"Lieut. James2 (Merrick) … Married, 1st, July 30, 1696, Sarah, daughter of Luke Hitchcock, of Springfield; …"
"James Mirick entred his Intention of marriage wth Sarah Hitchcock both of Springfeild on 26th May 1696 and were published on the same day:""James Mirick and Sarah Hitchcock both of Springfeild were Joyned in marriage 30th July 1696"