Joseph Preble Jr. was born about 1691 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. He signed a will on 24 Apr 1732. He died on 28 Apr 1732 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts in his 41st year. Preble Genealogy has 25 April 1732. His estate was probated on 10 May 1732. He was a merchant. He married first Bethiah Paine before 1714.

Bethiah Paine was born about 1695. She died on 19 May 1724 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts. Children were:

i. Hannah Preble.
ii. Mary Preble was born on 1 Mar 1715/16 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
iii. Nehemiah Preble was born on 16 Mar 1717/18 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
iv. Elizabeth Preble was born on 23 Dec 1719 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.
v. Bethiah Preble was born on 8 Feb 1722/23 in York, York Co., Province of Maine, Massachusetts.