Lawrence County was established in 1815 and was one of the five counties in existence when Arkansas Territory was created in 1819. The county was named for War of 1812 naval officer Captain James Lawrence. Walnut Ridge serves as the county seat.
A list of the Lawrence County records microfilm available at the Arkansas State Archives can be found in our County records microfilm collection.
The results below are automatically collected from materials on this site that have been tagged with the Geographical Area of “Lawrence County (Ark.)” This list does not include all of the Arkansas State Archives’ materials regarding this county, but provides a starting point for research. Please click on each title below to learn more about it and the collection to which it belongs.
Submissions from 1924
Lawrence County (Ark.) bonds, 1815-1924
This collection consists of various types of bonds posted between 1815 and 1924, with most representing surety bonds for people elected or appointed to public office.
Lawrence County (Ark.) mothers pension records, 1917-1924
These records include applications for pension payments, statements of subsequent marriages, statements affirming continued eligibility, and other records submitted to the county regarding applications and applicants.
Submissions from 1923
Lawrence County (Ark.) birth records, 1919-1923
These records are an incomplete collection of the births recorded in Lawrence County between 1919 and 1923. The records include information such as the gender of the child, parents names, whether a live or still birth, doctor or midwife delivering the child, and the race of the child. Not all information is completed on the certificates. No other supporting documentation is included in the collection.
Lawrence County (Ark.) death records, 1918-1923
This is an incomplete collection of the county copies of death certificates completed for submission to the state as well as burial permits for burial of the deceased, between the years 1918 and 1923. The records include name of the deceased, date of death, cause of death, and place of burial. Not all records have complete information for the deceased.
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Book "4" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Book "4" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Book "4" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Book "4" (part)
Document, Nellie Hill pistol permit application, O.T. Massey
Submissions from 1922
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "G" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "G" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "G" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Probate Records: Wills, Book "G" (part)
Books from 1921
Indictments, damaging a school house
Lawrence County Records: Probate Records: Guardians Bonds & Letters, Book "A"
Lawrence County Records: Probate Records: Guardians Bonds & Letters, Book "A"
Petition to create school district 78
Submissions from 1920
Lawrence County (Ark.) Drainage District records, 1905-1920
This collection contains Swan C. Dowell's personal records of his efforts and actions on the behalf of the Village Creek and Lake Pond Drainage Districts. The records include correspondence, work orders and estimates, legal documents, land records, and financial information.
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "F" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "F" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "F" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "F" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "T" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "T" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "T" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "T" (part) Western District
Submissions from 1919
Lawrence County Records: Probate Records: Wills & Letters Testamentary, Book "1" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Probate Records: Wills & Letters Testamentary, Book "1" Eastern District
Submissions from 1917
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "E" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "E" Eastern District
Submissions from 1915
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "D" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "D" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "D" (part) Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "D" (part) Eastern District
Submissions from 1914
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "S" Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "S" Western District
Books from 1913
John Rosslott v. Greene and Lawrence Drainage District
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "1-3"
Lawrence County Records: Index to Deeds, Books "1-3"
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "C" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "C" Eastern District
Submissions from 1912
Submissions from 1911
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "B" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "B" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "B" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "B" Eastern District
Lawrence County: School Census by District
Submissions from 1910
Lawrence County Records: Records of Voters, Books "1-2"
Lawrence County Records: Records of Voters, Books "1-2"
Petition, not providing an education for black students
Books from 1909
Enumeration, Black Rock school
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "R" Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "R" Western District
Lawrence County Records: Naturalization Records
Lawrence County Records: Naturalization Records
Lawrence County Records: School Census Records Part 1, Anchor #32 - Liberty Hill #59
Lawrence County Records: School Census Records Part 1, Liberty Hill #59 - Shiloh #30
Submissions from 1908
Lawrence County (Ark.) executive pardons, 1897-1908
This collection includes pardons from Arkansas governors Jefferson Davis, Daniel W. Jones, and acting governor X.O. Pindall, between the years 1897 and 1908. The crimes being pardoned include carrying a pistol, selling liquor to a minor, selling liquor without a license, and attempted arson. The collection does not include information on court cases, communication with the accused or their attorneys, or any supporting documentation.
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "A" Eastern District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "A" Eastern District
Submissions from 1906
Lawrence County Records: J.P. Dockets
Lawrence County Records: J.P. Dockets
Lawrence County Records: Probate Court Docket, Book "A"
Lawrence County Records: Probate Court Docket, Book "A"
Map, Village Creek Drainage Ditch
Submissions from 1905
Census: Lawrence County Demographics
County: Lawrence, Court Records
Lawrence County: Photogrammetry Descriptions by Steve Saunders
Lawrence County: Probate Judgment Docket Book, Abstracted by Catherine S. Richey
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "Q" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "Q" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "Q" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "Q" (part) Western District
Maps: Soil Survey of Lawrence County
Submissions from 1904
Lawrence County Records: County Surveyor's Records
Lawrence County Records: County Surveyor's Records
Lawrence County Records: Records of Indentures & Articles of Incorporation
Lawrence County Records: Records of Indentures & Articles of Incorporation, 1883-1904
Submissions from 1902
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "P" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "P" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "P" (part) Western District
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "P" (part) Western District
Books from 1901
Indictment, disturbing a public school
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "O"
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "O"
Submissions from 1900
Lawrence County (Ark.) tavern permits, 1840-1900
Included in this collection are applications for liquor licenses, tavern permits, tavern bonds, and a petition to allow a tavern. The licenses are generally vague with the names of the owner/operators, town or general vicinity of the establishment, and the names of any business partners. Records span from 1840 to 1900.
Lawrence County Records: Personal Property Tax Records
Submissions from 1899
Lawrence County Records: J.P. Dockets
Lawrence County Records: J.P. Dockets
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "K" (part)
Lawrence County Records: Marriage Records, Book "N" (part)
