79 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_044.pdf 629dd314655fdd9f3ec65ea7d5df8cf8 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Isaac Mathis (alias George Smith) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1843 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Possess forged and counterfeit notes Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously possessing and publishing false, forged, and counterfeit notes. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_044 Mathis Smith https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_036.pdf f9d77b7b2c85280062e029c132c93031 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 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. 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Isaac Nisewander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without a license by retail to be drank at the place where sold. 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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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Isaac Paul Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits without license. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_033 Paul https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_023.pdf 36f8d9972887c7ddd0ed3b832ebb9f43 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Isaac Reid Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1831 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_010_023 Reid https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_027.pdf aad5b8ec3eb6a450157dfb2829074636 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Isaac, Abraham Jr. and Elizabeth Reed Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1827 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_009_027 Reed https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_036.pdf db1175a2871d21778b7304fd4d59010f 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Israel Minick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and did beat, wound, or illy treat. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_036 Minick Sowry https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_002.pdf 7ac4c84c77b3a755f6a1f2712615e785 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Israel Minnick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_017_002 McDorman Minnick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_019.pdf 8d3e6fc8632c246a97bafb0d14ca5ce3 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Israel Minnick Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Not Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_017_019 Larry Minnick https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_004_077-commonwealth-v-israel-mongold.pdf a66f7b7b9390da1a3e619a15775cc733 PDF Text Text �---- ���ita.oo 1~2 .. ~~11 I J- )., ~ 7.111 CJk. ff , 4:-0 .J-./ i":J:;-. ¢, . ;½~ i~()7'.[ 5-:-3 6 L.(_t) . tJ L) ~ ��.. 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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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Israel Mongold Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony assault. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Assault 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_004_077 Mongold https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/45a82956f5558e68de51a01d6110dbf4.pdf f6067fa4c29370671213e2e6c7b061b8 PDF Text Text '' STATE OF VIRGINTAt County of Rockingham , to-Wit: ··:tri"" the C,iroui t Court of Rockingham County: )•_ •, The Grand Jurors in a.nd for the body of said County of ~ockingham and now attending said court at its April term, 1920 , upon t hei r oaths, do present that Isaac Pittington, F. G. Simmons and Tony Hitt withi n one year next prior to the findin~ of this i ndi ctment, i n the said County of Rockingham, did unlawful l y manufacture, sell, offer, keep, s tore and e xpose for sale, give away, transport, dispense, solicit, advertise and recei ve orders f"or ardent spirits, against the p eace and dignity _ of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indri.ctment is found on the te s timony of v wi ev idence .. s ent before the Grand Jur y to give �-1 1,~ • ( r~ Commonwealth ~ vs. ~1 J { ,i I I saac P i ttington , et a l ~ t~t~. ~ /u~~ ,f; April term, 1920 ~~ i ' J ' ,3 _ . . . .. '\ ~" I ~ ~ I '~. "' {.,. " ) .J / ~ ✓~ ;--'-- 1 t l f~ ... •\ ~) " ,,"t'""'. s-• ' l . cw di ~· ~ -t ~ ~ ~ ~ \ ~~ ,l fJ1. f! /<.