On 11 Feb 1759 when Samuel was 17, he first married
Rhoda Johnson (52355) , daughter of
Dea. Isaac Johnson (35559) (21 Feb 1696-29 Apr 1779) &
Sarah Osborn (48129) (May 1702-16 Nov 1766).
Born ca 1742 in Wallingford, CT.55 Rhoda died in North Branford, CT on 4 Jul 1772.55 Buried in Graveyard, Northford.