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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Creed T. Templeton
Creed T. Templeton was born in Union Township, Lawrence County, Ohio, on June 17, 1821. His father, Thomas Templeton, was born October 9, 1790, in...
William Smith
William Smith and Martha Burke were married in Lawrence County, Ohio, on August 5, 1866. They are parents of the following children: Elnora Belle,...
Mark Singer
Mark Singer was one of the first persons born in Windsor township, his birth taking place on August 4, 1810. He received a limited education; the...
John M. Rowe
John M. Rowe was a native of Noble County, Ohio, where he was born on May 18, 1848. He settled in this township and commenced the duties of a...
John Sampson
John Sampson and Caroline Fowler were married in Gallia County, Ohio, in 1844. He was born in this county, on December 9, 1821, and his wife was...
William E. Rowe
William E. Rowe and Asenath J. Melvin were married in this county on January 29, 1863; he was born in Pike County, Kentucky, on August 9, 1835;...
William Rodgers
William Rodgers was a native of Aid township, where he was born on November 22, 1839. His parents who came to this county in 1836, are Thomas and...
Providence M. Robinson
Providence M. Robinson was born in Fayette township, Lawrence County, Ohio, on December 5, 1824. He came to this township in 1845 to teach school...
M. Reckard
M. Reckard was the son of Salmon and Susan (Stacy) Reckard; the former was born in Massachusetts, on 24 April 1798; he moved to Lawrence County,...