Welcome to the Ruffner Family Homepage!

Luray, Virginia Bicentennial

2012 RUFFNER FAMILY REUNION

LURAY, VIRGINIA - MAY 11-13, 2012

Plan on joining us at this special Ruffner Family Reunion

Proudly celebrating our roots and heritage in Luray and the Shenandoah Valley, the Town of Luray and the Ruffner Family Association invites you to a Bicentennial Celebration and Homecoming.

Friday, May 11
Ruffner House Reception
Bicentennial Parade/Homecoming Float
Ruffner Plaza Concert

Saturday, May 12
Festival of Spring Activities
Shenandoah Tubing (weather permitting)
Historic Tours

Sunday, May 13
Church Services
Homecoming Picnic

Let's make this our largest reunion ever, one that would make Peter and Mary proud.  SIGN UP NOW! Rooms will be at a premium.  MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS RIGHT AWAY!

Link to : Reunion Registration Form and Lodging Information

 

 

The Homepage for the Descendants of 

PETER RUFFNER & MARY STEINMAN
[1713 – 1778]                [1714 – 1798]

&
The RUFFNER FAMILY ASSOCIATION
[Incorporated - 1999]

    Our story, as an American family, begins with the marriage of Peter Ruffner and Mary Steinman in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1739. This union would lead to a family, which included eight children - the first Ruffners of our family born on this continent. Each of them was born at their parent’s Hawksbill Patent homestead in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. These children began their lives as British subjects, but most would live to see the formation of the United States of America and be highly productive citizens of this new nation of states.
        On these pages, read about Peter, Mary, and some of their descendants. Also, read the information about the Ruffner Family Association [RFA] where you will find the interesting things our organization sponsors. We’ll tell you how you may be a part of this activity as a member of the RFA.
        Or, read these pages for their educational value. Our Family Events pages should be of special historical interest to you.
        We’re glad you dropped by our website! Look at our pages, and return often to see the latest updates.

Topic Pages: ~ Click on the Topic to go to the subject page.
Ruffner Family Homepage Our Ancestors:
Peter Ruffner & Mary Steinman 		 The Early Generations

The Ruffner Family Association

Ruffner Family Events

'Ruffner Roots and Ramblings' 

RFA's Endowment Fund (under construction)

Printable Forms

 

Historic Sites and Monuments (under construction)

Brief Description of Topic pages:

Our Ancestors: Peter Ruffner & Mary Steinman ~ Introducing our first Ruffner family in America.

The Early Generations ~ Genealogy - History of the first generations.

The Ruffner Family Association ~ History, Organization & Activities of the RFA.

Ruffner Family Events ~ Past, Present, & Future Events - Local History - Photos - Reunions.

Ruffner Roots and Ramblings ~ Outstanding RFA newsletter - Read selected Stories.

RFA's Publications Committee ~ Survey & Publication project to update our Genealogy & History.

RFA’s Endowment Fund (Under Construction)

Printable Forms ~ Forms to print and use in corresponding with the RFA.

Historic Sites & Monuments (Under Construction) ~ Sites & Location Guide.