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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. George McDonaldson
Description
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_006_168
McDonaldson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_003.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
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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
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Michael
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1901
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Abusive language
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and abusive language.
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
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Ccr002_022_003
Michael
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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. George Mifford (Mafford)
Date
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1793
Subject
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Threaten
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to beat, wound, maim and evilly treat.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_039
Mafford
May
Mifford
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in
and for t he body of the county of Rockingham, and now attending
said Court at its October term, 1930, uport their oaths present
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Court a nd sent before the grand jury to give evidence.
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Morris
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession-one pint
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-064
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
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upon their oaths do present that George Morris, within one year
next prior to the finding of this indictment, in said County, did
unlawfully have in his possession about twenty bottles of ardent
spirits (home brew), against the peace and dignity of the commonwealth of Virginia.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Morris
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession of ardent spirits-home brew
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
1931
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RcPr-box9-042
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
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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
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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. George Naylor
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1867
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with murder.
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
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_037
Fultz
Naylor
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Commonwealth of Virginiat
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the
body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the Circuit
at its va r ch term 1918.
Court of said county ,/ UPON THEIR OATHS f>RESENT, that Geo r ge Nichplas
within on~ ]'ear nexffi 8~t he findi ng of . t his indi ctment , i n sand County ,
di d unlawfull~ , transport , manufactur e , s ell , offe r , ke ep , store , and
expose for sale , give away , dispense , solicit , advertise and r eceive orders
fo r ardent spir i ts ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that Geo r ge .Nic hol e s within one ye ar nex~ prior to
the f i n din g of this ind.ictrmnt , i n sa i d
aunty , did unl c..wftllly tran s -
p or t in h is b aggage a r dent sp i rits i n excess of one quart ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
,
witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give
evidence.
�,! arch term , 1918 .
·1
Mapp Law .
COMM ONWE ALTH
vs.
Indictm ent
.G.e.org e____ Ni .c.ho_la.s__________________________________ _
~
For Misdem eanor
~~
. '(
A TRUE BILL
_ _(£;_ _ _ _ _
Foreman
Harry M. St ric kler ,
Commonwealy h ' s Attorn ey .
�Commonwealth of Virginia,
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
for the
The juro rs of the Commonwealth of Virg inia, in and
m, and now atten ding the Circ uit
body of the Coun ty of Rock ingha
918
at its M rch term~ 1PRE~E
NT, that Ge • tl icho las
Cour t of said coun ty,I PON THEIR OATH
tmen t , i n
with in one year next prio r to the fin ding of this indic
sell , offe r ,
said Com ty , did unl wful ly tran spor t , manu fa c ure ,
, soli cit , adke ep , store , and expo se f or sale , ggve away , dispe nse
ve rt ise and rece i ve orde rs for arde nt s p irits ,
of Virg inia.
agai nst the peace and dign ity of the Comm onwe alth
, DO
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID
next prio r to
FURTHER PRESENT, that Geo . Nich olas , ithi one year
unl aw fully
the findi n g of this in ic tmen t , i n s aid coun ty , d i d
f one qua rt ,
trans port in his bagg age a r e nt s p ir its i n e cess
of Virg inia.
agai nst the peace and dign ity of the Comm onwe alth
___ ____
This indic tmen t is found on the testim ony of ___
,
Jury to give
witn esses sworn in Cour t and sent befo re the Grand
evide nce.
�Ma rch Te r m, 1918 .
Mapp Law .
1
COM MON WEA LTH
vs.
Indict ment
h- ~~ fi-
Geo . Micho l as
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Eta dlel•JQOCX
For Misde mean or
r ~t ~ 't ,
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ri_tit
A TRUE BILL
t:
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Forema n
(:,
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Har r y ll. Stric kler
com. At t y .
J , fIJ ~
,
�In t he Cirouit
ourt of
oo kingham County.
Commonwe a l th of Vi r i n i a
vs .
p on an indictme nt f ·)r viola tion of the
veor ge Niohol a e.
BJ~ I T
Pr ohi bition
ct.
•' IBE 'D tha t upon the tri a l of t h is cause
t e Common e 1 t , to ma inta i n t he i s su e u.pon 1 ts part , introduced as a witness in ts behi_l f Willie Dinsmore, who,
be i ng duly s:1orn , t esti f i ed thnt he was . an em loyee of t he
!or fol k
& \'
e stern _ rd lroa d Com"' any
t
or t
.epubl i c in i o k: ~
in h m ounty , and tha t some tie i n Febr 1 r y he sold to
~
Geo
o
i chola s a :ailr oa d ticket fr om ort . opubli c to
Shen ndo..,,h Junction i n t e St te of ·;:ot-Jt Vi rgi n i a ; that , on
t 1e n ext morning , h e s t a rt ed to work ea rli er t han usw. 1 and
on h is way to t h e dep ot met Geor e · iohola s coming f r om
t ovards t h e s t a tion, ~1th a sul t c : e in his h ands ; tha t t his
0
was
out t he time of t h e a rriva l of th e s outh -bound passenge r
0.- ~ ~ '
tra in 7hich i s due a t tha t sta tion a t ~bout 4 : 58 ; t ha t, uponI
meeting Uohol a s
"
nd t a l l in -, :'J i t h hi m, ho f ound th ~t it z1a s
too early for h i m t o
et in t h e sta tion , t he agent, ~. C.? it-
chell , huving the key ther et o, and u on being a sked wh ~t he
,as doin ut t he sta tion a s e a rly ue 4 :58 , replied : "It wa s
1 tor than tha t.
