54 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_018-commonwealth-v-dennis-via-and-j-l-kelley.pdf 67340cbc617f29d629ae34534077ae55 PDF Text Text oEC CO:WONWF.A.LTH v. DENNIS VIA and ) relony J. L. KELLEY (ta) -11=-t ��In the Name of the Commonwealth You "' hmby <omm,nded to mmmon of Virginia: ~••~:::::t~ing, ~·~··•~,•~~ ~:~::::::::::··:::·:·:::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::·:::::;:::~ .... ::;zz;;;?:::~:::7..;;z~::(Jj?..~:::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::: to appear before the Judge of the Ci~ourt J . of Ro at 9:30 o'clock, a. m., on the / say in behalf of the Defendant in the prosecution of the Comn onwealth against. ·•··································AJ...~ day of . ingham County, at the (:; urt House thereof, .... who stands charged ivyJfd .. -..... 19 4-'.~testify and the truth to ~~ ..................................................................... . ~idicted for a felony mJsd,e,meanorc- ;r ..........shall And this .. ........ ·~ . not omit under penalty of £100. And have then and there this Writ. W#nm, J. "fl:E~~,SWITZER, d,y of THE . SEKVJCE 1==• f 19 PRESS, HARRISONBURG, /.{,;;.d;. th, VA. ;t.L ~~ Cle,k Cle,k of on, «M ~t I th, Cmnt Hou«, th, _/ 7 FORM NO. 5 ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are hereby commanded to summon ................... . . lo appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of at 9:30 o'clock., a. m., on the .... say in behalf of the Defendant /7 ........... day of.. County, at the Court House thereof, l../4~~~':'V- ........ 19. v.'.,Y::o testify and the truth lo i11I he jJrosecutiou y,tz.atL who stands charged ~and against .............................. . indicted for a fel ny misdemeanor. And this ......... ~············· ..·········shall not omit under penalty of £100. And have Ihm a11d there this Writ. Wih ss, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk. of our said Court, at the Court House, the//1. . ................ . ...I9J'.f, and in dayof.~. THE SERVICE PRESS, HARIUSONDURG, VA. the ..... L .. FORM NO. 5 �ct> I (') !• 0 I 5· !.. I (1) ~ ~ ~ ' i• .... �who stands charged 'j!J :m~ indicted And this··········~· ............ shall not ~~~ \Vitness, ]. ROBERT SWITZER, SERVICE omit 1tndcr penalty of £100. Clerk of our saitJ_urt, And have then and at the Court House, the ... ......... PRESS, HARRISONBURG, th, VA, No. 457 fa /C:......... . 1d"Jf.n, ;,. 1/~z:;;:;;:;,/ d,y ,f ···~· THE for a felony mis-d-eml!anor. ' Cl"k ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail Month ~/;z .. . .Date committed ........... y 19. ... . ......................................... . 1 ingl lf.~1arried. --V ....'l 1111e ~ m . Physical condition Can read ?.'i\... .................................. ,.s write? ..~~·. Occupa · ../ ............................ State City Ordinance Fine .. Costs .. Held as insane/:: Behavior ... ~·········•·······•·· .... Offe1 · ··~... ............ / . .._ ... H .. .......... .............. ............................. years ............. Time in jail.. mont I1.5 ..years . · lru .......... ....Senternce. Held for trial s'. . person a dru ~ "'.✓ Dirnrc.cd ....... . .. ~. month .... Held for penitentiary. ..Held for other authorities .4~. ................... ..... ................ ...... Date of discharge Heigh ............... Hand mark· Teeth marks . . ..... Faoe marks ........... Arm marks Shouldec macks ··~~·· Thigh marks ........ ,.. . ..Back marks ... _!Snee marks ..?.. .. ..Foot marks Calf of leg markV~___, .... Left leg marks Fine after prisoner ... Right leg marks . at jail; Amount to State $. .... Amount {) I to City $ .t..~~'!'.. .S...7....... / '7 '- . J s ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. , L./ . ��Prisoners Reportof Rockingham CountyJail / ...... .19 ...~ Month oM~;;t.:Z~;::i'!:::::-...Date .".":"./L.--:-:-./;/ committed~~ Marriecl),M Dirnrccd .. / ....... Time in C. S ........... Physical years ... .,.,.,._.months condition Can read? ............... write? .... City Ordinance ~'-- ····.state Held for trial Held for Grand Jury. Senten,c.x-p~yeacs Fine ............. . Costs ................. ....... . . Held for other authorities ........Date of discharge Behavior DESCRIPTION Z.. Heigh Teeth marks .... Arm marks Shoulder .months. Time in jail ........................... Held for penitentiary Held as insane Weight/;1.0 ....................................................... . _ .....\~ L~oloc of Hanel marks ........................................... Faae marks <;__ marks OF PRISONER ......colm o( ey CO' -- \ ......../····· ... ····- ........................... Back ma1-ks Knee mark. Thigh ot marks Fingers off .. ole marks \ Neck marks. Brea t marks Left arm marks .... Right arm marks Left leg marks Right leg marb Fine after prisoner at jail; Amount to State$ .......................... . Amount V to City ..Deputy and Jail or Sheriff. ��COMMONWEALTH v. CHARGE TO THE JURY Dl!N"NISVIA and J. L. KELLEY If you find you will the accused, them guilty, shooting, as charged in the fix punishment by confinement their of not less malicious than one year shooting, guilty, or either then you will penitentiary five of than, of malicious not as cmrged a period hundred for or either of them, but find of unlawful shooting, as therein their punishment of not less a period ten years. indictment, twelve than them charged, by confinement one year by confinement months and by a fine of in the nor more than in jail not for a exceeding dollars. of the felonies of assault you will say so and fix a period not and battery, exceeding dollars, them guilty, aforesaid, of them, hundred say so and in the uenitentiary in your discretion, exceeding you will in the say so and fix or, then them guilty, If you do not find five or either nor more than of them, for years, either not guilty, indictment, If you do not find period of them, say so and no more. If you find five or either their twelve or either but find them guilty, as charged punishment months, or by both of or either in the indictment, by confinement or by a fine such fine of them, in jail not exceeding and imprisonment. then for �Comrnonwea 1th v) Charge Dennis to Via and the Jury J. L. Kelley �I ��Instruction The Court further L- No. instructs the jury that the malice neoes+ ' shooti g may be either ex/).- sary to constitute press or implied. the but every not to ill is intended motive where the act an evil bent sudden. includes ( • "'-· not only flowing with anger, motive. or more particular and wrongful such circumstances of a heart regardless It therefore malice deliberate, and cruel act is is against but or corrupt intention, as to carry of social on mischief; hatred, persons, from any wicked mind and purpose indication law from any wrongful, however an action \k and unjustifiable to anyone has been attended in them the plain and deliberately unlawful will to denote done with of malicious The worill. t1malice" and revenge, confined crime duty implied another by ��The Court to intend that consequence of them, resulted instructs the jury he does, or which is Therefore, Smiths, of law is from said / own act. wounded the the presumption No. further which of his Instruction that use of said deadly a man is the natural if or any of them, they that intended or necessary the prisoners, by the instrument. the taken or either deliberate consequences use that ��Instruction The Court the evidence or either Smith, if guilty the jury lawfully, the unlawful with intent belieffe shooting . th e prisoner then if then the difference they believe doubt that Elizabeth the the accused, Smith, and there from or Leon unlawfully, disable, ma- or kill, jury should find as charged in the indictment; evidence as charged depends then wounding, from the wounding, that that to maim, disfigure, or any of them, of malicious jury jury John Henry Smith, but not maliciously, of unlawful tells shot and feloniously Smiths, the case beyond a reasonable or any of them, said cused in this of them, liciously, the instructs No. ~-: that the in the jury should indictment. between upon whether the acts were done unfind if Court shooting and death ' b een gu1· 1t y of mur d erJ rrwould 11ave them guilty And the malicious or not the ac- J"l..~ i..rn.t~ had resulted p,,JA;,rtJ,./~ {/ ��a n/ lnatruction The Court evide11ce that the Smith, Elizabeth intent to either tempted to shoot Via, if did Smiths, not believe or any shoot as his punishme'1t not less than by confinement by him guilty confinement in the one nor more tr..a.n five in jail for a period 1ith char~e a"ll Lizzie from of them, year.:>, Smith, ith the penitentiary or, exceeding or that intent shoot i YlB, for i~- shooting evide"X!e er the in the the 11 of attempt not John Henry of actually (W!- find fro!il the or any of them, guilt , Leon Smith, you should ou believe or kill, him not S:nit if said that disable, find John Henry but jury a-1.d Leon Smith, - ou will o.t them; 1_. Dennis disfipure, then a.nd !-aaimins the accused, :3mith, maim, d ict.nent, instructs No. he at- afore- am a period fix of in .,.our discretion, t,..