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I n the Ci rcuit Court of said County :
he gr nd jurors in and for t he body of said count
of Rockingham and now attending s a id Court at i ts June te rm,~t, 1926 ,
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upon t eir oaths do present that Eugene J:cCoy and TedI Mc
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ear next prior to t e finding of t i s in ictment in the sai d
county of Roe ·ngharn , did unlawfull r m nufacture , sell, offer , keep ,
store and expose for sa e , give away , t ransport , dispense , solicit ,
an
digni ty of the Commonwealth o
Vi rcinia .
upon their oaths a ores i
The ·urors a oresai
furt er present that
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c inst t e peace
rdent SDirits ,
a vertise and receive or ers for
n
do
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Ted / IcCo , within one ye r next
prior to the findi ng of this i ndictment , in the sai
county o
ock-
ingham , did unl awful y have in the i r possession ardent spirits , against t e )eace an
dignity of t1e Commonwea th of
i rsinia .
The jurors aforesaid , upon their oat_s a oresaid do
further present t at Eugene HcCoy a.cvi
Tetttj/:Cr~
1-vi thin one ye r next
prior to the; f·na.ing oft is indictmen t , i nt e s aid count
of Rock-
ingham, did unlawfull y receive ardent sp rits , a.::_ainst the peace and
ign · t
o
the Commonwea th of
irgini •
his indictmen t is found on the testimony of V. T.
exrode , '7. H. Fletcher , and D. H. Dofflemye r , witnesses sworn
8ourt and serrt before t e gran
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June term , 1926.
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Rockingham County, j o-wt ·
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came before me __ _
of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectiveil y acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia, in manner and form following, tba,t is to say : the said
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the sum of
____________________ ___ ________ Dollars
good and lawful money of the United States, ~-------- --------- --------- --------- .in the suw of
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wa lawfHl iffl8Hey, to be
r espectively 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 obligatio11, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonweal th arising under this recognizance with
coupons d~ d1ed from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonweal th of Virginia if the said
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conditions underwritten .
The condition of t ~
ve r ecognizance is s uch that if th e above bound __ _____ ______________ _
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Rockingham on the __
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thereof, being thc __ _
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.y of the ___
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, at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer the Comp zth of Virginia concerning a certain _____ _______ __ __ whereof the said ___ ______ .:"___ -'- ~
---- - -- - ---- -- -- ___ ____ ______ ____ __ stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, t 1-en the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r emain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledged before me, the cl ~ and year first above written.
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��Commonwealth of Virginia---ffit:f, County of
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to-wit:
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
Virginia-Greeting:
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WHEREAS ...
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City or County
ha s this day made complaint and information on oath before me, ....
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Name of Magistrate
Title
of the said ... .... ........ .. that he verily believes, that in the said ..... ... .... .. ...... and State:
Cicy- or County
(a)
C~y or County
That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used
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and ·concealed in a certain ...
(b)
H ere describe the p
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and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture
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such still and used,
of
Ardent
Spirits,
are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ......... .. .... ... ..... .. .. ........... ....... .. ... ... ...... .. .
Give name; if name unknown say
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Whose name is to the informan t unknown."
in a certain .. ... ... .... .. ...... ... ... ....... ....... ...... ........... .... ... ... ... ... ...... ..................... ... .... .... ..... ............ ... ... .......... .............. ....... ..
H ere desc:;b~ ~:ace as in (a) above
(c)
Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold,
and
unlawfully
transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain .. ..... ....................... .................. ....
Here describe vehicle, aut.1, wa gon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not
by one .. .. .. ....... ... .. ..... ... ............ .. .............. .. .... ...... .... ..... ..... .. ...... .. ....... ... ........ .. ... ...... ....................... .. ...................... ...
Herc give name, or describe as in (a) above
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, 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 person resisting, impeding, ob•
structing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant, before me, or
s01:ne other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and
make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement
and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this
warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
Title of Magistrat~.
