'... he married, 2d, Elizabeth Tilley, Aug. 21, 1653. It is not known to which of the Tilley families she belonged.'
The date was given as the 8th month in the original record - Oct according to old-style dates.
'[torn]mas [footnote: "Thomas" written above in different hand.] Mirrick joyned in marriage to [E]lisabeth Tilley the 21 of the 8 mon: 1653''Thomas Merrick joyned in marriage to Elizabeth Tilly. 21th 8th mon. 1653"
'MIRICK, Thomas (1620-1704) & 2/wf Elizabeth TILLEY; 21 Oct 1653; Springfield'