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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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John W. Handley
John W. Handley was born in this township, on February 5, 1837. His parents came to this county in 1835. His father, Logan Handley, was born March…
Elisha T. Edwards
Stephen Martin, reading tombstones in Hasting Cemetery. Photo courtesy of Matt Bice Elisha T. Edwards and Mary A. Hastings were married in this…
George W. Bennett
Waverly Democrat11 Oct. 1909 Mr. Geo. W. Bennett, of Newfain, Ohio, was born near Pine Grove Furnace, Lawrence County, Ohio, on 19 Dec. 1834 and…
James M. Deering
Photos Courtesy of Matt Bice James M. Deering was born in the county of Wayne, West Virginia, on December 27, 1814. His father, John Deering,…
Wesley Canaan
Wesley Canaan is a son of John and Ruth (Cumpston) Canaan, settlers of this county in 1810. They are both deceased. Wesley was born in this…
Richard D. Butler
Richard D. Butler and Sarah Kline were married on October 7, 1852. He was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in 1814, and his wife was born in…
Charles Butcher
Charles Butcher is the son of Mathew and Lucinda (Peyton) Butcher, settlers of this county in 1862, while Charles did not come until 1865. He was…
Squire Burvender
Squire Burvender was born in Surrey County, North Carolina, on March 3, 1827. He came to this county in 1856. His parents are Jacob and Talitha…
Daniel Brubaker, Jr.
Daniel Brubaker, Jr. and Nancy Davidson were married in this county, on October 20, 1859, and they are the parents of the following family: Annie…