I w s going to \7ork."
1
��/>~'
And t here upon the f oll owing .uesti ons were p ound e d t o
t c wi tne,ss,~ 7· o
Q.
o-
v e the f ollowing r eplies :
liad y ou been to -che stat ion that morn i ng?
y ourvv y t o the s
~
ti o:n?
A Ye s , sir .
Q.
You mean the t r a i n
A
I t was la..t er
cua
1
r r i ved a li t tle l at e t h t morning?
tucJ4 vl _en
I went
Jlad anyone be en t he r er ahe d oi
And ~o ou t how f'· r h
s a1
Ge or 5 e
r icholas?
You were on
a
-o
;y-ou?
work .
A Ho , sir .
y ou gone on yom:
:-a.ad before you
A Going down t he bri dge .
Q.
How far fro m t h e s tat ion , do you think .
A
About ha11· a rr.i l e.
Q
And h ow f ar l ·ro m ·er e 1J1·id.g e ,
ou "tni nk?
A
i ~ht
t the
b rid g e .
Q
wha -b di d. George have?
Q
one sui t cas e?
A Had a suit c as e .
What did h e s c1~,r t o y ou!
was I going t o wo r lt s o e a rly ?
A He sai d
Vih
I went on .
Q
Whe, opene d up the s-t;at ion ?
Q
What was hts name ?
A ':i: e
ort e r .
A ]itch e ll : B. C. Hit che ll .
id y ou help to carry tue g:cip t1at Ge orge Ir ichol shad ?
A
Yes, s ir .
�•• ..
�--2--,ihy?
A
I was just goin
ba ok, t o
ort.
I
ju s t took itu:p .
Did you see i t opened?
Did you hear
nyt h i n ~ r ttle?
·here did you all
a cros s t he bridge .
ff
o?
I met t he
ere did
r o, sir .
To , s ir.
I ,just :·ent ha l:f
1
~
ay
d ·,ent on b:lck.
eorge tlicholus :o?
ihen did you see
1:i
I don • t lm o...r .
eorge iichola s next ?
I don 't
remember .
He di n ' t ~i ve you anythin
After th )t da t e?
Just r efresh yo
ro oollcct.
o , s ir.
o, s i r .
memory
Didn ' t you h~ve
to mo et him th t morni n ?
to drink? .
~
nd s ee if you can ' t
~reement ,i ~h
oorge
i ;hola s
A · o , sir .
Row c n you expl a in ihy you rere g ing t o t he
station s o ea rly t h t morni n~?
I rn:,,s going t o v.ror k.
ourt :
1: 11 e
It ia sn •t so early .
It ·as earli er than I
h t t ime vm. s i t?
_enerally 3ent .
I d ,n ' t kno_- .
bout
six o' cloc k.
T e
ourt :
1·h ~t ti. e docs t he st tion open?
About s even.
You "Jere going earl y ?
it
·7
I didn ' t kno v 1,-;h a t t i me
s.
f ter you t alked to Geor e
ichola s you found out?
He h d t h e tit e . I di dn ' t h cive t he time .
~
Does the pwl"'tlft- ever open t he stati on before ~o. l
1
comos ?
I f i t is l a te , he do 1s .
'!
ut if 10 . l i s on t i me , he doesn ' t open it before ,
it~ oomes.
A
1.--
You say he di dn ' t have but one suit case?
Yes , . .,ir .
idn ' t
1e open
it up t here on t ho bri dge?
A
o , ' ir .
��--3- r oss- exam inat i on .
1
1
.y
r . Hammer:
Wa s t h e --mather a old t h a t morn i n g?
YHS , sir.
2 lL.
This
o. l -trai n dO 'JSn ' t stop a t Port
e ubli c,
d.oes i t?
Only stop s a t ·;,1kt on , and Grott oes , a d Bas ic?
That
is oorr eot , i sn ' t it? A Yes , s ir .
~it cs s dism isse d , b t re-a alle d.
See Page 11 •
. . us sell Vi , anot her ,vitne::rn intro duc ed in the
s '-me
beha lf , be i n
1
2 l
3
1
fi rst duly swor · , tost ifi ed a s foll ows :
y 1 r . ·tric !tler : You a re usse ll Vi a ?
Yes , sir .
You live at ort e blic ? A Yes , Si '•
Were you in a ..:t ore at Po1·t ..:\epu blio on an ocoa
si on
r1hen Geo:c e IU chol a s oame in t here ?
A
No , sir , I ;p s ' t in
t ere ·ii/hen he c ame in .
