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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Humes, George Humes, Frank Humes, and Lorenzo Sondy
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1851
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Willful Trespass
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Defendants charged with feloniously cut down destroy injure and carry away the growing trees on land not belonging to them. Guilty
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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_013_050
Humes
Sondy
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Kyger
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1813
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Fighting
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Defendant charged with fighting.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_036
Kyger
Rumsley
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Lee
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_005_121
Lee
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_084.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Lewis
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1812
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping part of road
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_084
Lewis
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Nigh
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1811
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with selling by retail spiritous liquors.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_031
Nigh
-
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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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. Benjamin Reid
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1856
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Trespassing
Description
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Defendant charged with trespassing, assault, and battery.
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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_015_014
Bull
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Benjamin Salvage
Date
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1812
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liquors without license.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_065
Salvage
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in
an d for the body of the county of Rockingh am, and now
attendin g s a id Court at its October term, 1930, upon
their oaths present th at Bennie Bymaker on Sep tember
tv
1930, in sa id county, did unlawfu lly sell one pint of
a rdent s p irits, against the pea ce a n4 di gn it y of t he Commonwealt h of Virgi n ia.
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An d t he juror s af oresa i d , up on their oa ths a fores a id, do f urther pre s en t tha t s a id Bennie Bymaker, on
Septembe r{j, 1930, i n sa i e county, di d unlawful ly sell
on e pint of ardent s pirits, agai n st t he peace a nd dign ity of t he Commonw ea lth of Virgin ia •
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This i ndictmen t i s f ound on the te stimony of S .
F. Fa ster a nd C. T. Griff i n , wit ne s s es s worn i n Court
a n d sent before t he gr and jury to give evid ence.
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Bennie Bymaker
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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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
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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Commonwealth v. Bennie Bymaker
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
selling ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-024
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Bymaker
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In the ___ Q_i_:r9At t _.. : _ Court of the _9_0UQ"t_y _ of _Rock ing_ham -------·
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BE IT REMEM BERED That _I;l_.__ lV_.__ ~_r.rn<3-n_ ___ , Attorne y for the Common
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the said __Q.Q l1Jlt y_______ of .R.Q.9.k:t o.gh§.!11 __ , and who for the said Common
wealth prosecut es
in this behalf, in his proper per1:on comes into the said Court on this the ,__l§J;_
l:J_ ___ day of_ ____ _
.P_Q:t.PA sl~-"', in the year 1~-, and upon the c~mplai nt in writing, verified by the oath of ___ _
Q_!.. __ ~!..- ~'-Y§_QJ} _______ _ , a compete nt witness , gives the saiid Court here to understa nd and
be
infor med that ---~~!'A~!'A _Q_l_;Lff_t _________ , on the _ _g_i?j;____ day of -~~p_tember ---,
in the year 19a5-, in the said .9_Q.\Ulty ____ of _.BQ-9.:.~ :i.:D..£.00:!JL _____ , did untawfu
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And the Attorne y for the Common wealth aforesai d, w'ho prosecut es as aforesai
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the said Court to understa nd and 1be informe d that said ------- ------- ------------- ------- on the __________ day of ------- ------- ------, in the year 192 __ , 1n the said
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�Com mon wea lth of Virginia-City, County o/,? oc- l~~ Jo-w it:
To the Prohibi tion Inspect ors, Sheriffs , Sergean ts, and all Police Officers
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Here describe place as in (a) above
(c ) Ardent Spirits are bei ng unlawfu lly kept , held, stored , conceal
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certain baggag e or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
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TH ESE ARE, THER EFORE , IN TH E NAME OF TH E COMM ONWE
ALTH OF VIRGI NIA, to command you, with all necessa ry and proper speed and assi stance, to
search the hou se, place, baggag e, boat or vehicle herein designa ted, either in day or night, and seize such ardent
spirits and their contain ers and other things
apparen tly possess ed or u sed in violatio n of law, an9 brin g the same
and the person or persons , in whose possession they are found , and also any person resistin g, impedin g, obstruc
ting, or in any manner hinderi ng or delaying you in the executi on of this warran t before me, or some other
offic er hav ing jurisdic tion of the case, to be
di sposed of and dealt with accordi ng to law; and make return, of thi
s warran t sho"vin g all acts and things done
thereun der, with a particu lar stateme nt and sufficie nt descrip tion of
the things seized and the name of the person
in whose possess ion found, if any, and if not found in the possess ion
of any one, so state in your return, and post a
true copy of this warran t and the return thereof, as required by law.
