On 1 Oct 1801 when Peleg was 20, he married Marcy James (49204) , daughter of Benjamin James (32076) (23 Feb 1744-23 Mar 1797) & Sarah Holmes (45007) (18 Feb 1751/2-30 Mar 1796), in First Parish Church of Scituate.52 Born on 27 Jul 1778 in Scituate, MA.52 Marcy died in Scituate, MA, on 15 May 1838; she was 59.52

Mercy, widow of Dr. Peleg Ford died age 59 years 9 months 18 days.52