In 1873 she married the Reverend Arthur Henry Johnson, historian and chaplain of All Souls College, Oxford (and Oxford University's 1874 FA Cup winner), and they both enjoyed Oxford university life. He was a curate who also lectured in history. Following their marriage, the couple lived at 22 Norham Gardens on the Norham Manor estate in North Oxford. They subsequently lived at 8 Merton Street before settling at 5 South Parks Road.