-elve months. ��INSTRUCTIONNO. c.:)-. The Court instructs the jury such a doubt as may be honestly substantial Reasonable and material a vertict cumstances. and reasonably essential in order fact or facts of conviction, evidence to sustain to warrant necessary an acquittal. for or that charged. is suggested It must not be It must be serious It must be a doubt the jury to believe and not of immaterial 1s as to any the offence itself. it. doubt entertained to prove or grows out of the evidence doubt without and substantial of material a reasonable doubt must be based upon the evidence, by the evidence, arbitrary fact that to find and non-essential cir- ��t1 The court " accused to be innocent reasonabie II it doubt, rea any instructs n their until the le dou t of hia guilt, sufficient derence of evidence supports ,1 " to warrant his ui t of the conviction, beyond a if c~used, the charge weight or proto or prepon- in the indictment, must be proved es ill is not sufficient the greater his guilt the mere suspicion however strong, nor is it guilty the is upon the minds of the jury him. and that · convict, the law presumes that he is proved and if there duty to acquit bability the jury but so clearly ,I I and the evidence '.! Ii able hype- thesis thereof of his so strong, innocance. as to exclude every reason- �\ �The court to be given jury are the testimony authorized the parties. the result if intelligence, stances ·I I case, their de~eanor witnesses their temper. whilst see. in this case interest, if ings, or bias, testifying, their and to give aa under to be entitled the weight of the witnesses fee of information, of such witnesses su h wi tnasses in determining relationship proven, their eans jury of different the same i their to the teatimony the to vonsider of this has be n shown. Ii instru.Jts all to. any, the to i if any appa~ent SJch credit of the circum- ��The jury q aocused of the cri every material ,, proved re instructed e all.aged fact eaaas that against in order him the in tr e indictment ry to oonstitute beyond a reasona bl.a doubt, to convict such cr·m and if the jury ust be have a reason- I I abie doubt the crime upon a material. it is their doubt and acquit hi. fact or el.ement necessary duty to give the priaoner to constitute the benefit of s oh ��The court the evidence that instructs I/ road p st the pre iaes shot gun, fro 1 Kelley a.ttac that the fire of their circumstances, necessary to protect ·: such danger and lawfully the said as to both of said Kelley the of firear along the public hile so pass- and Via w.ere fired in defe d- eana as. reas.onabl.y and if you further acted that from serious you should defendants. of him, who used a 12 gauge by auch assailant, from on the night and Via were justified in the belief was imrninient, believe and that ith enr aid defendants themselves they in the possession be necessary, the if and Via, or someone with from this. the evidence returning ,' guilty by Smith to them to then '' existing 1 of arnith, that Kelle peacefully then the said ing themselves appeared though of John premises upon an.d shot il ere, proaeeding ing the said jury the defendants December 6, 1933, neverthelea~, the Kelley and believe Via in under the then it was reasonably bodily find harm, and a verdict of not ��1 I INSTRUCTION NO. The court 1 H inatruota the defendants acted were in danger of serious others with the jury that under a re sonabLe him, then they bodily in determining apprehension that whether they harm ~t the hands of Slnith and Wlllilial:e instructed that they should con- I 1 sider alL the facts they y reasonab they shot. and oiroumstances y have appeared diaalosed in the evidence to the defendants at the time as ��The Court 11 the evidence that enry Smith, Jo !I or intent ;J fired it bodily under all by said 'I J. L. Kelley fired Lizzie and Si ith from the evide the shots, ~s ne~essary harm, he that if eon Kelley indict ce that, as acting indictments, Kelley they the shots ith, fired enta, under struck then the to is to say that time the fro otive apply the reaso elf from that that at the is entitled irrespective believe the shots so to do to save hi then the said three shots. jury a iKe in the three if you believe that the with which the said each and all el~ey instructs defendant abl be ief seriously to an acg_uital- of the persons struck ��Instruction The Court evidence shot instructs siding, then avail himself until it safely is they are t olr of the could believe shootin a---"- was present"' aiding, at and into and until safely could advised if counsel, Smiths, or abet and that shot gun at was necessary himself the said a"rl they of the with are further then himself unless as he intent to maim, that Via in his said of the Kelly shooting at the from the Via in his after tbat .::iuc11shooting was being to shoot the Kelly shooting was likeNise Kelly are as he further did not aid, the house John Henry Smith fired of the his u.1 attacked said but they at and into that or serious not guilty , if they law of self-defense, evid e nee that shooting ,uu/ Smiths. and as far told doubt or abetting Smiths, the were re- as far believe from death Kelly Smiths any and cannot case, he retreated beyond a reasonable ~ d ,vv........,,,,,,,l,,( -J;;i;,,r&fld he himself in this from the Smith fired the before they Via before that at the and cannot. avail unless believe Via was the aggressor counselling, the house an aggressor that evidence evidence they the house where the Smiths and kill; fr an the that if law of self-defense before disable, jury tbat doubt at and into shown b:r the disfigure, that the beyond a reasonable at him shot No. elly and reasonably reasonably believed John Henry Smith in order bodily under his harm, then plea they should of self-defense. believed that it to :rr ot ect find �\ �4.3 0 4.5 0 4.3 0 355 _60 305 4.0 O 2.5 0 ?.5 0 '3 7 0 3.0 O 3.9 O 4 2. 9 0 1:- ��r 1.19 1.0 5 1.0 5 3.1 5 1.0 5 1.0 5 .0 1.0 5 1.0 5 35 J 4 ���_____; ��������L .J ��l �COM!VIONWEALTH OF VIRGilHA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court The grand in and for attending of said jurors said Court at do present that about December 5, 1933, the aforethought said disable, of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the body of said oaths malice County: Lizzie its Via and J. in said did shoot then against of Rockingham, December term, Dennis Smith, and kill, county county, Lizzie the peace 1933, upon their L. Kelley, on or feloniously Smith with and there and now and of intent her, to maim, disfigure, and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This Henry Smith, in Court indictment C.R. and sent is found on the Fawley, before ands. the grand testimony of John F. Newman, witnesses jury to give evidence. sworn �FA ·~ ~ I~ I~'\\~ ~ Commonwealth I~ ~\j v) Indictment Dennis Via & J. L. Kelley { ~ Felony ~ ~' ~ \"\ December term, 1933 (',~ I A True Bill: ~ ~I{ ~ Witnesses: t John Henry Smith C. R. Fawley &.s. F. Newman ~ \ ;Y f ~ ~~j ~ D. W. Farman Commonwealth's Attorney �RETURN IN FIVE DAYS TO CHAS. R. FAWLEY SHERIFF OF ROCKINGHAM HARRISONBURG. COUNTY VA. �� 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1934 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dennis Via and J.L. Kelley Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_012_018 Kelly Smith Via https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_001.pdf 6421f31f7df4230745b95fff489461ba 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Derrick Pennybaker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1845 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_013_001 Boaren Pennybacker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_006.pdf 2e8b7a540afc2b415efba810849acef5 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewald Bish Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_006 Bish https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/73fcdf491ad5fbd9a4e80c60f761c4a6.pdf ef62e1ad971453dd979f02473534781b PDF Text Text COM] ONV! TH OF VIRGI H , COUNTY OF OCKING~ , to - wit : I n the Circuit Court of said County : The grand jurors i n and f or the body of said count y of ockingham and now attending said Court at its February term , 1929 , upon their oaths do present that Dewe Crawford , within one year next prior to th e finding of thi s indictment , in the said county of Rock i ngh am , did unlawfully and fe lonious l y manufacture distill ed ardent sp i ri ts within one hundred yards from M ere e had in i s possession a n , a gainst the peace and di gnity of t he Commonwealth of Virginia . This i ndic tment i s foun d on t he testimony of Chas . R. -r"1. ::/': N ~~ tnesses sworn i n Court and sent before w::,t\wi no . £ 1E d an Fawley t he grand jury. �v anu. factu ring omm onv,e alth V Dewey Sraw ford (\ \j Felo n. Pebr uary term , 192•, A Tru.e Bill ££~~ Fore man ... X 11 j., .t; ,(' /!.Ir-- ~ w. Earm an ommo nwea l th ' s At torn e D. / �COMKONVIEALTH vs. (Pro.l )Felon y Dftlll CRAWFORD ' .IJ,d f J) I j .' J l ,l" t; 11 "lfi I / t {'· �/ / / � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. 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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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewey Crawford Description An account of the resource Felony; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony not guilty manufactured ardent spirits firearm 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 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-box7-068 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 Crawford https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/d33b2c7a5dd1b94257207dfe7e9cc417.pdf d9e134f00bc5668580b3ce4d375929c4 PDF Text Text cm O rlE TH OF VI RGI NI , COUN YO _OC I G .Al\ , to -wi t : I n the Ci rcuit Court of sa id County : The grand jurors i n and f or t h e bo dy of sa i d. county of Rocking am and. now attending sai d. Court at its February term , 1929 , upon their oats do pre sent that Dewey Crawford. , Charlie Crawford. , a nd Herbert Crawfo rd. , with i n one year next p io to t he fi n i ng of t h is i ndic t ment , in the said. county of Rockingham , did unlawfully and f eloni ously ma nufacture distill ed ardent spi rits within one hundred yards from where they had in their possession a gun , a gainst t he peace and d.i gni ty of the Commonweal th of Virgi ni a . This indictment is f ound on the tes ti mo ny of Chas . R. S::/-~~ Fawley and 1; D, Tilifsl:.1'.., witness es sworn i n Court and sent bef or e t he grand jur y to give evidence . �l1anu.facturing Commonweal th v) I ndictment Dewey Crawford Cha rlie Crawford Herbert Crawfor d i;•-::1 f ...I, 'V_) - e ,, Felo February teI"lJl , 192 / True Bi ll : £/J' Foreman lo, {j.Jrl,;.t A., I .• I _,, C, • iV . E c...rman ommonwaalth' s At torne l �~tutr nf llirgiuitt, 1 Qtouuty of itorkhtg~am. J To-wi t: To the Sheri ff orang Police Officer or Constable of the said Coun ty: WHEREAS, _____ t ___ ., __ said County, -~!Im.~--- ____ ____ _________________ __ __ ____ ____ _____ ____ of the --• __L__. __ p_1,_p_s_ra.9x~- __ __, a Justice has this day made compl aint and inform ation on oath before me,.---- -- -- _______ _____ in the said County, of the Peace of the said County, thaL _P_E:!f~ i __Q!'~!"_±:?!.~-----192 __ ~_: did on the __ ~-~~~ -- day of_ __ ______ ~~!)