On 31 Dec 1761 when Freelove was 23, she married Theophilus Witherell (43824) , son of Theophilus Witherell (24092) (31 Mar 1703-1759) & Sarah Riccards (-4 Sep 1751), in First Congegational Church of Hanover.446 Born on 11 Apr 1737 in Hanover, MA.486 At the age of 30, Theophilus was baptized in First Congegational Church of Hanover, on 10 Jan 1768.446 Theophilus died in Hanover, MA, on 9 Mar 1794; he was 56.

Baptism record: “Theophilus & Freelove Witherell and their children Deborah and Freelove”.446

On 10 Jan 1765 Rebecca first married Joseph Studley (41067) , son of Eliab Studley (21283) (10 Sep 1706-13 Dec 1785) & Mary Briggs (31906) (26 Aug 1707-19 Oct 1797), in Hanover, MA.284 Born ca 1741 in Scituate, MA. Joseph was baptized in First Parish Church of Scituate, on 7 Jun 1741.52 Marriage intention published on 15 Sep 1764 at Hanover, MA.

Joseph was killed by lightning.284

On 10 Dec 1772 Rebecca second married Elisha Witherell (43825) , son of Samuel Witherell (24096) (25 Jan 1710/1-) & Rebecca Ferris (-ca 1785), in First Congegational Church of Hanover.446 Born on 16 Jun 1739 in Hanover, MA. Elisha died in Chesterfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, on 28 Jul 1831; he was 92.

On 11 Feb 1771 Ruth married Jonathan Bates (44077) , son of Amos Bates (24371) (25 Nov 1705-) & Jemima Caswell, in First Congegational Church of Hanover.446 Born ca 1741 in Hanover, MA.174