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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Emanuel Curry
Date
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1903
Subject
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Felony
Unknown
Negro Reformatory Association
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Defendant charged with unknown felony. 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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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_036
Curry
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COMrviONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors i n and for t he body of said County ot
1Rockingham and now attending said court at its December term,
1931, upon their oaths do present that :Emanuel Smith, on or about
the 22d day of November, 1931, in said County, did unlawfully
operate an automobil e while under the influence of ardent spirits~
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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. Emanuel Smith
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-051
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Emery Fansler
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1920
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RcPr-box1-063
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Fansler
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An in~uisition
14th day October,
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the hands of its
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1905
Title
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Commonwealth v. Emma Vickers
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Felony
Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_004_062
Firebaugh
Vickers
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_013.pdf
ea443c24e6536408b9637d7d8715b855
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Emma Williams
Date
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1898
Subject
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Felony
Breaking and Entering
Description
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_021_013
Williams
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_083.pdf
3611a309f1eced3529e9507a14007ebd
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Emmanuel Royer and Susan A. Phillips
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1111
Subject
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Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation
Description
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Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation.
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_083
Phillips
Royer
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COMM:ONlfilE~4.LTH OF VIRGI NI A,
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In the Circu it Court of said County :
The grand jurors in and f or the body of said county of
Rocki ngham and now attend ing said Court at its Febru ary term,
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t that Emory E. Simmons, withi n
one year next prior to the findin g of this indict ment, in the
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furthe r . presen t that Emory E. Simmons, within one year next
prior to t h e f inding of this indict ment, in the sai d. c ou.nt y
of Rock ingham did unl13,wfully have in his _posse s sion ardent spirit s,
a gai nst the :p eace and digni t y of the Commonwealth o.f Vir gini1.. .
And the jurors a f oresai d upon their oaths afores aid do
f urther p resen t th~t Emor y
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to t he f indi ng of this indict ment, i n the said county of Rockingham , did unlaw fully receiv e ·arden t s pir i ts, a gai n st the
pea ce and· dignit y of the Commonweal th qf Virgi nia.
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and West Walters , witne _s ses sworn in court a nd sent before the
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respectively 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 !~ability 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
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Emory E. Simmons
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession ardent spiirts
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box6-010
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Simmons
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_015.pdf
6f222ddf5b584349939890081056c3bf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Enoch Dunn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1817
Subject
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Threat
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat or do bodily hurt.
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_005_015
Dunn
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_016.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
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Enoch Roach
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_016
Roach
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_005.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
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ephraim Shaver
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1834
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Injuring fence
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with injuring fence.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_011_005
Lincoln
Shaver
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ephraim Weyant
Subject
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Felony
Buggery
Description
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Defendant charged with felony buggery.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_074
Weyant
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1907
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Commonwealth v. Erasmus A. Hulva
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_004_092
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COMJlllONWF.ALT :I OF VI RG I NIA:
COUNTY OJ!, ROCKI NGHAM , to - wi t :
I n the Ci rcu i t Court of Sa i d County :
The jurors of the Commonwea lth of Vi rg i n ia, i n and
for the bo dy of sa i d Count y of Roc ki nPham , a nd now a t tend ing
sa i d c ourt at its June t erm , 1931 , u-pon their m ths do pr esent
t ha t Ernest Devi er , within one ye r next p rior to the filing
of t his indic t ment, in said County , di d unla wfully ha v e in
his poss e ssion t wo g ll ons of ard ent sp iri ts (moonshine li quor ) ,
aga inst the pea ce a nd d i gn ity of the Commonwea t h of Vi r g i ni a .
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. Ernest Devier
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-2 gallons moonshine
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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STAT-" OF VI RGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said County :
The gr a nd jurors i n and. for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now attendi ng s aid Court at its February term,
1927, upon their oath s do present t hat Ernest H. Bazzle, within
one year next prior to t h e finding of this indictme nt, in said
county of Rocki ngham , did unl awfully manufac ture , sell, offer,
keep, store and expose f or sale , give away , transpor t, dispense ,
solicit , advertis e and receive orders f or ardent s pirits , a gainst
t he :p ea ce and. d.i g ni ty of t h e Commonwe alth of Vir•gi nia.
The jurors af oresai d , upon t heir oath s aforesai d , do
further present th a t Ernest H. Ba zzle, within one year next
prior to the finding of t h is indictm ent, in the sa id county of
Rockingham, did unlawfu ll y have i n h is po ssession ardent spiri t s,
against t h e peace and d.ignity of the Commonwe alth of Virgi nia .
