On 23 Sep 1756 Rhoda married John Shepard (48900) , son of John Shepard (31684) (26 Oct 1708-7 Apr 1785) & Mary Pierson (26 Oct 1712-1790), in Newtown, CT. Born ca 1737 in Milford, CT. John was baptized in Milford, CT, on 8 May 1737. John died in Newtown, CT on 21 Dec 1821.