Pioneers & Profiles
Explore the lives of Lawrence County, Ohio's early pioneers, families, and notable residents through historical biographies, family histories, and genealogical research. Located where Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia meet, the county became a crossroads for settlers traveling along the Ohio River and surrounding waterways. Some families established permanent roots, while others continued their journeys elsewhere.
For decades, The Lawrence Register and its dedicated volunteers have collected and preserved family histories, biographies, and personal accounts. Drawing upon courthouse records, cemetery readings, oral histories, and other historical sources, these collections reveal the accomplishments, hardships, and everyday lives of the people who shaped Lawrence County.
Do you have a family history, biography, photograph, or historical story to share? We welcome contributions that help preserve Lawrence County's history and genealogical heritage. Please email us with information you would like to share.
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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...
John H. Stewart
John H. Stewart and Ruth Griffith were married in Symmes township on March 31, 1859. They are both natives of this township. He was born June 1,...
Will B. Tomlinson
Will B. Tomlinson of the firm of Tomlinson & Wilson, proprietors of the Ironton Busy Bee, was born in Ripley, Ohio, on March 23, 1847. He has been...
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,...
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...
Bazil D. Talbott
Bazil D. Talbott was the son of Rev. Charles W. and Eliza (McMunn) Talbott, who settled in this county in 1855. The reverend gentleman was born in...
Thomas C. Tagg
Thomas C. Tagg was a native of England, born in Northampton shire, January 15, 1818. His parents, James and Rebecca Tagg, emigrated to America from...
Samuel J. Sutton
Samuel J. Sutton was the son of Enoch and Sarah (Wells) Sutton, deceased, was born in Monroe County, Ohio, July 27, 1834, and was married in Noble...
Richard Sutton
Richard Sutton was born in the State of Virginia, on May 10, 1813. Mr. Sutton’s first marriage was to Rispie J., daughter of John and Margaret...