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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. J. Kyle
Date
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1812
Subject
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Non-attendance
Juror
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Defendant charged with non-attendance as juror.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_073
Kyle
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
Couhty of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of ' 't:b.e····codiincihwe~'i~{ji of Virginia / ' in and for the
.body of the County of Ro9 inghaf ' t and now attending the Circuit
a~i s Jul
erm 1917
Court of said county ,/UPON. THEI OATH~ PRE~ENT, that J . R. puffenb er er
i n the s a id c ounty , did here tofore s i nce the fir s t day of Novembe · .
191 6 , t o- wit , on t he 9t h day of June
, 191 7 , unl ai ful l rece ive .
end ac ce pt delive ry of ardent s ir i ts fro m t he Adams
EA-press
Com an , a corpor at i on and a c ommon carr i er , i n t i s , tha t on the said
9t h
day of June
, 1917 , he , the said J . R . r u ffenber "'er , aga inst the
f orm of the statute , receiv ed an d accepted delivery of one qua rt of
h iskey fro m the sai d Adams
res s company , a t its offi ce i n the
t
o:r Br idge te r ,. in the count y afore said , havin wi thin a eriod
of t hirty days prior thereto , to - wi t , on Uay 1 7 , 1917 , received nd
accept ed de live ry of t,"certain other quar t of whi skey fro m the same
ca r rier at H r r isohburg; V~,both of the said del iverie s bein of whi skey
con signed t o the s a id J . :, • uffenbe r ge r and tran sporte d by the sa id
Adams
re s s ompany ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of
This indictmen t
found on the testimony
witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give
evidence.
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AFFIDAVIT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS FOR PERSONAL USE •
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within the thirty days pre vious
hereto, r eceived any ardent spir its of any kind whatsoev er, from any person
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General Assembl y of Vir ginia,
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so received by me are for
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hereto, received any ardent spirits of any kind whatsoever, from any person or from any place whatsoever, in excess of the quantity allowed by the provisions of the Act of the General Assembly of Virginia,
approved March 10, 1916, or contrary to law, and that the ardent spirits so received by me are for
my own use, at my own home, and that the said ardent spirits will not be used in violation of law.
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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
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. J. R. Puffenberger
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1917
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RcPr-box1-023
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Puffenberger
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. J. W. Alexander
Date
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1890
Subject
The topic of the resource
Abduction
Fornication
Description
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Defendant charged with abduction and fornication.
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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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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_002
Alexander
West
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111 '!'l!E CIRCUIT COURT OF ROCl(ll!Gl!Al! COUl!TY, VIRGDnA.
To tho Honorable H,
w. Bertram,
JIJ.de;eof tho Ciroui t Court of Rook:1nghamCOWlt;r, Virginia:
Th• Ul.8W•r of l.
A. Garber
to a rule
issue4
the Judge ot the Circuit
aga1nst him to appear before
Court of Rockingham County at the Couri Rouse on the
n1nth day of September,
ellol.14
all
no~ be fined
191!9, to smw cause why he
a,:d attached
tho books Ul4 papers
for fa1111l& to deliTer
in his possoesion
at RockJ.n;;hamCounty, to Oeorge !.
daJ'of febru.ary,
and in writing,
entered
on the 18th
said rule
ill peraon
1929;
defendant
!his
Treasurer,
Keezoll,
pur11U&11t
to the order of eaid court
treasurer
as
answering
respeottu.lly
represents:
That he complied •1th the roquirements
01-der entered
he delivered
on the istb
to
tile
said George D, Koezell,
ot March, 1929, all the booka and
•
1929, 1n th:at
df.1 of ?obruar;r,
Rockingham County, V1:rgio1a, on or before
paper■
of ••id
Treasurer
the seoon(I day
in the office
ot Rocking.baa County, inolud1J>& all
the !reaaurer
1>1okets and levies
not accounted
for the current
year,
'l'h&t aaoog the books
then left
of
tu
for which hob ad
'
into the treasury.
end paid
of
1n
the ou.stody ot
said George B. Xeezell were the General Lodger. Day Book,
Journals
and Bank Pass Book•, none of Which were removed
b:, defend.s.:ot fro"' said office
until
)taroh
2let,
from !,larch 5th to about l<arch 21.st the expert
from the office
in auditing
of the State
the accounts
of that sork they had
boots in the office
Comptroller
1929; that
aeoountao;;a
were here,
engsged
ot your defen~tu1t end in the course
acoe1■
to end r.ado u.ee of the aaid
o~ aa1d Keezell ae '??,easurer;
that upon
�-
-
,
�•
-2-
the completion
ot
,he work o! B&id aooountante,
1929, they havi?J& naoertained
defendant
the tru.e balances
to be opened 011 be~
as Tr•asurer,
due trom
to b• aet up as charges
and the uounts
le<iga? aoeo=t
on t.Alroh 21st,
in a new
o! Ceorge B. iree%ell
the a&id defend_ant then paid in tull
amounta due said Ksozell,
and thereupon
the
aald ledger,
day
book, Journ"ll and banl; paes 'oooka were t<en by de:l'end.ant
to be used b,r hill ao :l'ar a.s needed 1n the eub■equent
settlement
to be made b,r him with the Auditor of Publio
AcoOUllte in oonaeot1on with State
with the Auditor,
Without detondant•a
until
Jilly 2~th, 1929; that
21st,
1929, he reotiTed
George B. Keezsll,
&o.
