Joshua Reed, s/o Daniel Reed and Mary Converse, b. Woburn 18 Nov 1734, m. Medford 27 Mar 1755 Sarah Dix. On 23 Apr 1759 Joshua Reed, gentleman, of Medford, was bondsman for Ebenezer Converse as guardian of younger brother James Reed. On 9 Jun 1779 enlisted. On 1 Feb 1786 Sarah Reed, widow of Joshua Reed, dec., designated to receive wages due him from service in Continental Army.