James W. Romans was a Virginian by birth, born in Wayne county, on March 27, 1843; his parents are James and Mary (Smith) Romans, who came to this county in 1864
Pioneers & Profiles
George W. Schachleiter
George William Schachleiter was born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, in October 1843. In 1862 he settled in Ironton. He was steward and head waiter on steamboats and in principal hotels. In 1867
Decatur Powell
Decatur Powell was born in Mason Township, on October 7, 1820, and he moved with his parents to Aid Township, about the year 1823, where he resided until 1849. He moved then to Decatur township and...
William E. Rowe
William E. Rowe and Asenath J. Melvin were married in this county on January 29, 1863; he was born in Pike County, Kentucky, on August 9, 1835; while his wife was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on November 22, 1845. The father of William (Reuben Rowe) died May 6, 1856, and his mother, Clara (Fry), died October 8, 1880; they came to this county in 1828.
William Rodgers
William Rodgers was a native of Aid township, where he was born on November 22, 1839. His parents who came to this county in 1836, are Thomas and Juda (Riganey) Rodgers. William was married to...
Providence M. Robinson
Providence M. Robinson was born in Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio, on December 5, 1824. He came to this township in 1845 to teach school and has resided here more or less ever since. He...
William Richards
William Richards was born in Brierhill, Ohio, in 1849. He is a furnace manager. He is a scientific worker and understands every branch of the trade. He received his education at the Cleveland...
M. Reckard
M. Reckard was the son of Salmon and Susan (Stacy) Reckard; the former was born in Massachusetts, on 24 April 1798; he moved to Lawrence County, Ohio, in 1832, settling in Proctorville, there being...
Rev. John Joseph Rauck
John Pucket
John Pucket and Mary Willis were married in Lawrence County, Ohio, in September 1868. He is a native of Elizabeth township, born in 1848, and his wife is a native of Lawrence township, born in...
Isaac Peters
The Life of Isaac Peters IR 13 Nov.1890 - Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters observed the 45th anniversary of their wedding last Sunday. IR 13 Nov.1890 - Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Peters observed the 45th...
James Porter
James Porter was born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 1810. His father, William Porter, died in Pennsylvania in 1816. His mother, Mary (Smith) Porter, died in the same state in...
George R. Porter
George R. Porter was a Virginian by birth, born in Botetourt County, in the year 1812. He settled in Lawrence County in 1834. He is engaged in farming in Elizabeth township.
Charles L. Pixley
Charles L. Pixley and Ruhama S. Cadot were married in Scioto County, Ohio in 1863. They are both natives of that county.
John Pierce
John Pierce was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on March 19, 1835, his parents being James and Elizabeth (Lambert) Pierce. Mr. Pierce was married to