Silvanus died Wednesday, May 27, 1807 at almost 72 years-old in Maromas, Middletown, CT.
Here are copies of his will with a link to click on a larger version to download if the reader wishes.
"One of the striking indications of civilization and refinement among a people is the tenderness and care manifested by them towards their dead." ~ from Board of Trustees of the Antietam National Cemetery, 1869 ~