�DIRECT IONS
1.-If only Ard ent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrat e shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more th a n 30 days from the dat e of return, for
the hearing · of said return. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonw ealth. Any person claiming any of
same must fil e a written claim stating particular ly
the character and exte11t of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrat e sha ll certify ·th e warrant, written
claim and articles claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, ,is the case ma y be, for determina tion, and
decla re the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2.-If still, still cap, worm, tub s, heather, fermenters, or any app lia;nce connected with a still and
u sed, or: ,in.ash or other su)Jstance capable of being
used, in th e manufactu re of .Ardent Spirits, be seized, ·
th e mash (after taking a sample) shall be destroyed ,
and the fa~ts and articles s~ized repo rted to the Prohibition Director and Commo nwealth's Attorney. (A
copy of this warrant and prope r return will ·be suffici ent notice and· repo rt). Ardent Spirits and containers di spo sed of as in No. 1 above.
3.-If Ard ent Spirits a re bei ng tran spo rted in an uatomobilc, boat, wago n, buggy, or other vehicle, the
Ardent Spirits a nd co ntainers shall be preserved and
th e vehicle shall be deliered to the Sergeant of the
City, th e facts reported to. the Prohibitio n Director
and Commonw ealth's Attorney an d Ardent Spirits
and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above
(A copy of this warrant a nd proper return will be ·
sufficient r eport).
4.-A copy of this warrant
must be posted at the front
on the doo r of the room, or
place the Ardent Spirits ma y
a nd the return thereon
doo r of th e house, o r
o n the premi ses a t the
be fo und.
See Sections 21 ¼ , 22, 23, 23 ¼, 57 and 57¼,
of Assembly , 1918, Page 578.
Acts
The following named .o fficers and pdsons assisted
m e in the execution of this warrant:
WARRA NT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS , ETC.
Commonw ealth of Virginia
vs.
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E xecuted the within warrant this .....
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by searching the
w1th111 stated ....... .T2Z. .t,.~~-.. ·....... .................... .
Here state house, room, place
·and by seizing the following described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (a nd raresting ·the
above named perso n found in possession ·thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the return
hereon on the
Des~riptio n of Ardent
Spfrits
and other things
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Other than above stated the following are witnesses:
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of .... .... ......... .. ....... .. ... :... ..... ..... ...... 192 ......
No clairn of ownership · 6r interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the same a,re hereby adjudged
a nd declared confis·c at.ecl a11d forfeited to the Commonwealt h.
Given · und er my hand this .... .. :.. .. ..... ................... ....... day
of. ........ .. .. .. ........ .. ...... .. .................. l
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warrant, the said claim and the ·things in the claim
particular ly described, ,are hereby certified to the
......... Court of this .................... ... ... .. for determinatio n · and the said things unclaimed are hereby
acl juclgecl and declared confiscate d and forfeited to
·
the Comm,onw ealth,
Given ~ncler my ha'n~ this ................... :......... ...... .day of
...... .. ..... ...... ........ .:...... .. ... ......... .192 .... ..
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NOTE-U nless warrant issued for :Ardent. Spirits
hcing . transporte d · in vehicle, boat or baggage, · it is to
be return ee! to th e jurisdictio n from which issued. If
iss ued for Ardent Spirits so transporte d, it . can be
executed i.n any part of the State, and returned to
any justioo in any county or city . through which
they w ere carried. .
�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virginia:
To the She riff of Rockingh am County, Greeting :
You are h ereby comman ded to summon ....
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the Court
to a ppear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rocking ham, County at
d a y of ~ ~--·· . 19 .. 1.::.:.
House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the .. . . .
................... .
to testify and the truth to say in behalf o the Common w ealth against ...... ..... ................
0.... .... . . . . . .
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who stands charff__ed with and indicted for a felo1'>y misdem eanor .
then
.Jl.nd this .. ~ .... shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .Jl.nd have
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and
. BL.Jl.CK BURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the
Witness, J.
nwealth .
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�In the Name of the Comm onwea lth of Virgin ia:
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to nppear before the Judge of the Circu,it Court of' Rockin gham,
House thereof , at 10 o'clock, a . m., on the....:2 ... / ~
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to ~stify::;t, t~ 'Osay in b,221t e:: ;;alth!fi:Jh'f};'= ~
niisde1neanor .
then
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nncl there this ·w rit.
