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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jennie Johnson
Date
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1894
Subject
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Arson
Description
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Defendant charged with burning a house. Dismissed
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_020_067
Johnson
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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,
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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
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To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Sergeants, and all Police Officers and Constables of the State of
Virginia-G reeting:
WHEREAS
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(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
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in the possession of, and unlawfully used by
(Give n a me : if
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(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
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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.
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me in the execution of this warrant:
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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.
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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 ......... ......... .. ,
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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
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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 ...... / ..
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Jennie Shifflett
Description
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Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1924
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RcPr-box4-043
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1924
Title
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Commonwealth v. Jennie Shifflett
Description
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Defendant charged with a felony.
Subject
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Felony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_008_264
Shifflett
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
Rights
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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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
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming with cards at the stable of Andrew Houck of the town of Harrisonburg. Not Guilty
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_013_044
Caldwell
Houck
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Title
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Commonwealth v. 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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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. Jeremiah Sullivan
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1816
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Sydney Ring
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Jeremiah Waren
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1816
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Theft
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Defendant charged with stealing.
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Sydney Ring
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Ccr002_004_055
Waren
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. Jeremiah Warren
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1818
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Theft
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Defendant charged with stealing. Not guilty.
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Sydney Ring
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Ccr002_006_037
Warren
-
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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,
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1778-1971
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1908
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Commonwealth v. Jerome Hays
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
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Felony
Rape
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_005_117
Hays
May
-
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COivl:MON
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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 ~.
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ands . F . Newman , witnesses sworn i n Court and sent
before the grand jury to give evidence .
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Unlawful possession of
ardent spirits
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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
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(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, s
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and State:
, kept, stored, possessed, held, used and concealed
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(b) A still, stjll cap, worm, tubs, fermenters and other appliances connected with such still and used, and mash and
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(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
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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...
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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
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Co mmonwealth o.f Virginia
ithin warrant this __
Exec~I' z
of
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.f_t____ day
Other than above stated the following are wit·ne.sse s.:
192-tl_, by searching the
within stated _______(
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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.
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See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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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.
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
Publisher
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jerry Wean
Description
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
Subject
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession
one gallon
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1929
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RcPr-box8-016
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Wean
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CO.
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,: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 .
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HARRY M. STRICK LER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
HARR ISONBURG,
VA.
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and Constables of the State of
To the Prohibition Inspectors, Sheriffs, Serreants, and all Police O~
Virginia-Greeting:
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WHEREAS ··- ······~
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of the said
has this day made complaint and information on oath before me,-·-······
of the said
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(a) That Ardent Spirits are being unlawfully manufactured, sold, kept, stored, ossessed, held, used and concealed
in a rertain
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(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
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H ere desc ribe veh icle , a uto. wagon. carriage , bugg y, boat, bagg age or wh a t
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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.
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w ,th111 s tated
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See Sections 21 1-2, 22, 23, 23 1-2, 57 and 57 1-2,
Acts of Assembly, 1918, Page 578.
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Other than above stated the 'following are witnes ses,:
by sea~ching th e
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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Given under my hand this ___ Li, _____ day of
--~----------• 1921--· ,/12,..../,,l
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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
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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
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at the Court House
of
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BEHALF OF THE COMMONWEAL n'.Vagainst
Yv
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who stands charge~ndicted for a felony misdemeanor.
And this . ...
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. ... .... 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
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Witness,
P. & L. PRESS , HARRISONBUR G, VA.
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To the Sh eriff of Rockingham County, Greeting :
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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----- - ,
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moning the within named wi tnesses in person,
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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
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Clerk.
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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Commonwealth v. Jerry Wean
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Misdemeanor; Not Guilty
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Misdemeanor
not guilty
posession
one quart
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
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1929
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RcPr-box8-017
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1926
Title
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Davis
Description
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_009_285
Davis
Shifflett
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Title
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
Description
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
Subject
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
Identifier
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Pro001
Relation
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Garvin
Description
An account of the resource
Misdemeanor; Indictment
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Indictment
operated an automobile under the influence
Contributor
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1930
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RcPr-box8-046
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Garvin
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_007_037.pdf
aaeb2c7d94dda341774556413170b897
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. 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
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_007_037
Brown
Harrison
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_041.pdf
1b06edae44adadbd802d84723db362ff
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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PDF
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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Commonwealth v. 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
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/
Format
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PDF
Type
The nature or genre of the resource
Criminal
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
Ccr002_009_041
Jackson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_008_028.pdf
a420d41a15d99d730962434215f17743
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Title
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Title
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
1824
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Forgery
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with forging money with intent to injure and defraud.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_008_028
Jackson
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/ccr001_007_211-commonwealth-v-jesse-kiser.pdf
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Q. !low old
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Ls.st. uov~be.r
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""n?
I will
be eeventeen
thio
Kieer,
th~ aceuoed
here?
you firat
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0
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air.
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Vir.1n1~.
learn
to kno•• him?
About
whent
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he worked
tor your father,
41d h~ not?
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q no you know how long be work~d tor your father?
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Just
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Y-ee, sir.
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a year.
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bi
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sir.
Rii;ht at Uinton,
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llhn~ did
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aoo'-lt
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ment 11lc• that
to :,ou do you rockon,
or about
bo'lf
Strickler.
he ~ftde a statelonet
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to you in .uv- ot}!er
way?
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part
of tho house?
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at.op •he!:. you:- fat-l:er &Ld you.r
,_olher oame aro'Jnd.?
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cam•?
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me.
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in the night,
wl"l!I
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wao it?
to eat
that
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&Jr.
any?
A No, gir.
Q. You continue!'!
A Yee,
Q
on towards
Staunton.
you arrive
in Staw.,ton?
1t1r.
What time iid
A About eig"t
~•clock
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Wba~ did you ride
A
A buo.
Q
Well,
We~ne•~ay
night.
any diat1nce?
"'I lea.
on?
wha... 1111"!y'lU
A Went to a place
Q
th111n, I b 11111eve?
