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 m 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.