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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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Title
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Commonwealth v. E.W. Pollard and George Blakemore
Date
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1859
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendants charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. Guilty
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_015_054
Blakemore
Pollard
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Commonwealth v. Earl and Jude Comer
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box2-056
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Comer
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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.
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1912
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Commonwealth v. Earl Black
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect and misdemeanor desertion.
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Misdemeanor
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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_006_193
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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. Earl Moore
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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
1921
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box2-012
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Moore
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/59155fd1d6b9622225cad3ef7492bf2c.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NI A,
COUNTY OF ROCia:: NGH.AM, to-~Qt:
In t h e Circuit Court of said County:
Th e grand jurors in and f or the body of
said county of Rock ing ham and now attending said Court at
its February term, 1927 , u pon their oaths do present t hat
Earle Knicely , on or about the
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1926 , in the said county of Rockingham , did unlawfully
operat e an automobile while under th e i nfluence of ardent
s pirits , a gai n st t ne peace and di gn ity of the Commonwea lth
of Virginia .
This i n dictment is f ound on t he testimony of
Harry Price Mill er, Gordon Alexander , Robert H. Meyerhoef f er,
and Travis Maddox, witn e sses sworn i n Court and sent before
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the part of the Attorney for the Commonwealth, D. V. Earman, and, John 1 . ,orrison, Attorney for the Defendant,
Justice. F. J. Argeabright , sit ting with me in t he within
cas e, feel that the Grand Jury should act, therefore, the
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Earle Knicely
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
operate a vehicle under the influence
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box6-033
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Knicely
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I n the Oircui t Court of s.a id County:
The gr and jurors i n a d fo r t he boo.y of s a id County
of Rocki ngha m, an d now atte n din g sa i d. Court at its Oct ober ter m,
1 923 , u pon t heir oaths , do pr e s en t t hat Early Mead ows withi n one
year nex t prior to the finding
of this in.iic t ment, i n the
s a i d Co unt y of Rocki ngha m, d i d unlawfu lly manu f a ct u r e , se ll,
offer , k eep , st ore a n d expos e for s a l e , gi ye a way, trans p ort,
disp ense , solicit, advertise and receive ord.ers for ardent
s p irits , aga.inst t he pe a ce a nd digni ty of t he Commonweal th of
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Thisln dictment i s found on t he testi mony of
v• .l!'isher , a 1d L • . /Bruce , witne s s e s s worn in
Cour t and sen t before t he gra nd jury to g-i ve evidence .
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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
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Early Meadows
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
capias warrant
manufacture
sell
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
1923
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RcPr-box3-029
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Meadows
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/7982b8285f53dcedee2fc9bd483162e8.pdf
9068f4712ab04669e8fe647feff2bddc
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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. Early Ruddle
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-038
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Ruddle
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Earman Roadcap
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
received ardent spirits
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
1929
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box8-010
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Roadcap
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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
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ed Collins
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_111
Collins
Rhinehart
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_029.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
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ed Holly
Date
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1902
Subject
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Breaking and Entering
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with breaking and entering with intent to steal. Guilty
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_029
Holly
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/c70222ea5ee814df326bdbc6c6581a2a.pdf
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of Roc kin gha m and now atten din g sai d Co urt at i t s .Tun e
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aga ins t the pea ce and dig nit y of
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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. Ed Lam
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
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
1932
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Identifier
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RcPr-box10-005
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Lam
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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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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ed Morris
Description
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
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Felony
Rape
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_078
Morris
Smith
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_017.pdf
07b943ca6032f0caf31c9389e4369199
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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. Ed Williams
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1898
Subject
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Felony
Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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_021_017
Williams
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0a53d2c07324b609d726989f0161ddc1.pdf
221d049711258c6ed798f9e2d0158ff6
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COUN'.l.'Y OF RO CKINGHAM, to-wit:
In t Le Circuit Court of s ~id County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of s a id Count y of
Rockingham and now a ttending said Court at its April ter •,
their oaths do presen t that
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d. Ewell Morris, within on e yet:.tr n ext pr i or
to the finding of th i s indictment, in the ,, &::. id County of Rockingham, did
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present that ?~d. Ewell Mor ris, within one year n ex t prior to the
finding of this ind. 1 ctme 11t, in the said Coun ty of nock ingha m, d.i d.
unlawfully have in his po ss ession a.rden t spirits, against t he peace
and dignity of the Commonvvealth of Virginia. •
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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>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ed. Ewell Morris
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
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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-box4-029
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/4dfe9a3f202eb6475f3842b3b0e4a22b.pdf
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COMt_ONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
In the Circ uit Court of t he County of Rockin gham:
BE IT REMEMBERED, that D. ~ . Earma n,
ttorney for t he
Commonwealth for the said County of Rocking ham, a nd who for the
Commonwea lth prosecu tes in this behalf, in his pr op er person c omes
into the sa id Court on this the 1st da y of March, 1932, and upon
t he comp l a i nt i n writing , verified by the oath of
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a cbmpe te n t witness, gives the said Court here to understand and be
info rmed that Ed Shi f flett, on the
i n the sa id Coun ty o f
--1-t- day o f
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o ck i n gham, did unlawful l(g ive and dispense
ardent s p irits to Je rry
ovel, a ga inst the pea ce and dig nity of the
Commonwea lth of Vir ginia.
