On 24 Jul 1859 when Nephi was 21, he married
Elizabeth Payne, daughter of
Samuel Payne (24 Jul 1814-) &
Mary Barnes (16 Jul 1815-), in Brigham City, Box Elder, Utah.
Born on 30 May 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. Elizabeth died in Lewiston, Cache County, Utah, on 18 Apr 1919; she was 74.