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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.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 Ellison
The following appeared in the Lawco Lore Newsletter, Vol. 10, No.4, (November 1993) From "Virginia Revolutionary Pension Applications, Vol. 35."...
Andy Boggs Civil War Veteran
Andy Boggs Interesting War ExperienceNarrow Escape #25Ironton Register 5 May 1887 Submitted by: Shirley Reed "Andy, can't you give me that 'Narrow...
George Conner Confederate Soldier
The Other SideNarrow Escape #23Ironton Register 23 April 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells "Mr. George Conner, I hear you were a soldier. If so, can you...
Henry Miller Civil War Veteran
Henry Miller War ExperienceNarrow Escape #23Ironton Register 21 April 1887 Submitted by Debbie Meinhart "What is your narrow escape?" we said to...
Israel Smith Civil War Veteran
Saving the MilkNarrow Escape #21Ironton Register 7 April 1887 Submitted by Karen Carlyle "Mr. Israel Smith, have you heard you are under arrest for...
Isaac Arbaugh Civil War Veteran
Another Man in the Frying PanNarrow Escape #17Ironton Register 10 March 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells In a "Narrow Escape" already published in the...
James Jenkins Civil War Veteran
Jim Jenkins and His ShellNarrow Escape #13Ironton Register 3 Feb. 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells "Hello, Jim. When did you come the nearest to...
H. W. DeWitt Civil War Veteran
Badly Shot But Not HurtNarrow Escape #13Ironton Register 10 Feb. 1887 Submitted by Peggy Wells “Well, Wash, you saw some of the war and must have a...
Major Jeremiah Davidson
Wounded Twice and a PrisonerNarrow Escape #26Ironton Register 12 May 1887 Submitted by: Shirley Reed Major Jeremiah Davidson was badly wounded on...