Josiah married Ruth A. Whitney on 30 Nov 1870 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA. Ruth (daughter of Charles Whitney, Jr. and Martha G. Collins) was born about 7 Oct 1845 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Oct 1886 in North Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Eliza Converse was born on 14 May 1872 in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
2. Martha Alice Converse was born on 6 Oct 1873 in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
3. Lorenzo Converse was born on 29 Dec 1875 in New Braintree, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
4. Jane Ruth Converse was born on 23 Sep 1877 in New Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
5. Inez Whitney Converse was born on 13 Jul 1879 in New Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.
6. Maxcy Charles Converse was born on 24 Oct 1885 in New Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA; died on 2 Jun 1958 in North Brookfield, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.