On 11 Jan 1747 when Stephen was 20, he married Sarah Hawkins (50745) , daughter of Elijah Hawkins (33625) (12 Sep 1705-11 Sep 1754) & Abigail Vallet (ca 1706-bef Nov 1735), in Glocester, RI.217 Born on 26 Jul 1727 in Glocester, RI. Sarah died on 25 May 1811; she was 83.