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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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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. John Rader
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1811
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Assault and Battery
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Defendant charged with assault and battery.
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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_045
Rader
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https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_010_030.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Commonwealth v. John Rader Jr.
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1831
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Assault and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Annette Guild
Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_010_030
Rader
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_009_049.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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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. John Rader Jr.
Date
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1828
Subject
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Assault
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Defendant charged with assault by beating, wounding, and illy treat. Guilty
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JMU Libraries
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Sydney Ring
MeganPullen
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Criminal
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Ccr002_009_049
Rader
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_003_039.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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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. John Ragen
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1813
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Not keeping part of road
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
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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_003_039
Ragen
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_074.pdf
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Commonwealth v. John Rager
Date
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1812
Subject
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Not keeping part of road
Description
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
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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_074
Rager
-
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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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
Text
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Date
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1900
Title
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Commonwealth v. John Reedy
Description
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
Subject
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Felony
Rape
Creator
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_003_011
Reedy
Shoemaker
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_014.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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Title
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Commonwealth v. John Reedy
Date
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1818
Subject
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Unlawful Gaming
Description
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Defendant charged with unlawful gaming.
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_014
Reedy
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_006_018.pdf
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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
Rights
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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. John Rinehart
Date
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1818
Subject
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Assault and Beating
Description
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Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not Guilty
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
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_006_018
Rinehart
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Prohibition_Records_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_001_045.pdf
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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
The topic of the resource
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. John Roadcap (Rodecap)
Date
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1795
Subject
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Threaten
Description
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Defendant charged for threatening to beat, wound, and evilly treat.
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
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_001_045
Roadcap
Rodecap
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_017_034.pdf
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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
Rights
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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. John Rodes
Date
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1867
Subject
The topic of the resource
Disturbing an assembly met for the worship of God
Description
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Defendant charged with isturbing an assembly met for the worship of God. Nolle prosequi
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_017_034
Rodes
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_002_008.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
Rights
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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. John Rogers
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1810
Subject
The topic of the resource
Unlawful Gaming
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with unlawfully playing a game of cards.
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
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PDF
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_002_008
Duff
Rogers
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_020_057.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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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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. John Rosson (alias John Rosston)
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1894
Subject
The topic of the resource
Seduction
Description
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Defendant charged with seduction. Dismissed, as parties married that day.
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Creator
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
Contributor
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Sydney Ring
Megan Pullen
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PDF
Type
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Criminal
Identifier
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Ccr002_020_057
Roadcap
Rosson
Rosston
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_005_052.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
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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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. John S. Herring
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1818
Subject
The topic of the resource
Assault and Beating
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with assault and beating. Not Guilty
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_005_052
Herring
-
https://omeka.lib.jmu.edu/erp/files/original/Rockingham_County_Criminal_Court_Criminal_Cases/Ccr002_013_012.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
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
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Commonwealth v. John Seigfred
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1846
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Arson
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with feloniously setting fire to a barn. 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_012
Siegfred
Yancey
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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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1877
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Commonwealth v. John Shea
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Felony
Shooting
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Defendant charged with felony shooting.
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Jennifer Taylor
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Lee
Shea
Simpson
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bodily
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is
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any physical
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element
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H. E. Taylor,
Lawrence
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one who is present
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prisoners,
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you
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by Floyd
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that
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beyond
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jury
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burden
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is
is
doubt
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as a weapon.
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loyd
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0t_ifflett,
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aid
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Shifflett
guilty
the evidence
in this
made an actual
abetted
this
case,
assault
the latter
and abettor,
he cannot be found guilty;
and abettor,
abetting,
but,
it
doubt
E. Taylor
and that
~J
to fin
that
the jury
or that
Floyd
that
he
he aided
in connection
and
with
to constitute
whenever reasonable
doubt
as an aider
and the Court further
to constitute
Floyd Shifflett
from
upon the said
sufficient
of one charged
is not sufficient
is incumbent
reasonable
and that
doubt,
an assault
is not
to find
they must believe
beyond a reasonable
mere presence
mere consent
in order
upon H. E. Taylor,
as to the intentions
criminal
indictment,
and the Court tells
that
one an aider
that
that
Lawrence Dean in committing
H. E. Taylor;
exists
under
the jury
guilty
and abettor,
tells
t e jury
one
anf aider
of aiding
and
upon the Commonwealth to prove beyond all
Lawrence Dean com.~itted
Floyd Shifflett
was present
an assault
and shared
upon
in the
intent.
