z. 11Uton P.enol"'7 w e not
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lien, l•!'.
a eanJ t h;- the said
nd -tl..at t'-t,!re-up.t11t e: sa14
a dt~ss
ln tc• Cour,t:y eroronrdd,
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vn.:;er ;vr.en he,
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l1im, the ee1d
of the erore
the trial
11-toroec:14 1!: ...hen a
,..terinl
Rt
Arttur
bav ing 11u-
1u, 8'ff'Ol'L ta
t'..e ea1d •• J:ilton £•n•l
u,Oll tho
then ard there
on t..,e en~C. ...1.au~r..
-r1eJ,
ud tut
its
ourt
0
·oni,-er shot
• t t ~ tilUI
ooo-
de7 of 1l<'Ot>ber un•il
t~ere.
fuly
.e said
o en'luire
Arthur ,L!onter, being
o oaid. ,rial
as o. "t:11.ncse j'or ar.d on behalf
.r:'"1!..r .,.or the
cber't
•ihe& tt.o ra11 .-·obert
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esi"l
f,;.r a "• on
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shouJ d bft the t:r ·th,
to ad inieter
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court,
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g1-,,e u, on tl:e aa14 trial
tr.or1ty
of tllid
•ourt.
at tt•
an,,... r for the ~010111 aforesa1A
obert
the- "'ire 11..- C1Jurt ,,.,,. r,.e-eid.
nott, 1r.g but the
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~lllude
d~v of •~oe,ber,1·17,
l.:ont,;nr lnl'I me
t.bera 11i~ing
or. ore
froi:, tte
...l'~ax@d ln -oeid court
on rr
ee1n
l"'t
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en
ot
t'e
held
ifl4 on an indict•nt
asaault
tinu11'1g t:r ·m da:, ·o de;·,
oonolueion
~11;.dge
-~ount,Y by tion."'.~r.ur-a"'.
the
nnd ~i~lin
at 1te noveo,J;,er ter~,1917,
T
U' ll '1l•r·
re!\ ~ei- ,1918,
·oui-t 1n and for ~a14 connty,
r
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ar.d n , at tor:1ing
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of ••14
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at'
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'""e Juror•
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body of the county
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thft Oircu1t
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court
county:
of said
of ?.oo~insb""'•
on the 6th 4,,y
court
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for th
felonious
11ov•,nber t, n,1917,
t'roo: day to day,
oonolusion
triel
oath~
in the Oiroult
v1<'lnoe
truth,
.. ~e killed
riel
con-
its
"'or ti"
he should
up, n ihe e&id trial
truth
felO-"J'
to enf!Uir~ what,.
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•nd nothing
nd that
fonn
an4 that
th.ereuron
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trial
of the
1 • •» , e:nd \h
essult
614 Arthur
a1~. tb~n rnd there,
in tho 1:ounty 11forosfl1d, feloniouely
but the 1ruth,
uoon the
J.!ilton Hensle,
tl:e
u-pon t l8 trial
be:,1na euthori
&i:d tr.eN
et the t1i::e o• tte efor-.s•id,
1tonser,
,•lackburn.
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sittir.g
th~ whole
•o l'loorn &~ a -ttr.eP•,
,
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then er.4 ti.ere
t~e ~aid oath;
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bee•rne m,,tArial
Rebert
oou_ t,
tl:e
law to h4miniator
eal • ~ob1tr
ae more
·• .E•n~ley,
duly swo~n by
Clerk ot •~id eoQl"t theJ
tt:e said
~ircait
from the 6t~. d y o! December until
Court e~or said,
that
ahOul.d be ttJi
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a•. the
12th
.,.1~ virnuit
atoreer14,
,uris-
the
held
at
d&Y of Deo~IOber,1917. and that upon the
lony ~for es14 !rthur
ea14 J>obert l'Ol>8&r for the
of tte
Cl •rk of
t~•
irc1tit
Judge or the said
on Claude
&ssault
for
• id County,
1,
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tinuing
the
nd within
county,
Houoe of aai4 Count1 by ~.J.H&ss,
to-wit,
1n •n4
~nd now Rttendtng
in •nd for s•id
of F&14 court,
01' vu-gtn11',
as dol~,
•hon
by the ea1d
)'.Unger, being
an th• said
Md w1llfull:,,
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swear
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sworn in ~ourt
1e toun4
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court,
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•ongor !or t .e :t'elon:;
llobert
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doing
t?"llth,
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be tte
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o' l"letoter,1917.
