On 11 Sep 1777 when Edward was 25, he married
Mary Hersey (58609) , daughter of
Joshua Hersey (47259) (11 Feb 1731/2-27 Oct 1807) &
Joanna Pettingell (49541) (18 Nov 1735-9 Dec 1826), in Hingham, MA.
Born on 18 Aug 1758 in Hingham, MA. Mary died in Hingham, MA, on 9 Sep 1842; she was 84.