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una.ccompo.n _cd
of disi,roving
rnalide
fact
Y11~}1
o:f
cir-
is tn6·11n upon
�' "(,
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cide
is presumed
ruonwectlth
must
would
prove
woul~ reduce
by
instructs
the
law t;o be murder
elcvo.te
the
~he character:stics
the
J:1ry that
offence,
offence
in
to
of that.
tlill
burden
he
neyx
second
murder
first
a,1d if
is
unlavlful
ri.egree,
in the
offt:nce,
of proof
every
on him.
if
the
rlegree,
"'"}1epri::oner
homiCun1-
it
�(.
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o.
r:1e
cj_de is
court
presumed
ruonwealth.
woul<l reduce
•he
the
J:.:.ry that
by law to be murder
would
must prove
instructs
5.
elcvt-...te
~he offence
character~stics
the
offence,
in
second
to murd8r
of that
t110 burden
he
ne:;;rx every
of pr00f
rlegree,
in the
off"t;nce,
and
is
LU1l.:1.vli'ul_homi-
firs-r
if
if
the
degree,
.J-1,e :pri::oner
on him.
Cuu1-
it
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No.
1'he 0O1.1rt further
,, delibera~e,
wi1ful
that
the
tirue
.f.,rior
intention
should.
t :i ,J1e of killj
ng,
.:.ns~ructs
the
jury
ancl pre.me<"!i ta 1~ed killing
int.en~ ion
o the
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kill
actual
come
should.
killing.
into
,a-dst
It
existence
or ;:m.,r t irHe i:,r0viously.
tha.t
i1
j
to
for
only
the
nece
fir.·t
a
s not. necessary
any particular
is
constitute
lene;th
of
·sary
that
such
time
at
t.he
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�A n1ortal
pcs~3dssioJJ
is
prima
u:pon t:hc
of the
facic
accused
vv(iund ,;iven
sla.yF;:r,
wilful,
without
deliricr-a;r,o
t1te nece~.rni~,y
with
a cie:idly
1eapon
in thE: previous
,~n_,rer upGn very
slight
anc,. J.,n:.uadh,a.:~ad
killing
of i;r·:>vinc
ex1,enua".,ing
provocation;I
and thro~1s
ci:rcl,lns"t ..,nces.
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If
the
malicious
hu-::; n0t
is
in
murner
the
jury
believe
wilf'l1l,
froL
delibera
::;cdond degree.
8 •
'tl,e
evidence
t]1t1:~
•.e and prencditc:..~erl,
the
kill::.ng
~hen
v12..s
suc:1 killing
�,· r
�_..,.--,..
No.
If
the
deceased
ti,e
in
jury
believe
exec1.1tion
a seri.ou::.:: 1,,-;J'rJ,,:,.;~l L;:rf.
from
g.
the
of a maliciCivtS
1,~· \i,Cundine;
evidence
purpose
hjr:-1 the
• hc1-<:.the
to
offence
do
!s
r risoner
the
deceased
murder.
killed
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�lfo.
'I'Le co·urt.
i ns~,11...ct s the
jury
10.
triat
,. ere
on
~i
chargE:
in soli'
of
xtrder
<.1efenee.
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&.n, further
'J'~,e jt..ry
h&..n.1, ho·.1eve-
const;j·,
1,;.'
h0nes
ly
defen~.&,
but
"uh:ne
7,he a"'.:.tendi:ig
jn
en the:
'l'J-',&
ac-t
serjouslj'
jor:
of
a.rt
ifO
1.,he1 e mus'!- be
t1onc:; l>y
wue~ be o·" such
I- rj sone1· 'to
bf.:liev
com_pctny jntended
t.he
nc
then
"'"·
o make
decect~1::d,
a charact
j
uct
•.!I
as
kill
::.r.d5.c:athe
the
that
},jzn or
todily
self
or
re.:5ent
so1:1e
1 ur.fJC>i8
a:t.-cc1.ck.
