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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Georgeann Randall
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1891
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault. Guilty
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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has been sworn in open court as a witness before the
Grand Jury.
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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
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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Commonwealth v. Gerald Conger
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Driving under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1926
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RcPr-box5-037
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Conger
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Gideon Layman
Date
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1856
Subject
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Not keeping the road in repair
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping road in good repair.
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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_015_006
Layman
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ONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to comTHES E ARE, THER EFOR E, IN THE NAME OF THE COMM
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mand you, with all necessary and prope r speed and a ssistan
such arden t spirit s and, their conta iners and
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize
law, and bring the same and the person or perother things appar ently possessed or used in violation of
resisting, impeding, obstvucting, or fo any
sons, in whu<,e possessidn they are found, and also any person
warra nt before me, or some other officer havin g
mann er hindering· or delaying you in the execution of this
ing to law; and make return of this warra nt
jurisd iction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with accord
ular statem ent and sufficient description of the
showing all acts and things done thereu nder, with~ partic
found, if any, and if not found in the possesthings seized and the name of the pen,on in whose possession
of this warra nt and the return thereof, as resion of any one, so state in your return , and post a true copy
quired by law.
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DIRECTION S
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If onl y Ard ent Spirits and con t ainers be seized ,
th e Magist rate shall fix a time pot l ess than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return; fo r
the hearing of said return. If no claiman t app ear,
the Ardent S pirits and ar t icles are to b e forfeited
t o Commonwealth. Any p erson claiming a ny . of
same must fil e a wri tte n claim s t ating p ar ticularly
t he character and ex ten t. of hi s i nterest t here in,
whereupon the Magis t rate shall .c ertify the warrant, w ritten claim and ar ticles cl aimed , to the
Circui t or Corporation Court, as th e case m ay be,
for determinati on, and declare the unclaimed articl es forfei ted.
If still, still cap. worm, tub s, heater, f erm en ters,
or any appliance connected with a still and u,s ed,or mash or other substance cap able of being u sed,
in the manufac,tu re of Ardent Spiri ts, be seized,
t he mash (after t ak ing a sample) shall be dest royed, and th e fact s and ar ticle,s sei zed reported
to t he P ro hibiti o n Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this w arran t and
p roper return will b e a su ff icie;nt notice a nd report.) Ardent Spirits and co ntainers disposed of
as in No. 1 above.
3. If Ard ent Spirits are b eing tran spor ted in an aut omobile, b oat , wagon. buggy, o r other veh icle, t h e
Ard ent Spir its an d containers shall b e prese rv ed
and th e vehicle shall b e delivered t o th e Sergeant
of the Ci ty, the facts reported to t h e Prohibition
Commtssioner and Commonwealth' s Atto rney a nd
Ard ent Spirits and containers di sposed of as prov ided in No. 1 ab ove. (A copy of this w a rrant and
p roper return w ill be a sufficent repo rt.)
vVARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC ..
The followin g named officers and p ersons assi s t ed
me i n the execution of this warrant:
Commonwealt h of Virginia
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(Here s tate house. room. place .
and by seizi ng the follow i ng descr ibed Ard en t Spirits
and other things th erei n found (and arresting t he
· aboY·e named person found in p ossessio n thereof) and
by p os ting a true copy of this warra nt and th e retu rn
here on on the
(Here say place , house, room, boat,
auto or baggage. or as case may be)
as front door of house. door of room or premises) ·
Description of Ardent Spirits and other t hin gs
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O ther t han a bove stated the fo llowing a re witn e ses:
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T h i s ma tter set for hearing on the ...... . ... clay
of ........ ... .. . . .. .. 192 ... .
No claim of ownership or in terest in any of t h e
sa. d things. seized h aving been file d herein in compliance wit h 't he l aw, t he same a re hereby adjudg ed
an declared confisc a ted and ·f o rfeited to the C omm nwealth.
Given u n der my hand this . .. . ... .. . ...... .. day
of .. .. .. .. ·; ......... . , 192 •.• .
Title of .l\'.lagistr ate.
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r i tten Cl aim of owner,ship or interest having been
fil
to cert ai n of th e said things herein seized. this
wa: -rant, tl:ie said claim an d the things in the claim
p articularly de~cribed, are h ereby certified t o th e
. . . .. ........ .. _. .. Court of this .. ___ _________ for detel nina tion ' and the -said things un claim ed are hereby
ad judged a nd d eclared confiscated a n d forfei tecl to
t he\ CommonweaHh .
