On 24 Nov 1778 when Nathan was 22, he married Sarah Eames in Wilmington, MA.399 Born in Wilmington, MA.

Children of Nathan and Sarah (Eames) Beard, born at Wilmington:399
    i. Lydia Beard, b. 10 Dec 1778;
    ii. Sarah Beard, b. 9 Sep 1781;
    iii. Lucy Beard, b. 19 Aau 1783; and
    iv. John Beard, b. 4 May 1786.

On 23 Jun 1780 when Ruth was 21, she married Amos Blodgett in Wilmington, MA.399

Amos, of Woburn. Which Ruth Beard did Amos marry? Ruth, bp. 8 Feb 1756, dau of Jacob & Abigail Beard, or Ruth, b. 9 Nov 1758, dau. of Nathan & Mary (Flagg) Beard? The Wilmington Vital Records399 say Amos and Ruth were both of Wilmington.

On 12 Sep 1787 when Abel was 23, he married Mary Boutwell (49417) , daughter of Jonathan Boutwell (32442) (17 Aug 1738-9 Dec 1809) & Abigail Eames (58521) (ca Nov 1743-13 Jan 1824), in Wilmington, MA.399 Born on 15 Aug 1769 in Wilmington, MA.

Mary, also called Molly, Boutwell.

Children of Abel and Mary (Boutwell) Beard include:
    i. Abel Beard, 7 Feb 1788 at Wilmington.399