Family of Peter Lauffer, son of John, son of Henry, Sr., son of Christian Lauffer, the Pioneer, born January 16, 1827; married October 9, 1851, to Anna M. Stockum, by Rev. William Winel. His wife, Anna Margaret, was born March 8, 1832, in Reinhorn, State of Hesse Daemstadt, Germany, and died May 16, 1874, interred in Denmark Manor, later removed to Hill's Cemetery. Peter Lauffer, great grandson of Christian, the Pioneer, was a successful farmer, a prominent member of the Reformed church in which he held the offices of elder and deacon for many years. He was a man of commendable characteristics. being known among his neighbors as Honest Peter. In politics he was a staunch Republican, but never aspired to public office.
Early in life he purchased a farm in Penn township, Westmoreland County, Pa. The farm contained about 138 acres, and was in rather poor state of cultivation. He was frequently told by his neighbors and friends, that he could not make a living on such poor land. Peter, however, had the courage and went to work with a will and soon brought into evidence his ability as a business man and a farmer .
In the year 1873 he erected a large brick house on the farm and surrounded it with an evergreen fence, which, together with many other improvements, is still standing as a witness to his untiring efforts, though now being owned by Wm. Wagner.
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To them were born the following children:
Israel B. Lauffer, born September 12, 1852; married April 10, 1879, to Rebecca C. Waugaman; Infant daughter died Jan. 16, 1854, interred at Denmark Manor ; later removed to Hill's Cemetery.
Jacob W. Lauffer, born December 29, 1855; married December 28, 1882, to Mary E. Smith:
Sarah E. Lauffer, born April 5. 1859 ; married June 27, 1878, to K. H. Kemerer. residence, South Greensburg, Pa. ;
Elizabeth J. Lauffer, born January 2, 1864; married Jan. 18, 1883, to Wm. H. Kemerer ;
John P. Lauffer, born April 18, 1868 ; married Jan. 28, 1892, to Annie C. Wolfe ;
Henry Z. Lauffer, born January 1, 1868: married April 23, 1891 to Mary E. Hill, Jeannette, Pa.. R. F. D. No.1;
Joseph A. Lauffer, born May 10, 1870; married January 1, 1904, to Miss E. C. Bridenthal: address, Greensburg, Pa.. 70 West 2nd street ; One child, Grace Mildred, born Feb. 9, 1905.
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Family of Peter Lauffer, son of John, son of Henry, son of Christian Lauffer, the Pioneer, born January 16, 1827: married December 3, 1874, by Rev. J. F. Snyder, to Sarah Stokum, who was born July 22, 1842, in Franklin Township, Westmoreland County, Pa.. to whom were born the following children:
Peter G. Lauffer, born April 1, 1876; married July 21, 1904 to Ella E. Harvison;
Alice L. Lauffer, born April 4, 1878;
Labana A. Lauffer, born September 30, 1880: died Dec. 18, 1832. interred in Hill's Cemetery;
Minnie M. Lauffer, born April 15, 1883.
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