John married Sally Richards on 9 Mar 1817. Sally (daughter of Deacon Jonathan Richards, Sr. and Sarah Avery) was born on 9 Aug 1794; died on 4 Dec 1832. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Caroline Child was born on 15 Jan 1818; died on 26 Jul 1840.
2. Esther Maria Child was born on 12 May 1819.
3. Jonathan Avery Child was born on 29 Jan 1821.
4. John Weld Child was born on 6 Jun 1823; died on 30 Jul 1840.
5. Edward Augustus Child was born on 28 Feb 1825.
6. Sarah Richards Child was born on 24 Oct 1827.
7. Stephen Child was born on 5 Oct 1832; died on 5 Oct 1832.