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on \~e 13th day or October,]
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clusion
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of sa14
a:i1x11~t•r
obert
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!llt!t~r1&l to en aire
:.:onger mot
tht'r1111i:c•n • e Eaid
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r,
on
Court
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d~1ng >hen tho A&1d ~Obert
J. • !lton
t~110hin
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1ta oonol,ieion
l ehoul
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• rial
then
t lly
to--.1t.
of 'tll~ ti1id ~ot,,flrt U.on,ger
Cl.erk
t e Pa.Id •r1
1t sourt,
coi:tinllir.g
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Qth0rit1
Hensley~••
in t o ~ount7
wt•n
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ire
!or a talony.
t • ao1cl tr1al.
a,:4 nu hinE b· t t~e
truth
th•i:
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•t th~ court
bold
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tbe Ju1e-
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&?cl on bAbal!
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1n .-1«
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eY14e,:oa he ehonl4
!eloey
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aui,- "'°'""'b1
foreaotd,
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~h 107 or OCtober.1917,
ea14 o.c.urt ea a rl~n
c=t
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and within
li•n•l•Y,
the 13th cl.a or Octobor.1917,
Court,
.1916,
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t a reoorda
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.nu ■,
111 r.cl for
4 now •• ••
f 1>ooltilljjll
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oae Bobert
II
o1 tho 0011111,,n,.eal~no1 Virg1r,1a,
Court in on4 tor ee1~ Crunt7,
tbe ~irouit
fr
uf aa14 r.ount1:
tr..at on tl:c !\th dGJ' o! Ootob r. 1917.
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to-w11:
on tt.e
n4 will11llly
to-wit;
•t. t th•
ha!ohet
~t •h•
, obe t l.ollge)r ~hot him,
the
,eaee
u14
reDr
ao.14 J.'•ilton
·- ta Pobert
raid
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in court
is
!.ound en tl:.f\ tAetimon,
and sent
before
t•e
of _____
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OUtober 1917.
county,
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5th dr
.~ 0c ober,1917,liD'
tl.~ i'•lonf
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then
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ev14 noe he eh, ul.8
"1••upon
uron
t]:e whole
ru•l'! and r.·thing
11ut tl
coart
then
ond there
autho-rit,
oath;
rrr.d th&t un~n t~A. trial
felon~
rforoR~id
J.L:1lton
being
in
it
h· ving
tte .e•~~ ....cbeT•
wh•reoe,1n
of eai
0
court
that
elloul.d be tl:e
b~c&oe ~t•rirl
~nser
i=ouit
ofox-eea1d,
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.el@iouely
tJ-J!
truth,
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of e•1
tt.o eeld
or+~
to enquire
uoni;fr
•nd thll:re
v,d
ehot
ing a h tchAt
cnger sb.lt
t:r11th £nil. 1n 1'act,the
::.m, t
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on tho said
willfllll.,
t_h11t th•
1n
. obett
aid Pobert ~onpr
8, did th~,.
on
l of the e•14
b:7 1811' to erun1Ji1eter
Lt t~e
1J10ttor. ta ... 1t,
wee ln the , ot of thro
co alus1on
e:r..c..~ t..flt thf!r•U!""''n i "' sai-6. A:rth'a.1· .,
eo e .. o:rn es a 91tne
tt..e Count:, efOTdOllJd,
from de7
the Jtrouir
H•nslo:, ..-e do:Ln& hAn the r 1'1 robnrt
tcuo'IJ1ng e ster1a).
