Josiah and Esther were married in a religious ceremony in 1718. They had five sons and a daughter, named Eliazer, Oliver, Ebenezer, Josiah, Phineas and Esther. There are possibly more children.
Left a will dated 29-nov-1769, proved 3-aug-1770. Widow Ester was appointed Executor. He left to her all land, etc. and to no one else because "I have not more than my wife Ester will need for her necessary soport her lifetime"