Ephraim Troxell, fourth son of Peter, fourth, was born Feb. 1, 1823, and died at Wilkes-Barre, May 11, 1903. In 1856 he removed from Fogelsville to Wilkes-Barre and became identified with many business enterprises there. He was one of the early promoters of the Harvey's Lake trolley line, and built a summer home at Harvey's Lake. He owned large tracts at the lake and at Clifton, and was interested in mining in the North Street Bridge Company, and other enterprises. He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal church. Mr. Troxell married Fe. 18, 1845, Caroline A., daughter of Solomon and Anna (Stahler) Fogel, at Fogelsville. Mrs. Troxell died Aug. 4, 1901. They had one son and one daughter.