Daniel Ritter was born in Salisbury Township, Dec. 1, 1817, and died April 27, 1871. He was the son of Henry and grandson of Martin Ritter. He was reared on a farm and was educated in the public schools. He first rented, and worked the Trexler farm, and then purchased a farm in Upper Milford Township, where he reared his family and resided until his death. He was a life-long member of the Lutheran Church, and a Democrat. In business, he was progressive and enterprising; was an extensive stock raiser, and was devoted to his home and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ritter were both interred in the Western Salisbury church cemetery. Daniel Ritter matted Annette Romich, born Sept. 17, 1825, died March 4, 1900.