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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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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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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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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
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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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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </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.
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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
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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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severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonweal th arising under this recognizance with
coup~netached from the bonds of {µis St~te, to the use of the Commonweal th of Virginia if the said
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CITY OF HARRISONBURG, to-wit:
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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~t th the placin g of the same on the premise s; that he is not now nor
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
daily labor •
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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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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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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came before me ____ ~
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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
: the said
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of like good and lawful monev, to be
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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
any .
claim or right to discha rge any liability to the Common wealth arising under this r ecognizan
ce with
coupons
c ed fro~ the bonds of this State, to th e use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said·
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next
thereof, being the_LJ: :: ___ day o L - - - - - ~ - ______________ 192~ , at the Court-ho use
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These are therefore, in the name of th e C o mmon wealth of Virginia, to comma nd yo u forth with to
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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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
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Grant Eaton
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1926
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RcPr-box5-044
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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
OCKI :NGil.AM, t o-wit:
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 ,
withir
in th e
on e y ear n ext prior to the f i ndi1 g o
t h is i ndict ffient ,
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 .
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
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Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Commonwealth v. Grover and Gilbert Shifflett
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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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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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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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
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sum of TWO Hundred do lla rs, as sur ety ,
the sum of $10 0.00 as sur etie s,
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cha ttel s, lan ds and tene men ts
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for the use of the Commonwealth ren der
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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
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con cer nin g a cer tain misdemeanor of whi
sai d Cou rt, the n thi s obl iga tion
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
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who stands charged with and indicted f'or a f'elony
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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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Witness, J. F. BL.II. CICB UR.N', Cler le of our saicl Coiirt, a t the Conrt House, the
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cind there this Writ.
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Witn ess, J. F. BL.11 .CKB U.RN , Clerk of our
14,9. .... th year of the Com monw ertlth .
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and there this Writ.
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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 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
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
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
RcPr-box2-023
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
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 -
th e ] rohi b itio n laws of the Sommon .; ealth
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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
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
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
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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October term , 1 92 , u on th e i r oaths d o p rese nt t ha t Grov er
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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
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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
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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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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True Bi l l :
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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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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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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. Grover Fink
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1929
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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
· · ······· .······ ·· ···- ···T············ · ·· ·····
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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and State:
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~ / i ' d e s c r i b e the place, house,
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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
if
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 '/ · · ·
·AL_ _ ;h' ...........
rny
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· · · · · · · · · · · · · · .1.'£ · · · · · ·· · · · ·-· · · · · · · · ·-· · · · ·
Title of Magistrate
�I.
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.
0
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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'Pl~
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Exec~
of
-the withiiyvar rant this ____
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7 _____ clay
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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Virginia
Comm o nw e~
e~ under
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7-__t;_____ day of
d ~T;tl• ·--
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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llisdemeanor
(Pro. )
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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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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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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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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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_046
Brown
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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
Virginia.
This indictmen t is found on the testimony
or
J. T.
long , Chas. Beall, Wilson Clatterbuc k, and R. J. Weave/, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand jury to give
evidence.
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Commonweal th
v) Indictment
Guy Dickerson
Misdemeanor
October term, 1930
A True Bill:
Foreman
D. W. Earman
Commonwealth's Attorney
l
�Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
I
themse-lv s o be indebteq,'f'o the Com · nwealth of Virginia each in
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................................................ Dollars, ($ ........... : ............................. ),
to be levied of their respective go0ds and chattels, lands and tenements, for the ase of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and _they
their homestead exemption to their re-
"-! 9 .............. ,-and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further
heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
charged, and be bound under said recognizance until th _
is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; other-
��Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
~ BE IT_ RE~MBERED, that on the '.1/."2 ..day of.~
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of the s:~
(J. P. or Bail Commissione r)
unty of Rockingha m,
themselves to be indebted to the Commonw ealth of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of th eir resp ective goods and clnttels, lands and ten e ments, for the :ise of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance ; yet upon this con~
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ounty, at the Courthouse of said County, on th ~ . .;.:L ~ '.day of the
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charged, and be bound under said recognizan ce until th~
ge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz~n ce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to
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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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Given under my hand and seal this .....d~.... ..day of...~ ..., in the year 19..t.5...0 ..... .
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�STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM. TO-WIT:
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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
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. Guy Dickerson
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box8-041
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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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 ,
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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
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th e grand jury to give evidence .
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
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That the Defendant found guilty and fined
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before ..........................................................................
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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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<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. Guy Lam and Leon Grim
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession
receive
transport
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1929
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RcPr-box7-083
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Grim
Lam
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_048.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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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Title
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Commonwealth v. Guy Nave
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1850
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery 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_048
Crist
Nave
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1892
Title
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Commonwealth v. Guy Webster
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Attempted Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_001_073
Larry
Webster
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COMMON\' .uALTH 0:!.<1 VL GD IA ,
COUNTY OF ? OCKD GF.AM, to-wit :..
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the Circuit Court of said County:
The gra d juro s in a 1d for the body of said County
of Rocking h a m and now attending said Court at its December term ,
19G4 , t1po.n their oaths do pre s ent that H.
H
Rhodes, wi thin one
year ne x t prior to the f i nding of this indictment, in the said
collnty of Rockingham , did llnlawf ully manufactt1re , sel 1 , off er ,
keep , store and expose for sale, g ive awaJ , trans p ort, dispense,
solicit, advertise ·nd recelve orders for ardent spi rits,
against the peace _n
dig11ity ot the Co.monwealth of Vi rginia .
