On 15 Dec 1785 when Joel was 25, he married Mary Smead, daughter of David Smead (1732-10 Dec 1806) & Mary Hastings (ca 1735-3 Feb 1820).161 Born on 22 Mar 1763.161
41897.Selah Allen. Born on 22 Sep 1762.161 Selah died ca 1837.161
On 27 Nov 1788 when Selah was 26, he first married Thankful Allen (41914) , daughter of David Allen (22087) (2 Oct 1731-24 Aug 1791) & Joanna Severance (48911) (13 Sep 1743-4 Apr 1799).161 Born on 16 Apr 1767.161 Thankful died on 15 Jun 1801; she was 34.161
Thankful and Selah were first cousins; their fathers were brothers.
(Int.) 15 Oct 1804 Selah second married Electa Wells, daughter of Eleazer Wells (23 Sep 1728-15 Jun 1805) & Hannah Corse (ca 1732-17 Jan 1805).161 Born on 14 Jul 1769.161
41898.Elijah Allen.
On 29 May 1787 Elijah married Eunice Smead, daughter of Jonathan Smead (5 Apr 1735-1 Apr 1814) & Rosanna Patterson (ca 1734-31 Oct 1802).161 Born on 25 Sep 1768.161