_1:':_l~~Y.: ___ __ ___ _______ , n or!"e eomp'.!:e1ss nlaw fully and f elon ious ly ha.e in his poss essio t: t J, e Caomm aiiiea :t t li:,,, barr el of 1na.sh , again a~ bhe peac e an d d •gni bJ e ma nufac ture di stil led arde nt spir it s , with in n a gun , one hund red yard s from wnere he had i n h is poss essio Virg i n ia . again st t he peac e and di gnity of the Commonwealth of Comm onwea lth, to appreh end THESE ARE, THEREFORE, To comm and you, in the name of the body of the said ____ ________________ _ and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said Count y, the __ _______ _________ _p_~~-~y___ ! _~!'_i:?_:r:_ ~__ __ _____ ____ ____ to answe r the said complaint and to be furthe r on ______________ __ _______________ __ __ dealt with accord ing to law. And you are also directe d to summ __ 9!~~-~- --. _Fa _1 ey_ an ___ H. _ B. _ Rook _____ _____________________ _____ __ ____ __ __ ___ _____ __ __ ____ - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - _ ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - ______ ___ __ ________ ________ ___________ _____ ___ __ ____ ___ _________ Given under my hand and seal, this ___ l_G:t,h __ _ __ ____ ___ ______ , as witnesses. -~ -~ -- ---- - ; ruar.l '- ---- ___ _, 19L! L J.P. [SEAL] �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To-WIT: I, __ _____ __ _______ ____ _____ ____ ____ __ --- ______ ______ __ ______ , a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ __ ______ ____ ___________ _____ ________ ___ __ and __ ____ ________ ______ __ _______ ___ __ _____ __ _____ __ ______ ___ _________________________ _as his suret ____ , have this day acknowledged themselves indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of ___ ___ __ __ ______________________________ ___ ___________ Dollars ($ ______ _______ ), to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said __________ __ __ __ __________ ________ __ ___ shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the _________ ___ day of_ _____ ------ ·- - - -------- ---- ------- --- , 192. -- -, and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the ____ ___ ____ _day of_ ______________ __ __ ______ ___ , 192 ____ , ---- ----------- - ----------- - ------ --- - ----,J.P. '"-3 0 s ~ fh N b • €,, · I I 0 €h : l\):I -, . , 1 I I I I I • I ,P..: o, I . . :oi · : 0 I · •O 0 I I I I €h 'I ., I I €#, I ,. : (>J I :o I t"· Ii (I) 0 'd 1-j Cl) 0 1-j c+ c+ :::s-' • Cl) co . ro ' ::s c+ 0 ~ I f-, \J) G I I I I ..... '° (\) 'I ~ • . l"d ~ �f ti tt fEB COmtO:NWEALTH ) vs. Felony (Pro.) ' 1l . t9\DEWEY · , • CRAWFORDJ~ ClU.RLIE caAWFORD HEBBEBT · cuwioaD I' I I I~~--- ~ -I // r ~r.,.. ~ ., 'J,,,,,..J) 1 ( I - ({.1!..HJ ,, / t,. '· ... ~EB 193l �• / / • � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewey Crawford, Charlie Crawford and Herbert Crawford Description An account of the resource Felony; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony not guilty manufactured ardent spirits firearm 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 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-box7-069 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 Crawford https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/bef4ddb969a5c81e3ea65b3972eaf1ed.pdf 5e5ce73b478e24aac462e2ae93fd4b61 PDF Text Text STJ.. E 0:E' VIrtGIIH .1. , COUHTY OF ROC KilIG · 1, to-w i t: In t he Circui t Court . of said Comity : • The grand jurors in and for t he boa. y of s a id County of Hocking ham and now atten ding s a i d Court at i ts Octobe r ter m, 1923, upon their oe,ths, do presen t t ha t Dewey Green within one year next prior to t he finding ' of this inlictn ent, in the sa id Cotmt y of Roc kingham , did unlawf ullyma .nufact ure, sell, offer,k eep, store, and e xpose for s al e, gi ve away , tra n sport, dispen se, solici t , advert ise and receive orders f or arde nt s pi rits, a gainst the poo. ce aud dignity of t he Commonwe a l th of Virgin ia. The jurors afor esaid up on their oaths aforesa id do further 1)resen t t ha t Dewey Green wi t h in on e y ea r nex t pr ior to t he i n ' ing of t his incl .i. ct i ent di d unlawf ully get drunk in a pu.blic place , to-v1it , at Grott oe s, Rocki11gham Cou.nty , Virgin ia , a g ainst t _.e paace and dignity of the Commonw eal th of irginia . Th i s i ndict r.ient is found. on the t estimo ny of Y :u . :S . Ro ot , Yates Cla.rk ,~o . R. Root, ~ g C. D. l'lcClwig , wit nesses sworn i n Cour t and s ent l>e fo re t he grand jury to give e videnc e. �Viol . Pr o. Act. C01;Ui1:01~WEA LTH v. DE WEY GREEN A HI SDEUEANOR /!tr/- .A 1'R VE B ILL ..... D • W• EAR I.JAN , COI.ll.iON'WEJ,. LTH ' S A11i 1 0RHE: �.1. Commonwealth of Virginia, tT Rockingham County, j o-wi · = -------~--------192 ~,--- -- -- ---/_f-___ day of_ ___~ ------~-A~--~~ -¾adu _,1y~ - ,(..; ,,_/4., - --- --------BE IT REMEMBERED that on the __ came before me __ --------------- ~W'ifb. ___________ ___________ /?~-- ~ of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectiveiJy acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Comm,onwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, that is to say : the said _____________-____________ ·--~ -1~ -------------------------f/ ___________________ c..../# -C in the sum of rJt(i,,..,,-,)- ___ _j,vv--o - - ~ y{,_..J good and lawful money of the United States, and the said __ Dollars ~~---6:_~------- . m the sum of__; ( _ ~---~ ~ ~ ~ --Dollars of like good .and lawful money, to be respectiyely made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said -----~-A ~---------------______ shall make default in the performance of the conditions underwritten. The condition of the above r ecognizance 1s such that if the above bound __ ~ ---4 ---------------------------------------;ffvf do and shall personally . appear befor e the Circuit Court ,o.f Rockingham on the ____ ~___ day of the __ . ____________ _____ _________________ Term next thereof, being the __________ day of_ ___ ___ ____________ __________ 192 , at the Court-house thereof, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain_ ~ of the said _____________ 2 ------- ---- ~- --- -where- ___ ------------------ ____________________ stands charged, and shall not depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknowledged before me, the day and year first above written. ----- ✓-------- ~-------------------------- ��l ... j t l, I } J, l ' ·, ' ~ ' ''f - f; ,, l > J \ ' ll / \ i / J1 t J' . �/ I [ . ., I' ; ., � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewey Green Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment public drunkeness-Grottoes 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 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-box3-010 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 Green https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/7fc926aace5599431b1947f6a5048743.pdf b03b01876724ec7c24e3be35f35f26f9 PDF Text Text con J noc ''l:Hcm , , to- wit : In tho 1rou1 t 'ourt of tho l3 IT Co , on e lt ount y ot Hook1 n-h m: an , : tto~ne r to r the thot D. W. for ounty of r ooki o id tl hn :a, t e d • bo f o Commonwe 1t h proseou t es 1n thi s behnl t , 1n 11a , roper person oanee into t he s i d ourt on t hl e t he ~ do.y yea r, 1931, rl nd u on the o oiiipl i nt 1 O t :i G, A,T,ew;sop of' or wr1 t in , veri f ied bf the ; · o oor ::rn tent :fitness , ,Ives · tho se1d • urt ll r e t o underet nd e nd be i nf'or .e d t e t ~ ~ .Sept em,ber on the ,i_ da y of County of oo ki n_,,bam, did , 1n the October , 1n the ye -r n l ¥it'ull ha ve ..i.i,.------+ -"lliioli!Wiii.-..... 1031, in tbe s 1d in his po§se§§i SUl one c OP\I;)J ete stj J J and J aa ga J Jons of roe sh l n.et tbe · eeoe oo di 1 t y of' t he ti ommonwe 1th ot V1rg1n1 • . ' I iI , _c_1;_tv___ ot ~i 1c d y Eva w. Long , e - de c i nt ot t--- • --S..w . e...p.... ers.on 11 f or the - n t o t 1s 23 d a ~ . re berore me, _c_it..,)_!; _ __of · nd 1nfor mn t o~l o 0 t thc, t ___ I -~.,_._...,_ Dewe .....,. · to , t o• it, on t he 31 , Did unlawfullz . h~::!e of ma sh . ~ ~ , to - wit : wi t hi n t elve ·on.the .>r 1or tot 1s Gr im .9... d !Y G. A. La ws on potar ¥ J;.)Jl bJ; c V1rg1n1 · .; t..n d 11 Har;r i§Qlnb 1u;g, iA h is, p oss. one stil l an d 100 _o., c .. t_o=b=iwe""'r_ _ _ , a ls. �Cll)M OF VIRGINI A vs DEWEY GRIM I nf orma tion f or Viola tion Pr ohibition Law . / Wi tnesses: J . T. Long George _A. Lawso n W. E. Luca s • D. W. Turma n, Com. At t y . �to be levied of their respectiv e goods and chattels, lands and tenement s, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered , and they each severally waived their homestea d . exemptio n to their recognizanc e; yet upon this condif That if the said . ~ ~4UI~~,; ,.;'./....... . ~ .. ... ....... shall personall y appear before ~ :t.~o~~~f~oc~in~:: o: ~:of, : :.: : ~ouse.;;z : ~~ty~ ~~~:f th~ 1ef···, and at such other time or times to which the proceedin gs may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter ha ving or holding any proceedin gs in connectio n with the said charge, and then and there answer the Common w alth of Virginia charged, and be bound under said recogniza nce until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is declared void by order of a competen t court, then the above recogniza nce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN W NESS WHEREO F , I hereunto affix my signature this...... . .............. . ·······················•··•··•··················•····················•·· , 19 ......... ··•·•···· ��Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham County, To- Wit : • Q ~e ~b'£_;;!;;:on~e•;:l ::,V;;i~i7::,~,~=:: to be levied of th eir resp ective goods and chattels , lands and teneme nts , for the ..ise of the Commo n. wealth o_f Virgini a rendere d, and they each several ly waived their homest ead exempt ion to their re. _ ' CPi"nizance; yet upon this conditi n : ~ • , ·t. ,•. ~ ,P That if the said..... ... ...... ..... . ....... .... . ..... ...... ...... ............. . ... . shall persona lly appear before . tt.Vd:;u~t;;;.in~::~0: ~:o: : :n;: :~02~~ ~:~•.on.t:e ..~.