On 13 Nov 1701 when Nathaniel was 25, he married Rachel Marsh, daughter of Lieut. Alexander Marsh (ca 1628-7 Mar 1698) & Mary Belcher (8 Jul 1639-8 Jan 1723), in Dorchester, MA. Born 2 Feb 1673/4 in Braintree, MA. Rachel died in Dorchester, MA on 10 Apr 1752.