Joseph married Gertrude Johanning on 18 Apr 1871 in Saint Mary's of the Immaculate Conception Church, Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA. Gertrude (daughter of Joseph Wilhelm Johanning and Maria Anna Arch) was born on 3 Jul 1853 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA; died in in Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Amelia Michel was born on 28 Jan 1872 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA.
2. Anna Michel was born on 9 Jan 1873 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA.
3. Henry Michel was born on 23 Dec 1873 in Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio, USA; was christened on 25 Dec 1873 in Fulda, Enoch Township, Noble County, Ohio, USA.
4. Elizabeth Michel was born on 24 Feb 1875 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA; died on 24 Aug 1875 in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, USA.