The Lawrence Register

Charles Conway Family

by Martha J. Martin | May 1, 2021 | Military, Pioneers & Profiles, Wills

Record of of William Conway and James Conway two of the witnesses thereto and it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the said Charles Conway at the time of executing said Will was of full age and of sound mind and memory and not under any restraint it is ordered that said Will be recorded.

Col. W. H. Raynor Civil War Veteran

by Martha J. Martin | Apr 23, 2021 | Civil War, Narrow Escapes, Photos

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

Wakefield Family

by Martha J. Martin | Dec 5, 2020 | Civil War, England, Massachusetts, New York, Photos, Pioneers & Profiles

In all the research I have done, the Wakefield family has been the most documented. Much of the early information I have included comes from the Wakefield Memorial,Comprising Historical, Genealogical and Biographical Register by Homer

General Mendall Churchill

by Martha J. Martin | Nov 6, 2020 | Civil War, Pioneers & Profiles

Gen. Churchill was of Puritan ancestry, the family having come to Massachusetts as early as 1643. He was born In Lawrence county, Ohio, 23 July 1829, and was therefore 73 years old at the time of his death.

Refugees of the Revolution

by Martha J. Martin | Nov 2, 2020 | Hall, Military, Photos, Pioneers & Profiles, Reference

More Refugees of the RevolutionThe Herald-Advertiser, November 27, 1938Submitted by Brenda McClaskey Cook By R. C. Hall, Ph. D. Here are Reviewed the Trials, Tribulations, And Rewards That Came To...

Historical Sketch of Bazell and Clay Families

by Martha J. Martin | Oct 29, 2020 | Civil War, Lawrence County, Military, North Carolina, Pike County, Pioneers & Profiles, Pulaski

Martin Bazell married Anna Layne of Rock Camp, Ohio, and Capt. J. B. Bazell married a Mary Winters of Lawrence County, Ohio. William Clay, only brother of John M. Clay, accompanied him and his family to Missouri in 1850 and remained there when John M. returned to Ohio.

William M. Taylor Civil War Veteran Discharge Papers

by Martha J. Martin | Sep 24, 2020 | Civil War

Know Ye that William M. Taylor, a Private of Captain Hamilton Willis Co. E, 5th Regiment of West Virginia Infantry Volunteers.
He was invited on the

Obituary of Mr. Winters

by Martha J. Martin | Sep 24, 2020 | Civil War, Obituaries

Ranks of Civil War veterans in Lawrence County suffered additional loss Friday evening when Mr. Winters of Sheridan answered taps. The end came at the home of his son Charles at the age of 92 years.

Washington L. Dunn

by Martha J. Martin | Aug 3, 2020 | Civil War, Clinton County, Hamilton County, Kentucky, Pioneers & Profiles

Washington L. Dunn, a prosperous farmer of Michigan township, Clinton county, Ind., and an ex-soldier, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio 12 Feb. 1844. His great-grandfather was a soldier in the war of the Revolution.

Henry D. McKnight

by Martha J. Martin | Jul 29, 2020 | Civil War, Military, Narrow Escapes, Photos

Henry D. McKnight, the pension agent, sat on a big goods box the other night talking to T.R. Hall when the Register man approached and asked a reference

Swamp Angel

by Martha J. Martin | Jul 19, 2020 | Civil War, Military

What is all this about trying to locate the “Swamp Angel?” The “Swamp Angel” blew up at Vicksburg and killed her gun crew. At least this is a story picked up from a local lad who knows his military history.

Veterans Pensions Gleaned from Newspapers

by Martha J. Martin | Jul 13, 2020 | Civil War, Military

Lawrence County, Ohio Notice of Veteran's Pensions Which Were Gleaned From Area Newspapers I.R. Oct. 8, 1885 - Pensions: Jas. Willis received $956 a few days ago and got $4 a month. Lewis Sheppard...