On 17 Dec 1696 when Benjamin was 23, he first married
Mary Smith, daughter of
Edward Smith (ca 1637-14 Jul 1689) &
Elizabeth Bliss (20 Nov 1645-10 Jul 1689), in Norwich, CT.
Born on 28 Nov 1672 in New London, CT. Mary died in Lebanon, CT, on 27 Mar 1747; she was 74.