On 18 Apr 1769 when Joseph was 23, he married
Bethia Cushing (51360) , daughter of
Joshua Cushing (35268) (10 Dec 1706-ca 1749) &
Bethia Sprague (34194) (ca 1710/1-), in Duxbury, MA.
Born on 20 Oct 1742 in Kingston, MA.2 Bethia died in Duxbury, MA, on 14 Oct 1801; she was 58.