The father of Thomas O' Selfridge, Jr., April 24, 1804 to October 15, 1902.
Eventually reached the rank of Rear-Admiral, US Navy. During his career, he served in The Mexican and Civil Wars along with the East India, Mediterranean and Pacific squadrons.
Commanding the sloop USS Dale in May, 1847, took part in the capture of Mazatlan and Guaymas, Mexico.
He was badly wounded at Guaymas and an invalid in 1848. Assigned to Boston Navy Yard until 1861.
Commanded the USS Mississippi, the flagship of the Gulf Squadron at the blockades of Mobile, Alabama and the passes of the Mississippi River until the old wound forced him to relinquish command in 1862 and served ashore the rest of the war. He retired in 1866.
Father of T. O. Selfridge, Jr., who was at Fort Fisher and had the misfortune to have three ships sink while he was aboard or in command.
So That's How Selfridge, Jr. Was a "Golden Boy." --B-R'er
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