On 4 Nov 1779 when John was 26, he married Elizabeth Collier (41816) , daughter of William Collier (21971) (21 Jun 1721-1794) & Judith Briggs (43147) (20 May 1725-1793), in First Parish Church of Scituate.52 Born ca 1756 in Scituate, MA. Elizabeth was baptized in First Parish Church of Scituate, on 21 Nov 1756.52 Marriage intention published on 13 Sep 1779 at Scituate, MA.52

On 31 Aug 1786 Sarah married Joel Sylvester (44101) , son of Benjamin Sylvester (24374) (5 Nov 1711-24 Jan 1796) & Abigail Buck (40860) (22 Oct 1714-29 Jul 1796), in Scituate, MA.52 Born ca 1757 in Hanover, MA. Joel was baptized in First Congegational Church of Hanover, on 14 Aug 1757.446 Joel died in Hanover, MA in Oct 1836. Buried on 2 Oct 1836.605

Burial service conducted by Saml. G. Appleton, Rector of St. Andrew’s Protestant Episcopal Church, 2 Oct 1836, “Mr. Joel Sylvester, a communicant; being absent the funeral attended by the Calvinist Minister.”605