88 20 4487 https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_019_003.pdf 187b8a909abc10f2cb80f472b63fc302 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 Nicholas Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875 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 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_003 Nicholas Pence https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_057.pdf 9f8c88f6d0523744d9f531bb4388ca60 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 Wetzel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_057 Smith Wetzel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_016_071.pdf 6d1bcd399cb43decea62ad3716a01a4b 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 Wetzel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866 Subject The topic of the resource Felony Grand larceny Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony grand larceny. Not guilty Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_016_071 Wetzel https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_022_070.pdf e36c21299a6cadec2703745442144315 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. Jehu Long Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 Subject The topic of the resource Obstructing Justice Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with obstructing justice. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_022_070 Long https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_047.pdf 81a78a3e2e455765ae9f5e3df5b6e3e6 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. Jehue Loker Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816 Subject The topic of the resource Fighting Assault Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with fighting and assault. 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_004_047 Loker https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_067.pdf 758d022cc1112042969269e2f40dec66 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. Jennie Johnson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 Subject The topic of the resource Arson Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with burning a house. Dismissed Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring Megan Pullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_020_067 Johnson https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/8f098b5a25f429108032ea4c93ab37a3.pdf d1593fdaeb7226b9c1c8a1cdfac4e1fc PDF Text Text CO1 JON EAL'l' I OF' V IRG F Li., C U fi1Y OF R , to-wit: KI G In the Circ uit Court of said Count y: Te grund jurors in ru1d for the body of said Go uty t its Jll e term, of Ro .. ing ha n and now att ending s a id Cour t 1 924, upon their oaths do ...:!1#1 i 1& ::m&!: -within resen tha Jenni e Shiff let t «.1 • ·• one ye ar next prior to the finding of this i ndi ctm nt , in th e said Countr of Roe ingham , did unlawf ul ly rn1f ac ture , sell, offer, kee , store and e:xpose for sal e, give s1)ort, dis ense , solici , advertis e and re c ~ive awa , tr v for ardent s_piri t . ., , a.gains orde r the peace and G.igni t y of the Co unonw eal th of Virgi n ia . The ·urors af oresaid u on their oaths aforesai d do r es eut that JennieS hiffl ett further ~ 81 2 1R Pi • • with in one ear next )rio i· to the fi11d ing of' this i nd ict r,ient , in the said County of Ro 1 i ngha , di d unlawfu ll y hav~ .... . in possessi on ard ent s pirits , against the peace and di gnity of the Commonwealth of Virginia . 1d the juror s foresaid upon their oaths aforesai d do further pres ent tha t Jennie S. i fflett WID ,:,di e f;;;;;o::r., within ear next prior to the finding of th i s indictment did u.n- one lawfu.11 receive ar a ent s irits, gain t the pea ce and dignity of the Co mo1meal th o f Virginia . ' V, '"··· -~·•·. .., :... ... ;, 'l'h i s ind ic -men 11, unk , JJ. H. DoI·f lemeye r, D. ne ss es sworn in evid e nce. i fou.nd on he ~ ~ 1 • s_ifflett . andv/) 1 • Rexro e, wi t- u.rt and sent before the gr ncl ·ury to g ive ·. �Viol . Pro . li.ct Co 1n onwe al th V •• l.1 isde m,a n or '1.' rLle Bi ll D. • Ear. n Coom onwe al th ' • tto rller �Commonwea lth of Virgin ia-Qty , C o u n t y , ~ to-wit: . ... To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Virginia-G reeting: WHEREAS <LL J-/4.ff~<;_ " __ .if,,,. ,_,_~ -~-- _____ has this day madec ~::~~ information on oath before of the said Ccity t oun y µ( _ __ of the said _ :P me~(J]__c;_.A.Lk~.LL ~,..-~. ., - •~·-M:~ and State·• City said the that he verily believes, that in County t,, !tie. (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manuf actured, sold, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed in a certain - ~ ~ byon•--r-~_ ,, - t1-.i2u:t. __ · _· ____________________ _ , - .- cy'<Her e d escribe the place. houae. room or boat as the case may be) ,m•• •=•·,, _ ••'"•=· -· ..~ ; _,_.., (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other subst ances, capable of being used, in the manufactu re of Ardent Spirits, are unlawfully one__ - ~ in the possession of, and unlawfully used by (Give n a me : if ~ ':1.-:3-d..tU--~ w.-:::r.:!