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Browse the military records, personal accounts, photographs, and historical documents below to discover the experiences of Lawrence County residents who served their country.
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Elliot Pemberton
Elliot Pemberton was born on August 4, 1832, in Lawrence County. His father, John Pemberton, came to this county from Kanawha County, Virginia, in...
Colonel Elias Nigh
Colonel Elias Nigh was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1815. His father, Samuel Nigh, was a native of Maryland, settled in Ohio in 1802, and...
Lemuel Moore
Lemuel Moore was born in Noble County, Ohio, and came to this county in 1862. His parents, Emanuel and Rachael (Kirkbride) Moore came to Lawrence...
John B. Melvin
John B Melvin was a farmer at Perry Township he was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on 17 Aug. 1813 he was also married in this county on 8 Aug 1841...
Joseph D. McKee
Rev. Joseph D. McKee was ordained to the ministry of the regular Baptist church on March 2, 1873, at South Point, Lawrence County, Ohio, by Rev. W....
John H. McGee
John H. McGee was the son of Benjamin F. and Nancy (May) McGee. He was born in Russell County, Virginia, on April 23, 1840. He came to this county...
Charles W. McCoy, Sr.
Charles W. McCoy, Sr., was a native of Lawrence, Ohio, born July 26, 1825. His father, John McCoy, died May 16, 1866, and his mother, Jane...
William S. McClure
William S. McClure was a native of this county, where he was born on August 5, 1824; his parents, James, and Abigail (Stacy) McClure are both...
Peter McCarty
Peter McCarty was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, on October 10, 1849. He is a resident of Aid Township; by occupation, he is a collier. His...