On 30 Nov 1785 when Jeremiah was 48, he married Abigail Smith (42426) , daughter of Caleb Smith (22628) (ca 1702-1767) & Abigail Clark (30996) (ca 1711-10 Nov 1785), in New Milford, CT.64 Born on 9 Dec 1730 in Milford, CT.64

Children of John and Abigail (Smith) Oviatt, the first born at Derby, the others at New Milford:
    i. Susannah Oviatt, b. 15 Apr 1754;
    ii. Huldah Oviatt, b. 22 Apr 1759, m. at New Milford 4 Feb 1779 Edward Howell Prince (son of Samuel & Abigail (Howell) Prince);
    iii. Anna Oviatt, b. 4 Dec 1761;
    iv. Sarah Oviatt, b. 5 May 1764;
    v. John Oviatt, b. 7 Feb 1767, m. Betsey; and
    vi. Tamor Oviatt, b. 31 Oct 1774, m. 1st 19 Oct 1791 Rufus Clark, m. 2nd.29 Jun 1814 Major Terrell (b. 26 Nov 1768, son of Caleb & Abigail (Bassett) Terrell).