On 18 May 1779 when David was 21, he first married
Sarah Gill (49462) , daughter of
Thomas Gill (52198) (25 Mar 1733-20 Sep 1812) &
Mary Humphrey (32587) (24 Feb 1733/4-), in Hingham, MA.
45 Born ca 1759 in Hingham, MA. Sarah was baptized in Hingham, MA, on 21 Jun 1759.45 Sarah died in Hingham, MA on 14 Oct 1788.45
Sarah, dau. of Thomas & Mary (Humphrey) Gill.45
Children of David and Sarah (Gill) Hersey, born at Hingham:
i. David Hersey, b. 6 Sep 1779;
ii. Sally Hersey, b. 17 Mar 1781;
iii. Nancy Hersey, b. 15 Jul 1784, d. 18 Aug 1788; and
iv. Sukey, b. 26 Jun 1786.45