You m,an that
~c tn ~tsunton?
and et&!~ "11 night.
you did not get
to Staunton
until
8 o'elook
~._, nlgl t.t
A Ye•, •1r.
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So you epeot
A Yes,
eir;
the
~~Yon
the road,
on We~n~eA~?
on Wednee11,~y.
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A
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Thrre is Ue~t
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you •v
he ineist~d
th~rt?
eir.
it.
you have one r~o~?
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Oid he h&ve iotercow-oe
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wtth you there
tl!At
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went
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you do
down •her~
but
to, Augusta
Springs
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l'arner
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He euid
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to
nl~c~.
~o~nir.g?
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aod hired
that
to
~hem.
yeu were b1• wl~e?
ther•;
Augu■ t.
laat
where did you ~1••
at
•hil•
a?
A
In a houee
tr.e~e
cloe~
q
In o houee
cl01~
to ~~~r~ Warner
A Yes,
A
tbey
lived.
lived?
there?
About a week.
whYdid you d!acontinu•
q Well,
A i~r.
un•il
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to w~ere
eir.
q How long did you otay
th~r~
• .,d ••
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~e got i:mrried
11here did you put-up
1
:.c ratr-.tna
·o~
or t1"0 an~ •n~~
a~ hour
What did you do the next
A Went out
1·
t.h"!?"f''?
~11 ria► t •· ~rP a•
and staid
,
:,-.orn\ ng?
~hurchvillt
t!I
w-ent down
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$tavn\on
out
tbe aext
Crou~fhorn
h~
c~~~
Did he h~~e
living
c.ame up ,n~ b~ou"'ht
up snd brought
intercourse
there?
Uri' l::A-tic.
.-~ st.Ai~
ue a•ay.
with
you ~!le
you were
li~1r.;
there?
A. Yes,
sir.
'1v._r7 n:s),<?
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A Yee.
~
air.
Did h~ •AY a:"Ythi~~
:~ yo~ to:~•
er'~ct
that
h~
'11f'\~
ruin-
ing you?
~
State
what he aaid?
A He sa1d:
•Yes:
you did.•
*Catharine,
Re &aid,
do yo~ know who ruined
"1 did but
I couldn'~
help
you?•
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7h.fl~ ,ras
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the firet
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he had i~terco~r~•
A
t.!:iat n1gl:\.
b•f'"e!"e
yot.
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or
1"t,.rcoure1'
~-o-+ ,:.o 3t.a~..--~?r.?
•ir.
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Q ~1i:Pr~
~id
!~.at oc~ur'
;.
BetwP .. n Deyton
,.
l!e~ore ~ayllg
A Yes,
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you?
eir.
c., !"le! te ha.-e 11ny!":lr+-h@'r !Jr.>?· r-.
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Tith
artd ..~~-CT"aw!°o:-d.
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eir.
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~nything
A Yeo,
l'ir.
le, ln\A.•
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A
ae
q
1 ~el1e70
aaid.
if
aoout
h~ 6 ot out
if
h• ~ould
~~Ain?
~o it
~r;y ~·hou+ that?
Ui.f!',I
er.ugl- t. hitt
a,nr,
hP
i,Dt
ne-·,-0u1i11 try
out
it
agc,in.
A Yee,
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1 a•k•d
you:
You did
leArn
to lov~
hlm?
air .
And have confidence
Yee,
i~ him?
eir.
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ht-. 'J.rrru~arou"'"' you?
Yee, elr.
And care&esd
you?
How ~ic! .{OU go out
of
t:Oe ho~ae
witho!.lt
701.u·
i-,a.rut•
ltnow-
r.'"..ie n!a-!".t?
in 6 it
A
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Co~
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A
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A
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ca:~
■ir:
n~•
n~•
,aw hiln light
A Yea,
eir.
az!d ...-e~t out;
si~'1a!
tt~t
is all.
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!.!"~t I reM
iP~.
a e1ga~ette.
bi'!tl to s:e•t
Then he e&id h~ n~v~r
;,•,ou in
ea•
the road
a girl
that
•i,l!'.t.
nig11t!
he couldn'~
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,aw• glrl
he n•ver
he coulsn't
mako like
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10
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&'1d 1 would
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'neb
you h.a1 n~?f!!'
aeen him?
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prior
e!r.
time he wen.:. awa:, wt t.h y.eu?
t.c the
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sU'.
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to make love
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al r-at4y
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fl•k•d.
TH" COTTRT: Th• obJ~ction
'ffl.
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father
S~I~POJ!"t,:
I w,int.
tht" ind ucetHt1
a month after
he began m&l<ing love
i:;-Pt
":.1>la'!'.
there
he bego.n Do.kins love
a.way•
then?
A Yee.,
your
Objection
ro,r
io over:.--Jled,
OT
rive
'110l1t.h•. th•n.
t~
Sh~ ~mi~ hp had
--o-•
About
or five
wflnt.
thf>r!' about a yfl&T,
ani b• 1-.ad
r.onth•
be!'o-~
he began 1'9.""1!1.i
A
four
n:e. and!
he beg~n WOYki~g for
h.e o& ~" to •orlc for your
Q. About
~
thfl
q Row lor.g after
(I~terpooina)
you have
overrule~.
She ~id n~t s.ay •~at.
t..-.en wo:-k1nc
\.e-e- :.hrt:-~
n.- co•m~:
F.One
b'"fH)
to you?
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l~v•
t:as all
t!'e QUe4't!on
is
t~
t•.
about
say,
to you --
you;
father
~ontho.
you say)
a."'te-r he C--!l-7i-e
6 or 7 month! before
you went
air.
Q An1 mos~ e~Pry day?
A
"fe5
1
sir.
O. About h.0,w old •~re
you w'·e .....te f'1-•t
b"'an :113.lci~olove
to
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th you:
with
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off
a littl~
r\tx•,,.e.n.
c7°r
you mia•Jri~•reta.""il
bh•;
to you a1.x !'l'.onths betor@
now I wba t Btl.e your a;;e when he. first.
he r-ui
made love
to
you?