.,}::.e circtu.1J.stc=..nc&b
a rea..,oLable
4
,hus
ground
·.~w dee e&..st=;d.or th
~ ..o
cf
peril,
of u
ap1,rehenrl.ed
4:o afford
~t -the time
to
ur
le
nienc:1-cing prefent
of
ro~. of j-';-Eelf'
otl ·i,he princj
.·, homic:ide
some
b,.vre fecvr
vril.L
t:ntert&.jnerl,
circums·:.finc3s
of "the decec,,f:cd
thfa"t. tl1e
instruci,ed
-:J.)l<l
e i. ,j,,stifjc:c:Lt
11.
do hir:1 ser.iotd3
se
lioaily
e:dstjn
6,
for
the
in his
han ..i.
�T
•
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J.
-
�to ·P·.~ convic:~io
en~ic.l
'::?E
only
a seel'.!ljnr;ly
of ~he 1-,riuorn-.:r,
inac'iequa!e
r1o·Uv~
is
._o th::-_-;, evc:t1
in the
Jr~vtn
,he
respect.e
suff'jc:i
ent. under
the
0
1
.her
inst.rue+
case,
evJdence
ions
thour_;h they
t, .• e ,jury
jE
in i;}:-_ecase;
jn other
1
ut
i he
of
'ih ·••ncc~ cf
0
or
a.ny motjvE:,
:!rmocE::nce of
i
01·
},e prisoner,
'c:.ny adequate
or
11:otive,
in flxing
·the
ts
a circu..tn:ic ...,nce which
gr;.:1.d'--of 1...is
offence.
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ie the
unlc-.. ,ful
killir1c
Jf on a Elldr1en h--at,
of c:. person
.n n::r,.~o -,able
volLmtary
wHhout.
11c1.nsla.u[;ht.er
1•1c:1.lice, actual
prov occ:1.tj on,
or
j
n mutual
e,r hn lh:dt
corJbat.
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}: 0.
'T'he cour
int.., tL.e case,
the
jnstruc't,G
jury
are
jur:ts
the
not
to
ci.
Lia.t 4~er of
o beyond
the
1n ccmddE:r-
law,
evidence
to
doilbts,
mus't
1
or cc11.J-ct 1 ;.r._vl.
or grow
or
f1;.cts
hunt
up
~ ••
fll.rv-
nE;ceBbf,ry
Se
not
entertEdn
A roasonal'le
ou". o:' the
-vj cot:1or: anrl
hey
of
doubt
I_. r.mst
evjdenc<:'.
for
the
such doubts
must be 1n1.sed upon the
1
ot
be &.n c-1.rbji,rc.1..cydoltbt
j-..ir:r to believe
irr.u!J.c:i",Effj h]_
evjdence
a.nrl non-e f:sent
t0 find
j_nl.
Et
verdict
circ:u:1st
.nc(js.
wi ,h-
of con-
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is
a ques·',to11 excl
t"'iitel:r
rn.,;.·~ber-of witnesses
i~
net
bound
f:1.:.rr.8EE,
ing
c :i rClltlt<'l:.'.lJ.Ces
of cradit,
tes+,ify
-',o re :urcl
....heir
and
fo1· the
ctrparent
~
direc-1-::::
he
give
o:r,;os:.te
of ~-·.€
in-teLLigf·nce,
e.:r:,J,euring
g tc
weigln,
on the
credjt
2.nd ...lie lav:
ju.ry,
"'~o ec,di
evid(-;;nce
&.nd fror•! all
tr:i.al,
accordjn~ly.
':-hich
is
ae
\:here
thcit
o ,:her,
th0
a
ji1r
e~.._ua.lly bala.nced;
of
the
o·tri€r
1;v}.tneEoses are
surrcnnd-
more ,·ortl1y
��:
No.
If
of the
the
t11erc
ldllir1c;,
t·~e dece2.sed
j1.Ar belj_t=;ve
rne(l j ~a~~ed,
&.;1~
·Lien
is
from
"th~ evidence
w£:.s a g1·:in.ee en the
a1 ·c: .....
haJ. the
aforesc..:i cl grudge,
10.
