Details of Joseph's birth are not known.

Joseph married Mary Ambrose in 1874 in West Derby Registration District, Lancashire.

He had the following children from his marriage to Mary Ambrose:

- William J. Davies	born around 1875 in Everton, Lancashire.
- Gertrude M. Davies	born around 1877 in Everton, Lancashire.
- Mary E. Davies	born around 1878 in Everton, Lancashire.

Details of Joseph's occupation are not known.