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4. A co p,; of this war rant and the return thereon
mu st be posted at the fro nt doo r of the house, or
on the d oor of the room, or on the prem i'ses at
the place t he Ardent Spirits may be found .
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See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1- 2.
Ac ts o f Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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--;;IOTE.-Unles s warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
bei g transported in vehicle, boat or b aggage. it i s t o
be eturned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If
isst ed for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can 1e
ex utod in any part of the State, aI,l d r e turned to
an:i, · justice in ' any county or city th rough which
t he were carried.
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that on the
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of the said county of Rockingh am, and severally and respectiv e[y acknowle gged themselv es
to be indebted to the Common wealth of Virginia, in manner and form following , tha.t is to say
: th~' said
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good and lawful motte;y of the Unitf<ld Statei., and the sa.id
Dollars of like good and lavdul money, to be
respectiv ely made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenement s,
and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homeste ad Exempti on as to this obligatio n, and also waived
any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Common wealth arising under this recogniza
nce with
eoA ~e~1,d fro~e bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the
said
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nce of the
condition s underwri tten.
The condition of the above recogniza nce is s uch that if the above bound_ &
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the Circuit
Court ,o f Rockingh am on the __
day of the __
Term next
d __
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thereof, being the_/_'z [ __ _day o L ~ _____________ l.92 3, at the Court-hous~ thereof,
and then and there ~wer the Common wealth of Virginia concernin g a c e r t a i n _ ~
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and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, then the above r ecognizan ce shall be void
and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Taken and acknowle dged before me, the day and year first above written.
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��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
t o rtpµ enr before the Ju,dge of the Circuit Court!
Hoiise the1·eof, a t 10 o'clock, ci . m ., on the
' Rockingh.ani County, at the Court
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to t est i fy ctnd the tru,th to sny in behalf of the Commonwealth ngninst.
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w h o sta,nds ch n rgecl w i th mid indicted for n f elony
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m isd em eanor .
.11.nd this ....r.......-v ,._...r __,, ... ........... .sh all not omit under the pennlty of £ 100. .llncl h nve then
rind there this Writ.
1Vitness, J.
_BL_.11. ~KB UR.N, Clerk of ow· snid Court, at the Cou,rt House, the
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cf<..~a,y of . ~ · · ·
, 1 9 c::{3,cind in the 14 .....?..th year of'the Com,m,onwea,lth.
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News . Record. Harrisonburg, Va .
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In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingha m County, Greeting:
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Prohibition--History
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1916-1933
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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. Gilbert Lawson
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
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Misdemeanor
guilty
search warrant
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1923
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TH OF VIRGIHIA ,
COU: 'TY O:B ROCKI lG 11U: , t o - wit:
I n t he Ci1·c uit Cour t of said Coun t, :
Roc k i ng ham
j uror s i n and for t he body of s aid Coun ty of
t erm , 1 924 , upon t-hei r oath s
and now att endi ng said Cou rt at its F ebru ary
in one year nex t p rior to t he fi ndi ng
_pres en t t,h t Gi lber t Laws on , with
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Coun ty o:f Hock ingha m , d id unla wful l y and
said
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of t hls i n d , ct ment ,
store and ex ~ose for s a l e ,
felo ni ous ly manu fa ct ure , sell , of f er , k e ep ,
rt ise and r ecei v e orde rs
g ive awa c , d i s pens e , t rans port , soli c i t , adve
say that t he said Gilb ert
for arde nt spi r it s; and the juro rs fur ther
, 19 23 , c onvic t ed of
Laws on was here tofo re on t he 28 th day of June
ealth o f Vir gini a , in t he
viol atin g t he Proh ibi tion Laws of t he Cor:i monw
, and then and th ere was
Ci rcu it Cour t of rloc~ cingh am Co unty , Virg inia
ars and to s erv e for a
s ente nced to pay a fi!1e of Two Hund red Doll
pea c e a nd u.ign ity of t he
_p erio d of f our mon ths in jail , aga. inst t he
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said Gilb ert .La wson was here tof oi· e on the 28t
of J une , 192 , conv icte d of v io l a ti ng t he
>rohi bi tion Laws of t he
t of Hoc k ingh rn Coun ty ,
Commonwea l th of Virg inia , in t he Ci r c ui t Cour
to ·pa a fine of '.i1wo Hund red
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If you find the accused, Gilbert Lawson, not guilty,
you will say so and mo more.
