In Apr 1770 Elizabeth married Capt. Joshua Rathbone (60589) , son of Rev. Valentine Wightman Rathbone (50481) (23 Dec 1724-10 Apr 1813) & Tabitha Brown (51002) (23 Nov 1727-ca 1810), in Newport, RI. Born on 21 Jun 1746 in Stonington, CT.389 Joshua died in Newport, RI, on 5 Sep 1799; he was 53.389 Occupation: sea captain.

From the Rathbone Genealogy:389
    “Joshua was a sea captain in the employ of Gibbs & Chamerey, merchants of Newport, R.I, for whom he sailed for many years, being tired of the sea and having saved some money he determined to purchase a farm and retire from sea service. He was taken suddenly sick and died after a short illness, Sept.. 5, 1799.”