()f ~ Poreman 11 ~ 4 f' ..... ~ "b ~ A true bill D. \1 . Earmn Commonwealth~s At torney ! �v TH O J. 0 , VI RG I NI A , 'HE 1 - IB I O.t< R I 1fGH Ve commnad you, tha t yuu take • CO ~ REl~T I NG : -~-~ {Ii.I ,:'.~ -.-: ... , i:f he be f ound wi thin your County , and him safely keep~ so tha j you h ave his body before t h e Circu it Cour t of Rockin gham aunty , t t1e , Courth ouse :forthwith, to answer us of a c er t in felo ny whereo f he stands i ndicte d. And have then and there t h i s wr it. fi tnes s J . F . Bl ckburn , 0-. Clerk of our sa i d Court , at the Courth ouse thereo f , t e ././. . .. . day o:f • . -~ ..... 19~ i n t e J.4Vst ye· r of t e Co .;.onwe al th . ......P,-.~ ~ CJ erk . ��J e b hi fou d or:u y u, rithin yo o y b f or Court h u the ,(; ; ·rr- ' t ~//..... , J.... ~..... ~ .... . ... .. , t y uu t Count y , n h i1 ~t iro it orth i th , t o , u o . f el y Ro of 11p • i gh ·· C if he o t o ~ you h v e County , ,, t tl t , in Q y er ~o• h e i nd icte . ,/ d t Cl erk of a of -~ 0 1.1r a id 'ourt , - .... .. . 19~ re t i it. :i t n o!l 't J . • l ,_ t t h e 'ourth ou e ~h reo , in --b urn , ~ .I./. . .. . e C!o • .o 1. J r ,, .1 . �,. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are h ereby comm,anded to sum,m,on ... to nppear before t Ju,d&e of .the Circuit Cou,rt of Rockingham, County, at the Court . ../J ....... . House thereof ,.-r,,1Y-t-r-r, da,y of'. d ~ .~... . . . . . 19.?-/ to testify and the truth to say in behalf of the Commonwealth befor e the Grand Jury c1 rj7~ r ~ -/ · ··✓-~ ····· · ·· · ······· ·· ··············· ·· ········ cf · ~~.~ ... who stands charged with and indicted for a f elony misdemeanor . ./1.nd this ... ~ .. shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .11.nd h ave then and there this Wri t . / Witness, J. F. BL.11. Cl(B URN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Cou,rt House, the /. ;- .dny of ... d.~ ~ .. ., 19.2.:----f, and in the 14 ...'ir.fh year of the C01nnwnwealth . )✓-,., 1.-........~~ . . . . . , Clerk. V ..... ..... .... N ews-Record. Harrisor1b11rg. Va. ... . ��\ < In the Nam e of the Com mon weal th of Virginia: To the Sherif f of Rocki ngham Count y, Greet ing: You are hereb y comm,anile cl to sunim on ··· · ·· · · ·•·:;;;~. . . ~ . .• •i o . ~.·.· of Roclc ingha ,n Coun ty, at the Cou,rt .. ....i/,a,y of .. ~ ~ .,, ... ... 19.~- j- Hous e thereof, to testif y ancl the truth to say in beha lf of the Conu nonw ealth before the Granc l Jury who stanc ls charf ecl with ancl inclic tecl for a f elony .miscl emea nor . .llncl this ........~ ..........shall not omit uncle r the pena lty of £100 . .llncl have then ancl there this Writ. Witne ss, J . F. BL.IL CKBU RN, Clerk of 01.u· saicl Court , at the Cozir t House , the /(- ..ilay of. .~ ~ - : .. ....., a,-ncl in the 14.. ~th year of the Comm onwe alth. l~f , ···· · / / Newi•Re cord, Harrisonburg, V,J. ... ........................., Clerk . ��'fHE COMM ONWEA LTH OF VIRGIN I1\. 1'0 THE SHE TUFF' OF ROCKI NGHAM COUNT Y, GREET INGS : W e command you, that you lake __ rJA ~--~ /.r_ >t,,___ _____ '. ____ ii he be found within your bailiwic k, and him safoly keep, so that you have his body forthwi th before the Circuit Court of Rocking ham County, at the Court House thereo,f on i t i ; : l ~-2~ nswe r us of .a certain ____ __ ~ indicted . at the Court House the----~ -~ the Commonwealth. ---wher eo,f he stands ---- And have then and there this . Writ. 1 ~ ~"t~ ~ - . W itness J. F. Blackbu rn, Clerk of our said Court -- day of_ ___~__ll!