Military

"List of Officers 1804 Trumbull County

List of Officers: First & Second Regiments of the Fourth Division of Trumbull County, 1804 Chosen in General Military Election." Many are Lake County pioneers. Thanks to Stephanie Ebel   (off-site)

War of 1812

This roster of soldiers, likely incomplete, is from the Williams Bros. "History of Geauga and Lake Counties." Being early in Ohio's history, many Ohioans served from other states before migrating here.

"Roster of Ohio Soldiers in the War of 1812." Adjutant General of Ohio

This official roster is available from the Ohio Historical Society and is searchable. (off-site)

Civil War

The War of the Rebellion, now called the Civil War, is presented here in much detail with rosters of Lake and Geauga County soldiers.

The American Civil War Homepage

A fairly comprehensive site of Civil War Information. At the top of one section - Rosters & Regimental Histories - The Civil War Units File, is a listing of volunteers with some knowledge willing to help with your research on "their" particular unit. [off-site]

List of Pensioners (Civil War and War of 1812)

"List of Pensioners on the Roll January 1, 1883, giving the name of each pensioner, the cause for which pensioned, the post-office address, the rate of pension per month, and the date of original allowance. . ." Vol. III. Lake County starts on page 176. Thanks to Ruth Sprowls for this link. (off-site)

Spanish American War

The Spanish American War had many soldiers from Lake County. This compilation from the "Ohio Roster of Soldiers of the Spanish-American War" and the "Painesville Telegraph" by Frances Slack has been digitized by Teen Volunteer David Nelson.

World War I 1917 Draft

Following the first draft registration was a lottery, published in the Telegraph. This is the listing of those drafted along with an expository on the procedure from the paper and other sources. Thanks to Marianne Wiley, project manager, and LCGS members.

World War II

This contains instructions and a link to the National Archives Database of Regular Army and Reservists from Lake County who were enlisted for World War II.

World War II Army and Air Corps Casualties

List of 131 soldiers from Lake County who were killed in action or as a result of action. From AccessGenealogy.com   (off-site)

Military Grave Marker Abbreviations

Abbreviations and symbols commonly found on Lake County military grave markers are in this article submitted by Cynthia Turk.

Military Award Ribbons

This site is interactive, as one may select the awards given, and the ribbon graphics will appear. (off Site)

Ohio Soldiers & Sailors Orphans Home / Children's Home

Thanks to Greene County Public Library, this site is searchable by name for 3,500 children from 1877-1919. Includes parents names, birth date, much more. Located in Xenia, this home and school served the entire state, and likely more than that. (off Site)

Ohio Veterans Home - Sandusky Cemetery

If you had a veteran at the Sandusky Home, this cemetery database has photos of each of the gravestones there. (off-site) Unfortunately, this is a broken link and no site has been located.