If y ou find him guilty as charged in the indict ment,
then y ou will ooy so and ascertain his punishment b y confine ment
in the penitentiary for not less than one nor more
than five years, or, in y our discretion, by confinemen t
in j a il for not les s than six months nor more than twelve
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has this dav made complaint and information on oath before m e, ______
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that he verftly believes for the reasons hereinafter stated in the said gf~nty
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Ardent Spirits are bein~ unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain bag-
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(Give name. or say.
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Officers and Consta bles of the State of
To the Prohib ition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergea nts, and all Police
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ardent spirits and, their contai ners and
vehicle herein designated, 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
g, impeding, obstl'fucting, or 'in any
sons, in whose possessidn they are found, and also any person resistin
nt b!clfore me, or some other officer having
manne r hinder ing or delaying you in the execution of this warra
to law; and make return of this warra nt
jurisdiction of the case. to be disposed of and dealt with according
ent and sufficient description of the
showing all acts and things done thereu nder, with ~ partic ular statem
if any, and if not found in the possesthings seized and the name of the pen;on in whose possession found,
warra nt and the return thereof, as resion of any one, so state in your return , and post a true copy of this
quired by law.
Given under my hand and seal
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WARRAN T TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIO NS
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If only Ardent Spi r its a nd contain ers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than IO
nor more than 30 d ays from the date of return, for
the h earing of said return. If n o claim a nt appear,
the Ardent Sp i r its an d a rticles are to b e forfeit ed
to Comm onweaLth. Any p erson cla iming any of
sam e must fil e a written claim s tating p ar ticu larly
the cha r ac t er a nd ex ten t of his i n t er es t t h erein,
whereupon the Magist ra te sh all ce r ti fy ithe warrant, w ~itten claim and a rticles claim ed, t o t he
Circuit o r Co rp ora tion Cou r t, as t he case may b e,
for d et e r m ina tion, and declare t he unclaim ed arti cles forfe ited.
2.
If still, still c ap, worm, tubs, h eater, f ermen t ers,
or a ny appliance con n ected with a stili and used ,
or m as h o r other subs t ance capable of being u sed,
in the m anufacture of A rd ent Spi r i ts, be seized,
t he mas h (aft e r t aking a sam p le) shall be d es t roy ed, a nd th e facts a nd a rticl «!\5 seized reported
t o the P ro hibition Commissione r a nd Comm o nwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this wa r ran t and
proper return will be a su ff iciepit notice a nd r ep ort.) Ardent Spirits a n d cont ai ner s dispo's ed of
as i n No. I ab oYe.
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transp orted in an a u tomobile, boa t , wagon , buggy, .or other v ehicle, the
Ardent Spirits a nd containers shall b e preserved
and the vehicle shall b e delivered ,t o the Sergeant
of the City, the fact s ·reported to the Prohi bition
Commissione r and Commonwea lth's Attorney and
Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 ab ove. (A copy of this warrant and
proper return will be a sufficen.t report.)
4. A cop:: of this warrant and the return thereon
must be post ed at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the r oom, or on the premises at
the place ,t he Ardent Spirits may be found.
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
1-2,
57 a nd 57
The following named officers and persons assis t ed
me in t he e xecution of this warrant:
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and by seizing the foll owing described. Ardent Spirits
a nd other thi ngs therein found (and arresting t he
abO\·e named person found in possession thereo f ) a n d
by p os ti ng a true copy of this warrant a nd the r e tu rn
hereo n on the ..................................................., ...................... .
(Here say . place, house, room, boat,
a uto or baggage, or as case may be )
as front door of h ouse, door of room or premises)
Descripti;f of Ardent Spirits and other thi ngs
T his matter set for h earing o n the .. . . . ... .. d ay
of .. . . .... .. : . . . . ... , 192 ••.•
N o cl aim of ow nership or interest i n any of t he
said t hi ngs seized h aving been filed h erei n in compliance with the l aw, the same a r e hereby adju dge<:!
and declared confisca t ed a nd forfei ted to th e Com monweal th•.
Given u n der my hand this ......... , ..... ... day
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warrant, the said claim and the things in the claim
particularly described, are hereby certified to the
•...... . ........ . . Court of this . . ____________ for d etermination' and the said things unclaimed are hereby
adjudged and declared co,nfi,sca ted and forfeited to
the Comm onwealth.
