86 20 4768 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_055.pdf 19a8c2cde0cc85d0ac1c991016dd223a 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. James Cornwall Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Robbery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony robbery. 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 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_006_055 Cornwall https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_037.pdf e8ecab4df4f0c14259c97f3bdacbf30f 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. James Cornwall and James Fugett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with feloniously stealing. 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_005_037 Cornwall Fugett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_002.pdf e53a7aa395f937404131a046167759d5 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. James Cornwell and James Fuger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Robbery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony robbery. 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_006_002 Cornwell Fuget Munger https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_012.pdf c9e32ca4776094e35ae874d14164841a 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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James Cortes Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875 Subject The topic of the resource Lewd and Lascivious Cohabitation Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with lewd and lascivious cohabitation. 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_019_012 Banks Cortes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_038.pdf e40790dfa4e57625c2121496ba5ae26f 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. James Craig Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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_005_038 Craig Lockridge https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_039.pdf a1e7e3c239e7fab1de32027f0a326bde 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. James Craig Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Fighting Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with fighting. 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_005_039 Craig https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_053.pdf 5091036d70b07222ba413c78db56894c 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. James Craige (Crage) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1814 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with fighting by assault and beating. 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_003_053 Crage Craige Spangler https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/6406f088100e117fc45b8b25d3b09589.pdf d1f58d3183dd2d57408654c50187c13e PDF Text Text COI1IhTO!JWEl TH OF VI ::tG 11 I • , COUNTY OF ROCKI NGII.! .M, t o- wi t: In the Circu i t Court of said County: The gr a ud j uro r s i n a nd fo r of • oclc i n g ham and n ow 1; tt e n i ng s a id Cour t a t i t s Oc t ob e r t er m, il.923 , u.p on t h ei r oa t h s d o )r esen t t ha t y e ar ne xt t h e bod y of sa id County Ja r.:ies ~A Cra v1fo rd wi t hin one r ior t o t he finding of t his i nd ic t me nt i n t h e said Co mity oL ock i ngha m, di d un l a wf u l ly an d fel oni ous l y anu.f a ct ur e , s e ll , of .,., er , k e e p , st or e and ex pos e for s a l e , giv e away, tra n s p ort , d ispe n s e , s oli ci t , a dverti s e an d rece i v e ord e r s fo r ar dent sp i ri ts; and t hen a 1d t h er e t he s a i c~ Ja.,"es Cra wf ord wommi tte d t he sec ond off e11 s e agains t t h e ~r ohi bi ti on Jaw s of t he Commonwe 1 th o·f Vir ginia i n a.1:1e s H:Crawf o rd was c on v ic t e d fo r v iola ting t ha t t h e s a i d :Pr.ohi bi tion ... - -------- , aw s of the Commonwe al t h of ir ginia on ·t he the Z1- d__day of 1 9G0 , i n t he Circ ui t Cour t of ~o ck i n gham Co un ty , Vir g i n i a , a nd t hen a nd t h er e wa s .s e n te n ced t o::, ~ of On e Hundred Dol l a r s a ud t o s erv e fo r a p er iod of I' e i Jcty &a-y e,, i n j a i 1, against t h e pe a.ce a nd d. i g1 it y of t he Co mmonwe a l t h of i r g i nia . 