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ltt~l~
■i~t~•~•
ov~;
"'- Do yo".l mear. ......ut you
A
~~a
·ecre n little
over
Cl. You were 1;
in April?
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I wae 1'1',ni
Au.,-uat,
I b~l1.e7'J
la the spring.
fi(tee,
!'Ir
eixt~•'.'l.?
t ,rt•n 16 in April.
You ue.
SixtP•n.
It
=~.,
or!
..-1 ...~ 111"" :.L"1til
1 t w·is?
October.
A
crose-e~~~!,utt~n
X
KoVI m·,cb do yo•, 1feish,
A
I do not
know.
by Chas. A. Ha!tll"ler, ~eq.:
111••
l hav# ~ot
lleRt=le?
~eigh~~
X What did you weigh when you last
A One h\llldr•~
Row tall
A
I ""' !'ive
1:. You mew
Ye•.
A
'E'!irtly.
poundo.
and r1•1t inchee.
feet
that
Wr. lie1r
wae a married
man?
str.
X: Had your
i50tt~'!'\ nrt~T
motJer
abou-:. :,our frowa:rdneso
A
~elgr.e4?
are you?
X
A
~nd oinoty
foT awhile.
you
or 45ttid. a."'::.-thlng
to you
rl th him?
Q;lQtf t.
X How lon~ befor~
you went oway w~• it
tho.t thie
occarred?
you mean?
A
'llhich
x
That y~ur ~otler
aot
~rt-·
you for bei~J
so !orn~d
with
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ha"' had anything
A
Yet,,
X
Th~ only
X
Had he
to <;to 1'1 th you?
f!.1:-.
ma.r.?
ev1111T
yo~ on t~!•
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trip
do yG~
A
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1lh•n
h.~d any :Oh.lnP.:to
on tbi•
'10
w1 t~- you 'before
he
II tart~4
~ig~t?
m•~~,
.sir.
A ~r.
1111 you eay wru1 Uut
Will Sanber
f'tr■ t
time?
1 a.
X Di~ he a3~ yau to huve 1ntPreou~ee
A Yee,
with him ·h~r~?
eir.
X And you agreed?
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did you hav~
X llby
A
to.
I had
'.o?
he wa• ari;t
Because
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••a-:r.y =-a•ter•?
that?
A Yes,
si~1 but promi~~d
~~
w~ul~ be ~ie~
~om~ un•tl
we
got married.
X
::;ou evfl"" ~o to fU!h00l?
l)id
A Yee,
sir.
X Row lo:i;; did y,u
A
$0
.lrteen
1
-- !fo,
]Gl.
go to achool?
ten yeal"t,
3TRIC1":..til: You 11~!'1 until
yoa Yere 10 yea,,
old, or dld you go :o school ~or ten y@are.
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coul.-, "1ot ~•'r'-:y a tr.ar=-tei:- .l'rla.n
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A No: he tol~ me if Wft ~t~t
•ould
a.n'1 •~
at.ay
hie
wtre
willing
aud llttle
away aod ta1ce hi~
&W'l:J
A Yea,
after
lt
sir;
yot.t?
to Ohio we would gP.t ~arried
tht re.
X And yo,, w•re
lea·,e
t
'lhe" be !!"rot
mako or ~ry to repel
to so with
o.u ...4r•a
with
th.I·
1""1ar-dtt'r
._.,~ l•t
him
y"u eoul>i ~o
you?
he got
---nt to lo,;e
made lo•e
A
l 114 to ~?-e ~~te~t.
X
To what ai<tent?
A
I asld
hi,:
to you what
hie a~vancea,
I wou!dn't
bi!ll to Ohio
and agr
0
reeiata-,ce
e to it.
di·! you
any?
!1ke hle.
but he )~~ton
hagP.1~~ s~d
lc:ia ■ lng JIit.
lt
D!d you tell
A
No,
lt
\l'lzy didn't
4.nd father
w'.~•"
he
1"irtt
di~
t1'~tf
r.i.r.
A ~•caus~
you?
I •ar
afraid,
lt
Arraid
of w>iat?
A
A rm.id
l":.~,1• -,u:
X Weren't
the
••other
y:,ur
! th:-a4'1
you afraid
re.
\fnen you ~e~t awo.y tb&t they woul~ do
ea.~e thing?
A
Yee, air.
X What Oft.,~~"'1 :,ollr mother
tt1 call
you. down f\bout
your
due: with ~r. Xlae~~
A
l don't
know,
X 'Iha- di~ oh••••
s!r.
you dol"i?
A She did not aee ma doing any~~ing.
X
.,.ny
did
A Weil,
X
Why
she cene~r•
you or crt~lci••
ohe Ju•~ miatrlllted
dtd ahe mist•~•t
1ou,
your e~nduot?
l5om~thing.
to you know?
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1t
any,rlutre-.
or your
out
door.
he start
ii~
out t'he
r-:-~'lt <!oor?
A ~o,
e1r:
the aa.me door he c~•e tn.
one waa th&t;
l(
',ihich
i
When he would ataTt
the
door?
front
home ~Mre
were your fathe~
and ~other
,aually?
A
Out
a\
harn mtiktng,
~>u,
X Wouldn• t you r~11ow him out
X Kieo Beatwolo,
1nt•~ded
depot wao it
'tllv di~ you oh,~s•
~
~eoAu~e there
lt
the
the
t;rain
ni7~t
was
it
at Nort.:J R1v•r
your -tn~•
W'lB eo~ebody out t~erff
wo~l4 ~atch
they
'i/aen' t tbe tr·Jth
~~ere at Horth Ri•er
do for
a.."1.i take
$'1m.Ythat
not?
lt
wae •frai~
out
when you stRrt~d
-:.o-iort...ii: River
t:> ao
on the porcb?
ue to go oTer
ua.
this:
Depot,
ther-e
he kn~w nnd hP
that
ror
that
you had " couetn
a.ttd you aatd
I ,ton•+ want
that
II
or -:-el&tive
it would never
ttJ be aee!!.•;
ial'\ 1 t t~at
ti&ct.?
