Milton L., son of Levi and Maria (Miller) Krause, was born at Deibertsville, Lehigh County, April 7, 1851. He lived on the homestead until 1e was twenty years of age. Coming to Allentown in 1875, he learned the butcher's trade, and later became a partner of his brother, and retired in 1899. In political matters he is a Republican, and he affiliates with the Lutheran Church. He is a member of the Sons of Veterans, and was one of the organizers of the Krause family reunion, served as president for eight years, and since that time has been a member of the executive committee. Mr. Krause married, Dec. 2, 1877, Kate, daughter of George and Matilda (Mertz) Hoffman, of Allentown, and a grand-daughter of Peter and Catherine (Ritter) Hoffman. Peter Hoffman established the lumber business on Hamilton Street where the Hersh hardware store is now located.