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TH OF VI RGIUI ,
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T _e g and jurors i n and for th e bod
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upon thei r oaths do p_esent that
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16tn day of De c ember , 1928 , in the said. county of Rocki ngh ~m , did.
unlawfully have in h is possess ion ardent spirits and ab out fifty
gallons of mash , aga i nst the peace and di gnity of the Common weal th of Virg i n ia .
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COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT :
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, a Constable of said County:
Whereas, B . O. Cooper , eputy She riff'
complaint and information on oath before me,
of the said County, has this day made
J . 0 • Co oper
. a Justice of the said County,
Harry Ou=s__,,t=e=r'------ - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - -- - - - - - - - -- -
that
192 , in the said County, did
unlawfully possess and transport ardent spi ri ts , a P.:ainst the peace
of the said County, on the
16
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and d i gn ity of' the Commonwealth of Vir ginia .
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said.--- -- --
Harry Ouster
to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon - - -=
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to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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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. Harry Custer
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession of ardent spirits
50 gallons mash
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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RcPr-box7-022
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Custer
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
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 Decemb er term,
1931, upon their oaths do presen t that Harry Hartma n, on or about
Decemb er 25, 1931, in said county , did unlawf ully have in his
posses sion about five gallon s of ardent spirits (home brew),
a gainst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia.
This indictm ent is found on the testimo ny of John L.
Logan and W. T. Rexrod e, witnes ses sworn in Court and sent before
l the grand jury to give eviden ce.
�Arrest Warrant
Commonwealth of Virginia, I T W't•
Rockingham County,
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a Constable of said County:
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to
apprehend and bring before, me or so
other J~ ti9e-e-f. tg.e said County, the body of the said
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and not leave h ence without leave of the said Court, to answer the chari;e in this warrant, or to await the
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mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully
in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one __
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and
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And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command! you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to seartch the house, place, baggage, boat or
vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and
other things apparently possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, 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 disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this war,..rant
showing all acts and things done thereunder, with ~ particular stiatement and sufficient description of th_e
things seized and the name of the pe~n in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as re-
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�WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT
SPIRITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
~- If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seize•~,
the Magistra.te shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return, fc,r
the hearing of said return. If no claimant appe~!",
the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeit eJ:l
to CommonweaLth. Any person claiming any
same must fi~e a written claim stating particular!
the character and extent of his interest therei ,
whereupon the Magistrate shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to th e
Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may b ,
for determination, and declare the unclaimed a yticles forfeited.
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If still, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and u se ' ,
or mash or other substance capable of \>eing use ,
in the manufaoture of Ardent Spirits, be seized,
the mash (after taking a sample) shall be de1
stroyed, and the facts and articles seized reporte
to the Prohibition Director and Commo'\'
wealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant an4
proper return will be a sufficie_nt notice and r eport.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of
as in No. 1 above.
tomobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, th
Ardent Spirits and containe rs shall be preserve
and the vehicle shall be delivered to the Sergeant
of the City, the facts reported to the Prohibition
Director and Commonwealth's Attorney an d
Ardent Spirits_ and containers disposed of as pro
vid ed in No. 1 ab ove. (A copy of this warrant and
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and by seizing the following described Ardent Spirits
and other things therein found (and arresting the
above named person found in possession thereof) and
by posting a true copy of this warrant and the retu r n
hereon on the
(Here ll\Y place, house, room. boat.
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No claim of ownership or interest in any of the
said things sei zed having been filed herein in compliance with the law, the srune are hereby adjudge:d
/ and declared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Commonwealth.
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The following named officers and' peA:sono assisted
re in the execution of this warrant:
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Written claim of owner:ship or interest having been
filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this
warrant, the said claim and t h e things in the claim
particularly described, a re hereby certified to the
. .......... . ...... Court of t his .. ____________ for de/ termin a tion' and the said things unclaimed are h er eby
f adjudged a n d decla red con fisca t ed and forfeited to
th e Comm onwea1th.
Given und er m y han d this .. .• . ·- -··----·, .. day of
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Ti t le of Magistrate.
4. A cop:r of this w a rrant and th e return thereo .
must be posted a t t he front door of the hou se, o
on the door of t he r oom , or on the p remises a
the place the Ardent Spirits m ay be foun d .
See Sections 21 1-2, 22 , 23, 23
Acts of Assembly, 1918, P age 578.
1-2,
57 an d 57
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1 being transported in veh icle, boat or b aggage, it i s to
be returned to the jur isdict ion f om which issued . If
issued for Ard en t Spirits so t ransported, i t can \,e
executed in any p art of the State, and re turn ed t o
any justice in any cou nty or ci ty th rou g h which
they were ca r ri ed .
