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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Captain Thomas W. Rose
Captain Thomas W. Rose Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #30Ironton Register - June 9, 1887 Submitted by Jimmie Epling Captain Thomas W....
David G. Cooper Civil War Veteran
David G. Cooper Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escapes #29Ironton Register 2 June 1887 Submitted by Diane Sparling We met David G. Cooper of...
Captain J.W. Slater
Captain J.W. Slater Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #28Ironton Register 26 May 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells “Your time has come, Captain...
W. E. Rowe Civil War Veteran
W. E. Rowe Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #27Ironton Register 19 May 1887 Submitted by Debbie Meinhart “Ah there, Capt. W.E. Rowe, you...
The Adventures of Marshall Pratt
THE ADVENTURES OF MARSHALL PRATT Written by Earl Pratt and given to Martha J. Martin by Dave Milem about 1997 I now know it to be a fact that...
Captain William Uriah Payne
Captain William "Uriah" Payne was born March 1, 1825 at Wilgus, Lawrence County, Ohio. He was described as 6'1" tall, with blue eyes, black hair,...
Fifth and Ninth VA Infantry Consolidated
If you have researched any Civil War Veteran who served in Lawrence County, Ohio, you may run into the problem of understanding the different...
Murder of Dr. Clark on Greasy Ridge
IR July 30, 1863 - MURDER OF DR. CLARK. A letter from Simon Parker of Greasy Ridge to his brother, Thomas H. Parker, of this place, gives the...
Josiah Lambert
Josiah Lambert and FamilyBorn: c. 1744, Hunterdon Co., New Jersey.Married: Joanna WoodwardDied: c. 1819, Lawrence Co., Ohio.Buried: Woodland...