William Selden

Not to be confused with William Selden (baseball) or Bee Selden.

William Selden
6th Treasurer of the United States
In office July 22, 1839 – November 23, 1850
President	Martin Van Buren William Henry Harrison John Tyler James K. Polk Zachary Taylor Millard Fillmore
Preceded by	John Campbell
Succeeded by	John Sloane
Personal details
Born	(1791-01-31)January 31, 1791
Died	April 7, 1874(1874-04-07) (aged 83)
Spouse(s)	Maria Eliza Swann Selden (1833-1834, her death) Emily Hunter (1840-1874, his death)
Children	9

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