June 2, 1878
An abridged biography of the undersigned for the benefit of any who feel any interest in the same.
"I was born September 22, 1819 in the county of Lillard (now Lafayette) territory, Missouri.
In August 1824 I lost my father, in the spring of 1828 the family removed to Jackson County, Missouri, in August of 1837, while on a visit to relatives, I attended a meeting of the Disciples held at an old campground where Dover now stands. There made public profession of my faith in Christ, my blessed Savior.
In January 1838 married Miss Mary Ann Garner with whom, by the blessings of God, I am permitted to live this day over 40 years.
In April 1838 settled in Platte County. Sometime in the year 1844 I removed myself from the church in Platte County and connected myself with the Long Branch congregation in this Andrew County and soon after commenced exercising the little talent God had given me.
In 1846 I was ordained Elder and preacher (by fast and prayer) of the Williams Grove congregation, organized by consent of the Long Branch congregation, out of said congregation.
From the time of my ordination till now, with the exception of six years in Nodaway and about six months in Antioch, I have lived and labored principally in Andrew County.
(signed) W. R. Trapp
P. S. The Presbytary officiating at my ordination was Elder Jordan Wright and Benj. R. King."

My 3rd great-grandfather, William "Uncle Billy" R. Trapp, was orignally buried in the Foultz Cemetery in Fillmore, Andrew County, Missouri. Years later when his beloved Mary died his remains were removed from that place and place next to hers in this cemetery by his son, Prince Lucius Trapp, my great uncle.

William and Mary Ann's chilldren were:
Nancy Jane Trapp Walker (Feb. 12, 1839 - May 1, 1861) wife of Robert Walker. They were married May 20, 1858 in Andrew County, Missouri. She died without issue.
Charles Franklin Trapp (June 7, 1841 - Sep. 15, 1926) married Mary Cinderella Capps on May 10, 1860 in Savannah, Andreew County, Missouri. They had eleven children.
John Lewis Trapp (Feb. 4, 1844 - June 5, 1919) married Mary Elizabeth Adkins on Mar. 15, 1863 in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. They had ten children.
Albert Clark Trapp (June 27, 1846 - Oct. 11, 1928) married Mary Jane Messick on Oct. 22, 1865 in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. They had ten children.
Martin Billings Allen Trapp (Nov. 15, 1848 - Aug. 29, 1929) married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Beeding on April 16, 1879 in Sacramento, Sacramento County, California. He died without issue.
Prince Lucius Trapp (Sep. 11, 1851 - Dec. 31, 1925) was married twice. First to Adele E. "Ada" Wyman on Nov. 11, 1877 in Graham, Nodaway County, Missouri and they had three children. Second, after Ada's death, he married Harrietta "Hattie" Alwilda Harper on Apr. 29, 1885 in Desota, Dallas County, Iowa and they had no issue.
Martha Ann Mahale Trapp (Feb. 1, 1854 - June 21, 1901) married Wilson Washington Brown on Nov. 20, 1870 in Hughes Township, Nodaway County, Missouri. They had four known children.
Sarah Adaline Trapp (Apr. 16, 1856 - Dec. 27, 1875) married Sidney A. L. Vinsonhaler on Oct. 27, 1875 in Graham. Nodaway County, Missouri. She died without issue.
William Edwin Trapp (Nov. 17, 1858 - Oct. 29, 1926) married Elsie Ashton on Nov. 17, 1886 in Challis, Custer County, Idaho. They had four children.
Ulysses Grant Trapp (Nov. 19, 1863 - Dec. 1887) married Fannie B. Messick on Jan. 20, 1884 in Andrew County, Missouri. He died without issue.
Mary Belle Trapp (Nov. 1865 - Mar. 26, 1952) married James H. Tisdale on Oct. 2, 1881 in Savannah, Andrew County, Missouri. They had two children.