On 13 Jan 1798 when Joseph was 24, he married Polly Camp (48393) , daughter of Rev. Job Camp (48354) (16 Nov 1747-17 Jan 1822) & Anna Oviatt (30841) (17 Jan 1749/50-25 Nov 1825). Born on 12 Dec 1776 in New Milford, CT.64 Polly died in Middletown, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, on 27 Apr 1864; she was 87.