Born ca. 1864 in [Dover Hundred], Kent Co., Delaware

Joseph's age in the census records: in 1880, age 16.
In 1880 Joseph resided in the household of Joseph C and Margaret A (Carney) Mosley. He was reported to be their nephew.

1880 - U.S. Census, Delaware, Kent Co., Milford Hundred, E.D. 38, Page No. 58 [=184A], 587-595, 24 Jun 1880