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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Military Burial Registry
The following list of Military Burial Registry are records from Lawrence County, Ohio, Cemetery Books sold in 1999 by the late Julian Barnett, Perry...
Henry McDaniel
Even though Henry McDaniel served from Gallia County, Ohio, I am adding it to my list because of the proximity of Walnut Township and Lawrence...
Nathaniel Pritchard
NOTE: This is very long, and complex file, which spans three generations and covers several states, it is extremely difficult to read. I only...
Robert McCorkle
This is not a completed transcription of the entire records, and I am sure many mistakes have been made. These records are extremely hard to read....
William Losey
This is not a completed transcription of the entire records, and I am sure many mistakes have been made. These records are extremely hard to read....
Joel Sartain
This is not a completed transcription of the entire records, and I am sure many mistakes have been made. These records are extremely hard to read....
Samuel Layne
This is not a completed transcription of the entire records, and I am sure many mistakes have been made. These records are extremely hard to read....
Humphrey Brumfield
This is not a completed transcription of the entire records, and I am sure many mistakes have been made. These records are extremely hard to read....
Henry Anderson
Henry Anderson, 76, filed a certificate with Lawrence County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on 9 August 1820. He swore that he was a Lawrence County...