Author: Martha J. Martin
Narrow Escapes is a collection of articles originally published in the Ironton Register newspaper between 1886 and 1888.
I compiled and transcribed these historical newspaper articles to preserve the veterans' firsthand accounts for future generations.
An unnamed newspaper reporter traveled throughout Lawrence County, Ohio, seeking out Civil War veterans and encouraging them to share their experiences.
Although the reporter's identity remains unknown, his efforts helped preserve an important part of Lawrence County's Civil War history.
Through these personal stories, readers can discover the experiences of local veterans, told in their own words.