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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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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.N. Rhinehart and J. W. Rhinehart
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1876
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_019_024
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Commonwealth v. J.R. Althouse
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Jennifer Taylor
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Ccr001_004_047
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1912
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Commonwealth v. J.R. Barton
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
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Attempted Murder
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_006_192
Barton
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Manufactured undistiUed ardent sipiri ts;
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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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Commonwealth v. J.R. Bryan, R.L. Hill, R.G. Lautenslager and J.R. Barde
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
transportation and posession
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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RcPr-box7-014
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Barde
Bryan
Hill
Lautenslager
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COMDONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit:
In the Circuit Court of said County:
The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and
for t he body of the county of Rockingham, and now attending
said Court at its October term, 1930, upon their oaths present
tha t J. R. Davis, within one year next prior to the finding
of this indictment, in said county, did unlawfully have in
his possession three pints of ardent spirits, against the
peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony of G. A.
Lawson, W. E. Lucas, and W. H. Fletcher, witnesses sworn in
Court and sent before the grand jury to g ive evidence.
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs
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rgeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
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A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used,
and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture
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Ardent
Spirits,
are unlawfully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ..... ... .......... ........ .. .. ............ ... ......... ..... ...
Give name; if name unknown say "Whose name is to the informant unknown."
in a certain ······•·· ········ ·····-··········· ··················· ··· ····· ·········· ···· ·········· ·········· ··············•···· ····· ························ ··· ········ ····· ·········
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Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold,
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And there being reasonable cause £or such belief:
THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat, or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their
<;ontainers and other things appareutly possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and
the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant, before me, or
some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and
make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement
and sufficient description of the things seiied and the name of the person in whose possession found, if
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TI-ie following named officers and pe:lsons assisted
me in the execution of this warrant:
WARRANT TO .S EARCH FOR ARDENT
SP~RITS, ETC.
DIRECTIONS
1.-If o·n ly Arde.nt Spirit~ -and containers be seized,
the Magi'strate shall ':fix a time not less than 10
nor more :dian 30 days from the date of .return, for
the heari~~ of said i:et urn. · If no claimant appear,
the Ard~rrt Spirits anp ardcles are to be forfeited
to Commqnwealth. ·'Any perso1i claiming any of
same must file a; :written <ilaim stating ·particularly
the charact~r and ·extei-it of liis interest therein, where-·
upon the Magistrate shall cer tify ·the warrant, written
claim and ~rticles daimed, to the Circuit or Corpora-:
tion Cou rt, ·as the ~ase may be, for dete rmination, and .
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declare the .unclaii-iied articl~s forf eited. . . ·
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and by seizing the follow.ing described Ardent Spi;.its
and :other thi·n gs therein found (and raresting ·.the
above named person f.o und in possession thereof}· and
by posting a, true copy of this warrant and the retµrn
of .... ....... :.......... ..... :.... .'.·..... .,: .....:.... ,192.,.....
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2.-If still, still 'cap, wor~'n, tubs, heather, fermenstill and
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ters, or a)Jy app,~i.,nce corinect<;d with
I-Icre say pl-ace, hous,¢, r.oom, ·b oat, .
u sed, o~· rn,ash or •,other substance capabl°e of being
used , in lh~ manufacture of 'Ardent Spidts, be seized, ·
the mash (after ta.king a sa)Tlple) . shall be destroyed,
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ficient notice and. feport). Ardent .Spmts and cpntam- .
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ers di spos~d of as :in No. 1 above.
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3.-lf Arden t Spirits are b:eing transported in an uato.mobi le, boat, ,~•~go n, buggy, or other vehicle, the · 1
Ardent Spirits anc1 contain efs shail be preserved and
the vehicle shall be deliered to the. Sergeant pf the
City, the facts reported to . the Prohibit.ion Director
and Commonwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits
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and containers ~is'p osed of as provided in No. 1 ·~bove .· j
be
will
return
proper
a:nd
warrant
(A copy of this
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sufficient report).·
4.-A copy of this warral'lt
must be posted at the front
on the door of the room, qr
place the Ardent Spirits may
and : the return thereo1i
door of the house, or
on the premises at the
be found .