Which settlemant
in the interim,
:l'rom a. P. Jreezell,
a request
ii hereto
defendant
to-wit:
llay
Doputy or
tor the retul"ll ot the booke,
a:l':1'1xed, marked "Exhibit
to bo rend as part here or: that
and no further
was dei.,red
fault,
to w 1ch 4-e:l'end.ant iJt:::lediattlT repl.ied,
reply
•
twns,
after
demand or request
tr/JIii e&.14 George ll.
a oop)" or whioh
one•, and prayed
ll>l.king thls
reply,
bnT!n6 been received
<ho~,
Xeo,.ell,
by
du:ring
the month o:I' Jul,r, defendant
o.t Ta.rious time1 saw and
conversed with said Keezell,
defendant
4el~
in the retnrn
or the boob•••
A88ZSl.l; that when the settlement
Auditor was completed as aforesaid
was requeeted
(Jlork'e
o! State J:un4a wltc
on July 2,th,
and defendant
were in tact his o~-n priTate
and also having no
the defendant
in the Clerk'•
oft1oe
recorru. in the said
belieTing
that
aa1d books
reoorda of tranaaot1ons
his enou.banc:, of the 1'reall'CU'Or'• of:1'1ce, rather
record,,
the
at.id boolca to remain in that
tor comparison With certain
ot!ioe,
the
e.greoablo to said
by one of the assistants
or RoekSag/Jem Couct1 to pemit
office
assumed thet
reo.100
dur10&
than public
to presu111e that the
said George B. Keezell needed aame for ai;y public
purpoa11
�•
•
�1n his otfioo,
Olork's
Gey
ooneented that said books remain in the
otfioe,
and they did remain there
of Soptubor,
in bis on
1929, txcept
private
records
defendant
that
tho bank
ball
otfloe
September,
said Clerk's
office;
1929, defendant
lree2eU •a ott1ct
the Ba.id ledgar,
believe
defendant
delivered
had
to the said
d&V book, Jow-nal.a
and the
tho absence of said books
nor doea he now
,indored said xeezeU
of lua duty •• aach Tl-ea91ll'er;
Uscharae
office
on the 7th day ot
that
did not believe
in any wa.:, hampered or
ottice.
Juet acro11 the
is
actually
aaid ballli: pa■a books as well; that
rrom said office
that it
to the Trerusurer'a
wb1oh 'i'reslJlll"er•e otf!oe
fr<Jll tbt
rttained
P•••books;
said books as soon as the need in the Clerk's
teraln&ted;
the 7th
ot the eaid defend,i.nt to transfer
waa the Plll'poee and !ntont
t'rom the County Cler.k'o
until
in tbt
•~.at defendant
had been informed that when the se.1d Keezell was nooeeded
to ottioe
na Treasurer
retained
aicilar
the aa1d ledger,
be retained
office,
State
day book and ~ournue
at l.Alaat until
oocpletion
f'anda With the Auditor,
out-going
troaaurere
eaye that
him in thie
u, retain
~o his n120oeaaor 1n
of h11 settlement
prior
ot tho
and de:tendant was turther
1n Virginia
s11111lar books ueed daring
ot County '?rtaaurer;
tor
their
tha~ defendant
to the iseuanoe of the rule aga! net
proceedings,
upon him tbe or<ler entered
o:t :February,
could pro;erly
it has boon the common practice
incumbenoe of the office
turtber
turtbermore,
with the said aooountants
by h1a and not n-anaferred
1nfol'll!ed that
that
ot Ule audi t1n& of aaicl. boo kl, de!end11Dt
:rr ... his conversation
understood
said Keezoll had
books upon his retirement;
u, the canolu1on
that
by 2. W. Reherd,
be bad neTer seen nor had served
l>y this Collrt 12pon the 18th day
1929, whereby 1t "88 di.rooted
that
be should
�- ,,-
�••
•
deliver
the books and papers to the esid Kee£&11 on or befOl'e
did not seaume that
!,{arch 2nd, 1929, and detendant
and doouonts
•1th
final
as aight
tho State
with
aaid
Au.ditor,
done, ho i.a aoted
or intention
rurther
in good faith,
ot which was
the date
or ot tnterterring
U, handling
with or 1:amperlo«
the atfall's
of any oontempt,
same was U.OinteDtional
tenders
all
he has
any
George B.
of the treasu.rer•s
otfioe
1>t lawi that he denies that the
h11111pered
said ~•eze11 in tho
cletendant may seem to ha Ye
or4or
of the Court
the d•ttndan~
hls
wish
Ronorable Cou.rt,
the eaid
and inadvertent,
to the oourt
ill
any deeign,
without
any order ot this
or of violnilM
e.ny rQo.u.irement
absenoe qr eaid books
nt&rrerredwith,
or
discharge
ot the
~utiea oi ~la
of!1oe. It, by any 1aeana thie
not literaU7
omplied •1th the
been guilty
aa;,a that
degree of committine
1n the slightest
contempt or disobeying
hereby
leut
at
unknown.