4
Did y ou see him in th . re wi t h li J_uor ?
I sa-'J
nim int c stor e .
5
. a t did. he do?
I seen him t ake a drin k of
l i quor .
6
'.2
·ther e did
' ie
get i t?
I don 1 -t k..11ow n othi ns:r a bout '
thcJ.t .
7
Did you.. see h i m •. i t h four quar t s of li quor ?
A
r.rhre e
8
'l here
u rte .
'I;
ere they ?
In o.. suit ca"' o.
Ie too k one
out a nd left t h e othe r ti:m in.
9
1
id h e
ive anyb ody else a drin k in ther e?
1
��- -4-t uar t Green .
A
10 •
He is a oolore d m n , i sn ' t he ?
11 "
Anybody el se ?
it
A
A Yoo , s ir.
o, sir , I didn ' t see him ,i ve
t o anybody else .
1
Did he gi ve
13
·· o el se was in t her e at t ha t time , clo you re -
memb er?
7'/ ell , tho store -keeper
14 ,
Do
~
A
nd
o, si r .
r.
tu.art Green , nd
Just en Crawfor d
in
'1.70. 8
o , s i r , hew sn ' t in there whon I was .
Tow re c 11 if there di dn ' t ot hers t a ke a drink
t here ?
16
any drin?
you rememb er v1hethe r
t her e , or not?
15
OU
o , s i r , I never s een others t a ke ~ drink ther e .
Didn ' t G·eor go a sk you t o t a ke care of
~
ca s e on t he s t ore por oh t here , on one oc o s ion?
s uit
o, s i r .
He set tho buit ca se do: n , anu I sa t beside it . I j u s t
st y od on t e po oh .
e di dn ' t a sk me t o t ake ca re of it .
17
hat time w s i t y ou s a~, hi m with these t hree
~
quart s of whi skey?
A
About t he middl e of Januar y , wasn ' t it?
bot ten o ' olo ok in t he day : I don ' t rememb er
what month it w~s .
b o l.t ho v many mont hs ''go?
Oh , · t h a s been
'I.
two or thr ee .
T' e
our t :
':'hat ki nd of \"leathe r ?
wi nter , di dn ' t u e?
wea t her ?
A
, s
it
._.-re ha d
dur ing t h t o Jld
'
'\
·o , sir .
'
Va s t ere a f m_e in t he s tore ?
19 '
cold
o , s ir , none ; .
"-
that I not iced there wus .
You h eard t hem t l kin
20 ")
bringi ng
t'
about
i s suit c~s e her e , di dn ' t you?
1:he ' ou: t :
and t ook a
ow di d you lmon ?
uart out .
e
eorge
iohol a s
t o , s ir .
A
Ile opened it
ive Stuart Gre en a
drink.
ourt : Di d i ohol· s a s k him t ot ke a
drink?
How did he say it?
He sai d :
:...he
��r
--5--"St
rt , 1ant a drink of whiskey?"
T e
ourt :
said :
hat did Stu rt say?
A
0
"I don ' t oare . '
The ,ourt :
Then wha t?
A He just t ook t he
drink.
J.he c ourt :
too?
Did triohol . . . s drink a t t h a t time ,
· o , sir .
A
The Court :
hen did h e t ake his?
I didn 't
see him .tak e a drink.
ou.rt :
The
,lh -. t
ki n d of bottl es?
uart
A
ottl es .
The Court :
Did he br eak t he seal?
A
Tt lO
of
them was sea l ed and t he one he opened wa sn ' t
sea l ed.
ourt :
·ie
t he drink?
h t di d ~tUclr t say ,hen he t oo k
A
Ne never said nothing af t er t a k1
ing t h e drink.
T~e
ourt :
e just went on home .
Did he aeem to enjoy it?
A ·wel l ,
I r0okon he en joyed it .
21
Did h e sma ck h is lips together?
A
I vm,sn •t
notioing his li s .
Did
22 l
whiskey , there?
eorge seem to be under t he influ cnoe of
A
[o , sir .
Did you s ee him th t day under the influeno e
23
of whi skoy , a fter th.., t?
o , sir .
Have you ever seen h im under the influ eno e of
24
v hiskey?
A
A
25
N'o • sir .
Can ' t yo ·1 reoall
get you to locate
s omethin,Q'
--
I am t r in
bout t he ti e that t his ~appened .
to
I sn ' t
there some inci dent tha t happened that wi ll make you recall
when it was ?
A
o , s i r , not t h at I · o ~ of .
\
\·
.\
�. ... .
· 11
�--6-26
You
..
27
o to s chool?
A Yea , sir .
ere you go ing to school l a st winter?
sir .
Do you
28 "
ow wha. t day of the t7eek t his wa
?
A _o ,
sir .
29 ),
You don ' t know whethe r it ·,•a s on ..:onday or
A No , sir , I wasn ' t paying ~ny ttentio n to that~
4. d there is no incide nt that you oan use to re-
Saturda y?
30 i
call tha t da te?
31 '.
evenin , ?
o , sir .