The jurors aforesai d , upon t h ei r oa th s aforesa i d. do fu rt h er p resent that Ernest H. Ba zzle , within orie year next prior
to t he f i nding of this indictme nt, in t h e sai d county of Rocki ngham , did unlawfu ll y receive ardent spiri ts , against t :1e peac e
and dignity of t h e Commonwealth of Virginia .
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This indictme nt is found on t he t estimony of J . L. Dirting ,
D. H. Dofflem yer ,
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T. Rexrode , witnes s e s sworn in Court an d
sent before t he g rand jury to give evidence .
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Misdemeanor
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and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture
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Ardent
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are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ........................................... ., ................ .
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Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, psed, sold,
and ,.ml~wfully
transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain .................. .. ........,.......................
Here dcscribe vehiclc, mltl>, \>agOJ>, carriage, buggy, boat, bag:gage or wbat not
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VlRGINlA,
to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to sea-rch the house, place, bag..
gage, boat, or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their
containers and other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and
the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any p£rson resisting, 'im~cUi,.g, ob..strnding, or in any manner hindering or .delaying you 'in the exec;tttion of this warrant, pefort m~, or
some other officer having jurisdiction of the ,case, to be disposed pf a-nd deah wH:h ~cording to la.w;
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make return of this warrant show-ing all ~ts ·a nd thifl:gs done therieunder1 with a particula:r .s t~tt~nt
and sufficient description of the things seized ;and the -name of ~ per.son fo whose possessi@n
found, ii
any, and if not found in the possession o{ any one, .so state in }'Out" ret.i,.n,., -and post a tru~ ..eOJ)Y of thi~
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DIRE CT IONS
1.-If 0111y Ardent Spirits. and contain ers be seized,
the Magist rate shall fi x a time not less than 10
nor more th an 30 ' days from th e date of return, fo r '
the h ea ri'ng of said r eturn. : If no claima nt appear,the Arden~ Spirits a11d a rticles aj:e to be forfeited
to Co mmqnwea lth. Any per so n ' claiming any of
sam e must fil e a written claim stating par ticularly
the charact~r a n d exte r1t of his interes t th erei n, wheres
upon the .Magistra te shall c~rtify 'th e wa1:rant, written
claim a nd art icles claime d, t 9 the .Circuit ·or Corporation Court, ·as th e case may be, for :determin ation, and
declare 't,he unclaimed a rticles forfeited.
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2. -If ; till, still ··cap, wor(n, tubs, h ea ther, ferm enter s, or. a)1y ap pli;.nce connected with a still a nd
used, or . 1il;ls h or .other sub stance capable of _bein g
u sed, in 'the ma nufac tu re of :A rd ent Spirit s, be ·seized,
th e mash (after taking a sa~11ple) ·shall be destroy ed,
an d the fact s and articles s~ized reported to the Pros
hibition Director and Commonw ealth's Atto rn ey. (A
copy of. ·tlji s wa rran t and µ,rope r r eturn will be suffici ent notice and- repo rt). A rd en t Spirits and containers disposed of as in N o. 1 above.
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4.-A copy of · this warra nt
must be posted ' -::rt th e froi1t
on the door of the room, or
place th e Ardent Spirits may
and . the return thereon
doo r of th e house, or
on the premi ses at th ~
be fo und.
See Sections 21 ¼ , 22, 23, ~3 ¼, ·57 and 57¼, · Act$
of Assembly , 19 1S, P age 578 • .
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and by seizing the fo l.lowing describ ed Ardent Spirits
and other thin gs th erei n found .(a nd raresting the ·
.ibove named person found in possession thereof) and
by posting a tru e copy of this ,;varrant and th e returri
No claim · of .ow:n ership . or inter est in any of the
said tl:1ings seized·· having . been filed herein in compliance with the la,v, the •same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscat~ d arid fo r_feited to the Commonwealt h.
Gi ven ' und er.· my · hand tliis ... ... .'.. ............, .. .................... day
H ere say pJace, house, .room, boat,
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. D escri ption of Arden t
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3. -If Ardent Spirits are J;eing transporte d in an uatornobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or oth er vehicle, the
Arden t Sp irits a nd containe:rs shall be preserved and ·
th e vehicle shall be deliered to the Sergeant of th e
City, the fa cts reported to : th e Prohibitio n Director
and Comrnonw eaith's Attorney c1 nd A rd ent Spirits
and containers disposed of is provided in No. 1 above
(A copy of th is warrant and proper return ·will b e
sufficient report) . .
The followin·g : named officer s and petsons assisted
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WARRA NT TO ·SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIR ITS , ETC.
