Brady, Thomas Charles, 1843-1865

Thomas Charles Brady was born in South Carolina in 1843.

He married Jane Barnett and fathered one son, Charles J. Brady. The family resided in Spartanburg, South Carolina, until the Civil War began in 1861. Brady enlisted as a private in A Company, Holcombe Legion, South Carolina Volunteers in November 1861. He was promoted to captain and commanded the company during the Maryland Campaign of 1862. The Holcombe legion was transferred to South Carolina in 1863 where Brady participated in the defense of Charleston. After returning from a furlough, in October 1863, Brady was court-martialed for conduct unbecoming an officer and was dismissed from the service on November 9, 1863. Brady returned to the army as a private in early 1865 and served during the siege of Petersburg, Virginia. He was recommissioned as lieutenant in March 1865. He was cited for bravery during the assault of Fort Steadman. He was wounded March 29, 1865 and died of complications on April 13, 1865.

Jane A. Barnett Brady was born August 21, 1832.

She was the daughter of Josial Barnett, a prominent landowner in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She was educated as a teacher and lived in Spartanburg until 1882 when she followed her son's family to Georgetown, Texas, where she lived until her death.