'Phi.a detend4Dt
Keezell
UBed in malting eet•l•ment
wa.ud be demu11l.edby hi.a until
Auditor
settlement
neoeasarily
be neceaa&r11J'
such booke
or haYe
ea.ya tha< the
and thle
dofende.nt
apoloSY there tor •
.l.n4 a,w haYing .tllJ.ly an.wired,
defenunt
pr a,e
<hat
this rule may be diBlllinaed ag_~inat him, Withoat coat to him,
be not b&.vins intentionally
Eonorable
Court.
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conte111pt ot this
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City ot B,u,r1aoriburg,
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oerti:ty
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to-wit:
Teresa SulliYe.n - - - - - -
in and tor the City and State
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wr1 ting,
1n my se.14 City
111 the foregoing
O=b•r,
this
w!loae l1&M 1a signed
e.nd me.dooath
G1Yan under
uoresaid,
lb,y personally
answer
, a ~otar~
that
appeared
do hereby
co tbe
bo!ore
me
tho ste.temento oontained
are tru.e,
•Y hand t!lJ.a 9th
da;r of September,
1929.
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Capt. In ~ P roez•ll
'!an1.. 011b.u-5, fa.
l(y
dear Capt. -Keezell:
I &AYO . OID' letter of l!a:, .20th aall~
th&t I
r•tiu-D to ,-Olll' oUioo UI• ae-.ora.l &ooka whio!: I ha.-e
been hol41n& unt~l I oolll.d cet tinal aettl•~•nt
rroa tbe
State.
A• I stated
to ,YO\l in pel'aon
ia absolutely
neoee&al'f that l ha.-e my
order to mal01 this cottlement with tho
IUld I "111 bo yery ·lad t~ laa•• theaa
Ju.at U 80 iJ U I 08D OOllpleto a;t ••ttl
•••k•
two
ago, 1 t
11oneral led/lor In
State Auditor,
booke at th ottioo
.. 1mt.
I lllight say, however, that the genar~l ledger
haa never been regarded publio property.
You ha.-e nil ot
the or1~1nal ent:r, boob and publ1o reoorda to llhiob the
tax pa;yer1 ha•e a r1tht to refer.
,n inquiry,
)'Oil •ill
ttn4 tut
wben your tatba.r noated
the off too before,
none of th&H boob or records
oN
left 1.n ti.
ffice
for :.:r. lleheru •a oonvonionoe.
(,n tbo oontrar;r,
;. h&n
left everythl!lg but 1117pne?'al led.,ol', one Jo Jrlllll,
and one l1a,Ybook -tho three of 11h1oh oarr;y 1117 acoou.nta
•1th the State Auditor and contain lhe 1ntol'lllation 1t 1s
neoeaaar,r for me to h&Te in mak1ne ,ey final aettlomont w1th
tho Auditor.
Tou un<1or1tand perfaotl;
well whJ'l..., kOOJl g
t~em Wltll I have tl:1 • t1nal settle on t.
wee.t a,,o the
AU0.1tol' Wl'OtD t"lO t ·•• .e wo1'ltl ~.?'01. l,1 be &bl■
aubnit
a deti.ile4 eettlement
1 tbi.n ten da;, , so 1 OA ho in,; .-e17
11~ch to get thia ool'~ ocmpleted within the r.oxt tew daya.
I will then return t<> ;10.;r ott1oe tho 4a;, book o.ml. ,ournal,
but I'"" ent1rel:
at
lora Lo underatond whbt you •ant
•1th the «enoral led~•,. ~ten the ,.,d1tora reoontl:, ga.-e
,-ou all tt
ledger tootl.n,·s •1 tb . lob JOll weTo ohareed.
At that ti
, .-i.en I oall•.d t!ieil' attention
to tlll !ao1;
that it
u~l., Lo nece1aaey tor 110 to retal%1 141 le~r
until
tne state had the time to go o.-e,- the co u:rt vr4or11 and man
final
eettlomont
with 111•, both of th•m told me that it was
not expected that I lea.-, tho genar•l ledger in tho office
aa yow.- lodger footin 11 'AOl'Gall that :ou r.eeded ana that
I r-ho•lll tat• r,y gene al ledjJor •1 L ., ••
o•oYff,
ve ro obJaotlon et a1.l t> leaY1Jl4
the general led,<!er .1 t. ,ou el.90 11 1t •ill be of er-1
eervloe to ;rou Juat a, ~oon a.s l ocr1>lete tile ,ettlement
ab..,..-e referred
to.
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IN THE C lRCUIT COUR'.l'OF ROCKIIIGHAl!COUNTY, '11'.llCl•u.
lo tl:e cat ter ot
J. A. Garber,
ex-TreaS11rer of
RooldnghAm County, Virginln.
TO TllE RONORAJ!LEK. W. l!ERTRA!.I,
JUroE OF TJIE CIP.CUI'l' COURT 01'
ROCXIlfGlW,(COUliTY, VIROD,U:
!he pet1tiot
or ;)eorg,e B. Keezell,
Roclt1ng)l&m COIUlty, Virginia,
reopeot1'1lll.J' represents:
Tbnt,~a more tally
1929, duly appointed
h!'o to t111
from the dul.J' recorded
appears
order o! the Court, your petitioner
February,
ot
treasurer
on the 18th
ns,
treasurer
it&,,
o!
ot the oollllty of Rooking•
out the un&xp1red ti:enn ot J.
