Born in Indiana. A resident of Bristol, Elkhart County, Indiana when he enlisted in the 152nd Indiana Infantry for one year at Kendallville, Indiana. Mustered in as a Musician in Company E the same day he enlisted. Mustered out at Charleston, West Virginia on 30 Aug 1865. A charter member of John A. Norris Post No. 22 of Cove, Union County, Oregon. Served as Post Commander in 1901 & 1902. Died in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Military records spell his last name as "Selders".
Find A Grave 70442546.