X F.aven 1 t yous
A Yea.
air;
lt
Di~n•t
A
S'o, air.
s
Didn't
relative
thera?
I have a -,lati?e
there,
but
1 don 1 t kr.~w them.
they knoT yout
J!>U
a.dva.noe that
1ng to gQ to North River de~ot,
ide" aa the re.ason
ror not
1r&..'1.t-
tha• you wo~ld not °"nt your
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1~ a $1nale
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w..11,
to going
I did
00~ -.ant
to ol••p
with
h!SI.
you co~ld,
why didn't
you ~ant
to
hlm?
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wey.
►.now
X You hsd offered
no r•aietance
at all,
IIR. STRlClCLi!R: She did
X llhat
intere~ura~
reeieta~ce
~id you of'er,
wit~ you at ~r.
Wel!,
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up or fflere
you.
not
ol\)'
that,
now, _,.,~n he r1rs!
ha~
$,rn~~~'•?
I d 1r,11•t un~
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aa I underetand
with you at lC.r. Sanger'o9
•hen he had intercourae
lUm to.
~own on th• oid•
or the road
there
or st&nd
were you?
A Yea. sir:
we eat down.
X 'llho aokod you to aii
A Didn't
X
•e~e you av•rse
toom •nd to be~ with him irt Stau~~on?
X You had rtont everything
oleep
trh,y
w! t.l'! hf:=, in
do""?
Ye sat
anybody.
do,m to
='••t.
Did be pu•» you o~•r on the g=-ouod or did you •irrply
down on the ground
with him1
A He puehed me over,
X Before
lie
you laia
1 guees.
down on th~ ground did be take any l1bert1••
wtth yous pe~sonf
A
Ye•,
etr.
X Didn't
A
Ye1,
you 1rnow w~at he wa• soing
aJr.
X Yby didn't
A
&'o, sir;
you etop him?
J did
X lUos Heatwole,
w&a then intending
A Bo, air,
anything
to do1
tl'bost
-iot.
do you.,,,..,,
and dee1red
for
that.
I h$d ne?er
that
to have
u,en
you d-1d i,.ot know the.th•
sexual
inte~cou~ee
with yout
with nobody And did~'t
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fl...'\Ythi.ng
about
iluit:
flic.t
.!ii
ycu ci.--prose i:e
doing?
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!ro. sir.
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You Bhw n.o one •ho::a ;012 kne.w !:roe the ti~e
tsth@r'
there
aot ..mow.
A
41!
a ;,~
70,;i '""'
until
l.
no. su-;
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You di~
011 the
X
Yen did~
Jie1-twola?
Tnat
reai.Bl.a....-ice did y-ou llltU:et
~
I told
X
11:Dt gan:.ents
A
I hnd on a co~t suit.
il.1~ ~ot
to.
70;:. wesriL&
were
X AD4 underclothing.
:r You
I snppoee?
tsl<e acy otJ.er
h& ?e st tended
Yes.
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And
A
"!es. eir.
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Frequently
A
lloC so
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Yoo ba:onged
A
Yea,
•1th
:,ouY
clmrhb?
eave a~tellded Su.n:1.87-acllool~
or no~?
often.
to ~be olmrch,
d.16 7ou?
sir,
told
to stand
u. HP.A~JCI.3_sworn, e.u=.!Md
t11<1nwoa.lth:
1Jbnt
alo0o
sir.
,1tnees
Q
clotllo&
sir.
&
E.
tta.\. ru.e;t:t. i:.ias t-e-auole~
eir.
X Did Jan
lio.
with ~ou
ne- h1.m not to haTe 1n~eroouYsa
e~e~
sir,
Yes.
A
your
;-011 go~ t.o StalUlton?
not
A
Yea.
you left
not th.nt 1 tr..o• of.
cl.id 7011. lilsa
A
r<>ad. =bod:,?
1 s your 1'l!'lle?
aslde,
b7 Jlr. strictler
tor
tho Coc-
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Howsr4 U. Eeat-.tole.
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Q You ere
u son of Potor
Q You liv•
s.
on the Ra•ley
Beatwol•Y
pike,
of Barrtsonburs,
wost
and on
boyon4 Hinton?
A Yes. air:
live
not quit"
1 You are the brother
a milo !rc,m 1J1or1.
of W.se Cathsrlne
tho you::c girl
Heatwole,
herei
.I.
Yes. air.
Q
r.:r. "oatwolo,
an7thli,a
loft
tb&t
Just
tho
told you, juot
sea
or a1sappo..,.ed,
and going right
tell
taking
on through
A The !iret
wh~t you saw, but not
Jury thore
•hnt
you saw tho night
ur the firet
told
ln sequence.
I saw, Jim R1tohle
to got me to oo,:,• up there
him tbut
the c~r was.
I dia
'li'11s
up at Olin Stover's
It hsd bten atopeed
about
"Oood evoning,
(l
• and I passed
You meo.n tnnt
he .,oe
l
I said
t•o croou
briokly.
there,
n horse
I pnueed e ?elUl
"Oocx\ evoning,
on and thougl.t
turning
I
Qn the 14wle:;, _f1ke, tho re
I woe wnlkh,a pretty
s horse ar"'1J\d 1n the ron4:
u14,
down ,o ~tare
but I ~ont up where
it,
bet• .on tL~
llut1.or1Dilk Oree~ "nd. ;.,.r Branob stre,..,
i=nlng
farm
o.nd oee lf I c~ulcl ti.% the car.
not ,:now ru,ytblng
at t~e I>undore place.
sister
tho~ you remember seeing
and his car sot out of fix and ho aent m:; brother
llv•d
rour
notbins
slr."
nnd he
nbout it.
s,nd bug63' llround
in the
plke?
