87 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/787ad7f95c67031391ddd16c864617d8.pdf 939d2fb0168f878518fa150c29bb6b36 PDF Text Text ~~ t-117 ~~ l -- COMMONWEALTH Indictment vs. ~~ [ ( -- r Fel8R¥ For Misdemeanor ~8F A TRUE BILL --- - - - ~ -1 . Z L ~ 1 - ..... ~: ....., ,. ..... I-.:: ~ ;) ~ ' ~... .'.) 1-;t_ ------ rt.\ Foreman �Commonwealth of Virginiat County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, in and for the body of the County of R~kingham, and now attending the Circuit q · ~. ~ 1117 JlL61Court of said county,/UP Nf THEIR OATHS PRESENT, that ~ d.:J ~~- ~ d Id~ ~ / I f Y'1 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ,Adi, o:t.t,,;;, 2-tf ~ ~ ~ ~ 1 flJ:i-,,"-1::::t'i ~ ·-r, ~ A ~ ~~1--~~ /.Jµ'e J /}./,t/?UA. A against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. HE~~S~~~~'-l.U:9~0A!n!S UORESA!D, ENT,- that This indictment is found on the testimony of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ---------- --'------- ---------- ----, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give evidence. �The Court instr ucts the jury that the acous ed is pre sumed to be innoc ent . The Court instr ucts the jury that unles s the Commondant wealt h has prove n beyon d a ll re asona ble doubt that the defen ' guil~ y. manu factu red areen t s pirit s for sale , they must find hllrl not The Court furth er instr ucts the jury that the burde n of ned proof rests upon the Commonwealth to show that the li~ui d obtai by the off ic e rs at the ome of the defen dant was then arden t spiri ts withi n the meani ng of the law . �,j • I , • �~lL C.JUJ.· t inst rue ts the J-ir: th t the bur en is .L l ,.' efen · n t J1S"" e or one-h lf of or.u3 him 1 ~der 1. j lt:t. :.o sh· · "nu:f c ·ured e:.· Cent. tie i:.1.clict, er e ond r C: SOL' 'Lle d ub t e, '.:' 1 roo f t}i t the be v er _·e cont ini115 . O:i:e i.hcn .f [' lcoho l bvv V l u.ue in 0.L' er to C 1Vi C ��C ·Jr 1 e+. s to ..,< • h 0 jury t.n r t th'"' y,.i.. ~ o: er r d c ,oo ~ • 1ro ... ,! 0 -.r~:se ·ont:f!.t 1 l bJ ol 0 L con: lo �- �. I r a., (Jf _,,, I ~ vJ r r . ,. f e.R �) \ ' .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 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Roudabush Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RcPr-box1-026 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 Roudabush https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_021_034.pdf 0047cd0ae043bd494f063abe3ff83c17 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James S. Robinson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with selling ardent spirits 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 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_021_034 Robinson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_012.pdf 1170e0a816506215d2b77dd05b6f297e 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 Sandy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1826 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Beating Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and beating. 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_009_012 Sandy https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_218-commonwealth-v-j-sherman-and-h-arbograst.pdf 4e6cf9ed628174c047b6269013b5bf06 PDF Text Text ' • •• :ouri ..:: o! to.ct 1~t-.a""', tC-'l'i ~-.: Jn ;he ~!:z~lt T.he Juror,:;, th1:1 ).Q~:,• o: Mi4 Coun~~: !our~ of' t~e ti-le Oor:.mol:7As1i.b 1• ~ounl:: or loi;,~ln.,-r.l t.ho!.r o.a~ht:J _proaent, that r'e1Jru9.r., tor,1, 1:H9. in the ot on L~orth Natn ~t:root. aairl :'.}:,u1t:, boltl;· tbo f•r•on ttu1n lid f<ta:t SJ !elonlouel:, a:ld "i!'!'lnst d t bere. t.o-r.1 t: t.he ..:otJ.L\t~ t4!'cre:au.id 'tr:d ORrr:; or vi: J 11t. ani :no wUl \l/J~t.,'l::i-a1:t21't o• .~. •~id t"'e J'0~•3tlt tt.1 11, rat,. ~elonSocal~ in 9~1i0ott, Your lloll.o~B ou th,.• l•1:r t-1.ad;;osr folor.lautsl;::r 'in tl')n :tty b4Jlnf" rr.::ie,1 w1 •1, . tbs aa.14 ,.,.l.!'10: r. bl on 1... of b:~ss tnu~kd in rm u~on o~~ ~~~e~ ~- Shif!'l~tt, m! 10:.:0. nror, 8h.,ri "ln !l!r:-d."7J1.rr;r \"r1101Mat )eoe1li:)e!", a1 .... 9.'·e an Msa::l~. r.:r:ld 'or J·l.'ll~O tt>.e 1u1.h d>~:t or larriaonbu.re in , end now ,it.t11nd1rifP' t~,, ,,.t it:J '.J! 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Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Sherman and Harry Arbograst Description An account of the resource Defendants 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. