Background
CARDER, Thomas was born on February 8, 1845 in Harrison Company, W. Virginia. Son of John and Elizabeth (Swisher) Carder.
CARDER, Thomas was born on February 8, 1845 in Harrison Company, W. Virginia. Son of John and Elizabeth (Swisher) Carder.
Public School.
Enlisted as Private in W. Ya. Institute., Company A, 1861-1864. Re-enlisted in 1864 as Cor., Company G., W. Virginia., Cavalry.
Served until 1865. Organized Sons of Veterans Camp in Parkersburg, W. Virginia., 1920. Appointed member, Union Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Commission. 1926. Elected Commissioner.
E. A.R., W. Virginia., 1930.
United Brethren Church of Christ.
Member: Grand Army of Republic.
Spouse Sarah H. Meredith, March 19, 1868.