Given under my hand this ..... , __ ,·---- · . . . day of
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NOTE.-Unle ss warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If
issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it can l!>e
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. Gilbert Lawson
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Felony; Guilty
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Felony
guilty
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-025
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Lawson
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1830
Title
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Commonwealth v. Giles "A slave"
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Felony
Assault
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_009
McDaniel
Wilkenson
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Godfrey Brock
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Charges Unknown
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Charges unknown
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_001_059
Brock
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_088.pdf
6d7e71712573c50d9cfb7528ae2c4526
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Gordon McWilliams
Date
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1810
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawfully playing cards.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_001_088
Duff
McWilliams
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1891
Title
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Commonwealth v. Grant Bruce
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Felony
Seduction
Description
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_042
Bruce
Sife
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This day pars on.ally appear ed before me, Pauline Moubray ,
a notary public in and for the City of Harriso nburg , State of Virginia., w. Grant Ea.ton, who being first d.u ly sworn, depose s and says
that he is the defend ant in a certain procee ding pendin g in the
Circui t Court of Rocking ham County in the name of Commonwealth vs.
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Grant Eaton, alias
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Grant Shiffl et; that his mother , :Mrs.
Eaton, alias Mary Shiffl et, with whome he reside s, is ill
and cannot attend Court at this time; that she knows that the still
in ~uestio n did not belong to aff iant; that he had nothin g to do
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has he been en gaged in the manufa cture of liquor ; that A. E . Wyant,
whom affian t had summoned as a witnes s, knows that affian t was not
the owner of any still, and that affian t is no w nor nor has he been
engaged in t he liquor busine ss in any way; that affian t has been
workin g for Mr. Wyant , who lives on t he adjoin ing place to affian t's
affian t furthe r states that Mr. Wyant is at this time
t o come to Harriso nburg; that aff iant expect s to
phys.i cally un~
home;
show by Ashby Collie r, anothe r witnes s summoned by him, that affiant ha.R not been engage d in the whisky busine ss and was not the
owner of any still; that said Collie r has been paralyz ed but told
affian t he though t he could at tend Court at the next term; that
R. E. A. Shiffl et, anothe r witnes s summoned for him, living on an
adjoin ing place, will t estify t hat affian t was n ot the omer of
the still in questio n; that he has not been, nor is he now engag ed in t he liquor busine ss, but that affian t has been earning
a livin g workin g for Wyant, the said Shiffl et, and others by
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Grant Eaton
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Witness Letter
Still
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-009
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGH.AM, to.-wi t:
In the Circui t Court of said . County :
The gr and jurors in and for the body of said
county of Rocking ham and now' attend ing said Court at its
·Februa ry term, 1926:, ui:>on their oa ths do presen t that Grant
·Eat~n, within one year next prior to the findi ng of this indict me nt, in the said county of Rockin gham, did unlawf ully
manufa cture, sell, offer, keep, store and expose for sale,
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give away, transpo r't, dis pens·
e , solici t, advert ise and receive
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orders f or a rdent spirits , agains
t the p eace and dignity of
the Commonwealth of virgL~ ia.
The jurors af oresaid upon their oa t hs a f oresaid
do further presen t that Grant Eaton, within one year next
prior to the find.in ~ of this indictm ent, in the s aid county
of Rock ingham , did unlawf ully have in his posses sion ardent
s pirits, a gainst the peac e and dignity of . the Commonweal th of
Vir ginia •
And the jurors afores aid upon their oaths a f oresaid- do furthe r presen t that Grant Eaton within one y ear next
prior to the findin g o f this indictm ent, i n the said county
of Rockingham, did ·u nlawfu lly receive ard ent spirits , a gainst
the peace and dignity of t he Commonwealth of Virg i nia.
This indictment is found on the testimo ny of
George Lawso nrwitnes s sworn in court and sent before the
grand jury to give eviden ce.
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N ame of Magistrate
of the said ... . .. .... ... that he verily believe~, that in the said .~
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C i.t.y or Gourrty,
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A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used,
and mash and ot her sub stances, capable of being used, in the m anufacture of Ardent Spirits,
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are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully u sed by one ... ... .. .. .... ........ .... .. .. .. .... ... ..... .............
unknown."
Gi ve name ; if name unknown say "\¥ hose name is to the informant
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Here desc:•h~ ~, ace as in (a) abo ve
A rdent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold,
and
unlawfully
tran sported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, t o-wit: a certain .... ... .. .. .... ............. ........ ............... .
Here describe vehicle, aut-1, ,v :J gon, carriage, buggy, boat, baggage or what not
by one ......... ... .... ............ ..... .. ... .... ............... ... ...... .. ..... .... .. .... ............ ... ............ ... ... ...... .. ......... ..... .. ... ... ...... ................ .
