Nicholas Hardman, the son of Benjamin & Sarah Hardman, was born about 1835 in Harrison County, (W) Virginia. He married Deborah Ellen Miller, daughter of Rowley Miller, 6 Jan 1856 in Harrison County. Their children were Albert, Nicholas A., William, Minnie, Mary Drusilla and Charles W.

Josiah Hardman, born about 1834, also in Company "E," was the brother of Nicholas. Josiah married Celetha Almira Stier.