On 26 Mar 1718 when James was 21, he married Sarah Cory (19306) , daughter of William Cory (10654) (ca 1659-14 May 1704) & Martha Cook (6974) (ca 1668-ca 1704), in Portsmouth, RI. Born say 1698 in Portsmouth, RI. Sarah died aft 1745.

Children of James and Sarah (Cory) Strange:
    i. John Strange, b. 30 Dec 1718;
    ii. Mary Strange, b. 3 Dec 1720, m. 26 Nov 1741 Lemuel Jordan;
    iii. Caleb Strange, b. 1 Feb 1721/2;
    iv. Sarah Strange, b. 29 Mar 1725;
    v. Alice Strange, b. 8 Feb 1725/6;
    vi. James Strange, b. 8 Feb 1727/8;
    vii. Ruth Strange, b. 2 Nov 1731;
    viii. Lott Strange, b. 7 Feb 1732/3, m. 16 Feb 1767 Ida Hunt;
    ix. Elizabeth Strange, b. 4 May 1736; and
    x. Benjamin Strange, b. 27 Apr 1740.