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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1912
Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Shirkey
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
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Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_006_202
Garber
Shirkey
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Henry Shoemaker
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1840
Subject
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Not keeping the road in good condition
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping public roads in good condition.
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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_012_017
Shoemaker
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Smallwood
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of ardent spirits
physician letter
relsease letter Section 4952 of Code of Virginia
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
1932
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RcPr-box10-019
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_055.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Sofland and Job Cowger
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1866
Subject
The topic of the resource
Selling Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without license. Nolle Prosequi
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_016_055
Cowger
Sofland
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_059.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
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Ulster
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1814
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Battery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and battery. 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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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_003_059
Flowers
Ulster
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_018.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
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Ulster (Utzler)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1817
Subject
The topic of the resource
Threat
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with threatdening to beat, wound, maim, kill or do bodily hurt.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_005_018
Ulster
Utzler
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_039.pdf
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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
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Webster
Date
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1850
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming with cards at the stable of Andrew Houck of the town of Harrisonburg. Not Guilty
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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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Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_039
Houck
Webster
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_035.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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Henry White
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unknown
Description
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_035
White
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/bf15f7f9557fe2e32fc7d47930aa296d.pdf
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the
body of the County of Rockingham, and now attending the Circuit
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in the said Coun ty , on th e 6th day Ja.n . 1917,did unlawfully make an
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affidav it ;ait that he t he said Henry Jilliams , being sworn by the said
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the \,ardent spiri:ts the:zL and there received by him, the said Henry
wil liams , fr om the Southern Express Company and consigned to him, t he
s aid Henry Williams , were brought into the state on his written order,
whereas the the said affidavit in truth and in fact was fa.lse and untrae as to the part wherein he said" that the ardent spirits so re ceive d by me v,ere brought into the s•ate on my written order",
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Dublin Core
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Henry Williams
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
1917
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RcPr-box1-031
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Williams
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_068.pdf
599cbbbdfadbda0554ef97b7d4c451b1
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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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>
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. Henry Winger
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1805
Subject
The topic of the resource
Not keeping sign post
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with not keeping a sign post.
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_068
Winger
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/5d972700d10987a2e76ea7e7f539f056.pdf
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COLIHO NJE UiTH OF VI Rv I NI ,
COUH TY OF ROCK INGHAM, to-w it:
In the Circ uit Cou rt of said Coun ty :
said cotl nty of
The gran d juro rs i n and for the body of
g said Cou rt at its Dec edle r ter m,
~ oc k i ngham and now atte ndin
Hen sel Roge rs, Floy d
1924 , up on the ir oat hs do p re sent that
wit h i n one y ear next
Hitt , Art hur Coff ~ya nd Willi a St anle y,
, in the said coun ty
pr ior:- to the find ing of t bis i1w.i ct ment
e , sel l, offe r , k eep ,
of Roc king ham, di d unla wfu lly manu fa ctur
spo rt , disp ense ,
st ore and expo se for sale , .: i ve ,a way , tran
r arde nt sp ir its ,
s ol ici t, adv erti se ~nd rece i ve ord ers fo
onw eal th of Vi rgin ia .
agai ns t the peac e· · nd dign it y of the Comm
esa i d do
~he juro rs afo r esai d up on thei r oa t hs afor
d Hitt , r t h ur Coff ey ,
f urth er _pre sent 'tha t I ense l Roge r s , Jl1loy
prio r to the find ing
anc. Willia m Sta11 le y , with i n one y ear next
of Rock ingh am , d.i d unof this ind i ctme nt , i n the said co un ty
spi rit s , aga i nst the
law full y have i n thei r _poss e ssio n ar d ent
Virg inia .
