Soldiers Graves in Lawrence County

This incomplete list records soldiers’ burial places in Lawrence County, Ohio, as reported in the Ironton Register on December 6, 1877. Local contributors supplied names and military units for the locations below. Three additional cemetery entries are credited to Bob Payton.

Under instructions from the Adjutant General of Ohio, Capt. McQuigg compiled the list. The newspaper acknowledged that it might not be complete.

Kelly's Cemetery — Prepared by W S. Merrill

Sacred Heart — Prepared by Richard Barron

Henry's Cemetery — Prepared by Levi M. Henry

Newton Cemetery — Prepared by S. Sparling

Woodland Cemetery — Prepared by --------

On Elkins Creek — Prepared by L. D. Markin

In Fayette Township — Prepared by F. M. Fullerton

Perry Township — Prepared by Wm. Deering

Payton Cemetery On Aarons Creek*

Dennon Cemetery, off Gumstump Road*

Aid Cemetery*

*Additional entries supplied by Bob Payton.

Editor’s Note

Source: Ironton Register, December 6, 1877, as cited in the supplied transcription; additional entries credited to Bob Payton. This is an incomplete historical list, not a complete burial register. Names and military assignments should be checked against original newspaper, cemetery, and service records. Obvious letter-and-number transcription errors have been corrected; uncertain personal names and the differing Virginia and West Virginia unit labels have been retained. “O.” denotes Ohio; “Inf.” infantry; “Cav.” cavalry; and “Art.” artillery. The original abbreviation “Col’d” is historical military terminology referring to a Black regiment. An asterisk identifies the entries credited to Bob Payton.