~J:4~1 .l-:' (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unlawfully trans____ _ ported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain _________ _________ _________ · not) (H ere describe vehicle. auto. wairon. carriage, bun:v. boat. bait&'aae or what by --------- --------- --------- --------- -----one_________ _________ _________(H_______ ere g ive na me, or describe as in (a) above) And there being reasonable cause for such belief: THESE ARE, THEREFO RE, 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 possessed or used in violation of law, and bring the same and the person or persons, in whose possessidn they are found, and also any person resisting, impeding, obstructing , or fo any manner hindering or delaying you in the execution of this warrant before me, or some other officer having jurfa1diction 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 ther eunder, with a particular statement and sufficient description of the things seized and the name of the person in whose po ssession found, if any, and if not found in the p<>ssession of any one, so state in your return, and post a true copy of this warrant and the return thereof, as required by law. Given under my hand and seal �DIRECT IONS 1. 2. If only Ardent Spirits and container s be seized, the Magistrat e shall fix a time not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for the hearing of said return. If no claimant appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited to Commonw eal,th. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating particula rly the character and extent of his interest therei n, whereupo n the Magistra te shall certify ,t he warrant, written claim and articles claimed, to the Circuit or Corporati on Court, as the case may b e, for determin ation, and declare the unclaime d articles forfeited. If still, still cap. worm, tubs, heater, fermente r s, or any appliance connected with a stillJ. and u sed, or mash or other substance capable of l>eing used, in the manufac. ture of Ardent Spirits, be seized, the mash (after taking a sample) shall be destroyed, and the facts and articlas seized reported to the P rohi bi tion Direct or and Commonwealth's Attorney . (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficie,n t notice and r eport.) Ardent Spirits and container s disposed of as in No. 1 above. 3. If Ardent Spirits are being transport ed in an au tomobile, b oat, wagon. bug gy, or other v ehicle, t he Ardent Spirits and container s sha ll b e preserved and the vehicle shall be delivered to the Sergea nt of the City, the facts report ed to the P rohibition Direct or and Commonw ealth's Attorney an d Arde.nt Spirits and contai ners disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and p roper return will b e a sufficent report.) 4. A cop;:· of this w a rrant and the return thereon must be p osted at the fron t d oor of the house, or on the d oo r of th e r oom, or on the p remi'.ses ·a t the place the Ardent Spiri ts m ay be found. See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2 , Acts of Assembly , 1918, Pag e 578. WARRA NT TO SEARC H FOR ARDEN T SPIRITS , ETC. Commonw eal th o'f Virginia vs . . S!!! .... - - -. - ·- /J.. The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant: _>1-F - -!&: :::-' v,/. Jd,~ AA,___ EE ted e thec within warrant this .. J..3/ ..... day Other th an above stated the following are witnesses: of.. . ... .,,/ff ....... , 1~2~•- ey/ e ~ a . r cthe hin; w hin stated /.J.. .. (Here state ..~.... . .... se, room, place. and by seizing the foll owing described Ardent Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting the above named person found in possession thereof) and by posting a true copy of this warrant and the retu r n hereon on the (Here say place. house. room. boat. ······-······ -······-····-·· -·----····· ·················································· auto or baggage. or as case may be ) as front door of houae, door of room or premises) ··- ··-···-···················--··-··········---··-·-····--····· ·-····--- This matter set for hearing on the .....•... . day of ......... ......... . 192 •••• N o claim of ownershi p or interest in any of the said things seized having been filed herein in compliance with th e l aw , the same are hereby adjudged and declared confiscate d and forfeited to the Commonweal th. Given under my hand this ......... ........ . day of ......... ......... .. , 191 •.•• Title of Maii!strate. vVritten claim of ownershi p or interest hav ing been fi led to certain of the said things herein seized, this warrant, the sa id claim and the things in t he claim articularl y d escribed, a re hereby certified to th e . ......... ... . ... . Court of this .. __ ____ ______ for dete rmin a tion ' and t he said th ings uncl aimed are h ereby adj ud ged and d eclared confiscate d and f orfeited to th e Comm onweatth . Given u nder my hand this . . ... , __ , · ----· ... day of ' . .....•... ..... . · - -, 192 __ . • Ti t le of Magistra te. NOTE.-U n less warran t issued for Arden t Spirits bei ng transp ort ed i n vehicle, boa t or baggage. it is to e ret urn ed to the jurisdicti on from which issued. If wsu ed for A rdent Spirits s t ransporte d, it c an \)e executed in any part of the State, and return ed to county or city H1rou g h which �In the Name of the Commo nwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingha m County , Greeting: You are hereby c01nm,ani lecl to su,1nm,on to appear before the JudJe of' the Circu,it Court of Roclcing htam , County, at the Cou,rt House thereof, cd 10 o'clock, a. m ., on the ...... / .. day of ~ . . .1 9 . 