On 10 Mar 1763 when Elisha was 36, he first married Susanna Strong (45835) , daughter of Dea. Samuel Strong (26885) (11 Feb 1711/2-4 Sep 1795) & Susanna Brace (-6 May 1796), in Farmington, CT. Born ca 1742. Susanna died in Bethlehem, CT on 6 May 1796.

Elisha second married Eunice Botsford (58934) , daughter of Samuel Botsford (48153) (ca 1702-1783) & Hannah Prindle (48155) (4 Dec 1700-ca 1784). Born on 26 Apr 1739 in Derby, CT. Eunice died in Seymour, CT, on 27 Jan 1811; she was 71.

Jabez and Eunicce were both of Derby when they married. They were married by Rev. Daniel Humphry.250