Here give name, or dtscribe as in (a) above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA,
to command you, with all nece ssary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat , or vehicl e herein designat ed, either in day or nig ht, and seize such ard ent spirits and their
containers and other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and
the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and al so any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant, before me, or
some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be di sposed of and dealt with according to law; and
make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement
and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, $ 0 state in your return, and post a true copy of this
warrant and the return thereof, as required by law.
Given under my hand and seal this ..
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�WARRANT TO SEARC H FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS , ETC.
DIRECTIO N S
1.-If on'ly Ard ent Spirit s 2.nd containers be seized,
the Magistrate sha ll fix a ti m e not less than 10
no r more th a n 30 days from th e elate of r eturn, fo r
the h earing of sa id return. If no cla imant app ear,
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited
to Commonwealth. Any perso n claiming any of
same must file a written claim stating particularly
the character a nd extent of his interes t therein, whe reupon the Mag istrate shall certify the w a rran t, written
claim and articles claim ed, to the Circuit or Corpo ration Court, as the case may be, for determin a tion, and
declare the unclaimed articles forf eited.
2.-If still, still cap, w orm, tub s, heather, fcrmenters, o r any app li;:;nee conn ected w jth a still and
used, o r n1a sh o r oth er sub stance capable of b eing
used, in th e m an ufac ture of A rdent Spirits, be seized,
the mash (after taki ng a sa mple) shall be destroyed,
a nd the fact s a nd articles seized reported to the Prohibition Director a nd Commonwea lth's Attorney. (A
copy of this warrant and prope r return wi ll be suffici ent notice and repo rt). Ardent Spirits and containers di sposed of as in N o. 1 above.
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Execut~ the within warrant this .. .. ...
of . .. .. ..
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within stated
a nd th e return thereon
doo r of th e house, o r
on the premi ses at th e
be found .
See Sec,t ions 21½, 22, 23, 23½, 57 and 57½,
of A ssemb ly, 1918, P age 578.
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Other than above stat ed the fo llow ing are witnesses :
searching the
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room, place
I-Iere state house,
and by seizing the fo llowing describ ed Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and raresting the
above named person fo und in possession thereof) and
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auto or lx1ggag e, or as the case may be
No claim of owner ship or i~terest in any of the
said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with the law, th e same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
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vVritten claim o.f ownership or interest having been
fil ed to certain of the said things herein seized, this
warrant, the said claim and the things in the cla im
pa r ticularly descr ib ed, are hereby certified to th e
3.-If Ard ent Spirits are being transported in a n uatomobile, boa t, wago n, buggy, o r other vehicle, the
Ard en t Spirits and co nta iners shall be preserved and
the vehicle sha ll b e cl eliered to the Sergeant of the
City, th e fac ts reported to the Prohib ition Director
a nd Co mm onwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits
am! conta iner s dispo sed of as provided in No. 1 above
(A copy o f this warrant and proper return wi ll be
sufficient report).
4.-A copy of this wa rran t
must be post ed at th e fro nt
on th e door of th e ro om, or
place the Ardent Spirits ma y
The fo llowing named officer s and pdsons assisted
...... .. Court of this ...... ...................... for determination and the said things uncla imed are hereby
adjudged and declared co nfiscated and forfeited to
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the Commonwealth.
G~v~n under my hand this ....~ ..........~ .... ... ... .. day of
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NOTE- Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being, tran sported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be r eturned to th e jurisdiction from which issued. If
issued fo r A rdent Spirit s so transpo rt ed, it can be
executed in any pa rt of the State, ·and return ed to
any justice in any county or city through w hich
they w ere cafried.
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of the said county of Rockingh am, and severally and r espectivei] y acknowledged themselv es
to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form foll owing, that is to say
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in the sum
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respectiv ely made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenement s,
and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homeste ad Exempti on as to this obligatio n, and also waived
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claim or right to discha rge any liability to the Common wealth arising under this r ecognizan
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apprehend and bring before me, or som e other .Justi ce c,f the said Co u nty, th e bod y of th e sa id
to answer the said complaint and to be furth er dealt with accordin g to law .
