On 4 Jul 1733 Joseph first married 
Deborah Joslin (45106) , daughter of 
Capt. Peter Joslin (2 Dec 1665-18 Apr 1759) & 
Johannah Whitcomb (25824) (8 Mar 1674-24 Sep 1717), in Lancaster, MA.
 Born ca 1708 in Lancaster, MA. Deborah was baptized in Lancaster, MA, on 31 Oct 1708. Deborah died in Lancaster, MA on 20 Apr 1773.