On 7 Apr 1786 when Reuben was 23, he married Abigail Ruggles (52303) , daughter of William Ruggles (39301) (30 Apr 1733-18 Mar 1788) & Abigail Walker (35484) (27 May 1741-17 Oct 1801), in Leominster, MA. Born on 5 Mar 1769 in Waltham, MA.30 Abigail died on 15 Nov 1803; she was 34.502