Garret Selby

Gravestone of Garret Selby in the Gettysburg National Cemetery

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Significance:

Sargent, 1st West Virginia Cavalry, Company F

Place of Birth:

Harrison County Virginia

Date of Birth:

1826

Place of Death:

Hanover, PA

Date of Death:

June 30, 1863

Place of Burial:

West Virginia, Row B, Site #1

Cemetery Name:

Gettysburg National Cemetery

West Virginia, Row B, Site #1

Garret was born in Harrison County in, what was a the time, Virginia. Census data shows, prior to his enlistment. Garret was living in Decator Township, OH, working as a mechanic. He enlisted in Athens, OH August, 1861.

Garret was killed in action during the Battle of Hanover June 30, 1863. Garret was survived by his wife Eveline (married 1851) and his four children: Fanny 10, Edward 9, Richard 5 and Garrett H. age 3.