ta,
•riEl
to-~1 t,
tT~•r•
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•nd in
'Tilth,
th@~ ~nd there
; ;:.:.11
tor. F.e:nel•y:
eeid:
..,f
th~ trial
the eaid
nou'"t,
1:oni;er appeared
Arthur
eeld •ounty,
jn
l its
upon tt.e iri
afore•aid
"' r
sni1 ~1roi1t
1 continuing
•1117 a,,orn by J ••• .ESlaokbllTT., Jlerr
aforAreid,
Cou· t,
11nd that
t tt.8 (!ou,t
ee -ore fttlly
th~ said tr1
of ~n1d court,
the 13th d•y or Oatober,1917,
Robert
£enel«J,
juriydic-
for a felony,
on an in!1ctment
o1 one :.J!llton
the
tel4
Eouee o1 Fn14 Conxat by 11".r.J:!ass, ,"'11.a,e;e
ot tV,
t
CQUL.tJ,
n4 '11 thin
tllrm,1917,
ept~al><tr
cne Pober I 1:cn;;er ,.,e tri~d
e Oirc.Jl t
t-tendin~
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aid
its
tl:e
"1Lrch ~orm,19ll,
in ,n~ f~r
,our\,
r,(\ nor
1n •r.d !er
-~at
him, ths
nseY.
trial,
•""arfale•lT,
aid J.
;il ton H~neley
t the eai• "!obort
i:onger
e l!fl.id : .~ilton
.Str.slt"Y;
,l.lil'ton
aenoloy
when
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!!ober~ •o,is-r,
t·,e eat,i
F.~nslo:,:
se.1
t1&1d trial,
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1918
Title
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Commonwealth v. Arthur Monger et al.
Description
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Defendants charged with felony murder.
Subject
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Felony
Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_007_214
Hensley
Monger
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Arthur Roach
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor breaking the peace.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Breach of the peace
Breaking the Peace
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_100
Chesapeake Western Railway
Roach
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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
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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. Arthur Shifflet
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1922
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RcPr-box2-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Shifflet
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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.
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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Asa Shiflett
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1865
Subject
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Felony
Grand Larceny
Receiving Stolen Goods
Description
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Defendant charged with felony grand larceny and receiving stolen goods knowing the same to be stolen.
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_016_039
Shiflett
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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
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
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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. Asberry Mowbray
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
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
1923
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>)
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RcPr-box3-032
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Mowbray
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c o1n.mN JEAL'.l.1H OF VIRGI U .i.,
COU fi' Y OF : OCK I GHAI. , to- wit :
In t he Ci rcu. i t Co urt oi sa i d Co unt
y:
'11he gra nd juro rs in a 1d fo r
the bod y of sa i d Count·
of ock ing ham a nd now atte ndi ng sa i d Cou r t at
it s Jun e t er m, 192 4 , upo n t hei r
oat hs do pres emt th t
ury Dea n , w,i thi n one yea r nex t pr io
r to t he
fi ndi n of thi s ind i ct ,aent, in the
s a i d Coun t y of Roc king ham , did
unl awf ul ly man ufa ctu re, s ell , of fer
, kee p , sto re ~nd ex iose for SGle ,
giv e ' a way , tran or t, disp ens e , s oli
cit , dve rtis e and rec eiv e ord e r s
for ard ent s iri ts , a ga i n st the eac
e and dig u ity of the Com mon wea lth
of Vir gin ia.
The juro rs ttf ore said up on the ir oat
hs af ore said d o fllr t h er
res ent t ha t Asb ury Dea n, with in one
ye ar nex t pr ior to he fin din g
of t t.is i nd ictr.1ent , i n the sai d Co
unt;y· of Roc kingham , did unl awf ul ly
hav e in his pos ses si on a rde nt spi r
its , a g ai r s t t he pe ace and dig ni t y
of the Co. monwea lt h of Vir gin ia.
ud the juro rs afo re sa id u.pon the ir
oat hs af or esa i d do fu.r the r
pre sen t tha t Asb u.r y Dea n. wit h i n one
yea r nex t pri or to the fin din g
of thi s ind ic tme nt, in the Co unt r
of Roc kin gha m, did. un l awf ul l y receiv e a rde nt s_p iri ts, aga i11s t the
pea ce and d ign it y of the Co mmon wea lth of Vir g i nia .
And the juro r
8f ore sa id u on the ir oat h s
for esa id do fur the r
pre sen t t ha t AsbL1ry Dea n, wit h i n one
yea r nex t p r ior to the fj_ ndin g
of t hi s i n ict men t, i n the sai d Cou
nty of Roc ki ngh am , a.i d. unl awf ull y
hav e in h is pos ses s i on a st i ll, sti
ll cap , wor m, tub , f er men ter , nd
ot her a pli a n c es con nec te d wit h nd
use d i n t he ope ra tio n of a sti ll ,
wit hou t hav i ng .the s ame reg is t ere
· as r e ulr e d by law , a ga ins t the
pea c e and
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of th e Commonwe a lth of Vir g ini a .
