Joseph married Drusilla Taylor on 30 Apr 1827 in St John the Baptist, Wakefield. Drusilla (daughter of Joshua Taylor) was born in 1804 in East Ardsley, nr Wakefield; died on 20 Sep 1856 in Goole; was buried on 24 Sep 1856 in St John the Evangelist, Goole. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Joseph Hirst was born in 1827 in Wakefield.
2. Ann Hirst was born in 1829 in Kirkgate, Wakefield.
3. Robert Hirst was born in 1831 in Kirkgate, Wakefield.
4. James Hirst was born in 1833 in Kirkgate, Wakefield.
5. John Hirst was born in 1835 in Wakefield.
6. George Hirst was born in 1837 in Wakefield.
7. Harriet Hirst was born in 1839 in Wakefield.
8. Joshua Hirst was born in 1841 in Goole.
9. Edward Hirst was born in 1843 in Goole.
10. Mary Ann Hirst was born in 1849 in Goole.