The following list of Lawrence County, Ohio Civil War Veterans was created by our dear friend, Tom Clutters who loved Lawrence County, Ohio history, especially anything
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Peter Kingry Civil War Veteran
In reply to a request for a Narrow Escape, Peter Kingry, formerly of Co. G. Ohio Volunteer Infantry tells his story of a Civil War battle he fought
Henry Pancake Civil War Veteran
Henry Pancake, the popular grocer on Center-St., belonged to the 5th Va., and was one of those daring spirits selected from various regiments of the
Ben Butterfield Civil War Veteran
“You were in the artillery during the war, were you not?” asked the Register reporter of Ben Butterfield.
“Yes,” said Ben, “I was in Battery L of the 1st Ohio Artillery.”
“Well, then you must have a “narrow escape” for me. I want one from the artillery, sure,” said the reporter.
Chesapeake, Ohio History
Chesapeake, Ohio, was steeped deep into crimes in the 1940-the 60s. In 1949 Ohio refused to renew a liquor permit for the Club. These crimes were evidently broken up when State Authorities raided both establishments and confiscated about over 40 slot machines. You can read more about these two Gambling Clubs below. The Thacker – Shafer Murder was another horrendous crime that happened in Chesapeake, Ohio.
Kouns Chapel
Kouns Chapel was built for $800 on a lot costing $100. Unfortunately, during the 1913 and 1937 floods, the building was covered to the roof by water.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
the congregation and pastor of St. Mary’s church at Pine Grove will celebrate the diamond jubilee of the establishment, which was founded in 1849 by
St. Lawrence Catholic Church
Father Kehoe, who for nearly a year past has been the assistant priest at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, started on a visit to Ireland, last
Dr. J. H. Cotter Priest
Rev. Dr. Cotter was ordained on December 18, 1881 and over thirty-six of his forty-four years as a priest have been spent in Ironton, Ohio as pastor of
John Campbell Home
John Campbell Home in Ironton, Ohio
History of Ironton, Ohio
F. G. Leete’s documents give an interesting story of the founding and naming of the city of Ironton, Ohio. Contained in it, are numerous papers relating is the founding of Ironton. Following is a quotation from a characteristic letter by John Campbell in 1846 when projecting the establishment of a town in the neighborhood of Hanging Rock, which indicates his vigor and vision. “We could soon have a town of 10,000. It would be far enough from any other city to become one of the largest in the west. On our own energy, all would depend. Why should it not go on? why should we not be the actors in this? We have the capital, we have the capacity, why should we not have the energy?”
Fred G. Leete
Fred G. Leete says there were in all forty-two of the charcoal furnaces in the Hanging Rock iron region on both sides of the river, and that they were
Henry Safford Neal
Henry Safford Neal graduated from Marietta college in 1847, engaged in mercantile business as his father’s clerk, studied law under Simeon Nash, state senator and a prominent jurist of southern Ohio,
Ironton School
In October ‘52, the contract for building the Ironton brick school house was awarded to Thomas Murdock, his bid being $20.00 less than any other.
Probate Judge Helen P. Clarke
Probate Judge for 32 years, Miss Helen P. Clarke, 79 of 602 S. 7th St., [Ironton, Ohio] died at Lawrence County General Hospital at 7:40 p.m., Friday