On 30 Nov 1774 when Joseph was 31, he married Elizabeth Brooks (46900) , daughter of John Brooks (28454) (14 Jan 1709-) & Parnee Houghton (57452) (14 Apr 1730-25 Jan 1816). Born on 12 Mar 1756 in Lancaster, MA. Elizabeth died in Heath, Franklin County, Massachusetts, on 29 Nov 1802; she was 46.