On 7 Nov 1824 when David was 46, he married Matilda Cushing (63627) , daughter of Joseph Cushing (57403) (12 Mar 1768-10 May 1844) & Desire Bowker (12 Oct 1769-19 Sep 1867), in Scituate, MA.52 Born on 29 Nov 1801 in Scituate, MA.52 At the age of 1, Matilda was baptized in the Second Church of Scituate, on 9 Oct 1803.52 Matilda died in Hingham, MA, on 18 Aug 1884; she was 82.