On 19 Dec 1754 when Edward was 20, he married
Lydia Macomber, daughter of
Benjamin Macomber (1 Sep 1705-Apr/May 1784) &
Rejoice Brownell (29 Jul 1707-17 Mar 1734/5), in Tiverton, RI.
374 Edward Perry Jr of Portsmouth and Lidia Macumber of Tiverton were married by Restcome Sanford, Justice.
Born on 10 Sep 1731 in Tiverton, RI.374 Lydia died in Jan 1820.
Children of Edward and Lydia (Macomber) Perry, born at Portsmouth:322
i. John Perry, b. 14 Jul 1756, d. 24 Aug 1817 at City Point, VA;
ii. Hannah Perry, b. 23 Sep 1757;
iii. George Perry, b. 16 Mar 1760, d. 22 Aug 1807, m. 22 Mar 1782 Abigail Williams;
iv. Elizabeth Perry, b. 29 Apr 1763;
v. Joseph Perry, twin, b. 29 Apr 1763, m. 7 Aug 1782 Hannah Knapp;
vi. James, b. 14 Jul 1766, d. Nov 1818, m. 6 Jan 1791 Abigail Coggeshall;
vii. William, b. 9 Jul 1769, d. 22 Aug 1898; and
viii. Benjamin, b 14 Oct 1773.