On 15 Dec 1803 when Peter was 26, he married
Ruth Fain, daughter of
John Fain (17 Aug 1755-8 Aug 1788) &
Nancy Agnes McMahon (16 Aug 1763-18 Mar 1842), in Greene County, Tennessee.
Born on 23 Jan 1784 in Tennessee. Ruth died in Greene County, Tennessee, on 23 Jul 1853; she was 69.