'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.'
'Francis Ball came and entred his intention of maryage with Martha Blackman the 30 day of September 1699 and weare published the Same day'
'BALL, Francis (-1700) & Martha BLACKMAN, m/2 Benjamin STEBBINS; 30 Sep 1699; Springfield'