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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Fredrick Click
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1815
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Assault
Fighting
African American
Free Person
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Defendant charged with assault and beating by fighting.
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JMU Libraries
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Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_004_011
Click
Lewis
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_010.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Fredrick Hatfield
Date
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1840
Subject
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Assault
Fighting
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Defendant charged with assault and fighting.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_012_010
Dunkin
Hatfield
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_046.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Fredrick Murry
Date
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1832
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Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_010_046
Murry
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Fredrick Shafer
Date
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1864
Subject
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Sell Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without license. Nolle prosequi
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_016_032
Shafer
Varden
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COJ.DvlONWE.ALTH OF VI RGI NL ,
COUNTY OF ROCICTNGH 1I, t o- wit :
I n the Ci r cu it Court of sai d Count y :
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Rocki ngham and now at t en ding sa id Court at i ts Octobe r term , 192 6 ,
up on thei r oaths do present that French Fi shback , withi n one year
next pri or to the findin g of this i ndictment , in the said county of
Rock i ngham, did unlawfully manufacture , sell , offer , keep , store
and expose for sale , give away , transport , dispense , sol icit , advertise and receive orders for ardent spirits , against the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
The jurors aforesaid. , upon their oaths aforesaid do
further present that French Fishback , within one year next prior
to the f i nding of this indi ctment , i n the said c ounty of Roe ineham ,
did unl wfully have in Llis possession ardent spirits , against the
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgini •
The jurors aforesaid. , upon their oaths aforesaid. do
further prese:..1t that French Fishback , · Ii thin one year next prior to
the finding of this indictment , i n the said county of Rockingham ,
did unlawfully receive ardent spirits , against the peace and a.igni ty
of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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. French Fishback
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
Homestead Exemption waived
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
1926
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RcPr-box5-047
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Fishback
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_020.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. G.E. Davis (Alias G.E. Shifflett)
Date
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1898
Subject
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Shooting and wounding with intent to kill
Description
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Defendant charged with shooting and wounding with intent to killGuilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_021_020
Davis
Shifflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_162-commonwealth-v-gh-goodloe.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
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. G.H. Goodloe
Description
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Defendant charged with felony arson.
Subject
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Felony
Arson
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_006_162
Burke
Goodloe
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/3dd1a0f406c6651ce7a29db68ada3ee9.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
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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Title
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Commonwealth v. G.L. Holsinger
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Holsinger
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_027.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
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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. G.M. Knight
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902
Subject
The topic of the resource
Drunkenness
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with being drunk and stealing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_027
Knight
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_030.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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. G.S. Meyerhoffer
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1898
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault with intent to kill.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_030
Meyerhoffer
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_114-commonwealth-v-gt-davis.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1908
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Commonwealth v. G.T. Davis
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
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Baugher
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Gabriel Monroe
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1875
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Felony
Breaking and Entering a storehouse in the nighttime
Larceny
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering with intent to steal. 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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Monroe
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Gabriel Monroe
Date
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1870
Subject
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Breaking and Entering
Theft
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Defendant charged with breaking and entering an outhouse with intent to steal. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_018_003
Monroe
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_018_004.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Gabriel Monroe and Calvin Harvey
Date
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1870
Subject
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Felony
Breaking and Entering
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony breaking and entering an outhouse with intent to steal. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_018_004
Harvey
Monroe
Wall
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Text
Commonwealth
vs.
en I'U ller
~,
April ten.a, 1920 .
~ r u e Bill
~91~
()f,P. Pt foreman
l
D. W.Eerm an
Commonweal t h t- a Attorney
�STATE 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 a nd now attending s a id court at i ts Ap r i l te nn,
1920 , upon their oaths, do present tha t Galen Mill er within
one year next prior to the finding of t his ind~otment, in the
said County of
1
ockingham, did ur. . lawful ly manufacture , sell ,
offer , keep , store and expose for sale , giv e away , tra,nsport ,
dispense , s oli cit , advertise and receive orde rs for ardent
spirits , against the peace ~nd dignity of the Commonwealth of
Virginia..
./
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the Grand Jury to
give evidence .
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vs
GALEN MIJ,j,ER .
( Re CO W1i zance. )
•
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Rock ingh am Coun ty,
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t.
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la>e it ~emembered that on the .....L.:J. . ~. . day of... .....~
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~ly acknowledged themsclves to be indebted to the
Commo:w e~:.:f ~irgi~a: in manner and form fol~wing,
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Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be
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
liability to the Commonwe alth arising under this recognizanc e with coupons detached from the bonds of this State,
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depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above recognizanc e shall be void and of no effect, otherwise
to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowledg ed before me, the day and year fast above written.
