Maybe this is just a coincidence with the name Joseph Saunders....

I'm wondering where Joseph is living before 1840?????

Joseph Saunders, 1840 United States Federal Census, Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Granville, Washington, New York, Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1, Free White Persons - Males - 10 thru 14: 2, Free White Persons - Males - 40 thru 49: 1, Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1, Free White Persons - Females - 40 thru 49: 1; Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1, Free White Persons - Under 20: 5, Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2, Total Free White Persons: 7, Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 7.

Joseph Saunders/Sanders married Chloe Cady. Their children were:
Benjamin b. 1827 Vermont
George b.1834 in Granville,NY
Niles b. 1830 Granville,NY
(possible) son named William.
another son & daughter cannot be located.

Any help is appreciated. Thank you.