A You. e1.r; o horao and buggy.
Thon I sow a l!lll-nahead or
I ••no wn1kl1\g up tile rood, an~ I did not pa:y on:, attont1on
eml l paeeod h.lm,
the ti"•·
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rt wa• Jeaaa
That was the night
A Yoo, sir,
tl:a n,ight
7.isor.
ho left?
ho lo.ft.
0Q
es
to hlci,
but I did oot rooogn12a hi:
at
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A It'"""
exact
ut1,ht;
1 dld
titoo.
ao1d "Good ovoning
rooognizo
oocurrod~
8 o'oloolr:
him ct
thu
tl,o bridge.
o'f an hoar,
and I .aid
time I passed
I"""
around
to lb'. Stover,
there
for bal.f
11'.'hnt
a:nn on
Tll i cuTJ:lT: Ile con state
tho 't e t~t enen t.
ObJoct.ion~
(Contd)
Stover
r
where. be la."
down aftor
for
UJ tho
rood.
is
ond
him lie
btm.
!Jr.
A• I sot
Stover
anys,
tbat
eide
of
to
def"endant.
laid
hiin.
I.Ir,
Mr. Kiser
asleep,
on to be
and he let
taJru l:b. t,Ja:e to his ,.1 ro 1
nla w1re aoea not kn,w
an
l,lr.
11nd l caoe down tho road
Stover
heord hi~ wolltin6
atablo,we
"Well. he te up
~~d
Bow d td you know that
~
You h•ar d h I• vuldng?
A
Yen. sir,
that
it
Thero wna 5 Cl6n w-sJ.ktng a.bend ot us.
it.
18 him anG ho to making
thut Cntbarine
froin oiroumat=ttol
he hocl 10:rt wtth
elong ond
he was the
and thoro
I did
ovldence,
tbnt
his
not
18 no ueo to follow
nlgl: t.
I.
being ovor
tr.at
tell
and 14r. Stover
morning whon l went over
hnd left
llW.01
wna he.
and 1 judged tba1, it •na .Uaer,
aaid
walktng
hie."
I •,vent.on hom.o. ond tha next
then,
will
to the feeJ
I Judged
.r~~il:!S:
they
other
quarter•
So .we •en'L hcoA to t:he car and t or6.rueed 1 t a:..d ,re c!lme
no uoo to follow
as ! ougl,t.
for
him around
~ere drunk
r.llL llJ\U, ~il:
"?hot
r
!Ciaer but he woe gone.
looking
thore
I rolled
"He is drun,;
to let
is a Jitt7
t.l'1e
and ••• about
and thero
the bridge,
au-pposod him to b• drank.
it
to throe
l see no objection
thnt,
"" must go over
1 said,
I aaid.
1
ihat.
except.ion
overruled,
and I WODt across
drunk.
him.
r,.nasei o~er 79t end hu muat be 4TQ.U.
u;,. 111'1'.""".rt: You ca.nnot tell
A
not know tbe
1 did
aru! ho ee.1d ''Cood oven1ng, • nnd I _pa.ased on "then
8.lld crossed
t~e creek has oe~•r
this
I '-OUld say about
not
11
tiree
to father'
of oourse,
there
said
him."
6
toolt it
or.d hie eotlng,
Catba.rino.
Motlor, gude to strLce out. wu1tfol' o!' -,;itneae ;o.-errule4.
exceptior !or accuned.
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Uben aid you noxt
A ~hon IJr. 0Toua/~orn
'
slstor
aoe your
after
eho left
nlght?
that
brougr.t her bo~c.
Q
llld yon see XJ.aer ofter
tbo.tY
A
I novor oaw Kieer
the other
until
day wbe.l\ be woo brougllt
into
tho court-room.
on adjoining
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Yo-~ 11,e
fer~s
A.
Yes, sir.
Q
And you go to your father's
1,
Yee,
to 7our
fotber'o
farm?
trequen~lY?
sir.
Q l>id you or did you not uec Xiser
o.bout tllere
after
your
Gistor
d iBll)>}I0O.red?
A
I nover ....,- hlm there
Q
JO you lt,:o._ anytLlng
s1.o.:cl 1.1.at.
;?OU
did
~
You are 11111rrJedand live
the:o.
in iour
011111
ho~e?
or four hundred yards
home; we
above my father'a
on the eao0 f&ra. but I am theru ge tenA11t in o~ner OY1l~ints•
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A
I "'"" h1JL talking
1a, with
see
-le&sa Ziser
res 1,ect an~ like
worked up behind
our
-talkLi.S to ~our a1sio-rY
to m:; sister
and steal
bacll:. as
aa a 11>1111
011ght to t11lk,
but little
that,
1r.g io g,,1~ her confi4enoo
dtd I ou.ppoe• h• •ns
be~ awoy fro~ come.
ohe told
;011
tiWhil•
Q
Did you h,;ar anyono wbJetllng
A
I was not. there.
Q
Tbat ie "11 )l'ou know a'bout 'lhlo oaso?
A
Yeo. sir;
Q
Let us see;
A
I never talked
aa for
,tat
tl,o.t
try-
~as
ago.
nrou.nd thora?
1 '1flo at" r:::Jhome v.-here l ougl:t to be.
oa l knew that
:;ou did
to rns be borrowod three
tbai
<>Zlije? J 1mder-
e.t your fe.thttr's"r
l do not live
three
her ~laa,,earanoe.
Ol1Je nt lU-1 al>o·,t thiu
A
A l live
live
not live
at~er
net
to !Jr.
dollart,;
tllllt
night.
to iUser
11:tter that·,
iUoer ot 1111. The l,st
ttme r.e toJ.kod
of tt.e1 he sa1 d he t.nntcd
~
be waa goln;i down to rent e b•u-,ress.
r
and l -w~
8
to pay e.lt}Jllnaeu
to b ook my engine
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't'b11t JUS ttie
aim.
