'Children [of James Blackman] [by second wife], recorded at Stratford: ...Martha, b. abt. 1676, d. at West Springfield, 18 Aug. 1746 in 70 yr.; m. (1) Francis Ball; m. (2) (rec. Springfield) 8 May 1701, Benjamin Stebbins.'
'Benjamin Stebbins & Widow Martha Ball both of Springfield were maryed May. 8th 1701'