Did yo
see him t a king
~uston Crawfo rd home that
~ ~ t - . y • ac//4" >.,,-.- ,. <""'
A . o , sir .
Ii m
n
"{:iok
11
IJ..-
~ A i ·' . ot him off the
1
store por oh and I helped tot~ e him home .
32 ·,
Ie wa s _drunk, wa s he?
e seemed li ke he 1as
drunk.
33 1
He oou.ldn ' t 1al k?
t ake him home .
34 :'.).
o , sir , and I helped to
rt .a s abo ut three o ' clock in the evening .
Di d tpuston say ~here he got t h e drink?
A
40 ,
s ir.
mh e Court :
'7ha t ti "1e of day m1 s it ?
bout three
I
o • clock, r1hen I helped to t a .~e him home .
35
V
You remember t h at wa s t h e same day t hat you saw
, eorge !Uchol a s with t hos e three qw rts?
Yes, sir .
· ho was with you? - - (interrupted)
36
J
r . Hamm r :
Your Honor , don ' t you t hink tha t is '
' '
immate r a l ?
!.r .
\
t ric kler.
It is very mater1 ~1 .
motion overru led.
36 ...
( Contin ued )
xoe tion by ~r . Hammer .
~ho helped t a ke him home?
eor e
fiohol a s • bother .
37
t wa s his name?
l
A Si l s .
Had he been l ying there on t he store
r wford?
A
Yes .
oroh , I mean
i
\:.
�•
�r. Hammer:
Sama obj ootion .
Did you take hi m home in a buggy?
39
to, s ir•
walked him home .
.a.o
One on
A
It ~as not quite a quarter of ~ mile, ~aro s e
Jorth
oh s ide?
iver bridge .
bout what ti e of t ho day ·1as t h is that you too k
41
him home?
About t hree o'oloc k in t he evenin.
Cross- ex
1 '2
ination b
reen any l i uor?
bout
eor ge Tioholn.s giving Stuart
A
agner' s stor e .
11ho el s · w s present?
1
t her e except
abo t Stua rt ,reen.
o, s ir.
A
' hat store?
8 X
4
mmer :
' r .
u s sell , you ,;;ere spe ki n
Aren ' t you mista ken
3
ow f r did you h -ve to go?
eorge and
r.
·1
i·:o.an' t anybody i n
,\
st
rt and the store- keeper.
t
_ ol ·• gner.
5 - 2
Anybo dy el se?
No , s i r .
7here is this fellow Green?
in
7
i,va y
1
e ha a been wor k-
from h -,re , -- Allen Green .
ere is - ol -'agner?
i ng 1r . John W• gner t o put u
8 X
A
i ght i n
Ct!!').
T;
A Dovm
a s chool.
l kt on , is he?
otion by
A Ye s , s ir .
r . Hammer t o strike out all
evidenoe t o shop wha t ~1uston
a s t o h i s condit ion .
'li tnes s re - called~
bou t El kt on , h elp-
at'1ford did
Overruled ,
See Pa e
12
0
nd
~·
•
I
'·
\
��i
-~8 --
! ust on Crawfo r d , ano the r vitn ess intr
odu ced
in t he same beh alf , bei ng fir st dul
y swo rn , tes tifi ed a s
fol lo 7S :
1
By
A
Yes , sir .
2
You liv e a t Por t
of Por t
~.Tr . Str ick ler :
Yo u a re
lus t on
epu bli c?
raw ford ?
nea r it ; nor th
e ubl io .
3 )
Did Geor e lli oho las giv e you a dri nk
on or
bou t t he mid dle of Jan u,-.. r y , 191 8?
A Yes , somewh ere alo ng
t her e .
~bo t wha t ti~ e of t ho day ?
nd t wel ve o' clo ck.
up t h t day ?
etw een ele :ren
. . ,•.
Do you kno w 7het her you ot pre tty
v.rel l t ank ed
A Got pre tt y ell sou sed .
6
her e did he giv e you t his ? A I s aw
Ur . Michol s t 1r . ~ill er ' s s tor o and he a
ske d me i f I wan ted a
drin k nd I sai d yes . i e wen t o tt
beh ind t he bui ldin g. Ie
ha d a.bo ut h a lf a pin t in a qua rt bot
tle and I thi nk I dra nk the
most of it .
mh e
our t:
e ub lic r
T,ie ' our t :
7
th t day ?
8
i d yo
V
1
bit bet tor .
A
her e v1a s tho.t ?
'
,-·he t ki nd of li ·1nor ?
see h i m giv e
At Por t
~-
•
.7hi s key .
1
ny one el se a dri nk the re
o , s ir .
LAt us seo if we omi f ix the tim o a lit
tle
Cou ld you remember abou t ¥Th t dat e
tha t was ?
A
~o , s i r , I hav e no ide a wh at time in
t he
mont h it , s ; some time i n J unua.ry .
9
You
O\ it was n ' t t e fir st
day of Jan uar y?
A
li g t hav e bee n t he 10t h or 1 5th .
somewh ere
�,·
�/
--9--a l ong there , but ! · am not sure a bout tha t .
