On 8 Dec 1785 when John was 24, he married
Jerusha Parker (53049) , daughter of
Daniel Parker (36367) (11 Mar 1725-6 Feb 1807) &
Sarah Parker (46654) (19 Dec 1728-28 Jun 1773), in Reading, MA.
Born on 7 Jul 1765 in Reading, MA.81 Jerusha died in Reading, MA, on 2 Aug 1821; she was 56. Buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Reading.
Deaths Registers in the Town of Reading
Jerusha Nichols, died 2 Aug 1851 age 86 years 0 months 26 days at Reading, widow, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Parker, of old age.