On 24 Feb 1696 when Richard was 23, he married
Mary Richards, daughter of
John Richards (1 Jul 1641-21 Dec 1689) &
Mary Colburn (21 Jan 1649/50-17 Dec 1685), in Dedham, MA.
Born on 23 Jun 1675 in Dedham, MA. Mary died in Ridgefield, CT, on 26 Mar 1732; she was 56.
Mary first married Benjamin Fairbanks, second Richard Truesdale, and third Samuel Gates.