Sebrell had been a teacher for many years when he was conscripted in January 1864 to serve in the defense of Richmond. He was assigned on February 2, 1864 to Co. A of the 18th VA Heavy Artillery Battalion. He was promoted from private to sergeant major on January 15, 1865.
He was paroled at Appomattox Court House on April 9, 1865 and took the oath of allegiance in Richmond, VA on May 17, 1865. Sebrell was a farmer, merchant, bank cashier, and insurance agent in Southampton County after the war and held numerous public offices. He died July 18, 1924 and is buried in Norfolk, VA in Elmwood Cemetery.
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