'i 'his i nd i ct r en t i s found on the t esti mony of J . 1 . :i:l i r ting, u . T . Re xrod e, an d -1!; . J . :Jillard , wi t ne s s es swor n in Co u r t and s eu t b e-f ore t h e gra nd j ur ~r to give evi de n c e . ) a ,J, / �Otj -. O • .-. ~ ~ . :., !:,.J t'"' . - to i,» 8 1-:,;j t ..,, ,.,.. 1-3 p;:: ....,, tt-, I' u ~ !..'C 1-t C § J t:-t 1:-1 lrj t-' 0 0 ~ [f) ....... 0 Ki ~-) - .< 0" I-' 8 0 • t-\., f1 . 0 ~ """° ~- ..p . t--" ~ <: 0 ' t-i ~ p;:: Jl:· 0 . c+ ~ 1-:) c5 ~ !z tr. ,. �Commonwealth vs James Crawf ord CHARGE TO JURY. If you find the accus ed,Ja mes Craw ford,n ot guilt y you will say so and no more. If you find him guilt y as charg ed in the indic tmen t then you enwill say so and fix his punish me nt by confi neme nt in the penit , tiary for a perio d of not less than one nor more than five years not or,in your discr etion by confi neme nt in jail for a perio d of less than six mont hs nor more than twelv e month s and by a fine not excee di ng five hundr ed dolla rs. �,.. ~ ~ c_~ t f'1 ~ ~ 2) ,,, "" 1 ~ ~ ~ ~ I\ C:I '~ ~ --,I' ~ ~ ~ ~ " ,<:A ~ ~ l ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,... ..., ~ �Th Cou..rt in t r ucts t he jury th t i in a l l crimin al cas s,the -ccused ' s l"aJs ,s a on th Co l ea o - not ~~i t res umptio n of irinocen c e in o-nweal th th this case , a s is f avor and ut s bu.i.l n of provi g 1is guilt beyond reas onable doubt . If , thcref r e ,upon a oons' deratio n of thew ol e c s , the testimo ny of the witnes s es and the c r cums tances s hoVJn in e~ll" id nee, the r e of the jury a reas ona le doubt they shoul d find i s t o th guil t of t e a.cou ed , not guilty . _md the Court furth er tells t e jltry the t a rea.son abl •hie ,"ft r c om xists in the min s dou.b is thr- t s tate of the c se rison and c onsi eration of 1 1 t e eviden ce , le ves t e min s of the jur,o rs ilt such c on it;ion t nat they cannot s ay th t they :feel an abidin g c onvict ion t o a. moral c ertain ty of the t r ,.t h of the charge . ��-\ ~ 'J'-- f;t f' ~ ~1q ( h ~ LA---1 I v ' J._ &/ . J .·" / { l C lw 1 ;/J__ .) , • .... l..J, ~-=-.I ..,,, 'J 9 . c L-t.--1 --:J ?/;_ �a I ., ,_ I �In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingha m County, Greeting: ~~=~•:s;:=•n~~a••~~.;, to rippear befo re the Judge of' the Circuit Court of' Rockingh am, County, at the Cou,rt 19 ..,.,z_,:J tr.Y.. Hou,se thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the... ./ <?. ~ day of'. ;,z;. to testify and the truth to say in behalf of' the Commonw ealth aga,inst. ·····• •-·· . ··· · ········ · ·••·••············ ···· ········ ~ ·~ · · ········· ~ ~ ············· ~ .... ,: ... wh""l:t~~,ds chargecl with and indicted for a f'elo1tg misdemea nor . ...shctll not omit imder the penalty of £ZOO. .11.nd have then .11.nd this.~ and there this Writ . Witness, J. F. BL.II. CKB UR.JV', Clerk of oiir said Cou,rt, at the Cozirt House, the -?= clay of. . ... ~ r.J/... . , 1 9~~ and in the 14,...'8':7,li year of the Commonw ealth . r, .~~ News-Record, Harrisonburl!, Va. Clerk. �/Jj n/, / ~ / f -2...0 �In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff o f Rockingham County, Greeting: You a,re hereby com,mande d to sum,mon .. . ...... ..... · · ··, ~ ····· ······ cf~ . r ............. ... . to ripperir bef'ore the Judge of' the Circuit Cou,rl of Rockingha m County, at the Cou,rt - ~ .cla,y of'. ..... r'/7 19 ...~,~ "/ . House thereof, at 10 o'clock, a. m., on the . .... ... ry_~. J...3 . . ..... to testify and the truth to say in behalf of' the Commonwe alth a.g ainst... ...........~.