<! Uowloug r:na that
her.
side
~t
•8s
tb•
la•'-
wn;; be foolea
He
0'1~0
I u.U:cd
to to,,n ,md then
the
Let's
~
•re on t.ha ron4
til'
And spoke
to
io him alnoe
thon.
Your rather
live4
>R:
tho looBl.iono r\ght:
see 1! I have
got
in
old Dundoro homo.
You ln:ow ll'boro the Dundora place 1-. there
A
er
hi
ho wae drw,k,
3Y Jl?.,
CROSJ..l!!~'!l(IA':'!Ol
an~
he oatuf) be.oil
'0U1:.d
I hsv• not tolked
him but ho gave me no ane~er.
X
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to l:il:>.
h1m around ant1 thought
a11<II rolled
....
he r.e:n off?
boforo
The clay before.
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Brnnoh
olt •uid Jaz
between Buttermilk
You k:nowwhere yau bo?o to croee
Jnr Bro.not
when 7ou go west,
l.
Yee,
sir.
A
:ell,
it
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Just
A Yes.
In rl,;l)t
rbere
in tho eornor,
aboYe Joe S~oW"ill•T'~.
air:
it ts throe
houoes o.bovo Joe Showalter'
X How fs~ wer& you and atover
you •er~
thero
from fOUl" father'•
rou4 a little
to th,,t
bouae
wo.y: right
over there
E, BBALL, eworn. exa.'l>ir,ed by t:r.
Q
\There do you live,
I,
l>a.7ton,
7o.
Q
'llmt
your busineeoi
A
Livery.
Q
Do you lruow the 4efen4o.nt
ill
Right
(indicating).
Ur.
Strickler
!or
down
two strouma.
the comionweo.lth:
Beall?
bere
1
Jt1;1oeKi ■ er~
him before?
,
house when
Ul the mo.11-box betwoo.o the
s.
A
e.
worAlng on tbe car~
A Fro;o here
the
it~
isn't
Not be!oro I hired my team to him.
Did you evor
eee
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Q
to you.
i•ll
~ell,
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Ju:ry "hut
this
did 7,u
tirot,
Yes.
21 -be said
hire~
lo ,ou.,
he said
anything
team to him?
Sir.
Q In October,
19161
A Yoo, air.
Jlov., juet
(I
dl.il.'.
Don't
toll
etnto
to
Ju.r:, wbat
tbe
troa
you beard
•~thiag
he said
to you and wl.nt :;ou
anyone
elee
7.!ser.
Did
in Dayton
and
than
you erooflk to A.Leer himself',
ono c•:oning
I mot bil:l on tho street
Well.
A
ho snya to :e,
".U-e
was.
"t wnnt a tetU:>to go to H1ntonf"
Ho soys,
Hinton";
tlo
,mnt<'
coul,l
you the 11• ,r:,c:an of a47ton?•
and bo eo.:19. "It
!a:r 1• it?"
not
eat first.
dollara."
n4 be s!dc
He sn.ys,
sa:, ■ •
I 7:urit to c-atch
good."
the
him the money.
treil',
ee;s.
Ho
I B":111, "il dollor.
He aays,
rlght
~·t .cri;rlord
••
dolleru,
"--'""-Y· I told
is it
•~lust
dollars
morning;
be wsnted
and I uald
-Dd I .-111
just
go 6lo~
you 1n the
I ao going
1'or \'leighs
beei< aa
"Va17
ar:d hru,dod
to go to Ut.Cr~~ordf"
but
did
not
hi111 tw~ dollore.
.,As soon ae I have ci..v
to 1l1nton ebou~
I cou.l.d e,io that
not a fit
su'b,!eot
w1n. yau J117eelf,•
bUgQ,"
"Two
.-,t;-..ntyou to
two dollars
to get
drinlclng,
"You aro
hir- l
n.nd I said,
Mel l hatlled
\'lhon r honde<l bin: tl1e mo dol1o.ra
to him,
r
to t!t.Cro.wfor<l
I seye,
"Ho,"
time to
tl•e teso
cot.-t; to cost
I kno'I! 1.l>e distenoe
S:e suit
and back
and I kept
"Row soon are you going'?"
an<i hi toh up.•
"'l'he girl
I 8$.id..
I r...n.k:ed
him wbou he
and bring
the next
tho•·•
He ho.nded me five
be no room for
11
"Where 1a
to coat mo"" ow:1 I es.ye.
o'clock.
fie=
I an10,
b.10w."
"lb.en you go to q1nton
He ho.nde4 ~• five
to lllnton.
it
"Jtho.t ia it going
to h.,.ve a bO.Ygo to
arrer.ee
euppor
ho •t.nted
him U.1tt I
to bim rig) t awuy an tho no,·se had to have
hi·•
2.o
r iuld
1a over on the Rtmley pike,
"t don't -really
af'ld. he oaid.
te-
tl:oro
and r aoys,
two hur1dred, •
9
he wtte
to go wit!,
Re ae11s. •71,,,r
my
•111
".7hy no~?• and he 8.,_., ,
8
I said , "I wo gol ug
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hurry to lenve
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on tho &do.
th~ stable
I went on to &!l'Pper, t.nd. l:o 1ta8 in a
&nd he scni
n litile
boy to -a.:Jplace
io ask
me to bo in a hurry end come down, ana 1 9a1d -P~:" ....
.:::.i: I obJoct.
¥ou cannot
you had with anybody elae.
1.2.
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State
eny.b1D6 ;<re. e&id ihe.t le =tttcrial
A
Jel.l,
I oa.co on down a.nd eot
t.he ho1"eo out.
and I S(lid.
"Kisor.
bore.
tile bug€'.l7 h1 tcboJ
y◊~
what n.re
1 tYed.
