On 9 Sep 1777 John married Phebe Beard (52948) , daughter of Andrew Beard (45942) (11 Sep 1719-9 Feb 1776) & Elizabeth Nichols (36253) (11 Oct 1719-9 May 1804), in Reading, MA.81 Born on 18 Aug 1752 in Reading, MA.81 Phebe died in Reading, MA, on 14 Feb 1840; she was 87.81 Buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Reading.