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_218 Arbogast Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/c3dfb406b56ee5db1e0373c2172515b5.pdf 01e05de83a69d81ccc44f9f64b31e9e4 PDF Text Text COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County: The Jurors of 1,h·e Commonweal th of Virginia, inaand for the body of said county of Rockingham, and now attending said Court at its February term, 1929, upon their oaths do present that James Shoa~aker, within one year next prior to the finding of this indictment, in said county, did unlawfully have in his possession about three quarts of ardent spirits, against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. This indictment is found on the testimony of w. E. Lucas and S. F. Newman, witnesses sworn in Court and sent before the grand Jury to give evidence. I • �Unlawful possession Commonweal th v) Indictment James Shoemaker Misdemeanor Fe bruary term, 1929 / A True Bill: ,- l ,._ l- 1) tz~ .P:. -oreinan (, ... _ D. W. Earman Commonwealth's Attorney �Commonwealth of Virginia, Rockingham Countg, To- Wit: that on the . . .... . .:J.• ,day of · ··~ ·5'(·/i·:· ... 19.:f''j .................. /JY,J~ ~ principal an~~;6 ~ z1~ surety, who justified to his sufficiency, came be/are me,~ ·· ·•J.'f. .. ~ec;?'\. .~/2. BE IT REMEMBJ RED, .µ.. ......................................... ..................... .. ............. .................................................................... , of the said County of Rockingham, (J . P. or Bail Comm iss ione r) and ackn~edged themselves to be indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia each in the sum of . ....... . ..;J!~. / i ~.. . . ~. . . . . Dollars, ($0 .'..lr.f.,.~ ........~. ), to be levied of their respective goods and clnttels, lands and tenements, for the -..ise of the Commonwealth of Virginia rendered, and they each severally waived their homestead exemption to their re,/ cognizance; yet upon this conditio : That if the said ... I ;j ~~ .... shall persona~ar before A,,""",.,,.,.,,. .... t~e.:ircuitM:ockin . h;:ot::~~o:: :::n:o,::,~::;,;:: ::~n~~······ · :~::'.t:: 19 ..~.. i . , and at such other time or times to which the proceedings may be continued or further heard, and before any court or judge hereafter having or holding any proceedings in connection with declared void by order of a competent court, then the above recogniz:mce shall be null and void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto affix my signature this ............... U.... . . ... d.~ ...... day of .... ····················•· ····················· .............. , 19.~ ..J........ . # if ~ ~ ~ ; . ; ; ~ ��Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of, wit: To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia-Greeting: WHEREAS .fJ1.'![~~ ~ ~ thesaid1t fr, _ _ V.-.~~7 (!]__-:' ~- !-_e.~O·......,.. .• has this day made complamt and mformation on oath before me,_ __ __ ______ _ _____ A A NameofMagistrate (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain H e re descri be vehicle. auto, wagon, carriage, buggy, b oat. baggage or what n ot by one ..... -··········· ......... -··-······-·-·····--···--···--·········· ...._.......... ____ .-·--·----·----·-······--··-·-······-··-····-··········-............................................ . Here give na111e, or describe as in [a] above And there being reasonable cause for such belief: THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, with all necessary and proper speed and assistance, to search the house, place, baggage, boat or vehicle herein designated, either in day or night, and seize such ardent spirits and their containers and other things apparently possesd or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possession they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing, or in any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurisdiction of the case, to be disposed of and dealt with according to law; and make return of this warrant showing all acts and things done thereunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose possession found, if any, and if not found in the possession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. ~· -rr.£~ . . 4 -··-··· 192_;z. ...... Given under my hand and seal this...._9.-!.::: .. day of__'£ · · · · · · rl-' . .i.. .................................. (SEAL) TIUo o< M•gfuU•~-··· �DIRECTIONS f only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized, Magistrate shall fix a time not less than, 10 ,o r more than 30 days from the date of return, '{.