On 13 Feb 1823 when Nathan was 27, he married Esther Joyce (62727) , daughter of Samuel Joyce (58494) (25 Dec 1767-5 Apr 1841) & Elizabeth Hatch Oakman (54297) (28 Jun 1765-18 Nov 1849), in Marshfield, MA. Born on 10 Aug 1796 in Marshfield, MA.60 Esther was baptized on 9 Oct 1795. Esther died in Marshfield, MA, on 31 Jul 1881; she was 84.