See S~ctions 21½, 22, 23, 23½, ·57 and 57½,
of Assembly, 19181 Page 578.
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No 6Jai~~r of :owi-ier ship " or in'terest in any of the
said. things• sei;z;ed · :having .. Been fi,led herein in compli.ance with the la\v, the .same are hereby adjudged
and '. declared confi.scated and forfeited to the Com·
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filed to certa~ ~.. th~ . said things ~erein. seized, t~is
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warrant, the •
particularly described, .are herehy ce,tified to the
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NOTE-Unless warrant issued for Ardent · Spirits
,being .transported in vehicle, boat or baggage, ·it is to
. be returned to th e jurisdiction from which issued. If
issued 'for . Ardent Spirits so transported, it can be
executed in any part of the State, arid returned to
any justice in ' any eounty or city through: which
they were carried: !.
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declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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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>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. J.R. Davis
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
not guilty
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
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RcPr-box8-032
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Davis
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in a violent
13.ndhe ,rn
mptious
ti.
Poley
ap-
and abusive
ntho:r abusive
towa:i:-ds me, and
0,rn, and r'!s eviclently
intended
ty.
Had he askPd f'o!' a. new trial,
:for his
not
me abo•,.1t my ,jnrJ.f'Jllent in tJ1 e case,
his
bring
trial,
the
His manner
ini'fact
vs.
7th day o:f A1Je,.1st, 1900,
on the
was calle
matured,
wa:r:rant, on the __
a civil
filld assigned
would have 1)een granted,
suf'ficient
because
I stil~
rr.nsons
··2..fjnris-
iction.
Given
under
MY hand
tJ. is
13th
nf t~'~
a J1 stice
day o:f' August,
180(;.
~~~~d
of the
Peace.
Mayor
ex of 'i.cio,
��Vireinia,
"Rockin[:..ham County,
to
=-
on this,
That
p
t
'!Ii
me, George
of
Ora ford,
lount
ib said
13t1
and
ff~
o~y, the
, the
{?~~~ ,
said
goons
tho use
and ohattols,
the
Mayor of the
1r:1
of'
ackno leagoo.
rs:-
as follo
sum o:f ')
To,n
thom-
thR_t is
JP,~
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.£:l., of'
to
and the
thei~
r spec-
to be levied,
and tenements
ltmds
of' tl1e OoirMon
s
190".),
. c:frzduL
and severally
County,
(2£ 1~
seirt
any of' AUf:''st,
Shovalter,
11
!.
to O''re thA Oorr:Gonwoalth of Virginia,
selV9S
tive
the
amt f'or
rendered.:
alth
As and wpon th"is condi.tion,
TF,.A.'r",'Jfw.REAS'tho
and brought
bef'ore
charged
ivith
..ug, st,
9
}:ayor,
,
three
day of the
then
not
shall
:recognizance
:fi~
8
which
Connty,
otJ1orvise
by call-
abusing
s~id
pers0nal-
on the
20th day or August,
the Comnon,,, al th to 1ching
leave
the
shel_
o:f' nockingharn
the
walter,
and otherit.rtse
~
th
day of'
who 3pryeaJ.ed theref:fiom.
$P.0.00,
beine
th nee without
to be void,
'.'f.
11th
1 procc.Ading,
for
Lhe Co•1?t"; C')u:rt
depart
George
sa
arrested
as aforesaid,
on the
Mayor as aforesaid,
__
(1.If
to answer
he,
ssion,
nF-)xt Co•1rt tJiAr0of,
and there
that
in succ
I/PS
Now, if' the said_
Mayor,
in a judioi
times
ol' f'our
s1=iio s11our~ltcr,
a:p:pe9r bP-for
engaged
while
J IP~d-y
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ing
11•
has been
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of said
to remain
1900,
s'1i<l offenc
court,
in :f'u.lbl force
first
then
, a.Tld
this
and vir-
tue.
