On 14 Feb 1755 when Joseph was 31, he married Bradbury Hatch (45041) , daughter of Edmund Hatch (25730) (10 Jul 1705-16 Oct 1760) & Reliance Crowell (34119) (2 Jan 1699-7 Feb 1772), in Marshfield, MA. Born on 24 Aug 1735. Bradbury died in Marshfield, MA, on 11 Jun 1807; she was 71.