A. Ge.rber, 1ret.su.r~r
reeigned.
That thereafter
your pe,ttioner
the required
on the 25th dl,I' of February,
as snob treuurer
duly qWtlified
and executed
penal bond, and on the 1st dey of llaroh,
ao1JU1:1ed
oharge ot said
am ie no~ acting
treasurer•
1929,
1929,
s ottioe
and has been s!noe then
ae the Collllty Treaaurer
of sa1~ county ot Rook-
inghac.
That, as further
appointoen~,
appears
from
inter
alia,
the same provided,
"It
ta rurt,er
that
o!'4ered
said
tax tick•ts
tor whioh be baa not aooo=tod
s,ud George B. ~eezel1,
and leviee
A. Garber,
a.11 o! the
ot Ro~l:a.D
for the current
and paid in~o the 1reaeury,
taltit:c:: hla receipt
Your petitioner
J.
del1ver
in his possesa1on u l'ffas,u-er
CoQllty, inolll41ng Ul
that
ae !ollowe:
\Le
do on or beto1•• the 1st ~o.y o:t 1:arch, 1929,
books ar.d papers
the said order o!
f~rther
to the
tor the S$J:le.•
reproaents
<he sa14 J. A. Garber bae not oocpliet
y•ar
tllll7
and here avere
with the
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essioo
of 8&14 or4er
" o •11, in
at least
aertain
in his ;osseaa1an
1n tMt he atill
hol48 1n h18 po~•-,,.~,
y i ►ook, j"' irna.1 J , - 1
lloot
bocks, papere a.n4 aoa1U11ents.whiohwere
lr
as ?==er
Count1 on the 1st
or Rootinghao
dB¥ ct March, 1929, the sac.e belOll6ill8 to the sa1C Treasurer'•
Ottioe,
to thl> aooou.nto an4 :runo.,, there112 ha:,dled
pertainln,;
and
and to the basiness
of sa14 o!tice.
so ta do by petitiouer,
to fail
Tllat,alth~
o!ton
the ••14 Garber has tailed
to llia~e 4eU,ery
and continues
o! Sfild booke, dooUJ>ents a.no pafers
your pot1Uloner in aaoordenae with the requ1renents
And that
~he said
hampers petitioner
the affairs
and 1n the proper
of th•
of eaid office,
Vari.us
G.arber, oJ<-'1'.N!aaurer.
proceeding•
heroin
in the hanl111ng ot
oheOking and au4it-
petitioner
D2J'
pre.J's thnc the said 1. A.
be required
to deliver
by proper
prooptly
a,·d a~propriate
to your petitioner
aai4 books, p&J)ers and documents 1n aoool'dai.c e
~or
of aaid
thereof.
fllJlds
Wherefore,
to
of oaid order.
to rece1Yo and gain possession
failure
book•, documents an~ papers
1ng
ttquest~d
'Iii
the
th the re-
quiren•nte
of the aforesaid
ot"c.e~.
Reapectfull3' euboltted
thia 21s
1929.
Y' a.
State of Vir,;1nia,
of Earrisonbu.rg,
City
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&!>Ci ..
,ate
of July,
a~o-relaid,
to-•it:
lrwin,
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a notary
,mcoe tem
1933, 4o heroby oortift
ot Rookin8hu
vublic
of ot!J.oe
that
in alld for the oity
ex9iree
on the l2tt. c.e,y
Gaorge 8. KeezeU,
Treasurer
Cooney, whose name 1s signed
to the !ore 6~1ng wr1t1"8,
this do.y appear••d before ""' 1n m:rsa10. city and, bit.Yin;. been d>.!J'
sworn, made oath that
a.re
the atatements
oontained
t ru..e.
c:aven under ey ha.ad this;J.;,J11ay
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in the said writlng
of Au;;ust, 1929 •
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tr-ntm.rar
A. Olirber
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ILPJJOllrln
to
the Court
thi.l
over to hb
t.ho booko a."111papers
uzor
all
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f:rom the
or Ce-0. B. lCeczell
on the
d.r.y o:t J'ebruar-,1,
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: • .I.. Co.rb•r.
to e.p~e,,.r
Late -re~r..rer
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day
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of F•b:runl',1,
H/29.
to turn
ln h18 ,POBt:esalon as 'i'reas-
wl lh the oreer ot t!-.1 a Gou.rt
l 929:
-;ha: a r:.111 do 1saue
o!: ••~c1c1nDU'll County,
be 1'ined nnd
o.r thl■ Court
aml affidavit
U>d rer,,sod
an set
attaohod.
out
\.o th-e :ctc!.
hut
•=onir:;;
Co'!lrt on tho 91:h cl>.y of •e;-tC1llbtr
ano,r c,r.we wh; he ahould. not
to obey the
petition
has !ail.ed
cf iloo:.ctnc)u,m CoUlu,y 1:, ooop11s.nce
entered
i£th
7!1-111.Dta.
r:ext
to
tor n!e failure
in eu1d order
of the
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t?:e CJronJ.t
:ou.rt
0! Roclcin£l>a
At. the Court Ro~••,
on t1:e 9th Clay :,f' Se_pts=ber,
cnlllle ,rby he should
not be f1no4 and attached
11ver allot
th• books and papers
o! Roo1rtngbo,. County,
\o the
0"~•r
Court
of this
entol'e4
next.
to de-
ae Treaeurer
Tre1t•u.rer,
on the 16~h
Count:r,
'to .sh:>1r
:ro r fallinfl
in his poaeeeeion
to George l!. K•ezell,
A. Garbor to
J.
purm.u,nt
-;- ot ?e'bro.ar7.