1, to testif'y and the tru,th to say in behalf' of' the Commonw ea th bef'ore the Grand Ju r y t . .. •· · • • ••·• ·••~ • s•~ • • •~··• 2 ~·.· •i ~:• · ho sbctncls charted with anJikdic ted f'or a f'elony nnd.!l.:~~,:1,:,:~;~ ..:z.,7'- misdemea nor . •···· .....shall not omit under the penalty of £ .Z0 0. .find have then /.~:;:;7:::::B.~~;;·5?i/la::£~:.:::~: News-Record, Harrisonburg, Vn. I, V �I. �Indictment for a Misdr. (:Pro hi bi tion) I '"- / ':/ U ; f: . ; 'l i ( "- ' . / I/ ,,. ,,r 1I ~·1,1/1· 0;' ~ 1/ �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 &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jennie Shifflett Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment 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 1924 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. 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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 1924 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jennie Shifflett Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with a felony. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_008_264 Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_044.pdf f39f168a75d0b71d41a2d6d4c88c47b2 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. Jeremiah Colwell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1850 Subject The topic of the resource Unlawful Gaming Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with unlawful gaming with cards at the stable of Andrew Houck of the town of Harrisonburg. 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_013_044 Caldwell Houck https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_035.pdf 8399341ed460c47e3751c78924623341 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. Jeremiah Kyle Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1811 Subject The topic of the resource Sell Alcohol Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with retailing spiritous liquors without license. 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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. Jeremiah Sullivan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816 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_004_046 Sullivan https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_004_055.pdf 28bd541d5d94f41fb3205e01ea7d019d 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. Jeremiah Waren Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1816 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Sydney Ring MeganPullen Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/ Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Type The nature or genre of the resource Criminal Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Ccr002_004_055 Waren https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_037.pdf 7346a0d5b65b7b8577f416d034c05e1d 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. Jeremiah Warren Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1818 Subject The topic of the resource Theft Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with stealing. 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_037 Warren https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_005_117-commonwealth-v-jerome-hays.pdf f901e64ee835521576361208b161f508 PDF Text Text ,. ' r • Commonwealth of Virginia, COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAi D COUNTY : The jurors of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and now attending the said Couct at its ........ in and for the body of the County of Rockingham, w.r.~·········· ... ·· r tern,, in the year 190 . . upon their oaths present that ....................................................................................................... .. .............. . ( bnvuc?6 ............................... ,.~ against the peace and dignity of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Upon the evidence of..... . . . . .. . .. ...................................................................................... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. witness ... sworn in open Court and sent to the Grand Jury to give evidence. · .. · · · · · ...... · · ..................................................... Clerk. �Commonwealth v, •' { ~ ... .. A ., (A_ IN~~ ..~~····················-••···· TRUE BILL. Foreman. 'I t·• .x-,"7,-,.,; .-1\ ~- t .-• , . :i ,' t,c,, � 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 1908 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jerome Hays Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony rape. