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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. Charles McDaniel
Date
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1902
Subject
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Cursing and swearing
Description
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Defendant charged with cursing and swearing.
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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_022_013
McDaniel
Rolston
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHIII, t o- wit:
In the Cirouit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingham, and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oa ths do present, that
Charles Michael, on or about the 18th day of April,
1931, in sa id County, did unlawfully
have in his possess!
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles Michael
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-3 pints
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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
1931
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RcPr-box9-039
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Michael
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_025.pdf
297f82011f6535ee46db65b16abc7fed
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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. Charles Morgan (Morton)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1867
Subject
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Felony
Breaking and Entering
Burglary
African American
Description
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to commit larceny. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_025
Morgan
Morton
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Cirouit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of sai i county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its April
term, 1927, upon their oaths do present that Charles Morris,
within one year next prior to the finding of this indictmen t,
in the said county of Rockingham , did unlawfull y and feloniously manufactu re distilled ardent spirits, against the
peace and dignity of the -Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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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. Charles Morris
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
operaitng a still
producing 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
1927
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RcPr-box6-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COtnfTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of Rockingham and now at t endi ng s aid Court a t its Augus t term, 1928, upon their
oaths do present that Charles Morris, within one year next prior to
t he findi ng of this indictment, in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully manufacture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose f or sale, give
away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and receive orders for
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ardent spirits, a gainst the peace and dignity of t he Commonwealth of
Virginia.
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The jurors aforesaid, upon their oaths aforesaid, do further
present that Charles Morris, within one year next prior to the finding
of t h is i ndictment, in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully have
in his possession ardent spirits, a gainst t he peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors aforesaid, upon their oath s aforesaid, do further
present that Charles Morris, within one year next prior to the finding
of this i ndictment, in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully receive ardent spirits, a gai nst t he peace and di gnity of the Commonwealth
of Vi rginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of
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h ave this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of
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of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said _________ ___ ____ ______ ______ ____ ____ __ _
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Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said
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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. Charles Morris
Description
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Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
posession
transportation
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
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RcPr-box7-045
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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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
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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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1900
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Charles Nazlerod
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter AND larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_003_010
Dove
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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
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Commonwealth v. Charles Noles (Knowles)
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1793
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Adultery
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Defendant charged with living in adultery with another man's wife.
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Noles
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. Charles Noles (Knowles) and Gad Gilmore
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1793
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Breach of the peace
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Knowles
Noles
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. Charles Noles, Rebekah Noles and Robert Rolston
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1793
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Unknown
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Commonwealth v. Charles Palser
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1831
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Enter House
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Defendant charged with entering house and destroying feather bed and other property.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Ccr002_010_028
Dougherty
Palser
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles R. Roadcap
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
Creator
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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_004_101
Ritchie
Roadcap
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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
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. Charles Riddle
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
30 days in jail & $100 fine
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-076
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Riddle
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_019.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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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. Charles Rinker
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Theft
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony theft.
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_022_019
Rinker
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_011_004-commonwealth-v-charles-rufus-lam.pdf
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Your charge,
guilty
of the .felony
as cmrga.d in the
If you find
indictment,
and was.
and that
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him guilty,
to in.quire. whether
is
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in the
first
degree
in your discretion,
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or for
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find
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degree
in the
or of murder
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him guilty
him not
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by confinement
than
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second
say
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upon a sudden
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and ascertain
ry fo.r not
first
he killed
or implied,
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in
not guilty
hi
the
second
so and ascertain
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for not
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than
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degree,
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is
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e was c omnit ted with
del.iberate.
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the accused
you find
hi
I
not guilty,
you will
say so and no
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that
1931,
did kill
peace
and dignity
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sworn in court
evidence.
Charles
in the said
ously
✓ of
of the
State
of Virginia,
the body of the County of Rockingham,
do present,
of April,
jurors
and murder
upon their
Rufus Lam on the
9th day
County of Rockingham,
one Robert
in
Davis against
felonithe
of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
indiitment
is found upo~ the testimony
Lucy Davis,
and sent
before
and Hermf;; Davis,
the grand
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September
25th,.1944.
Mr. J. Robert Switzer,
Clerk
Circuit
Court of Rockingham County
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Sir:
Pleas
advise the name and address of the Judge of your
Court in 1931; also the names of the Clerk and Commonwealth's
Attorney at that time together
with their respective
addresses, if they are st 11 living.
I have been retained
for the purpose of presenting
a petition to the Governor for executive
clemency in the case of
Charles Rufus lam, who was convicted
in your Court 13 years
ago for the crime of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in the Virginia
State Penitentiary.
If you can furnish
me with any information
relative
to this case I will greatly appreciate
the same.
Enclosed herew
convenience
1n
imburse you for
records
in this
formation which
pet tion.
th find self-ad
reseed envelope for your
making reply.