-!jin the L't_k _ year of I �1 COM l\[ON WEA LTH f~ r vs. 9-.~ I /- l I l ~ AA/ ;lj 2-,,/ a,u Iii, · I ��I. i I 1 �Ct J t , . (( I J, I I •'-:/ . ,j < ~ , ✓11 ~ ' / z "' I' / , ✓ / / c.- , ,, / L .J // l ,/ -j,, I, �,r. - ~' I . �'I / I . • l (!_ ~ ( I ., -/ ~ J 7/4- I / I I ' I I I ��., _____._:J~b- DOCKET NO. _ ,, • t tEB 19J¼ FILE NO., _ _ __ vs { / ~~~·~~~~~~'.'.:::.___ ~LI ~ FINAL ORDER_'----==cc-----c.-== =--'---191--= - 19~ F:-ROCE EDI NGS Memo: . Flied. Process Issued . .,, \ ' t \ f .' j • CIRCUIT COURT, ROCKINGHAM CO., VA. �' \ \ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Issac Pittington 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 1920 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-071 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Pittington https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box3-053.pdf f8607093d5a6dadb89ec4597ff1f087c PDF Text Text TO THE HON ORJ BLE T. H. HA.AS , JU.JGE OF T HE C I RCUIT CO UR T OF ROC ~:I JGHAM COUNTY: I, D. W. Ear rr.an , Commo nwealth 's Att or ne y for t h e County a.for esa i d, r espe ctfully rep resents unto your Honor: That on Jday 13th , 192 ~ , W.L. Dillard , Sheriff of • Rockingham County , and E . J . Dillard , one of his de p uties for s~id _Cou~1ty, did on the V<i;.l l ey Turnpi ke e;ioutb. of Har r isonburg, in Roc~inghs. m County, Virgi n ia, seize a Birch touring car, model D3~ _en g · n e number 1137; , ..: said car at the time in said County be i ng operated by one of s ei zu.re I sa a c Weane , who had in said ca_r at the time about one- hal f gal l on of arden t spirits, commonly known as mo on sh i iie liqu or. That under Section 57 of the Pro hibiti on Ac t as amended, the said automobile is forfeited to the Commonwea l th. '.1.'ha. t your i n for ma nt condemned and. so 1d. law; th.a. t I sa.e,c am rey s t ba t sa.,id au tomob il e be t h e pr oceeds d i sposed of according to 'ieane a nd a .11 other pers ons co ncerned in interest be cited t o a ppear ru1d show cau se why t h e property should not be co ndemned a nd sold. to en f orce t he fo rf ei tur e . Subscri b e d and sw~n t o b e for e me th i s ,z_ ~ y of June, 1923. �COMMONWEALTH v. BIRCH TOURI NG CAR <~ En gin e number 113 7 . (Is aac Wean e c ar) ~ ' 0.i ~) 0 ~ -~ Inf ormati on • ~ ..... _./ ~ ~ . (t'fea ln 1fie· C,i e~.Offlc~o:ki1'!l~n {~ _y-~- V~-'- ;..-s . J(f.l_,9; ,~ L...f l ........... -~' ~ . +, , .... ~[ ··,_ -~ . ~ .. ' D • W• E a.nnan; Commonw eal t h 's At tor ney �HO'. . t : n .o n,.. :;lle ~ I i rt i B:troh Touri .• 11£ ti nh or .• Model D 35 E ine Jj o LJt 6 af utomobile s i'o:r 0 t t h - t rn 1 er.e t ir t ... ntr... oui - '.3' car allon of & • leeac Weane an 11 other per on er 0-0 din 1 tereat bo or e the C1rcu 1 t uou:rt of , .oc-i 1 rhsm Co :i to the 0 June Ter . 0 ' ·" onu e , i f ony t hey t u 00 10 ma t i n ~nu lt d t y on t he . .1 of C j t June 18, 1923 ei o automobile ole of r t ..1 d 1 p·:e r first u.rt , be in, ha prayer of the e&n, by cl J)XO}) otif i 8 tJ "'OC - t-tut l · \ of Viry i ni • ,1i t·1 "" t:' , • ... 1 e.c u.r • 1 r · of t at 1,h i n ti1 _ 147th o.... on ,h ., r of June, 6th s- .I. tl e u ' t ' 1. ,r I C l1 7 0 ~.. . 1{ C, ~ ~ I �--, ?~~ ~ ,, , (' I. 1:~ / --;r. *. p p' ~ ~ff'. ,,r,, r VIRGINIA, · ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, TO-WIT: ,~ l11 ·1·ea:; I) , \ V. 1'Jar111a11 . .CIIJIIIIIOII we,1lth.'is Alton11'y for Tiodd11 g ha1111 ·1·011111 y I a s likd in the l'Jerk's or-.1 1 / lil'I! O, l'Uitl County illl ln[Ol'lllat.Lon a ~~;dmt a certtiiu JJlrrh Touring cn:- 1 ' 1• ~Joi.le i V :r;;, T11:;-i11e No. JI :17 . The said i11 ,orn1atio11 l:avlng for 'ih: o :1j('('f. the ('Olld(' lllll; : tion and 1-'Ulu P: I he aut.0111ohile u fore, ·. ald na rorfPitciJ lo the C'o11111101111•eallh an(! ultl ci::e~·. 