~ 1 l ~., and at such other time or times to whi ch the proceed ings may be continu ed or further heard, and before any court or judge h ereafte r having or holding any procee dings in connec tion with the said charge , and then and there answer the Commo n charge d, and be bound under said recogni zance until the charge is finally dispose d of or until it is declare d void by order of a compet ent court, then the above recogni z:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereun to affix my signatu re this ....... / ~ .. day of ................................... ..... ···· ······ ·· ······ ·· ••··· w······· ···· · ·· ·-··· · ·· -··· ·· ········•·· · ··••·•········•··· · ··· ····· r BAIL · · ····· ·· ·· · ········ ·· ········· · ·········· ···· ·· ···· · COMMISSIONER) . �;, �In the Name of the Commonwealt h of Virginia: 5K tk ifd.i:~£21.~~r~~tin.~: i f ~,- · · : :..: :~ :::~:: ::::#~::::a_ ::: You are hereby commanded to summon .. ~ z~-; - ~;z.'z- ·•~ ~ ~··•• · • •••·· to appear before the Judge of the ~!Jfuit Cou.rt of atJ./o~k, a. m., on the who stands charged ~v· 4,~f . . and indicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this ................ ....... ...... .......... shall not omit under Jienalty of £ 100. there this Writ. W;tnm, J.(jOBERT SWITZER, C/e,k n/ "'" d,y of. 7~ P ft L . PRES S , HARRI SO NBUR G. V A JL ~ i,, ;n th, 15 •# ";';i:!;; nt th, Cm"t And have then and )2, ~ Co~~:• th, c{7~ Hou<e, th, Mith ' .. ... ' Cleek �a~ (1) rJ</ C ::, "i: <I) !,.... ::, 0 (I) cu ., d) ~ .,,c : -- rJJ :, ;j 1: or ::: "J 0. ai u- 'C t ) .0 ~ J V r~ ~\ ~~ -~ f al ...,r/J "'c ) en I.. (.) C. C ~ ~ ,_ ,., ?. i ci C (I) -0 .8al ... 0 0 () r/J ~ :1l 0 0 ,il >, ~ Q 0 :, lo; ., :::l. -a:J r1l -~ 'j ·- (I) C .... ,. ':) G) "I C ::1 ~ 0 Sil ,.. ,.,. '') .._ .._ !•¾ (IQ 0 cd .c ..., ~ 0 fD ,J "I ::, 'C ) : I C. ,~ l ~- ~ I.. .: ; fJoZ-1'.,, ~ I ' �COMMONWEALTH V. rr··k ~ . Misdemeanor - (Pro.) Intarmation ' . ;;Qc,,~ DEWEY GRIM y~ r- ,l_f) •/-/ _ 1 ()/vJQ . ------ - / ! 1 �t t t / � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewey Grim Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty information for vioaltion posession of still and 100 gallons of mash Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1932 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box9-067 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 Grim https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/4c199ff55e0f9b46fc731c1a71d0cc98.pdf 401057b2a1591b754866fec7344a93d6 PDF Text Text ~:i:1!~:~:~!!~!!~~!~~~~~~ ~ To"wit: In the _.Q_:lr~-~!j;______ Court of the _g_o_~ ~j;_y _ of __ Rock i ngham _______ _ BE IT REMEMBERED That J) .__~'l.._.Ea._:rni,a_!} ____ , Attorney for the Commonwealth for the said _9..9_~rij;_.y _______ of _.R_q_ 9Jc);_:g.g.h:~!_I1__ , and who for the said Commonwealth prosecute3 First Count in t his behalf, in his pr oper perEon comes into th e said Court on this the r__ 18th __ day 'of_ ____ _ _if_~~___ _: __ , in the year 192_e_, and upon the complaint in writing, verified by the oath of ___ _ ___(h__ .A!._.L.(;!,W_S_QD______ , a competent witness, gives t he sa~d Court here to understand and be informed that __ :p~_1J1_{~.Y-_ -~!..9_1lg~-~------- -----, on the __________ day of, __ J u ne __________ -, in t he year . 1928 _, in the said __ ..c.aunty__ of __I{~~k ~~_g_~§..!.1!_ _____ , did unlaiwfully _________ _ F-_~ ceiv e-1._ t r an s_.12o r t.,_ and. h av~_ in_ h is _I?os s ession_ a rd.en t_ s_E!F_~~_s_L ____ _ 7 ---------------- ---------------- ----·-------------------------------------------~----------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ----------------·--------against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. And the Attorney for the Commonwealth afor esaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the name and by the authority aforeEaid, and upon the complaint in writing aforesaid, further gives Seeomr' Count the said Court to understand and ,b e informed that said ---------------- ---------------- ---on the __________ day of ---------------- ----, in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of _________ .:_ ___________ -, did unlawfully _______________________________ -·- ________________ _ against the peace and dignity of the Commomve alth of Virginia. And the Attorne~ for the Commonw ealth aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, fo the name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing afores aid, further gives 1 .Aini __....C8unt the said Court to underEtand and be informed th at said ---------------- ---------------- ---on the __________ day of ____________________ , in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of --·- ---------------- ---, did unlawfully ______ ---------------- ------------ against the pe'ace and dtgnity of ,the Commonwealth of Virginia. --------~ ~-----------------Attorney for the Commonwealth. 1 City Harriso----------------, n burg .. VIRGINIA:-____ ______________ of ---------To-wit. · P a u lire rn. Andrus , This day _Q:_ ~- A ~_ I:_~~-s-~~-------- per sonally appeared before me ---------------- -- a _n o tary _pu bli c __ for the -~!j;Jl ________ of __Ii~F.F-tP_~:g.1>~ ~g_ ______ , Virginia, and made complaint and information on oath that _l)~.Y!~Y__l:::I_9__I!g~_:i:_ ________________ _, _________________ _ within twelve months prior to this date, to-wit on the ---------- day of -~@ ~-,-------'-, 1928, in the __ c ounty _______ of ___ Rockingham _: i . Manufactured undistiUed ardent spfri ts; 2. · 8t>ld ardent Sl"irits; 3.-Transported ardent spirits; 4. Owned Mtd had in po"sessio n a stiU, stiU ca:p, '.¥<>rrn,, trnh, fermenter, and other --a.J)plian:ees eonnooted with a still, :and m~sh and other substances eapable of being tt!!ed in the man .Qfaeture of arden,t spit its , A 5.-Unlawfully possess ardent spirits. Sworn to this _JJHJ;i____ day of --cI.~~_e________ --------, 192_?, a <t~ . -~ -2Jv._~ _7JJJ �Commonwealth of Virginia vs. } MISDEMEANOR Dewey Monger ---------------Information for Violation Prohibition Law. Witnesses: / G ._ A._ LaW@9JL ___ ""' _________________ _ Filed -~AA~ __l.8..__l,9_2A;3 __________ 192 __ ' ___________________________ Clerk. By ---.- -' -----'- ---- - ---- D. C. �c omrnonw~~l th .;,,: V1r gi. n i9 • i.oo1c1.n 0 l".tJu. ommt ;r , t ~-wltt 9th __ _ cV: .'f o:t· - oa . h r ·i:re _ , i:~~::-r~ r .. ,: t r-ickl t , " Cou.r t y :i :t :·,0'1ld .n g'.k.~ m, f.\nL "t '"ff Fl -l t1 f.lnf~ H. -~_...., t;.•ve ;rti l ly ,o:mmi se10:no:r nd 1'f: t th - i{l !-- ~ t 1e>r' :. s ;,,1 ·'!"'xq Comm~. WP. ~-t th. 1 th :tor n <\ t i thont ltH Vfl v :t ., i HARRY M. STRICKLER ATTORNE Y AT LAW HA RRISONBURG, VA . ~ 1h . e id p crttvaly t oknowl oc s;.- d. ., _ --·-----·- :.t c·httt'ttt i fl , l ane'.. .:tid 1; n t,emAnt .. 8 tha:l r 1 o ("> f •. covers tone ... :ad..---- · ----- ~----- --- or i jJ, ~Tune _ _ _ , 1 · 2€1 , n:r- ' • t o t hi · blib 1 ,· -t:ti. ..~ . 'tiOn i, 't, , ft\ ~- th. ·~, l l y \-Vt1- l'VG U U(-1 (}f th~ ��COMMONWEALTH - VS Dewey l I l -,, Information Monger (Misdr.) (Pro.) �I � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dewey Monger Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment posession transportation 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 1928 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-box7-044 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 Monger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_064.pdf 266144d8adadb4016cc34016bcfc9b04 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dick Hussy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown offense. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_064 Hussy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_047.pdf 9870cfcd04a56c0aeece5ef159c0c7a7 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dick Lewis (alias Lewis Weaver) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft African American Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously stealing horse, saddle, and brindle. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_047 Lewis Wathy Weaver https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/701e526357dd899414ad8c0af7ada45c.pdf 03ffa21a757026127f38e109be4726a1 PDF Text Text CO~Th10NWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-w it: In the Circu it Court of said Count y: The g and juror s in and for the body of said cou...nt y of Rocki ngham and now atten ding said court at its Oct ober term, 1925, upon their oaths do prese nt that Dick Shif flett , withi n one year next pri(or to the fin ding of ~his indic tmen t, · in the said count y of Rocki ngham , did tmlaw fully manu factu re, sell, offer , keep , store and expos e fo~ sale, give away, trans port, dispe nse, solic it, adve rtise and recei ve order s for arden t spiri ts, agai nst the peace and digni ty of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia. . ) The ju.ror s afore said upon their oaths afore said do fu.rth er prese nt that Dick Shiff lett, wi thi n one year next prior to the findi ng of this indic tment , in the said count y of Rockingha m, did unlaw fully have in his posse ssion ar dent spiri ts, again st the peace &nd digni ty of the Commonwealth of Vi rgini a. The juror s afore said upon their oaths afore said do furth er prese nt that Dick Shiff lett, withi n one year next prior to the findi ng of this i ndict ment , in the said count y of Rockingha m, did unlaw fully recei ve ard ent spiri ts, again st the peace and digni ty of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia. v This i ndictm ent Ls found on the testim ony of c.. lN. 1).Q11-e, W. T. Rexr ode,~ . H. Doffl emye r, and A. J. Stacy , witne sses swocn in court and sent befor e the grand jury to give evide nce. �T Commonwe alth ·a 1 v ) Indic t ment Dick Shifflet t , l ~- i L, \5 , 1 .j'-✓ Mi s demeanor Oct ober t e~m ~ ,1 9 25 l ·fJ l 1L1 iif~ I J) ~ ½ A Tr ue Bill: - reman ~ l 1- J ~ 1 r1¼1J - .l ...... •..) ~-1:l ~ D. w. Earman Commonw ealth ' s Attor.11ey �THE GQMMONW ' ' LTH OF VIRG INU • To The Sheri ff of Rocki ngham Coun ty, Greet ing : Mu -~ . he if ~;,: \7e command y ou t o ta1r - -.~I s afely keep , un til .!._he , be found. ITi th in your Cou.."1ty • and fw..:, " Jj .___ , 1hich we l ately bef'or e s hall s a tisfy ua of $ 6 fJ -.- ~ ~ ------------------="-~ {!v ,,~ a 0 a i nst • on ~ "J-,-1-/z-s- , re covered. I f or the f ine a ssess ed upon /4.