On 9 Jan 1770 Josiah married
Parnee Brooks (46898) , daughter of
John Brooks (28454) (14 Jan 1709-) &
Parnee Houghton (57452) (14 Apr 1730-25 Jan 1816), in Lancaster, MA.
Born 18 Feb 1750/1 in Lancaster, MA. Parnee died in Charlemont, Franklin County, Massachusetts on 21 Mar 1784.