Captain Joseph Hale m. 15 Nov 1693 Mary Watson, d/o William Watson and Sarah Perley of Boxford. Deed 13 Nov 1693, from mother Mary, 286 acres "he to come into immediate possession .. provided he should marry Mary, daughter of William Watson". Deed 17 Feb 1703, from William Watson, 60 acres, "he received one-half of the same when married said Watson's daughter Mary".