I don ' t r emember
t e date .
10 :
This vms some time a fter 'hristma s , sever .1 ,,eeks
after Chri s t mas?
11
l
Ye s , sir .
Had you seen ~ioholus early that mornin ~?
sir , I ha d just got over ther e .
A
o,
Vent up to Mr . !ill er • s
store .
12 J
day?
13
Did you see him with a , rippo or anything th 1t
no, s i r .
nd you nover s aw
~
ny more on him?
r
o , s 1 r , if I
e ha d any mor e , I didn ' t see it .
Charles ' Y er , anot her witness introduc ed on t he
same behalf , b ei.a
By
Ir .
fi rst d u.l y sworn , testifi ed a s f ollov1s :
t ri ckl or :
ive in Port
2
Yo
nrc
harlos Ky , er?
epublic or near t here?
A
Yes . '
Live ri§'-'h t
in Por t l e ublic .
i;
ere you gi~en li uor by George
tie i n Januo.ry , 1918?
ing , I d: n • t kno,.., ,
·'
iohola s s one
Yes , I vent dorm street th t morn-
bou·t ei ht o • cloc k, and .,ent down to the
store , and George was in ~ho store , and Goorge sai d to me :
11
non • t you want ti, 11 ttle drink this mornin ? r,
I said I
wouldn ' t ind. Ve went ba,ok to t he i7are- room a nd took
drink out of a 1uart bottle , me und him both t a ken a littl e
dr i nk t ogeth r , oh , about ha lf a pint in it. I came int o t he
store and eorgo fool ed round t here a little bit and then
,,•ont ou t .
��--10- -
4
Did he ha.ve a. grip?
5 '
Did you see him have any mor
see h i m with any more .
'he
6 ·~
ourt:
v1
li quor?
A I didn ' t
s sitting back in t he vmre-room.
'7h ay ki nd of bottle ?
m s th·1t t e mor nine h 0
A
ua.rt bottle.
I
ot off t h e tra i n a t Port
1u st on Crav;ford tha t da • nbout three
Did you s0e
o ' oloc k.
No , I 7asn ' t down s t r eet t ha t day , after t he
mornin.
8
~
You h eard about hi s bei n
drunk tha t day ?
h e rd eo ·ne of them say s o , but I didn ' t see him.
~
I
They said
e ~as drunk t h· t day •
.r .
ammcr :
r ul ed.
g
Ob j ecti on over-
~xaeption .
~,ie Court:
bein
I obj ec t t o t ha t .
You he rd about hi s bein
I h oard tha t
t a ken l ome ?
n: t he s amo
day
drunk and
e was drunk .
ths t you h d yo11r drink?
Yes ,
s ir .
10
You got i n toxic ted , too , didn ' t ~ou?
he
' ou.rt:
Ir. now.
_he
11 "~
~Jh e,t kind
I di dn '
ourt:
or vm s it?
I didn ' t
A
I don •t ,
ook .;f-t11e bottle .
"fa s i t beer ?
A
o , i t wa s whi s key .
Did.11 ' t you drink up all t hat w _s in tha t bottle
open anot h er t he r e ?
12 1
f li
Didn ' t do t hat ?
I o,
A
S i ""
o , s ir .
1
I
Th ey s a id he got off t_e tra i n .
e1Y11blic?
7 1
It
o, s ir .
nd
1
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--:ii- i1 ill U ll er,
beh· lf , bein
0
1 :
r.
B
anothe r witnes s int roduce d on t he s ame
first duly sworn , te 12i tifi ed :i s f ollo ·JS :
t rickl er :
You !Ire 'fill In:ille r'.
Yes .
sir .
2
Did you see Hfusto n
·,.epubl io?
3
1
4 1
Jo, sir.
i d you sec George
o,
ra\7fo rd drunk there a t Port
S i :!:' ,
I
1
iohola s around there wi th li quor?'
never.
Di d y ou ses h im -- I am a. e l ing no-.:1 a t any time --
h• ve any l i uor?
o , sir , never sa.TI him drunk in
You didn ' t see
did see him
r ,ford drunk t hat day ?
my
l i fe .
Mever
neithe r one of them.
dr-UI.L : ,
whose testimo y is gi ven on
· . • Str ic kler :
Di
y o11 tell .,lr . "' i
tha t day h a d tw
t hree
'
,
1
or
o, s i r .
nov1 v1hethe r
I ob ject t o th
materi l,
·wh a t
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I)
_,~-
�--12-r r . Russell Via , 1hose testimony i s given on Pa es 3-7
re- call ed :
Crose- exa.min t ion continued :
ere you here bef o e t ho Gr and Jury ?
~
A Ye s • sir .
At that tie or just o.fte r .Ta.rds ha s anybody tried to
10 X'1
got you to make sta tements in t his oa se , statin , : "Go
nd tell i t i7hether it i s true • or not tr:a.e. 11 ?
11
Yes , sir .
· o w s th~t man?
Q
Obj ection by
12
heud
r . Strickler .
o you know whether
!
ob ;toyerhooffer is on fr i endly
t erms wi th· this boy here ?