-:,, f or a rf~1 - ~ ~ p~ . . commi tted by h i m, a e inst our peace um di ng ity ; als o ,;' l beha lf which to us in sai d Court were adjm e ed for costs , i n that fj . - ex_pended, wh er eof th said ~~ is con vict, as app~a rs Court , to us of recor d ; and that y ou have the s a.im befor e our said ~~ / f2.,,t ~ t , a t th e Court House , o n th1, ✓ day of to rem er unto us the f ine e-.nd coots af or esaid . And ra ve t h n and there this writ . li ·bne ss, J . F . lackb urn , Cl erk o f our sa id Court ,. Court House there o f ,. thi s day of . the 151st year of the Commonwealth. .11...t L,, , .t the , and i n ___ , Cl erk . ___ -~_.,.. /2~ -i-/t ___ . ,a,lP___ ~ ,,.._ 711. ~ -5"- 0 ~, I -o , :.b...., 't-u4.. .-r- �. . �'J1 HE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINiA. 1'0 'THE SHEZUFF OF ROCKINGB AM COUNTY, GREET ZN GS: We command you, that you take ____ ~ f . -__ 4 ~___ J __ if ho be found within your bailiwick, and him safely keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking·ham County, at the Court House thereof {7___________ · -- - ------· _________ to answer us of a certain __ ___ ffi½-- ____ __ _____________ _ whereof he stands indicted. And have then and there this Writ. Witness J. F. Blackburn, Clerk of our said Court at the Court House the -----~-'- ---- day of_ ____~ 1 the Commonwealth. -- -- - ------, in the _/_.[}!_ year of �COMMONvVEAJ JrH - �In the N ame of the Common wealth of Virginia: T o the S heriff of Ro ck ingham County, Greeting: You"P?c~;::;;o,u~ ,~ ~ · · · · · · ··· ::::,e:~ :::::z:::, J:.d::, o:·:,::e°.i1·°-~~ ~. :a:l:1c~~~h~ ~ ~li.e 1 ~•; ; - to t estify and the t ru th to sa y in beh alf of the Def enclr.m t i n t he prosecution of the C01n nionw enlth, PlriintifJ-', a_griinst. ................. ................ .... .... . ..... ~ .11.nd t h is ·········~ ·. ~ .. .. Def en dant......... ···· ....... shall not omit u,nder the penalty of £1 0 0 . .11.nd h ave then ruul there this Writ . Witn ess, J. F . B L.11.CKBUR.N, Clerlc of ow· snid Coiirt, at the Cou,rt H ou se, the ';)-/ day of . ... ~ ... . .., 1 9 k£a, ncl in the 1$]2. t h y ea r of the Com-nion u·ealth . ~ News -Record , Harriso11h11rg, Va . "-... ...:.~ L:f.: .~ r k. �\ ·~~ ~/1)1u w<M ·,;;-: /_L, . ~ I 9 :;?-0 - �In the Nam e of the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia: To the Sheriff of Rockin gham County , Greetin g: t::J.:r. . ~,. . J:r-.. ~ You, are hereby comm, anded to si1,mm on . ......... 71 :~ ~ ~ - 1! ,.....21::-. ,..,J; to appea r before the JudJe of the Circui t Court of Rocki ngham Count y, at the Court House thereo f, at 10 o'clock , a. m ., on the .J...? J...~a y of .. ~ ~'.. 19 .. ~;-~ __, to testify and the truth to sny in b ehalf o f the C ommonwealth aJains t .......... ........ . ··•· ····· ··· ····· · ················ ···•·•········ ·· ·····•········· ·· ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ .. . who sta nds charte d with and indict ed for a f ~ misdem eanor . .Jlnd this . ..... ~... .shall not omit under the penalt y of £100 . .Jlnd have then and there this Writ. / Witness, J. F . BLAC KBUR N, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ~ fday of .... .?:-fle.-:-:~ .: .. ., 1 9 . .J.-:~a,-;,,d in the 1yp_?. t h y ear of the Comm onwea lth . £·P'. ~ ~ ······ ············· , Clerk. News-Reco rd, Harrisonburg, Va . �Exec uted ,IJ,u,,, J..'1, /f.t.J ' ' opy of the by deliv ering a true v C' I /J l(/, ~ . \J, ~ » , Jr::J~ ,C. . ~ UH~~~ ~ ~ \nper son. /} 1 I / '. . '. { ' ; :l.il, IA,,.e.. _,f,,f'. J. '~"' .,\ ' i ~~ i' ~ ~ ~ ,t �~ v-s - LI,~ Tl /1 "f ,' ) • ,... "\ d - I , I 'J ~ ., I • ' ' I I I I ) I ' • ~ .'' C: /( ��C P.fa<-8 , ) I i • /-1,,t.-c.,, .$ t) ( • ' . .('. '1' Ci ~ . /, .s-- . t)/) , ,2. ,.- . J' d ,-,3 V ,---Ci /. I .. . :; . I •• $ . i . tJ -I" . �r 1 t- i l I ( \' � 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dick Shifflett Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment 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 1925 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-box5-025 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 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_133-commonwealth-v-dillie-armentrout.pdf a2360aefd1f3cc90ac88c5fe52d9e52f PDF Text Text • r News•REGISTER, r .... . / HARRISONBURG, VA. • COMMONWEALTH ARREST WARRANT. OF VIRGINIA, ~'oarnGHA>< } · TO-WIT: Cou7: ~ 6~ " '- To ~.L WHEREAS,.~ ...__,c ~ ..... .... ........of complaint and information on oath before me, ...... ~. the sa;d county, has thfa day made ................ .a Justice of the said county, that [:;~~ ~~~~·········· .. of ,aid Gmnty • of the said county, on the ..... 1..~ ....... day oL. ..~· ....... 190.'1--··• m the said county, did T~,~~n,=;;~::::1:n,~';!~i~~;t~' and bring before me, or some other Jnstfoe of the.said County, the body of the said .... to;;;.swer . the said complaint, and to be farther ' ·•···•·•········ ~ .... p dealt with according to law. to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, Given under my band and seal this on the examination t.7~ .. day of. to summon ~.a.,./:3,~ ·'··· .... L.k;___ ~. 1"7°. ~•··········•·I·•···· And you are required /·~ touching the said offence. 1.................., in the year 190.y.. ........ ········ ······· ················· ········· a~ ... J. P [SEAL.] �• .. .. ,'' l ~ ~ ! d t~· , l Commonwealth ~ ~ ~? '- arresting °') , '· l ~ '{ . ~ J'l ····•····•····· {' -V Executed ~ ~ I .... ' , Q - " the wit.hin Z'!Jarrantb)' and deliven·ng the bodf ',/.~--~·, before&fflci_~----a justice o.f Rockingham 1 County and by summoning tl1e within named wit- J______ ___ _------- nesses in person, this _____ /1-&nscajle o.f Rockingham ; ((!'7~ Std' (ozmty_ �c;PH,~O ' 1() (/>J- 'V ,~ J() 0 ./~) (f /(1] 0YJ Cl I. () �$~✓~/4 .2/ku-d/.ff?§CJC-c~'?c:4 ~ff/,&uc-tmt? ~ TJ--10S.H. BURKE, Agent, Rooms 201 and 202, First National Bank Building, HARRISONBUII.G, VA. CL/ ~vM~rz)~ ?/J~pY§J if ��$~nad/.f ~//a?&t¼ stbotfbu:/t/, ~f/Jac?tc; A{;fama c;,~ ~(9t THOS. H. BURKE, Agent, Rooms 201 First National and 202, Bank Building, HARRISONl3URG, VA. o~~ ,,t}~g/Cddtm-P � 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dillie Armentrout Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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Cauley Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Shooting with intent to kill Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_024 Cauley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_011.pdf 3bb505638df9d1d456795ba574c6e544 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Dolley McDaniel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1898 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown misdemeanor offense. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_021_011 McDaniel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_034.pdf e9b1af7d3ae58d6be2dc279803f0e0ad 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dolly Brown, Fannie Roach, Fannie Blakey, A. Minor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891 Subject The topic of the resource Assault swear and threat Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and swearing and threatening. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_034 Blakey Brown Minor Roach https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_013.pdf e61bdedbfcb96e4db205d3fdd6ed7f5f 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dorman Lofland Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847 Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Convey Public Nuisance on Public Road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged building across the public road a trunk to convey to mill in a manner as to incomode the citizens passing along the road to injure and institute a pubic nuisance. Not guilty. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_013_013 Lofland https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_034.pdf 2c052a4dbf29754b1292b21c010f6ee7 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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 Commonwealth v. Dormon Lofland Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1813 Subject The topic of the resource Not keeping the road Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring 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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_003_034 Lofland https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_144-commonwealth-v-dorsey-hensley.pdf 1780af21a63b821fe3014686f83ba769 PDF Text Text �����- �r • / �- I �r • No. 1 ,._.,heoourt 111st cts the aocu ed to be innocent able doubt, an if' there doubt of the guilt acqui hirn. proven may sis,tent guilt,, i:f his the guilt theory with innocence. UJ>:ports the charge I i.s upon th+inds consistent su:ff'icient, be innocent. the he is proven of the accus however strong, reasonable th~t law prefJU.llles the guilty beyond all of' the jury any reasonable d, tl,e law makes it t,heir His gu. · t is not to be inferred vri th his vi ,t.ion, until jury weight cons:is tent with the facts or l)r bability to convict of' his nor is it or prep <11derence o:f evidence the indic-,tment, must be proven duty to but the,/ nnist be incon- Mere suspicion is not sufficient reate in hi..~ guilt,, because reason .... r:ut to warrant ao clearl, the evidence tllat there his con-is no upon which he can �i' • J �r • No. 2 The Gou.rt l)erson charged tabli!'.Jhed this in t u with s the ·ury th.a crime to be innocent bY the commonweal th b~Jond presumption o:f innocence goes entire case and P~lies having heard the evidence in this doubt of the guilt Of the r asona'ble it al is their and to acquit the all law presumes t.mtil llis guilt reasonabLe thereof, case, the h:im. and throughout and i:f jury the after h:.i.ve a accUBed upon the wh .e duty to gi e the priso111er the bene:fit es- ia doubt, th the accused at every stage every se, o:f such doubt ��'he convic oourt on o:f th~ mon ee.lth clusion top of accused in this ove beyond every fact, circumat ances eveiy reasonable cence by two witnesses a material inet. ucte the ju~ 1urther that the o:r the will"'ully with a.ccu.sed and the 1th his legal cor turn 27 Gratt. 1027. to borai.ive tlle scale presumption innocence. swart z Case, irmo- swore falsely such strong as to clearly t:as orn- and to the ex- consisten accused or by one witness of such a character overcome the oath a le doubt hyp thesis ze a the bur en is on cas~, reaso to author that and or his �T • �No 5. :a:he oourt inst ··cts the jury<_t ...