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Around 1752, two men named Jacob Ybach arrived in Philadelphia. One settled in Pennsylvania and the other in Maryland. The descendants of the Maryland Ybach eventually settled in what is now West Virginia. Many spellings of the last name exist, including Ephaugh, Epaugh, Efau and Efaw.

Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 - March 26, 1942) was an American author and poet. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William E. and Anna Wells. She died at the Flower-Fifth Avenue Hospital in New York City in 1942. -wikipedia

History and genealogy of the author's parents, grandparents and earlier ancestors in the United States.

Carolyn Wells (June 18, 1862 – March 26, 1942) was an American author and poet. Born in Rahway, New Jersey, she was the daughter of William E. and Anna Wells. She died at the Flower-Fifth Avenue Hospital in New York City in 1942.-wikipedia

Carolyn Wells wrote a total of more than 170 books. During the first ten years of her career, she concentrated on poetry, humor, and children's books. According to her autobiography."Well, there's one thing certain," said Dorothy, I have any voice in the matter, and I fully expect to have, we won't board. We'll keep house." "Yes, but where?" asked the practical Lilian. "A house, a house, my kingdom for a house!" sang Leicester, and Fairy added: "I wish we could stay here all winter, and then I wouldn't have to go to school. I do abomerate school!" These were the four Dorrance children, and to anyone not already acquainted with them an introduction may be necessary.