" The Gold Selleck Silliman house was built by Gold Selleck Silliman in 1756. He later served as a militia bridagier general in the Revolutionary... Show more" The Gold Selleck Silliman house was built by Gold Selleck Silliman in 1756. He later served as a militia bridagier general in the Revolutionary War. In 1779, Silliman was captured by the British and later exchanged for other prisoners. Show less