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summon _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Grant Eaton
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1926
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RcPr-box5-044
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Eaton
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COIIlJIOIJWEALTH OF VIRGI H .A ,
COUNTY OF
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I n the Ci r ct1i t Court of said Coun ty :
The grand j uror s i n and f or the body of said county
of Rocki ngh a m and n ow atten d ing s a id Cour t at its June term ,
1925, upon t h e i r oaths do _pres ~n t th at Grover Sn if f lett a nd Gil -
bert Sh i f f l et t , within one , ea r ne x t
rio r to the fi nding of
this i nd ictr; ent , i n t h e said county o f Rocki ngham , did u.nlawfu.lly
, anuJacture, sell; of f er , ke ep , s to re a nd e x po s e f or s l e , g ive
a way , tr ans port, di s y e n se , sol i c it, advert i se a nd receive orders
for ard nt s pirits , against the peace and di gnit y of the Co mmon wealth of Virginia .
The juror s afore sa id u p on t he ir oat hs a fore sa i d do
fu.rther pre s~n t tha t Gr over Sh i iflett and Gilber t Sh i ff lett ,
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aid c o u.nt y of Roc k i 1 ham, d id u.n lawfu.lly have in th e ir
p osse ss ion ardeut s p irits; a gains t the peace and dign ity of t ~e
Co monwea l th of Vir g i u i a .
nd the jurors af or e a id u p on t h eir o a ths af oresaid
d o ft1r ther p re s0nt that Grov e r Sh if :tl e tt and Gilbert Sh iffle t t ,
wi t hin one ye ax: n e x t p rior to the fi n d i ng of t h is i nd ic ti: e nt , in
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre-
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Grover and Gilbert Shifflett
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1925
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box5-027
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/57b0a9eae2c4d6556973c38ebf9cdf9b.pdf
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S'rATE OF VIRGI NIA ,
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COUNTY OF ROCKINGHJ1M, to-wi t:
In th e circu it court of said county :
.T he gr a nd juror s in and f or the bod y of sa.i d count y of
Rockingha m and n ow attend ing
at its April t e rrn ,
1922, upon their oath s , do pre ~ 1it tba t Grover Baugh er ·ai th-
in on e year ne x t prior to the .f~ndi ng of this indic1 ment,
did u n lavvfu lly manuf acture ,
in the said count y of Roialcin gha!Il,,,
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s ell, offer, keep , store and expos e f or sale, give away,
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trans p ort, dis pen se, s ol icit, ad vertis e and receiv e orders
for ard ent spiri ts, a ga inst the peace and di gp. i t y of the
Commonweal th of Virgi nia.
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court and s ent be f ore the gra nd jury to g ive eviden ce.
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sur etie s, whp ack now ledg ed them D. B. We bste r and Reb ecc a Dorman, his
Vir gin ia, the said Gro ver Bau ghe r
selv es ind ebt ed to the Commonwealth of
the sai d W. J. Shi pe in the
in the sum ~ Fiv e Hundred dol lar s, and
and the sai d Har ry Sto ver , D. B•
sum of TWO Hundred do lla rs, as sur ety ,
the sum of $10 0.00 as sur etie s,
. We bste r and Reb ecc a MoDormsn eac h in
cha ttel s, lan ds and tene men ts
lev iab le of the ir res pec tive goo ds and
ed, and as to the payment of
for the use of the Commonwealth ren der
e rec ogn ize d, eac h wai ved
whi ch res pec tive sums for whi ch the y wer
rig ht to dis cha rge any lia bil his or her Homestead Exe mpt ion and any
gin ia und er thi s rec ogn izan ce by
ity ari sin g to the Commonwealth of Vir
s 8ta te, the sai d sur etie s
cou pon s deta che d from the bon ds of thi
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hav ing j ust if ied as to the ir suf fici enc
d ~ro ver Baugher
YET UPON THIS CONDITION, tha t if the sai
of Rockingham Cou nty , Vir gin ia
sha ll app ear bef ore the Cir cui t Cou rt
o'c loc k on the mor nin g of sai d
on the 28t h day of Ap ril, 19 22, at ten
the Commonwealth of Vir gin ia
day , at Har riso nbu rg, Vir gin ia, to ans wer
ch he stan ds cha rge d and sha ll
con cer nin g a cer tain misdemeanor of whi
sai d Cou rt, the n thi s obl iga tion
not dep art the refr om wit hou t leav e of
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er thi s 18t h day of
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
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In the Nam e of the Comm onwe alth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockin gham County , Greetin g:
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Grover Baugher
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1922
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box2-023
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Baugher
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I n tLe J ircuit Court of sai d County :
~he i rand jurors i n and f o r t : e b ody o f
of Ro cki ngh
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and n ow at t endi n g sa i d ~curt ;.,. t i ts li'ebruary term ,
1930 upon t 1e ir oaths do present that Grover Curry , v1ho rm s
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day of Dece~ber , 1 28 , c o~v i cted of violrl -
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Grover Curry
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Indictment
sell and dispense ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box8-031
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
A related resource from which the described resource is derived
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Curry
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/536d1d7f1caa53d8f5918dbd4a20063b.pdf
6909401bbccba9a460f65180065f9304
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dic tment, i n t h e sa id count y of Rock i ngham, did. unl awful l y
_p ossess , s ell, bi ve away , c.: . n d di s pense ar dent s _p i r i ts , a ga i n st
t he peace and d.i cn i ty of t h e Commonwealth of Virgi ni a .