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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. Harry Hartman
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits-5 gallons homebrew
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-031
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Hartman
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF !WCKINGHAM , to-wit :
In the Circui t Court of sai'd County :
The grand jurors in and for the oody of said
county of Rockingham and now attenai ng said court at its
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Februa ry term, 1926, upon their . oa ths do presen t that
Ha~ry ·Higgen s, within -one year next prior to the finding
of . this indict men t, in the s a id county of Rockingham, did
unlawf ully manufa ctu~e. sell, offer; k eep, store and_ expose
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for s a le, g ive away, transp ort, dis pense , soli c it, advert ise
and receive orders for · ardent spirits , agai1~ t the peace
and dignity of the Commonwealth of Vi r g inia.
The jurors afores aid upon their oaths afores a id
do further presen t that Harry Higgen s, within one year next
pr ior to the fi ndi n g of t his i nd ict ment, in the s a id count y
of Rocking ha m, did unlawf ully have in his posse s sion arde nt
spirits , a gainst the peace and di gnit y .of the Commonwealth
of Vir g ini~.
And the juror s a f ore s aid upon thei r oaths aforesaid do f urther presen t that Harry Hi ggens, within one year
next prior to the finding of t h is i nd ic t rnent, i n the. said
count y of Rocking ham, did unlawf ully receiv e ardent s pirits,
a ga inst the pe ace a nd di gni t y of the Co nmomv ealth of Vir gini a .
Th is i ndictment is found on the testimo n~ of J. E .
Werner a nd G. F. Bowman , witness es sworn in court a nd sent bef ore the g rand j ur y to g ive etiden ce.
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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
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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. Harry Higgins
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1926
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Higgins
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COM1.10NJE \.LTH O1 VI RGI NI A,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGH [, to - wit :
I n the Ci r cu it Court of said County :
The jur ors of the Common v:re 1 th of Virgi n i a in a nd f or
t he body of s a i d co unt y of Rockingham an d now a t t endi ng s a id
Cou_t e t i t s Augu st term , 1930 , upon t hei r oaths do present t ha t
Harry I i ggins , on Augu st 9 , 1930 , i n s aid coun t y , d i d unl avr ully
have i n h i s possession seventy bot t l es of (home brew ) ardent
s pir its ,
gai nst the pe a ce an d di gn ity of t he Comro.onwe 1th of
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(c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain
H ere describe vehicle, auto, wagon , carriage, b uggy, boat, baggage or what not
by one ........................................................................................................................................................................................ .
H ere g ive name . or describe as in fa] above
And there being reasonable cause for such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you,
with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein desig•
nated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found ,
and also any person resisting, impeding, 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 disposed of and dealt with
according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular
statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and
the return thereof, as required by law.
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If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized,
the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10
nor more than 30 days from the date of return,
for the hearing of said return. If no claimant
appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be
forfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating,
particularly the character and extent of his interest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall
certify the warrant, written claim and articles
claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as
the case may be, for determination, and declare
the unclaimed articles forfeited.
2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters,
or any appliance connected with a still and used,
or mash or other substance C!l,pable of being used, in the manufacture of .::Ardent Spirits, be
seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be
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ported to the Prohibition Commissioner and
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notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above.
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thereof) a nd by posting a true copy of this warrant
and the re turn hereon on the _____________________ _
Here say place, house. room, boat,
auto or Baggage, or a s case may be
as front door of house, door of room or premises
Description of Arde-nt Spirits and other things
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No claim of ownership or interest in any of. the
said things seized having b een filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged
and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth.
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been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in
the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ______ ___ :_ ______ Cour-t of this ________ _
for determination, and the said things unclaimed
are h ereby adjudge d and declared confiscated
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must be posted at the front door of the house, or
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the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the vehicle shall be delivered to the
Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the
Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's
Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of
this warra:nt and proper return will be a sufficient report.)