----~~"'-'""-"~..J,-J, the they were t-ried whi eLOn ,; fo. ..!: l998-,. o:r _t111~ .ourt~ is. notr to be considered the ,jlu:y. in de. a.m..ining the- gui'lt Hen sle.y,; .tn _this" Dors~ hatever innocence find theyj tn:ar;· ~Y be3:ieve :from the evi of the HLnsie~s, the indictment, unless they believe false b or--im'rOeenee 'Of' the- accused, been ended, re:s·· 11at · case· bas t-.... the ace· sad, Do:rae.., Hensle,, at .as to _the gt.lilt ~ce o~ :fel~ny ~- they guilty of perjury f'ltom ~aj the y,as charged and_/ ~ro{not as charged evida:1ce or in in this in the indictment. �,, �No. 7 The court instructs the jury commonwealth to prove beycnd every reasonable exclusion of every innocence of the a0cused, of per jury \J c!harged reasonati e hypothesis that ta u:pon the t at the bur cons::is ten, Dorsey Hensley in t,lle in dictrnent. doubt, and to the with tl1e committed the crime �.... �• ! .. ' . \ a. No. The sists a ourt in wilft.21 in the statute siP)li:f,;ing instructs the :false swearmg, means not merely an evil intent are further instruction unless believe men they that and that under the the word "wilt'\11 but with ,,011.mtarily, without that t at perjur they justifiable cannot excuse, in t st ify:t.ng as charged but also that he testified with law con1 as used , a bad purpose anrl the f:ind the prisoner he not only knew at the time he made the ere :false, J. jury jury guilty in the indict- statements a bad purpose. that they �' . �... ' No. The Court instructs to be innocent until 1 the jury that the he is :proven guilt beyond doubt and if' there is upon the ..1inds of the doubt of the guilt of acquit hin. His guilt proven may be consistent sis tent 7i th his g :l.lt, sufficient_ports his the 6uilt theory innocent. if charge Lmst consistent is not the 1G not be proven suf.::icient in(lictmont, so clearly evidence le any reasonable laN makes but accused reasonal it their tc be in_-fe!':::oci bec1.use \7eight vri th the all jury Mere suspicion greater in the the .'ii h _1ic: r-;u.il t, innocence. hm1eve::: st:tong, ed, e accu pre'·1.unes the le,! duty the tl10y must facts be incon- or probability to convict/ nor of' 11is is it or prci:>ono.ern.nce of evir 1 ence but that to :-rarrant 1 there is his conviction no reason'l1Jle upon bti:s.1.n which to h, can be S1.1.1:- �Vl't r • ... �•' r .... • The Court instructs con u:rrence case. before the thi.s a convicti.on jury, case entertain his after of twelve jury that can be had, and if having the law contem:pla es in tltlis minds in the conclUsion duly ccnsidered and af er c Qtsul.tation any individual all with his of the fellow a reaaonab.11.e doi.b t as to t11e guilt dUty not of the the jury the guilt o surrender his entertain different or innocence of' the own convictions, convictions accused. mem er of evidence ju:rors, of tl1e because guilt of in shall cc sed, it is the baJ.B.n ith reference to ��• • t Instruction The court fror.1 the instructs as to t evidence brothers, tried Dorsey Hensley, unless they the in October 0 ilty believe ..., that, ment; to say, 1909", fact that nha teve:" il t or in t0cenc thff cannot he s·ore may believe of' t:ne Hen::.iley the in the in tl1is or facts they find as char('/'ed from t11e evidence to a material is jury of perjury mrore f. lsely that 1e No. 2 1/2 case inrlictment th·, t he nil fully as charged falsely accu'3ed, in the as charged indict- in the indict- ~ mt1nt, th1.t he knew at the be di<l 1 ":. wilfully the ease of -pect to u was ma tei-·b.l and for the Hensley m3.terin.l to ti ,ie/\he •7as s•-,earinc the the purpose rot'1er~, f·- cts i '1sues of rleceivinJ the in October last, trierl i:a of the cam, of that • ---- fal'3ely, cn.oo·• and that his unrl t.h'.'it jury with said in reste~ti:r:1011y �'·1/, ~ •: • , ~ ~ T '. • '- �. . . . . r • No. 3. The Court of' perjury of the there statement the instructs witress and corroborating the legal the the only accused. one witnP,SS of hiB innocence. or of 6ne witness al.2..eged to is the and overcome to proof of the sufficient, to be perjured. falsity falsity showing .r oath by one o:f tl1e accused. other thA guilt by the and circumstances, testimony all as clear- however, requirement, This As to believed the of such a character of the to e8t~.blish test1rron to facts 01, 2nd. corroborating be perju1·e<'l. if' to the same must be established or the cir01.unsta!1ces to be proven or necessary indictment scale presumption of two witnesses, applies statement, a conviction authorize testifying to be perjured, alleged of such to turn to must be two witnesses falsity ly that Jury given facts of the by material accused, Jury. was in r-act. 'true or J. tt.1...;ci. �.. �r • No. The Court instructs been penni tted i~1 thiR t ial Jury the JUI"Y that ease~ to tell ~ of the Hensley/I( i!Bnsl~y on that only not testimony false, test irnony over Jury indictment Jur.' the wi tness~s agai 1' ~ tPon the 4 td±1tl question to be perjured. a material trinl. is, the testimony trial of course, the .-1~ by the of' and is case true and gave given testimony t!'ue the or the ~ charged or false. , PY by~ to be considered was in fact of' of whether wa!3, in fact, The testimony of whether testinnny testimony character, were sworn in this on t.his on the Hensley to on the upon the question on that have to be cons..:.dered her or not was of this by ~~~ the trial as to the and is of me of Do-I?Se_ Fenslt.y unless himself same ( except qwstion to be considered as witnesses what was testified was admitted Dors y He'131"7J on that in so far ,,_.._~ ~r the trial) UJ)On the 4. by in the �'. Hen e@>----i ,, ' �r • --The cou-t 1:f any person inst_ cts the jury to ';7hom an oath occasion wil:tl.tlly material matter swear falsely or thing. that in Virginia is larr.fully it aoJ11inister on sue 1 occar1ion, is perju:r,r:d on any touching any �r • �r • The Court evidence that instr'Ucts the prisoner against Layton, alleged in the case, in that credence to giire weight the material .knd the Court Jury dil·ectly or tendAd credit case to other to the witll of some other then further such in such testimony or a.?l"J pertinent to the issue or -point to irrluce the Jury to give evidence, circumstances, of the accused tfmded OJ~ oI' to hims lf nntter, as or to 'l!!itness in the case with respect to a Dorsey -:r , • l ,./ of M. it i:fie was material • testimony the tended to prove material • to the issues to a material for, enml.gh • suc..h testi- respect i~ of no importance <b mmonwAaltl1 against as if testimony instructs any o:f the C.Orimonwealth or in pA.rt, whether was material that from the of the in whole material inlit.!r the ease the sub st anti al ::)art of the and force in that matter, the 0ase, to additional testimony tel_s beli(WA in determining then was either readier a witness they if in the of' such testimony Court port ion thereof' give that testified indictment, the in y'1testion ju~; Reuben :md Kemper Hensley mony or any portion said the Reuben, if' Jur:J the the that said m8.tters test in degree o:f mater- imor:y of the the eairl :V.:emperand Layton accused ca::ie of Hensley, it is �r • �The court that instructs Dorsey Hensley movements after the ,;1ilfully l .,aving that Jury s•.10re f' l'"lely tl1 ,.-agon at not ma terin 1 to the issneCJ involved brothers 1908) in October guilty n.s charged wilful false wagon at case said as to the movements in deteruining other b t t e jury v1hether c 1.rges in the of the t·ie may consider after ac:3- . ed wilfully indictme t. a:1 to his road ·1as of the Hensley cam1ot :fi1v,. the believe movements accused springs trial if tllcy swearir~::; '.'las as to his road, in the indictment in t1.rntifyin:; the Taylor ancl the J ry in t1e indictment in t.e the ch~rge that aftor the ace the only le::iving evidence leqving sed the in the the ~a~on si:mre falsely as to the �..' r • • �No. 6. Tl1e Court iJ1structs circumstantial circumstances the evidence, jury jury in !)roof produce by that of guilt._,. by the facts and r,:roduce on thRrflminds of the certainty, of' the commtssion exclusion that is not essential establisll',.,.hOUl.d and circumstances to the it and demonstrative absolute facts the but it is su:f.ficient, a moral certaint.y the accU11 d o:f the of a reaaonab1e doubt. jury i:f' Auch on the minds of :f'fense cha-rged, �'' -\, ' ♦, _,, f I 'Ii" ." �No. The Court inatru.cts the 7 jury as a matter are not to go beyond tl1e ev:t.dence to hunt to entertain such doubtw as are merely A reason#J.ble doubt sence of' evidence It mst It for the o essential not be an arbitrary must be serious quittal. mu.gt be based o doubt without in order to :filid a verdict and non-essential evidenc~ nor are they or on the ab- o:f tJ'le accused. to su.stain to warrant o:f conviction ito an ac- :fact or :facts circ,.mrnt~cvs. they or conjectural.. evidence, lle guilt It must be a dor.1bt o-r a material imr.iaterial doubts, chimerical upon the to proof and substantial Jury to believe U!.) at· ~aw tl1at necessary and not �.., f .. • - �... ' r p. The Court in this credibility evidence they jury dence as evenly into of it. or any ~a the to be given intelligence, statements, circumstances interest to the parties shown, t l1eir any is their apparent candor the reasonableness may deem -pr0per of or to such extent as, witnesses, the to take of the cas~ if thl)y involve(\ th i f'eeli~g and demeanor on the their the and to give as they to in determining result and all under to t.he opposite or unreascnableness on the trial., any witness to be given and :fairness, means o:f information, appearing to th~ testimony ap9ea:r8J1ce and of' the the weighf o.f t.he evi- of various in the :facts testify tl1ey have a)r1ght but their t.heir of' the weight When witnesses relationship witness-stand, es of the to the testimony consideration or bi a.a, if an 1.n arri v.:iing at a verdict ia not bo.1nd to regard balanced, have any, their that, are the aOl.6 ju of' the witnesses each otl1 r, weight s t be jury instract case, 8 apparent o:e their mirroun or deny credit the circumstances, tl1ink ; ng :vro:per. they �• j • I 0 lOo �UOo 10 .. The court believe instructs the jury 1 as u matter from the evidence Keupe:r Hensley, in th that in the Circuit Court ginia, on the 10t11 day of' October, called in the progre administered ;;€ _ said to him court,_ or by its ~ thereupon then there of said clerk testified at oath ad.I, inistered larr.fully by a court aid need be no f'· ~tner to show that, the then having tir.c the vr isoner anr that to testify cnuse at proof' u~ said in said jurisdiction said 1ras then cause, time, ;'\ testH'ied, to try - ... rms b. the anrl t at the said~ part and in t __e trial - an oath or dePlltY clerk, in v~~ of' HocJcin~hna c~ 1908, trial s a 1itness trial of la\7 1 that if they of Layton, Reuben and in said court, of' the co~-:on-!rnalth 'he did of' a felony aid case. so under ca e in and �.r .... .t .a. .. .... l �r • Ir you find the prisoner not guilty I:' you find the prisoner euilt.r you will sa_r confinem<Jnt more than 30 Hnd ascertain in t:r.e peni tentie.ry you wil! as charg·ed his say so and no nore. in the in,.:.ictment punishr.1.er:t, v.rhich rc:hall be not less than two years ten years. I ] nor �l ! 