Born in Germany on April 30, 1841, Julius Nicoli came to America with his parents to avoid service in the German army. He worked his way west in America, stopping in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota before homesteading in Cuba Township, Barnes County.

He married Augusta Bettin, who was born in 1848. Three boys, William, Lepold, and Ed were born to this union before Augusta died in 1880. Several years later Julius married Mary Eggert of Valley City. She was born April 27, 1862.

Julius was known as a good planner for his family and a man that stayed rather close to home. He came to Valley City only to pay his taxes and to change his will.

To this union of Julius and Augusta, were born Emil, Minnie (Mrs. Paul Krug), Carrie (Mrs. Arnium Roethke), Fred, Julie, Ella, Louie C., Elsie and Fred.

Julius passed away January 23, 1927. Mrs. Nicoll, beloved of all, passed away May 3, 1945.

Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 174