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1. If only Ard ent Spirits and co nta iners b e seized
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor mor e th a n 30 days fr om th e da te o f r eturn
for the h earin g of said return. If no cla imant appea r, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited to Commonwealth. An y perso n claiming
any o f same must file a writteJ claim stating pa rti cula rly th e cha racter a nd extent of his interest
th erein, w hereupo n the M agistra te shall certify th e
w arra nt, written claim a nd articles claimed, to th e
Circuit or Corp oration Court, as the case may b e,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed a rticl es fo r feited.
2. If still, still cap, wo rm, t ubs, heater, ferme n tcr s,
o r a ny ap plia nce conn ected w ith a still and used.
or mas h or o th er sub sta nce capab le of being used,
in th e m a nufacture of Arde nt Spirits, be seized.
th e mas h (after takin g sa mple ) shall be destroyed,
and the fact s and articles seized r epo rte d to th e
p ro hibition Commi ssioner and Co mmo nw ealth 's
Attorn ey. ( A copy of this warra nt and p rope r r e turn w ill be a suffici ent notice a nd report.) A r den t
Spirits and cont ain ers di sposed of as in . No. l
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a nd by seizin g th e fo llow in g describ ed A rde nt Spirit,
a nd other thin g s therein fo und (a nd a rresting th e
c1 bove named per so n found in possession th ereof) a nd
by pos tin g a trn e copy of thi s wa n-a nt a nd th e return
T hi s ma tter set fo r hea rin g o n th e
... ... .. day
of
hereo n o n th e
H ere say place, house, room, boat ,
No cla im of ow nership or intere st in any o f the
said things seized havin g been filed herein in complia nce with the law , the sa me are hereby adjudged
and decla red confi sca ted a nd forfeited to the Commo nwealth .
Given un de r m y ha nd this . .. ....... ...... ...,.. ...
of
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3. If A rdent Spirits a re being tra nsported in a n autom obile, boa t, wagon, bug gy, or o th er vehicle, the
Ard ent Spirits and container s sha ll be preserved
and th e ve hicle shall be delivered to th e Serg ea nt
of th e City, the fact s reported to the P ro hibition
Commissioner and Commonw ealth 's Atto r·ney a nd
Arden t Spirits and conta iners di sposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this wa rra nt a nd
p rope r return will be suffi cient r eport.)
W ritten claim of own ership or interest having
bee n filed to ce rtain of th e said things herein seized . this warrant, the said claim and the things in
th ~ cla im particula rly desc ribed, are hereby certifi ed
to th e
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for determina tion, a nd th e said thin gs unclaimed a re
hereby adj udg ed a nd declared confi sca ted a nd fo rfeited to th e Common wea lth.
Given und er my band this ... ... ....... ...... ..... .. ...... ...day
of
4. A copy of this wa rra nt and th e return th ereo n
m ust be pos ted a t th e front door of th e ho use, o r
o n th e doo r of th e roo m, o r on th e prem ises at th e
place the A rel en t Spirits m ay be fo und .
See Sectio ns 21 ½, 22, 23 , 23½ , 57 a nd 57 ½ , Acts of
A ssembly, 1918, Page 578.
193.
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N O TE. -U nless warra nt iss ued fo r A rdent Spirits
bei ng tra nsport ed in ve hicle, boat, or baggage, it is
to be return ed to th e juri sd iction from w hi ch iss ued.
If issued fo r A rd ent Spirit s so tra nsported, it can be
execut ed in a ny pa rt of th e State, and r et urn ed to an y
j ustice in a ny co unty or ci ty throug h w hich th ey a re
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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. Bernard Clifft
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of still
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
1933
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RcPr-box10-024
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Clifft
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/4789ac1185f9065d11d510bb98254d58.pdf
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SOl:KOlf.'': LTH OF VI RGI NI..~ ,
ounty of Rocki ngham , to - wit ;
I n the J ircuit Jourt of said County :
Tl':e grand ·urors i n anct for the b ody of said county of
Rocki ngl1am and now attendi ng Sa.id Court at its February term , 1930 ,
up on the ir o aths
o _prese nt that Be rnard Lam, who \'las he retofore , on
the 18th day of Novembe r , 1924 , c onvicte d of v iola t i ng the Prohi bi tion
laws of the Jommonwealth of Virgi n ia in the J ircuit :]ourt of sai d Rock i ngham "ounty , Vir~i nia , and who t h en and there was sentenced to pay
a f ine of f iv e hundred dollars and serve for a pe rio d of s ix months i n
jail , and wh o heret ofore vms also on July 18 , 19 27 , conv icted of v iolati ng th e Prohi bitio n l av;s of th e __, ommo nweal th of Virgi ni a i n the C: ir cui t
Court of Green e County ,
rirgi nia , and who then and there was sentenced
t o ~ay a f i n e of f i fty do lla rs an
serv e for n per iod of s ix months i n
jail , did , on Feb ruary 16 , 1930 , i n t h e sai d county of Rocki ngham , un la\Jful l y an
f elo n ious ly re ceive , trans:p o rt , and. hav e i n h is :pos s ession
ardent sp i r it s , against the :peace and di gn ity of the ~ommo nwealth of
Virginia .
