m. 20 Dec 1820 Belmont Co., PA
Spouse: Mary Jones
Mary's father or grandfather crossed the Delaware with George Washington (famous painting).

Father: Thomas Dickerson
Mother: Mary Curry Dickerson

Joseph and Mary's Children:
Joshua, Rebecca, Mary Jane, Baruch, Hannah, Thomas, Joseph, Susanna, John Allen, James W., Samuel M.

Many thought that when Thomas Dickerson was gone, the old church should be abandoned. Instead, the work fell on the shoulders of his son Joseph. The second church was built in 1854. This brought new life to the church and an increase in membership. The men were loyal to their church and loyal to their country in the Civil War. 28 men of the congregation were in the Civil War. Within a one and a fourth mile circle of the church, 38 entered the service. It was said that the Dickerson neighborhood furnished more soldiers to the square inch than any other country place in the county or state.

Joseph Dickerson was connected with the church for 54 years. He was a man of strong faith and prayer. He was a student of the scriptures and was always able to give a scriptural answer to those seeking his counsel. He was a peacemaker and lived in peace with all men. He was cheerful. He was highly esteemed.

The third church (the present building) was built in 1888. It was dedicated in October with special services. Singing in the choir were Ira Dickerson, E. B. Dickerson, R. B. Greene, Theodore Dickerson, Preston Dickerson, S. E. Dickerson, Amanda Green, Lillian Dickerson, Ella Dickerson, Rachel Dickerson, and others. The second building, frame, was moved off the foundation in 1887 and the new one built on the old foundation. It was built for a cost of three thousand dollars, of which Colonel J. T. Holmes of Columbus gave $1,000. Samuel M. Dickerson was the leading trustee at the time.