T 1i s i nd i ctmen t i s f ound on t t e t estimony of
Jaco ;J Hoov e r ,~ rs . Jac ob Hoo v er , Zeb t oad.ca p , i:arv i n Roa d.cap , i--and
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Grover Fink
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
possess
sell
give away
dispense ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1929
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RcPr-box7-075
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/85bba9481a851c2931d95fba371cf5a5.pdf
69d019882b858c7797730e988745a1f0
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LTH OF VI RGIIH '
COU1'JTY OF ROCKII GF1U1 , to - wit:
In the
ircuit
curt of sa i d. vounty :
The jur ors of t h e
ommom:e a l th i n and. f or
t h e body of sa id. count y of Rocki n g am and. no w attendin:_ said
Court at its Oct ober term , 1929 , u p on t he ir oaths do present
t hat Gr over Fink , on or ab out t h e 30th day of .:. ugust , 1929,
i n sai d. county , di a. unlawfully ope rat e an aut omob i le v1hile
under the i nf'l ience of' ardent sp i rit , against t he p eace
a nd. d.igni ty of the 0 0!:l!llonweal t~1 of iirg i n i a .
Th i ~
1\iary
d ictment i s f ou ' on the t e 7ony of
• Kirkpatr ic k , Nett ie
c.
Connle y , Virg i e Ra , , Vada Conley ,
a nd. Vic t oria .~o rri s , ;,;i tnes ses sworn i n
the grand. jury to g i ve ev i dence .
ourt and. sent bef ore
�Unlawul o:p . car
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V
Grover Fi n."!{:
Eisdemeanor
October term , 1 929
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ommonwealth 1 s Attorney
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1928
COKMONWEALTH
vs.
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GROVER FINK
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Grover Fink
Description
An account of the resource
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
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1929
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RcPr-box7-076
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said
County of Rockingh8.IJl, and now attending said Court at
-
its April term, 1931, upon their oaths do present, that
,
1
Gpver Fink, on or about March?, 1931, in said County, did
.
unlawfully have in his possession about one-half gallon
of ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of
w.
T. Rexrode, George A. Lawson, J. L. Dirting, and
S. F. Newman, witnesses sworn in court and sent before
the grand jury to give evidence.
�POSS. ARDENT SP
IRITS
CO MMONWEALTH
V
GROVER FINK
g, v
MISDEMEANOR
A T ru e B il l
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D. w. F ar m an
po m m on :w ea lt h', s
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A tt y . ·
�State of
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constable s ,of the
Virginia -Greetin g:
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WHEREAS
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has this day made complaint and information on oath before me,.
of the said
(a) T~:t
ccity t y
oun
that he verily believes, that in the said
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om or boat, as the case may be
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name, name unknown . say, "Whose n ame is to the informant unknown
11
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and mash and
(b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenter s and other appliances connected with such still and used,
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y •'Whose nan1e is to the informant unknown'
d in cer•
(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transporte
tain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: .a certain
H ere describe vehicle. auto , wagon, carriage, b uggy, boat , baggage or what not
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by .one..................... ···························--·········-····
Here give n ame . or describe as in [a) above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
you,
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command
herein desig•
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle
apparently posnated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things
they are found,
sesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession
in the execution
and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you
and dealt with
of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of
a particular
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunde r, ,vith
found, if
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession
this warrant and
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of
the return thereof, as required by law.
