On 27 Sep 1778 when Joseph was 22, he married
Desire Nash (59248) , daughter of
Joseph Nash (51180) (11 Feb 1732-bef May 1781) &
Thankful Hammond (48718) (13 Aug 1738-19 Jan 1806), in First Parish Church of Scituate.
52 Born ca 1758 in Scituate, MA. Desire was baptized in Scituate, MA, on 5 Mar 1758.52 Desire died in Scituate, MA on 20 Oct 1804.52 Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Scituate Center. Marriage intention published on 19 Jul 1778 at Scituate, MA.
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