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Elias Jenkins
Elias Jenkins is the son of Nathan and Hannah (Webb) Jenkins. He was born in this county on March 14, 1846,
Allen C. Hutchison
Allen C. Hutchison was a physician, residing in Marion, Aid township. He came to Lawrence County in 1867. He was born in Monroe County, West Virginia, on June 24, 1836.
Adolphus W. Hurt
Adolphus W. Hurt and Elizabeth Whitehead were married in Lawrence County, Ohio June 3, 1862. Mr. Hurt was born in Augusta County, Virginia, on November 6, 1833, and his wife in this county on December 19, 1838.
Jacob Hopkins
Jacob Hopkins was born in Scioto County, Ohio, on July 24, 1837. His parents are Charles and Sarah (Dillon) Hopkins. Jacob Hopkins and Charlotte Pinkerman were married in Lawrence County, Ohio,
Patrick O’Donnell Naturalization
In response to your direction, I have the honor to inform you that an investigation was made of the right of Patrick O'Donnell to claim citizenship in the United States, the result of which I have the honor to communicate to you herewith. The statements made on behalf...
First National Bank of Ironton, Ohio
Ironton, Ohio - The First National Bank of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio, was organized in September, with a capital of $100,000, limited to $500,000. President John G. Peebles; Cashier, George Willard. SOURCE: The Banker's Magazine and Statistical Register 1863-11:...
Mrs. George W. Wilson
MRS. GEORGE W. WILSON Mary Elma Boggs was born July 9, 1856, in Lawrence County, Ohio, and moved with her parents to Illinois when she was six years old. They made the journey by covered wagon and settled in Douglas County, where her father was farming. She gained her...
Ballard Family
The Ballard Family Genealogy from Lawrence County, Ohio, researched by Martha J. Martin-Kounse, in the years before the internet using early
George Heiner
Headstone Photos were taken in Woodland Cemetery in Ironton, Ohio, and courtesy of Matt Bice.George Heine* was born in Göttingen, Germany, on December 3, 1813. He was married in Alleghany County, Pennsylvania, on August 20, 1848, to Magdalina Hoeffner, who was born...
George Harmon
George Harmon was born on April 10, 1825, and came to this county in 1839. His parents came the same year; their names are Thomas and Sarah (Green) Harmon. George was married on January 22, 1845, to Louisa Snyder, who was born September 12, 1826; she is the daughter...
John W. Handley
John W. Handley was born in this township, on February 5, 1837. His parents came to this county in 1835. His father, Logan Handley, was born March 1, 1800; and his mother, Leatha (Roach) Handley, was born December 19, 1798. John W. Handley was married in Symmes...
Augustus C. Handley
Augustus C. Handley is a native of this county and township, born January 10, 1845. He is the son of Constantine and Mary (Roach) Handley. The latter died on April 11, 1882. He served his country in the war of 1861. He enlisted on December 20, 1862, in the 8th...
Amos Griffith
Amos Griffith was born in Aid Township, on November 19, 1845, and married, December 5, 1869, to Mary Chalfant, who is a native of Pennsylvania, where she was born on September 23, 1851. The parents of Mr. Griffith are Lewis A. and Sarelda (Stewart) Griffith. His...
Levi J. Friel
Levi J. Friel was born in Harrison County, Virginia, on November 26, 1814. His parents are both natives of Virginia; his father, Jeremiah Friel, was born in Augustus County, that state, March 30, 1793, and his wife, Eva Hill, was born in the western part of the...
George Freeman
George Freeman is the son of William and Sarah (Parker) Freeman, settlers of this county in 1828; the father died in 1848 and the mother in 1860. George was born in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, on April 21, 1811. His first marriage was to Rebecca Brubaker; their...