On 8 Feb 1749 when Joseph was 26, he married
Rachel Killam, daughter of
Samuel Killam (ca 1691-13 Feb 1744/5) &
Elizabeth Rose (10 Sep 1694-), in Preston, CT.
Born on 24 Nov 1730 in Preston, CT. Rachel died in Preston, CT, on 19 May 1809; she was 78.