On 17 Dec 1788 when Abner was 42, he married Hopestill Delano (56725) , daughter of Hopestill Delano (43309) (19 Jun 1735-15 Feb 1829) & Abigail Everson (16 May 1742-2 Apr 1809), in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine. Born on 11 Jan 1765 in Kingston, MA. Hopestill died in Woolwich, Sagadahoc County, Maine, on 20 Nov 1816; she was 51.