Given
under hand and seal thiB.....2-.. day / ~........ 19 '/ · · ·
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Title of Magistrate
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
no r more than 30 d ays from the date of return,
for the h earing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Arde nt Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonw ealth. Any person claiming any of same must fil e a written claim stating
particularl y the character and extent of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant°, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporatio n Court, as
the case m ay be, for determinat ion, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
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2. If still, still c ap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters ,
or a ny appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or oth er su b sta nce capable of being used, in th e m a nufacture of Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after t a king a sample) shall be
d estroyed, and the fac ts and artic1es seized reported to the P rohibition Commissio ner and
(A copy of this
Commonwe alth's Attorney.
warrant and proper return will be a sufficient
no tice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
/
The following named office.rs and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant:
WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
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of
-the withiiyvar rant this ____
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Othe r th a n above stated the following are witnesses.:
by s~arching the
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w1th1n st a ted --------~
H ere state h ouse. r oom, piece
a nd by seizing the following described Ardent
Spirits a nd other things therein found (and arresting th e ab ove n amed person found in possession
th ereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant
and th e re turn h er eon on the _____________________ _
Here say place. house. room, boat.
auto or Baggage, or as case may be
as front door of house. door bf room or premises
Description of Arden,t Spirits and other things
This m a tter se t for h earing on the ________ day
of ----------- ----------- , 192 ____ .
No claim of owne rship or interest in any of the
said things seized having been filed here in in compl.i ance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
a nd declared confisca ted a nd forfeited to the Comm onwealth.
Given under my hand this ________________ day
of ----------- ----------- , 192 ____ _
Title of Magistrate
Writte n clai m of owne rship or interest having
b een filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the cl a im particularl y described, are hereby certifi ed to the ________________ Court of this _________ _
for determinat ion, a nd the said things unclaimed
are h er eby ad judged and decl a red confiscated
a nd forfeit ed to the Commonwe al th.
Give n und er my hand this _______________ day
3. If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an autom obile, boat, wagon , .buggy, or other vehicle, 1i
the Arden t Spirits and containers shall be preserved and th e v eh icle shall be delivered t o th e
Sergeant of the City, the facts re por ted to the
Prohibition Commissio ner and Commonw ealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in N o. 1 above. (A copy of
this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.)
of ------- - ----------- ---, 192 ____ .
T itle of Magistrate
4. A copy of this warrant and, the return thereon
must be posted at the front door of the house, or
on the door of the room, or on the premises at
the place the Ardent Spirits may be found.
~
See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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NOTE. -Unless w a rrant issued for Ardent Spirits
being transporte d in v ehicle, boat or baggage, it is
to be r e turned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transported , it
c a n b e executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any ooun ty or city throug h
which they are carried.
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GROVER FINK
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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
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Grover Fink
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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RcPr-box9-028
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_046.pdf
6b601ba832fc63822923feae80d894e3
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Gus Brown and William Brown
Date
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1880
Subject
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Larceny
Description
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Defendant charged with larceny.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_046
Brown
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2e9620fdbe033f855735262e882dd495.pdf
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COMMONW EALTH OF VIR~INIA,
COUNTY' OF ROCKINGHA M, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonweal th of Virginia in and
for the body of said county of Rocki'ngham an~how attending
said Court at its Ootober term, 1930, upon their oaths do
present that Guy Dickerson , on October 3, 1930, in said county,
did operate an automobil e while under the influence of ardent
spirits, against the peace and dignit y of the Commonwealth of
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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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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Dublin Core
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Guy Dickerson
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box8-041
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dickerson
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9e293ed17d7dfc213b82174727757db3.pdf
5ce456ea13d71ba0f6553cd1fc898505
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COMMON\! ALTE_ OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROC KI NGHAM , to - wit:
I n the Circui t Court of sa id County :
The grand jur ors in and for the body of said county of
Rockingham and now at tending s aid Court at its December term ,
and Leo n Grim
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next prior to the finding of t his indic tment , in said county of
Rockingham, did unl awfully rece ive, transport , and have i n ~
possession ardent spirits, against the peace and di gnity of the
Comrnonwealth · of Virginia.
Th is indictment is found on the te s timony of
and Ge orge
w.
E. Lucas
• Lawson ,/4itnesses sworn in court and sent before
th e grand jury to give evidence .
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Commonwealth ' s ttorney
�In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia:
To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You are hereby commanded to summon
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to appear be/ore the fud ge of tbe Circuit
thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m .. on the
to testi!J, and the trutb to
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apprehend and b · before,
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plaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And )'OU are required
to summon - - -to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said
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That the Defendant found guilty and fined
and costs as follows:
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Executed the within warrant by arresting and delivering the body of ·
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a justice of Rockingham County, and bY, summoning the within named witnesses in person
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Guy Lam and Leon Grim
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
receive
transport
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box7-083
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Grim
Lam