Cou,rt House, the
Witness , J. F. BL.fl CKB UR.N', Clerk of ou,r sn i d !!.!!,y,rt , at the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Prohibition--History
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1916-1933
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Commonwealth v. Eugene McCoy and Teddy Eugene McCoy
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1926
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cm.1MONWEA L'l.1 H CF VI RGINIA ,
COUI TY OF ROCKIHGH ivl , to-wit
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In t t he Circu it Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and forthe bo dy of said County
of Roc kingham , and ncrvv attending s a id Court at i ts June ter m,
1 923 , up on t heir oaths do _present tha.t Eust a ce Leake and
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Grover Rigg le man ,within one year next prior to the finding of
this indictment, in the said County Ci>f Rockingham , di d unlawful l y
manufacture , sell, offer, keep , store a nd expose for s a le,
give awa y , tra1JSport, ' <;11:sp ense, solicit, advertise and r eceive
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orders for arden t s p irits, against the _pea ce and dignity of
the Comrnonweel th . of Virginia.
The jurors afo resai d u pon their oaths a.fore said d..o
further present that Eustace Le ake and Grover Rigglama.n wi t hin
01.ie.
year nex t prior to the f i ndi n g of this -ini.i ct me nt . in the
said County of Roc ki ngham did unla.wfully ba v e in t heir posse ssi on
a still, stil l c ap , wor r.1, tu.b , .f _er ire n ter, and other ap pliances
c onn e cted with and ue ed i n the openation of s still , withou t
havi ng t he sar.:ie registered as requi red by law , agai n st the
pea.ce and dignity of the Corn.onwealth of Virginia.
This indictme nt
B ·own , J . E .
is found on the testi mony of H. D .
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Hoover , and E . J .
ills.rd , wit nesses
sworn i n Coutt and se nt before the grand j ur y t o gi ve evid ence .
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY
To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County:
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(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manuf actured1 sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and
concealed in a certain -------- - --------- ~
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cribe the place. house. r oom or boa t. a s the case m ay h e )
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''Whose name is to the informant unknown'')
(b) A still, · still cap, worm, tubs; fermenters and other appliances copnected with such still and used, and
mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully
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name: if name unknown, say, "Whose
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain __ _______________ _______ ____ ___ _
(Here describe vehicle. auto. wagon. carriage, buggy, boat, bagga ge or what not)
by
one______ ________ _____________ _______ ·------- - -------· _______________ __________ _
(H ere g ive name. or describe as in (a) above)
And there being reasonable cause fo.r such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to sear.ch the house, place, baggage, boat or
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and, their containers and
other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possessidn they are · found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or 1in any
manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having
jurisdiction of the case. to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant
showing all acts and things done thereunder, with ~ particular statement and sufficient description of the
things seized and the name of the per,ron in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this ___~ ~ -day of__
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�WARRANT T O SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SP IRITS, ETC.
D IRtCT IONS
T he foll owi ng .named offi cers and perso ns assisted
me in the execu ti on of t his warrant:
Commonwealth uf Virginia
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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
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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. Eustance Leake and Grover Riggleman
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Search Warrant
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1923
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Riggleman
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COUI TY OF ~O v I NGlli,... , to - wi t:
In the Circuit Court of s a id Count y :
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within one .; e2. r next ""z- i or to t he :inding of this ind..i c t r:1ent,
in t r e s uid. county of .:1.oc k in gham , did un lawfully r.J011uf cturE: ,
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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
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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. Evelyn Simmers, Thomas Shirkey, Jennie Shirkey, May Shirkey, and Lelia Shirkey
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
trasnport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1922
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Shirkey
Simmers
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COMMONWEALTH 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 attending said Court at its October term,
oaths do present that Ewell Breeden, James T.
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their possession ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity
of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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ca1ne be ore me __________________ --- --- ------------ ___ ------------ --- _----- _____ ---- -- -- ------ -of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and respectiveil y acknowledged themselves to be _indebted to the Commonweal th of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to say: the said
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respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
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at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer the Commonweal th of Virginia concerning a certain ____ ____________ where-
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These are therefore, in the name of the CommoRwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to
apprehend and bring before, me or some other Just ice of the said County, the body of the said
to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required
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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
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. Ewell Breeden, James T. Dean and Lloyd Dean
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Asked for a new trial) Dispute over the sentencing of jail time.