_peace and dign ity of the Comm onw ealt h of
afor es a id
nd t he juro rs af ore said upo n thei r oa ths
rthu r Coff ,ey ,
Floy d Hitt ,
do f"ur the r pres ent that Hens e l Rog er s ,
x t pr ior to the find ing
and Willi am Stan ley, wi t hin one year ne
of Rock ingh am , did unoi this i ndic t men t , in the sa id coun ty
the pe ace and dign i ty
l aw:tully rece i v e arde nt s p irit s, aga inst
of t h e Com onw ealth of Virg inia .
y of J·ohn S. fu.nk ,
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William Stanley
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Commonweal th' s Attorne,
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, } TO WIT :
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and nformioon oa
before me,
, a Constable of said County:
of the said County, has this day made
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to appree or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said- - - - - --
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other u ti e of the said ~unt y, the body of the said
to answ er the said comp laint and to
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a Constable of said County:
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. Hensel Rogers, Floyd Hitt, Arthur Coffey and William Stanely
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
1924
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RcPr-box4-038
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Coffey
Hitt
Rogers
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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. Heppy Keller
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
public intoxication
hanwritten letter (house of Virignia delegates)
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
1922
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
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RcPr-box2-031
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Keller
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/f5484896833f349c6391749bfbae0bde.pdf
e58482083b46b41eaf05ef95454c1611
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CO:MMONWEALTH OF VIP.GINIA,
COUNTY OF P.OCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circui t Court of said County :
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said c·ounty of P.ockin gham, did unlawf nlly manufa cture, sell,
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spirits , agains t ~ he peace and dignit y 01 the Commo nwealth of
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finding of this indict ent, in the said county of P.ockin gham,
did 1111lawf ully have in his posse s sion ardent s pirits, agains t
the peace and dignity of the Commo nwealth of Virgin ia.
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findi ng of this indictm ant, i n the s a id c ounty of P.ockin gham,
did unlawf ully receive ardent sp irit s , a gainst t ne peace and
dignity of the Commo nwealth of Virgin ia.
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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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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Herbert Dean
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
Found not guilty
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
1926
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>)
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RcPr-box5-042
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Dean
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/82b0fcf58906798747b59ab96006c81c.pdf
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to the fin i Lg of t h i s i n ictmen:t , i n the sai d county of Rocki ngham ,
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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
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. Herbert Dean
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
not guilty
posession ardent spirits
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box8-036
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Dean
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/1c53c73a070f3762fb8eaa40bd3d1a79.pdf
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COMMONWEAI/L'H OF VIRGIHIA ,
County of Rockingham, to-wit ,
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of said County of Rockingham an d now attending said Court at its June term, 1924, llpon
their oaths do present that Herbert .Hensl~y and Jess e Hensley, within
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advert ise and receiv e order s for ardent spirits, against the peace
and dignity of the Co.r.mionwealth of VirgL~ia.
The juro r s a f oresaid upo n their oaths a foresaid do fllrther
pre sent that Herbert Hensley and Jesse Hensley, within one year next
p:c ior t o the finding of this indictment in the said County of Rockin g-
ham, did unla wfull y have in their possession ardent spirits,
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the peace and digni ty of the Gommonwealth of Virgi nia •
.And t h e jur ors aforesaid upon their oaths. aforesaid do further
pres ent that Her bert Hensley and Jesse Hensley , within one year next
prio r to the finding of thi s indictment , in the said County of Rocking ham , did unl~wfully receive ardent s pirit s , against the peace and
dignity of the Commo nweal t h of Virgi nia .
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Herbert Hensley
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of still
Still
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
1924
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RcPr-box4-017
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Hensley
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
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In t h e Circuit Court of said County:
The grand juro r s in a nd for t he body of sa id county
of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its August term ,
1928 , upon their oat hs do present that Herman Collier and
Ru ssell Collier, did, within one ye ar next prior to the find ing if this i ndictment in t h e said county of Rockingham ,
unlawfully receive , transport, and receive ardent spirits,
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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
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
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Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Herman Collier and Russell Collier
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession
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
1928
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box7-017
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUJ\TTY OF ROCKINGH.Al[, to-w it:
In the Circu it Court of said Count y:
The grand juror s in and for the body of said count y
of Rockingham and now atten ding said Court at its Augu st
term, 1928, upon their oaths do prese nt that Herman Eye,
on or about June 25, 1928, in said count y of Rocki ngham ,
did unlaw fully opera te an autom obile while under the influen ce of arden t s pirit s, again st the peace and digni ty
of t he Commonwea lth of Virgi nia.
