Born on February 16, 1845 in Herrickville, Pennsylvania to Albert G. and Sarah Camp
Died on March 20, 1935 in San Diego, California.
Married to Ida Purdy.
Had one child, Carl Alvey (C. A.) Camp
From 1873-1874, Silas taught music in Beatrice.
In 1874, he moved here with his father and two brothers.
In 1874 and 1877, Silas was the postmaster.
In 1876, Silas went east to purchase a new and large stock of dry goods and groceries to stock their new store at 8th and G.
In 1880, Silas sold real estate and was the clerk of the district court.
In 1881, he had an office in the courthouse.
In 1884, he purchased his father's and brother's interests in the grocery stock and restocked the store.
When the fairgrounds was built, the "Silas Camp Band" was formed. At one time there were three bands in Geneva and Silas was the director of all three.
In 1900, he started an all-girl band.