Franz Josef NIeland (1882-1972), also known as Josef
Nieland, was the eldest son of John Gerhard NIeland (1840-1919)
and his second wife, Johanna Aloysia Holtwick (1846-1895). He
was born in Ramsdorf, Kreis Borken, Westpfalia on June 19, 1882.
On October 27, 1908, Josef married Antonette Rommeswinkel
(1888-1945). Together they had 15 children. Josef Nieland died
on October 25, 1972.