11:at nt lhc time 01 sei :mre hy / th ~ orfiee1· l here wa·i roun tl in Rahl 1 c,\r; ahmd 1, : gnllon or Hr(lent Hl>irit:,; 2 1c9ntrary to law. Si1ht car ut lime o.':. , rc i:;u_re l,;cln :; op cl-:\ tcd hy on e ·.. ,iac \\ e,, n C'. TIIL1:Dl"1>1ll~ l,.nac \ \' cane and all ) oth er person concerned in lntere!'t befo r e the · !pre noti.iell to a)J)lear Circuit Court of Rockingham County ( o n the flrd day of the June Term oz i<ahl Comt, bolng the 18th du;• o: /J une, 1 n::::.:. to show cause, H any : they can why the prayer of t.he said lnlor nation for_ th.e condemnation n nd i,a1c or rail! automob ile shou ld ! not be g r anted and said property IHold in nccorrhmce wi th t he statute l:i.w of Virgl11ia. 1 Wit nc:;s, J. F. Bl a.ck burn, Clerk ol' the Circuit Court of Hqcklnglwn, County, at .the Cou1·t House therco: on the fith day or June, 1923, and in the ·147th year of the Commonwealth J . Ii'. DLAOKBURN, Clerk. I · ~ ,f :!;'~ l I I 11t ~~~ rf ~tJ t ' l j ltc. " I 0 . t. ~ ~ ~4:::J ~ ' -•- : ~ \r I ~ aF ~ ~ ~ f _t, . ��� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Issac Weane Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment Birch Touring Car Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box3-053 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Weane https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_085.pdf 2860b76f842a9222baafde6c2f7dcf91 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. Carthrew Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1812 Subject The topic of the resource Unknown Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unknown offense. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_002_085 Carthrew https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_081.pdf 58937e1a89bbfc6d6346c42c1f4bf029 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. D. Rutherford Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896 Subject The topic of the resource Tear down and burn graveyard Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with tearing down and burning graveyard. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_081 Arey Rutherford https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_007.pdf 38ec31d73ef818024a584eb2b47f7568 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820 Subject The topic of the resource Swearing Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with swearing two profane oaths. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_007_007 Duff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_079.pdf b6d0e07eefd85535a17825fc154f759d 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. E. Wilt Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1896 Subject The topic of the resource Forgery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with forgery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_079 Wilt https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_073.pdf b4c9861ad446379fa154d1a977312ba0 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. Kyle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1812 Subject The topic of the resource Non-attendance Juror Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with non-attendance as juror. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_002_073 Kyle https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e59bb062e9926c67d5d11e4a38b60229.pdf 3ed0c8d0dd7f8a75ca66309f1607b873 PDF Text Text 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. �J uly terrn , 1917°. 3 c, day vi ol a "!i iou . ~'.,:, , _ COMMONWE ALTH vs. ( l ~ 1 .. J. .•.R•.P:t1:fJ~pJ:>.§! .:rg~_i:_--~---············----·········· ~,. I xxF.oxJtiet~ ~ ·,~'r'\ t ~' -i~~ -~ ~~ ~~ For Misdemeanor !' (""~£' re;, ~~ J;q . Indictment I I ~ J . -::;.. .- -A TRUE BILL ~·Foreman .·.:ay 1 7 ; 1~91 7 • /3~~ J une 9 , 1 91 ? . / ~ Har ry JJJ.. . s tr ick l e commonwe a l t h ' s Attorne y . ~~· ... ·., �V GI, fOJ It C • DL · C llf : t • , t: .i. i&-~ ~ ~ /~ _______ ..,......._ d • in 1 l ......_ --·--- .... ___ ....