Married at Parish Christ Church, Shrewsbury, 23 Jan 1765 to Zelpha Anne Gifford. Had Governor's license for wedding. See note on page 5, of John Gifford's will.
Will dated 18 Aug 1777, Dover Twp, Mommouth Co. Lib. 24, p. 98; proved 27 Aug 1782.
1777, Aug. 18 - Burdg, Joseph, Jr. of Dover Township, Monmouth Co.
Wife, Anne, 3 cows; and my furniture to be devided between her and my daughters, Sarah, Mary, Hannah and Zilpha. Plantation to be rented until my youngest son is of age.
Sons, Nathan and John, to be bound out when they are 14, and they are to have my lands when they are 21. The legacy left to my son, John, by his uncle, John Gifford, to be kept at interest.
Executors- friend, George Parker, and my brother, Jacob.
Witnesses-Richard Lemonyon, Joseph Burdge, Sr., John Woodden.
Inventory Sept. 5, 1777 £219.7.0, made by John Meirs and Joseph Allen. Proved Aug. 27, 1782.