This indic tmen t is found on t he testim ony of T. J.
Breed en, Frank Coffm an, and c. R. Fawle y, witne sses sworn
in Court and sent befor e the grand jury to give evide nce.
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to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonweal th, on the examination touching the said offence.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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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. Herman Eye
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not 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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RcPr-box7-026
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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
COUNTYOR ROCKINGHAM,
to-wit:
In the Circuit
Court
The jurors
Rockingham,
term,
of said
County:
in and for
and now attending
1931, uuon their
oaths
the body of the County of
said
court
do present
on or about
the 14th day of September,
feloniously
and unlawfully
ner,
against
at its
did kill
the peace and dignity
that
1931,
and slay
October
Herman Sandy,
in said
County,
one A. A. Tur-
or the Commonwealth of
Virginia
This indictment
John Trumbo,
Fawley,
court
is found on the testimony
s. w. Trumbo,
Harry Trumbo,
s.
Rlunion
and Jesse
Moyers,
and sent
before
the grand
jury
A.
J){c.
Runion,
witnesses
to give
of
C.R.
sworn in
evidence.
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HERMAN SANDY
A FELONY
.. True Bill
V
D. U. Earman, Com. Atty.
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vs
CHARGETO THE J1JRY
H:ERMANS1.NDY
If you find
will
the accused,
not guilty,
you
say so and no more.
If
you find
him guilty
you will
say so and fix
tentiary
for
five
Herman Sandy,
years,
period
by both
not
a period
or,
such fine
punishrrent
of not
in your
exceeding
his
as charged
less
discretion,
one year
than
indictment,
by confinement
one year
not
then
in the peni-
nor more than
by confinement
or by fine
and imprisonment.
in the
in jail
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for
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a
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highways
vehicle
unless
shall
it
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is
the
jury
of sufficient
drive
from the
Sandy,
violated
death
was caused
gently
operating
it
is the
law of this
width
the
driver
of a motor
to drive
when overtaking
court
further
evidence
in this
the foregoing
thereby,
his
then
automobile.
another
in overtaking
tells
case
stetyte,
half
of the
on such side
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applicable
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that
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impracticable
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that
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their
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witnesses
the weight
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the r elc.1tionship
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of this
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if
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INSI'RUGT ION
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IS ESTABLISHijD
BY THE COMMONRALTH
ANY
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1931
Title
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Commonwealth v. Herman Sandy
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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JMU Libraries
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CCR001_011_005
Sandy
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CO iIONWE.ALTH OF VIRGI NIA,
COUNTY OF ROCICTNGH II. , t o-wit:
I n the Circuit Court of s ai d County :
The grand juror s of th e Commonwealth i n and fo r t he body
of s aid count y of Rock ingham. an d now at t end ing said Court at its
Apr il term, 1930 , up on their oaths do present that "Hic k" Cart..dwe ll,
within one y ear next pri or t o the findi ng of t h is indic tment , in
the s a i d county of Ro cki ngha m, d i d unlawfully r e ce ive and have in
h i s p osse ss ion ard ent sp irit s , a gai ns t the pe a ce an d di gn ity of
t he Commonwealth of Vi r g inia .
Th is i ndictment is f ound on the t e stimony of
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man , bonh_ long , a nd D.
s.
F . New-
• Sh if · le tt ~ witnes se s sworn in Court
and sen t before the grand jury to g iv e ev i dence .
�P oss
Com
v ) Ind ictme nt
"H ick" Caldwell
Mi sd.Bmeanor
pril term , 1930
True Bill:
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D. W. _t1.; a rman
Common weal th's Att o rney
�Commonwealth of Virginia,
Rockingham County, To- Wit:
(J. P. or Bail Commissioner)
to be levied of their resp ective goods and clnttels, lands and
wealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition:
That if the said ....
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charged, and be bound under said recognizance until the charge is finally disposed of or until it is
declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:i.nce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Hick Caldwell
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
posession ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
Rights
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Identifier
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RcPr-box8-025
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Caldwell
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource.
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Hinton Caldwell
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not 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
1923
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box2-053
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Caldwell