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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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Commonwealth v. Henry Mauzy
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1834
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_011_001
Mauzy
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_017.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Miller
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1853
Subject
The topic of the resource
Forgery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with forging an order and for uttering and attempting to employ the same as true.
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_017
Miller
-
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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
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An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Commonwealth v. Henry Miller
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1853
Subject
The topic of the resource
Forgery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with forging an order. Not Guilty
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_014_020
Kyle
Miller
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_022.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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
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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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Miller
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1853
Subject
The topic of the resource
Forging an order
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An account of the resource
Defendant charged with forging an order. Guilty
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
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Criminal
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Ccr002_014_022
Miller
Nicholas
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Morris
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1889
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Trespass
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor trespassing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_019_058
Morris
-
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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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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Nave, etc.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1821
Subject
The topic of the resource
Shooting livestock
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with shooting livestock and assault. Not a True Bill.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_007_052
March
Nave
-
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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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
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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Format
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Henry Ougst
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1828
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
Rights
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_009_052
Ougst
-
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A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
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Format
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Henry Pence Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1811
Subject
The topic of the resource
Receive loan
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with illegally, corruptly, take, and receive loan.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_002_037
Pence
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_040.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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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.
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Henry Pence Jr.
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1811
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with retailing spirituous liquors without license.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_040
Pence
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_103.pdf
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Pence Jr.
Date
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1810
Subject
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Unlawfully accept loan
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawfully accepting a loan.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_103
Pence
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_014.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
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Perkey
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1813
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Muster Day
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawful gaming on the day of Major Kirttys Battalion Muster. Not guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_003_014
Perkey
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_041.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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Rader, Isaac Cook, and John Tusiney
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1891
Subject
The topic of the resource
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with stealing. Guilty
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_020_041
Cook
Rader
Tusiney
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_018.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
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. Henry Raines
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1876
Subject
The topic of the resource
Murder
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with murder.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_019_018
O'Donnel
Raines
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_040.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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
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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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Raines
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1869
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony assault with a gun and murder.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_017_040
O'Donnell
Raines
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_008_240-commonwealth-v-henry-rexrode.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
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1922
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Henry Rexrode
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony seduction.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Seduction
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA ,
COUNTY OF ~OCKINGHAM, to-wit:
I n the Circui t Court of said County :
The grand jurors in and for the body of said county of
Rock i ngham, an d n ow a ttendi ng said Court at its Oc t obe r t erm,
1925, upon t heir oaths do presen t that Henry Rhodes , who was here tof ore on the 13th day of March, 1924 ,· convic ted of violati ng t he
Pr ohi bi ti on laws of t he Commonweal th of--·Vir gini a, in the Cir c uit
Court of Rocking ham Count y, Virgi nia, and who then and there was
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sentenc ed to pay a fin e of fifty dollar s and to serve for a period
of one mont h in jail, did, within one year next prior to the
finding of this i ndictm ent, in the said county of Rocking ham,
unlawfu lly and felonio usly ma,nufac t ure , sell, offer, keep , store
and expose for sale, give away, dispen se , transpo r t , solici t, advertise and receive ord ers for ardent spirits , agains t the peace
a nd dignity of the Common wealth of Virg ini a.
The jurors afores aid upon t he ir oaths afores aid do
furthe r pr es en t that Henry Rhodes , who was he reto fore on the 13 th
day of March, 1924, convi ct ed of violati ng the Proh ib ition laws
of the Co mmonwealth of Virgin ia , in the Circui t Court of Rockin gham County , Virgin ia, and who then ani t here was sentenc ed to pay
a fine of f ifty dollar s and to serve f or a pe r i od of one month in
jail, d i d , within one ye a r next pri or to the finding of this indict ment, in the said county of Rocking ham , unlawf ully and felonio usly
have in his pos s ession ardent spirits , aga in st the peace and dignity
of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia .