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1927
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RcPr-box6-019
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Breeden
Dean
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_083.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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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. Ezekiel Harrison
Date
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1810
Subject
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Non-attendance
Juror
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Defendant charged with non attendance as grand juror.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Ccr002_001_083
Harrison
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/7a5d9858e4a10cc611541ea2b65d5e31.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROC KINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The gram jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham and n ow attending said Court at its October term,
1925, upon their oaths do p resent that Ezra Dove, within one
year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said
county of Rocking.!lam, did unlawfully manu.fa.cture, sell, offer,
keep, store and expose tor sa le, give away, transport, dispense,
soli cit, advertise a nd receive orders for ardent spirits, against
the peaae and dignity of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
The jurors aforesaid upon their oaths aforesaid do
furth e r p resent that EZ:ra Dove, within on e year next prior to
the finding of this indictment, in the said county of Rockingham,
did unlawf ully have in his possession ardent spirits, against the
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The jurors aforesa id upon their oaths aforesaid do
f urther present that Ezra Dove, within one year next ~rior to
the finding of this i ndictment, in the said county of Rockingham,
did unlawfully receiv e ardent· sp.iri t s , agai nst the peace and
dignity of the Con~onwealth of Vir ginia.
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This indictment is found on the testimony of Elbert L.
Dove and ~ asper A. Lantz, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the gr and j11ry to g ive evidence.
�Commonwealth
v ) Indic tment
Ezra. Dove
Misdemeanor
Oc t ober term, 1925
A True Bill:
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D . w. Earman
Commonwealth' s Attor n ey
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1'0 THE 8 HE1UFF OF ROCKI N GH .A 111 COUNTY , GI EETlNG8 :
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found within your bailiw ieik, and him safely keep, so that you have · 1is body forthwith before the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Ezra Dove
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
received 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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Identifier
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RcPr-box7-072
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dove
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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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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1910
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fannie King alias Fannie Minor
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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_006_164
King
Nelson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_035.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
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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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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fannie Minner and Albertia Miner
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1891
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
African American
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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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/
Format
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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_035
Miner
Minner
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_023-commonwealth-v-fanny-myers.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
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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
1871
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fanny Myers
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony assault and battery.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU LIbraries
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CCR001_001_023
McDowell
Myers
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_053.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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
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.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fanny Peters
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1859
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Arson
African American
Free Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with feloniously setting fire to a certain house. Guilty
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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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_015_053
Peters
Wood
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_001_053-commonwealth-v-fennell-morris.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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
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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
1891
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Fennell Morris
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Attempted Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU LIbraries
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CCR001_001_053
Ewing
Morris
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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
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. Fernando Crawford
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1859
Subject
The topic of the resource
Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with murder. Not guilty
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_015_059
Bricks
Crawford
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_221-commonwealth-v-hoyd-burke.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
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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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1920
Title
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Commonwealth v. Floyd Burke
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor embracery. Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Embracery
Subornation
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_007_221
Burke
Hensley
Lewis
Rhodes
Shifflett
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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>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Floyd Caldwell and Alvin Caldwell
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of a still
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1923
Rights
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RcPr-box2-052
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Caldwell
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit :
I n the Circui t Co urt of said County:
The grand 1.turors i n and for the body of said cot1ntJ
of Rockingham and now a t tending said c our t at its Octobe r
term , 1925, upon their oaths do present that Flo yd Viands ,
within one ye ar next prior to the fi nd ing of this indict nent ,
in t he sa id c ounty of Rockingham, di d unlawfully and fel on i ously manuract ure ard en t s piri ts, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonwealth of Vi r gini a .
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This indict7t is f ound on the t estimony of Juim-
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and s ent before t he grand jur y t o gi ve e vidence .
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Fl oyd Viand s
Felony
October term . 1925
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COMMON WEAL T H OF VIRGINIA , } TO WIT :
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Floyd Viands
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
Still
5 gallons ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1925
Rights
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RcPr-box5-031
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Viands
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60UNTY OF _ QCKINGHAM , to - wit :
I n the Circuit Court of sa i d Cou nty :
The j u r or s of t he Commonw ealth of Vir e i n ia i n and f or
t e body of t he count y of Rockin @1.a m and now a t tend ing sa i d Court
at its
pril t erm , 1 930 , upon t he i r oaths present that Fl oyd
Vi and s , wh o was heretofo re convicte d of v iolat i n g the Prohi b ition
laws of t he Commonw ealth of Vi r . i n ia on Oc to ber 21, 1 925 , i n the
Ci rcuit Court of Roc kine ham County, and who then a nd there was
sent enced to pa y a fi n e of one hundre d dollar s a nd to serve for a
period of s ix months in j a il , d id , vrith i n one· ye ar next pr i or t o
t he find i np of th is ind i ctment , i n s a i d county , unl awfull y and
fe loniou s l y re c eive and have i n h i s p ossess ion ardent spirits ,
a ~ainst the pea ce an d d i gn i ty of the Commonwealth of Vi rg i nia .