Taken be'f'ore
written.
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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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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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1900
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Commonwealth v. J.R. Foley
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor verbal abuse.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Verbal Abuse
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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_003_007
Foley
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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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
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1930
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. J.R. Hayden
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony manslaughter.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Manslaughter
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
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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
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_010_320
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In the
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Court
County:
vircuit
of said
--irhe grand
for
the
saic
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said
wody of the
v urt
at
its
, • :foyden,
county~~
end sl~y
,
jurol's
county
December
on the
of the State
of Rockingham
ter- .., 1 g~n,
27th
Rockingha1,
Bfainst
in end
and now attending
u or.. their
day of OC'tober,
feloniously
one Donal Ferree,
of Virginic1,
oaths
19:-,0,
in the
and unlawfully
the ,eace
resent
and dignity
did kill
of the
oIDr'l.onwealth of Virginie.
This
arley,
Court
indictment
=·Jonquist,
and sent
Defore
is found
on the
testimony
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the
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and they each severa1ly waived their homestead
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ar e, and then and there answer
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or further
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with
the Com
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declared void by order of a competent
may be continued
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then
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less
than
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by confinement
one year
as charged
say so and fix
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exceeding
such
him guilty,
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one year
discrection,
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not
say so and no more.
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indictmen~
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for
five
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not
his
in the
punishment
a period
years,
for
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a period
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on the righthand
or vehicle,
State,
of any machine
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machine
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and that
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statute,
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to allow
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evidence
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even though they believe
the accused was guilty
the Motor Vehicle law of Virginia
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Rockingham County,
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These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to
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to answer the said complaint and to be further dealt with according to law. And you are required
to summon........................................................................................................................................................................
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to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said
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�ST A TE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY
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appear
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and not leave hence without leave of the said Court. to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the
action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge.
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to appear before the Ju,dge of the Circu,it Gou, ,t ,f Rockingham
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wealth,
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County,
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who stands chmjfed
County, Greeting:
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of the Common-
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misdem,eanor.
not omit lt,nder the penalty
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to appear before the Judge of the Circ1tit Court of Rockingham
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to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth
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Executed o 1 the 2nd Ly of IJarch, 1931 wi thira the County of Shenandoah, by
delivering
a true copy "f the within sumnons in writing to J. 1.1. Inwson. in person.
of Shenando h, County, va.
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�In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia:~~
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are he,·eby con'llmande~·······~~)J
County, Greeting:
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in the prosecution of the Common-
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who stands ohcir_ged~v'th and indicted for a felony
misdemeanor .
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shall not omit imder the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then
and there this Writ.
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who stands charg1.-J;:': and indicted for a felony
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not omit uncler the penalty of £100 . .J.lnd have then
and there this Writ.
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who stands chargeo/~vith and indicted f'or a felony
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To the Sheriff of Rockingham
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to sum,1non ..........................................................................................
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to appear before the Judge of the Circuit
House thereof,
to testify
at l0o'clock,
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to appear before the Judge
of the Circu,it Court of. Rockingham
Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the ......
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day of ............................
·.......... 19 ....d- /
to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant
in the prosecution
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who stands charged wit
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and indicted for a felony
misdenieanor
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......shall not omit z1,nder the penalty of £100 . .11.ndhave then
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to appear before the Judge of the Circu,it Co~Roclcin_gham
House thereof, at l0o'cloclc,
County, at the Gour
a. m., on the ....................................
