I might be on the same path as you.
My mother's last name is Ephlin and was told her father was John Ephlin. She never met him. I found a John Ephlin that was born in 1921 and died in 1977 in Framingham MA. He is linked to the same people you are inquiring about. Infact he may have been named after your gr8-3rd grandparents.
My mothers full name is Mary Elizabeth Ephlin...Mary also shows up in the gr8-grandmothers lineage. So does the name Mary Elizabeth.
She was born in Framingham MA, 1955. I was born in Natick MA in 1972.
As I have looked on this website and others. These names are listed in the lineage that seems to suggest a Vincent John Ephlin moved to Framingham in thel late 1800's, from PA.
I am secretly trying to find out for my mom what her fathers family history may be. I am interested as well, but more for her.
Luckily, in today's world we may be able to fill in the gaps one way or another.
Want to team up?
Shaun Knous
email:
shaunknous@yahoo.com