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\:Vritt<:n claim of ow~ership or interest having been
· filed to cert~11 ·of the said thing$ h er~in seized, this
warra1~t•, the said claim and the things in the claim
particula rly described, are hereoy certified to th e
.... .. .. ........... Cou~t of this .... .........; ........ ..-.... for det er.mination and the sajd th ings unclaimed are hereby
ac!Judged •and declared confiscate d and forfeited to
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the Coinmonw e.alth. .
Giv~'.1 u·nd e; my hai1d this .. ...... .... ... ....:.......... :..... day of
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NOTE;;-U nless wa rrant iss ued for Arden t Spirits
being ,transport ed ·111 ve hicle, boat or baggage, ' it is to
· he returned to . the · juri'sdictio n from which issued. If
issued : for Arde nt ·Spirits so tran sported it :can be
execu t!! d in any pa rt ·of th e State, arid ~eturn ed to
. , a nY," ju sti c.:e in, a riy t Rtmty or city •. throug h. which
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The jury are instructed that a reasonable doubt
is such a doubt as may be honestl y and reasonably
entertained as to any substantial and material fact
essential to prove t h e offense char ed .
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r easonable
do ~bt must be based up on t h e evidence , or t hat is
suggested by t he evidence, or gr ows out of t he evidence
itself.
It must n ot be an arbitrary doubt, with out
evidence to sustain it .
It must be seri ous and
substantial in order t o warrant an a c quitta l.
It must
be a doubt of material f act or facts necessar y f or t he
,jury to believe to find a ve rdict of c onviction, and
not of immaterial and nonessen tia l circ umst ances .
Williams v . Com. 85 Va . 609 , 8 S . E. 470 ;
McC oy v . Com., 133 Va ., 734 , 112 S . E . 704 ;
Uc Cue v . Com•• 103 Va . 8 70; 49 S . E . 623 .
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��The Court instr ucts t he jury tha t the
de f endant is pr esume d to be im1ocent unti l h is guilt is
extablishe d by the evidence beyond all r eas onable doubt .
It is n ot sufficient t hat 1is guilt is
even r:;ore pr obable t :t.an h i s innocent.
be c onvicted. upon mere suspicion .
robabl y only , or
Uor can the de f end.ant
No amount of suspicion,
h owever st r ong , will wa rr ant h is c onvict i on .
But in orde r
to convict the evidence of guil t must be s o strong t hat
t here can be no t he ory fro1
h i s innocence .
t he evidence consistent with
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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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. Ernest H. Bazzle
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession-1 1/2 gal. ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box6-018
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PDF
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Bazzle
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
CO uNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Coun ty:
'.l' he grand jurors in 411d for the body of said Count y
of Rockingham and now att end ing said Court at its June term,
19i4, upon th eir oat hs · do pre sent that Ernest Roge rs . within one
year next pr.ior t o the : finding of this indic t ment, in the said
County of Rockingham, did unlawfully r:i.anu.f actur e , sell, offer,
keep, store and expose for sale, give away, tran sport, dispense,
solicit, advertise and receive or d ers for ardent sp i ri t s, aga i nst
the peace and di gni ty of the Cornmonwe 1 t h of Virginia.
And the jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do
further present that Ernest Roger s, within one y ear next prior
to the fi nding of this i ndictment, in the said County of Rockingham , did unlawfully have in his possession ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of tne Commonwealth of Virginia .
And the jurors afor esa id u on their oaths afor esaid do
ftirther present that Ernest Rogers, wi t hin one year next prior
to the findi ng of this indictment , in the said Co unt y of Rocki ngham, di d unlawfully receive iarden t spirits, aga inst t he peac e and
digni ty of the Commonwealth ,of Vit ginia .
This indictmen t is fotin.d on the testimony of
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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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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Commonwealth v. Ernest Rogers
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-037
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Rogers
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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
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Ernest Shull
Description
An account of the resource
Misdmeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdmeanor
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
1924
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box4-049
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shull
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_012_017-commonwealth-v-ernest-tucson.pdf
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of said
of the
for the body of the
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find
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him guilty
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for not less
of rape,
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of attempted
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him guilty
his
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his
punishment
for
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with death,
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three
for
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1934
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ernest Tucson
Subject
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Felony
Rape
Description
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
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JMU Libraries
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PDF
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CCR001_012_017
enney
Tucson
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d57a9307335f2fc28d0f539d339e1cbc
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C ~-~T Y OF ROCK INGH .1 , to-wit:
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n the Circ uit Court of said County :
he grand
· urors in and for the bod
of said count
of
• ockingham and now att ndi:ng said court at its October term .
