Lawrence County, Ohio Index of Civil War Veterans
The Lawrence County, Ohio Index of Civil War Veterans, compiled by the late Tom Clutters, is a valuable resource for researching Civil War soldiers connected to Lawrence County. His extensive research helped identify veterans and locate burial sites that had been forgotten, damaged, or left without military headstones.
This searchable index provides genealogical researchers with a starting point for discovering their ancestors' military history. The collection also preserves the dedication of those who worked to identify and honor Lawrence County's Civil War veterans.
Remembering Tom Clutters, Perry Campbell, and Julian Barnett
Our dear friend, Tom Clutters, loved Lawrence County, Ohio history, especially anything related to Civil War veterans. His passion grew into a much-needed resource for finding veterans' burial sites throughout the county, including graves that had been forgotten, destroyed, or left without military headstones.
Tom teamed up with his longtime friend Perry Campbell, a Purple Heart Vietnam veteran. He later became great friends with Julian Barnett, the caretaker of Union Hill Cemetery. Together, they worked to identify and document the final resting places of veterans throughout Lawrence County.
We encourage visitors to explore our cemetery records, which include findings from their research. Although Tom, Perry, and Julian could not finish their journey, their work will forever be remembered and appreciated.
The Lawrence Register dedicates this post in their honor.
Photograph: Tom Clutters and Martha J. Martin, 1999.