James T. Brohard was born 01 May 1838, the son of Nimrod Garrett & Marilla (Bailey) Brohard. Died Dec 1910; burial place not known. His brother, Francis M. Brohard (b. 1834), served in Company "E", 1st W.Va. Cavalry and was killed in battle at Hagerstown, 06 July 1863. Other brothers in the war were: George Washington Brohard (1837-1912), 6th W.Va. Cavalry; Humphry Faris Brohard (1833-1905), 5th W.Va. Cavalry; Nimrod Brohard, (1840- --), 3rd W.Va. Infantry; Gideon C. Brohard (1844- --), 17th W.Va. Infantry.

     The name of James T. Brohard appears on the roster of Captain Sanford B. Fleming's Company "A" 119th Militia West Virginia State Troops that was compiled from roll dated 05 Mar 1863. Original company mustered in 28 Apr 1863 at Flemington, W.Va.