On 22 Feb 1802 when James was 28, he married
Desire Otis (55002) , daughter of
Capt. Noah Otis (45731) (ca 1734-22 Dec 1798) &
Phebe Cushing (39115) (15 Apr 1738-30 Mar 1805), in First Parish Church of Scituate.
52 Born on 30 Jul 1779 in Scituate, MA.52 Desire died in Scituate, MA, on 27 Sep 1842; she was 63.52