On 28 Oct 1767 when Dan was 26, he married Ruth Granger (24248) , daughter of Benjamin Granger (9305) (15 Jan 1707/8-30 Mar 1796) & Martha Granger (22091) (6 Jan 1707/8-), in Suffield, CT. Born 19 Jan 1733/4 in Suffield, CT.137 Ruth died on 11 May 1819.

Dan and Ruth were second cousins; his maternal grandmother and her paternal grandfather were siblings.