On 13 Jul 1730 when Joseph was 45, he second married
Mary Benedict, daughter of
Ens. Thomas Benedict (5 Dec 1670-10 May 1743) &
Rachel Smith (ca 1672-9 Jun 17[37]), in Wallingford, CT.
90 Born 4 Dec 169? in Norwalk, CT.55 Mary died in Wallingford, CT 10 Feb 1748/9.90
Children of Isaac and Mary (Benedict) Royce, born at Wallingford:
i. Ezra Royce, b. 21 Dec 1714, d. 4 May 1729 at Wallingford;
ii. Joash Royce, b. 10 Nov 1716, m. at Wallingford 10 Nov 1739 Eunice Alling (dau. of James & Abigail (Peck) Alling), removed to Nine Partners, NY;
iii. Phebe Royce, b. 10 Oct 1718, m. Abner Hoyt of Norwalk, CT, and Salem, NY;
iv. Asa Royce, b. 22 Mar 1723, d. 1775 at Sharon, Lieut., m. at Wallingfrod 25 Nov 1746 Anna Royce (b. 23 Jul 1727 at Wallingford, dau. of Ezekiel & Abigail (Alling) Royce); and
v. Isaac Royce, b. 9 Apr 1729, d. 30 Jul 1762 at Wallingford, m. there 6 Apr 1758 Hannah Penfield (dau. of Nathaniel & Hannah (Cole) Penfield).55