The Epling Brothers The six sons of Paris Epling and Emma Jane Price. My best guess is it was taken about 1900, after they had moved to Kansas. They are, from left to right, Lester Earl Epling (my grandfather), Archie Lamont Epling, William Franklin Epling (top), Charles Arthur Glenwood Epling, Dwight Cecil Epling and James Leroy Epling. Lester and James Leroy were both born in Auburn, Sangamon Co., Ill., but the rest were born in or around Muscatoh, Ks.

My great grandparents, Paris Epling and Emma Jane Price were married in Auburn in Sangamon Co. in 1875. They continued to live there somewhere between 9 and 12 years before moving to Kansas. Several of Paris's brothers and sisters also lived in Sangamon Co. and are mentioned in one of the Sangamon Co. Histories.

The Epling Sisters Laura Grace Epling (standing) and Maude Ethel Epling. Maude was born in Auburn and Grace was born in Muscotah, Ks. Again, this is ca.1900.

"The Epling House that Paris built in Illinois, 1884" I'd love to know if this house is still standing and/or where it was located.

Emma Jane [Price] Epling and her sister, Laura Mae Price, who married John R. Pulliam December 24, 1896 in Sangamon Co., Ill. Probably taken in the 1890's. Not very good but it's the only picture I have of my great-grandmother. I don't have a picture of their other daughter, Hessie May Epling, who was also born in Sangamon Co., or of Paris Epling himself. Submitted by Richard Epling

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