Background
Silly was the second son of John Silly (died 1646) of Trevelver, Cornwall and his first wife Elizabeth Marke, daughter of John Marke of Street Wenn.
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John Silly
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Career
His father, an attorney, had altered his name and arms from Ceely to Silly. In 1660, he was re-elected Member of Parliament for Bodmin in the Convention Parliament. Silly married Jane Cotton, daughter of William Cotton, precentor of Exeter Cathedral.
Membership
In 1659, Silly was elected Member of Parliament for Bodmin in the Third Protectorate Parliament.
