On 8 Sep 1774 when John was 21, he married Sarah Taylor (53640) , daughter of Nathan Taylor (58881) (11 Nov 1730-) & Lydia Thomas (36977) (ca 1737-4 Aug 1820), in Congregational Society, Woodbridge.55 Born on 8 Jun 1755 in New Haven, CT.56 Sarah died in Litchfield, CT, on 7 Dec 1828; she was 73.55

Children of John and Sarah (Taylor) Wilmot include:
    i. John Wilmot, b. ca. 1775, d. 8 Jan 1810, m. Caroline Johnson;
    ii. Eli Wilmot, b. ca. 1777, m. 1st Molly Stone, m. 2nd Sally;
    iii. Willis Wilmot, b. ca. 1786, d. 12 Feb 1818, m. Hannah; and
    iv. Sarah Wilmot, b. ca. 1792, d. 15 Oct 1874.