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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Silas Wilks
Silas Wilks was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on June 12, 1838, in which county he was married on January 3, 1867, to Carolina M. Munsell, who was...
Joseph Wildes
Joseph Wildes was a native of England, where he was born in 1844. He came to Lawrence County in the year 1865. He was married in Elizabeth...
Samuel H. White
Samuel H. White commenced an active business life in his fourteenth year, and he has continued ever since. He has traveled over fourteen different...
Charles E. Watters
Charles E. Watters was a native of Maryland, where he was born on November 27, 1821; after leaving that State, in 1833, he settled in Portland,...
Albert W. Ward
Albert W. Ward was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on July 28, 1852. His father, George L., was in the war of the rebellion. He served under...
William G. Waller
William G. Waller and Eliza I. Mace were married in Lawrence County, Ohio, on April 15, 1871. He was born in Charlotte County, East Virginia, on...
Relic of the Civil War
R. J. Higgins of Coal Grove, Ohio, recently came into possession of the sword of Capt. Wm. Smith, who was shot in a battle in the Shenandoah...
Middleton H. Stewart
Middleton H. Stewart was a soldier in the war of the rebellion. He enlisted on October 30, 1861, in Company H, 6th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. He...
Martin Templeton
Martin Templeton was a farmer of Windsor township, in which occupation he has been engaged all his life; he was born in Union township, this county,...