(Family name was originally McLaughlin)
Family information from his will in Fayette Co, book I-316
His brother John's will in Fayette Co, Book I - 1, pg 349 mentions brothers: Hugh Laughlin, James Laughlin, and Robert Laughlin. Also John Laughlin (s/o Mathew); John Laughlin (s/o Hugh); Adam Laughlin (s/o Mathew); Adam Laughlin (s/o James); and Adam Laughlin (s/o Robert). written 11 Jun 1800, proved 17 Nov 1806
Dunlap’s Creek Church Records, Fayette Co, PA
24 June 1787 - James and Agnes Laughlin admitted as members of the Church
31 May 1798 - James Laughlin admitted as a member of the Church
Westmoreland Co 1783 list of registered Slave Owners:
Peter Laughlin - 5
Hugh Laughlin - 4
John Laughlin - 2
Joe Davey thinks his father may have been named Hugh or Adam, based on sketchy data.