On 27 Oct 1756 when John was 29, he married Catherine Dodge (50498) , daughter of William Dodge (51670) (1 May 1707-ca 1786) & Anna Rathbone (33296) (9 Aug 1703-), in New Shoreham, RI. Born on 3 Apr 1730 in New Shoreham, RI. Catherine died in New Shoreham, RI in 1786.