On 20 Mar 1783 when Josiah was 28, he married
Ruth Reed (56669) , daughter of
Daniel Reed (64150) (10 Nov 1729-) &
Mary Turner (43085) (27 Feb 1731/2-16 Dec 1763), in Abington, MA.
Born on 18 Oct 1756 in Abington, MA. Ruth died in Abington, MA, on 23 Mar 1827; she was 70.