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Robert Baldwin
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Bear llr,
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LeY1 Severa 18 a reaidtnt
eol'Tioe in our Court.
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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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1929
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Commonwealth v. Robert Baldwin
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CCR001_010_311
Baldwin
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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1905
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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CCR001_004_061
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1909
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CCR001_005_148
Knight
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1910
Title
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Commonwealth v. Richard Miller et al.
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Defendants charged with misdemeanor theft.
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Misdemeanor
Theft
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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Jennifer Taylor
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CCR001_006_169
Ford
Frank
Gordon
Miller
Reedy
Whitmer
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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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1778-1971
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1928
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Commonwealth v. Richard Bowers
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Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
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Felony
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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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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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1908
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Commonwealth v. Reuben Hensley
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Defendant charged with felony theft.
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Felony
Theft
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CCR001_005_119
Hensley
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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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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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Ccr001
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Contributor
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1911
Title
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Commonwealth v. Rebecca S. Eaton
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of alcohol.
Subject
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Alcohol
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.<br /><a href="https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/</a>
Contributor
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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
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1778-1971
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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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1911
Title
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Commonwealth v. Raymond Martz
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Defendant charged with felony rape.
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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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oondi i'iono
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be primn faoie
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district.
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are
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it shall
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l\4ving
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miles
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ore year,
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COUllTYOF ROCXIIIOaM, to-wit:
In the CircuJ.t
Court
The Juror,,
ot sa.ld county
upon their
ot June,
lnlrg,
1928,
4o present
oounty,
into,
upon,
said. IJnwood
u,e
do say that
did l'WI said
and against
at
A\li;u.st term,
on .orth
atoreaald
Ray 1'.0K.affleythe
!''flC>lliousl,-
~o sutter
a
Charlton
r.ortaJ.
on tt.e
oaths
ator,,aaid
in tt,t m&n-
I.ynwood Chvlton
414 till,
throw-
and 11ound.in,;
upon their
said
and
thereby
illJurina
tym,ood
said
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great force
with
&lid C&'W111J6till
the
the 27th 4aJ1
lla.1n Street,
automobile
1928,
an automobile
driving
one Lynwood Charlton,
he,
YIOllnil.
ita
while
to the ground,
Charlton
ner and ror,a atoresald,
U..e ;,ea->e and
against
ot tt,e Commonweal.th ot Virs1n11L.
dignity
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prtsent
that
ou or about
a&1d automobile
with
cno Lynwood Charlton,
e ground,
~1•27th
him to autter
Ul)O~
tl11ir
oaths
eaid Lymo-ood Cht.rl;;on
a,:a1nat
groat
w:1Jlwtul.l7
a IDOl'tal wound,
into,
the said
further
at
>JI
and dignity
and again.et
Lri,woo4 Ch92'lton
which mortal
to
tl:o
aforo-
sa14 Ra;- llcl:tuuy
form e.t'oreaal(l
of the
_,,4.
wound. be,
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d.o aa,- Uiat the
in the manner
ran
count,-,
upon,
on ~he
tl,a s"14 l,J'nwoo4 Charlton,
on the Salle day died.
the p•ce
in said
and violence
tl:ro,r1"6
atoroaa14
a:roreo&id
4r1 Ying an &utoaob!.le
Earriaonburg,
roree
thbreby
oatha
ds.Y ot June, 1928, in the co1U1tJ'
1'.Dd •oll!l411,6 hia,
inJurio6
eaid Lynwood Charlton
did kill,
upon their
ot North l,lain Street,
aide
oauslng
at'oreaaid
RltJ' .ILoX....ey, while
aforesaid,
1&14
of speed
And so the Jurors
the said
Co=t
in and for the boll,Y
Ra.y l,ICKameyon or about
sf.id. !J"Y'wood CL&t-lton,
aaoe day died.
left
said
aforesA14,
rate
ot whicJ, r.1ortal
wound,
ot V.u-ginia,
th
that
in thG county
in sat4
ing tbe
l:.i><,
ot the Cozomreal
a.~4 un.lawtu.l
violence
County:
and now atten41ns
oatha
at a t,uit
of said
tl,e
telonioualy
Commonwealth
ot Vi, -
g1nia.
