On 15 Mar 1781 Jacob first married
Elisabeth Hardick (53701) , daughter of
Justus Hardick (37047) (23 Nov 1731-) &
Annatje Helm (ca 1736-), in Claverack, Columbia County, New York. Athens Zion Lutheran Church records: “1781 Septuages, Jacob Carter, son of Jacob, and Liesabet Hardeck, daughter of Justus, in Claverack” Claverack Reformed Church records: "15 Mar 1781 Jacob Carter and Elisabeth Herdick".
Born on 26 May 1761.645 Elisabeth was baptized in St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Churchtown, in 1762.645 __sabeth, daughter of Justus Hartick & Annatge, witnesses Franzis Hartick [Justus’s brother] & Margaretha [K66].