T d1d not know him b"t
that
While wo were on tho rond going
what
h• was goiz:g to do.
e111a he
a mnrr1ed
\Vtul
told
him tte.t
aoid
"!!ere
t>!lll ond
he
"A'tiS
bnd a foml ly on:! threo
so ·nitl1 mo."
ey •tfe
Ho told
live•;·
mo tbnt
children.
an.4 he t.aid
11
rrtJ bl28.;l7 aroo~d
0.004 even.lng" nnd I said
Q
Ycnt know I.tr. 1loateole,
•
~o. air.
wna p&vstng,
1,1,Yborsea
Y1Ul bo 11=•~
in the roed
aide
or the cr~elt.
llee.twole,
r :net llr.
did rouY
head ""a nert
•o tbe fcnoe
on tbo aide be
and !t wuu dark.
Row did ::,ou kno·,7 1 t '"'" L:r. floatwole?
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I did not know 1 t.
4HI not. know then
who it
b~otbore
I 'lfflited
at all.
•· thst
It '""'
wno..
and I aoye,
back to mo und ho se.yu.
I ff&8 drir.ktng
you
if
"Good evonlng."
Q
,iou to wo.it."
I
to 1ctnton ho
I took him o.o thoro and he got out of ~be buge;:v tbia
Th,.?! wbon I was turn11:;i
&1rl, and
ta:te hill1 ho would v.nlk.
I dld not
if
me all. about
t"bon •e sot
and I 1aid."l
arcn,a
parents.
gotn;; to stoa.l this
,ma the wrong tt.~ng to do.
1a where
hia
I knew his
over to ff1nton ho told
!le eaid
o.nd he ae.id.
1~
lle t ld M wter•
1~te le~Yl::.g.
hio
up o.nd got
UJJ toi
Lor me to hurry ae we •ere
ond l t~ld
re)'-eat con•ena-t1on
there
"I""'
dark
l did
for
8.1111I 8 olce
out boldly,
not. 1.novt tihat 'l.t.ls
awt1l•
not goii:g
"'l'hoy buv• fwnd
I ree da•1 dnint.•
end I
lt.1.dJ l1nd an.:,
.:r. ~1ser said,
to w111t an;, longer,"
nod
•r
went
l!e oam•
mo out and I pretend a~ that
I told
l1eer
tt.at
1 wes
going ho~•. and ho eake~ aco not to l1•11vo him, but I told h1:n I """
going to leave him end I d1d leave him and cam, on home. He told me
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11P 1:hero e:rACtly aa l.'r. St!"ickler
told
he m,s goh>g to do.
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Just otate 1.n bis
thin
thl■ C)Orning wh(lt
Jury
worae, OB neo.r au ;,ou can,
Just wbe.t be '\.old
you.
A Be told me u, there
and
=r, her
gtrl
ta love
Stnte,
train
the
girl.
that
he hall gotten
the
\r,fy.
l told
him he ought
to bo
a ao and eo. tnnt
nnd be \\'anted
the
0
State!
'being a men wt th a 1<1!• !111dthree
bo did not gtvo
mo to
ho v,ao goints
tako him to !.lt.crnwtord
ruu1 then
ond go to Staunton
to Ohio,
whore ho could
and then
lie sold
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You go~ to thu:ldr:& ovor ~h~~ "J>.r~ ""d ;ou left
tl10 gi,rl. to go hla weyY
her arid ld.oood h•u· ani.l got hor going 1,1, wny.
I knew he wno doing
e,rou?:d
came back home.
!lJld
catch
he would mo.rry
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A Yes, sir.
P.o
ln".o anot.l:.er
so he stated
he loved
be hs.d gotten
cl',ildren.
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my horse
that
oft
t.o ,res 6 1~6 to ta.<o t~1e girl
anothur
h1m nnd got het{l)1\
o• hic,,clf.
eeb:•d
said
and go into
tba"
for
your
hn~e1
tbo wr~ng thin& and oo l turned
I told
to teke a to!l.l> out 'bucause ho -..oo d :rtm:lrt
bim he woe not
ti
flt
1!19n
whiskey.
Witness dismeeed
il. It.. KEA";:'i/OLr:REX:t, L1'.D for
eletar'e
Do you know your
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A Yes. sir:
ahe is 16
\Yi tnose
D. !.
Co!!l<onweol th:
age.
iu.
aoatwolo?
be 17 in April
,:utG will
of tLio
year.
d iemiened.
CROCS"1Eti.-tll,
sworn. exeain&d b;
\,tr.
StrickleT
~or ~h•
Oom.:::ionwanl
th:
Ltr. Croueehorn.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1917
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Kiser
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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Felony
Seduction
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Jennifer Taylor
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Kiser
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BE IT REMEMBERED That --- ~ ~ --, Attorney for the Commonwealth for
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and who for the said Commonwealth prosecutes
in this behalf, in l s proper peri,On c-Qmes :into t,h e said Court on this the i- ~ 1_~?'::._ _day 'of_ ____ _
First
Count
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---, in the year 192.;8', and upon the c omplaint in writing, veri£ied by the oath of ___ _
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name and by the authority aforernid, a d upon t
Second
Count
/ in writing aforesaid, further gives
the said Court to understand and ibe info ed t , at said _ ---------------------------------on the __________ day of __,________________ , in the ear 192 __ , in the said __ :_ ___________ of
And the Attorney for t , e Co monweJ' th aforesaid, who prosecutes as aforesaid, in the
name and by the authority
oresaid, and t on t e complaint in writing afores aid, further ~ves
1
said -----------------------------------the year 192 __ , in the said ______________ of
Third
Count
________________ ,_____ , did unla
and dignityy
________________________ against the peace
· ,t he Commonwealth
----
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VIRGINIA:---~
This day
------ personally appeare~ b ore me ------------------ a
_flt. _ ____
complaint and informatio~ on oat~ that -- fl-~- -~'.: -~
____________________ for the -~
----- of
within twelve months pr10r to this date,
fo-1
in the--~
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1. ~
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Att~rney for the Commonwealth.
