John, s. Benjamin, and Hanah Vering, Dec. 23, 1674
John Balch, the son of Benjamin Balch of Beverly was maried unto Hanah vering of the same towne, on the twentiethird Day of December, in the year, of our lord one thousand six hundred & seventy four.
John Balch m. 23 Dec 1674 Hannah Veren. They had 14 children and were married 64 years.