On 18 Nov 1775 when William was 25, he married
Ruth Carter (43927) , daughter of
Thomas Carter (24193) (30 Apr 1716-2 Mar 1802) &
Betty Sawyer (25 Feb 1721/2-9 Jul 1807), in Leominster, MA.
Born on 21 Dec 1756 in Leominster, MA. Ruth died in Leominster, MA, on 4 Nov 1811; she was 54. Buried in Pine Grove Cemetery, Leominster. Marriage intention published on 7 Nov 1775 at Lunenburg, MA.
William was of Leominster and Ruth of Lunenburg when they married.