Thi s ind ictmen t i s f o lllld on the test
imo ny of John s. F u.nk ,~C . W.
Dov e, H. 1.1. Bur ke , and ~v. T . exr od
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and
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(b) A still, still cap, worm , tubs, ferm enter s and
fully
, in thjfm anuf actur e of Arde nt Spiri ts, are unlaw
mash and other subst ance s, capa ble 9f beiP£Jused
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THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to comTHE SE ARE , THE REF ORE , IN THE NAME OF
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or pertion of law, and bring the same and the person
other thing s appa rentl y possessed or used in viola
any
any person resisting, impeding, obstrtucting, or ffn
sons, in whose possessidn they are found, and also
g
of this warr ant before me, or some other officer havin
mann er hind ering or delaying you in the execution
ant
with according to law; and make retur n of this warr
jurisdiction of the case. to be disposed of and dealt
a parti cula r state ment and sufficient description of the
showing all acts and things done ther eund er, with
possese po ssession found, if any, and if not foun d in the
things seized and the name of the person in whos
as rea true copy of this warr ant and the retur n thereQf,
sion of any one, so state in your retur n, and post
quire d by law.
Given unde r my hand and seal
�"WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
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If only Ardent Spirits and conta iners be seized,
the Magistrnte shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to CommonweaLth. Any person claiming any of
same must file a written claim stati ng particularly
the charaJcter and extent of his interest therein,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may be,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed articles forfeited.
If still, still cap. wom1, tubs, heater, fermenter s,
or any appliance connected with a still and u sed ,
or m ash or other subs t a nce capable of l!>eing used,
in the manufaoture of A rdent Spirits, be seized,
the m ash (a fter taking a sample) shall b e d estroyed, and the facts a nd articlas seized reported
to th e P1·ohibition Director and Commonwe alth's Attorn ey. (A copy of this warra nt an d
p rop er return will be a sufficie,n tJ notice and r ep ort.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed o f
a s in No. 1 above.
3. If A r dent Spirits a re being transported in an au -
tom obile, b oat, wagon. buggy, or other veh icle, t he
Ardent Spirits a nd containers shall b e p reserv ed
a nd the vehicle sh all b e d elivered to the Sergea n t
of t h e City, the fa cts r epo rt ed to the P ro hibition
Dir e ctor and Com mon w ealth's Attorney an d
A rd e.n t S pirits a nd cont a iners disposed of a s p rov ided in No. 1 ab ove. (A c opy of this w a rrant and
prope r re t urn w ill be a su ff icent repo rt.)
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must be post ed at th e fr on t d oor of the hou se, or
on t he d oo r of t he room , or o n the p r emises a t
the pl ace t he Arde n t Spi rits m ay be foun d .
See Sec tions 21 1-2, 2 2, 23, 2 3
Acts o f Assembly, 1918, P age 57 8.
1-2,
57 and 57
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(Here state housl room. place.
and by seizing the foll owing described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above n amed person found in possession thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the return
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No claim of own ership or interest in any of the
sa id things seized h aving be en filed herein in comp liance with t he law, the same are hereby adjudged
an d declared confisc a ted a nd f o rfeited to th e Commonwealth.
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filed to cer tain o f the sa id t h ings herei n seized. thi s
wa rrant, the said claim a nd t h e th in g s in the clai m
par ticularly d escribed, are h er eby ce rtifi ed to th e
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4. A COP!' of this w arrant a nd the return thereon
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bei ng t ran spor t ed in v eh icle, b oa t o r b ag gage. it i s to
be re t u rn ed to the jurisd iction from wh ich issu ed . If
i.sst.1ed fo r A rden t Spirits so transported, it can \> e
executed in any part of the S t a t e, and re turned t o
any ju stice i n a n y county or ci ty th rou g h w hich
t hey w ere c arried .
