On 7 Mar 1764 when Lydia was 22, she married Benjamin Alling (36783) , son of Nathan Alling (17758) (8 Mar 1695/6-24 Oct 1774) & Hannah Todd (18836) (20 Feb 1702-26 Oct 1771), in Second Congregational Society, New Haven.56,55 Born on 1 May 1736 in New Haven, CT.56 Benjamin was baptized in First Congregational Society, New Haven, on 13 Jun 1736.55

Benjamin settled in Woodbury, CT, in 1765.6