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vs
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Apr il
1
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The withi n
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5t li 1920 , At
w.
name d Ga.i.em Mi l ler
1 a .; t11is day been ie t. t v ba i
Keit e r a Justi ce of t 1e said C u1ty, for
by
1is a pp e a n c e
b e f ore t. h e Circu it Court of Rocking.I:' a m Co un ty , on t he
fir st d ay
~
of the next ter m there 1 w..1. t, h w. liii. • .Mi J...Ler suret y in t,h e sum
of Fiv e Hundr ed Do.1.J .ars. - ~ -
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�Arrest Warrant
These are therefore , in the name of the Common wealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith
to appre~~h Z : : e--~ s~~-~--~f--~l~~ --s~~d--~ ~~-~t~,--~~~--~~~~-~~---t~-~---~~-i~ ____ ________:::-_-_·
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to answer the said complain t and to be further dealt with according to la,v. And you are required
to summon
to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Common wealth, on the examinat ion touching the said
offence.
Given under my hand and seal this.
J :!!_ ]!{ __
day oL
.
No. 3 8
NEw s- RE coRo co
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w.
Ke i t ,er a Justice of
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t r1 e s a1.d County
do h e re by ce r t i f y t hat. Gal e n
Mi l l e r has t his d.1:1,y b e e n a.daii t t,ed t,o baiJ. b y we , wi t h s 1.. r e ty f o r n
is
p_p e i.J,ranc e be fo re t r1 e CH·c u i t Court of s a id Co unt y on t,n e f ir s t d h y
of tne
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in t hat. r-.e di d , on Sunday t lie 11t h d a y of Apr i l 19 20 ,
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Gi v e n
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n t ne s a i d c oun ty
sa.L e arrien t sp i r .L t.s , d.ga 1.n st tr e
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u de r my Land t..1:.1 is the l _3 u day of Ap r U 1920 .
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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>
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. Galen Miller
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1920
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RcPr-box1-070
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Garland Higginson
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1818
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Unlawful Gaming
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_005_053
Higginson
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COMMONWEA LTH m, VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY ©F ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said Coun ty:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said coun ty of
Rockingham and now attendin g said court at its October term,
1925, upon their oaths do present that Genera ls. Shiffle tt and
Pearls. Shiffle tt, within one year next prior to the fi nding
of this indictme nt, in the said county of Ro ckingham, did unlawfully manuf acture, sell, offer, ~ee p , store and expose f or
sale, give away , transpo rt, dispense , solicit, advertis e and
receiv e orders for ardent spirits, against the peace and dignit y
of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
The j urors a f oresaid upon their oaths a f oresaid do
further present that Genera ls. Shiffle tt and Pearls. Shiffle tt,
within one year next prior to the finding of this inu ictment,
i n the sa id count y of Rock ingham, did un lawfully have in their
possessi on ardent spirit s , a gai n st t he p eace and dignity of t he
Commonwe alth of Vir gi nia.
The juror s a f ore said upon their oaths a f oresaid do
f urther pre s en t that General s. Shi f flett and Pearls. Shifflet t,
within one year next prior to the fi nding of this i ndictrre nt,
in the said county of Rockingham, did unlawfu lly receiv e ardent
spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealtp of
Vir gini a.
This i ndictmen t is found on the testimon y of G. A.
/ Lawson, {has. Eaton, Gran-t-Ee.-ton, and Wilme-r Ea-t-e n, witnesse s
swor n in c ou.rt a nd sent b efore the grand ju.ry to g ive evidence .
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which we bind ourselves ,our heirs,exe cutors end edministr ators,join tly
and severally, and f irmly by these presents and as to this obligation we
each hereby waive the benefit of our Homestead ~xemption ,and any right
to discharge any liability arising to the Commonwealth under this bond
with Coupmns detached from the bonds of this Stste;yet upon this - condition
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Commonwea lth of Virg inia -Ci ty, County,
Officers and Consta bles of the State of
To the Prohib ition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergea nts, and all Police
Virgli nia-Gr eeting :
WHEREAS __
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has this day made complaint and inform ation on oath before mNa me of Magist rate,
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of the said ~cou· n t Y that he verily believes, that in the saia.-~•c~qf'IIE.¥-••
stor ed, possessed, held, used and
(a) That Arden t Spirits are being unlawfully manuf acture d, sol~
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connected with such still and used, and
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermen ters and other appliances
acture of Arden t Spirits , are unlawfully
mash and other substa nces, capabl e of being used, in the manuf
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in the possession of, and unlawfully used by
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place as in (a) above)
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led, used, sold, and unlawfully trans(c) Arden t Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored , concea
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ported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a , certain
auto, waa-on, carrlaire, bulrff, boat. bairira • e or what not)
(Here describe vehicle
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<Here irive n ame. or descri be aa in (a) above )
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
ALTH OF VIRGINIA, to comTHESE ARE, THER EFOR E, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWE
sear.ch the house, place, baggage, boat or
mand you, with all necessary and proper speed and assista nce, to
ardent spirits and their contai ners and
vehicle herein design ated, either in day or night, and seize such
bring the same and the person or perother things appare ntly possessed or used in violation of law, and
ng, impeding, obstru cting, or ffn any
sons, in whose possessidn they are found, and also any person resisti
nt before me, or some other officer having
manne r hinder ing or delayin g you in the execution of this warra
to law; and make return of this warra nt
jurisdiction of the case. to be d1spos ed of and dealt with according
ent and sufficient description of the
showin g all acts and things done thereu nder, with a partic ular statem
if any, and if not found in the possesthings seized and.« ~'-name of the person in whose po ssession found,
this warra nt and the return thereof, as resion of any one, so state in your return, and post a tr ue copy of
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, -___ day of__Q _._____ __ 192~
Given under my hand and seal this __ . :Y
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTION S
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonweal1th. ·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 be,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed articles forfeited.