Th is i ndi c t men t is f ound on t he test i mony of W.
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mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manu cture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to sear.ch the house, place, baggage, boat or
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and
other things apparently 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 person resisting, impeding, obstl1Ucting, or iin any
manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having
jurisdiction of the case. to be ddsposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant
showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the
things seized and the name of the person in whose po ssession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistraite shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, fo r
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appea r,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonwea~th. Any person claiming any of
same must file a written claim stating particularly
the character and extent of his interest therein,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may b e,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed a rticles forfeited.
If s till, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fennenter s,
or any appliance c onnected with a stil'l and u sed,
or mash or other substance capable of "being used,
in the manufac.ture of A rdent Spirits, be seized,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall b e d estroyed, and the facts and articles seized reported
to the Pl'ohibition Director and Comm onwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant a nd
p roper return will be a sufficiept notice and r eport.) Ardent Spirits a nd containers disposed o f
as in No. 1 above.
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t omobile, boat, wagon, bug gy, or other vehicle, the
Ardent Spirits and contain ers shall be preserved
a nd the vehicle shall be delivered to the Sergeant
o f the City, the fa cts report ed to the Prohibition
Di r ector and Commonwealth's Attorney an d
Arde.n t Spirits and contain ers disposed of a s provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and
p rope r r e tu rn wi ll be a suffic ent r epo r t.)
Other ,than above s·tated the following are witnesses: _✓
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(Here ata te house, room, place.
and by seizing the foll owing described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above named person found in possession thereof) and
by pos ting a true copy of this warrant and the return
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auto or baggage. or as case may be)
as front door of house, door of room or premises)
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of ................... 192 ••• •
No cla im of own ership or interest in any of the
said things seized h aving b een filed herein in complia n ce with th e law, the sam e are hereby adjudged
and declar ed confiscated and forfeited to the Comm onw ealth.
Given under m y h and th i! .................. day
of .................... ,
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Description of Ardent Spirits and other things
Title of Magistrate.
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3. If Ardent Spirits a re being transported in an au -
The following named officers and persons assisted
me in the execution of this warrant:
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Written claim of ownership or interest having been
fil ed to certain of th e said t h i ngs herein seized, this
warrant, the sa id cla im and the things in the claim
par ticularly desc ribed , are h ereby cer tified to t he
. ............ . .... Court of th is . . ____________ for d et e rm in a tion ' and th e sa id t h in g s unclaimed are her eby
adju d g ed an d d eclar e<l con fisca ted a n d forfeited t o
t he Comrn on wea1th.
G iven u n der m y h a nd t his . . . . . . __ .. ____ .... d ay of
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T itle of .Magist rate.
4. A cop;" of this w a r ran t and the return t hereon
must be pos ted a t the fron t d oor of t he hou se, or
on t he d oor o f t he r oom , or on th e p r emi ses at
t he pl ace the Ard e n t Sp ir i ts m ay be fo u n d .
See Section s 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23
A c t s o f A ssembly, 191 8, P a g e 578.
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57 and 57 1-2.
NOTE.-Unless war , a n t i •ued for A r d en t Spir its
b eing tr a n sp orted i n vehi de, bua t o r b ag g age. i t i s to
b e r e tu rned to the juri sdiction from w h ic h issued. If
issued for Ard en t Spiri t s so t r ansport ed, it c a n i>e
ex ecu ted in any p a rt of the State, and r eturned t o
an y justice i n a ny cou n ty or c ity th rou g h wh ich
t hey w ere c a rried .
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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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Floyd Viands
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession of ardent spirits
2nd offense
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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Identifier
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RcPr-box9-006
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Viands
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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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Date
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1925
Title
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Commonwealth v. Floyd Williams and Frances Augustus
Description
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Defendants charged with misdemeanor cohabitation.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Cohabitation
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_009_282
Augustus
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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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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1923
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ford Car No. 389080
Description
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Report of sale of vehicle.
Subject
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Report of Sale
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_008_241
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1923
Title
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Commonwealth v. Ford Car No. 4675923
Description
An account of the resource
Report of sale of vehicle.
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Report of Sale
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_008_242
Haas
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Frances McCristal
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1829
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
Rights
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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/
Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_009_066
McCristal
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