:i.:ri son er
such
r:1urner
ki.11
j
1
::illed
ng
jn t,1e f:'..r~·
v1fas
that
1;r•vi
-i,rn t c the
time
part
of t te prisrner
t.o,·1 _rds
the
decc.a.E:L.d because
of this
,rilful,
degree.
delibcnl.'l
e and
i,•re-
�.l
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...... 'I'he co1.irt
evidence,
the
a.~-t-ed under
bodily
reaccnanle
to avoid
t ey are
infltructed
hin.<C'elf b:t such means
killing
said
and even
th
and -';hat
therz
or any
~hat
a& were
the
or
jury
shoul<l
believe
of the.r.1 to
in fact,
kill
the
no design
rrisoner
irlli!linen
1anger
for
v:1:.~.c:1wae apfJarcntly
said
Ashby
appearances
that
on the
or to
~llellliit-
Lawson
part
cf
of serious
and Bob
him to
defend
imminent,,
in defending
was justifiable
necessary,
from
Shifflett,,
Maririn
was necessary
reasonabJ:y
believem
they
Ashby Lawson,
prisoner
Shifflett
'lb.;:::,
·was in
it
harm,,
shot
he
Shifflett,,
Marvin
the
,
l1e
anri. 'that
bodily
time
if
that
jw·y
at 'the
of Marvin.
hands
serious
the
that
belief
ett ,, or any of them,
hir..nse1f
of
prisoner,
the
har.11 a+, the
Shiff
then
that
instructs
to the
ext1:m-t
ot sai<l Bob Shifflett
weri;; deceptive
oaid
three
do him ser · ous bodily
ien,
harm.
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1NS'PRUO't1IOti Mo.
instructs
The court
sumed tc be innocent,
proven
beyond
every
reai'"on1.1.ble : J'?Othesis
unti]
ever
rt::uE:onable
conf.jistent
fact
doubt
the
jury
essentlal
and tu
wj_th his
the
that
the
to his
exc:l11sion
innoceuce.
prisoner
conviction
o:f every
is prd-
is
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�ins-:iruc'.s
'T'he cour~
Marvin
anc'i. Ashby Lawson
Shifflett
killins,,
as well
c..
any made bJ<r the
and Bob Shiff
ett ,, which
conBidared
them
by
..he prisoner
;1.•_prehenn that
harm..
had,
they
to
in the
at the
were
the
jury
the
prisoner
s~Lid Mat'vin
cor.11"1unicated
deter:'.llin,.-ition
tioe
intende<i
of the
to
that
do him,
the
friar
Shif'f
to
ett,
~:.ime of the
La·.rson
Ashby
are
be
to
as -~o whether
question
a reasonable
_prisoner,
nw.dc by
the
t c th.c frisoner,
of the
killing,
any threats
ground
serious
to
bodily
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�►
from the
all
the
other
or· :'.lot the
did
believe,
the
prisoni:;;r,
:r.en, then
facts
prisoner
at
the
serioL1s
instructs
the
arv-5n Shifflett,,
that
evidence
vrnre dangercus
court
The
and circumstances
at
-f:.2-ic
bar,
time
of the
bodily
these
in t::-ie case
:had a reasonable
kil;ing,
ha.r.:11.
that
that
they
facts,
beljeve
they
if
Bob Shifflett
can consi<ier
they
jL1ry
and Ashby
with
together
in det er::iining
ground
intended
whether
of belief,
to
Lawson,
and
do him,
�.,
·,
�: 'rhe
m.ine the
neces:=-it.y
and Bob S11ifflett,
said
the
feeling
·..rarvin
are
the
, t.he prisoner,
said
had
jury
a right
and
any threats
serio•
the
Marvin
may believe
A::;hby Lamson
wjth
instructed
killing
the
prisoner
wh.:ch the
together
further
priscner
a 6 c1.inst
8}1.iffle'tt,
:i;,risoner,
to de hi,n
of the
himself
s.nci defending
any bad
jury
s bodily
that
in
order
saj_ct_ Marvin
Shifflett,
to
the
Luce
or previous
harm:
rteter-
Shifflett,
Ashb:,r Lawson
in to
evidence
:Bob Shifflett
to
consideration
discloses
ha<i agalnst
✓~ ~~J.'
