On 30 May 1776 when Stephen was 33, he married
Silence Ward (56823) , daughter of
Josiah Ward (43424) (2 Jun 1713-8 Oct 1750) &
Deborah Sheffield (ca 1734-), in Conway, Franklin County, Massachusetts.
Born on 28 Jan 1750 in Newton, MA. Silence died in Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, on 17 Mar 1830; she was 80.