Daniel Muth was born in Windsor Township, April 15, 1822. He worked on a farm until he learned the carpenter trade in Weisenberg Township, from a man by the name of Rauch. In 1849 he settled at Steinsville, Lehigh County. There he began housekeeping, and also the undertaking trade, which he followed with carpentering many years, until his death, August 8, 1886, in his 65th year. He usually employed eight men He and his family were members of the Reformed congregation of Steinsville church, which he served as a trustee. On March 28, 1852, he married Sarah daughter of Daniel and Hannah (Berger) Kern. She was born February 24, 1832, and is still a well preserved lady, having her home with her son, James M., at Catasauqua. Pa. Their children were: Amanda (m. Ferdinand Strauss); Mary J. (m. John B. Follweiler); John Albeit (born December 16, 1856, d. March 18, 1884); Frank D. (b. March 5,1858); Ida C. (m. Alfred Kramer) ; Charles L., and James M.