__ for the hearing of said return. If no claimant pear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be ~ o feited to Commonwealth. Any person claim, ing any of same must file a written claim stating ,particularly the character and extent of his in~ terest therein, whereupon the Magistrate shall ' certify the warrant, written claim and articles --::; claimed, to the Circuit or Corporation Court, as the case may be, for determination, and declare { the unclaimed articles forfeited. t 'l k JK~ If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters, or a ny appliance connected with a still and used, or mash or other substance capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be destroyed, and the . facts and articles seized reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney. (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above. WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. ;;=:t~ The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant: --;f;t_::_-o;f_~_ , I,, -------------------------------------------------7'-z;:.:::: Executed the within warrant this --~-- ., ____ day Other than above stated the following are witnesses.: of_ -~" I ~-------O'J.i.192_f__, by s~arching the w1thm s t a t e d - - - - - - - - - - ~ - - - - Here state house. room , plcce a nd by se1zmg the following described Ardent Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person found in possession the reof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant and the re turn h ereon on the _____________________ _ Here say place, house. room, boat, auto or Baggage, or a s case may be This matter se t for hearing on the ________ day of---------------------~ 192 ____ . No claim of ownership or interest in any of the ~aid things seized having b een filed herein in compliance with the law, the same are hereby adjudged a nd declared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Comp,onwealth. Given under my hand this __ ______________ day as front door of house, door of room or premises Description of Arden,t Spirits and other things o f ----------------- - ----, 192 ____ _ seized Title of Magistratie -~~y-~~----------------------------- :_p----------------- / If Ardent Spirits are being transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, the Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the v ehicle shall be delivered to the Sergeant of the City, the facts reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report.) A copy of this warrant anq the return- thereon must be posted at the front door of the house, or on the door of the room, or on the premises at the place the Ardent Spirits may be found. for determination, and the said things unclaimed are h ereby adjudged and decl a red confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth. Given under my hand this _______________ day of ----------------~-----, 192 ____ , Title of Magistrate -------------------------------------------------~ See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2, Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578. Written claim of ownership or interest having been filed to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the said claim and the things in the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this _________ _ <0-'- du my hand ; • --------"-- day of ~~---- NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits being tsansported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transported, it ,:an be executed in any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any ooun ty o r city through which they are carried. �� 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Shoemaker Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment posession ardent spirits Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1929 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-box8-013 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 Shoemaker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_022.pdf f3d4e78112ddc8225957a4815d0e3509 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 Smallwood 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. 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_022 Smallwood https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_010_309-commonwealth-v-james-snow.pdf b668a47e00fd54268ff19364ae41bcad PDF Text Text TIU; ('1)\1'111);\l'E.ll.'rll /11 /IIF \\ (.11111dwitl,,11 'nur \n,l Put, ul ,11.. 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(-, # .J -,,.~ -l. tL' ~• .,, ~-,(.,t<;t,~A ._ ,(' Mi;tt\t• ...,, ,,, beJw/f of tl,t: C'ammonwc.•altl, -'f"-"17 J,,· ll•w .J ,,. ..._f'L--:tc:-t L J. 10 •""-:I ldb/J11 ..J #f �• Cll:ll'Jli.Al., I'/~~ t . ~'d.. t:.">., �• .. • I I I �• \ ' • �OOIILIO!JlfiULTH y) C!L\.'l.CE TC 'l?K.3JURY J Al.CS S110;7 It you find ■ ay you will eo and no more. you find It charged with Jamea Snow, not SU1lty, the accused, in •h• then you will indictment, II.oath, or by confineo,ent &ll.Y term not lese degr••· but tind in nor ~ore :h@ Ge for or tor lite twenty years. bim guilty in the indicto,ent, oontinoment than degroe, say so and fix hla pU!IIGhnent In the pen! tentiary yoo do not find It of murder in the first him guilty ot murder in tho first him 6Ullty of murder in the second degree then ,~u .. 111 say so and fii tho ;enito~tiar; tor a period as ob.a.rgod. his puniehn>ent by ot not lose tnan t1.-1 Lwent7 7are. U you do not ti?