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The Court instruct s the jury that i n th i s case , as
in all c r iminal cases , the accused 's plea of not guilty
raises a presump tion of innocenc e in his favor and puts on
the Co onwealth the burden of proving his guilt beyond
r easonab le doubt .
If, the:ref ore " upon a co nsi derat i on of
the Whole case. the test imony of the witnesse s and the
circums tances shown in evi dence . there exists in the minds
of the jury a reasonab le doubt as to the guilt of t he
accused , they should find him not gui l ty .
And the Court
further tells the jury tha t a reasonab le doubt i s that
s t ate of the cas e whic h ,. after comparis on and cons idera tion
of al l the evi dence, leave s the minds of t he jurors in suc h
conditio n that t hey canviot say that t .hey feel an abiding
convict ion t o a moral certaint y of t he t ruth of the charge .
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they further believe from the evidence beyond every reasonable
doubt that the said still and said mash were on the said
premises With t he knowledge, or by t he cons ent of th e a ccused
then they must find t he accused not guilty .
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f or a perso n to own or have in his poeee saion a still oap
or ma s h or other st1bst anoes oapab le of being u.eed i n the
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Prohibition--History
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1916-1933
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Commonwealth v. Asbury Dean
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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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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Commonwealth v. Asbury McWilliams
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1822
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Threat of bodily hurt
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, maim or do bodily hurt.
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In t he Circ ui t Cou rt of sai d Coun t y:
The gra n d juro rs in a11d for the b ody of
s aid Coun ty of i.,o cki n g ham , and. now at t end ing raid Co urt at its
F ebr u.ary term , 1924 , upon th eir
oath s do pres e n t t ha t -0. shb;y Col li er and
Malc olm Eat on , with in one ;year
nex t prio r t o the find ing of th i s indi ctm
ent, in the said Coun ty of
Roc king ham , did unla wfu l ly marn1fa ctur e ,
se 1, ofie r , k ee p , stor e and
e xpos e for sale , give a.way ,
tran sp ort , disp ense , s oli cit , adv erti se
and r ec eive orde rs for ard. ent s,Pi ri ts , a
gai n st the pea ce
of t he Cor:imonweal th of Virg i nia_ .
n d dign i ty
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pre sen t t hat shby Col l i er and r.la. lcol m
a ton , with in one year nex t
prio r to t he fi ndin g of this indi ctm ent ,
in th e s aid Cou nty of
Rock ingh m, d id. unla wft1 lly h<ive in thei r
poss e s sion arde nt spi rits ,
a gain st the peac e and ciig ni ty of the Comm
onwe al th of Virg inia . .
nd t he jur ors a f or e sa id upon the ir oath s
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and r espective[y acknowledg<'d themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to -say: the said
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good and lawful money of the United States, and the said ____ _________________________________ _
in the sum
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of like 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 Exr,mption as to this obligation, anq also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwea lth arising under this recognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds o
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conditions underwritten .
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depart thence without the leave of said Court, theu the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
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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
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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>
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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. Ashby Collier and Malcolm Eaton
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Homestead Exemption
arrest warrant
posession of 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
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-box3-062
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Collier
Eaton
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2742966cb290bdd48a4754518c223ed4.pdf
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Commonwea lth of Virginia,
County of Rockingham , to-wit :
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The gr and jurors i n and for the body of sa id county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its October
term, 19 26 , upon the i r oaths do pres ent that
shby Cra1ford ,
within one year next prior to the finding of this indictmen t ,
in the said count y of Rockingham , did unlawfull y and fe lon iously manufa cture distilled ardent spirits , a gainst the peace
and dignity of t he Commonweal th af Virginia .
This i ndi ctment is f ound on t · e testimony of R. M.
Burke a nd
vi s Bur k e , witnesses sworn in Court and sent be -
fore the grand jury to give evidence .
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Charge to the Jury
ASHBY CRAWFORD :
I f you fi nd t he accused , Ashby Crawford , not gui lty ,
you will say s o and no more .