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Rape Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_005_117 Hays May https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/571a1414a0ba4004a3dcc97c32a01b5e.pdf 0777adbf6d70bf4a6567080fcb263f2a PDF Text Text COivl:MON J.:J · T OF VI RGINL~, COUNTY OF ROCKI GH [, to - wit : I n the Circuit Court of said County : he grand ju ors in and f or the body of said •county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its February term , 1929 , upon their oaths do p resent that J erry Wean , within one year next pri or to the finding of t h is i n dictment , in the said county of Rocki ngham , did unl a 1fully have ' in , hi s possession about one ga llon of ardent spirits , against the peace and ignity of . the Commonwealt of Vi rgi nia . This i nd ic tment is found on the test i mony of ~. I:,;.:::«o!S'8.Q.c ands . F . Newman , witnesses sworn i n Court and sent before the grand jury to give evidence . �I -t Unlawful possession of ardent spirits i Commonwe alth t1 ) l l v) I ndict ment Jerry Wean rt-, f 1 isdemeanor f" ~ ~ February term , 1929 4~ ¼ True Bill : . C> u:-c!Jl ~:,c,,di;;; ~eman _z; _z ~ ''~ -t1 ~ D. \'l . Earmn Comnonweal th ' s At t orne �Commonwealth of Virginia-City, County of, to-wit: To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of Vi-rginia-Greeting: &.<uJr... ~ a u - . ......-............................................................................:of t he said WHEREAS ... has this day made complaint and information on oath before me,..4I:.C.a .. ~.Ll&<.................., N a m e of Magistrate of the said Ccity t oun y that he verily believes, that in the said Ccity t o un y (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, s ~~\~n ty .~~a.Jffe..Jot,o.. ~~ and State: , kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed :J?f-l~....'1n ...£ : ~~e plac~. hou~~:~~~;~·~~·~~~~--~~·~~~·~~~~··,~~;·~~········································ in a certajn ......... by one..................... ~..~ ;:~~;~;;;;;;~;:-;;.;:::;;;;;;;;;;~;·;;;;;·;;·;·;;;;;;;;;;-;;~""w"'' ···················· ma~ zr~~e~t (b) A still, stjll cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and in ~;~;,,;,~",;;;;;; '!:!-,;;;~ ::::i::::~::n::~:::::: u::d b:;n:ne~~~~~~ · the 1ve na in a ce,tain . . .. ....~ ~~i~i:: ~::.~:::~:: i: :~: ~::: . · name unKn own, sa~ ''\.Vhose n ame is to th e info r ··7·· . a 1/t u nk nown ' .... .. ... .... ... (c) Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully kept, held, stored, concealed, used, sold, and unla,vfully transported in certain baggage or a certain vehicle, to-wit: a certain H ere d escri ~ .... ~ ~..~.. .ief.:............................. ........... . ............ h icl e. a u to. w agon , car riage, buggy, boat, baggage or what n ot H ere give n a1ne, or describe as in [a] abov e THESE ARE, THEREFORE, IN THE NAME OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, to command you, wit h 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 pers.on 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. Given unde, my hand and seal this... t .. day •~ · ········· 192.;J"-···· ·"·· ~··c .···7 2 ? ~ ( S E A L ) . .~{;; .. . L ~ ~d&...................... /q::./k-v-· f ~••.. Title of Magist rate �L. If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized, the Magistrate shall fix a time not less than 10 n.o r more than 30 days from the date of return, for the h earing of said return. If no claimant appear, the Ardent Spirits and articles are to be forfeited to Commonwealth. Any person claiming any of same must file a written claim stating particularly the character and extent of his interest 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 unclaime d articles forfeited. The following named officers and persons as1 sisted me in the execution of this warrant: WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. DIRECTIONS -·- &1 Co mmonwealth o.f Virginia ithin warrant this __ Exec~I' z of _2'!.k:.~(7------~ -------: f __t-;?l £~L------ -- _.,,m✓__ E .f_t____ day Other than above stated the following are wit·ne.sse s.: 192-tl_, by searching the within stated _______( j ~---- Here state house. r oom, piece a nd by se1zmg the following de.scribed Ardent Spirits and other things therein found (and arresting th e above named perso n found in possession thereof) a nd by pos ting a true copy of this warrant 2. 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 m ash (after taking a sample) shall be d estroyed, and the facts and articles seized reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and (A copy of this Commonwealth's Attorney. warrant and proper return will be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and container s disposed of as in No. 1 above. This matter set for h earing on the ________ day of---------------------~ 192 ____ . and the. return hereon on the _____________________ _ No claim of ownership or interest in any of the things seized having been filed herein in complia nce with the law, the same are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Comm onwealth. Given under my hand this ________________ day j said Here say place. house. room , boat. I auto or Baggage, or as case may be as front door of house. door of room or premises D escription of Ardent Spirits and other things of _______________ .