On 12 Feb 1739 when John was 37, he first married
Lydia Holmes (34043) , daughter of
William Holmes (18 Jan 1679-13 May 1760) &
Bathsheba Stetson (16170) (ca 1693/1697-20 Mar 1763), in Marshfield, MA.
Born ca 1719 in Pembroke, MA. Lydia died bef May 1757.
Children of John and Lydia (Holmes) Tilden: Leah, Molly, a daughter, Elizabeth, Thomas, Israel, a son, and Susannah.