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the Court
Anil lu,v•
then and.
ir1tneen,
J.
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dobel"t
.ner• th! s :rr1 t.
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Clerk
ot our said
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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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Commonwealth v. J.A. Garber
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to obey orders of court.
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Misdemeanor
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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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Commonwealth v. J.A. Powell
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1904
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Using abusive language
drawing pistol
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Defendant charged with using abusive language and drawing a pistol.
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Ci~cuit Court of said County:
The grand jurors in and for the body of the sai d County ot
Rockingham, and now attending said court at its December term, 193 ,
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upon their oaths do present that~. B. Baylor an~ Smiley Dovel, on
or about December 20, 1931, in said County,did unlawfully have in
their possession and transport about twenty gallons of ardent
spirits (moonshine liquor), against the peace and dignity of the
Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of J. L. Dirting
l~lii411111!!•~~--t- and W. E. Thurber, witnesses sworn in court and sen
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Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. J.B. Beylor and Smiley Dovel
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
posession and transportation of ardent spirits-20 gallons moonshine
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1931
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RcPr-box9-020
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Beylor
Dovel
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Commonwealth of Virginia,
County of Rockingham, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwe alth of Virginia, in and for the
body of the County oft Ro kinQ'.bam and...n.ow attending the Circuit
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Court of sa_id county UPON THEIR OATHS PRESENT, that 1
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B;ro·w11ie Irvin on the 7th day of Jm e, 1 91 7 ,- in m i c~ C ur, ty ,C id
fully trans ort ancl have i n
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s pirit , i n v i ol at i n of the proh i biti on l aw ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commo,n weal th of Virginia.
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID , UPON T1.!5.ri,o ~RESAID , DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that J . B. Ilicks a n d BrQwniQ Irvin on the 7th d~y o
June , 1 917 , i n the s a i d aunty , d i d unl Tifull y t r ansp rt fro , a point
wi thout the State of Vi r inia , to - wi t from E:uge rstol'l'D. , I.: • to ,. point
7i thi n the t a te of Vir i nia , to - v, i t t o Harri s onburg , T, ck i nghc r.1 County ,
Virginia , ardent s pir i ts in e _cess of that l low~d by l av; t o be brought
in:o the State by any pe rso n in h i s b, g,;rge , aga inst the peac e and d · gn ity of I irginia .
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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
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Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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Commonwealth v. J.B. Hicks and C.H. Irwin
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1917
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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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1925
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Commonwealth v. J.C. Cartrell
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Defendant charged with a misdemeanor.
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Misdemeanor
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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_009_271
Cartrell
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�Commonwealth of Virginia,
County
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In the Circuit Court of said Count y:
The juro rs of the Commonwealth of Virg inia, in and for
the
body of the Coun ty of Rock iugha m, Aand nowt atten ding
at i t s ugus~ erm,1 ~1~ , the Circ uit
Cour t of said coun ty_./UPON THEIR OATHS
PRESENT, that J . C. Parke r
wi thin one r~a r ne xt pri or to the f i nd ing of this
indic tmen t , in
said c ount y, d id unla v ul l y manu fac ture , sell , off er,
ee p , store
and expo se f or sale , give awa y , t ransp o r t, dispe nse
, s ol i c i t ,
adve rtise an d r ece ive ordc· rs for a rden t spir i ts ,
agai nst the peace and dign ity of the Comm onwe alth of
Virg inia.
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID
, DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that
agai nst the peace and dign ity of the Commonwealth of
Virg inia.
This indic tmen t is found on the testim ony of _ _ _ _
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witn esses sworn in Cour t and sent befo re the Grand
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�VIRGHUA, noCXINGllt:.,1~ c.OUNTY To- ·;r ~rl
Wherea s Harry M. Strick ler Cormnomv al th' s Attorn ey for
Rockin gh ,m County has filed an inform ation as to a certai n
Buick 2oads ter 1919 model , engine number 48653 6, which was
seized by the · herif f of s a id. l!ount y, the said autom obile
at the time of seizur e c.,aid to be occupi ed by ~J. c. · 1}.l'ker
and being used by h im to ille gally transp ort ardent ep iri ts
in a consid erable amoun t to-w·i t,
--- --quarts .
Now theref ore, all person s c}oncer ntd. in intere st are
to e ppee.r before the Wircu it Court of Rockin gham
Count y on t he fir st of the vctobe r term thereo f a nd Bbow Couse
n'C>t>ified
if any they oan, why the s r id automo hi.le should not be condemned and sold and the p:r--oceed.s be di c-posed of a ccord ing
to la.w, and as paye d for in a ·id inform ation.
c·1tness
J. F . llla.ol:b urn Clerk of the Circu it uourt of
l:t ockingham County this t he
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Whereas D. W. Earma:n, Common- '
wealth's Attorney for Rockingham
County has filed in the Clerk's Office
or said County information, against
a certain Ford touring car, model
1913, carrying a Virginia license tag
No. 29115, engine No.2964649, which
car was takeo possession ,o f by W . P ,
Wine and W. T. Rexrode, Deputy
Sheriffs for said County, on August
5th, 1920, the said car at the time of
the seizure be-Ing occupied by M.
