On 16 Oct 1746 when John was 17, he married Susanna Pearce (42791) , daughter of Richard Pearce (28653) (ca 1684/1688-25 Oct 1744) & Susanna Lawton (22852) (3 Apr 1689-), in Portsmouth, RI.314 John Barden and Mrs Susannah Pearce were married by Rev. John Usher 16 Oct 1746. Born 12 Feb 1723/4 in Bristol, RI.

Children of John and Susanna (Pearce) Borden, born at Portsmouth:
    i. Hope Borden, b. 28 Oct 1747;
    ii. Thomas Borden, b. 7 Jan 1748;
    iii. Richard Borden, b. 9 Nov 1750;
    iv. Benjamin Borden, b. 26 Jul 1752;
    v. Ann Borden, b. 20 Apr 1754;
    vi. Joshua Borden, b. 22 Apr 1756;
    vii. Mary Borden, b. 28 Mar 1758;
    viii. Susanna Borden, b. 17 Sep 1762;
    ix. John Borden, b. 26 Sep 1764; and
    x. Ruth Borden, b. 24 Jul 1766.322

On 17 Feb 1748 when Mary was 16, she married Robert Lawton.201

On 21 Apr 1751 when Joseph was 17, he married Catherine Turner (38691) , daughter of Christopher Turner (-bef 25 Aug 1769) & Katharine West (19337) (9 Sep 1684-bef 24 Aug 1748), in Portsmouth, RI.322 Joseph Barden and Catherine Turner were married by William Anthony Jr, Justice, 21 Apr 1751. Born ca 1726. Catherine died in Portsmouth, RI bef 13 May 1774.

Children of Joseph and Catherine (Turner) Borden, born at Portsmouth:
    i. John Borden, b. 16 Feb 1752;
    ii. Stephen Borden, b. 1 Apr 1754;
    iii. Mary Borden, b. 28 Jan 1756;
    iv. Elizabeth Borden, b. 27 Jul 1758;
    v. William Borden, b. 14 Apr 1760; and
    vi. Joseph Borden, b. 14 Oct 1763.322

On 25 Nov 1766 when William was 25, he married Sybil Smith.201