On 9 Feb 1812 Joel married Abigail P. Holden (57978) , daughter of Nathan Holden (45906) (2 Mar 1758-10 Sep 1808) & Abigail Whiting (11 Oct 1763-2 Apr 1851).155 Born on 30 Dec 1789 in Petersham, Worcester County, Massachusetts.155 Abigail P. died in Barre, MA, on 8 Jun 1842; she was 52.155