-........... - -·-- ---·---·. ;JO,- - - - --~----- / llP~ ~ .~~ ~~ ..£w-P ~-~ -c£,./ ..h --~""ft"'""~--~-. . n~ y - ~ -·- ~- <101 · r , fr 'l . th -.r · o Co ~ -~- - - - - - - - 0 s b l. a 01 u1 a.cl irl d 11 ����Delivery Form 60 ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY SPECIAL LIQUOR RECORD Kind of Ardent Spirits, _ _ _----''----'--------= ---Amount _ _ _ __:___ _..__weight~_ _ _ Jbs. Way-Bi I ,No. _ _ _ _ ___::_.__ _ I To ✓ Shippe r ·' Advance, to Collect ------'=:....!c.-""--- ---=:.;_--_:__~- - - l , T r Add Undercbarae COLLE CT " RECORD OF NOTICES To Consignee _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ • To Shipper AFFIDAVIT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS FOR PERSONAL USE • ,. (OVER) �AFFIDA VIT, FOR ARDEN T SPIRIT S FOR PERSO NAL USE. STATE OF YZJ.GINIA COUNTY OF _ /, Jr-·1. /vt ; ; ✓ - ii -i ../...--1, "'T t I, ·' \ , ; t being dul:ii: sworn, depose and say that t am the consigne e of a certain shipmen t of ardent spirits, as specified on other~sid e of this form, this day delivered to me by the Adams Express Company , fro ~ -- - - - -- - - - ; that I am not a student or minor, and, if n female, I am the head of a family; that thearden t~iritsso received by me were brought into the State on my wr itten order, and that I have not, within the thirty days pre vious hereto, r eceived any ardent spir its of any kind whatsoev er, from any person or from any place whatsoever, in excess of the quantity allowed b,rthe provision s of the Act of the General Assembl y of Vir ginia, approved March 10, 191li, 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. · r Consignee Sworn to and subscribe d before me, /' thisQ . .day of I - ~ , 19LL __ ! l Agent for -Adams Express Company . �ADAMS DEL I VER Y FORM 60 _ . . .U. HAR~lSONa ,R ' EXPRES S COMPA NY GPEVX ' L1GuoR REcoRor Received J\ '• ate 1 Advances to Collect ) 191 -l- Affidavit No. / 'EXPRESS' CHARGES PREPAID · hk Add ~ Uad«a.a - J. I To Shipper _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ AFFIDAV IT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS FOR PERSON AL USE . ( OVEll) �AFFIDAVIT FOR ARDENT SPIRITS FOR PERSONAL USE STATE OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY O F - - -- --------'-'---, /✓ I, . ,_ ~ ~ being duly sworn, depose and say that I am the consignee of n certain shipment of ardent spirits, as specified on other side of this form, this day delivered to me by the Adams Express Company, fron, f V .__ , / , -~ ' ,; that I am not a .student or minor, and, if a female, I am the head of a family; that the ardent spirits_ so received by me were brought into the State on my written order, and that I have not, within the thirty days previous 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. Consignee. Sworn to, and subscribed before me, 1 ~ 1i J ) ,. ?, t /l I , r thi'< _ _l day of , , • I I I l\·) I 191_. . A g ent for Adams Expre ss Company, �THE C01illi ONW'E.AL TH OF VIRGI NI A , TO THE SHERIFF OF ROCK I NGH.AI1Jl: COUNTY , GREET I NG : We comma nd y ouQ tha t you t ak e ~,'{j. , \ : ~ ~i f he be foun d within y our bailiw ick, a n d h i m s a fely k e ep, s ~ha t you h a ve his body f orthwit h before the Circui t Court of Rockin gham County , a t t h e Court Hous e thereo f , t o a nswer us of a certa in And h a ve then a n d t here this Writ. ' Wi tne s s J.F.BJ e.ckburn Cl erk of our s a id Court at the · Cou'r t House the C1 . .·- ~ -----=~ ---l9l8 \~ _day of -: _ in the J.42nd yea r of the Commonwea l th. rCl:3/4 _/ ~ C l erk, �lM\ ~ ~~ \ ~_,__,.___.~ .,,~- ~ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; 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.