VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Miles Carey Selden

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Miles Carey Selden

Roster ID 970
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First Name:	Miles
Middle Name:	Carey
Last Name:	Selden
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Affiliation:	Class of 1859
Biography & Genealogy:	Miles Carey Selden Jr., Class of 1859: Born- January 9, 1836. Matriculated from Subletts Tavern, Va. At VMI 1 year, 1 month. Went west after leaving VMI. Military Record: Returned to Virginia and on January 28, 1862 appointed 1st Lt and Aide-de-camp (DOR January 22) on staff of Brig Gen (later Maj Gen) H. Heth. On Heth's staff rest of war. To Capt at unknown date. On sick leave January 1865. Paroled April 19, 1865. Post War Career: Returned to California and worked as government clerk. Died- January 8, 1899 in San Francisco, Ca.

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