On 27 Sep 1759 when Silence was 31, she married John Wheelwright in Hingham, MA.45 Born ca 1720. John died in Cohasset, MA on 8 May 1818.45 Occupation: Tanner and farmer.

John first married Sarah Wilcot, second Silence Tower, and third Ruth (Low) Cushing, widow of Samuel Cushing.

John died in his 98th year.45