\ ··· ····· · ·········-··············· ·······t· who stands charged with and indictecl for a frl,tm;g- niisdemean or . .11.nd this . ...... ~ .sha,ll not omit under the penalty of' £100. .11.nd have then ancl there this Writ. Witness, J . F. BL.11.CKB UR.N', . Clerk of our sa,id Cmirt, at the Cou,rt House, the and in the 14-.. &Ifi year of the Comnionwe nlth . ~ clciy of'.. ... ~ u::7/~ , 1 9~ ..... ~ < News-Record, Horr isonburl!, Va. I/ r= ~ ~rlc. ��In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You are herby commande d to summon ___ _________________ _________________________·---------------------------------------------------------------------------- · ::::: : ; : J - ~ : : : : :: : :·: : : : :::::::::::::::::::::: : : ::::::: ------------------·------------------------------------------------------ -------------------- --------------------------------------------- ----------------~--____,,_ --------------- -------------------- to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockingha m County, at the Court House, at 10 o'clock, _d _-:-_____________________________19__?.;-_~, to testify and the truth to say in a. m., on t!L.A:-: _____ _/___..3-__ ______ day of _____________~ behalf of the defendant in the prosecution of the Commonw ealth, Plaintiff, againsL----- --------------~-------------·---------- - -~~ ---------- --------··----------------·-·-·--------------------------------------------D efendant ______ _ And this ___ ~______ shall not omit under the penalty of $100. And have then and there this Writ. day of Witness, J. F . BLACKBURN, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the ____________ ------'N-_____ ~ 7 ____________________ -------------------ClJ--£:lL_:: __________ , 19_~and in the 14,_s:;?__ year of the Cornn 01 . "earth. ---~-- --r.'----~ ~ - - - - - - - - - ----, Clerk ��In the Nam e of the Com mon wea lth of Virg inia: To the Sher iff of Rock ingh am Coun ty, Gree ting: to appe ar befo re the Judg e of the Circ uit Cou rt of Roc king ham Cou nty, at the Cou rt Hou se, at 10 o'clo ck, a. m., on th _ ___ ___ ___ _______ __day of _________ ________~ _a:P_:___________________ ______ __1 _____ -, to testi fy and the truth to say in beha lf of the defe ndan t in the pros ecut ion of the Com mon wea lth, Plai ntiff , again st__ ________ ______________________ ____________ __ ____ __..., __ _________ __ _____ ______ ____ _____ ___ __ ____ ___ ____ __ ___ ___________ _________ __________ _ ....., _ _ __ "'-✓- -- ----------- ----------------------- -------------- ----------------------------------- -------- ----------- _____ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ _ Defe nd ant ______ _ _______ ____ shal l not omi t under the pena lty of $100. And have then and ther e this Wri t. Wit ness , J. F. B ACKBUR N, Cler k of our said Cou r t, a t the Cou rt Hou se, the_ ·--------7- - ~--- --------day of -------------- ----9 --cr//__.___________ , 192. ._~ and in the 14 ___~ year of the Com monwea lth. _ _ _______ __ _ ___ ___ _ _ __ _ _ ___ __ _ _____ _ _____ __ __ _ _ _ __ __________ _ _ _ _. _ _ _ _ _ _________ _ _ And this_ ___ ___ ----- -----------~ 0 -~--L --- - - ~ ~ - - , Cler k �1 () C (j ��• �Ins t:r uc t1o n #1 l y tha t in t h i s . as i n al Th e eo urt Ulq tru cts thu jur ts ux on t he Cornr,10 nweal th .to res en rd bu the , s ,oe; oal na cri mi t bey ond eve ~y r ene ona ble do ub C if . I ,-:1":i ee~ nec ,. uae d . to t h e co nv ict ion o!' t he ~co �. rl.$ '"'O �In st ru ct io n # 3 Tne co ur t in st N •t • th e J'U.17 tha t wh er e th e ev id en ce 1a on ly eu tf io ie nt to ra is e a mer e eu sp ic io n or .p ro babi li ty of gu il t , th is 1• no t enou gh to ju s ti fy oo nv 1c t1 on . �• I ,,+ �In the Name of the Common wealth of Virginia : T~e _s}:/'jff of Rockingham County, Greeting: t~·;,,;;;t::f:;,.~~;;~f-~;i; . .Z 7 f t • ~ ~ -- YoU, are h ereby com,mnnde d to su,m,m,on ..,. Uircu,it Court of Rockingha,m, County, at the Cou,r t Hou,se a::reof, at 10 o'cloclc, a. m., on the ... ___ l .. f -.. cla y of.. ~ - ' __ 19.~ to testi fy and the tnith to say in behalf of the Commonwealth a,gai nst. wlw ,tand~ chnr::~ l ~} f~ . felony mfadcm,an or - . ... .sha ll not omit w 1,d er the penalty of £ ZOO . .Jlncl hnve then .Jlnd this . ... . -~ anll there this Writ. Witness, J . F BL.JlCKBU R.N, Ulerlc of ow· snid _C~rt, at the Coiirt House, the 19 2-.3 and in the 14 '6.. .th year of the Cmnm,onwe alth . rla,y of . It fr.,:'}/ ' .. , .~tf . ~~<.