On 10 Oct 1761 when William was 29, he second married
Elizabeth Ward, daughter of
Miles Ward (18 Apr 1704-19 Jun 1792) &
Hannah Derby (ca 1702-28 Oct 1796), in Salem, MA.
Born on 29 Jul 1738 in Salem, MA. Elizabeth died in Danvers, MA, on 20 Jan 1806; she was 67.