On 10 Jan 1785 when Joseph was 17, he married
Priscilla Litchfield (55875) , daughter of
Nathaniel Litchfield (40885) (5 Dec 1727-1789) &
Priscilla Nash (51178) (11 Jun 1729-), in Freeport, Cumberland County, Maine.
Born on 25 May 1759 in Scituate, MA.52 At the age of 6, Priscilla was baptized in First Parish Church of Scituate, on 6 Oct 1765.52