On 11 Nov 1751 when John was 26, he married Marcy Sturtevant (44137) , daughter of Josiah Sturtevant (28267) (ca 1690-17 Feb 1774) & Hannah Church (24426) (22 Oct 1699-14 Mar 1788), in Halifax, MA. Born 12 Jan 1732/3 in Plymouth, MA.63 Marcy died on 15 Feb 1830.