-a;~ ~ ~ ---=- , Clerk. News.Record, Horri~onburg, Va. ��News-Record, Harritonburg, Va . In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingha m County, Greeting: . . . .2Zr1reO~ n~ ~ ~ to appear befor e the Judge of t he Circuit Cou,rt of' Rookingh nm County, a,t the Court House, at 10 o'clock, a. m . , on the . / Q . . ~ny of' . ~ , ............. .191?:?.,;l r-to testify and the fruth to say in behalf' of' h e Conunonw ea lth before the Grand Jury .11.nd thi~ .... shall not omit under the penalty of £100. .11.nd have then and there this Writ. Witness, ~- F. ~~ UR.N', Clerk of' oi~r s~,id Court, a~ the Co~rt House, the C/~ ay of ...... .................. ........................, 19 ;,t;kcl in the 14 yew of the Commonw ealth. Z £:···:-· t:±'!_,. . ..'/a... . , Clerk~ ��J.t\1L~S CRAWF ORD ads Upon an Indictm ent for a Fel . CON.!IvlOU\7.'.:lALTH i <\ L, ...,-·t l ~ -. ~ , f l t, I "-• ' " ✓ !. O ; 2. ,✓- ~ ~- I ~~ I ~ ., - --u ~ , ;," ;i ~ I#} tJ I , t_r-t) I 5 1 1 '. �..., -=- I ·1 I / • • J r I • � 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. James Crawford Description An account of the resource Felony; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Felony guilty manufacture sell offer transport dispense advertise receive order for ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box3-002 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 Crawford https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_138-commonwealth-v-james-crawford.pdf f3fbd98f7679755c50b66e5f2aa8cf20 PDF Text Text i'='?····1~~ ~lf_{p{Y~ L 1,. J.ff.L4~~ p_,.,... ../4.111...~-L _) kr~ If_ 6 ~ 'f hpt4.._ ¥. lh-~ J-fJ_J.~~ t,Jf~1~ 1 Jr ~ 4 _ b tnr1~ ��NEWS•RHEGISTER, ARRISOf\ ' . URG, VA, lr ARREST WARRANT. COMMONWEALTHOF VIRGINIA, ROCKINGHAMCOUNTY, 1 TO-WIT: '7 To . ..1,,.1'..~ WHEREAS,. fit . II ~_,,_ :·· .•.._ .. ··;;;--·--···· ····~·-•··7~ ..d.~f:4./L; complaint and information ... ()':'~ /" ............................. , a Constable of said County: . ............................................. of the said county, has this ..t-.f.J/~........ ..a Justice H.~ on oath before me, . . ~-L,_,.(_, .~ -=:_-:-,rI'if:!' '2'J.-v, f~ of the said county, on the ....... ~.~·············day of the said county, that .············· ............................. 190.?......., in the said L,.1.. of .... day made county, did ~~Fl--~~ ~/:.,,:;~~ •• ~f:5?± t... ··.,.·~ ..·.·.·. t1t~,,~~~:L /~ ··'.,;- ,,. =~ ... .. d.,.~ .. ..,L r" ,I,, ./, ... r."o/J:• ,L,. L.. ··~ 6.......... ...~. . , .J. These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, £ ";J > , ~~.-·.~.·.,·.·.··.·.·.·:v1· .,........................ ~ ... 1..7.../.'.j ~~ ;'··'··' to command •• you forthwith !_ ,,,. to apprehend and bring before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ~ ~ to anU,'~n,d7~d~~n~t:ia>~;, ~o~ a,e_,O""ffe tosummo ... ....... ... ~f-~·····gf················································••·••···································· ·····················\·.····························· to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. ~ Given under 't.................... day oL~~···················, my hand and seal this ........ in the year 19of........... . ............................ 1-~ ..f.~ ................ ............................ .]. P. [SEAL.] �T • Commonwealth vs. kA 1 } Arrest Warrant. ~~ I t I Executed arresting the wit/1in and warrant delivering by the bod1' of ·······-··················'·-···-·'............. before ........ a justice if Rockingham County and by summoning t/1e witltiu 11amed ,,·itnesses in person, this .... ( ' ....day of .... I Constable of Rockingham County. �T • ~· w:d_, ~ I.ill~ A. l.wv.) ~t,;;J: ~ A~Jz r tu ,,. . . ,J; I ~~ . ifr. ~ - (I It M tu,{} ( I .rt, ~ ~ a �T • �r • �r • I \ � 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 1909 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Crawford Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder 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_005_138 Crawford Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_002_021-commonwealth-v-james-crawford-sr.pdf 75fe04275ea9da9f1a80ed3a290072a4 PDF Text Text ~ . ~~ tt ~~t ~ ~ I ~ ~ (11 v2~ - &-,_,.,.J; f tR~~ %~~~~~-L,~~~ f~~- . a-a~,~~~~ ~f~ ~,~?. ~~~~~~~ 11/k~✓~ ~,de,~,~~~~~~~/~~ £ rb-J',~~~~~ -:'~j - ~ . 