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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1831
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Commonwealth v. Elijah Turner
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Felony
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Elijah Turner
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1831
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Felony
Assault
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Defendant charged with felony assault by stabbing. Not guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Commonwealth v. Elijah Turner
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1818
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Unlawful Gaming
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Turner
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Elisha Hooks
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1812
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Fighting
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Defendant charged with fighting.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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F VIRGI NI ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGH i , t o - wit :
I n the Ci r cu it Cour t of sa i d County :
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t he body of Roc kingham Coun ty, and now a ttend ing sa id Court at i ts
pr i l t erm , 1930 , up on thei oaths do pre se n t t ha t Eli za But l er and
Fra nk Butler , wit h i n one year next prior t o the findin g of th i s
ind ictment , in said county of Roc ki ngham , d i d unl awfully r e ceive
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Eliza Butler and Frank Butler
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
receive and posession
Elkton Pharmacy note
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-023
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Butler
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_008.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Eliza Haynes
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1826
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_008
Chrisman
Haynes
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_017-commonwealth-v-elizabeth-detrick.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1850
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Elizabeth Detrick
Subject
The topic of the resource
Insanity
Description
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Defendant charged with insanity.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_017
Detrick
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_024.pdf
e9f797aa44a6d1b95ec98b6858af5d9c
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Elizabeth Hazle (Hazel)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1791
Subject
The topic of the resource
Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with murdering infant bastard child.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_001_024
Hazel
Hazle
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_003.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Elizabeth Messick (alias Messeck)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1840
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Giving birth to a bastard child
Murder of a bastard child
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with giving birth to a bastard child and the murder of a bastard child.
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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_012_003
Messeck
Messick
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_027.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ella Jenkins
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Threaten to kill
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with threatening 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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_020_027
Jenkins
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_299-commonwealth-v-ella-ricks.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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1927
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Commonwealth v. Ella Ricks
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
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Butler
Ricks
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_002.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Prohibition--History
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Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Ellick Walker
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1897
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Breaking and Entering
Theft
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Defendant charged with breaking and entering with intent to steal. Not guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_021_002
Walkers
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_005.pdf
1dc1823abfb74b5db4ee3c5f12b717a9
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Elliott Rutherford
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1813
Subject
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_005
Rutherford
Smith
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The jurors of the Cont: on wea l t h of Virgi n i a i n and fo r
t he body of sa i d c ounty of Ro cking am a nd now attending sa id
ourt a t its Jun e term , 1932 , u pon t heir oa ths do p r esent t ha
El l i s Diahl, on or about July 4 , 1932 , i n sa i d county , di d un lawfully ha ve i n h i s posse ssion a t out one - half ga llon of arde nt
soirits (moonshi ne li quor), aga inst the p eace a nd d i gnity of t he
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do fu rt her p res en t t ha t the s· i d
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4t h day of July, 1932 , i n said c ounty, did unlawfu lly have i n
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t he Commonwealth of Vi rg i nia .
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ellis Diehl
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posesison of ardent spirits-five gallons
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1932
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RcPr-box9-065
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Diehl
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/5f7f72518aea1099c91a024778c7bf08.pdf
97e2d2b2220b07a10f281d42c6177209
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F VI RG N
COUNTY OF - CKI NG. ,! , to - wit :
I n the Circuit Court of said
ount
e gr nd ·urors i n and• for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now attending said Court at its June . term , 192=3 ,
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upon their oatLs do present that Henry Dugan and
wit _in one year next prior t o the findi ng of t h is i ndict ment ,
i n the s aid county of Rockingham, d d unlawfully and feloniously
manufacture distilled ardent spirits , aga i n st the peace and
di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virgi ni a .
This i nd ictment is found on the testimony of G• • Lawson
and
w.
