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Ohio River Boats
This story was written by Captain David R. Thomas about the Packet and Ferryboats that road up and down the Ohio River from 1860 – 1947.
Col. W. H. Raynor Civil War Veteran
At the generous supper table of Dr. Ewing, of Jackson, we were introduced to Col. W. H. Raynor, of the old 56th Ohio. He is a large man, of robust health, clear eye, fresh complexion and very companionable, though somewhat modest in his demeanor
Dedication of Kingsley Chapel
At the request of the Trustees of Methodist Episcopal Church, in Grant (formerly Proctorsville), Lawrence County, Ohio, we had the pleasure of dedicating and consecrating the new and elegant church edifice in that place, last Sabbath, the 26th inst.
Ichabod Payne
Ichabod Payne (I.B.) was a prominent and influential citizen and a representative of one of the oldest families in Vienna Township. His father, Solomon Payne, was a native of, Dutchess County, New York, and was born August 23, 1782. He was married to Polly Gates and removed to the
Captain David Greene
“We are again called upon to record the death of one of our old friends. Captain David Greene is no more. He died on his boat, the Cumberland Valley.
Rev. William H. Tope
William H. tope, is the son of John H. and Mary Frances (Huron) Tope, and was born near the village of Patriot, Gallia county, O., Feb. 21, 1871. He was reared in the environment of a Christian home and a pioneer country
Naturalizations Index 1903 – 1906
This is just the Naturalizations index for the years 1903-1906 from Lawrence County, Ohio, Probate Court. You can view the microfilmed copy of the original book at this link from familysearch.org, as with any transcribed records on this website, please check the original source for spellings. Some of these records are also found on briggslibrary.com website, I have added links to the names for your convenience, which will take you to the actual copy. In order to view the documents on familysearch.org you must be signed in, which is a free service.
Naturalizations 1877-1888
This index of the April 1877 – June 1888 Lawrence County, Ohio, Naturalizations and Declarations of Intentions are from the Probate Court. You can view the microfilmed copy of the original book at this link from familysearch.org, as with any transcribed records on this website, please check the original source for spellings. Some of these records are also found on briggslibrary.com website, I have added links to the names for your convenience, which will take you to the actual copy. In order to view the documents on familysearch.org you must be signed in, which is a free service.
Lewis Brooks Sr. Obit
Lewis Brooks Sr., age 80 years, died last Saturday at his home on Centre Street. He was a well-known colored citizen of Red Hill, back of Proctorville, until about two years ago, when his property was burned and he moved to Ironton.
Robert Willis Family Files
The late Robert Willis’ wife donated The Willis Family Files. Both she and Robert's wishes were that his research was to be retained by the Hamner Room and The Lawrence Register website to help other Willis family members and their related lines. Oma Griffith took the...
A. D. Bruce
County Recorder A. D. Bruce is a native of Lawrence County and was born in 1860, receiving his early education through the common schools and afterward attending the National Normal University.
Thomas R. Brown
H.R. Brown, the Auditor of Lawrence County, is a native of Pennsylvania but has resided in the country for 29 years and previous to his election to this office was engaged in the iron business.
T. C. Bridwell
T. C. Bridwell, ex-mayor, and a prominent citizen of Evansville, is a native of Lawrence County, Ohio, Where he was born February 18, 1841, and is the son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Combs) Bridwell.
Eliza Boynton 99 Years Old
Mrs. Eliza Boynton, who formerly resided in Lawrence county, Ohio, and who taught school at Haverhill, Ohio, recently celebrated her 99th birthday anniversary. After leaving this vicinity Mrs. Boynton took up residence in Salem,
Isaac Booth
ISAAC BOOTH was born in Union township November 30, 1829; his father, Robert Booth, was born in East Virginia in 1792. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. He immigrated to Lawrence county in 1816,