On 19 Dec 1751 when John was 30, he married Dorothy Foote (45331) , daughter of Ephraim Foote (26093) (11 Feb 1685-10 Jun 1765) & Sarah Chamberlain (26202) (10 Mar 1693-9 Jun 1777).293 Born ca 1733 in Colchester, CT. Dorothy was baptized in Colchester, CT, on 29 Apr 1733.293 Dorothy died in Colchester, CT on 8 Nov 1790.293