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HUGHES, a Justice of the said county, that ................ .J. ?&:i-:-i.,c ...,____, .....• <£2c .r-.~ u.~ L M: ...l7C..... ,.u-.A .., .......................................................................................................... . (/. . t;,__J" ~ of the said county, on the .......2..... ~.................... day oLi . ~ 0 ...~.v\ ...189 .~., in the said county, did .s..~:.. These are therefore, apprehend and bring ... in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to before me, or some other Justice of the said County, the body of the said ................... ~~ ...... &:.... -'-"-'7« ... ✓ .............. ~,.................................................... . to er the \'aid complaint, and to be farther dealt with according to law. And you are required to summon ' ......... . ....................... ... 7_L 't ' ': y[:_..c......·········/¼./Jt±f 7~//.t,, ,k~< to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Commonwealth, on the examination touching the said offence. . --Z-/4- ~ ,... Given under my hand and seal this ....~ ..½...... day oL .....:...L..~ ~ , ,, / ... ...~: ...)----·•·······....io ~ fi_',:t:.~.~ll the year 189V. J. P [LS.] �- Cmnmonwealth vs. { ARRESTWARRANT. .. ... ✓ ·. ,..... ! ~ ~ ~~ ', 6') ~ -..-"' . .. ~ ExeCfUted the within warrant I~ ! { (~ ~ '1~!11- before fe._ ........... L .................................... . f· &.X.../luyh.J. a Justice of Roclcin/ham ~~ ~ ~ ~ nan1,ed witness 'N l'--. ~ ~ ~.,J\ K ........ . County and by sumnrionin}! the within ...... /t. ....... day . ~ .... by arrestinJ! and deliverinJ! the body of l'--; - (, in person, this of ...../lla ..tr..£189 5- L/L;,;i,;~.c.r c;;;;;y ~- ~ \ It ', ' ! 'I ,~~ ~ ~ I " ~ l1 ��./ ��}y l~l ,~~ 7 ~ '\ J ' . 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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/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1895 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Crawford Sr. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Property Damage Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with misdemeanor property damage. 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_002_021 Crawford Roller https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-001.pdf 83ca4050a76b62a4668ea00860f5b170 PDF Text 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 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. James Crawford, Sr. Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with the unlawful sale of ardent spirits, labeled "Indictment No. 3". Misdemeanor, Guilty. Defendant petitioned for writ of error and supersedeas, which was rejected by the court. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-001. Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Harrisonburg (Va.) Veterans--Confederate States of America Stonewall Magisterial District, Rockingham County (Va.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre, 2019; Updated by Megan Pullen 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913 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 Pro001_001_001 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 Court Records Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/20">Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases</a> Crawford Ellis Gooden McDaniel Shifflet https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_046.pdf 4175e1e8ea8cf71bea726f8e1963c7e1 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. James Cunningham Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1819 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. 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_006_046 Cunningham https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_006_158-commonwealth-v-james-dawson.pdf c27581f6e5996c0489804966f66b7538 PDF Text Text (prJ.I h 1 ,,1 N,,d.111., '·tm ll ""'' fap n 1, ·, //,r ,1/1m . fr1lJ 1111.,111,,I J· 4&v0ry '1, (J,,.,.?'r 4 ~ P"/- !:1 4, . 