>d 1:1-. ;;ucl ;;y at ci tber murd r in 1.be ttrel degr•• or mllrdor in the second de!Jl'ee, tary 11111.nelatlghtero.s charfed. an4 fix h1s punishment in <he ind.i cc:nent, voluntary manalaughte~ fix hie punishment in the indictment, as char,ed at oonfincmeot t.ht1.t1one nor rno:re tho..n five ,itnt to jail not exceeding tor a period one thousand of •olun- ,hen 7ou •111 say ao £or not l••• years. Ir you do not 1'.ind him .,uilty atoree1>1cl., as charged hin ,;rulty tn the penitentiary by cod'inement than une uor ..aoro than five out find yeat:s, of the :t'elon1ee but find htm gU1lty ot in- therein, then you sill tn tho penttent1ary or, not exceeding dolls.re, o:t either nay eo and for oot lees in your discretion, twelve months, or both, b,) ooot1 ne- or· by a fine �... ~ ., c; I; "'" ... .. =.. • 0 ! • • u • t • l ., :::- I If <> ~ ,c c; 0 - Hli.. ◄ ~ S• � 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 1928 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Snow Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony 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. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_010_309 Dean Snow https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_032.pdf d40b6daf1f191f42199137f6701742bb 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 Staunton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1824 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_008_032 Staunton https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_018.pdf 2f036a2bf3b2d31e6860de88b38f2045 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 Taylor Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1890 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with attempted murder. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_018 Taylor Winegood https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_012_022.pdf 07dfa304a548a3f08bd2173dc5bf6d6b 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 Tooel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with carrying enslaved people out of the county and without the consent of the owners with intent to defraud. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years. Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1778-1971 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr001 Ccr002 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Tool Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1841 Subject The topic of the resource Assault and Battery Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with assault and battery. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_012_023 Tool https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_219-commonwealth-v-james-turner-et-al-.pdf 3639fafbe834ca4607227356b33397f4 PDF Text Text • • ,, CQl:l.!O,i!EI.LE '11 'VJl!GI!ill, J COIT.n I this l!OCli.UR.wJ!, !(!- r?: 1D41otmellt 1• faun! on \l:.o teethlo111 nt 'Per. • oovor and r~. orrr · . oover. • �,. 1:- • ["' ff. \r- ~ 1-,. I ~ - "', c,.. ...J . I 'l't-' C> ~ .:i ~! .. ~ t' ~ p ' ~ ~ ; ~i:::,. ' :t:. -;,;. ' ~ ~~ n . '\ .t ~- " ;,l "< • 0 .., tt 0 "' a" •"' g~ .. .... .... . 11 .,.I! 00 0 O<> ~ <t & .. j• .. " :;-':! .. 0 ).. l! "'.... 0" m 9 g O. . :, " .., 0, el " :, " . . .... ... .... ., N -~~ " . f' ~ t.~ ~ l ,.~ .. 0 ~ C' 0 .,.,, ... I"~ .." ...... " '" .. ,.. ""' ,,. .... .." "" .... B i.. . '" j .., .. .. ... .... I'.- ,: ti ....~~ "' ... .... ' .,i .. .. "' .., 0 ." 0 ♦ • ... i•li ~ .... . ~ c:. 0 Q, f .(;._ ~ 't- .., � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County 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 1919 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James Turner et al. Description An account of the resource Defendants charged with misdemeanor property damage. Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Offences against property Property Damage 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. <a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_007_219 Hoover Turner https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/e731858226d71e722a65ac8eac8457b2.pdf b18e8b7baf185f077bef115591a2556c PDF Text Text ST.ATE 01!1 VIRG I Nil , COUNTY OF RO CKD rGHAI.1, to-w it: In the Circ uit Gou. rt of s a id Cou nty: s aid Cou nty The g rand juro rs i n - nd for t he body of r t at its Octo ber ter m, of Rock ingh am and now atte nd i n g s ai d Cou Ja mes v. Ca.s h wi thi n one 1 923, u1) on thei r oath s, do pres ent t ha t ndi ct me nt, i n the s a.i d year nex t prio r to t h e find i ng of thi s i fa ct ure, sell , offe r, ke ep , Cou nty o f Ro c.kingh&.m , di d unla wfu lly manu s p ort, disp ense , soli c i t, s to re and expo se for s a le, give away , tran s piri ts , a gain st the adv erti se and rece ive ord ers for arde nt Virg inia . p eace and dign i ty of t h e Commonw eal th of 1'hi s ~ . W. Fi s her and • indi ctment is f ound on the t e st imon y of nt H.