Silas married Deborah Avery on 8 Apr 1779 in Preston, New London, Connecticut. Deborah (daughter of Lieut. Theophilus Avery and Elizabeth Billings) was born on 27 May 1735 in Groton, New London, Connecticut; died on 10 Feb 1829 in Preston City, New London, Connecticut; was buried in Preston, New London, Connecticut. [Group Sheet]