Ruth married Aaron Durfee (57721) , son of Joseph Durfee (45672) (27 Apr 1750-10 Dec 1841) & Elizabeth Turner (ca 1754-19 May 1817). Born on 17 Dec 1789 in Tiverton, RI.374 Aaron died in Red Bud, Randolf County, Illinois, on 1 Aug 1861; he was 71.

On 17 Jul 1812 when Perry was 20, he first married Clarinda Durfee (57722) , daughter of Benjamin Durfee (45673) (May 1754-4 Jun 1840) & Sarah Borden (59664) (ca 1753-7 Jan 1812), in Fall River, MA. Born on 4 Dec 1786 in Freetown, MA. Clarinda died in Fall River, MA in Jun 1815.

On 23 Sep 1816 when Perry was 24, he second married Lydia Gifford (59126) , daughter of Elihu Gifford (48519) (29 Dec 1758-) & Patience Cornell (25 Jun 1762-). Born on 17 Nov 1793. Lydia died on 1 Apr 1885; she was 91.

Lydia was buried at the Quaker cemetery.

Perry and Lydia Gifford had children born at Tiverton:374
    i. Cariolunes Cook, b. 12 Jun 1817;
    ii. John P. Cook, b. 31 Jan 1820, d. 18 Nov 1839;
    iii. Alexander O. Cook, b. 20 May 1827;
    iv. William H. Cook, b. 14 Jun 1830, d. 23 Aug 1832; and
    v. Clarrissa Cook, b. 18 Oct 1834.