On 7 Oct 1745 when Benjamin was 27, he married Abigail Lyon (29290) , daughter of John Lyon (47458) (ca 1697-12 Feb 1760) & Judith Cooper (12382) (3 Jan 1697/8-17 Mar 1726/7), in Newport, RI.314 Born on 2 Dec 1722 in Rehoboth, MA. Abigail died in Newport, RI aft 4 Sep 1804.

Children of Benjamin and Abigail, born in Newport: Elizabeth 1746314, Benjamin, and Abigail.