On 12 Jul 1744 when Elihu was 23, he first married
Ruth Perry, daughter of
William Perry (2 Aug 1679-12 Jul 1746) &
Isabelle Getchell (22 Oct 1685-ca 1729), in Dartmouth, MA.
Born 30 Jan 1728/9.368 Ruth, wife of Elihu Akin, daughter of John [blurred] William of Swanzey and Isable. Ruth died bef Apr 1790.