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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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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 Malone, Jr.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--Virginia
Alcohol--Law and legislation
Criminal courts--Virginia
Rockingham County (Va.)
@Harrisonburg (Va.)
Minors
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with possession of ardent spirits, being under 21 years of age. Misdemeanor; Guilty.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU LIbraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1917
Contributor
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Megan Pullen, 2025.
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/)
Relation
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Commonwealth Order Book 2: page(s) 246, 265, 268
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Pro001_001_017
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Text
Malone
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/6ec79f0f3c5046a72b4890119f8c2070.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ashby Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1922
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box2-042
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflet
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1906
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Ashby Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_081
Gooden
Shifflett
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1907
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Ashly Larson
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor abusive language.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Abusive Language
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_093
Larson
Marshall
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_013.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Augustine Allen
Date
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1815
Subject
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Fighting
Description
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Defendant charged with fighting.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_004_013
Allen
Tate
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_070.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.
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Augustus Mosley, William Johnson, George Thompson
Date
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1866
Subject
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Felony
Burglary
African American
Description
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Defendants charged with felony entering dwelling in the night with intent to commit larceny. Guilty
Publisher
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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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Criminal
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Ccr002_016_070
Johnson
Mosley
Thompson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_027.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.
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Augustus Pates
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1816
Subject
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Assult and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not Guilty
Publisher
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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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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_027
Pates
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_033.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Augustus Reedy
Date
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1857
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_015_033
Mitchell
Reedy
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_001.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.
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Austin Cokely
Date
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1830
Subject
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Horse Racing
Description
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Defendant charged with racing horses in public road.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_010_001
Cokely
Harshbayer
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_067-commonwealth-v-b-franklin-lafferty.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. B. Franklin Lafferty
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_067
Lafferty
Rogers
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_025-commonwealth-v-b-d-avis.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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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
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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
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Date
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1872
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. B.D. Avis
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_025
Avis
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ef23595e27b9314a7030d2f6fadc2feb.pdf
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Cou nty afor esai d resp ectf ully repr esen t unto
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Tha t, on March / ~
, 1921 , W. p. Wine, a Dep uty
She riff of the Cou nty afor esai d, did seiz e in
said Cou nty
a Ford road ster , t ode l _ ____ __ carr ying
a Virg inia
lice nse tag N9. 51,7 96, with engi ne No. 1,42
1,11 2, said
auto mob ile
the time of seiz ure bein g occu pied. by
Crou shor n. who had in his pos sess ion at the
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auto mob ile abou t a half a gall on of moo nshi ne
liqu or.
Tha t, und er Sec tion 57 of the proh ibit ion act,
as
amended by Acts of Gen eral Asse mbl y, 1920 , the
said auto mob ile is forf eite d to the Commonwealth.
That you r info rma nt pray s that the said auto
mobile be cond eme d and sold and the proc eeds
be disp osed
of acco rdin g to law, and that all p erso ns conc
erne d in
inte rest be cite d to appe ar a.nd show caus e why
the said
prop erty shou ld not be condemned and sold to
enfo rce the
forf eitu re.
Sub scri bed and swo rn to befo re
me this 8th day of April , 1921 .
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Where a
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t h t t he s id automobile
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be forfe i tcd to the Commonv e 1 th under Se ·'t ion 57
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Th refore t he said
. G. Cr oushorn
nd all other persons c oncerned
in ·nter est a re n t i f i ed to ap pe ar b e fore the Circui t Court of Rock i n ham
Count .. on t he 22nd d iy of June , 19 21 , boing the 3r d day of t h e J une term
oft e Court,t o show cau e , if any the y can . why the p rayer of the sa id
informat i on for the c ondemnati on [ nd sa le of
be gr ant ed
id automobil e shoul d not
nd said property s old and t he proce eds dispc se d of ac c ording
· id Proh ib : tion Act .
to the
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County
t the Hourt House th er eof on the 9t h dny of June , 19 21 ; a nd i n
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and receive orders for ardent spir its, against the peace
and dignity of the Commonweal th of Virg i nia .
11:his indict1:ient is found on the testimony of W.Pl
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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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. B.G. Croushorn
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
1921
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RcPr-box1-075
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Croushorn
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0c70f90e78d992a2549c75296eb81b4f.pdf
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COMMON\VEAL~tl OF VIRGI NI ,
COUNTY OF ROG I NGHAM , to-wi t :
In the Circu it Court of said Count y :
The grand juror s of t ~e State of Vi rgi ni a , i n
and fort e body of the count y of Rocki ngham , a nd now atten
ding said Court at its June term, 1932, upon their oaths
prese nt that B. L. Kratz e r, on or about June 12 , 1932, in
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said count y , did unlaw fully opera te an autom obile while under
t r e influ ence of arden t spiri ts, aga inst t.e peace and d i
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use of the Commonw ealth of Virginia
rendered, and they each severally w ived their homestead exemption to their recogniza
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. B.L. Kratzer
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1932
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box10-003
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Kratzer
-
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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
Date
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1778-1971
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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. Bailis Stubs
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gamaing
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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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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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_006_024
Stubs
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_020.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.
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Barnett Huffman
Date
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1827
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault. 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_009_020
Huffman
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_008.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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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. Barney Winters
Date
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1830
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_010_008
Mitchell
Winters
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_007.pdf
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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
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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Commonwealth v. Bartholomew Rutter
Date
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1853
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming with cards. 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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_007
Houck
Rutter
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_077.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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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
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Barzel Ragan (Ragen) and Hugh Diver
Date
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1809
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_077
Diver
Ragan
Ragen
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_050.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bass Soloman
Date
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1893
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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_020_050
Soloman
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_064.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
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
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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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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. Ben Hopkins
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1821
Subject
The topic of the resource
Murder
African American
Free Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with murder by stabbing. Sent for further trial
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_007_064
Hopkins