Born on same estate which fell to Colonel Joseph Varnum on division of Samuel Varnum lands with his brothers Thomas and John in 1699. 82 years of age when died, activley engaged upon his farm, reputation of being 'the man who could do the best day's work in town.' Attended, contributed and willed funds to First Congregational Church of Dracut where his wife was a member. Phebe died within 5 hours of Joseph; obituary Lowell Courier.