On 30 Nov 1721 when Stephen was 27, he married
Ruth Leavitt, daughter of
Aretas Leavitt (ca 1646-14 Jan 1738/9) &
Ruth Sleeper (1 Jun 1650-), in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire.
Born on 19 May 1693 in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire. Ruth died in Hampton, Rockingham County, New Hampshire, on 30 May 1776; she was 83.