day of ....~.,
to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Defendant
in the prosecution
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of the Con7,mon-
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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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1931
Title
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Commonwealth v. J.R. Hayden
Subject
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Felony
Murder
Description
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_011_003
Ferree
Hayden
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_022.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
The topic of the resource
Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. J.S. Messuley
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1898
Subject
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Unknown
Description
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Defendant charged with unknown offense.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_021_022
Meesuley
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a262a51e338c2ea7675627ceaeb99f58.pdf
2ab997f6af317b93c476be738c6be117
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COMMON "" LTH OF VI RGI NIA ,
COUNTY OF ROC KI NGHAM, to - wit:
I n the Ci rcu it Court of s a i a. Co unt y :
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county of Roe k i ngham an
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June term , 192'7, up on tDe i r oa t hs d.o p r esent that J . W.
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of t h i s indictme nt , i n sa i d county of Rocking am , d i d unl aw full y manu.f:;.cture ., se ll , offer , keep , s tor e and. exp os e f or
sale , give awa'' , t~nsport , di s p ense , s oli cit , advert i se a nd
rec eive orders f or ardent sp i ri ts , against the p eace a nd di g n ity of t h e Commonwealth o f
i r gi n ia .
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s aid county of Ro ckingham , did unl wfully rece i ve ardent sp i r i ts ,
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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>
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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.W. Andrews and Annie Andrews
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Ford Roadster
transport and posession
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
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RcPr-box6-015
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Andrews
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. J.W. Javins
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Chemical Analysis
report of contraband
manufacture
sell
offer
transport
dispense
advertise
receive order for ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-017
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Javins
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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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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jack
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1825
Subject
The topic of the resource
Theft
African American
Enslaved Person
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with stealing.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
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Criminal
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Ccr002_008_039
Jack
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1907
Title
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Commonwealth v. Jack Cash
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor neglect.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Neglect
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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_004_086
Cash
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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
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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. Jack Cash
Date
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1902
Subject
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Assault and Battery
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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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_014
Cash
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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. Jack Conley and Robert Williams
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
guilty
posession of ardent spirits
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1924
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RcPr-box3-063
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Conley
Williams
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/525e8e4f68cd2464cc73f71b4c129f30.pdf
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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 bo~dy of said
County of Rockingh8.JJ1, and now attending said court at
its April term, 1931, upon their oaths do present that
Jack Knight, in -said County, on or about April 11, 1931,
did unla w:rully sell a bout
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ardent
spirits 1 a gainst the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This indictment is found on the testimony
or
C. W. Smith, William E. Smith, and Howard Hoover.
witnesses sworn in court . and sent before the grand
jury to give evidence.
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SALE OF ARDENT SPIRITS
COMMONWEALTH
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JACK KNIGHT
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CoDirrJ.onwealth's Attorney
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Rockingham Countg, To- Wit:
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Bail Co . . i ss ionc r
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and acknowledged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of
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to be levied of th eir respective goods and chattels, lands and tenements, for the -..ise of the CommonWe3.lth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their recognizance; yet upon this condition:
That if the said ........... .!..c.t.~.1~.~·~····T·.:i..:..~.~1.~.......................... . ............... shall personally appear before
the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, at the Courthouse of said County,..,@~ the .....~..... . ~........ ~ay ,of the
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19 .............. , and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or farther
heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with
the said charge, and then and there answer the Commonwealth of Virginia concerning a certain
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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:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
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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Commonwealth v. Jack Knight
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
sold ardent spirits-1/2 gallon
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1931
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RcPr-box9-034
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Knight
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/ae2858ea3068d31bc0a0f9e44f7cd6c5.pdf
359ae37fb6d17d4b83b33a8b65c361f1
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COUMONWEA.LTH OF VIRGINIA,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to~ it:
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 August term,
1928, upon their oaths do present that Jack Snow, who was heretofore on the 14t h day of June, 1927, convicted of violating the
Prohibition laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the Circuit
Court of Green County, Virginia, within one year next prior to
th~ finding of this indic t ment, in the said county of Rockingham
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di~ unlawfully and feloniously receive •. tr~nsport, and have in
his possession ardent spirits, against . the peace and dignity of
the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This ~ndictment is found on the testimony of G. A.
