On 26 Dec 1759 when Joseph was 23, he married
Esther Pierce (43375) , daughter of
Thomas Pierce (40601) (30 Oct 1707-19 May 1790) &
Hannah Thompson (23599) (21 Jan 1705-14 Aug 1767), in Wilmington, MA.
399 Born on 27 Aug 1741 in Wilmington, MA. Esther died in Wilmington, MA, on 6 Sep 1821; she was 80. Buried in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.
Hannah married Joseph Harnden first, then Samuel Eames.
Esther died age 80.399
Headstone inscription:
My saviour calls and I must go,
And leave you here my friends below,
But soon my God will call for thee,
Prepare for death and follow me.