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llarr1 Sta.Ten, witnesses
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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. Ray McKamey
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Defendant charged with felony manslaughter.
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Felony
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Charlton
McKamey
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llovn,ber
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ot tt 01via1en Ju.lf;o Advoo..te, wblolt 1e !'ollowad 1D dc;,11ns
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appeo.:·ing
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in obod1anco to hie rocognl•~oce
stultz
court
to ti,,.
.nd tho
that
de!end11<1t l!. t.
th•
~tults
and it
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~rom tr.e judg,:,ont ot this
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mit
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t
le suret7,
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his ,rpear•nce
ssld
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r t.be a oe• ·ance of 1 1•0 sa.i
on the fir~t
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of th~
without
tho Court doth ad-
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suf
Tl1.h C.l!.Stultz
together
1oisncy.
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1. ►ie eum o:r •5 1 0.00
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ac no.,.lodged
Virglbi~
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~ovembeY term 19l?
tberaot
an~ not
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Description
An account of the resource
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Date
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that. oaeaway ueed the -wort18 "upr&llll\d.• or
tho words •as though to strike.'
'" also d1aagree
~~•••ay eaid r~agefi) that Pubour
dld not have the aupeer1U1se to
n1m ot· bfting '1.l'un~.
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LU. l'~ul conton1a that 09aeway tont1r'tod
Bubou:r 'll1>neared to hi~
be under the tnflurnor
10
ftam-, .. iinose,
pr1eoner
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duo ~o tho light
In the
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he saw J:1n or aocetl:1.ng
of He~"?"f1onis
t~ie
Witness
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enter~
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rn order
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to the one prepared
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except
Parbour •1th~
u
to P~'•ant
or
1 have urnpar~d a ~1ll
which 1a att9ohed
the
saloon.
Those are the onlv dU'rereru,ee
In our vi~•••
that
but that tile .11:t:terenae 1n appearmoo -l ·ht
1n Which
01 ~111 of l•cept1ons
tn •he u,etln:ony or
o:t t.he oaoo rrorn ,.t H l1'l
~e~t:~on7
LI ~o Yhether
•h~t R~rhour
·hat ~aea,ray teattfled
uuon the trial
1001ted '1iff"erent
l~pt,ared at t~o etablr.
,o
or l>etng drunt<.•
have the appeuance
that
of oomnthtng.•
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•~l~n•t
to 'llllothor
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by Mr. Paul.
tT\tlY,
to tho l!llltter
the d1tter~nco
upon that pc1nt,
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an,1 mrt'e orith th.at; he
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a:ppointAct by t.l,6 ~11C'l".'!l!
Pincl<::1:r; D~rbour tn t1,e ~ooe of
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of llltoeptione
Po it remellll:>ered that
upon the trial
i,.,.l tho evi1onoe ha4 been lntroduoed.
••tout
In Bill
treated
ao ~art hereof,
for
Commonwealth and argument
the
'lttorney
of ,:,:captions
ard w,-11 11<1u1-1>"...d.1,, ctetectlnlf
i,y their
luty
and wuning
verdict,
duty
by oounael
the
of
the 0100,tng erguinent
to that
a91d
jury
to .RUard aga1net
!" wubetance
t1es when the state
the error
of
tailing
toward the state
and •octe•y.
