Born near Louisbourg, Nova Scotia of Mi'kmaq origin, he was adopted by Abenaki people, who took him to St. Francis (today's Odanak).
[1][2] During the American Revolutionary War, Joe again served under Jacob Bayley and later under Moses Hazen.
These were John McDonald of Hyde Park, Timothy Hinman of Derby, and Frye Bayley of Newbury.
[3] Joe died on February 19, 1819, after he fell and was injured by the severe cold.
His burial was paid for by Frye Bayley, and he was given a military style funeral.