Thomas Henry Selby

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Thomas Henry Selby (May 14, 1820 – June 17, 1875) was the 13th Mayor of San Francisco serving from December 6, 1869 to December 3, 1871. Thomas Henry Selby was born on May 14, 1820 in New York, NY. When he was 29 years old, Selby went to California for the California Gold Rush. He moved to San Francisco, California and became a merchant in the city. Selby built the Selby Shot Tower in San Francisco and founded the Selby Smelting Works. He was the... more
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  • May 14, 1820

Date of death:

  • Jun 17, 1875 (age 55 years)

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Politician

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Office, position, or title From To
  • Dec 6, 1869
  • Dec 3, 1871

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