attempts
the
him,,
b:,r the1~ "'-
~
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�'l'he
bueinees
of hjs
there
js
his
oee
~o believe
s r:ill
is
reas~nablo
ake
Cf
jnry
life
at· ac 1rnd ann w:1.~:c~) fror,1
ground•
or + o rlo hin,
1,hei1 the
be excusable
+ri.at. where.: n r>,&,nin
jnst.ructed
are
o beljove
ere&.+, bochly
kil:J ing
or jus;
~bat
UH:
there
ifiablo.
naT.ure
5s
· :1-:rn t..r.cl t. he
01· ·· he asudla.nt
:.he pureujt
of
~
~he:: c:..t·\a.ck
design
r ar~:r
to
at. aclrnd
1.mcier such
circiu11str,n-
�..(
�'l'he jury
of his
t~ere
bueiness
js
a e his
does
is
life
or
eve
+
j
IH:t,ructed
at·· ac~rnd ann
reas~n~.1~
so belj
ce s 'i:ill
are
ground
+.hat w11erc_;E:;.n,t=,,n in the pureuj
w:--i8L''·J
~o beljeve
o rl o hiir. r_:rt-;fa+, boc'Iily
,hen
be excusahle
the
kil'l
or just
inc
01·
if iabl~:.
··
from
thfJ
·hat
there
'
,,::r.,
naT.ure
5s
of
~
:he
he assc:..ili:,.nt
unrler
c:..t ack
to
design
u.ncl t. he ! ar~:r
such
t
at
acked
circu.,--r,stc=,r,.-
�n
r,
I ,
�'t'he court
inal
case
in
IGJnds
is
only
by
a jury
";his
true
the
r:.e..y believe
jury
t :e kill
after
i.ne cf
au~.y r:o,
fro!!l -:he
navins
raspect
the
to
the
balance
sac~
degree.
witn
his
degree
his
dei:;re~
still,,
eon::::idered
p.uly
t:1e guilt
of
if
all
of .,he gujl-r;
ovm cor~-victicn.s
of the
jury
acc·.1Se<i,
crime.
Therefore,
entertain
accused
any indivin.ua1-
of trie
fellov'l-jurors,
can be had.
of the
t.:1.at tne
should
but
it
is
altho~1.gh
iE guilty
in this
the
..
case,,
ent1:r~:..1.1n a reason-
it
acc\wed,
&,s ...o such degree
different
J.iot
me111oer of
evidence
of the
crim-
twelve
of
c.... conviction
e=:vidence,
tl1e deceaseci,
·co surrvnder
-p1y because
to
of a
trial
a concurrence
bef~Jre
-~o t:'le
r:::spec+,
vrith
as to
contemplates
law
upon the
Jury· that
of gujl:,
::ind ::-:.ft•~r consultation
;).ble doubt
the
wj_+,h resr,ec:
··rue
jury,
the
t:1e conclusion
ljkewise
of
instructs
is
hi::;
of guilt
convictions
simwith
�vs
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~~ ~-Z~
'---
'--
.
--
t
(
-
�co tr{. instructs
'he
le~ t., or any
of them,
o a:voi~
sGl:f
bodi]y
harm,
ar=
+hat
instructed
even
to
the
t
-nte prisonar
extent
'Ssar~r for
which
r'!'J
c]:1c.t · f the~r believ
jury
-~11;:.+, i·~ ·.1c;,,snee
and
serious
the
saici
defend
him-
ap·•::.arentl:y- '~tdnt:1nt,
Has
then
they
I
in defending
was just. ifia.hle
of killin[
hj m to
, frum
Marvin
Shi+':'let.~
or
himself"
said
Ashby
La·,son
I
or
Bob Shi~flett
sajd
,1,
su.med -~o be innoccn";,
beyond
proven
reasonable
as well
Lawson
consistent
with
and
Pob Shifflet
r~, which
'hem
by
his
to
:~hc=.t they
int•mrled
of every
that~
threats
sai<1
'arvin
comuun1ca
neter:dnatj
prior
:11c.<lebJr
to the
the
ed 'tO
on of the
Ashby
_prisoner,
Qlles
, -t.he prisoner,
in deter~:~jnc
,ion
ae of the
serio~s
killinc,
bodily
t~e
0
intendert
·2ey
to
do him,
the
bodily
case
the
rJ
of belie~
1,.risoner,
har~.
