Rank: Second Lieutenant
Unit: 2d Cavalry
Commissioned: April 4, 1863 was appointed as Second Lieutenant in 2d Cavalry.
Date of birth: 25 Nov 1843
Hometown: Frederick, Maryland
Campaign: Civil War
Died: 17 September 1863
Age at death: 19
Cause of death: Died of wounds received in action
Location of fatality: Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
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Place of interment: Greendale Cemetery in Meadville, Pennsylvania
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Note: Original enlistment was 1862 into H Co, 150th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Note: Lieutenants Seldon’s death is cited in the book:
Privates Baily, John and Noe were also killed in this battle. Six additional soldiers were listed as missing.