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'l\lf>8tton exolua1vely ·'"'•t, --:here a n,1llll'er eaoh other, equally belanoAd, ~op~arance fying, surrounding the or&dibility or the for th& ;jury, ,ind thll law is teali.t"W direct.lY opp,os1t.e t-o 1a not ~ound to ~~ruo the wo1tht or nvidnnoe 'l'he jury have the rtght of the ~itneaao~ and their intelligence .,:r th~ jury or -.ttnassea that on the atan~. o.ppe.rent candor to deterrntne, lll!lnner of teat!- ·hAir and rat~neaa, ttelr or l•ok of 1ntell1v.enc~, o1roU!l18tancea srypeariny and from all on the •rial, 10re iroi--t?':j-'of c-ed1\oo, and to i'l1;re ,..rodlt • trom the ~1JJ>~rem the other whlch r.itne•"ee acoo:d..lngly .. ae �• • • • • • • ' • • • • • • �- Cornmon\vealth .. of Vtrginia, w , - COUNTY O Jl ~OCK I NG I IAA'\. To•wl l : IN Tl1E Cl~Ctirr COURT OF SAIO coux·rv~ ~vAv~ ··•·1••> ,...... -....... . I •• Ctcrt.: - �T C'\ '-''1' ~t:, ~·~ l ~f:' • ~. ~ i:., ' - ~ ~....--, ":::, "' : .t <-=::,.--. ~ /;{: - m r r t'> '--l' ~ ! ~ ti Zt ~ :0 C f11 ,'i ::) ~ --i • 9 3 0 ~~ )> ,) f",r &i l ~ -t'Z c:, Cl .... ::r i- [ ~. ~ ..., ' ~ ;-. ' I ~ I • ~ ( c,... ' "'-t\( I 'U• ~ ~ ~ f \ ~ �/k;~ au-.~~d_,_ q_ ~ /' {~ecwt-- er-~ ·Jt)-0 ~ c/ ./41 7 ~- <h:7-~, V 4A..L ~ , ~ a.-,,/'~ ~ c( ~ () a?/!d7~/v1l>~ • I I �� 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 1910 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Dawson 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_006_158 Coleman Dawson Meyerhoffer https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_025.pdf 5d9b5db793b80ee84e70c3903fd36c58 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. James Dean Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1902 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Minor Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling alcohol to a minor. 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_025 Dean https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_044.pdf 5b75e02470450bd3d3c5545e002bde1c 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. James Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful gaming. 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_005_044 Duff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_074.pdf 1292fb28c9b40db4c0117e20a57a6abb 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. James Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1809 Subject The topic of the resource Selling alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling spiritous liquors without license. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring 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_001_074 Duff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_097.pdf 999df817bba568eaef26e3d43411ca9d 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. James Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Playing cards Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with two indictments for playing a game of cards. 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_001_097 Duff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_102.pdf a5f3bfaca9dc5af837d0c31275293804 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. James Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawfully playing cards. 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_001_102 Duff https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_105.pdf 3f6be031a369eddacd056c1525348eac 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. James Duff Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1810 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with permitting playing a game of cards. 