On 30 Dec 1798 when Benjamin was 30, he married Esther Beard (58092) , daughter of Isaac Beard (45951) (1735-11 Oct 1805) & Rebecca Jaquith (49405) (6 Jul 1740-), in Billerica, MA. Born on 15 Feb 1769 in Wilmington, MA.399 Esther died in Billerica, MA, on 23 Aug 1846; she was 77.