~th.
mine
that
grouncl
whet.ri-
ot'
tA(.
a reasona.nle
are
as to
serio,1.s
viliether
of
time
Shifflett,
jn
,.j
is
innocence.
jury
i: o do ni:u
is
convic1~ion
hi""
exclusion
t'li.e prisoner
i'rere
in tbe
to
and to the
the
Lawson
prisoner
essential
as --,j'.._ose made b~r 'the
to be considered
c:.p rol1.enri
instructs
and Ashb.
ju.,.-y
fac:t
doubt
't'he court
Shif'fleti~
killjng,
every
the
reasonable
hypot,hesic:
3rd.
Marvin
until
every
1
instr:1ct.s
The court
an<l.
The jury
necessi~y
are f •rtner
of the
prisoner
ins~ructe~
killinb
in
ihat
~he
ord~r
11 arv in
sai
to
deter-
S.ni ffle
Lt ,
·
'11J.r'ls~
·
lf
e.nct d.
. e f e_i.d ::..n-;
anrl 'Rob Shif'.fle-i.'
b~.0 f 2:elin~
i
ut,_ 1·,
the
~c
- re, i o ls
1
prisoner
~u
G...'l.
-·
G
h. 1#1,
'7Tlu.---..
errf,,~.p; /'- to
~
,.lad a right
l..:.-' ,, ,[.{,
_
_.t.
(lf"
M-lich;\ 1jhe s•\irl
""nif fl e·i, l; ha<1.. a~a:.n::
D-1"
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1
the
clo him
'T•xvin
prisoner,
a
Shif
'l
-Go tr;.ke
j ri
, · c:-l'.
.. '-
f:'le . t,
togeth•;f
''"
•--~-
shby
,;o , consid31~ation
o(._..-{l_~.f.~1:.
-,."ff-·o
L~n
and Bob
vd-;h
·i,._
•> '/ J·; ✓ • :--
ser5
l')
thred,s
ls·..;-orl.il:•
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The jur:r
o-::hi1 'bURineRs i ct ·.ere
is
:reason
t ke his
li:fe
le
or to
t d that
i~d v;here frmr,_ t.11 nature
,. t7, c1c~d
_,rornd 1.o
e2.ie re t:.at
do "ii
t
gre
'o """~o b livve
the!'l t11e killing
strmc~s
exclsable
1·.11
be
a r-1an in th., .,)l.rs,._,it
, :1.er
or
t11e:"
is
a desip:n
harm ar l t e part
odil
of the
assail2.nt
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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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Commonwealth v. John Shifflett
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
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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.
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Commonwealth v. John Shirkey
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1812
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Drunkenness
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Defendant charged with being drunk.
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b
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o
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since
of the
said
have
that
Jo·
the
H. Ayers,
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i:
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Jacob
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uo
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the
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to-·,1t,
16th
on the
s.
wi tll or:e
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since
tlle
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John D. Shonal tcr
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day
by
od that
and convictio
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said
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H. Hohler
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day
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of Hoc1U11glla1.1Coun~v-, Va.,
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the
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Circ·,lit
the
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tl1e o:r::::·ense of secuction
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co certify
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1908,
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0
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visi tcd
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prosecuting
sexual
actins
r;itness
inte::.~course
Glv~n unc;er
ubscribec:.
in n-.y county
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��Commonwealth of Virginia,
COUNTY OF ROCKINGHAM, To=wit:
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF SAID COUNTY:
The jurors of the Commonwealth
and now attending
of Virginia,
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CLAUDE
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Vil'g'inia, have, by virtue of authority
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John
the said
charged from imprisonment,
and do hereby pardon
and do order that he be forthwith
but upon the tenns and conditions following,
That the said _______
future
vested in me, pardoned
as a good, law-abiding
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citizen;
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he be found
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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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1908
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Commonwealth v. John Showalter
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Defendant charged with felony seduction.
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Felony
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Lloyd
Myers
Reedy
Showalter
Wetzell
-
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. John Showalter
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1812
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Not keeping part of road
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Defendant charged with not keeping part of road in good repair.
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Showalter
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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.
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Commonwealth v. John Siegfred
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A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1816
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Assult and Beating
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Defendant charged with assault and beating.
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Sydney Ring
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Criminal
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Ccr002_004_035
Siegfred