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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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James Roberts Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 21 June 1888 – James Roberts was a member of Company C 4th Ohio Cavalry. Upon a request from the Register man for a ‘Narrow…
Frank Fox Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 14 June 1888 – Frank Fox was riding along Fourth Street and the Register reporter jumped into the vehicle and took a ride with…
Thomas Baker Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 7 June 1888 – At Middleport the other day we met Thomas Baker, formerly of the 2nd Ohio Cavalry. He carries an armless sleeve…
Henry C. Boyer Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 31 May 1888 – Henry C. Boyer of Etna Furnace was in town the other day and the Register reporter had a peasant talk with…
Charles Tomer Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 24 May 1888 – Our old German fellow citizen, Charles Tomer, did splendid service for his adopted country. He was in the 14th…
John A. Jones Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 17 May 1888 – John A. Jones was going to Cincinnati on his way to take his place, on the U.S. Grand Jury, and stopped at…
W. S. Merrill Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 10 May 1888 – The Register man got after W. S. Merrill, this week, for a “Narrow Escape.” He said he thought it a very “Narrow…
Hugh Willis Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register May 3, 1888 – Our distinguished friend, Hugh Willis, was in town last Saturday, and the Register cornered him for a narrow escape….
General McCausland
Ironton Register 26 April 1888 – Going up on the steamer Bostona, last week, we fell into conversation with John Means, of Ashland, who happened to…