And the jurors a f oresaid upon the i r oaths afores aid do
f urther presen t that Henry Rhodes , who wa s hereto fore on the 13th
day of March, 1924 , convic ted of violat ing the Prohib i tion laws
of the Commonwealth of Vir gi nia , in the Circui t Court of Rockin gham
County , Virgin ia , and who th en and there was sen t enced to pay a
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fine of fift y doll ars and to serv e f or a peri od
of one mont h in
jail , did, wi thin one year next prio r to the find
i ng of · this indict ment , in the said coun ty of Rock i ngham, unlaw
full y and
f elon i ot1sl y rece ive arde nt s,pir its, a gai n st
the peac e and dig nity
of t he Comm onwe alth of Virg in ia.
This indi ctme nt is foun d on the testi mon y of ✓
J. L. Dirt /
i ng and C. w. Dove , witn esse s swor n in Cour t and
sent befo re the
grand jury to give evid ence .
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Henry Rhodes
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October t erm, 1925
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flo mmonwealth
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Henry Rhode s
Charge to
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11 ymu f ind the acc t1sed, Hen ry Rhodes , not guil ty,
yoll will say so and no more .
I I yoll find him guilty of unlawflll transportation
of a rdent s9irits, as char ged in th e inaictment , t hen you
will say s o and f ix his p uni"'hment b' c onfinement in the
penit en tiary f or n ot less than one n or more than f ive ye ar s,
or, in your discretion by confi nement in ,ja il f or a peri od
of not le s s tha n six nor more than twe l ve month s, a nd by a
fine not exceeding ;t;ive hundred dollars.
11 yoJJ_ d o n ot find him f:Ui l ty of unlawful trans p o
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t i on of ardent spi rit s, as charge d in the ind ictment, but
guilty oi unlawfu ly rect iving or t1nl awfu l possession of
arden t sp iri s , as c'arged tnerein , having been previously
c onvivted as set Oll t in the indictment, then you. will say
so and a scertain his pu_._-r1 ishmen t b
co nt i n eme nt i n jail n ot
less than three months n or more than t welve months an d a
Iine n ot exceed ing f iv e hundre d dol l a rs.
�Charge to the Jury
Commonweal t h
v.
Henr y Rhodes
�IH THE C I~CUIT CO'JR'11 o:E rtOCKI.J ''RAM
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VIRGL:TIA
Co...fMO in~EALTH
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Henry Rhodes
Charge to the Jury.
Ii you fi nd the a ccused , Henry Rhod e s, no t gui lty ,
y ou will say so and no more.
If you find him g uilty as char ged in the indictment,
then y ou will say so and fix hi ' punishmen t by confinement in
the penitentiary f or no t le s tlD.an o.ne · nor more than i ive years,
or, i n your discretion, b,, confinement in jail f or a p eriod
o f n ot less tha n six mo nths n or mor e· t h an t welv e mon ths, and
by a fine no t exceedi ng fi ve hundred a.ollar s .
�Commonwea lth
V
Henry Rh odes
Charge to the jury.
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INSTRUCTION Bo. l.
The Court instru cts the jury that in all crimi nal cases the
defen dant's plea of not guilt7 raises a presum ption of innoce nce in
hia favor, whioh it is the dut7 of the Commonwealth, before it oan
ask for a oonvi otion, to overcome by eviden ce which estab lishes the
guilt of the accuse d beyond every reason able doubt , theref ore if the
~ury after hearin g the whole case enter tain any reason able doubt as
to the guilt ef the accuse d, it is their dut7 to find him not
guilty ; end the Court furthe r tells the jury that a reason able doubt
is that state of the case which after compa rison and consi derati on
of all the eviden ce, leaves the minds of the jurors in such condi tion
that they canno t say that they feel an abidin g convi ction to a moral
oerta int7 of the truth of the charg e.
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IBSTROCTION Bo. 1.
