On 30 May 1761 when Richard was 24, he married
Abigail Perley (41372) , daughter of
David Perley (21647) (25 Oct 1702-1 Sep 1787) &
Elizabeth Jewett (26067) (30 May 1708-5 May 1768), in Rowley, MA.
Born on 13 May 1739 in Rowley, MA. Abigail died in Rowley, MA, on 13 Dec 1813; she was 74.