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_001_105 Duff Fletcher Koontz McWilliams https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/7743fab196b3ad141d5aa8a346f85f37.pdf 9b7481f85ff7229765ce70daf65e296c PDF Text Text IN THE CIRCUIT CO URT OF ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, JIRGINIA. TO THE HON. T. N. HAAS, JUDGE OF SAID COURT FOR SAID COUNTY: I, D. W. Earu:an, Commonwealth 's Attorney for said (,,,ou.nty, do res pectfully represent unto your Honor: That on Saturday night, February 13, 1926, John Logan, a policema n for the c ity of Harrisonburg, , Virginia, did seize a Rudson touring car, model motor No. 108987, bearing Virginia license tag for the year 1926 No. 104-722, and license plat for the city of Harriso:::i bllrg No. 924, said auto mobile at t he t i me of seizure being occupied b y James Eldridge who had in said ca r at ' the ti me of seizure about five gallons of ardent spirits, That under Section 57 of the Prohibition Act as an ended, said a utomobile i s forfeited to the Commonwea lth • . Tha t y our i n formant prays that the said auto mobile be condemned and sold, and that t he proceeds be disposed of accordi ng to . l aw, and that James Eldridge and. Nettie Mason, as well as all other pers on s concern ed in interest, be cited to a ppear a nd sh ow ca use why the said car should not be condemned anl sold to e nf or c e th e f orfeiture. Co~' Subscribed a nd sworn to before me this 17th day of February, 1926. �Commo nwealth v) Inforr ra.tion Hudson tourin g car. (Jas . Eldrid ge) D. W. Earman Commonweal th' s Attorn ey �n o c :ci~1§;}12-r.1 County to-1,,•;it : C01,1.nt ~r 21. ~ . ,s fil ec~ in t hG Cler~: t s Of fice o f s 2, ict Cowity :-:cn i.r,f o::crne,- ti an 2,g:.~,i:ns t c, c er t 2,in - .Xuls..on., hvi.Jlg_ ~ .modal - - .:. r mot.ov.. Bo. 1.98~8_'/~_ b_!3a±"i_!}e;_ V_ir_Bi_p.i-a ).icJn_!!e~ tag.:_ f_o:r_ 1_9~6 -~o_. _101,-_'12-_2_, -~net license plat• fo~ city of Harrisonourg No. 924, The s c i d_ i afon.,_1;:.t i on h 2,v i:ng f o :r its ob ject t h e c ori d erim c. t i on cx1d. - - oar.- s 2,l e o f t :1e - - - - - - 2 fcre s a i d 2 s for f e i t ed to t h e Comm.onw e 2.l th s.:n.d. c ll eg·es t h2,t t:a.e s 2,rne wc,s s e iz eo.. by - - - - .John- Logan, l)oli.eeman - - - ::-.na. .---,t t he t i me o f se izur e t he r e f o und in s 2- id _ Qar_ J1.b.9u._t oi a.relen t sp i rits wa,s .tiye_ plloJlS_ o~ a.r.O.ellt.. psi1:'i.t._ 'be i ::g t r , ,;.1.s ~)o:::-t ea. co n trz.r ~, to 1 2.w. The r efore - 18118.J :Jl~;l.d_ge_ aJ).Cl,_ ll,t_:ti_e ~11011 __ '--,,n d 2,l l o t :ner :,;i 0rso ~1s co n e e :cr ed. :;__D in cer e st :::,re n o ti£H.: d to 2,pj_)e 2.r before t h e Ci rcuit Cou:c t o f Roc :-:i;.1§;h3.m Co unty on t Le - - tibt.. - cl2,y of the - ~ l l. - - - Te:.·m o f s 2,i c. Cour t, b e i:'1g >»J>iJ.. ..19-• .l.926, to s 1:low c aus e , i i 2.n31 t 11e y r, a:r , wh y t he :9:tc.y er of t ~1e s c,ic in:Zorm2,t i o n tio n s:ioul d n o t '.:rn fi"r-.:.::.n. t ed '."X,. o. s ;:--,i. f j)rO)S:Ct J s o l d. i:i.1. J.ccord- L1n ce with ·ch c st2-tu te :aw o :: Vir[;ir.:.i z',., Wi t:n es s J .. J, £ 1 ?..c':,J-::i..r:r1 . (. 7 ,] :r 1': o f :Jj-26- ·- - , ?,Jll: c. ,.' . ,· , ·, . l50th t ~1e C i::cc ui t Co vx ~ 0 f J. n c: lriD-:si12.m �Executed March 15,1926 by posting a true copy of this writ at the front door of the Court House and leaving same posted there also futher e~ecuted on same day and date by having a true copy of this writ published in the Daily-News Record a news paper published each week day in rockingham County , Virginia,also further executed on the same dtty and date by delivering a true copy of this writ to James Eldridge and Nettie Mason each · in person. n /1. //) ___·_-. Depu-cy ;..____~.;;._;;...;;... ~y~ t: c. w. Dove,s. R. c. ., • ' ~ ~ ¾ ~ \ J ~- J r �. " i l ,l ,,. ~ ~- t lt ~ #- i o -r r J 1 ~~ ..___..,__,..,_J ' i A r . l4 {, i l I 11 t J 1 I i ~ • i ~ '< \. ' L , ~ "I• ~ ' ~- l ' - -i I,, i - ,\ (}) /1 ,1..f r: 'f ----- / N) /- 1 . .._,__ I 1/. 2,. t, //j~o.. "J �I • J' r. .....;.:. - r!. r l. l. J . ., • I • f � 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. James Eldridge (Hudson touring car) Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment Hudson Touring car 5 gallons spirits Section 57 car seizure Daily-News Record Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box5-045 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 Eldridge Mason