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William Selden
6th Treasurer of the United States
In office
July 22, 1839 – November 23, 1850
PresidentMartin Van Buren
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Preceded byJohn Campbell
Succeeded byJohn Sloane
Personal details
Born(1791-01-31)January 31, 1791
DiedApril 7, 1874(1874-04-07) (aged 83)
Spouse(s)Maria Eliza Swann Selden (1833-1834, her death)
Emily Hunter (1840-1874, his death)
Children9

William Selden (January 31, 1791 – April 7, 1874) served as Treasurer of the United States between July 22, 1839 and Nov 23, 1850, under the administration of six Presidents.

Selden was born in Henrico County, Virginia, to Miles Selden and Elizabeth Armistead Selden. He was a member for Henrico County in the Virigina House of Delegates 1813–1816 and 1818–1821. He later served as Registrar of the Land Office. He married twice, first to Maria Eliza Swann in 1833 having one child, and then to Emily Hunter in 1840 having eight children.

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Political offices
Preceded by

John Campbell

Treasurer of the United States
1839–1850
Succeeded by

John Sloane


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