Meadows and J. C. Shlffletl. who had
In their ,J>ossesslon in said automobile about three-fourths of a quart of
ardent spirits and whereas the said
information prays that the said autiomobile be for(eited to the Commonwealth and condemned and ·sold and
the proceeds therefrom be disposed
of, according to law;
Therefore M. T. Meadows, J. C.
Shifflett and all other persons in interest are notified to appear before
the Circuit Court of Rockingham
County, on the fir~t day of the October term next, being October the
18th, 1920 , to. show causei, tf any they
can, why the prayer of the said information for the condemnation and
sale of said car ~hould not be granted;
Witness J. F.. Blackburn, Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Rockingham
County at · the Court House thereof
-o n the 30th day of August 1920 and
in the 145th year of the Conimonwealth .
J . F. BLACKBURN, Clerk.
T:
Virgi nia , rtockingham County , to - wit :
\lhereas D. \i . Earman,Commonwe lth 1 s .Attorrn
County, has filed in the Clerk ' s Office of said
agc inst a certain lord touring car,model 1917,
ic en s e t ag lJ o. 91 5, en ine
1~0 .
2964649, wh i ch
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s e ss:i.-0n of by W. P. Wine and ·.a. T. Rexroad.Deputy ..
County,on August 5th,1920,the said ca r at t he 1
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being occupied by \l. T. Me dows and J . C. Shiffle 1
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sion in said automobile abou t three - four 1
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spirits and whereas the seid information pr y
tha.
the snid
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persons cone erned in · interest are notified to
ap e ar before the Cir cni t t..:ourt of Hocl,· ingham county, on tte fi r st
day of the Octobe r term next,be i ng Oc t obe r the 18th 1 20 , to show cau se
if any they can,why the prayer of the s id informat on for the condemnation and sale of said car should not be granted;
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. J.C. Parker
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1919
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RcPr-box1-060
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Parker
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COMMONW EALTH OF VIRGINIA ,
COUNTY OF ROCKI NGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Cmurt of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia , in and
f or t he body of the county of Rockingham , and now attendin g
said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their cnths present
that J. D. Hawkins, within one year next prior to the finding of
this indictme nt, in said county, did unlawfu lly transpo rt one
and one-half gallons of a rdent spirits, against the peace and
dignity of the Commonwea lth of Virginia .
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Dirting , H. R. Dinges, and
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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. J.D. Hawkins
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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Identifier
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RcPr-box8-048
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
Hawkins
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xi:i-onyof t~e aaid lurr.ber.
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ecei:,b T 1n11,
of the eruu,, an~ 11d thin
<:'Oive and ai)propriate
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1.a.._Ul" ,cu- ·o tre ~u d Steel
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tnlltructs
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in charge of said ,o_t
t'o
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r.i1ct::ien~, at+ r
o ln the
to the Penns:rlvnr.1o
ail' r"olt ahoult.:! be convicted..
•r,d tho court
tt.e·· beltevft
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aroen, of aald.
tre
the jnr'"
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thnL t!' oai4
a;.one and he d1roetnd
,nid
1•olt to load on the oaxfl erd shill it •o the Pen1111ylv'1.n1estool
com un
fo1' nn,1 1n tJ,e n.ar:-.ent ij81d V'1tt1g,
ar,1 if
said
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tako ono.rge 01 ar.d load oaid lumber on tho 011• •nd vbt~ tn a bill
lud!n«
ther,yror.
apl):ronr1~ te~ tto
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propl'iating
then
they
e>elieve,
guilty,
, he 1.-1r o'
int
ehil"tt:'1.,
f'aot
to R oonviotion
is c~se the Joirnior.~e1lth
am
ttdlt
11" ~he CoM::Jonweo1t
beyonr1 a re:u,onnbll;!
~1111•hoy are
f'ul'ther
ti":t!
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they
'10\1bt,
instructed,
t.r,,e Penneylv7.n.1:J
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awn use
to his
r.ruet find
he !1-0"!,ose of .fraUdulently
~.roncedt1 of the
no• eutlty,
tHtlf'l
even
beyon~ ~ l't~sonable
do so •
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pu_'"J)Ose of' eo NnU<!Ulently
en1 d.1~ in rl\ct
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h~ ae~•ed
rro~ th~ evi~onee.
th•
o" ,,he lumbel" ... "e!"!'ef\ to
t~e ~~ilway C ~A_nyr or a· th~
f"OT'W'l.rded to
-,:-,t.,,. ,.....,1var1
l)roceeds
1;ny such
in order
th,, Commonwe"Jltt hao flhown :)eyontf a ,..eneon.Able doubt,
1n ~ne 1M1'!.t~n~,~o
m.:i:de up en
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orine
to oo prove
mu,t, fin,t
t;h,a.t
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are
,u; nereement
ac(>Use<\ 1111.1,
entitled
Pennsylvao1s
inA•.ructed
Steel
th~t
betweer
the
11' they
trom th<l eV1denee
8ecuse<I and 1.
to en~1·e 1n the
company.