'j �1 o. // The court ...,vidence 1 ~, ))Cr t rn Ju:ry that instructs tl · t on the dint lGth 1.... fence Co1 to.: in the 0 e :ncl th'tt t o , t ·rim .. it1 t;o t11e risoner its c J. -j~k or ne. u.ty hi ~esti ony in t e ....ai icl ..., ··rt, on t: c l )tl a ores id tot- :o an tri. .1 unclel' of' pp_,-.n,h ·!. s cL iniste ·7 s sidcn tl e _ is oner le~t rade Gr· en :ode :· gon on t· c d l1 id not ~ van elt to tor lo -reen oc i" :c ~- ne .r '12d O<" in s· -;_d,..age , aid barn t 2t a t, 'o-·. b ''T a~ J'3C the nd tta as~:rnd 1 y t: c i~ t, ~, gon ·mo occ ·- ·assan 1d l st nina e- :per Hcnoley 1 ril- Fade G~een t· rt ·n s ..id or r.iaylo:r · in ·h ,.,m Ti,::~nnikc, T 1?npike s ov J~ta.kon nca:r· tbc nd t1at i..v ,ho:i.e t··e oc· in ha of in oath o: SeJtemocr, h t sa ld .nd taking abOl·t r.alf-P 1.:1e. e '1u en and sot th 'JaTcl -=-- t· c OP. o i.d --,r ")y ::.n ·c.h tho s£1. id case, ·11 .1.1 ..: 7.11Uilte nsley, •"Lth L yton, ·en e" uenr,ley af'ter 1 oc: i ,,·h m ':..':r.T ite s ri. ,.,,. Po .d loads 1808, prisoner, the rnsidnnce c :L. ction m the n:L ;ht c, ,..,d oy so.'id cm rt, no. tr. .-:.',t r.d '· e o-· s i(l Green on t1 e ,.zon ·oi. ')' Ln an c stcrly said ·r•_n Pelt, on the ni·; t of the 'ado Groen, v •. cub n, n incl.Lctment oh .,,.g- · •it --e'1'3 in the ·)u - ose o.-:going ooon-··unting, or ten o I clock, Cvunty as a ·1it.1 us and t at tr e said t .... otify :e,1~- th t 1 o wo11l spcal~ the truth Oc. tll case, that in cor a-ry ·;it Rock:ingh" d y of' ontobm", 11 '"'7o:·e "A_lsel f1·11- the·.., Cle ·k ~hr b" .. n -?ro: .,ho 1,he 11risonor, _se of' t e Co ..mmealth .., and L yton Honsl ..,•r, then o i they i1clieve if o:f octob :r, 1908, day c Ci. c·it on ben!l.lf' of the .. nd t~ t in n of Sc; · d · gon �... ;. '!. f '; t 'ir-r �i 0,.... .. ' t· o:rtto y t ns 0 ton .: r .t 1th v. uben, o· n d -',; ·t ·. ony .. K · il_ n the Y', s t e t an ·oono· s 1 '.I •·rein · 0 nor . O!'O th n to • :., aid 0~ ill: an 4b c.. "(T tri t e 1 or L yton .. n leJ, 13., to n 1th v. P.- be 1, J 1 te'"'t · 0 _on -ho i J\e id case of t 0 de t t· t - _.th .. te i .,. to . ll 0 C th .L: . :r ,..on., t e s J . tl e . ( ilt d ,.,, .., t in n· tr,. �. ./ > !, 'j �.. ,•' COMHO:t-PI:/ILTH OF VIRGINIA , COU~TYOF HJCKINGHAM,TO-fIT! IN T}m CfHCl.jIT or The jurors the bo y of the co ·t a·.., · ts present Co'.lnt County o Marcl1 term, that r, a· on "'10 the he said Hensley for in r • f'o ·the yea:r ~he s nid 1908 1 Rouben ·'·he barn · ain in sai~ u,-:i., and b ~n nsl -::,yand Xe:r app - ar ed i for a f lon:v, to-wi~, of '•ho ?Pd da r H n.sloy 1 and c r· ain ny therein, • Lay· sai fvlon fo n el !,' ,.. ·-: :f Judge nnn. K m1per ~ ·0.-:,n .:ho ·;,rifll hf'!: on 'the i:3th .J~ Ir/van of · he said in by T. N. Haas, _ensley nj_e1r· - i,:,e of Ccr,.,1.nt r .ri·' h in eri., ·,o C..)i,mtl:t larc sai' oaths county her of, for illle said in 1:he y ar 1908, or. an indicttr.ent -11L,c•rin in th sl. an in their upon the Courthouse ly ~ri_. Virginia., :909, Oc 'Ob held COUNTY: T) and no?T at ending ea h , Layt ,n Hensley, were join sept el-;:b6r in Rockingham t court 1908, cour .C'·lonio commonweal·f:h of 16 "h d . of ircui day or oc~ober, of the COUHT vF SAI n Hens and 6 , Reube , norney Hens ey a oresai c u.ril ao said s1. y and •;;as then -hero in said cou co1.U't -oh0n and --h re si v"ing 0ircni the evict.enc o h ru i:lh, ...1 Cc u:.o H he Cou :'b a:rc "'Csa . y in whoo ..ruth t, h ,he ,,rial ·o inquir a.Hd no hin rlal ru:bh, he " f' or of the said ne f lony · vrhethPr th Layton ai'or said., said Lay· Hensl i n, y, G trial ing a ~., o i ty by law ·'.o adlr. nis uor said ~~ sley u_µon the e said shonld 1ly 0 1 afor0said.., that Ghould be the lie said Circuit ca 11, an d · hare R · 1ben ,he said orn by R ben Hensley · ,hen an ·i:iha and Kmtp t> crur.e rr.a~ ·r ~ _ nd X rr.p-..r H ns is c rr.n:only known as a ro!:.l. ;-;ugon, on which "D of' ~a...,on along 1908, an· ...1e Public h road n~~ in , as 0 so 1cno1m as the of Ji g the ·· 1e said Passe 22d day wi • .a th Hocl<.ingha1l Turnpj_ko naar ir �f .' I¼,rt· • SJ:W p-r:-es att~ JO u.req -~-- ' .. . :YT A2 - 0 1 f1 .ro f1 'rr: Ov " II . s Ull I"' 'L r I on JJ \ .t 0 ... ~ ~ 'I I rt l ! . b1 . It ... - ':tG ft.t 1.t II. .c 1 tfd'rrr. .c 'l .J ' b . lan: • II l !i .[ .t .J~ J.I ..., 'I01.o H tl:I .t () 'I ' ' b.so ea 1:o b"""' fI )f.i:qrI O!II.~ 0 If r{ ,aoer rl 'I '1- .t .r .er£nsn.c,.o rI n•ro )[ BO 0 id11 0 ... i ...0d. n:o.r. no " �lI , --2-- of the barn h said Mr s said wag n s op ed o said. road. o said barn at ar1d whether :{err.:per Hem~ley Passed p rson were 0r persons along norsey west Gr n ·,o a road is :fro::. a _,oini., near von o'clock on said Gree accompanied nightl TurnPik. said last the Taylor the said i1 :r.e' · at o ·,;ha· the of the lorsey the and 1aoe, H) I'OD.d said ·.-;ent nine said Reuben stoPPing Hensley Dorsey norsey Poin :fro and near s a. of said ~ w e· ;h:'r TurilPiko and vtent into c on -from ::i.but rade a and and Wade Green left Hensley of Massanetta said the Rockinghan. SPrin junction Reuben and K n:,per Hensley in .fro:1"~,of' and east ·rade Green ot leading the said by tho ~he sa:i.n.. La.yton, f'rom said to-~1, 1i ,h d.og61 hunte1 He sley , Reuben and Kemper Hensley named Point, ard there, ·,1-~ssanetta RS sep·i err.her, and Passed Hensley or Taylor ly public Wade Green a·: between ei-L,her springs Layton, Porsey ~ tl..AA.i 7}1· Mrs. said knovm Wade -,__:z..~ sa.1d Layto the on said -bhe said is said said to 1,!assanetta S.Prin s r ad, Layton, of september, ,...1908, in company with "l'i·thou as t..ar as said o.f the said of 22d day of o-r sep ember 22, 19C8, 's r sidence the whether I and whether tt10 nny other and ·Jxemi.ses where bar residence barn tho a11d and Particularly and barn of ..,.he said or ..b,e said a·.. or n-.ar the said barn, · 1e r, sidenc n.nd 7:hether van Pelt or Kon:tPer Hensley Gree said , Heuben a d· Kerr.per H nsley ba:rn of Mrs.S~ , Reube 1 .Prerr.ises night near saio_ wagon .frorr. a . oint a d r.ear springs the a -oint Layto near and whether ay o , Rouben and Kemper Hensley ·;.heir of ·t:.he said of said ·: e sa · d l,ayto Wade said c1,ed by a roac1. lf_\:1.di 1g or Taylor f:riP at sa · d wagon, the waa.e Green on the night nd road, in barn beyond east inters SiJrine;s said oint and said Pelt a 1d 1·Jade Green were with Hensley of' the Va11 Pelt, 'he their {eub n and Kemper Hensley road said tir: t.i1an .1e said in or accompanied tl e said the .J~ m.Van or Taylor · n o I clock he wood.S springs of' said ,., 1,J- night of' s p ~ertber 19 8 until and thereupon, " he said Dors about twelve Hensley, o'clock being of ·Lhe srur.e nieht, s orn as a ·,idtness, 11e, �uq ~iJGLS:-1.00lJl ::m:rc.rDOLOGA ,C}JO pe:ru~ H8118J01'.' 8!.lOLll' I,· T. us~ ~e~pa.. TD')8 1.n·.(l:rJ .... 'l .,j 3"p0!1,{l ,CA'.81.hC O I CJO(.;]~ f!8 oi:. ,. JJfl'lJ.QfrJ q' Ia'A 'TOL })0:L ..,g:rq :rJJ v:,o r .... q T OlJ .uqo r·:i. 0(. l!~~ u I o:-oc.J( t::..Oill HJJLs.q: ~" 00011 L ps:t.r c!JTG P.~0 '"\"' ., ·f~"t ~OU JJll. ,-,--rr -r-;-,:l.. r '·' T fl7'0!'r U"IT!' f•TC; ""r.. L'""! Q.LE'1GlJ e ~-J.D.Cl'.P :2~.r:c~. ~ I ( (,'a ;•_i~lJ rp , ..o~· - I.:, .' IC, -,)...,1( ~ <-'TJ'f ~ •·:r 1··0s:. - . 83' - -......___,. " .- - . - ··- ~ _, "-· ,._ ·- ~ r<ri,~...,..,_ .. H~ T ~ q , '.TfO.t!U ...;.l., .cue 1;0Lae1\. LO""'"T,~J. L uq ff_;;"q Tt '} J - 8 q T ( lHJ~;.. au:r ~ 0~3 0 r.J~"L • µ Sou acobceg .... lJ ... Ot -!1JJ \ .}Jb t:JJGL ---,·~' ~ --'l--.... --n ~hri AB.id tr1nl in ~he ~'"'unty aforesaid, and .COITU!JJ0ly depos( ~ ~ feloniouoly, wilfully �JJ 8 u 0 .,. J .. nn snid -n !'ifil .. in ,.. and coITU.Pilly depose on the nieh that J1inzs, Hrna, .. e, year Green, left near he, of u:1e said ing, 'l'urnPike ade GTeen t.. e two horses -bo · , and tlrn and iJhere "as· Layton, said the 1<.own as road in which wagon ,,·ere hi "tchod he, l a .9ublic in o the said go or ten nine o.nd 'Vade Groen were overta1con c7r a. d ·,hat II ,he said Green .for ..s.he~,1ll'Pori half-Pac gon going ~:i.:::;ley ··:e. e driving ·y11ic 1 ·t•as a n w wag Wad Green and o b b_ayto , Reuben and Kall'J.i Ko:r.:p, r P.t abou· Hensley of t11e said ,,ho residence in corr.Pany with .', of "'1e uaid Dorse 1n the 22d day of •op ember, norGey Hensl and :that he said .h.a Ro C kiHgh ~he said ~he residence of o-oing coon-lun o'clock, lfi ~r,unty aforesaid, :feloniously, '7{11:fully ~ . \, ·_soly S"'lore and ta i:fied., arr.onB: o :~he-r 1 auben and ,o a ::-oad wagon on said Do. :.:my Hensloy and wagon body and rod., ·ri'i h he said Rockingham Turn.Pike where a Public road ne a or T~ylor ·:n said over 1 said ~~ l! Pu.bl· c road No t o oi .!.her n a he said leads t t e _1 sout!-::r, rd in 1.. ben and Kerr.Per Hensley on sai dogs, i1 front and. ear.3't of naid Taylor h 0 s ·d arn, o an alone of of 1/i:rs. 8 le . - o::- K .por Hens- barn Gaid hi . firs.~~ 0. t ar d ,ha h , ht, aid Lay "i:h -ca or Taylo" '.iJL e O I said. HockJ.ngham TurnJikc, ad I'. .u ni ·b, · s SPrings hirr. and to rn springs or said roo. d and ,he oaid c rtain asoan·t i1 ere, Wade Green, n wher and ace Green af ·0r 1 aving -sa- of and ·,vhich had accorr.panied company w hey passed -r1"'r o Massa e y a d SPrings TurseJ ediately ,e in Lay -on, 1 euben r He s ds i. Turnpil<.e to Jll:assa- sai.d harn ~1 1e said y and y nbnrg ·.hat the wagon in wl11cl1 i,hey were riding or the said wagon or and Kerr.p r Hensl he, H sley, ( r l•y the Hon:, ockingham aid bar and ::.a • w Dorney ea~;-;, of Harris in r:o travelli a."1d. K s "op on sa · d triP out miles ng am T Van Pelt' s and tl ai; ey got a:::.d.that ube Van Pol.,',..,, did not abou-': four from ·a.110sa · d leaa.s H)c in', I SPrinzs, Layton, V3 to a ;hat Lay ,or., Pieco of a or Taylor by ai c1 of hunted �-vf • • .t l .trt �, r -4- r-Lrn11~h the n.bouil t,·:elve o'clock coon, for !'