Silas Betton | |
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| 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 | August 26, 1768 Londonderry, Province of New Hampshire, British America |
| Died | January 22, 1822 (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.