On 9 Nov 1744 when James was 40, he married Joanna Treat, daughter of Joseph Treat (19 Nov 1690-Feb 1756) & Mary Larkin (7 Sep 1693-6 May 1742), in Truro, MA. Born 16 Jan 1722/3 in Truro, MA.489 Joanna the daughter of Joseph and Mary Treat was born at Truroe January 16: 1722/3. Joanna was baptized in Truro, MA, 20 Jan 1722/3. Joanna died on 1 May 1765.