Joseph was the 10th child born to Jonathan Brockway and Phebe Smith. Joseph was b Washington, Oct 30,1776; received from his father the land now occupied by Jonathan Severance. Nothing further is known of his history.

History of Washington, New Hampshire 1768-1886. Compiled by a Committee Chosen by the Town. Printed by the Claremont Manufacturing Co., Claremont, NH 1886....pg 321.