On 15 Feb 1759 when Michael was 20, he married Thankful Studley (41065) , daughter of Eliab Studley (21283) (10 Sep 1706-13 Dec 1785) & Mary Briggs (31906) (26 Aug 1707-19 Oct 1797), in First Congegational Church of Hanover.446 Born ca 1737 in Cohasset, MA. Thankful was baptized in Cohasset, MA, on 17 Jul 1737.507

Thankful first married Michael Jackson, second Seth Keith as his second wife.

Michael was of Abington and Thankful of Hanover when they married.446