On 23 Apr 1783 when Alexander was 26, he married
Zurviah Phelps (54606) , daughter of
Silvanus Phelps (38363) (28 May 1729-May 1809) &
Zerviah Sweetland (51877) (8 Aug 1738-), in Hebron.
Born on 24 Apr 1761 in Hebron, CT.250 Zurviah died in Holland, Erie County, New York, on 12 Dec 1841; she was 80.
Alexander and Zurviah were second cousins once removed; their common ancestors were Timothy and Mary (Griswold) Phelps.