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The ·urors af oresaid upon the ir oaths afores a id do
further presen t that H.
• Rh od es , within one year nex t prior
to the f L1di ng of t his indictme 1t , in the said County of Rocking ham , did unlawfu lly have in h is possession ardent spirits ,
g gainst the
eace and digni t
of the Commonweal th of Virginia.
nd the jurors afores aid upo ri their oa ths afore said
ao
further present that H. lL
h odes, within one year nex t pti or
to the fi1illing of t his indictment , in the said county of Rockingr
ham, did unlawfully receive ardent spirits, at:sain st the peace
and dignit
of the Co monwealth of Virginia .
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his indict nent is found on the testimony of John Funk,
and W. T . Rexroa. e , w itnesse · sw orn i n court a nd sent
before th~ ~rand jur
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COMMONWEA L TH OF VIRGINIA
R OCKINGHAM Co
These are therefore, in the name· of the Commonwea lth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appre-
to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonweal th, on the examination touching the said offence.
Given under my hand and seal this_A_ _ _ _ day of
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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. H.E. Rhodes
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
1924
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit :
In t he Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and f or t h e body of said county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its August term,
1928, upon their oaths do present that H. E. Sandridge, on or
about M.11,y 14, 1928, in said county of Rockingham, did unlawfully
operate an automobile while under the influence of ardent spirits,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of Lester
Beydler, Hensel Riddleberger, and ______ Simmers, witnesses
sworn in Court and sent before the gra nd jury to give evidence.
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to the ColDI!lon eel th of Virginia , in the sum o f Five Hundre d noJ.lar ...
c esn oaiJ. , good and lawful m~mey of tt..e United s tates , . hich has
oeen dep osi tea. with me , ·to be respective ly m~de end levie d of nis
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next t e rm thereof at 1 0 a . m. at 'the court House thereo ·, v,rhicn is
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competent Court , then this re cognizance shBll be null ana void ,
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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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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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<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. H.E. Sandridge
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1928
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COMMON':1!E LTH O VIRG I NI A,
CO HTY O ROCKUJGHAL , t o-wit:
I n the Cir cuit Cour t of said Com1ty :
The gr and j urors in an d. for the bod_y of said County
of _ ock i n gham and no w attend_ing sa i d Court a t i~-s June term ,
19 24 , upon their oaths do present that H. H. Hundley, with in
one ye ar next prior to the findi na of th is i ndictment, i n the said
Comjty of Ro ck i n gham. a.id un lawfully- manufact ure, se ll, offer,
keep, store and expo se for
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s ive away , transport, dispens e,
solicit, advertise and receive orders f or ardent spirits, a ga i n st
t he p ea ce and di gn ity of the Cornmonvmal th of Vir gi n i a .
The jur ors afores a i d upon the ir oaths aforesaid do
f ur t her present thatH .1!. H,mdley, within one year nex t pr ior to
the findin g of thi s i ndic tment , in the sai d County of Rock i n gham ,
di d unla , ,- ful l y ha,.~e i n h i s posse s s ion arde nt s pirits , aga i nst
the p eace and di gnity of the Commonwealth of Vir i nia .
And the jurors a fore sai d upon the ir oa t~s afor es a id
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di enity of t he Commonwealth o f Vi r .i nia .
Th is i nd ictme nt is found on t h e test i mony of C. D.
Ritenour , witnesse s sworn i n court and sent b efore the gr and jury to give ev idence .
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and decla r ed confis ca ted an d fo rfeited to the Com·
m onwea lth.
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wa r rant the said cla im and th e things in the claim
particul;rly de scrib ed, ar e her eb y certified to the '
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termina tion and th e said thin gs unclaimed are hereby
adjudged a nd decla red confisca ted and forfei ted to
the Commonwealth.
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. NOTE--Unless wa r ra nt issued for Ard en t Spirits
being tran sported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to
be r eturned to th e jurisdiction from which issued. If
iss ued for A rdent Spirits so transported, it, can be
executed in any pa rt of the Sta te, and returned to
any justice in any coun ty or city through which
th ey w ere carried.
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for the reaso ns herei nafte r st at ed in th e
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and State :
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That Arde nt Spiri ts are being unl awfu lly
manu factu red, sold, k ept , store d, posse ssed,
held, used
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bein g u sed, in the manu factu re of Arde nt
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�AFFIDAV IT FOR A WARRAN T TO SEARCH
FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC.
Commonwe alth of Virginia
vs.
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County or City
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Name
Court of the .. ..
Virginia, this ....
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�Arrest Warrant
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COMMONWEAL TH OF VIRGINIA, }
TO WIT :
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY,
e said County, did
These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - - - - - to answer the said co
mon
int and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required to sum-
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to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence.
Given under my hand and seal t h i s ~ d ay of
No.38
·n the year 19L1/
��In the Name of the Commonw ealth of Virginia:
To th~ Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting:
You. a re hereby c01nm,anded to sum,mon ... .
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to appenr before t h e Judge of the Circuit Cou,rt of Rockingham County, at the Coz.1,rt
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.J§ . . .. .dcty of
HoiMe thereof, at 10 o'clock, a . m ., on the..
to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Conunonweal th bef ore the Grnnd Jury
who sta nds ch·a rged with and indicted f or a f elony m,isclemeanor .
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and there this Writ.
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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
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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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<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. H.H Hundley
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
Date
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1924
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RcPr-box4-019
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Hundley