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Silas Ayers 1749–1826

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 Dec 1749 · Morris Plains, New Jersey

Died 29 Dec 1826 · Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father Jonathan Ayers Ayres

Mother Hannah Ilslee

Siblings Anne Ayers, Elisha Ayers, Enos Ayers, Hannah Beach, Isaac Ayers, Lewis Ayers, Mary King, Moses Ayers, Phebe Drake Nee Ayers, Sarah Ayers

Records

U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories Ancestry Family Tree

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Ayers Ayres

Hannah Ilslee

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1749, Silas Ayers entered the world in Morris Plains, New Jersey, born to jonathan ayers ayres and hannah ilslee. Silas Ayers passed away in 1826 in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Sources

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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Life Timeline

1749

Birth of Silas Ayers in Morris Plains, N J

Birth

1749

Birth of Silas Ayers in Morris Plains, New Jersey

Birth

1826

Death of Silas Ayers in Morris Plains

Death

1826

Death of Silas Ayers in Morris Plains, New Jersey

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Silas Ayers

This ancestor line traces from Bromham, Wiltshire, England (1564) to Morris Plains, Morris Co., New Jersey (1749) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Silas Ayers (1749–1826) was born in Morris Plains, New Jersey and died in Morristown, Morris County, New Jersey, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Silas in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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