James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
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Special Collections Staff
Repository
James Madison University Libraries Special Collections
Identification
SC 0136
Title
Rockingham Public Library Collection of Rockingham County Legal Documents 1767-1873
Quantity
0.4 cubic feet, 1 box
source
Massanutten Regional Library
Language
English
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Abstract
The Rockingham Public Library Collection of Rockingham County Legal Documents, 1767-1873, consists of one box chiefly comprised
of legal documents from Rockingham County and Harrisonburg.
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the James Madison University Special Collection Library.
For more information, contact the Special Collections Library Reference Desk (library-special@jmu.edu).
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the James Madison University Special Collections Library to use this
collection.
Preferred Citation
[identification of item], [box #, folder #], Rockingham Public Library Collection of Rockingham County Legal Documents, 1767-1873,
SC 0136, Special Collections, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Va.
Acquisition Information
Received on deposit immediately after a February 3, 1994 contract with the Rockingham Library Association was signed. Existing
organization and file headings were retained.
Processing Information
In order to streamline the process of applying collection numbers, Special Collections staff completed a large-scale renumbring
campaigin in the spring of 2017. This collection was previously cataloged as SC 3060.
The Rockingham Public Library Collection of Rockingham County Legal Documents, 1767-1873, consists of one box comprised chiefly
of legal documents from Rockingham County and Harrisonburg. Materials include court case documents, road and bridge records,
complaints, and land causes.
Chandler, Sr., Samuel vs. Nathan Chandler; Col. Arch Rutherford vs. Charles and David Chandler and Jacob Nicholas
1814-1831
Mixed Materials [1000886589] box: 1 folder: 2
General court cases
1767-1838
Scope and Content
Armentrout, Nicholas vs. Mathias Stover, Ohio, 1818- 1832; Beard, Margaret vs. David Beard, 1824-1832; Harrison, Nath. & John
Harrison vs. Archibald Looker, 1832; Basely, Haga, 1829; High, Jacob vs. Sally Knopp late Hupp admr. of John Hupp, 1810; Huling
vs. Looker, 1820-1832; Looker, John vs. Henry Long, 1829-1831; Lindon [?], Thomas, Wm. Robertson vs. Wm. Dever, 1835- 1838;
Peters vs. Pence, 1814-1839; Ragan, Daniel vs. M. Williams, 1821-1830; Scott, James vs. Jacob Hudlow, 1767-1822
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