In 1849 Francis married Hannah Barker Briggs (65132) , daughter of Cushing Otis Briggs (60785) (25 Feb 1787-10 Mar 1861) & Mercy Little Thomas (63784) (25 Sep 1791-Aug 1862), in Boston, MA.42 Born on 8 Jun 1819 in Scituate, MA.52 At the age of 11, Hannah Barker was baptized in Trinitarian Congregational Church, on 15 May 1831.52 Occupation: teacher. Marriage intention published on 13 Apr 1849 at South Scituate (Norwell), MA.52

After attending the public schools of the town she went to Barre, MA, where by further study and advanced courses she prepared for teaching. In 1844 she taught the school in Greenbush Village, Scituate.42