JOHN T. RITTER, of Catasauqua, who has charge of the tailoring department of Koch Brothers, Allentown, was born at Guth Station, Lehigh county; Jan. 7, 1869. He was educated in the public schools, the preparatory department of Muhlenberg College, and Eastman's Business College, Poughkeepsie, New York, where he graduated in 1887. In the same year he became connected with Koch & Shankweiler, now Koch Brothers. His promotions came in quick succession. On Jan. 1, 1907, he was placed in charge of the tailoring department. He is a member of the Catasauqua Club. He married Miss Margaret Evans, daughter of William J. Evans, of Catasauqua, whose history appears in this volume. They have two children, namely Margaret and Robert Evans Ritter.