On 11 Apr 1754 when Alathea was 18, she first married
Ebenezer Joyce (46806) , son of
John Joyce (28355) (2 Oct 1702-29 Nov 1762) &
Abigail Ford (34484) (4 [some month] 1701-aft 17 Jan 1762), in Marshfield, MA.
Born on 6 Dec 1729 in Marshfield, MA.60 “[worn] the son of John Joyce and Abigale his wife was borne December the 6: 1729”. Ebenezer died in Marshfield, MA, on 3 Jun 1777; he was 47. Marriage intention published on 11 Mar 1754 at Marshfield, MA.