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, the
Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved
a nd the vehicle shall be delivered to the Sergea nt
of the City, the fac ts reported to the Prohibition
Director and Com m onwealth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and contain ers disposed of as prov ided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and
p roper return w ill be a sufficent report.)
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and by seizing the followin described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above named person found in possession thereof) and
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(Here say place, house, room, boat.
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or u cue may be)
auto or baggage,
u front door of hot11e, door of room or premises)
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See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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Other than above s·t ated the followini" are witnesses:
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4. A copr of this w a rrant and th e return thereo n
must be pos ted at the fron t d oor of the house, or
on the d oo r of the room, or on the premises at
th e place the Ardent Spirits m ay be found .
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If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater, fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a stilll and u sed,
or mash or other substance capable of ~eing used,
in the manufaoture of Ardent Spirits, be seized,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall be destroyed, and the facts and article.s seized reported
to the Prohibition Director and Commonwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant., and •
proper return will be a sufficie.n t notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers dispo'sed of
as in No. 1 above.
The following named officers and persons assisted
me in the execution of this warrant:
T h ~ s e t for hearina- on the . •
of ... ~..... 192r::-
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No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Com'6_
monw~alth.
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Written claim of ownersh ip or interest having been
filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this
warrant, the said claim and the things in the claim
particularly described, ar e h ereby certified to the
. ..•.•..•........ . Court of this. , ____________ for determinatio.n' and the said t hings unclaimed are h ereby
adjudged and d eclared confi,scated and forfeited t o
the Commonwealth.
Given under my hand this ..•.. ·--·, ____ , ... day of
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Title of Magistrate,
NOTE.-Unless warra n t issued for Ardent Spi rits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be r e turned to the jurisdiction from which issu ed. If
Given under my h and this ........•...... . d ay of
issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can ~e
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of the said county of Rockingham, and severally and r espective;l y acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha,t is to say: the said
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good •and lawful ___ oney- of- •the- United States, -and- the -s a i ~ d ~ ~ ~
in the sum of _ ~ ~ ~ - - - - - <.-- - ----Dollars ~ f like good and lawf~ money, to be
r espectively made and levi ed of their several goods and chattels, lands and t enements, and they
severally .waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this r ecognizance with
coupons det a c h ~ the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
.a_d_r;/_n_~.l/zi___________________ ______ shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwriten.
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Court o.f Rockmgham on the--'l--:-? of the ____ ~ - : _ _______________________ Tenn next
ther eof, being the ___/ ,__ _day of_ __
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depart thence without the leave of said Court, th en the above r ecognizance shaJl be void and of no
effect, otherwise to r,emain in fuJl force and virtue.
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VIRGIN IA--County of Rockingham, To-wit:
To the Clerk of the Circuit Court of said County:
certify tha1 I Mo!&~ day com~i~:a fJ:;;;t Peac of s~id c o ~
said county, that Im. may be tried before the circuit court of 'Said county, for a felony by
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to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockin gham County
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who stands ch arged with and indicte d for a f elony misdem eanor .
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Witness , J . F. BL.Jl.C KBURN , Clerk of our said Court, at the
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to nppenr before the Judjfe of' the Circu,it Court of Rockinj fham County,
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. General S. Shifflett and Pearl S. Shifflett
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Homestead Exemption Act
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1925
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RcPr-box5-026
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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COMMONV EALTH OF VIRGD IA ,
COU1 TY OF
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, to - wit:
In the Circuit Court of said county :
The grand jurors in and for the b ody of
said county of Rocki ngham and now attendin0 s id. Court at
its February term , 1927 , upon their oaths do
resent that
Ge orge A. Michael , within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment , in the said. county of Rockingham ,
did unlawfully have i n his possession a still , sti ll cap ,
worm , tub, fermenter, and other ap pliances connected vJith
and used in the ope r ation of a still , without having the
same registered as required by law, against the peace and
di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
This indictment is found on tee testimony of
F. L. Dirting , a witness sworn in Court and sent before the
grand jury to give evidence .
�Unlawfu l possessi on of still
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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
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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. George A. Michael
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession and operating a still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1927
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RcPr-box6-039
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Michael
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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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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring 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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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. George A. Stroop
Description
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
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Felony
Rape
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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_171
Lokey
Stroop
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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.
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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.
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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. George Abboot (alias George Collins)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1878
Subject
The topic of the resource
Breaking and Entering
Theft
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with breaking and entering with intent to steal.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_019_040
Abboot
Collins