On 8 Sep 1767 when Philemon was 30, he married
Ruth Perley (41375) , daughter of
David Perley (21647) (25 Oct 1702-1 Sep 1787) &
Elizabeth Jewett (26067) (30 May 1708-5 May 1768), in Ipswich, MA.
Born on 2 Sep 1747 in Rowley, MA. Ruth died in Rowley, MA, on 10 Apr 1834; she was 86.