On 1 Mar 1738 John first married
Martha Perley (21651) , daughter of
John Perley (8049) (28 Sep 1669-2 May 1725) &
Jane Dresser (ca 1674-ca 1740), in Topsfield, MA.
Born on 24 Aug 1704 in Ipswich, MA.120 Martha was baptized in Topsfield, MA, on 27 Aug 1704.205 Martha died in Tewksbury, MA, on 22 Feb 1753; she was 48.