On 13 Feb 1729 when James was 25, he married Mary Bucknam (33435) , daughter of Joseph Bucknam (1 Jul 1666-5 Apr 1741) & Hannah Peabody (15811) (13 May 1668-19 Jan 1764), in Malden, MA. Born on 4 Mar 1700 in Charlestown, MA. Mary died in Malden, MA, on 28 May 1734; she was 34.