On 15 Aug 1721 when James was 23, he first married
Mercy Winslow (30180) , daughter of
Dea. Samuel Winslow (13020) (ca 1674-18 Jun 1750) &
Mercy King (17138) (Nov 1678-16 Feb 1732/3), in Rochester, MA.
Born on 16 Aug 1705 in Rochester, MA. Mercy died in Rochester, MA, on 20 Sep 1726; she was 21.