Posted on: Venango Co. Pa Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Pa/Venango/2516 Surname: LUPHER, LUPFER, LUPER, LÜPFERT ------------------------- Yes, we are from Venango County, and prior to that Perry County, PA. Our particular branch migrated from Venango County westward to Kansas, then to Texas in early 1900s. Gilbert (b.1844) was a nephew of Alfred Barras Lupher (b.1837). Alfred's father was Jacob Lupher (b.1792), who was Gilbert's grandfather. Does Mrs. Bartruff recall early family history? Is Lee her given name or her husband's name? Trigg Lupher Houston, Texas