-----, 192 ____ _ Title of Magistrat. Writte n claim of ownership or interest having been filed to c ertain of the said things herein seize d, this warrant, th.e said claim and the things in the claim particularly described, are hereby certified to the ________________ Court of this ________ _ 3. If Ardent Spirits a re being transported in an autom obile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, th e Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the vehicle shall be (lelivered to the Sergeant of the City, th e facts reported to the Prohibition Commissioner and Commonwealth's Attorney and Arde nt Spirits and containers disposed of as provided in No. 1 above. (A copy of this warrant and proper return will be a sufficient report. ) for determination, and the said things unclaimed are hereby adjudged a nd declared confiscated and forfeited to the Commonwealth. Given under my hand this _______________ day of --- - ------------------, 192 ____ _ Title of Magistrate 4. A copy of this warrant and, the return thereon must be posted at the fron.t door of the house, or on the door of the room, or on the premises at the place the Arde nt Spirits may be found. ___:r;;;::_" m: han:..:_~: r_;;,:_____ See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2, Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578. , a__~-----7tfllc-!t -;& f~~ / day Title of NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits being t,ransported in vehicle, boat or baggage, it is to be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If issued for Ardent Spirits so transpor.ted, it can be executed in. any part of the State, and returned to any justice in any oounty or city through which they are carried. �i; {o, ,/. I cm.moBWEALTH vs. llisdr . JERRY WEAN ... (Pro.) r �f / / / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jerry Wean Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty posession one gallon 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-box8-016 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 Wean https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/9fc855e56df208691ac800a1b7dfed8a.pdf 4aaf3e7ed0e0136c93cefb46fb8cdbaf PDF Text Text CO. m ,:rE ..TH OF VI RGDJL , com:r _y OF ROCK NG-i M, to - wit : I n t he Circuit Court of said County : Th e grand jurors i n an f or t e body of s aid county of Rockingham and now attending said Court at its June term , 1929 , upon t he ir oa t h s do present that Jerry T/lean , within one year next prior to the finding of t his indictment , in the said county of Rockingham , did unlawfull y have in h i s possession about one i nt of ardent spirits , agai nst the :p eace and di gn i t of t ' ie Co mmonw eal t h of Virgi ni a . This indictment is found on t he testimony of S. F . Newman and - n Logan , witnesses sworn i n Court and sent before t he grand jury to giv e evi denc e . �,,,,/. Possession 0 ommonwealth v) Indictment Jerry Hean \ t~ - ~ J June term , 1929 { 2 i -~ -1) i :lisdemeanor ~-.. True Bill : ..,, &,/~~ oreman ,, 1~t" ~l D. 1./ . Earman ommonwealth ' s }J..ttorne �commonwe al th of v::.r g iIJ.1&, ·0cki1.1. 6 he. 1 ~ount y , t o-wi ; he. e , l.i.a r ry on the t ric'· _er, b 1v1 . f . . ockingha.m and se ve ally c ~i~ s ioner of the saii n et r esp ec t ivel acknowle dge d hemse lves to be i de bted to the o mmonwea1 ·th of Vir ginia , in man- an orm . he sum of the said ~ ~ ____________dolls.rs anu 111 e ~;;...:....;;...:;.. ~~...__ ~~~~ ~~~-- ==--= --- 1 1- - -- -- - ' ollars, 6 oo l resp ec vive l - in uQ "the lawf l me.de and le ied o h a te ls, l a n d s an uf SUH seiu. ff~ / ~ ~ey uf t~ their se ve a un i ed -ta Ge s, goods an tentemen ts, antl the y severall y Wf!ive he bene f'i f their Homeste ad ~xe mption as t o ~his obl iga~i on, t o he use ~he c ommonwe 1 th u~ Vir ginia• if t e said ma ke defeul t in he perf\Jrma nce o. condit ionunder wri tte • ~he condi ion o ~~ bound the a bove r eco gnizance is such ti(~' e fo re the Oi ~ ur o hat i t ·the ha l pers nally ap pea r of he· s ai d ooun y 8'f:Pt ·Jlw fil st a.a.9 5I'>&hc on the .2,7"# C:..ay f cfr~ , lt;;2 8 .1.1. d. 0our t Ruuse thereo f , and then and -'G here answer lihe c mmonf or an c once n ing a cer ain :re-3 rmN ff misde me ~ or i by ~ i m t ed, whe rew-i th :ile s ands charged, or t o a n · h e proceed ing£ urt or c1 on ec tion wi t h may· be dge , h e e con in e d . or .. : urthe · er ·1a ng r h a lo. in he said cnare;;e • an d no HARRY M. STRICK LER ATTORNEY AT LAW HARR ISONBURG, VA. t i rre s to he a ra_;, a n - ef any proceed ini:;s i d.e per1, tn nee without lea urt. i;hen tnis re cogni zance s h a ll the rwi se shall remain in f u ll f orce a nd i rne or e null anti. void. , i rtu e . e �. ( �Commonwealth of Virginia-~ity, County of, 4/-~o-d to-wit: y;(l_ and Constables of the State of To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Serreants, and all Police O~ Virginia-Greeting: ··· ... WHEREAS ··- ······~ .d ~ ~- .. .. .. ..~'If-.. of the said has this day made complaint and information on oath before me,-·-······ of the said Ccity t oun y that he verily believes, that in the said Ccity t oun y .... 4.-/~ . ate -·7-- f'.':•., ~ ..... , ..... ;i,.~:··T.............. 1·-. an State: (a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, ossessed, held, used and concealed in a rertain ·· · t~ ~~ ; ~;~.,·~!£·~"2!&ifr.{-y-' .J~ -ea-ny . .%~ by one.....••···-···-··-· .. •m. ••=•••, ••~.