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to be re.turned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transpor.ted, it
can be executed in any part oJ the State, and returned to any justice in any oo un ty or city through
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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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. Harry Higgins
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession-70 bottles
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-052
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Higgins
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Higgins
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_090
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929 , did unlawfully have in their posse s sion about a
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Higgins and Elmer Higgins
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
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RcPr-box7-081
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Higgins
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/71e26ec199762628ce247e43ba3cc2a0.pdf
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia in
and for the body of s a id county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their
oaths do present that Harry Hitt, on September 5, 1930,
in said county, unlawfully did operate an automobile while
under the influence o.f ardent spirits, against the peace
and di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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. Harry Hilt
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence; (plea)asked for dismissal of case
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-053
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Hilt
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_023.pdf
3525c741952b22ebc3b0402e7e7bd1bd
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Hoorn
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902
Subject
The topic of the resource
Child Abuse
Description
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Defendant charged with abusing a child.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_023
Hoorn
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_028.pdf
157372b129663d6471d9d025b72f6331
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Hoover
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1902
Subject
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Unknown
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unknown offense.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_028
Hoover
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/13d18a942a7fd90f1f7783c2a375ffd2.pdf
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STATE OF VIRGINIA,
COUNi:'Y OP ROCK! GRAM, to -wit:
I n the circu it co urt of Rocki ngh am Count y!'
~he grand juror s in and for the b ody of said count y
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Shifflett and Edward Bowen
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
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chemical analysis receipt
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1921
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RcPr-box2-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Bowen
Shifflett
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM , to-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in
and for the body of the county of Rockingham, a nd now attending said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their
oaths present that Harry Shuler, on or about October 3,
1930, in said county, did unlawfully have i n his possession
about two and one-half gallons of ardent s p irits, against
the peace and di gnity of t he Commonwealth of Virgi nia.
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W. E. Lucas a nd Samuel Heltzel, witnesses s worn in Court
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the £/rge is fi ally disposed of or until it is
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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.
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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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Shuler
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession of ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-081
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shuler
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/2e542d91a24d46b2718e4b0bbdec6a52.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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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. Harry Shuler
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Information
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Information
Information for violation
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-082
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Shuler
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_103-commonwealth-v-harry-spitzer.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1907
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Harry Spitzer
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_004_103
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Spitzer
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Harry Whitmere
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-054
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Whitmere
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/83e55dc60b20b102adde3764002a5120.pdf
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Commonwealth of Virginiat
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in and for the
body of the County of Rockingh am, and now attendin g the Circuit
Court of said county ,jtFt>Y T9fi:1i<?P i iTTffir hlsl~r, that Harry Willey
wi thin one year next pr ior to the finding of this indictne nt , i n
said county , did unlawfu lly ma.n ufacture , sell , offer , keep , store
and expose for sale , give away , transpo rt , dispense , solicit ,
advertis e and receive orde r s for ardent spirits ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harry Willey
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1918
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RcPr-box1-047
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Willey
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_043.pdf
de9f4aaff271a2f16008ff9cf331353d
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harvey Hensley
Date
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1900
Subject
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Unknown
Description
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_043
Hensley
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/cb596e8ce205f9ee6837b2907ae34f1c.pdf
ed0b75d257c91a2508ca691bb84e83dd
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COUNTY OF ROCI:.IHGH .' , to-w it:
In the Circ uit Co ur t of s a id Coun ty:
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Vir ginia .
'l 'he ju rors afore said upon t heir oa t h s a fo r esaid do
year next
f urthe r p r esen t that Harv ey .. etterm s..n with in one
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prio r to the findi ng of th i s indic trren t in the sa
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w.i. thou t
conn ected wi t h and used in the o_perat ion of a st ill,
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havi ng the same r e gist er e d as requ ired b y law , again
pe ace and dign i t y of t he Commo nwea l th of Virg inia.
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The Court instructs the jury that be:fore the Commonwealth
would be entitled to ask for a finding of guilty on the ground
t hat t he de f endant unlawfully had ardent spirits i n hi e po ee s-
ion, &t would be necessary, under the evidenee in the case, that
the jury should b e s a tisfied beyond a r as onable doubt t hat the
dete n~ant h d suc h liquor (the
ame being less than one pint) in
hie po sse s ion f or t he purpose of sale.
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As to the ch r .~e in t h~ s e cond MUnt in t h
indictment in
whi ch the de fe n ant i s sp ecially char ged with having i n his -posse s sion distill i ng apparatu•, t e rmenters, and ~o forth, the queetion
of f act is for the jury to determine, first, whether the apparatua
recognized as intended f or the purpose of distilling wa s in the
poaee s ion of the de fe nd nt, and , s cond , whet h r or not any of
the b.a rrela found about the premise s of the de f en ant h a
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ession of the defendant,
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v erdict of not guilty.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harvey Ketterman
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-018
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Ketterman
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_030.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harvey Liskey
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1849
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, and ill treat.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_030
Liskey
Roadcap
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_056.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Harvey M. Jordan
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1866
Subject
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Selling Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without license. Nolle Prosequi
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_016_056
Jordan
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_149-commonwealth-v-harvey-riggleman.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1909
Title
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Commonwealth v. Harvey Riggleman
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_005_149
Fitzwater
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