On Dec. 1, 1853, John Foster married Mary Jane Young. Both resided in New Salem. John was 34, born in Lunenburg, a farmer, parents Richard & Sally Foster. Mary was 19, born in Holliston, parents Samuel & C.M. Young. First marriage for both. Performed by Alphons Harding, Clergyman. [vol. 69, p. 336, no. 12]