~,."W>~• ..m, ;, w·,,.;oform•m ,.. , . . . ... .................... (b) A still, still cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and other substances, capable of being used, in the manufacture of Ardent Spirits, are unla~ully in the possession of, and unlawfully used by one ···········································-··················································-····································· Give nam e , if name un known . say •"w hose na1ne is to t he inform a nt unknown ' in a certain ................................... . ··································-·························································································--·········· Here describe place as in (a) above (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 .#W~ ....... / ~....d....&..f(kf....~../ffiy ~ H ere desc ribe veh icle , a uto. wagon. carriage , bugg y, boat, bagg age or wh a t by one.......... n e:;/---,12-{;,a!l H ore ~ •• no{ •sme.•;,=ri>e ,, ;.-,., .,,......... ··························-···················-·········- 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 w;arrant 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. Given under my hand and seal this... /f.....day oLlJJ.-cr.r·········· 192?-······· �L. If only Ardent Spirits and containers be seized, the Magistrate shall fix a time not l ess than 10 nor more than 30 days from the date of return, for the h earing of said return. If no claimant a ppea1·, the Ardent Spirits and a rticles are to b e forfeited t o Commonweal th. Any person claiming any of same mu s t fil e a written claim stating particularly the character and extent of his interest therei n, whereupon the Magistrate shall certify the warrant, written claim and articles c laimed, t o the Circuit o r Corporation Court, as the case m ay b e, for determination, and declare the unclaimed articles forfeited. 2. If still, still cap, worm, tubs, heater. fermenters, or any appliance connected with a still and used, o r mash or other su b s tance capable of being use d, in th e manufacture of Ardent Spirits, be seized, the m ash (afte r taking a sample) shall be destroye d, and the facts and articles seized reported t o the Prohibition Commissioner and (A copy of this Commonwealth'.s Attorney. warrant and proper r e turn will be a sufficient notice and report.) Ardent Spirits and containers disposed of as in No. 1 above. The following named officers and persons assisted me in the execution of this warrant : WARRANT TO SEARCH FOR ARDENT SPIRITS, ETC. DIRECTIONS Com m onwealth of Virginia -----b--21:.~----------------:Executed the within wa:rrant this of. -~!l'JJL"r-----------, 1929"_;' w ,th111 s tated _j_f ______ cl~y See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2, Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578. ~ Other than above stated the 'following are witnes ses,: by sea~ching th e _}.tw~--✓-~----- J" '7 '7/ . _ _ .1 -----------~-L ~ ---------------- H e re state house. roon1, plcce a nd by se izing the following described .A rdent Spirit s and othe r things therei n found (and arresting th e above named p e r so n found in possession th ereof) a nd by pos ting a true copy of this warrant and the return h e r eon on the _____________________ _ Here say place, house. room, boat, auto or Baggage, or as case n1ay be as front door of house. door of room or premises Description of £~~ Spirits and other things ---~t~-~ -~------~~-~----- ---~_y___ seized 3. lf Ardent Spirits are b eing transported in an automobile, boat, wagon, buggy, or other vehicle, th e Ardent Spirits and containers shall be preserved and the v ehicle shall be delivered t o the S e rg eant of th e City, th e facts reported t o the Prohibition Commissioner and Common.w ealth'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.) 4. A copy of this warrant and, 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. ----- :::2~--- - --------- ~-------~- _____ d ay t h e _Q...!t_;;· of ___\J:,Mn:JJI__________ , 192 -'/·--· claim of ownership or interest in any of the said things seized having been filed herein in complia nce with the law, the same are hereby adjudged and declared confiscated and forfeited to the Com:r:f-m o nwealth. day Gtr.:~ : n...d:r/my hand this _____ of - - - r -,:_~---------, 1 d_________ a,,/(J q.___ ------------------- ---- _,-~1 Maz~:a;;-- Written claim of ownership or interest having b ee n filed to c e rtain 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 _________ _ for dete rmination, and the said things unclaimed are h e reby adjudged a nd declared confiscated a nd forfeited to the Commonweal th. Give n unde r my h a nd this ___________ ____ day of - -- - - - - - -- ------ ------, 192 ___· . Title of Mag istrate ------------------------ ------ ---- ~ ------- Given under my hand this ___ Li, _____ day of --~----------• 1921--· ,/12,..../,,l -.efi'J!Qstte:4~,. NOTE. -Unless warrant issued for Ardent Spirits b eing transpor t ed in. v ehicle, boat or baggage, it is t o be returned to the jurisdiction from which issued. If iss ued for Ardent Spirits so t ransported, it can · be executed in any part of the State, and return ed to any justice in any ooun ty or city through which they are carried. �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sheriff of Rockingham County, Greeting: You o,e bmby ,==~d,d to , ..~~on ~ ....