On 26 Sep 1751 James third married
Anna Smith (20290) , daughter of
Joseph Smith (ca 1672/1677-13 Feb 1701/2) &
Anna Hatch (7389) (6 Oct 1677-aft 27 Mar 1754), in First Parish Church of Scituate.
52 Born ca 1696 in Scituate, MA. Anna died on 16 May 1792.42 Marriage intention published on 7 Sep 1751 at Scituate, MA.
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Anna first married Anthony Stetson, second James Briggs as his third wife.
Widow Anna and widower James Briggs both had property and grown children when their marriage was contemplated, and they entered into a prenuptutal contract which is referred to in James’ will.42