Joseph L. Romig was first married to Elizabeth Gehman, their issue being four sons: the first two died in infancy, the other two were: Henry Horace and J. Oscar, and both became ministers. Their mother died Aug. 31, 1866, and their father Jan. 12, 1869. Both are buried in the cemetery of the Mennonite Brethren in Christ church. Upper Milford Township, Lehigh County. Pa. Joseph L. Romig's second wife had been Anna Gottschalk, who survives, no issue. He was a carpenter, also taught school, and was one of the first preachers of the afore-named church, with a few others, assisting Rev. William Gehman the founder, in the organization of the denomination.