~ •·············· to appear before the Judge of the Circuit Court of Rockin / .ti. ..... day thereof, at IO o'clock, a. m., on the . . to testify and the truth to say in .......... ·········· ........... .............. .... at the Court House of 19 BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEAL n'.Vagainst Yv . ~ ~L~ ··················•···•············· who stands charge~ndicted for a felony misdemeanor. And this . ... ... . ... .... shall not omit under the penalty of £ 100. And have then .. . .. and there this Writ. day of ...... J. ROBERT SWITZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House, the </11-.. . ... . . . Witness, P. & L. PRESS , HARRISONBUR G, VA. I9 /d ,,;;:JtiJ~fl"le,k t '( and ;n t h , / ~ �<-xecutear ' f wit hin Su mm on ....... in pe rso n P to . - ~ ~k!~.!'.:!~ '-~ ~ ~; cz ~~ - -- �In the Name of the Commonwealth of Virginia: To the Sh eriff of Rockingham County, Greeting : You are_ hereby commanded to summon ........ . : : ✓-~::: : · ..:·:.··:··:·:::: ·: : : : : · · : : : ·: · ·: : ::~ "Y'~~~ ::;::;:a:t ~i:.:l:::. ~ud~'. ! ::: ~;;¥:;;.,":,Ro,~ ~::at th, ~:•t 1t"" to testify and the truth to say in ..............................• BEHALF OF_ THE COMMONWEAL TH ~ .• •• ~······· · ······ against d indicted for a ~ misdemeanor. and g~ who stands c h a rwit And this ....... . ... .................. shall not omit under the penalty of £100. And have· then and there this Writ. Witne ss, ~ day of ~ ~,:RT SWI TZER, Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House , the / / P. 6 L . PRE SS, HARRI SONBURG , VA . . 1ef731::.~~~b: Clc,k ��Arrest Warrant ~ v&: Whereas, , c:iA,J./''7 ~ ~ W 71 . ~ a::?V -, ,,a..Con,..~I• of said of the said County, has this day m~de ¥ ~ rtr U/f0l6><4 that County: a Justice of the s a i d ~ . , - These are therefore, in the name of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to command you forthwith to apprehend and bring before m~, or some other Justi~e of the said ~ . the body of the said----- - , summon \Ii&.,, , r " _. , , , ........ Of \4,,...:( , -,,, Fi~ ,:.v - --- ---- y ~ ,.. to appear and give evidence in behalf of the Common)'ealth, on the examination touching the said offence. Given under my hand and seal this ~~ ay of ~ VJ~ V ' News-Record. Harrisonbur$1, \A-1'"-:"::::'.'U , in the year 192:f J. P. (Seal.) �Commonwealth vs. } Arrest Warrant c~ . .'J:~~~·· ·'. f Executed the within warrant by arres ting and delivering the body of ·· ··· ··,'"··•·'··~··-· ··- •· ·······J . f . ~ ..... .... moning the within named wi tnesses in person, lhi, '¢. doy of ~ ·······. 1921 Constable of Rockingham County. ���el ,1 , lt V I( ' C. t(y A I L ) f V y C)tl £ I ,µ, /- /' / cuJ 1f I'tYv'lflA �In the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, Term I90 .. day presented in Court an account against tlie Court of Roclcingliam .for tlie sum wlticlt being swonz to, was examined and approved by tlie Court, and ordered to be certified to tlte Treasurer of tlzz's county .for payment. Clerk. Form 192-Be rlin. �·I ·I i Misdr • -- JERRY WEAN ) I I ; rI t" ) ) • I I I j. I ·;._,I . .,. t , L /6E .. J-o :l.J-D I I " . ~ ,-, .::, - 6 ,~ .f r. I l J I • l I 1 I: . (Pro.) �\ \ / � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jerry Wean Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Not Guilty Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor not guilty posession one quart 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-box8-017 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 Wean https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_009_285-commonwealth-v-jesse-davis.pdf c0ab7620cc51c130fe36ebc4b242afa9 PDF Text Text 'l'li COl!l(C:rlel, •• .i£SSE ;,A'IIS I1 ~on ,~'14 the *~~~c,4, 10,1 ,..ill .)OU : Ind h10 sul tt; ht ■ p&tr:!Sl:UMT.t b;" c.ot::.!ne::ient tn!l..L oHe r~or ir.ot'• ;au h •hooting tha:1 pun1so.t.@nt- ~in, E'UiltJ 1u .. toie::ut, o.. ooc...UrH1C.•.:!:t in one nor :not~ t hiill i iv e1;a1;$1:1t.11.n,.P t.wtlvu 10r &.tlil ilx UO't le&~ te,n yu11r11i, uo not iiud !?: 1.btt oil w1 t!\ eo a&; in t..ae pe~1\entl,:a.r:· him g,11117 o.f anlfl.M1ul IJtU 1lno not ot mal-viousl;, ba cr.a.r;u,..s in i.ne l11dlJt<~e.1lt. you. •111 lnteni.. 1.han uo~ gJ!lt7. ea.3 ao 1:a.ud no 1:1.0:-e. 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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 1926 Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse Davis Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with felony attempted murder. Subject The topic of the resource Felony Attempted Murder Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Criminal Court Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available JMU Libraries Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Jennifer Taylor Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CCR001_009_285 Davis Shifflett https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/061daf442c59aa29b1b3d0de6aa5ab85.pdf c43a319a376eb103f364bedab3dcb032 PDF Text Text COI\ ~·orr:1 L :H F V I GI :JI UN'IY OF n the 'ircuit , OCKii{ I,,, , to - vii t: ourt of said County : The grand jurors of the ntate of 7irfinia , in and for the body of the cou nty of Rockingham and now attend ing said Co 11rt at its December ter m, 1930 , upon their oaths present that .Jesse Garvin , on or about the 7th day of Dec emoc kingham , did unlawfully ber , 1930 , in the said county of operate an automob i le while under the i nflu ence of ardent spirits , against the pea ce , nd dignity of the Oor:Tillonweclth of 7irgi nia . This indict, ent is found on the testimony of~ . . Lambert , :: . 