~ ruce , witn e ss e s swor n in Cou rt a nd se be f ore the gran d jury to g i v e ev i den ce. �. ~ CJ • y µ:,.. :i. 0 0 ,-,-~ I;; i=:'l 1--3 t -" H !:lj (f.l C: t tj l...1 ~-"S :::E • Eit - 3 .- tJj Q ~ H t-i t--1 .<: Ul p:; ;:r:: ' 0 I-' • 1---c, I-,; ~ CJ) @ C...• ....... < I-'· . 0 p,. Q ct �Commonwealth of Virginia, lT •t· Rockingham County, j o-w t · BE 1T REME MBEE ED that o~ the _/t.[ ____ day o f ~ - - - ----------------192 :J, __________ _ ~___<?tf_, . f ,u,-LL ,,_ I?, J, J came befor e m e _ ~ ~~ ___ p ~ d µ - ~ ----------- --------------- - (;_ ---------------------------------------- of the said count y of Rocki ngham , and sever ally and respe ctiveily acknowledg ed thems elves to be indebte d to the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia, in mann er and form following, tha,t is to say: the said /2: ::~ £- - -------------------------------------___ F, -----------------~ _______________ ________________________________________ in the sum of good and lawfu l mone y of the Unite d States , and the said __ in the sum o L _ E ~ - ~ -~ Dolla rs ~f l! ~~ -- ~- ~- ------ Dolla rs of like good and lawfu l money, to be respe ctivel y made and levied of their sever al goods and chatte ls, lands and tenem ents, and they sever ally waive d the benefit of their Home stead Exem ption as to this obliga tion, and also waive d any claim or right to disch arge any liabil ity to the Comm onwe alth arisin g under this recog nizan ce with coupo ns detac hed from the bonds of this State , to the use of the Commonwea lth of Virgi nia if the said ---1 -~-- ~--• -{:! _~~ ~-~ ---- ---- ---- ---s hall make defau lt in the perfo rmanc e of the condi tions under writte n. The condi tion of the above r ecognizance is such that if the above bound ~ ___</&_:_ _('j ?._ ~--------------------·-------- do Court -o.f Rocki ngham on the __ s ___ ~------- and shall perso nally appea r befor e the Circu it day of the ___& ~ - - -~ ----- - -- ------ ----T erm next thereo f, being the_ ~--- '- day of____ ____ ----- _____________ _192 5 , at the Court -hous e thereo f, and then and there answ er the Comm onwe alth of Virgi nia conce rning a certai n_~ ~~he reof the saidf f ---- ---- ---< td{ _~- --- __________ __________ stands charged, and shall not depar t thenc e witho ut the leave of said Court , then the above r ecognizance shall be void and of no effect , otherw ise to r emain in full force and virtue . Taken and acknowledged befor e me, the day and year first above writte n. _______ (}ru.r6~1r~------~-<!~--------- ��News-Record. Harrisonburg, Va. In the Nam e of the Com mon weal th of Virginia: To the Sherif f of Rockin gham Count y, Greeti ng: Roclc inJha m, Count y, nt the Court to a ppear befor e t h e Judge of' the Circu it Court of' 1 . ......... . ........ . ... . 1 912,, .~ y of' House , at 10 o'cloclc, ci.ni. , on the ... / 6 . > ~dri monw ealth bef ore the Grand Jury t o t estify and ih e truth to say in behn.lf' of' h e Cmn ~ p enalty of' £100 . .11.nd h a ve then ·· ~ ~~·~~~~· · · · ~ · · · ........ sha ll not omit under the a nd there this Writ . d Uonrt , a,t the Cour t House, the . Witne ss, J. F. BL.II. CK BUR.N', l'lerlc of our sai in the 14 .. ?'yea r of the Comm onw ealth . 1 y of...... f~ _f]lerl c . . • ... . .~ • · · ···· ······· ··•· · . ... .... .... ~ 4.-.M:...':...., ~~ ~ �rr ~~ ;r ~~ ~~ -~. ~ ~,- .·~•." ~ .. t.. " •• /() Au n . �, --w---,....,-~---- -----~--------~--------------------...----- In the Name of the Commo.n wealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You cire hereby com,111,rinded, to su,mnwn ~-;,~=:.•' ! ~·-. .............. ....... .. . ········································· to ripperir befor e the Ju,cljfe of the Circu,it Cou,rt of Roclcint§hci,n County, rit the Coiirt Honse thereof, atl0o'cloclc, a. m., on the. .:2. ~~ay~of'. ...... 7 to testify cincl the truth to say_in behalf' of the Conunonwealth njfninst trY.· ........ 19.~:J ....... ~ - ~ . . . . . ............ . ..........• who 'tands ch arjfecl with nnd indicted for a ftil;g:,:1;g. m,isdemean01· . - . .shaU not omit uncler the penctlty of£ l 00. .llncl have then .llncl this ... ~ nnd there this W1·it. Witness, J . F. BL.ll.CKBUR.N', Clerlc of oiir sciitl Court, at the Conrt House, the g,4Jlny of'. ...... . 7 News-Record. Harri~onburg. V<l. d., ., 19 .. :?...,:;,and in the 14.. ~ thyearofthe Conunonwer,1,lth . . -....51-,. ~ a . . < A ' ~ , Clerlc. �l t -s \) ~~~ , ~~i~ ' /-a-.- ~ ~ - \ ~\ i~- . ; . ~t ~~ ~ ~ I ~~ li 11 ~~i \)'~ rJj o-v-. fL- $,!.