On 19 Apr 1798 when John was 20, he married Relief Sylvester (59237) , daughter of Thomas Sylvester (51079) (26 Nov 1754-Mar 1827) & Relief Jordan (48712) (ca 1750-6 Nov 1831), in the Second Church of Scituate.52 Born on 25 Jul 1773 in Scituate, MA.52 Relief died in Medford, MA, on 15 Jul 1838; she was 64. Marriage intention published on 17 Mar 1798 at Scituate, MA.52