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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John W. Handley
John W. Handley was born in this township, on February 5, 1837. His parents came to this county in 1835. His father, Logan Handley, was born March...
Augustus C. Handley
Augustus C. Handley is a native of this county and township, born January 10, 1845. He is the son of Constantine and Mary (Roach) Handley. The...
Amos Griffith
Amos Griffith was born in Aid Township, on November 19, 1845, and married, December 5, 1869, to Mary Chalfant, who is a native of Pennsylvania,...
Levi J. Friel
Levi J. Friel was born in Harrison County, Virginia, on November 26, 1814. His parents are both natives of Virginia; his father, Jeremiah Friel,...
George Freeman
George Freeman is the son of William and Sarah (Parker) Freeman, settlers of this county in 1828; the father died in 1848 and the mother in 1860. ...
Christian Fox
Christian Fox is a native of this county, born in Elizabeth Township, on December 19, 1841. His parents are John Fox, who was born in Pennsylvania,...
Joseph Fitzer
Joseph Fitzer gives his approval to this work of genealogy and war record, that future generations may follow their predecessors in maintaining the...
W. H. Feurt
W. H. Feurt is a native of Scioto County, Ohio, born July 25, 1852. He graduated from college with the title of a medical doctor and is now engaged...
William Elkins
William Elkins is the son of Marvin and Nancy (Sharp) Elkins, who settled in this county in 1812; the former is deceased, and the latter died...

