Born c1826 in Bristol, he was the son of Samuel Marsh I and the brother of George Marsh (41C).
| 1841 | Water Lane, Temple parish (15), living with his parents Samuel Marsh I and Ann (41C). |
| 1842 | 1 Aug. Shim Lane, Bedminster, the son of Samuel Marsh, potter, he married Caroline Crew of Shim Lane, the daughter of Samuel Crew, accountant (JBPR). |
| 1845 | 9 Nov. Possible the Joseph Marsh in Temple parish on the baptism of his daughter Prudence. Wife Sarah (TPR). |