Joseph Torrey, s/o William Torrey and Susannah Giddings, b. abt. 1727, d. Mendon 29 Nov 1760, m. 6 Sep 1752 Deborah Holbrook. Administration on estate of Joseph Torrey yeoman of Mendon granted 11 May 1761 to widow Deborah. The father, William Torrey, appointed guardian of children in 1762: William aged 7, Martha aged 8, Mary aged 5 and Deborah aged 4. Will of the father, William Torrey, dated 18 Dec 1778 mentions grandson William Torrey, granddaughters Martha Hull and Deborah Torrey.