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belive
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pro1'1t
P, lflttif,
on tho sale
or the lum'bor referred
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to t.he
to to tr,e 1ndi0>-
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tnent., then th•• aeouser1 anc'l a41d W1tt.1e; had m:.r.hn. -r1'fifur?! ;tnt"re"~
in \h9 ..,.rooeedn ot th• trn.n~a~tion
victton
an,\ they 111'.J.Bt r1n~ tte
ft&
~~ecludea
Accuee<t not g-Jilt,.
a v~J'l!'l1c• o~ ron-
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the.t t,ho lumbttr refer"f"'ec1to in the 1ndiil~nt
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lial:tll:<1•1t Steel
o:r 1'!1<\1ne te.l<en thercfc'"
th•Y m•Y f'ul:ther
o:f ~f
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aM
vc1ced. , he sa1ct lumber
h1B Olfn use
-9<"C'.t£=
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proceedR
Steolton.
1n t.hc ne.rst or r.
.from the
,ritbou•
th'lt
n to do.
a rt,o,:t:•
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1>onn., an'1. the
1'. 'llitt.ig
ev1r1enre,
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· ithout.
the
1n hir. own os;nc .,-nrt.l"eoeivetl
or a ohecl< or th~ Steel
a& th,.
hill
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reg&J"l1less o~ whether ~he sa11 Wit~ig ~~~ :hen •rutebtet\
th~ror,
to ,,a.-,
th•
Com:io.nv, '"
heliev•,
b;r tllv ACCUBef1.,
C<Jrrt:nny eoJ •1rr..ect to
rt.e11.vure'1.. ,:n ,,.t,P. Patlr1:r
Holt,
wae,
Al"CutH~d
0
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or not,
nnd
•.o t.he existence
.!'1)y4
·dlea.s
or
t,ho
bon!II fide
o.!' eueh i.nddbtectneae.
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oouve:ry
it
a'"e inat:rueted
,rae '.he intention
by him to the liail""
tn th•· 1nt\1~nt,
to act
that
if' they
t)el1ove
of' the aoouaed,
or
,. Co:n!'~ny,
the
at
trow
the t11:10 of' tho
lumber re1"e,-e,1
to.,•n'd, r. P. i'ttt1e
in 11000 r~ith
hiR ltl'Ont Cor tr..t-· &ale or ~hei lu::aber 11n,1 t.h11· "''t.er
to ti,,
tvr.-1on
an:i
Ra11,·~y Com,ony he,
to sr:,ro1,r111te
benefit
th\.
ror tile r1rat
lU.'llbe:r, nn'1 they l!lUst find
tlme,
p·or-eedfJ of tht sale
th~n h" woulc1 not be guilty
the evi-
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l!'t'Uet.dc;11very
r,oncehed
tltt> ill-
t.o hi$ own uae
ot einbe2zlinp,
him not P'ltiltY.
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then,
that
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inHtntoted
th<> accutfed.,
notnthst.an11.J\g,
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munt. tinr\
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th"t
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not gu1.lty.
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the;• bel 1eve t'rOlll tho
time lw oolleoti!<l
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�TO INSURE PROMPT
FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS
St.ND FO U ll DILi..$ on en,cl~d
far e:1ch conelqnmu"t..
dtrect
PAYMENT,
AS c1vrN
blll-hondt-,
BELOW.
whh
shlr'.>ping reoolpt
10 mr.. Murk ordur 'lnd requlsitJon
nunibors.
and wtm1
ind to w:,om conti14et1.,,_Ion your Olllilt
DRAFTS on lhL, Cc;l'T\p,I· ., w;n :-iot be hooornd.
ra.:.h&t' ..-,11 chanr•
tot car~o.
boxlnM, 010.. be aJk.)wad.
THIS OROr:R If
t.orms gtvc,.n an fnc.,
H~TURN
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Clinno1 fill
promr,Uy.
ttnd a.coordin.c- to
J. 0. LANDIS,
Purcha,stng
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Order
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No.
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MUSl' Bf "'lAC;EO ON f.ACl1 ~HlPM~NT
Philadelphia,
OR PACKACl
OFFICC:
RlADING TERMtNAL
,;ov. 9, 191 l.
Brond.wa7, "/a.
pt r.t.St.~'IJ.
5.tt THl~C.O'lfPA'-Y
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c,,e o, C. B. WILLIAMS,
GENERAL STOREKEEPER,
EL1ZABCTFIPORT,
NEW JERSEY.
15,000 ft.
1 x B to 16 lo. x 12 to 18 ft .
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FOU.OW
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FO U ll
OU.LS
INSTnucnoNS
PAYMENT,
AS GIVEN
On QnCIO!':Od tilll-hoad~.
ntt..ow •
With
llhlpcpfni;
reoftlf>t.
fo:- ench conslgnn'lont,
dlr-oot to mo. Mark onfol' tlnd requ1sitlon
numbi.,r-e 1 and whera nnd to whom consigned on your oms.
DRAFTS on this Company
will nc)t t,., hvnorl'd-. nollhN' wm Chars'M
for- c.a,1~.
boxing-. etc.... be allowed.