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on the
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--~1----- day of -~j='------, 192 ~
_:
mrdrstmed a:Ptlcfl:t efliri t s ;
2.-Sold ardent spirits;
3.-Transported ardent spirits;
4.--0wned mid had in _
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11ces
_ poi:!SCBBio u a still, s±iU ca~ , tub, fem:i.entcr, Md 0th&
connected with a !!till; afl:d mMh and ot h er subs-tances-eaimble ef being tti:!etl in the
mm?o-
• 11:factwl:! of a:tdent spirit!!,
5.-Unlruwfully possess ardent spirits.
Sworn to this __%]_:!':_ _ day of -- ~
.
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tr.G ·- ----
�Commonwealth of Virginia
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} MISDEMEANOR
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mation for Violation Prot«'bition Law.
Witnesses:
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192,?'
____________________________ Clerk.
By _________ _,__________ D. C.
�CommonwAal th o-f Virginia .
Rockingh.8
oounty 1 to-wit;
Be it remembe red thfl t on the
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of
June
-- _,1928,
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breh8n Q8rr
and
oame before ne . F.~1r r y .M. c: ,rickler , Bail commi eioner of 1h e ssid
County - of Rook1ngh e " , and. f'tevere lly and r e spAotiv ely {~knowlec'lged
themselv es to be indebte cl t o the commonweal th o:f Virginie , in
mann.er end form fol l owing, th~ t i s to
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of the n.ited ~j t ·t s 1 to be res peativel y maa.e e ncl levie d of 'their
good8 a nd c h ~ ttels , J. Hn l s · nl, tcmterc1311ts , fmrt 'they sev<:, r -s.lly w · ive
theh· Homefitaa ,, F,x ;.uy:,tio ,Rs -~o thi ~ obl •' e ·1.on , t t th(c: use of the
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shs 11 ma ce nefirn.1 t i n t J e perfor~ nce of
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e cond.i tton und rwri.T. •r; en.
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ebov':l h o1m<l.
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the t if the
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fore the Ci:rcni t court of the s aid County on tho fir. t d-1-lY of the
d y of Jnne.
,1928
J.8tr.
nex,, term thereof which 4s on the
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a ·p the 0 u.rt lio~se thereof , and then sn(l ther~ .e.nAVi Pr -r.he common•
we al th for and
conoE rn1n g
a cert in
JnV.'JlU~vs:xi:0:x:x~
fe lony
by
hi m c ommi 'tted , ·r.rherewit h he st<--nds crn.f\r ged , ot to any •t i _,e or time s
t o wh ich the procHw ( ln i::;a
lilfly
be i'ur t ".l.e r hee r d o:r continued, , and
before . .ny (1 1urt o:t Jue re, hereaftP r havir g or hol din
oee c in g ,• in connecti on with the Sid.a. cha rge, Hnc :not
without le ave uf said Court 1 ~ncl. be bound u.r1dnr thi
any pro eyf! rt thence. ·
recogniz ance
until sAict ohsrge 1a finally dispcsod of OT until it is deola red
voi d b.,r orn.e:r of a ~ompete nt c ourt , then thifl :recogniz er. ca s -e ll
be null E,. n d vo1 a. , oth•' rwise shell ren!lin
HARRY M. STRICK LER
ATTORNEY AT LAW
HARRISONBURG, VA.
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has this day made complai nt and informa tion on oath before me, .
of the said County,
JU'
__ ____,
a Justice
in the said County,
of the Peace of the said County, that ___ __!!.a.a_ _ ._ __C .a.i g_ ____ ______ ___ __ __ ____ _
did on the ___ ~-~-- -- day of_ __ __ ____ ___ ____ !. _
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to be further
____ __ ____ _____ ___ --- -- -- --- --~~- - -- --L_.__ _Q:rp.__ ___ ___to answer the said complai nt and
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�STATE OF VIRGI NIA· CouNTY o F RocKINGHAM, To-WIT :
I, --- - --- --- - - -- - -- - -- -- - --- --- - -- - -- - -- - - -- -- ·-- --- - - ------, a Justice of the Peace in and for the
County of Rockingh am, Virginia, do hereby certify that_ _______ ______ __________ __ __________ _____
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have this day acknowle dged themselv es indebted to the Common wealth of Virginia in the sum
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of their goods and chattels, upon this condition : That the said _________ __ _________ ______ _______ ____
__
shall appear before the undersign ed or the Circuit Court of Rockingh am County, on the __ _____
____ _
day of_ ______ ____ ________________ __ ______ _ __ , 192. ---, and not leave hence withou t leave of the
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Rockingham County Prohibition Records: Criminal Cases
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The first series of the Prohibition Records collection consists of all criminal case records associated with cases brought to the <strong>Rockingham County Circuit Court</strong> from 1916-1964. Not every individual was indicted for a criminal offense and many were simply judged as misdemeanors. The cases have been separated and arranged by the last name of the defendant. <br /><br />For more information on the Prohibition collection, visit the "<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/findingaids">Finding Aids</a>" tab in the menu above.
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Rockingham County Circuit Courthouse
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Prohibition--History
Prohibition--Government policy--United States
Prohibition--Virginia--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--History
Rockingham County (Va.)--Genealogy
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Date
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1916-1933
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Pro001
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/7">Prohibition Records: Liquor Inventory</a><br /><a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/collections/show/6">Prohibition Records: Affidavits for Ardent Spirits </a>
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<a href="https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/items/show/4524"> Prohibition Records Finding Aid </a>
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Commonwealth v. Jesse L. Craig
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Felony; Guilty
Subject
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Felony
guilty
posession
selling ardent spirits
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Craig Schaefer, Kayla Heslin, Selena St. Andre
Date
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1928
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RcPr-box7-018
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PDF
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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JMU Libraries
Craig
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_002.pdf
46446f46af9c66f8bea656ca458dac1c
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Lincoln
Date
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1810
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawfully playing a game of cards.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_002_002
Duff
Lincoln
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_053.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Date
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1778-1971
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Ccr001
Ccr002
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Looker
Date
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1828
Subject
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Assault
Description
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Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
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Ccr002_009_053
Looker