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Selden (historically known as Westfield) is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 21,262 at the time of the 2020 census.
John Selden (16 December 1584 – 30 November 1654) was an English jurist, a scholar of England's ancient laws and constitution [1] and scholar of Jewish law. [2]
The Selden family has a long history both in the United States and in England. The name originated from the ancient location of Selkeden in Eccleston, Sussex , England. The first known Selden in this family was John, born about 1210.
George Baldwin Selden (September 14, 1846 – January 17, 1922) was an American patent lawyer and inventor from New York who was granted a U.S. patent for an automobile in 1895. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] Early life and career
Armistead I. Selden (1921–1985), American politician; Brian Selden, winner of the 1998 Magic: The Gathering World Championship; Catherine Selden, Gothic novelist of the early 19th century; David Selden (1914–1998), American activist; Dixie Selden (1868-1935) American Artist; Dudley Selden, member of U.S. House of Representatives from New York
The Selden Motor Vehicle Company was founded by George B. Selden, whose 1877 patent was the first U.S. patent of a "horseless carriage" which because of numerous later amendments was not granted until 1895. [2] To make the patent more credible, in 1907 Selden built a car on the lines of the 1877 design.
John Taylor Selden (March 25, 1893 – May 30, 1964) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and later Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton .