On 28 Nov 1717 when Joseph was 23, he married
Abigail Stearns, daughter of
Samuel Stearns (20 Jan 1667-19 Nov 1721) &
Phebe Waite (26 Jul 1676-), in Concord, MA.
Born on 18 Feb 1700 in Lexington, MA.260 Abigail died in Acton, MA, on 20 Aug 1757; she was 57.