Obj ection susta ined .
~
c
ourt :
~h t did
eho ld say George
e tell you?
le s • id I
ive me a drink ~he t h er he give
me a dr ink or not .
s..
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r . Rammer a sked f o
cifio charge on which t he Co
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an election a d to .the spe- ~
on:,ea l th would rest ~ proe ..
ecution , ,; hich motion t ho Court overruled , t o ', hich
the Court i
compel t
0
ction of
s o overruling said mot i on and in decl inin
to
Commonwealt • s At t orney t o elect t he specific
c a rge upon which
e ,wuld a s k a. conviction , t he defendant ,
b y c ounsel, e~oepted.
An d this being al l of the evidanoe introduc ed by the
Commonwealth , the defendant , t o maintain t he issue u on his
p rt , w s sworn , and te s tified a s ·fol lowa:
l 1
By llr .
ammcr :
Somctnin
h s been caid here a bout
your being a t :Ja gner • s s t ore some t i me i n
ebrumry . or ,
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rather, something ha s been said first · bout your having
gone away on the train toward Shenandoah Junct i on or aoro sa
ebruar y .
t he uta te -line some time i n
1
Di d you do that?
Yes , sir .
2
'lliere did you
I,
o?
Ha erstovm ,
~ J
A Leon Smith .
Who v,ent with you?
Did you take any. satoh el or suit oa se alon ,, '?
t aken
5
ip .
Di d y
~
I
ua.rt of liq or .
sir , br ought a
Ye s , sir ,
Did Leon Smith bring back anythin?
6
A Ye s ,
bring a.nyt ing baok in tha t satchel?
u.
s ome li uor .
You hea rd t h o st a tement of Rus sell Vi r. nbott a suit-
7 !
ca se i n 7 gner ' s s tore and 'he sta t ement that you had
some Geen a drink there .
iven
I
• o , s i r • I didn t 1.:i vo him
A
drink.
It wasn ' t
~Those suit ca se was that in that s tore?
mine .
I did n •t have a suit case .
o that s t a tement a s t o P-ivin
9 l
oorreot?
10
~
H! us ton
11
A
Green a drink is no t
o , sir .
.1:av;foi. d ,
That i s cor_ ct , isn ' t it?
0
ht in was one
uart in the
And all you bro
A
Ye s , s ir~
13
Do yon lmor1 h ow many quarts Leon
14 1
rip?
mith brou ht in? ,
ro , s ir .
he suj_"t cn.se wa s his?
Cross-examina tion b
l
Yes , s ir .
Yes , s ir .
.
ave r r. Ky ~er a drink?
n d you
1 2 7.
A
ivinc a drink to
You h eard the statemo t ubout your
\,
ont 11
1c1 s
I
I
Mr . Strickler :
You ,:.ay you , ent t o Ha erst own ?
· .h at
I
Yes , sir .
th t?
I
Yes , sir .
Some timo in Januar y , I
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x ..
3
I don ' t know r1h at date .
About t h e 15th?
4 X
You i:-: ent off at three or f our o • olook in t h e
a fternoo n?
~o·,1 , you camG ba ck the next morning?
Yes ,
sir .
rriv i -~ at ~Ort . e ublio about six o ' cloc k?
X.
.:.>
I
don ' t know wh~t time it vas .
6
J ?
You c ame in, o· ..
,
7 X
A
Yo o , sir .
And th t t rain is due t o nr 4ive thore
isn ' t it?
.x )
ell , it is early in t he mornin g?
Uo one at t he station ?
10
OVl
11 X
12 X
many
You
0
ifith y o ?
ot t he li qu.or i n
Ye
• sir .
No , s ir .
rips did y ou take
Did Srni t h
l
t 5:58 ,
I don ' t Imo·.;, .
I,\
9
o . l?
A
1th y ou?
Ye s , s ir .
I
ersto 1?
U,
Only one.
I don t !mo
whose pl ce it wae.
13
You
·-
14
ot t he li _uor in n s aloon'?
You rememb er whos e it ,;;a,s?
)
,
15 ..
A Ye s , sir .
o , s ir .
A
About hovr long d i d you h ve t o wait i n · agersto wn
f or your n ext t r ain?
I don ' t
.no~.
I , css a bout an h o\U'
d a. h alf .
You said t h er e wa s no one in t est t ~on when you
16 X ~
~ot buok t o Port?
l'l
A Y~s , s ir .
Wher e di d Le on umith . o?
r
1
ame i21 wi th yo ?
19 . Q
D d yo
*-
~
Y , , s ir.
se e Willie Dinsmo re?
.,·t e bridge .
im
1
'.ro tovm , too .
Ycs , s ir .
I met
~~-
Ho started ba ok with me;~• the e~tnS:e!'i
.,_ oamo and he s ai d he h a d to )o bac k t o ,or :r .
20
1
21
i
Your grip n 1s heavy , w- s i t?
l o, si r .
id you s how h i m 1ha t you ha d in t he grip ?
