GG Grandfather of Joseph Clarence Reker and his sibblings
Son of Ludwig Jacob and Elizabeth Julius nee Wickel

Lived in the village of Tiefenbach from 1846 at the latest, until thier immigration.

Immigarted with his wife and eight children to America.
Sailed in 1852 on the "Klepper" arrived in New York Nov 22 1852 then traveled to St. Louis, Missouri living in St. Vincent's Parish.

Taken from "Franklin County, Missouri Genealogy Trails" Settlers
http://genealogytrails.com/mo/franklin/settlers_first.htm
Source: Goodspeed's Franklin County History, 1888, Goodspeed Publishing Co
Transcribed by: Barb Z. © 2009:

John Julius is one of the oldest residents of the county, though not one of the oldest settlers, having come into the county in 1852, direct from Germany. Previous to leaving his native country he served as a soldier in the Prussian army, and while thus serv­ing he had a remarkable altercation with young Prince William, the late venerable Emperor William of Prussia. The Prince was Julius' superior officer, and one day, while in camp, kept molesting Julius, punching him with his sword, most probably in a spirit of mischief, but much to Julius' annoyance and dis­comfort. At last Julius warned the young Prince that he must either desist or take a slapping, and, as good as his word, the next prod from the Prince's sword brought Julius to his feet, and he struck out, slapped the Prince with his bare hand, and laid him flat upon the ground. For this breach of discipline, if it may to be termed, Julius was summoned before a kind of a court-martial, where, in the presence of Prince William, he stated the facts, substantially as above narrated, the truth of the statement being admitted by the Prince, and, after a few words of admonition, both culprit and Prince were set at liberty

Per note from ledger book of Sr. Mary Cleophas (Catherine) Julius
My dear Father Mr. John Julius died the 25th of Jan. 1893 aged 94 yrs.