"Elizabeth Clark of Stratford pet. 27 Aug. 1728 she was married for many years to Isaac Clark of Stratford; for about 4 years last past he has totally neglected her and eloped with Martha Shannon [Sherman] of Stratford who had a child by him about 2 years ago. [Isaac Clark m. (1) 4 Nov. 1702 Elizabeth Sherman, and (2) Sept. 1728, Martha Sherman. The second wife was widow of Ebenezer Sherman and daughter of Zechariah Bostwick.]"