A
o,
sir.
22
Q
Then where did you ~o?
A
Came on to t he store.
1/,,.,-
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�--15--agne r ' s store ?
1J3 ..
~
l
25 .
1
24
Yos , s ir .
A
Did you open your gr ip in t he stor e? A No , sir .
''lhen you gave these men a drin k , ·:1here did you get
yo ur l i quor from?
A
Baok in t : e wareh ous e .
Ad you only brou g ton e quar t ba ok
d you were
gi v ing t hat away freel y? Di dn ' t you want to keep some
your self? You nly went down t here to et that, didn ' t
you?
1
26
I ow much m s the r ai l r·oad faro?
six dol l · rs , di dn ' t it?
27 ;
<,
28 _ '1
29
rt cost you betw een f i ve and 1
_ Yes , sir , maybe more .
And you only broug ton e quar t bac k?
Yes , sir .
d you didn ' t give Stua rt Gr een a drink ?
No , s ir·.
n d you didn ' t open your grip i n the store there ?
A
l o , s ir.
3·
i
d _u.s sell Via wa s wron g \7hon he said t h ~ t he s w
you with three uart s ?
Ye s , sir . I neve r had but one
quart .
l
rhe ourt : Noth i n el.Il e in your grip ? ). . .I) t o , sir .
'1-o ~ ~ ~~~~~~~ ,~~~ ~ 4
-~
':ir . Hamm eil-: ;1h -• t k i nd of 7 rip n.t s it? A mrav,'\·
J.
el i n ) bag.
amm r :
i:!X •
A
eh i nd t h e
!
dr ink?
i
hardware .
You mean the hardw are store ?
You gave Char li e Kyge r
3
Yes .
A
'ihere was ·this you _av e Hf usto n C m,fo rd
31 X
32
An Oi dinar y t rave lin~ b
f
Ye s , sir .
drin k? \' ere ?
A
t the
··10.gn er store .
34
Ont · e same day?
A Ye s , s ir .
And th t ,; a s the
a
Hage rsto vn?
3
.
Y li S ,
follo -:;i ng t he day you r1ent t o
s ir .
Had you used e:ny of this on t e way ba ok?
n o,
Di d you gi ve any one el se a drink from t hat?
A
sir.
37
x ,.,
I
I o, I
��--16-sir.
38 !1
Did you drin k a.ny your self , from tha t bott l e ?
A
Yes , sir.
39 • !.
How l'lany
rips did Leon Sf!li t h have ?
Had a s u.1 t
1
oase .
o you k.nov, wher
41
a had a s it anse ?
Yes 1 sir .
Where does he live ?
Near Port
"
42
.- ~ )
4,3
~
~
In
Leon Smi th i s ?
40 X !
1
ranc e.
epub lic .
t
You say he 1us with you when you met Dins more tha
'l
Yes . s ir.
or.a.1ng ?
44 X1 ·
And vrher e did • ou meet r:i t ohel l ?
flver t is way
t
bout a hund red yard s.
Yes , s i r .
f ter you pas sed over t he bri de?
rt s ee e t ha t 1! r . 0rawfo d ot , a s
x~
45
46 ~- ~
"pre tty vel l sous ed."
Did you
e expr ess ed i t ,
et p •st going ? -
j_nfl uena e of it any, tha t day?
A
10,
nder t h e
I
i
sir , I c n 't say
that I did .
day?
Didn ' t you get a lit tle .il d a r ound ·chore t at
: o , s ir.
I m1n.t to a sk you agai n: so .. usse ll
48
i
is v.rrong
,,1th thre e
n-hen he says th,;1.t he aaw you in t e st or e ther e
outs ide
quar ts of li quor , two int · e s uit c ~s a , nd one
t hu.t you were drin king f rom?
A
Yes , s ir .
49 X
You s y you had
more than a s uit c ae .
sui t o se?
50 ~ .. ~
He is vron g in tha t ca se?
t r avel inp; bag .
Some of thos e r:old
J ould it hold as much as t
o , s i r , not nea r
0
2
or dina11y
I
I
a much .
Di d th~t bott le have any pup ,r arou nd it1
sir.
1
I
'
Just wr a ppe d up in pape r in your sui t ca se?
A
Ye s !
•
��- - 17-sir .
5 2 , ';
It rol led
ro1md , didn ' t i t ?
A
o , s ir , it was in
a carton .
1
53
Still , th t c rton is round , i sn ' t it?
A
o , s ir ,
it wa s squa re .
54 - 1
Squa r e , was i t'?
except that?
A
And you hud nothi n
el se in t ho
ri p,
.o , s ir.
The Court:
~·.'here did you say you
ot i t ?
At Hagerstown .
A
~he Court :
ff 1 ersto ;.rn ,
d.?
You di dn ' t a ccept a y fe es for
55
you?
56 _
88.VC
Ye ~· , s ir .
A
ivin
t hat a.uay , did
Sir?
A
You didn ' t s ell a ny of th~t?
,
All you dispen sed you
es .
