On 23 May 1843 John married Mary Damon (60877) , daughter of Joseph Damon (50833) (27 Jun 1759-17 Feb 1843) & Patience Richardson (57205) (27 Oct 1759-9 Feb 1821), in Reading, MA. Born on 27 Feb 1800 in Reading, MA. Mary died in Reading, MA, on 24 Aug 1874; she was 74.