\!:.id. wood 01· said residence tlle said 22d oa Dorsey b t' tI1e said said of' , 1908 1 Dorsey acco aloLg r id a.t. a1 y o herho n± Lay on, said public Van Pelt' night lcy road by or n ar he said in o.f septorr.b barn, the barn 'i11lere Jy S#\ir! rUPtly and n ben and Kempe-r Hensl- s ro pa.,s 22, 1 swea= falncly, sr,es eviience. 1908 the / \ by said S~ s ...d 1 szane 1 tna t of' bnrn e said i, :.rs .. said agon occUP1od Laytoz, Reuben and 'TT\. JI.rs. v~n Polt aforesaid, 1r f side cu~ove in a ·, ngon al2.._ne ,h did Dorr;ey Hens county in tne ~"'2ZJ~ and .fact o.r said 11 said .r on said 'l~pr-r •,v· 1ou·b uto:!:JPing near en and the.re, lid reloniously, ilf'ul_y o:::mit perjUTy and 5~ !':\ Henssaid upon the and cor- against tho peace y of ·u:1e corr. on eal -r-h of Virginia; Upon ',he ·••i,n ruth trial digni id the east east said he aH • r said of Rock;in.gham Turnpik ::>2d of .f a ·e o~, nor ~ house Dor any 'y~ _,,,'.,,,,,) Green's hereas · he nigh 1.n : g :for~- ~o ~o .:. a _ oint f Hensley -· (-en o "ad and ''ade Green , Hensl until nigl1,. of sep .err.bor 22, 1908, in .+.r1.th and in .r~.c.. neither Gre n left n o'clock fro:r. abo l,, vidence {#-,~, r:worn in oP£m court of £.Rc,<7"~ , ✓-., wt?:;.--.f.ll~ f'aa1-<4<, -3!:z,,,,,. ?l;d,,_, 71£- '!t,;,,,c;r,~,_ and sen o he Grar.d ,,ury o g·ve �... . i.t ! 0 . "' t .., a 1 .._ 11.t 0 0 rJ 'I . b .b ' ~- ~ -1 .b o ! > - ,. J: rI IO ~ 1r~ ·d ~ '! ~1 ..t - ,:j. H n t! q ·o ' II b -'I 0 .t • .l: ... b .i: ~.[1;.s;c.tn.r '£ r ... .I.i,. . bl b. u 'J C rt B bI IO r OU !1 V �r • • .. • • I SUPERI~TENDENT 0:F' THE VJRGINIA PENITENTIARY. Sm: It appearing that ....... a prisoner confined in the Virginia Penitentiary tence pronounced ~0 ...........- ................. . for a term of ............. ···-······· .......... _years, under sen- by the Court of.. .... ..................... at the ............................................................................................................. term, 19 ... 0 .......... ......... has served out half of the term of imprisonment for which .............. ,......·······-············was sentenced, as shown by the prison records, and it further appearing that the said....................... ..... ......... ................ . ...No ......................................................................... . is a fit person to receive a parole, and having furnished satisfactory ................................ wil1 not be dependent upon public or private charity: "\Ve,the Board of Directors of the Penitentiary suance of authority that now therefore, of the State of Virginia, in pur- vested in us by Act of Assembly, approved during the remainder of assurance March 7, 1904, do parole the .........term of sentence, upon the following conditions- viz: That ............................................... sha11 at all times during this parole conduct ........ . ........... ...... .self as an honest, sober, peaceable, industrious, accept and continue in the employment tificate hereto attached; and law-abiding citizen; that .. secured for ............................................ as per employip.ent cer- and that .............................................. shalJ at all times be respectful and obedi- ent to ................................................... employer., and..re.p.ortjn.wi:itin to ..the Supe.rintenden.t ..of.the..P.e.nite.n- o- .. ...t.i~~TY ..~.t..J.~;1~t ..onc.e ..a.montl1A ·······/2 ..................... /# /'J7~ ·····•·· ·r··························"-······························································································ h•·········•····························· President . I understand .................. No ................... . £ ::Lc.·······'··· .................. 't!/4LJ(ti ............ . Witness,~ .. I • . Board of Directo~ the terms of this my parole and agree to perform all its conditions . . )'i'.~:/~~······· Date........... .. ·············•·•··· ....... '.k-:.~.......... .!...'l...//.. .. ,,if �,&~ P~ ::H'TLE ...l0N2: 1911 D. :F-I.LE£ MAR':'Z ___, ~ . ..... ,'!'°'.-"'!-:;. .-• .... . .._. , CLERK : > .' . .. � 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 Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Dorsey Hensley Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony perjury. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Perjury 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 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_144 Hensley https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a70d0b478a4d3c1df3b2ccde33ef883a.pdf 22bc3b28d7611087db4893a5793f5b20 PDF Text Text C01.J,IOI:"l1:'v'..-!i LTH 0£ VI RGII;I COUFTY OF ~ 0 KIEGE , .: , t o-\7 i t : I n th e Gi rcui t Court o-': said County : The ju ors of t 1e Commo.rrneal th of Vi rgi n ia in and f or the JOd' of the c ounty of Roc ki ngham and n on attendin0 sa i d Cour t a t i t s February term , 1 30 , u p on thei r oa t h s do p resent that Dougl as :01,1l) ry on or ab out January 8 , 1 930 i n sai d c ounty , d i d unlawfully have i n h i s p ossess i on a st i ll , s t i l l p , ,-1 orm , tub , fen,1enter , and othe r a:p ;;:,l iances conne ted . i tr, and us ed in the operat i on of a st ill, wi t out havi ng the same r eg i s tered. as req_ui ed. by la , agai nst the p eace a ncl di gnity of ci.e ~ommonweal th of Ti r g ini a . This i n: ictnent is f ound on the test i mo n, of ~e org e '. . T . ex odJ , · nd. '.'' • L ws on , , , i tnesse s sworn in J ourt and sent b efo e tLe 6 rand j nry to €' ive ev i den ce . �~ - J t ill ,.,om~onweal th v) I nd i ctment oug la s 1:0\vbry 1-:isdemea n or February term , 1 930 .i:\. True Bill : h1 ~ ··rt ·;: 2) . ·,:r . .0arman ,., ommonwealth ' s Attorn ey �1 •t. Commonwealth of Virginia, T Rockingham County,J o-w i .· ~ T REMEM BERED ~t44 -------------- that on the __ (_{!~ _day oL2J! .4'2 ~ ~ - - ; ~ -- ~ 1 , \ , - Th______________ --- ~ - ~------ ------- ---lfli '-d ,------ ----- ------ ----- ------ -- came bef,o re me _________________ "----<- - ------ - -- ------ ------ -----ledged themse lves t of the said county of Rockin gham, and several ly and r especti vely acknow ng, that is to say: the said dehted to the Commonwealt h of Virgin ia, in manne r and form followi _________ ______ _in the sum of __________ ~ - - - - ~ ~ _ ____________ ______________________ Dollars , ________________________________________________ ___________________ good and lawful money of the United States, M¼d the saia _ DaHar s of like gaad anEl lawful meH.e~, to be in the sum or ___ _ lands and teneme nts, and they r especti vely made and levied of their several goods and chattel s, obligat ion, and also waived any several ly waived the benefit of their Homes tead J,Jxemiption as to this under this r ecognizance with claim or right to dischar ge any liabilit y to the Comm onweal th arising nwealt h of Virgin ia if the said coupon s detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commo default in the perform ance of the ____________________________________________ __________ shall make conditi ons underw ritten. The condition of the above recognizance is ~ such that if the above bou nd~ -j~- (!f ally appear be'tore the Circmt ------- ------·------ -- - ------ -·----- ------- ------- do and shall person Court of Rockingham ~n the __ !_p___ day of th,,___~--- ----- ----- ----- ----- Term next 1_.L___ day of_ ___ ~_-:: -:_ _______________ l ~ , at the thereof , being the ___ Court-h ouse thereof , certain -~-- ----- ----and then and there ~ Commonwealt h of Virgin ia concerning a whereo f the sa1d __________ .:-3 :~ ___ f}:J________________ )_ ____ stands cha1ged, and shall not depart thence withou t the 1£Je of said Court, then the ah v recogn izance shall be void and of no effect, otherw ise to r emain in full force and virtue. Taken and acknow ledged before me, th~ ~ and year first above written . ____&i~--L-<___ YP--------- ��'fHE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. '1'0 THE SJ-1 ER TF'F OF ROCKINGJJ Alll COUNTY, GREETINGS: vVe command you, that you take ____ __ ___ __!)_?_'l~~,:~-~~--Jw!Q!.~~-'-- ----------- if he be found within your baifo.vick, and him safoly keep, so that you have his body forthwith before the Circuit Court of Rocking-ham County, at the Court House thereof oir~-------------------- --- ----------- - -- to answer u s of a certain __ __!llt.~.9.-~l'!l§J:~,no_~,_ __ ____ ,vhereof he stands indicted. And have then and there this vV rit. J.Robert Switzer, , Vitness .f.-P.-Bhre1tbm-tt;-Clerk of our said Court at the Court H ouse the ___ 22..d. ___ __ __ day of ___ Fe.b.:N..a..:ry . . ._. _Ut3.0_, in the _l5A_t.hyear of the Commonwealth. --- ~ ~ - Clerk. ft-:c.,_ �COMl \fONv VEAL TH 'VS . I Doug l as Mowbry , I ~ ~/(!_,._, ~ ,{J~ I £0 .' �I \UN .f fr '930 / COMMONWEALTH v. Misdemeanor (JTo.) �� 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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</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 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 Commonwealth v. Douglas Moubray Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment operation of a still Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1930 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-box8-069 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 Moubray https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_200-commonwealth-v-dw-keller.pdf d16d7942af51eba400db790057e75db5 PDF Text Text • • To Tt1e ...t. ri1•" .. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court 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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1912 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. DW Keller Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Neglect 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 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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_006_200 Keller