Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Erdman, M. K.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Richland Township A-M


   M. K. ERDMAN merchant, P.O. Quakertown.  Among the rising 
business-men of the borough of Quakertown, is Milton K. 
Erdman, who was born January 14, 1850, in Milford township, 
this county. His parents were George and Mary (Kline) 
Erdman, also natives of the county.  Milton K., when 17 
years of age, removed to Quakertown.  His boyhood was spent 
on the farm with his father and in the manufacture of cigar 
boxes.  In 1876 he went to Pennsburg and for about one year 
was engaged in the mercantile business, under the firm name 
of Hillegas & Erdman, but sold out his interest and returned 
to Quakertown, embarking in the hardware business, and 
though inexperienced in this line, he has made a success and 
built up a thriving and prosperous trade.  November 14, 
1872, he was married to Lizzie, a daughter of John and 
Hannah (Taylor) Springer.  They have one son, George 
Frederick.  Mr. Erdman is a member of the Lutheran church, 
of which he has been organist for several years, and also of 
the Keller's church.  He is a member and past master of the 
Quakertown Lodge, No. 512, A. Y. M.