On 17 Dec 1747 when Abigail was 25, she married Capt. Josiah Holden (26947) , son of Capt. James Holden (10838) (1685-1766) & Hannah Adams (30484) (14 Feb 1687/8-18 Jul 1789).390 Born on 24 Jul 1721 in Worcester, MA.155 Josiah died in Barre, MA, on 2 Jan 1777; he was 55.155 Occupation: Housewright.

From The Holden Genealogy, pages 144–145:155
    Josiah Holden was a housewright. He bought of Matthias Rice 35 acres, part of his home place, 8 May, 1745. James Holden gave him for his “settlement and advancement,” Sept., 1749, 47 acres in Rutland District bounding on land owned by his brother Thomas. He removed thither in 1752. He was commissioned in June, 1771, lieutenant in company commanded by Captain William Buckminster, 3d Worcester County regiment of militia, Colonel John Murray. In 1775 he was constable of Barre, and later became captain of the local militia company and was recommissioned 5 April, 1776. His gravestone, which bears an inscription to “Captain Josiah Holden,” and that of his wife, were restored by a descendant and are in the old cemetery at Barre Plains.
    Administration on his estate was granted 4 March, 1777, to Ben- jamin and James Holden, sons. The inventory disclosed property valued at £1349, of which the real estate comprised £937. In the division of the estate the saw-mill and 5 1/2 acres in the northerly corner of the farm was set off to Benjamin, who had already received £48, and to James was set off 68 acres in the southerly part of the farm, he also having had £48 of his portion. Moses received 68 acres in the northerly part of the farm, and Nathan 50 acres in Barre. The other children were paid sundry sums by James and Moses Holden to equalize their shares. On the 4 June, 1777, Josiah Whiting was granted guardianship of Nathan and Abigail Holden, “children of Captain Josiah Holden.” From papers on file it appears that after the death of the parents Abigail Bacon (122-7) had been engaged as housekeeper.