... On the 15th of September, 1719, he married Hannah Arnold, born December 20, 1695, the only child of Barachiah Arnold, of Boston.
Her father had died in 1703, and her mother (Abigail, daughter of Deacon Theophilus Frary), who survived until 1725, seems to have accumulated a considerable property by shop-keeping; the Boylston Market (corner of Washington and Boylston Streets, Boston) was built on land brought by Hannah Welles to her husband. ...
His wife died in Boston, “after a long indisposition,” October 14, 1765, in her 70th year.
His two sons, Samuel and Arnold, graduated at Harvard College, in 1744 and 1745, respectively, standing at the head of their classes in the order of family rank, and leaving families who have maintained a distinguished position in society. His only daughter died without issue. ...
