On 13 Jun 1784 when James was 27, he married Mary Richmond (45271) , daughter of Ephraim Richmond (56030) (5 May 1723-bef 18 May 1804) & Elizabeth Cook (25977) (ca 1725-Apr 1797), in Little Compton, RI.271 James Tompkins, son of Joseph and Martha, deceased, & Mary Richmond, dau. of Ephraim, deceased, and Elizabeth, were married by Rev. Jonathan Ellis. Born on 22 Sep 1765 in Little Compton, RI.271 Mary died in Little Compton, RI, on 20 Jun 1847; she was 81.271