On 23 Feb 1681 when Benjamin was 28, he married
Thankful Sheldon, daughter of
Isaac Sheldon (ca 1630-27 Jul 1708) &
Mary Woodford (24 Jan 1635/6-17 Apr 1684), in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
Born on 27 Aug 1663 in Windsor, CT. Thankful died in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, on 20 Oct 1741; she was 78.