On 9 Jan 1773 when Edward was 24, he married Hannah Damon (45579) , daughter of Dr. Edward Damon (26541) (Sep 1706-15 Mar 1800/1) & Elizabeth Smith (7 Dec 1720-12 Dec 1804), in Ware, MA. Born ca 1741 in South Reading, MA. Hannah was baptized in South Reading, MA, on 8 Nov 1741.6