I f you find h im guilty as charged in the indictment ,
t hen you will say s o and fix his pun ishment by confinement
in the penitentiary f or n ot le ss than on e n or more than five
ye ars , or , in your discretion , by confinement in ~a il for
a pe ri~d. of not less than six months nor more th
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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 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>
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Commonwealth v. Ashby Crawford
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Felony; Not Guilty
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Felony
not guilty
Operating a still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1926
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COID-JTY OF ROCKI:NGHll!, t o-vJi t:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors i n and for the body of said county
of Rockingham and now attendin g said Court at its April term,
1928, upo n the ir oaths do present t hat Ashby Crawford , within
one year ne xt prior to the findi ng of t his i ndic t ment, in sa id
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county of Rockingh a m, ell d /unlawfu lly and feloniou sly manuf'ac ture
distille d ardent spirits, against the peace and di gn ity of t he
Commonwealth of firginia .
This i ndictmen t is found on t he testimon y of J. L.
Dirting , W. E. Thurber, G. A. Lawson,
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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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
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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ashby Crawford
Description
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Felony; Guilty
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Felony
guilty
manufacture ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1928
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Commonwealth of Virginia) To-wit:
City <lXXCmm~of -IIa.::t!r.ison.bur-g.------ - - _ )
In the ___ Cj._~QllJ•. t ____ Court of the .C_Q.1J.n.t3° __ of __ RQckiu,gham. ______ _
BE IT REMEMBERED That __ p_._W..!_]l~~!:!1~!] _____ , Attorney for the Commonwealth for
the sa:id __c_q-g.n_ty_______ of _J1Q_C_~ip_g1Js.1.!IL, and who for the said Commonwealth prosecutes
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in this behalf, in his proper person comes into the said Court on this the :__ l_4.tb___ day of_ ____ _
_.Mf;!"~_l_! ____ , in the year 192'19, a~d upon the c.omplaint in writing, verified hy the oath of ___ _
_!_~_J_~-A~~F-~~~------, a competent witness, gives the said Court here to understand and be
informed that __ Af!l]p_x_$_Q,~~-~~§_________ 7J~
in the year
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spirits
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
And the Att~ey for the Commonwealth aforesai~ ~ecutes as aforesaid, in the
name ~nd by the aut ority aforesaid,_ and upon ~
o_mplaint in writing aforesaid, further gives
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the said Court to und rstand and 1be mformed,.-tnat said ------------------------ -----------:~ ~~~ -----~---- d • ~ ;_:-______ , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
-----------------------------------~---------------------------------~-------- ·--------against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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name and by the authority afores id, and upon the c plail!-t in writing aforeSJaid, further gives
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the sa id Court to UI) derstand and be informed t·
said --------- - ------------------------ -on the __________ day of ------/--------~
, in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
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and dignity of ,t he Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Attorney for the 1C ommonwealth.
VIRGINIA:....:... __ City __. ________ of JI_~~_!'_i_~~P-~~!..6 .: ________ , To-wit:
This day __ W•- T •-Rexrode ____ personally appeared before me PA\!.l-J_~~-_M.! __!Il.9-l'U::l
a__~p-~~!]l_p~gJ__i_Q_ for .the City ________ of _Rar.r...i.S.Q.Ub:ur~ - -----, Virgi-ni.a , and made
complaint and information on oath that __AShb7-_Edwa,rds ______________ ..., _________________ _
within twelve months prior to this date, to-wit on .the ___::l.f~j;]l __ day of _Ma.r.9.h ______ , 192 ~O
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Virginia-Greeting:
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(b) ·A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully in the po...-
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session of, and unlawfully used by one
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H e r e desc r ibe vehicle, auto, wagon , carriage, buggy , boat, baggage or what n ot
by one ............... . .... ····························-················.················································,.,.····,' ···························································
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, _or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this./..g·······day of..J t / . . ~... 19~.......
Title of Magistrate
�DIRECTIONS
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If only Ard e nt Spirits an d containers be seized,
the Magistrate sh a ll fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the h earing of said return. If no claimant
appea r, the A rde nt Spirits and a rticles are to be
forfe ited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must fil e a written claim stating
particularly the character an d extent of his interes t there in, whereupon the Magistrate shall
cer tify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit o r Corporation Court, as
the case m ay be, for determination, and declare
th e unclaimed ar ticl es forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other .substance capable of being used , in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
se ized, the m as h (afte r taking a sampl e) shall be
d es troyed, and the fac ts and articles seized reported to the Pro hi bi tion Commissioner anp
Commonwealth '.s Attorney.