I sh a 11 be very glad to reyour time and trouble
in looking up the
cas and forwarding
to me any pertinent
inmight be of assistance
in preparing
said
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1931
Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles Rufus Lam
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Felony
Murder
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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CCR001_011_004
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1891
Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles S. Shoemaker
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_057
Shoemaker
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COMMONWE.ALTH OF VIRGI NI A,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of t he Commonwealth in ancl for -the body
of the county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its
August te rm, 1928, upon t heir oaths do present that Charles
Scothern, who was heretofore on the 22d day of July, 1924 convicted of viol ating the Prohibition laws of t h e Commonwealth in
and who then and
the Mayor's Court of the City of Harrisonburg
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there was sentenced to pay a fine of fifty dollars and to serve
for a period of ninety days in jail, did., within one year next
prior to the findi ng of this indictment, in the county of Rock~
ingham, unlawfully and feloniously receive, transport, and have
in his possession ardent spirits, against . the peace and digpity
oft e Commonwealth of Virginia.
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House thereof, at l0o 'clock, a. m ., on the
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles Scothern
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
posession
transportation
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box7-053
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Scothern
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIP.GI NIA,
COUNTY OF P.OCKI NGHAM, to-w it:
In the Circu it Court of said Count y :
The grand juror s in and for the body of said count y
of P.ock.i ngham and: now atten ding said Court at its April term,
1926, upon their 1oaths do prese nt that Charl es Shif flett
,
withi n one year next pr ior to '. the f indin g of t h is indic tment
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i n the said count y of P.ock ingha m, did unlaw f ully manu factu re,
sell•, of f.er, keep, store and expos e f or sale, give away , trans
port, dispe nse, solic it, adve ttise and rece ive order s f or
ard en t spiri ts, a ga in st the peace and digni ty of tm Commonwe al th of Virgi nia.
The juror s af oresa i d upon t he ir oa ths a f ore s aid do
furth er pre s en t that Charl es Shif flett , withi n one year next
prior to the f i nding of this indic tmen t, in the sai d count y
of
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again st the pea c e and dign ity of the Commonweal th of Virg inia.
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�AFFIDAVIT FOR A WARRANT TO SEARCH
FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC.
Commonwea lth of Virginia
Filed in the Clerk's Office of the
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to answer the said complaint and to b e further dealt w ith according to la w .
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summon _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ __
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles Shifflett
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box6-007
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Charles Shifflett
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_128
Davis
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~~A.!. _______ , in the year 19f_~, and upon the complaint in writing, verified by the oath of ___ _
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informed that ___ _9_~~£3:~~--~_!l_~!'!_c_~¥_______ , on the -~~-~----- day of, --~ovember -----,
in the year l~-, in the said -~-Q.\:!.D,_t_y ___ of _.Ilo_q_~j._!_!g_l:l~-------, did unlawfully transport
. ?-.AQ._J~y_e__i.n._hi.s_Jl,os..s...es.ai.on._ab..o..ut..._ro..ur_.gallana_o.f.._ar.den.t·_1q1irits____ _
(moonshine liquor)
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------------ ------------ ------------ · -------------------· ------------ ----------·- -------a,gains,t the peace and dignity of the Commonwe aith of Virginia.
And the Attorney for the Commonwealt h aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority aforeEaid, and upon the complaint in writing aforesaid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and 1be informed that said ------------ ------------ -----------on the __________ day of ------------ --------, in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
:_ _____________________ , did unlawfully ------------ ------------ --------·---- ------------ -against the peace and dignity of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
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And the Attorney for the Commonwealt h aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority afor-esaid, and upon the complaint in writing aforesiaid, further gives
the said Court to underEtand and be informed that said :.. __________________________________ _
on the __________ day of ____________________ , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
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and di•g nity of -t he Commonwealt h of Virginia.
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Attorney for the Commonwealt h.
VIRGINIA :-___q!_~'l __________ of _.ff!!!'J:.le9.D,_'q_1JJ>_g _________ , To-wit:
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Notary Public __ for the _ Ci :tr _______ of __ _He..r...r1..sn.nb_ur.g. _____ , Virginia, and made
complaint and information on oath that
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witnin twel~e months-prior to this date, to-wit on the __p_t_l)._____ day of _NQ.ve.mber.. __ , 1~2 ,
. the ____________
County ______ of--------Rockingham
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1.-Manrufact ured undistiUed ardent spirits;
2.-Sold ardent spirits;
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4 ___.Qwned and had in ________ poEsessio n a still, still cap, worm, tuib, fermenter, and other
appliances connected with .a still, and mash and other substances capa!ble of being UEed in the manufacture of ardent spirits ;
✓ 5.-Unlaiwfull y possess ardent spirits.
Sworn to this __ 2d _____ day of~~:1~~!_! _____ --------, 19f_3..
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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. Charles Shirkey
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Information
Subject
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Misdemeanor
information
summons
posession of ardent spirits-moonshine
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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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-box10-017
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shirkey
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State of Virginia, Roclri11gl1a111
Gouqty, to'"'wit:
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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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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1894
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Charles Stewart
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Break and Enter
Larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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_002_016
Brunk
Stewart