E. Lucas , witnesses sworn i n Court and sent before the
grand jur
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ellis Morris and Henry Dugan
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
manufactured ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box8-005
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dugan
Morris
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/f812daa43eb4e6eca4aefc0d9437eac2.pdf
443077369a7ed65013487853d17e50b0
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The j uror s of t he Cornmonvrna l t h o f Vi r g i n i a i n and f or
t he body of sa i r county of
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t i ts Au gu st term, 1 930 , upon
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heir oath s do present that
El me r B. T~10mpson , on J une 26 , 1 93 0 , in s a i d county , d id un l awfully operat e an aut omobile wh i le under t he infl ue nce of a r den t
s pi rits , aga i ns ~ th e pe ace end di gnity of th e Commonwea l t h of
Virgi n i a .
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to be levied of their respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead. ·exemption to their re-
times to which the proceedings may be
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Elmer B. Thompson
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
30 days in jail & $100 fine
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box9-005
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Thompson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/15bcbf437856126f5b1f12e8a7fb6c7d.pdf
f76edcb4bc7c5880170110843f175838
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CO::MMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand Jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now attendin g said Court at its October term,
1927, upon their oaths do present that Elmer Higgins , within one
year next prior to the .finding of t his indictm ent, in the said
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gainst the peace and dignity of the Co~onw ealth of Virginia .
The _Jurors aforesai d, upon the~~ oaths aforesai d, do .
further present that Elmer Higgins , within one year n~xt prior
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to the finding of this indictm ent, in the said county of Rookingham, did unlawfu lly have in his possessi on ardent spirits,
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again~t the peace ~d . di~nity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
The jurors aforesai d, upon their . oaths aforesai d, 9-0
i"urther present that Elmer Higgins , wi~in one year next prjor
to the finding of this _indictme nt in t~~ said oo,u nty of Rockingham
did unlawfu lly reoe~ve ardent spirits, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonweal th of Vi :r-ginia•.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Elmer Higgins
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
1927
Rights
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RcPr-box6-030
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Higgins
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/0eeab465c601d7e25d7fa43412de8af6.pdf
2cddcc091fd045b816711b34dc4e82fc
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__Jf i ~~'- ~--:El~~.llQd_Et ____ , -a competent witness, gives the said Court here to understand and be
informed that _;~~~!'__~fs_S!!!.~-- ----------, on the __ .:_p_t~--- day of_ November ______ ,
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name and by the authority aforesaid, and upon the complaint in writing _aforesaid, further gives
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the said Court to understand and ibe informed that said ------------ ------------ -----------on the __________ day of ------------ --------, in the year 192 __ , in the said ----- ~-------- of
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And the ·Attorney for the Commonwealt h aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
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the said Court to understand and be informed th at said ------------ ------------ -----------on the __________ da'y of ------------ --------, in the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
________________ :._ _____ , did unlawfully ______ ------------ ------------ ---- against the peace
and dignity of ,t he Commonwealt h of Virginia.
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VIRGINIA :-.9-~~p.-~y__________ of R_q_~~J_I!g_h_~ __ - _________ -, To-wit:
City of Harrisonb urg,
This day ~ -·T •-TB~xr9de _______ personally appeared before _me PAlJJ._ll1§l_.M,!_...(p._diUS
a _Notar_y_P ublic_ for the __Q.1_ty_______ of ---~-:r;::ri_S.Qru>_ur_g_ _____ , Virginia, and made
complaint and information on oath that~l]l~~-JU gg_tp.'jl_________________ __, _________________ _
within twelve .~ onths priorto this date, to-wit on the- - -~j;_l:! ____ d~y of
in the _city ___________ of _Harrisonbu r_g .
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1.-Manufactu red undistiUed ardent -spirits;
2.-Sold ardent spirits;
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appliances connected with a still, and mash and other substances capable of being ui::1ed in the manufacture of ardent spirits;
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Witnesses:
John Logan
_Harold Ha~ine ___________________ _
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____________________________ Clerk.
By ------,---- ~--------- D. C.
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STATE OF VIRGINIA , CITY OF H ARRISONBURG, TO-WIT:
To Frank L. Dovel, Chief of Po!ice, or any Policeman of said City:
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Elmer Higgins
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posesison of ardent spirits-five gallons
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1932
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box9-069
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
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Else Shifflett
Description
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Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-041
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1928
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Elsie Butler
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony murder.
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_304
Butler