Lawson and W. E. Lucas, witnesses swom in Court and sent before
the grand jury to give evidence.
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Unlawfuily receive, etc.
2nd offense
Commonwealth
v .)
Indictment
Jack Snow
1v·Felony
August term, 1928
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TH ESE AR E, TH EREFORE, To command you, in the name of the Commonw ealth, to apprehend
some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ______ __ ___ _____ __ __
and bring before me,
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to answer the said complaint and to be further
( ,,dealt wit accord",ng to law. And you are also directed to summon __ __ ____ ___ __ __ _______ _________ __ __
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�STAT E OF VIRGINIA -CouNTY
OF
RocKINGHAM, T o-WIT:
I, _____ ___ ___ ______ ________ ______ ______ _____ __ ·--- __ __ ______ , a Justice of the Peace in and for the
County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ ____ ____ __ _______________ ________________ and
_______ ______ ____ __ -- -- ----- ---- -- -- ---- ----- -- - ______ _________________ _____ . _____ _as his suret ___ _,
have this day acknowledge d themselves indebted to the Commonwea lth of Virginia in the sum of
______ __ ______ _______________ ___________ ______________ Dollars ($ ___ ____ ______ ), to be made and levied
of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the said ____ __ ___ ___ __ __ ____________________ __ _
shall appear before the undersigned or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the __ _________ _
day of_ ___________ _____________ ___ ___ __ __ ___ , 192 ·-- -, and not leave hence without leave of the said
Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said
County upon the within charge.
Given under my hand this, the ______ ____ __day of_ _______ __ ____ __ ___ ________ _, 192 ____ .
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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>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jack Snow
Description
An account of the resource
Felony; Indictment
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
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
1928
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RcPr-box7-060
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Snow
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/a888be5e999c6d9ba54040be4c3cf05e.pdf
b7586ceb46258f926736240b10a8e1fb
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The grand jurors in and for t he body of said Collnty
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up on t h eir oaths, do pres ent that "Ja ck" Ta ylor iii thin one
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store and expo. e for sale , g ive away , tran sport, dispen se, solici t,
advert ise and receiv e orders for arden t spirits , agains t the peace
and ci.ignit y of the Cor.1E1onweal th of Virg i n ia.
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within 30 day s, for which purpose an endorsem ent on the warrant, with date, of the 1rnme of the surety and the a m ou forispayment
sufficient; or (3)
merely certify the fine and costs to the clerk of t he circuit court, who firsts Issue ,i fl. la., and, if it proves inefl·ectual , th en a nt,
capias- see
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fine a nd costs, to
the clerk o f the circ uit court of said county, within thirty d ays from d ate hereo f." For rorm o f mon thly certificate of finessaid
clerk, see Hurst's
Gulde & Manual, p. 207, No. 171. For how and wh en person In Jail for fin e, released, see Code, sec's 4074-5, amended, Acts 1895-6, to
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respectively made and levied of their several goods and chattels, lands and tenements, and they
severally waived the benefit of their Homestead Exemption as to this obligation, and also waived any
claim or right to discharge any liability to the Commonwealth arising under this recognizance with
coupons detached from the bonds of this State, to the use of the Commonwealth of Virginia if the said
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conditions underwritten.
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Dublin Core
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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.
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>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jack Taylor
Description
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Misdemeanor; Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
guilty
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1923
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RcPr-box3-051
Format
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PDF
Source
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Taylor
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_018-commonwealth-v-jackson-banks.pdf
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
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1895
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Jackson Banks
Subject
The topic of the resource
Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
Publisher
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JMU LIbraries
Rights
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_002_018
Banks
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_048.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
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jackson Eaton
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1903
Subject
The topic of the resource
Property Damage
Cut and destroy trees in graveyard
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with cutting and destroying trees at a graveyard.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_022_048
Eaton