On 1 Oct 1809 when William was 24, he married Lucy Ford (57303) , daughter of Michael Ford (48252) (20 Feb 1747-1807) & Rhoda Copeland (44686) (22 Apr 1745-4 Nov 1838), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born on 26 Oct 1782 in Scituate, MA.52 Marriage intention published on 2 Sep 1809 at Scituate, MA.52

William and Lucy were first cousins; his father and her mother were siblings.