On 8 Jul 1823 when Joshua was 58, he second married
Ruth Sanderson, daughter of
Isaac Sanderson (2 Jun 1738-27 Mar 1814) &
Elizabeth Peabody (5 Jan 1743/4-7 Feb 1821), in Lunenburg, MA.
Born on 29 Apr 1779 in Lunenburg, MA. Ruth died in Fitchburg, MA, on 17 May 1863; she was 84. Marriage intention published on 20 Jun 1823 at Lunenburg, MA.
Ruth’s marrige to John Lane may have been annulled since in the next year of her marriage intention she still had her maiden name.