Th i s ind ict ment is found on the test i mony of .n....-4i~-m~~1'!'1'1'f~ r
and J ohn Lo gan , \J itnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand jury
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Bernard Lam
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
guilty
posession ardent spirits
2nd offense
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-058
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Lam
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_239-commonwealth-v-bernard-lam.pdf
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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.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1922
Title
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Commonwealth v. Bernard Lam
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Bernard Lam and Kemper Dean
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-022
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Dean
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1927
Title
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Commonwealth v. Bernard Roudabush
Description
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Defendant charged with felony manslaughter.
Subject
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Felony
Manslaughter
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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_009_300
Cook
Roudabush
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County of Rockingham, to-wit:
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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.
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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
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bert Propst
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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
1917
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RcPr-box1-022
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Propst
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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
Publisher
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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. Bertie Miller
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
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Felony
Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault with a knife with intent to maim, disable, disfigure, and kill.
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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_020_026
Chandler
Miller
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/5ec1f2d330d0bddfb119dc398a65fe6e.pdf
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CO 1MONWEALT . OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF R CKI NGHAl,! , to - wi t:
I n t he Ci rcu it
our t of said Cou nty :
The grand jur ors of t he Commonw ea lt h of
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Wi tnesses : G. A. Lawson
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�IN THE CIRCU IT COURT OF RO CKINGF..AM COUNTY , VI ID INI •
COMhONViEALTH OF VIBGI NI ,
TO THE SHERI FF OF ROCKINGH M COUNTY , Greet in g :
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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
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bessie Moubray and Irene Moubray
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
summons
posession of ardent spirits-homebrew
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
1932
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RcPr-box10-008
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Moubray
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1911
Title
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Commonwealth v. Betty Johnson
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony bigamy.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Bigamy
Bigamy
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_006_182
Harris
Johnson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/757c20c8d7f0bcbdba6b12c751ec9586.pdf
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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
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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
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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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Beulah Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Information
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Information
Information for violation
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
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box8-079
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0b22d5b09f78b2fa79bcd08bfe1f9c64.pdf
358960b6087b7f91144e4e3abe567510
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Rockin ham and novv attending said Court at its DErnemb~r term ,
1926 , upon their oatls do pre sent that t eulah Shi ff l ett and
Hobart Reedy , on or about Oc tober 1 0, 1928 , in the sai d count y
of Rock i ngham , did unl awfull y have in their possession a st ill,
still cap , worm , t ub , fermenter , and othe r appliances con nected with and used jn the operation of a sti l l , without hav ing t he same re gistered as reg_ui red by law , a gai nst t he peace
and dignity of tLe Commonweal th of_ Virginia .
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STATE OF VIRGINIA -CouNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To-WIT:
I, __ __ __ ___ __ _______ _____ __________ __ _____ ____ ______ _______ , a Justice of the Peace in and for the
County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ ____ ______ _________________ ______ _______ _and
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have this day acknowledge d themselves indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia in the sum of
______ ____________ ______________________ ___ ___________ Dollars ($ _____________ ), to be made and levied
of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said _______ ___ __ _____________ ___ _______ ___ _
shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the __ _______ ___
day of_ _________ ____ ___________ ___ _______ ___ , 192 - --, and not leave hence without leave of the said
Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to a wait the action of the Grand Jury of the said
County upon the ,vithin charge.
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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>
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. Beulah Shifflett and Hobart Reedy
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
operating a still
350 gallosn 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
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-box7-054
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Reedy
Shifflett
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_057.pdf
166e444022687b4134f47dcef4c5f180
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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Bill (a slave)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1816
Subject
The topic of the resource
Theft
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with stealing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_057
Bill