The Court instructs the jury that in all criminal oases the
defendant's plea of not guilty raises a presumption of innocence in
his favor, which it is the dut7 of the Commonwealth, before it oan
ask for a conviction, to overcome by evidence which establishes the
guilt of the aocueed beyond every reasonable doubt, therefore if the
jury after hearing the whole case entertain any reasonable doubt as
to the guilt of the accused, it is their duty to find him not
guilty; end the Court further tells the jury that a reasonable doubt
is that state of the case which after comparison and consideration
of all the evidence, leaves the minds of the jurors in such condition
that they cannot sa7 that they feel an abiding conviction ~o a moral
certainty of the truth of the charge.
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��INSTBU.CTIOB No. 2.
!he Court instructs the jury that before the accused can be
oonvicted of any crime charged under the indictment in this case
the Commonwealth muet proTe beyond eTery reasonable doubt that the
oontenta of the oonteiner which the accused threw out of the
Strickler oar contained more than one-half of one per oent. of
alcohol by volume or would produce intoxication .
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eve from
the evid ence in this case that .. ·-~ --- .
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that upon disc over ing the same the threw the glas s jar
out of the oar" lfllt:
with the purp ose of free ing him self from any conn ectio
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s the ju17 that
4flll l act of thro wing the said arde nt spir it• out of
the oar would
con stitu te no offe nse char ged unde r the indi ctme nt,
and the jury
shou ld find the aoou eed not guil t7.
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BE IT REJ\fEMJ3ERED that on the __ ..I.3th __ day of_ ______ ;[~l,_y_ ________ _________ l!J2 5 ,----- ------
- -- --- - Henry_ Rhodes_ and __ v, ._ O. _Rhodes---- -- - --- -------------- -- --- - -- --- - ---- --- -- --came before me __ ___J..,_ _Vj.,_Xeiter___ a._ _Ju.ati..c.e_ ..a.f __tne_ ...naid. _.c.a.u~~- __________________ _
or',t1>6/¢'1<f county of Rockingham , and
severally and respcctiveil y acknowledged themselves to be in-
debted to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in manner and form following, tha.t is to say : the said
_______ Henry Rho dee __ - ___ - ___ - ___ _- ____ -- ___ - ____- __ _ - ___ - ____ - ____ - __ ___ jn the sum of
__FIVE_ HUNDRED __ ----- .. __ - __ - ___ - ___ - __ - ___- __ - __ - __ - __ - __ - __ - ___ -_ - -· _ - __ - _Dollars
good and lawful money of the United States, and the said ____V{_. __Q_. __Bb..o_de13_~ ----------------in the sum .o,f_ ____:E~~-IIJ!NPMP___ ~- --~----: __ _~ __..:-_Dollars of like good and lawful money, to be
r espectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising und er this r ecognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this Sta.te, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
________ ll~tt~]l_Bh_Qg~-'~------ - -- -------------- __ ___ _shall make default in the performance of the
conditions underwritten.
The condition of the above r ecogmzance 1s s uch that if the above bound _____________________ _
_____ _l.i!'.!!..~Y__~.?_c!.~!3.:-__ _______ ___ ______ ________ do
and shall personally appear before the Circuit
Court o.f Rockingham on the ____ I.a.t. __ da.y of the ____ nex.t.. __ ~---~---~---~- --~---~-~---Term,.lii/t
t hereof, being the _________ _day of_ ____ __ ______ ___ ______________ 192
, at the Court-house thereof,
and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia conceming a certain.Mi.s..dem.e.a.no.r_ wi1ereof the said __________ ll~nr.Y-_B.ll_Q.g.~..B.~-- ---- -- -- _____ ______ ___ ____ __stands charged, and shall not
depart thence without the leave of said Court, theu the above recognizance sh all be void and of no
effect, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
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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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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. Henry Rhodes
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Felony; Indictment
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Felony
Indictment
Related to Strickler case
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1925
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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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1890
Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Rogers
Subject
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Felony
Theft
Description
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_001_040
Lang
Rodeffer
Rogers
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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
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Commonwealth v. Henry Rowland
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. Not guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_006_019
Rowland
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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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1906
Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Shifflett
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_004_082
Mowberry
Shifflett
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_049.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. Henry Shifflett
Date
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1854
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_014_049
Bush
Shifflett