rt.gl1t
of
aocuaod,
peal,
Pl>tl&l y the
Ind the Court etl8taln"d
it had nothing
that
the prisoner
of
the defell4ant,
8DD•ars1 tn rt
trial
t~•reupon
the attorney
ror
etste,o,.nt
made by htz,,. to Wh1c~ objection
verdiot
the trU,l
errors
th!l.n
should
thelr
p1-oper ,ienel-
oolllmltted
tor the oorrPct1on of
•• to the
by oounae.,
ol>-
and advised ths
?l«ht
v~r•1ct
before
the Co1'1!l'onweslthstated
or
ap-
on the 1aw
the jury,
that
had t,,,•n "ile,
tt ba1 not bean intended
other
the jury
oaoe, and ths.t, vhtle
to do ~1th the prieoner••
and t~e ovtcL~nce au it
anything
•hlle
the objection,
to a just
lntloate
ref&-,.•fld to the
•o 'l'hioh referenoe
w~s enttt1ed
w1thd.rt.wn, '"1<1 that
or oolor or
to infliot
no such av~nue oxiated
error
jury that
of the
.,vld"nce,
1t was equ~ll;
had pro1Je1•1v ln'lde out its
~vain.st the prteoner,
tl\o
the St •t~ u d society
that
the l4w DTOvlded an avenue for oorreotlon
j~c ted.
plea,
toward
to•srd ·he ~rtaoner,
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Commonwealth v. Pink Barbour
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Defendant charged with felony murder.
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
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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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Rockingham County Circuit Court
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Date
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1911
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Commonwealth v. Pete Jackson
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CCR001_006_181
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
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JMU Libraries
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1778-1971
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1928
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Commonwealth v. Paxton Martz and Lurty Holinger
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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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CCR001_010_307
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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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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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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Date
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1902
Title
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Commonwealth v. Paul Rinehart
Description
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Defendant charged with misdemeanor sale of diseased meat.
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Misdemeanor
Sale of Diseased Meat
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Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
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Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
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CCR001_003_038
Jordan
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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.
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1924
Title
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Commonwealth v. Paul Piner and Coldie Arey
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Defendants charged with misdemeanor violate game law.
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Misdemeanor
Violate Game Law
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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_260
Arey
Piner
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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
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
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This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
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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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Date
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1919
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Paul Lamb
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony murder.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Murder
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
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JMU Libraries
Rights
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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>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
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PDF
Identifier
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CCR001_007_215
Lamb
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Title
A name given to the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court: Criminal Cases
Description
An account of the resource
This collection encompasses all criminal court cases adjudicated in Rockingham County from 1778 to 1971, spanning nearly two centuries of legal history. The records offer a comprehensive view of the county's criminal justice system, including charges ranging from petty theft and assault to more serious offenses like murder. Each case provides unique insights into the legal proceedings, punishments, and societal norms of the time, reflecting how local attitudes toward crime and justice evolved over the years.
Beyond the legal aspects, these records also shed light on the social, cultural, and political environment in Rockingham County, including the impact of historical events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the civil rights movement. Researchers will find cases involving enslaved individuals, early policing practices, and the enforcement of social and moral codes, offering a window into the daily lives and struggles of past residents. The collection serves as a valuable resource for understanding the community's response to crime, the development of legal institutions, and the broader historical context shaping the attitudes of crime in Rockingham County.
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1778-1971
Rights
Information about rights held in and over the resource
This work has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights.
Format
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PDF
Identifier
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Ccr001
Ccr002
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
Rockingham County Circuit Court
Text
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Date
A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource
1927
Title
A name given to the resource
Commonwealth v. Owen Shirkey
Description
An account of the resource
Defendant charged with felony break and enter and felony larceny.
Subject
The topic of the resource
Felony
Burglary
Break and Enter
Larceny
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
Rockingham County Criminal Court
Publisher
An entity responsible for making the resource available
JMU Libraries
Rights
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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>
Contributor
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Jennifer Taylor
Format
The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource
PDF
Identifier
An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context
CCR001_009_302
Shirkey
Wean
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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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1911
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Commonwealth v. Oscar Snyder
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Defendant charged with felony assault.
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Felony
Assault
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Hilbert
Miller
Snyder
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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
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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Date
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1908
Title
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Commonwealth v. Oscar Shifflett
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Defendant charged with felony attempted murder.
Subject
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Felony
Attempted Murder
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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_005_129
Davis
Shifflett