On 4 Oct 1762 when Reuben was 21, he married Ruth Nelson (43916) , daughter of Dr. Philip Nelson (19 Apr 1690-4 Jun 1789) & Sarah Younglove (24165) (9 Jul 1715-30 Apr 1804). Born on 23 Oct 1744 in Suffield, CT. Ruth died in Litchfield, Herkimer County, New York, on 15 Nov 1815; she was 71. Buried in Crane’s Corners Cemetery.