(A copy of this
warrant and proper return will be a sufficien t
notice and report.) Ardent Spiri ts and containe rs disposed. o f as in No. 1 above.
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an autom obile, boat, wago•n, buggy, or o ther vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and th e v eh icle shall be delivered t o the
S ergeant of th e City, the facts repo rte d to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth s
1
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.)
4. A copy of this warrant and the return thereof
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, o r on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
The following named officers and
sisted me in th
as-
Commonwealth
Other th an above stated the following are witn e.sses.:
within
Here state house. roofrf. plcce
and by seizing th e following described Ardent
Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e a b ove n amed p e r son found in possession
th ereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and th e return h ereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
as front door of house. door of room or premises
Description of Ardent Spirits an d other things
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of----- ----------------~ 192 ____ .
No claim of ownership or interest in any of. the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compl.ia nce with the l aw, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared co nfiscated and forfeited to the Comm o nwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
of - --------- ---- --- -----, 192 _____ _
Title of Magistrate
Written claim of own ership or interest having
been filed to c ertain of th e said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are h ereby certifi e d t o th e ________________ Court of this _________ _
for determination, a nd the said things unclaimed
are h ereby adjudged and d ecla red confiscated
and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
Given under my h and this _______________ day
of --------------------- -, 192 ____ .
Title of Magistrate
NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in v ehicle, b oat or baggage, it is
to be r e turned to the jurisdiction from which issued . If is.sued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it
can b e executed in any part of the State, and returned to any ju stice in any oounty o r city through
which they a r e carried.
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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
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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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Commonwealth v. Ashby Edwards
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Information
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Information
posession 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
1930
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RcPr-box8-043
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Edwards
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ced4ad6f2a6978f280ebeac00cdcaaa5.pdf
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In the __ Q_j.~Q!.1-_lt _____ Court of theC_~13,!lj;_1- ___ of _Rockingha m _____ •-·
BE IT REMEMBER ED That _J)_.__ yl_.__ E~~I!!~---, Attorney for the Commonwealt h for
the sa iq ___ Q_9_~j;j: _____ of __ :g9_~J-~~ - , and who for the said Commonwealt h prosecutes
in t his behalf, in his proper person comes into t h e said Court on .this the :J:7j;_l:! ____ day 'of_ ____ _
AP!'JJ, _____ , in the year 19iL, and upon .the c omplaint in writing, verified by the o;th of ___ _
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________ , 'a compe t ent w1·tness, gives
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informed that A_s_hl>x,_F~az1-e.r_..&_W~'k<!._~~~.Z~fhe
day of, _ January--- ----,
in the year 192_fl, in the said __QQJIDtY-, __ of ___ .RQ9.klM.4001____ , did unlaiwfully h a ve ___ _
_!!1__ ~!1e irpossess ion_ 100 _ga:Llon of _mash ____________________________________ _
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-against the peace and dignity of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
And the Attorney for he Commonwealt h aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, 'in the
name and by the authority afore~ id, and upon the complaint in writing aforesaid, further gives
the said Court to understand and 1be · formed that said ------------ ------------ -----------on the __________ day of ------------ - ______ , in the year 192 __ ; in the said ______________ of
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alth of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commo ealth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in · the .
name and by the authority afor-e sa_id, and u n the complaint in writing afores aid, · further gives
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the said Court to understand and be informed 1 at said ---- - ------------ ------------ ------on the __________ day of ------------ --------, in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
------------ ----------, did unlawfully ----~- __ ------.:----- -::.----------- -- against the peace
and dignity of ,t he Commonwealt h of Virginia.
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VIRGINIA:- ___ Q.9_1mj;,x _______ of __!iQ9.kipg_h~nt____________ , To-wit:
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Manufactlm;ul 1,1ndistiU0d aFdeRt spiFi ts;
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~pp]iances connect0d ·Niifl: a stjY. .and masr srd o ±her 'illWhn@eB capa!ble of being used in the man-
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5.-Unlruwfull y possess ardent spirits.
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Dublin Core
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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>
Is Referenced By
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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. Ashby Frazier and W.A. Frazier
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
100 gallon mash
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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-box7-028
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Frazier