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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Robert Adams
Robert Adams, aged 64, filed a certificate with Lawrence County Ohio Court of Common Pleas on 9 August 1820. He has sworn he was a resident of…
John Overstreet
State of Ohio-Lawrence County – Court of Common Pleas June 1818 John Overstreet declared he enlisted into the US as Pvt. solder sometime in…
General William H. Powell
The development of the industries of the country is the glory of the state, and the enterprise that prompts the pioneers to invest their earnings,…
Jenny Prater Female Civil War Veteran
Detroit Free Press, Michigan, 31 Jan 1863 p4 A private in the Second Virginia Cavalry is a woman named Jenny Prater, hailing from Lawrence county in…
Major John McMahon
SINTON’S ASSOCIATEHe is an Octogenarian and has a Mexican War Pension.Special Dispatch to the Enquirer, Cincinnati Enquirer, OH, 31 Aug 1903 p6…
Hanging Rock Strike 1904
BOTH GUNS Were Emptied When Deputy Marshal and Nonunion Man Met, and Each One Was Hit. Special Dispatch to the Enquirer, The Cincinnati Enquirer…
Obituary of Mark King
Ironton Register, February 28, 1901, Thursday, Page 1. Submitted by Peggy A. Wells Mark King, one of Ironton’s oldest citizens, died at his home on…
John W. Fuson
Submitted by Peggy A. Wells Ironton Register, 2 February 1905, Thursday, Page 1 John W. Fuson was born in Logan county, Ohio, on Oct. 30th,1831, and…
Walton Letter from Victoria Texas
INTERESTING LETTER FROM Thomas A. WALTON Ironton Register, March 30, 1905 Victoria, Texas, March 15. Editor Register: Little did I think when I…