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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Rev. Howell G. Hopkins
Ironton Register 6 Oct. 1887 – Rev. Howell G. Hopkins was one of the fighting boys of the fighting 2nd Virginia Cavalry and though he has joined the…
M. J. Cullen Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 22 Sept. 1887 – M.J. Cullen stood at the ring in the fairground, watching the horse trot, and when the horses pulled up from under…
John T. Jones Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 15 Sept. 1887 – John T. Jones belonged to the 5th West Virginia and was a faithful, cheerful soldier. The Register reporter took…
Joshua Kite Civil War Veteran
Ironton Register 1 Sept. 1887 – We ran against Joshua Kite, at the county reunion, and asked, “What regiment were you in, Josh?” “In the 2nd…
Charles Conway Family
Charles Conway Family of Lawrence County, Ohio Charles Conway states that William Conway is his brother and his wife is Mary. Submitted…
Col. W. H. Raynor Civil War Veteran
Col. W. H. Raynor Interesting War ExperiencesNarrow Escape #50Ironton Register – 27 Oct. 1887 Submitted by Martha J. Martin At the generous…
Wakefield Family
MY WAKEFIELD FAMILY FROM NEW ENGLAND AND LAWRENCE COUNTY, OHIO Researched and Written by Joyce Hayes Wagar In all the research I have done, the…
General Mendall Churchill
Gen. Mendal ChurchillNotable Career of One of Ohio’s Patriotic Sons Whose Last Years Was Spent in California. The Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles,…
Refugees of the Revolution
More Refugees of the RevolutionThe Herald-Advertiser, November 27, 1938Submitted by Brenda McClaskey Cook By R. C. Hall, Ph. D. Here are Reviewed…