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Today we have a rather odd picture. This is Julius Johannsen, in Lakeview Cemetery, Port Clinton, Ohio. Behind him you see a very cool car and Mathew's Boat Company. Julius is at the headstone of his wife, Caroline Japsen.

Timeframe: Caroline died April 19, 1933 at her home on Sixth Street. She was buried April 22nd so I assume it was right around that time.

Where It Fits: Julius & Caroline are the children of Wilhelm Johannsen & Marie Christiansen and Niels Carsten Japsen & Maria Lorenzen. Julius & Caroline are the parents of William, Marie, Adele, August, John, Nelson, Lilly, Paul and Lawrence.

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Julius Johannsen & Caroline Japsen

This is Julius & Caroline (Japsen) Johannsen. Both were born in Germany. Julius came to the United States in January of 1871 with his parents and younger brother. In 1883 Julius went home for a visit and returned with Caroline and her mother, Maria. After arriving in Port Clinton Caroline wasn't so sure she wanted to marry Julius so he arranged for Maria & Caroline to stay in the hotel. After Caroline "dated" around a little, including entertaining Mr. Magruder for a while, she decided Julius was the one and they were married October 30, 1884. At least that is how the story goes. Whatever happened before the marriage the couple had nine children and 18 or so grandchildren.

Timeframe: On or about October 30, 1884.

Where It Fits: Julius and Caroline are the parents of William, Marie, Adele, August, John, Nelson, Lilly, Paul & Lorenz. Lorenz is the father of James & Joyce.