Married Ann in England on 11 August 1829. Arrived with his brother John Wall Hardey. Had Perth Town Lot W84 in 1833. Was allotted 16,342 acres Avon District with his brother and 204½ acres on theSwan at 'Peninsula Farm'. He later bought another 2000 acres. Joseph built 3 houses at Tranby - the first two being damaged by floods. Set up a farm and had other business interests. He was a lay preacher and spokesman for the Methodists until the arrival of the elder Bernard Clarkson. Ann died 16 May 1874 at Perth and Joseph died on 6 September 1875.