Biographical Sketch of Johannes LAUBAUGH (1881); Chester County, PA

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from Futhey and Cope's THE HISTORY OF CHESTER COUNTY (1881);

Johannes Laubaugh was born in Holland, Aug 3, 1733.  Of his early history little 
is known, but he became a sea-faring man, owned a vessel, and traded with China, 
The American colonies and England.  having arrived at Philadelphia about the 
commencement of the Revolutionary war, he disposed of his ship and cargo and 
purchased a farm in Pikeland, Chester co.  He brought over his family and made a 
second voyage to Holland to settle up some affairs.  By his wife, Anna 
Catharine, he had 8 children - 1.  John, m to Catharine Acker     2. Henry m. to 
Anne De Frain and Catharine March     3. Magdalena m. to Conrad Acker   4. 
Lewis, settled at New Philadelphia, Ohio    5. Margaret m to Conrad Keeley   6. 
Elizabeth m to John Christman   7. Catharine  to Peter Stiteler    8. Mary m to 
William Sheldrake.
    The parents were buried at the East Vincent Reformed Church, of which they 
were members.   A number of articles, the remnants of the last cargo, are held 
by some of the descendants, consisting of pieces of china, glass and gold and 
silver coins.