RETURN THIS ORDER Ir )'OU
terma A:lvon on faco.
cam,nt
lllf
ru•ompUy,
ftnd
accQr-dlng
lo
J. D. LANDIS,
Purch:talng
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1912 •
P. 'l!.tt1r.
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Dear Sir: Retorring
'l'oucher
placed
covering
wltb
to your lotter
cer
J.:r. J.
J.C.L.
was ,:nosed
snd on looking
- lWDber - order
Holt.
forward
up tho rolltter
on Dea. 21st
to our Auoi tor
rurther,
tor wJ.lch we
••d 26th that
Yours truly,
this
for PlJ113>nt on th•
rrm no·,, sdviao~
l!lode on Dec. 28th.
C
to
ll. llOlt:-
~e adnsed·llr.
voucher
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ot the let inst .• relati'l'e
peymont
21st,
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1912
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Commonwealth v. J.E. Holt
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Defendant charged with felony embezzlement.
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Felony
Embezzlement
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Jennifer Taylor
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Holt
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<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. J.E. Young
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Information
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Information
keep. posess and store for sale ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1930
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RcPr-box9-013
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Young
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The grand Jurors in and for the body of said
county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at
its October term, 1927, upon their oaths do present that
J. F. Shifflett and G. H. Morris, wi .t htn one year next
prior to the finding of this indictment, in the said
· county of Rockingham, did unlawfully and feloniously
manufacture distilled ardent spirits, against the peace
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. J.F. Shifflett and G.H. Morris
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
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Felony
Indictment
manufactured 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
1927
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-box6-052
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Morris
Shifflett
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body of the County of Rockingham , and now attending the Circuit
Court of said county, I~ Pchl sT~'.fff ho}iif:fl ~ ~l-IT, that J . G. :::y e rs
on the 22n d day of Mar ch ,1 918 , i n said c ounty , d i d unl ew fully
trans p or t , manufac tur e , sell , offer , ke ep , s tore and e x-p ose fo r sal e ,
give away , di s pen se , s oli c i t , a dvert i s e and r eceive or ders f or
spiri ts ,
against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO
FURTHER PRESENT, that J . G. dyer s on the 22nd da y of r,e r ch , 1918 ,
i n s a i d Coun t y , di d unl awfully t ran s por t i n h is bagga ge
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against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictmen t is found on the testimony of
witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give
evidence.
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To the Sheriff or any Constable of said County :
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VIRGINIA, Rockingham County, to-wit:
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Pro001
Relation
A related resource
<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
Is Referenced By
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. J.G. Myers
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
1918
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-box1-043
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Myers
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/694d7b5d50acb9d5492abe0d6ac3808b.pdf
87b8f8a7b7c9313bbe578ba82fc02258
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COMMON\' EATLH OF VIRGI NIA ,
COllNTY OF ROC KI NGHA~ , t o-wit:
In the Cir cuit Court of said County :
The grand jurors in and fo r
he body of said c oun ty of
ockin"<ham and n ow at t end ing sa i d c our t at i t s Octobe r term,
19 2-5, Llpon the i r oaths do p r e sent that J. H. Smith, within one .
year nex t prior t o the f i n ding o f thfs ind ictmen t, i n the sa i d
co u.nt y of Rocking ham , did unl awfully manufa c tur e , se l l , off er ,
kee p, s t or e and expo s e f or sale , g ive away , transpor t, dispen s e ,
s ol ici t, adv er tis e and rec ei v e orders f or ardent spir i ts , aga i n st the pea c e and dig ni t y o f the Common weal th of Virg i n ia .
The j ur ors a f oresaid upon t heir oa t hs a fore said do
f urthe r pre s en t t hat J . H. Smi t h , wit hi n one year next pr i or to
t he findi n g of t hi s i ndictment, i n the said c ount y o f Rock i ngham,
did un lawf ully have in h is possess i on ardent spirits , agai nst
t he pea ce and digni t y o
t he Common wea lth. of Virgin ia.
The juror s aforesa id upon t heir oa ths af oresaid do
f urther pre sen t t hat J . H. Smi th , within one yea r next pri or t o
t he findi 1g o f t his i ndic tmen t , in the sa id c oun t y oi Rock ingham,
did u.n lawt ully rece iv e ar dent spi r it s , a gainst t he p eace a nd
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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
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. J.H. Smith
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
1925
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RcPr-box5-029
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Smith
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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
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
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. J.L. Crabill
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Indictment
manufacture
sell
offer
trasport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
nickname-pete
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1922
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>)
Identifier
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RcPr-box2-027
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Crabill
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_044.pdf
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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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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
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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. J.L. Fugua
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1903
Subject
The topic of the resource
Sell Alcohol
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without a license. Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_044
Fugua
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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
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
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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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. J.M. Klinger
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony abortion.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Abortion
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
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.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CCR001_007_207
Houchen
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_063.pdf
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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 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
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. J.M. Lamb and Minnie Manning
Date
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1905
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Unknown
State Entomologist
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Defendant charged with unknown offense. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_022_063
Lamb
Manning
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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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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Date
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1923
Title
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Commonwealth v. J.M. Meane
Description
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Report of sale of vehicle.
Subject
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Report of Sale
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_008_248
Haas
Meane