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VIRGINI A, Ci ty of .arr im nburg , to-wit:
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p ersonall y a pne a re d be -
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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
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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. Ed. Shifflett
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dispensed ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1932
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RcPr-box10-016
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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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.
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1919
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Commonwealth v. Eddie Moomaw
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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Felony
Seduction
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_007_216
Moomaw
Welch
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Sp itzer, , di d , within one year ne x t p r ior to the f i nding of t hi s
i nd ictme n t , in th e sa id coun ty of Rocking ham, unlawfully rec e ive
and hav e in h is p os se s s ion a rde nt spirit s , a gains t t h e p eac e a n d
d i gn ity of t h e Comm onwe alt h of Vir g i n i a .
And the jurors af oresa i d up on their o aths afo r esai d do fur t her
pre sent that th e s a id Edgar Spitzer, d id, within one year ne~t
prior to the fi nd i ng of t h is i nd ictment , in the s a i d county of
Rockingh am , unl awf~lly manufactu re ardent spirit s , a gain st t he
p ea ce and d i n ity of the Co ·onwealth of Virg i n i a .
This i ndictment i s f ound on the t es timony of G. A. Lawson ,"--)
W. T . Rexrode , and J... T
before t he grand jur
Lor eg , witne sse s s worn in Court and s ent
to g ive e vid en ce.
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Com
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Edgar Spitzer
i s demeanor
April term, 1 9_3 0
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D . W. Ea rman
Commonwe al th ' s Attorney
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Commonwealth ,o f Vir_g inia-City~ Coun~y of,
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, .Sheriff~ Sergeants, and all Police Officers and ,Constables of the State ·of
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WHE~EAS ...........................' ......... ··············_···········--······-·-···-··•·•····· ···_ o / ~ ~ ~ ; ;he sa1
has this day made complamt and mformabon on oath before me,.l.!:.t!:.,.ef..!!:::_............_................ ,
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Name of l\fagist rate
of the said ~
c o-un t y
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that he verily believes, that in the said ~c o u n t y and State:
(a) That Ardent~ pirit are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, posses d, held, used and concealed
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G ive name. if name unknown. say , "\Vb ose n a 1n e is t o tbe in forman t u n kn own "
(b)
(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H e re describe v ehicle, a u to , w a g o n , car ria ge, b u ggy, boat , baggage or what not
. by one ................···································- ················.··························......................................................................................... .
H e r e g ive n ame, o r d escribe as in [a] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found,
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
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Given under my hand and seal this................day of.~
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If only Ard e nt Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 1
npr more than 30 days from the date of return,
for th e hearing of said return. If no claimant'
app ear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
fotfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim s,tating
particularly the character and extent of his inJ
terest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shal~
certify the warrant, written claim and article
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, a
the case may be, for determination, and declar
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. ferm enters
or a ny appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other .sub stance capable of being used, in the m a n•u facture of Ardent Spirits, b ~
seized, the m ash (after taking a sample) shall b
destroye d, and th e facts and articles seized re
ported to the Prohibition Commissioner and
(A copy of this
Commo nwealth's Attorney.
warran t and proper r e turn will be a sufficient
notice a nd r epor t.) Ardent Spirits and contain-{
e rs disposed of as in No. 1 above.
The following named officers and persons assisted me in the executio n of this warrant:
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
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DIRECTIONS
Commonw ea lth of Virginia
vs .
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Execu t, 1,.,;he within w arrant this ____
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day
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Here state house. r oom , piece
an d by seizing the following de.scribed Ardent
Spirits and other things the rein found (and arresting the a bove n amed p erson found in possession
thereof) a nd by posting a tru e copy of this warrant
and th e re turn h er eo n on the ____________________ _
Here say place, h ouse. room , boat,
auto or Baggage. or as case may be
D escription of Ardent Spirits and other things
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3. If Ardent Spi r its are b eing transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle,
the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be pre•
served a nd the vehicle sha ll be <lelivered t o the
Sergeant of the City, the facts r eport ed to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in N o. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant a nd proper return will be a suffi1
cien t report. )
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
Thi s m a tter set for hearing on the ________ day
of ------- ---------------, 192 ____ ,
No claim of ownership or interest in any of. the
said things seized having b een filed herein in complia nce with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and d eclared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Comm onwealth.
Given under my hand this ___ ____ _________ day
as front door of house, door of room or premises
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4. A copy of this warrant and, the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, o r on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
Othe r th a n above stated the following are witn esses:
of--- - ------------------, 192 ____ .
Title of Magistrate
Written claim of ownership or interest having
b ee n filed to certain of the said things he·r ein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certifi ed to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for d e termination, and the said things unclaimed
• are h ereby a djudged and decl a red confiscated
a nd forfeited to the Commonweal th.
Given unde r my hand this _______________ day
of _____ · ----------------, 192 ____ .
Title of Magistrate
~io/?1 under my hand this ___
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z_:;___ day of
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NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in v ehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be r e turned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Arde nt Spirits so transported, it
can be executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in "\nY oounty or city through
which they are carried.
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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
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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. Edgar Spitzer
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
manufactured ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box9-003
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Spitzer
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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. Edmond Crawford
Date
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1828
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_009_047
Crawford
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_015.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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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
Text
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Commonwealth v. Edmond Rogers
Date
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1876
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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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_019_015
Harmon
Rogers