In January 1901 he was living in 8 High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire789.
In April 1901 he was lodging in the household of his parents-in-law, Josiah and Julia Perry, in Blackmore, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire782.

Joseph Wilson Maddocks, a bachelor aged 21 whose occupation was hair dresser, married Annie Perry, a spinster aged 21. The groom's address was 8 High Street, Bromsgrove and the bride's address was Blackmoor, Bromsgrove. The groom's father was Charles Maddocks and his occupation was railway engine driver. The bride's father was Josiah Perry and his occupation was nail maker. The marriage was performed at the Hephzibah Chapel, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Primitive Methodists by certificate. The ceremony was performed by William Evans, Minister and George Gray, Registrar. The bride and groom both signed. The marriage was witnessed by Charles Maddocks (signed) and Mary Maddocks (signed)789.