7 . 3hif·"'lett , C. wi tnesses sv10rn i n give evidence . 1_ • • :ensley , und .J . ·• Kersey , ourt and sent before t he grand jury to �Operatin g car ' ommonwe al th v) Indict nent Jesse Gar vi n · C, 1.,i sderne ano r Dec ember t erm , 1930 i A True Di ll : - ~~ Foreman . ., . Earman 'omrnonw eal th ' s Jl.. ttorney 1 �Arrest Warrant Commonwealth of Virginia, / T W't Rockingham County, I o- 1 : • To Ji,,'J. J. . frZ.. = :'::f.L Whereas,·-····-····- !·..S-'-....l::.- . .. .. .. . , a Constable of said County: .= ·e·~ :'f.. . . . ~. of the said County, has this day made bt~~ '.. ~ ~1ck-~ ~::.. bn 7.~ .. ....... . . !J?~.L... . ..... ... . ., #{~v- -~;:;~:;Jf~4~ '--* -~ :::P~:~!t;~~h~~orma ~ = -th .. of the said County, the...... a Justice .. of the day of ......... 197..9..., in the said County, did ~ =7!!:!ff!i~1!!!!!5~Jlil;?:iff_~ ::::-. •··•·•••· ••••••··•····•·•···•·••••••••••••·•··•••••·•••• ••••·••••••••••· . 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[Seal] �STATE OF VIRGINIA-COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, TO-WIT : I, ··················••·-········••····-'························································ ...........................•...., a Justice of the Peace in and for the County of Rockingham, Virginia, do hereby certify th at ..............................................._. ..............................................and ....... .•···· · ............................................. • ................................ ..................................................................................... · ..as his suret ........, have this day acknowledged themselves Indebted to the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of................... . ..............................................................Dollars ($ .......................... .......... ) to be made and levied of their goods and chattels, upon this condition: That the sald ............................................................................shall appear before the under- signed or the Circuit Court of Rockingham County, on the ....................day of ..............................................:., 19 ........, and not leave hence without leave of the said Court, to answer the charge in this warrant, or to await the action of the Grand Jury of the said County upon the within charge. Given under my hand this, the ................day of...................................... ~ ............, 19......... . J. P • . ....., .. Ill .. ~ s: .f Ill ~ ....0 . :.; ...., Ill s: 0 u .~· Ill .c:: u ...... ..."'= .c:: . 0 .c:: .... ....0 = _g ....II s: 11 H u i; . .... ~ .. ... .c:: .c:: . ....s: "'., ~ .... ...., .~...., . ...= <. ~ .., = ... . Ill ." ..,= .~ ~ .,., . = ~ ... r,., -... -; �APR.- - 1936 _dl-f,;!~ l !I t ! ~ COMMONWEAI.lrH vs. Misdr. (Pro.) ~ JESSE GARVIN f ' j 1, ,- \ ! I t I I· t "j ., �/ � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases Description An account of the resource The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the &lt;strong&gt;Rockingham County Circuit Court&lt;/strong&gt; from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant.&nbsp;<br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse Subject The topic of the resource Prohibition--History Prohibition--Government policy--United States Prohibition--Virginia--History Rockingham County (Va.)--History Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rockingham County Circuit Court Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916-1933 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pro001 Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits&nbsp;</a> Is Referenced By A related resource that references, cites, or otherwise points to the described resource. <a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Commonwealth v. Jesse Garvin Description An account of the resource Misdemeanor; Indictment Subject The topic of the resource Misdemeanor Indictment operated an automobile under the influence 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 1930 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-box8-046 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 Garvin https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_037.pdf aaeb2c7d94dda341774556413170b897 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. Jesse Harrison Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1820 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_007_037 Brown Harrison https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_041.pdf 1b06edae44adadbd802d84723db362ff 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. Jesse Jackson Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1828 Subject The topic of the resource Fraud Description An account of the resource Defendant charged with defrauding with counterfeit money. 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_041 Jackson