&nbsp;<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&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. R. Puffenberger 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 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-023 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Rockingham County Circuit Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Puffenberger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_002.pdf 2acf635728a9aee5555276cb011e84f9 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J. W. Alexander Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Abduction Fornication Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with abduction and fornication. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_002 Alexander West https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_315-commonwealth-v-ja-garber.pdf f42ff8c39dfa1e1f7b1123bb3149319b PDF Text Text ,,------------------------------------" 0 0 0 111 '!'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&lten 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 &ltho~, 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. oo'""'i ttell 8.0¥ conte111pt ot this �• - - �• state of Virginie., City ot B,u,r1aoriburg, I, Public oerti:ty torego1ng to-wit: Teresa SulliYe.n - - - - - - in and tor the City and State tut I, ;.. 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. �• • • �•• .. llay 21, 1929. 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. J. A. Garber" • �- • • • �- , ' • • •• • - �• 0 0 0 • • . . I I - - - - I I I i •' ' :. j C C I I ~•. n~< t'I<l 0 ~ I " I I I -- I a -( ~1":-, 1 ~ t- rt ,_ r \I('\(f';f \ , . < • j t '-J' • r\ • q• > r• I ~ I ' I t • ll. I ( IN I • • \... ~ I - 't ! t'I I , I I I I • I I' I ~- �• •• 1 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 �. • • • • • • • • • • 1 I ' • "" • 'l • • • • • ' ' • ' • •• �• ..•' --2-- reqllJ.ram•nts 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 • I, Ethel &!>Ci .. ,ate of July, a~o-relaid, to-•it: lrwin, •• 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 • in the said writlng of Au;;ust, 1929 • �• • ~~ ~ ~ (.' ~ ~, ( ~ \,' ~~ ~ • ~· ~ ~ • ~~~ • ' • • • ~I �' •• '• '. µ i,..? ' •' I& •h~ Circ!lit Veo. B. r.eeaell. J. o:t Rocldngba■ County, Couzt tr-ntm.rar A. Olirber It ILPJJOllrln to the Court thi.l over to hb t.ho booko a."111papers uzor all ~f ;. A, Cs.rber f:rom the or Ce-0. B. lCeczell on the d.r.y o:t J'ebruar-,1, 18th !::. ta tt..er1ri:1r•. ordtte'! : • .I.. Co.rb•r. to e.p~e,,.r Late -re~r..rer bofcro tbio day ordei-a 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 �.,• ..' " • • •' �• •• ' • • COll{OS-.C...L::11CY \'IBGI::..u., :'o tbe Sheri!! You a~ ap11•ar before o! Rooldngb""' hereby t.ht Ju<lae o! County, G!U.:T.C.G: 001.,:iuulded to e=non 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. 191:~. the Court Anil lu,v• then and. ir1tneen, J. Hou••, dobel"t .ner• th! s :rr1 t. owl~~•r, Clerk ot our said the 26th de,y ot •11£1l"t, 192~, Co•.IJ't, e.t d in the l!'xth �• •• ,, • • ~ ~ • .,. ~ '.,. "" ~ "'-I.,,. !>.;;, s: ~ ,:;tJ~ ,._ , > C" a- _r =l l> ~ ;."-' - ~ '' '5 "'~@ll: • C"> ,-.,;..=.... -: ~ p ......~... ~,::t .. '-" ' : ~~ ~ " •r- (" �A OOINIIIIR&ln n. 1. L- lale carm �� 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 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 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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J.A. Garber Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor failure to obey orders of court. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Failure to Obey Orders of Court 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_010_315 Garber Keezell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_060.pdf 6067381c6e3b6dcad46021ca7ce32aa7 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 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 The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. J.A. Powell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1904 Subject The topic of the resource Using abusive language drawing pistol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with using abusive language and drawing a pistol. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_060 Powell