On 22 Jun 1780 when John was 23, he married Esther Tuttle (54429) , daughter of Jehiel Tuttle (8 Jun 1729-8 Oct 1781) & Charity Dayton (38224) (29 Sep 1730-31 Mar 1777).55 Born on 14 Sep 1758 in New Haven, CT.56 Esther died in Barkhamsted, CT, on 14 Feb 1836; she was 77.55