Military History
Explore the military history of Lawrence County, Ohio, through historical records, newspaper accounts, photographs, and stories of the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces.
From the Civil War to more recent conflicts, Lawrence County residents have a long tradition of military service. The county’s location along the Ohio River also connected its military history with neighboring communities in West Virginia and Kentucky.
That tradition of remembrance continues through Ironton’s historic Memorial Day Parade and the observance of Decoration Day. Learn more about the origins of these traditions in our article on the History of Memorial Day.
Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Freeman Family Served in the Civil War
The Freeman family was the 8th family to settle in present-day Lawrence County, Ohio. The following is a list of only a few of the family members…
About Uncle Purl Willis
By Charles Collett 4 Oct 1966 An interesting story about a Lawrence Countian comes to us from his nephew, Brady Willis, of Forest Dale, the old…
Tragic Tale of Capt. Fuller
Captain Fuller, known as the Southern Paul Jones, was a prominent figure in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. Commanding…
Jeptha Massie
Jeptha and Mary Massie’s Civil War Records Marriage Book 1-2-3, page 14418 Nov 1841Lawrence County, OhioJeptha Massie and Mary Massie were married…
Henry Pancake Civil War Veteran
Henry Pancake’s War Experience Henry Pancake, the popular grocer on Center-St., belonged to the 5th Va. and was one of those daring spirits selected…
Andrew Pancake Civil War Veteran
“So you were in the Army, Andrew Pancake?” asked the Register reporter. “Yes; I enlisted in the 45th Kentucky Cavalry in November 1863. I was only…
Lieutenant Fleming William Suiter (1922-1946)
Lieutenant Fleming William Suiter (1922-1946) Written and researched by Sharon Erickson Harman © June 2023 Fleming William Suiter was born on August…
Stewart Family
The Stewart Family This was written by the late R.C. Hall, Ph. D., who was writing a complete series covering Lawrence County and Ironton but was…
Russell’s Place News
Charged With Perjury Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 1888, pg 5 – Deputy Marshal Costello returned from Russell Place, Ohio, with George Wilson, whom he…