Selden, Henry, 1846-1864
Person
Biographical Note
Henry Courtenay Selden, son of Robert C. and Courtenay Brooke Selden, was born in Virginia on May 3, 1846. A resident of Gloucester County, Virginia, Selden had eight siblings (many of whom are mentioned in his letters): John, Charles, Robert Jr., Elizabeth, Warner, Mary, Charlotte, and Susan. By 1861, Selden was a student at Washington College (now Washington & Lee University), where he remained through spring 1863. He enlisted the 3rd Virginia Cavalry later that year and died on September 23, 1864.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry Courtenay Selden Letters
Collection
Identifier: Ms-2009-015
Abstract
The collection contains color photocopies and typed transcripts of letters from Henry Courtenay Selden, a student at Washington College and a private in the 3rd Virginia Cavalry during the American Civil War.
Dates:
1861 - 1864