Silas Betton

Silas Betton
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office 1810–1811
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire's At-Large district
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807
Preceded by	George B. Upham
Succeeded by	Peter Carleton
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
In office 1801–1803
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office 1797–1799
Personal details
Born	(1768-08-26)August 26, 1768 Londonderry, Province of New Hampshire, British America
Died	January 22, 1822(1822-01-22) (aged 53) Salem, New Hampshire, U.S.
Resting place	Old Parish Cemetery Salem, New Hampshire
Citizenship	U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Spouse	Mary Thornton Betton
Relations	Matthew Thornton
Children	Caroline Betton George O. Betton Harriet Betton Mary J. Betton Wealthy J. Betton Thornton Betton Charles Cotesworth Betton
Alma mater	Dartmouth College
Profession	Lawyer High Sheriff Politician

Silas Betton (August 26, 1768 – January 22, 1822) was an American lawyer, sheriff and politician from the U.S. state of New Hampshire. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, the New Hampshire Senate and the New Hampshire House of Representatives during the late 1700s and early 1800s.