THE ANNUAL

    LAUFFER FAMILY REUNION

   August 21, 2011

 Doors Opened at 10:00 A.M.

                  WESTMORELAND CONSERVATION DISTRICT

         Donohoe Road

          Greensburg, PA

The following is just an overview of this year's reunion.  More information to follow with photos. 

Directions to Westmoreland County Conservation District

Reunion was once again held at Peter Lauffer's Barn.  As most of you know, this is a special meeting place for the families of Christian Lauffer Sr.., The Pioneer. Peter's barn had to be removed to make way for a development.  The barn was carefully dismantled by Amish carpenters and the timbers were moved to the site of the present building.  This building was designed and built around the barn timbers to realize conservation of natural materials, and to make use of the aged and well persevered barn timber.

We once again used enjoyed the hard work the Perter Lauffer put into his barn.  It is an honor to gather with our vast family under the protection of one of Christian's great grandchildren's contributions to the family heritage.  I am a bit biased since Peter is my great grandfather. I was fortunate to have visited Peter's home and barn during one of my visits from California. JRL

Began at 10:00AM

We began the gathering of the clan at 10:00AM.  Many arrived early to get "logged in".  We asked everyone to be sure to look up their family tree to see which of Christian's children your line is from. There were fewer in attendance this year but there was a good exchange of history and people had a chance to meet other family members.

Mixing with family