Joseph married Mary Forshaw on 23 Jun 1806 in St Mary the Virgin, Rufford. Mary (daughter of Daniel Forshaw and Margaret Leyland) was born in 1781 in Rufford. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. William Eccleston was born in 1807 in Lathom; died on 28 Dec 1849 in Pitt Street, Wigan; was buried on 30 Dec 1849 in St David, Haigh.
2. Daniel Eccleston was born on 28 Feb 1809 in Newburgh.
3. Richard Eccleston was born on 1 Jan 1811 in Newburgh.
4. Thomas Eccleston was born on 14 Apr 1813 in Newburgh.
5. Margaret Eccleston was born on 14 Sep 1815 in Upholland.
6. Elizabeth Eccleston was born in 1818 in Wigan.
7. Mary Eccleston was born on 10 Nov 1820 in Upholland.
8. Jane Eccleston was born on 6 Jun 1823 in Upholland.
9. Ellen Eccleston was born on 2 Nov 1825 in Blackrod.
10. Ann Eccleston was born on 1 Mar 1828 in Blackrod.

William married Margaret Wignall on 19 May 1776 in St Michael and All Angels, Croston. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]