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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Joseph and Relief Wakefield
Researched and Submitted by Martha J. Martin-Kounse (2512) Peter Wakefield, son of Joseph and Relief (Kendall) Wakefield, was born on 9 Feb 1783....
Ironton Ohio Memorial Day Parade
What makes the picture, so special for our family is that our Dad is pictured among the military marchers home from WWII. Ironton’s parade is...
Albert G. Jenkins
A CONFEDERATE GENERAL’S CHILDREN SUED FOR CONFISCATED PROPERTY.|[General Albert G. Jenkins, Confederate Army, owned property in Ironton, Ohio. See...
Veterans Pensions
This material was taken from articles in area newspapers, mostly the Ironton Register from Ironton, Ohio. The newspapers would publish the names of...
Spanish American Veteran Obit
No newspaper noted, just the date 16 Jan. 1967 Spanish American Veteran Died at Age 88 - Don E. Sumpter, 88, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died late Monday...
Civil War Sword of Elijah Gillen
This is the Civil War Sword of Elijah Gillen. I have checked the internet, and the sword could be an Ames 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. George G....
History of Memorial Hall
The History of Memorial Hall in Ironton, Ohio, Taken From Various Newspaper Clippings IR — Ironton Register IR June 12, 1890 - Memorial Hall...
Bounty Lands Law 1855
John S. George has again created an agency in Washington, D.C., to procure bounty lands, pensions, &c. Every person who has served in any of the...
G.A.R. 5th Reunion Held at Deering, Ohio
Ironton Register 27 August 1891 DEERING REUNION Editor Register - The 5th annual reunion of the G.A.R. and S. of V. of Rockcamp was held in...