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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Abraham Brubaker Civil War Veteran
Abraham Brubaker was born in the county of Lawrence, Ohio, on July 12, 1825, and his marriage took place in the same county, October 29, 1850, his…
John Bowles
John Bowles and Sarah McIntyre were married in Elizabeth township, Lawrence County, Ohio, on August 19, 1848. He was born in Tazewell County,…
John B. Bomer
John B. Bomer is a native of Washington County, Ohio, born April 30, 1817. Both his father and mother are deceased. Mr. Bomer was married in…
Frank X. Boll
Frank X. Boll was born in Württemberg, Germany, and came to this county in 1849. He was married in this county in 1851 to Valentine Strobel, who…
Andrew T. Blair
Andrew T. Blair and Mary Willis were married in Lawrence County, Ohio, on February 14, 1864, where she was born on July 16, 1837. He is a native of…
Thomas J. Backus
Thomas J. Bakus was born in Scioto county, Ohio, December 25, 1810, and came to this country in 1878. His parents are Peter and Barbary (Hoover)…
James I. Shute
A Young Hero – Ironton Register, 22 Sept. 1898 We clip the following article from the Opelousa (La.) Courier. It refers to James I. Shute, son of…
Jesse W. Ball
Jesse W. Ball is Still Living Ironton Register, July 30, 1896 Some time ago, we published a letter from Burlington stating that Orville L. Owen had…
An Exciting Day
AN EXCITING DAY – One hundred and three years ago this date, July 12, 1863, was an exciting day in this town, according to the story in the weekly…