On 22 Dec 1752 when John was 20, he married Abiah Phelps (41448) , daughter of Capt. Ichabod Phelps (21805) (3 Apr 1708-5 Jan 1794) & Martha Tillotson (38348) (16 May 1715-3 Feb 1786), in Hebron, CT. Born 21 Feb 1736/7 in Hebron, CT.116 Abiah died in Hebron, CT on 23 Jun 1804. Buried in Gilead Cemetery, Hebron.