On 3 Feb 1731 Peleg married Bathsheba Sherman (42789) , daughter of Samuel Sherman (32771) (15 Oct 1672-) & Sarah Pearce (22840) (ca 1676-), in Portsmouth, RI.322 Peleg Shearman Jr and Bathsheba Shearman were married by William Sanford, Justice, 3 Feb 1731. Born on 15 Apr 1709 in Swansea, Bristol County, Massachusetts.

Peleg and Bathsheba were first cousins. Their fathers were brothers.

Children of Peleg and Bathsheba (Sherman) Sherman, born at Portsmouth:
    i. Parker Sherman, b. 14 Oct 1734;
    ii. Merebah Sherman, b. 15 Aug 1737;
    iii. Grizzell Sherman, b. 17 Jul 1739; and
    iv. Isabel Sherman, b. 20 Jun 1741.322