' way? ·
And t is be i n
11 of the evidence introduc ed by t he
__, ommonwealth and by t e defendant, t he defe dant moved t he
Court to instruct t e jury a s fo llo~s :
If t he jury fi nd t h0 defendant no t guilty they shall
say so an · no mo re .
~
~
I f they believe f rom the evidence thi\t
gave drinks to
r a w-ford ,
-ger
n d Green, or ei$el\,
of t .he , then t o jury are instr ucted th it thoy shall fi n dr \fif!
gui l ty
nd :fix his punishment, 1h ioh shall be a fine of no.1\ "--~
les s than ~e
Dollars nor more th~n One
~~
undred Dollars ,
,1 \
I '-'"'
!
to
~
ich instruction t he t omm.9nwea ~t , by it~ ~t<2.r11ey ,
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In t 1e Circui t Court of Roc k ingh m Coru1t y , Vir 0 ini a .
Commonweal th of Vi r i ni a
vs .
Ge or ge Nichol · s .
Upon a n i nd ict me nt f o:r viol at ion o
t 1:1e
Pro h ibition Ac t .
Be i t re mer..b ered tu t upon cha •i;r-i ,. l of this daus e, after
the evide n ce s et f or·tn in p etici oner ' s b ill of exc e ptions No. L ,
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he evi den ce
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l
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defendant b ro u ght a ~uar t or more of l i ~uor, or a ny ~uant ityf. \
I \
fron: the State of Mar yla:."ld into
oc k ingham Cou.nty , i n a suit ,.
c a se tr... di d , ott contai n oaggage , tJ:ia
t.ll,itself.,._ is
a v iola-
tion of law.
"
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and, when i t c oms s to h i s s ·,ipping p oi nt , h e c an go tu s r e
Li ,:/
making
.trn affid avit that t h e l aw requ ires,
and c arry it to h i s home .
of ii ~uor al l owe d
±'i de oaggage •
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1
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j
~
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\
b
I f h e i s outsid e the St ate , h e c an buy a ~uurt " d
D g gage,
in his uona
fJ'
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can get it i n t wo ways .
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r
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r eal bo n
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Prohibition--History
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Commonwealth v. George Nicholas
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1918
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COMrilONW :'."'.~AL'.1 H OF VIRGI NIA ,
COUNr:i.'Y OF ROCK I iG HALl , to-w i t :
nty :
In t he Cir clli t Cou rt of sa.i d Cou
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·uro rs in and for t he bod y of sa
, upo n
d Cou rt a t its Apr il ter m, 102 4
sai
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ndi
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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. George Nicholas
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Felony; Guilty
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Felony
guilty
3 criminal counts
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-031
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Nicholas
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_023.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
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George P. May
Date
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1876
Subject
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Forgery
Description
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Defendant charged with forgery.
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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
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_019_023
May
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_048.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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. George Rader
Date
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1828
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_009_048
Rader
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/30b1c32bd0d66ee342f7bf46d02df498.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGH.Al.I, t o- wit:
In the Ci rcuit Court of said County:
The grand ju rors in a nd for the body of said county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its August term,
1928, upon their oaths do present that George Raines, within
one year next prior to t he finding of this indictment, in t he
said county of Rocki ngham, did unlawfully operate an automobile
while under the influence of ardent spirits, against the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgi nia.
Th i s indictment is found on t he testimony of Homer
Hu1vey, Will Adkins, Ben Winegard,
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F. Newman, and
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Rexrode, witne ss es sworn in Court and sent before the grand
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Georg e Raine s
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Misdem eanor
Augus t term, 1928
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Comm onwea lth's Attom ey
�Arrest Warrant
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT:
R OCKINGH AM COUNTY;
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice 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 to sum,
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Raines
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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RcPr-box7-050
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Raines
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_040.pdf
fb535925909054d8a4706ed8312f0983
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Rains
Date
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1842
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, or illy treat.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_012_040
Hinton
Rains
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_007.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Ramsey and William Mankspile
Date
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1815
Subject
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Threaten
Description
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Defendant charged with threatening to kill or do bodily harm.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_004_007
Mankspile
Ramsey
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_006.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
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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
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Rimel
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1867
Subject
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Disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God
Description
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Defendants charged with disrupting an assembly meeting for the worship of God.
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_017_006
Rimel
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_011_008.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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 Roberts
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1835
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_011_008
Roberts
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_044.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Rumsey
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery. Dismissed
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_003_044
Kyger
Rumsey
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_003.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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George S. Trumbo
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1897
Subject
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Felony
Arson
Description
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Defendant charged with felony arson and burning a farm.
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
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_003
Dove
Trumbo
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_005.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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Shaver
Date
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1840
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping the public road in good repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping public road in good repair.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_012_005
Shaver
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_025.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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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. George Shep
Date
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1824
Subject
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Felony
Removing materials from dams
Description
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Defendant charged with feloniously removing materials from dam.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_008_025
Shep
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/f528ffd9da17f3e75ec4da10ee1f0424.pdf
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. George Sherfey
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1917
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RcPr-box1-027
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Sherfey