-J.s~ ; / I .2>-3 �] w. Indic tment for a Misdr . -,c // I ( \ I/ (/. ) / , 1/•t i.. '-_7 ()~I ,. _~ ../L • (~ l; ~ . I I '• ··_ft i t, ' 11<1 ·- t )/_1. . ~~ f, i , 1 '/ I .I I .I I ..:, l l/ / ~ ' I I / J d~ C ~I i f • J l I f l ~,. •. �/ 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James W Cash Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor 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-box2-055 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 Cash https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_008.pdf 968921c008523f2e55fdf271bec7c09e 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 W. Tharp Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1856 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Malicious Shooting African American Enslaved Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with malicious shooting with intent to maim, disfigure, disable, and kill. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_008 Andrew Harnsberger Lamb Tharp https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_014_053.pdf 63c389487770eadc688d871f9c11a2c3 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. James W. West Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1855 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder African American Free Person Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder of the second degree. Guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_014_053 Rosenburger West https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/RcPr-box1-009.pdf be56a4b07dc1de805b7731ecc8bb90e0 PDF Text Text Commonwealth of Virginia, County of Rockingham, to-wit: In the Circuit Court of said County : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia, in and for the body of the County o;,,/..f l~aJ!:, _~~d 1}ow attendi ng the Circui t Court of said county , UPON PiESENT, that _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ Tri'rfoI±tll 0)/L d . h f ~/ 1/ l~ ~~ Y , tJc1!tJ r esu J ~ -c~ ~~ I, Y!--,.,.f..,,---q_,,-vc--rJ----- agains t the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia. AND THE JURORS AFORESAID, UPON THEIR OATHS AFORESAID, DO FURTHER PRESENT, that agains t the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virgin ia. This indictm ent is found on the testimo ny o ~ ~~ witnes ses sworn in Court and sent before the Grand Jury to give eviden ce. �COMMO NWEALTH vs. Indictmen t . - For Felony For Misdemea nor M~RU EBILL f I . ..~ & w =,,p~ ;;;; :,,.. ~--,~-- � 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 Rockingham County Circuit Court 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.  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> <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jamie Roudabush Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--Virginia Alcohol--Law and legislation Criminal courts--Virginia Rockingham County (Va.) Harrisonburg (Va.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre; Updated by Megan Pullen, 2025. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 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_008 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful purchase for and furnishing to Jamie Roudabush, a habitual drunkard, ardent spirits. Not a True Bill. This item was originally identified as RcPr-box1-009. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Roudabush https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_035.pdf d6d639f93fbe05a02d782f745a303bdc 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. Jarrett Fife Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877 Subject The topic of the resource Shooting with intent to kill Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with shooting with intent to maim, disable, disfigure,and kill. 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_035 Fife Landes https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_031.pdf 1c0c70c9e0e76b2296c800f5cf519efa 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. Jefferson D. Campbell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877 Subject The topic of the resource Stealing horse Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing a horse. 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_031 Campbell https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_003.pdf a2982da6f342291482eee49f017efc64 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. Jefferson Morris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1856 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing ardent spirits without a license. 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 Annette Guild Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_015_003 Morris https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_015_057.pdf 629749684e6d6fe07de89203300faed8 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. Jefferson Morris Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859 Subject The topic of the resource Shooting Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with shooting with intent to kill. 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_015_057 Morris Shifflet