On 23 May 1754 when Jabez was 23, he married Lydia Perkins (39277) , daughter of Jacob Perkins (13 Nov 1692-18 Nov 1758) & Hannah Boardman (19924) (16 Aug 1703-27 Apr 1783), in Topsfield, MA. Born 17 Mar 1736/7 in Topsfield, MA. Lydia died in Topsfield, MA on 2 Mar 1812.