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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Veterans of Revolutionary War
Veterans of the Revolutionary War in Ohio. – The following heroes are all that are left in this State, of those who fought for our National…
War of 1812 Veterans
The following list is of Lawrence County, Ohio, Veterans who fought in the War of 1812. Our resources include volunteers, cemeteries, headstones,…
Spanish American Veterans
This list of Lawrence County, Ohio Spanish American War Veterans, are taken from various sources such as tombstones, newspaper articles, obits, etc….
Charles S. Gray
LIEUT. CHARLES S. GRAY – ONE OF THE HEROES FALLEN. IR Thursday, Sept. 8, 1898 The death of Charles S. Gray filled this community with deep sorrow….
Earles Ancestry – Lawrence County Ohio Family
Earles Ancestry Trail Leads to England Spelling varies from Earle to Earl, Erll, Erle, Earls, Erls, Urls, Earles, and Early in North Carolina,…
Lawrence County, Ohio Index of Civil War Veterans
This is the most complete list of Lawrence County, Ohio Index of Civil War Soldiers. Compiled by the late Tom Clutters. You can view Tom’s…
Henderson Griffith Civil War Veteran
The Awful BatteryNarrow Escape #24Ironton Register 13 April 1887 Submitted by: Shirley Reed “Well, Henderson Griffith, do you remember all about the…
Uncle John Shafer Civil War Veteran
Army Teamster’s Awful PerilsNarrow Escape #26Ironton Register 14 April 1887 Submitted by Shirley Reed “Did you meet with a narrow escape?” we asked…
Peter Kingry Civil War Veteran
Who Killed General Johnson [Johnston-mm]?Narrow Escape #21Ironton Register 7 April 1887 Submitted by Karen Carlyle In reply to a request for a…