On 16 Jan 1754 when Joseph was 21, he married Judith Damon (31325) , daughter of Ichabod Damon (14079) (26 Jun 1690-ca 1760) & Judith Peaks (20 May 1698-), in First Parish Church of Scituate.52 Born ca Oct 1727 in Scituate, MA. Judith was baptized in First Parish Church of Scituate, on 12 Jul 1730.52 Judith died in Duxbury, MA on 6 May 1773.189 Marriage intention published on 1 Dec 1753 at Scituate, MA.52