On 31 Oct 1785 when Samuel was 22, he married Chloe Dix (60862) , daughter of Capt. John Dix (50806) (22 Jul 1734-23 Aug 1806) & Mary (-2 Apr 1801), in Townsend, MA.81 Born on 3 Oct 1765 in Reading, MA.81

Samuel and Chloe were first cousins; their fathers were brothers.