Christian Kauffman is said to come from Swabia Germany in 1717. He is the son of Isaac Kauffman and Elizabeth J Barbara Brubaker. who came to Manor township in 1711. He married Barbara Baer, daughter of Henry Baer of East Hempfield. Christian was deeded 142 acres of the original Isaac Kauffman tract but disposed of it and moved to a larger tract just east of Washington Boro, “where he lies”.
(This phrase led me to search properties in Manor Township in hopes of finding Christian’s farm. See Quest for the burial place of Isaac Baer Kauffman)
He has 9 children, two who died in infantry.
- Henry (died prior to his father)
- Christian (1755-1823) who moved to a farm along the Conedoguinit Creek.
- Benjamin Baer ( -1792) single
- Anna B married Geo Rupply
- Barbara
- Isaac (1762-1826) Farmer and Mennonite. He and brother Christian were executors of his father’s will. He acquired his father’s farm, which was sold after his death to Henry Stauffler.
- Elizabeth (1767-1832 who married Rev Christian Kauffman, son of Michael.
