On 16 Mar 1755 when Stephen was 24, he married Susannah Bartholomew (39825) , daughter of William Bartholomew (24874) (2 Dec 1699-7 Sep 1734) & Hannah Hickock (20313) (21 Apr 1699-bef 21 Jan 1788), in Branford, CT. Born on 11 Apr 1734 in Branford, CT.