On 24 Mar 1725 when Nathaniel was 22, he married Abigail Birchard (24949) , daughter of Samuel Birchard (16 Jul 1663-3 Jan 1712) & Ann Calkins (9749) (8 Nov 1676-), in Norwich, CT. Born on 24 Jul 1704 in Hartford, CT. Abigail died in Norwich, CT, on 14 Jun 1733; she was 28.