1924, u on their oaths do
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next _prior
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resent that
tta Walton, within one
finding of this indictment , in the said
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coun , of ,ocl.:in,sham , dia u11la:!/full
manufacture , sell, off er ,
kee , s ore and ex ose for sale , · give awa , transport, dispense,
solic i t, aver is
:the peace
and receive orders for arden
nd dignit , of
he Col
spirits , agains
onwealth of Virginia .
The jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do
further present
hat Etta Wa ton, wi hin one
the finding of this indictment, in the said
di
ear next prior to
ount y of Rockingha m,
unlawfull y have in her possession ardent spi its, against th e
eace and dignity of the C
onwea
h of Virginia •
• nd the j urors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do
fur h r
resen
hat Etta Walt on , wi hin one
ear next
r ior to
the finding of this indictQent, in the said county of Ro kinghamt
di
unlawfull
di ni ty of
receive ardent s irits, against the peace and
he
or onwea th of Virginia .
This indict~ent is found on the testi on
and John
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witnesses sworn in
grand jur · to gi ve evidence .
of J hn Dove
ourt and sent before the
�iol Pro A.ct
Co.r.irnonwealth
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Mr. J. Frank Black burn ,
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Dear Sir:E close d he rewit h pleas e f ind bond exe cuted t h i s
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,_th ___day of_ ___ s~.12.t~IA.Q.~1'______ _________ 1!)2 4 ,----- --- -- -
B E IT R EMEMBERED th at on the __ _
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came befor e me_~r•__:i;. . __:g~ lle'!ll.9_~ ~J - -~- !_ _~_tJ ._ 9~__ .9!_ __!:.__~
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of the said county of Rocki ngham , and severa lly and r esp ective
ly acknow ledged themselves to be indebted to the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia , in manne r and
form foll owing , th at is to say : the said
·-- -- -- - -- - --- Etta Wal ton _____ _____ _____ _________ _____
___ ___ ________ __ _____ ____ in tb e sum of
1
_____ _______ TWO HUNDREJ)_.&.__Fl..FTY --- --- - - - --- -- ----- ---- - __________ ________ Dollar s
good and lawful money of the United Stat es, and the saicl
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s of like good and lawful money, to be
r esp ectively made and levied of their severa l go ocls and
chattels, lands and t enements, and they
severa lly waived the benefit of their H omest ead E xempt ion
as t o this obliga tion, and also waive d any
claim or right to discha rge any liabili ty to the Comm onwea
lth arisin g under this r ecogni zance with
coupo ns detach ed from the bonds of this State, to th e use of the
Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia if the said
___ _____ ___ _______E_t.ta.._Wal..t.on. ___ ___ _________ ____ __shall make defaul
t in the p erform ance of the
condit ions under written.
The condit ion of the above r ecogni zance is s uch that if the
above bound __ ___________________ _
____ _____ ______ .Et.t.a_W.al.t.o.n ______ ___________ _do and shall p er sonall
y appea r befo_re the Circui t
Court of Rocki ngham on the __ 20_th.. __ day of the _O_c.t9.PJ~
_r __q~~-ng __J_~ry___ __ ___ ______ T erm next
tb ereof, being the ___~Q~_
l! __day of_ __ __Qgj;_Q_Q~R - __ __ _________ _192 4 , at the Court-house ther eof,
and then and there answe r the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia eoncer
ning a certain_.Rel..o.ny_______ where of the said __ __~tt..a . _W.a.lt.OJL _____I _____ ______ ___________
______
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dep art thence withou t the leave of said Court, th en the above
recogn izance shall be void and of no
effect, otherw ise to r emain in full force and virtue.
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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
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Eta Walton
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
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RcPr-box4-055
Format
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Walton
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of Rockingham County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingham, and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oaths do present, that
Ethel Breeden, on or about April 1, 1931, in said
County, did unlawfullyhav e in her possession about
three pints of ardent spirits (moonshine Liquo~)
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth
of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of
W. E. Thurber, W. T. Rexrode, and J. L. Dirting,
witnesses sworn in court and sent before the grand
jury to give evidence.
J
�POSS. ARDENT SPIRITS
COMMONWEALTH
V
ETHEL BREEDEN
MISD]MEXNOR
A True Bill
D. w. Earman,
Commonwealth's Atty.
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conv ict ed of a misde meano r be fo re
and a d judge d to pay a fine of $
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~hat if t h e s aid f ine u.nd
costs afore said a r e pa id. t o th,s Cl ""rk of t h e Ci rcui t Cour
t of
R.oc lcinghcun Count y withi n t h irty day s f rom t h is da t e , t hen
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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>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Ethel Breeden
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits (moonshine)
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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RcPr-box9-021
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1908
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Commonwealth v. Etta Caplinger
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor cohabitation.
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Misdemeanor
Cohabitation
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_005_110
Caplinger
Reedy