Thomas J. Brady
Civil War General
About Thomas J. Brady
Lived 1839 – 1904 (aged 65). Thomas J. Brady was an American.
Thomas Jefferson Brady (February 12, 1839 – April 22, 1904) was an American Republican politician and Civil War officer.
Early life and the Civil War Brady was born in Muncie, Indiana in 1839, the son of John Brady, the first mayor of Muncie, and his wife, Mary Wright Brady. After graduating from Asbury College (now DePauw University), Brady taught school for several years before studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1860. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he joined the Union Army as a captain in the 8th Indiana Infantry Regiment. Brady served with that regiment until 1863, when he was promoted to colonel of the 140th Indiana Infantry Regiment.
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Who was Thomas J. Brady?
Civil War General (1839–1904)
When was Thomas J. Brady born?
Thomas J. Brady was born on 12 February 1839.
When did Thomas J. Brady die?
Thomas J. Brady died on 22 April 1904.
What nationality was Thomas J. Brady?
Thomas J. Brady was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas J. Brady. https://biography.guide/thomas-j-brady/
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