COLSTON, Elizabeth Marshall

Elizabeth married TRAPNELL, William on 1 Mar 1902 in Martinsburg, WV. William (son of TRAPNELL, Joseph III and WHITE, Rebecca Holmes) was born on 22 May 1877 in Charles Town, WV; died on 29 Nov 1935. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: Attended Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1927
• Education: 1927, Virginia Military Institute

William married BARTLETT, Elsa Parma on 1 Sep 1931 in New York, NY. Elsa (daughter of BARTLETT, Oliver Perry and GRISWOLD, Harriet) was born on 4 Mar 1904 in Danielson, CT; died on 2 Jan 1989 in Portland, ME, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: Attended Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1931
• Education: 1931, Virginia Military Institute

Frederick married RAWLINGS, Frances Bland on 28 Jan 1939 in Norfolk, VA. Frances (daughter of RAWLINGS, Hunter Ripley and ALFRIEND, Emily Hume) was born in Norfolk, VA, USA; died on 12 Mar 2003 in Roanoke, VA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Ned
• Education: Attended Virginia Military Institute, Class of 1932
• Obituary: From Washington Post, 20 Aug 1992 E.R. TRAPNELL, SCIENCE GROUP OFFICIAL, DIES Edward Raleigh Trapnell, 81, a retired public affairs specialist with the National Science Foundation who also had worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and the International Atomic Energy Commission, died of liver failure Aug. 18 at his home in Arlington. Mr. Trapnell was born in Romney, W.Va. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute. During World War II, he served in the Army and was stationed in Washington and Europe. After the war, he returned here and worked in the information field for the Farm Security Administration, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the AEC. From 1957 to 1959, he was in Vienna, Austria, on the staff of the IAEC. In 1961, after a period in private business, Mr. Trapnell became a special assistant to the secretary of the Air Force. From 1963 to 1967, he worked for Parsons Engineering Co. He then joined the National Science Foundation, where he retired in 1974. In the early 1970s, Mr. Trapnell helped found General Technology Applications, an engineering development company in Manassas, and served on its board of directors until 1990. He also co-authored a history of the AEC. Mr. Trapnell was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Alexandria, the National Press Club, the American Nuclear Society and the VMI Foundation. His first wife, May Cocke Trapnell, died in 1979. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Hoover Trapnell of Arlington and Nantucket, Mass.; three children from his first marriage, Catherine T. Wheeler of Arlington, Elizabeth T. Rawlings of Iowa City; and Susan T. Moritz of Seattle; three stepchildren, Steven Rowles of Monson, Mass., Andrew Rowles of Thetford Center, Vt., and Benjamin Rowles of Nanatucket; and nine grandchildren.
• Occupation: A public affairs specialist with the National Science Foundation who also had worked for the Atomic Energy Commission and the International Atomic Energy Commission
• Religion: Episcopalian
• Cause of Death: Liver Failure
• Education: 1932, Virginia Military Institute

Edward married COCKE, May Richards on 1 Jan 1937 in St. George's Episcopal Church, Clarksdale, MS. May (daughter of COCKE, Cary Hartwell and RICHARDS, May) was born on 7 Feb 1914 in Columbus, MS; died on 16 Apr 1979 in Alexandria, VA, USA; was buried in Grace Episcopal Cemetery, Bremo Bluff, Fluvanna, VA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOOVER, Margaret. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Cause of Death: Auto accident

Jane married BOWLING, John Travers on 1 Jun 1936 in Charlestown, WV. John (son of BOWLING, Thomas Clagett and CROWLE, Mary Drury) was born on 16 Nov 1908 in Charles Town, WV; died on 28 Feb 1973 in Alexandria, VA, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From the Lincoln County News: Nancy Trapnell Holmes Jan. 7, 1934 - March 18, 2017 Nancy Trapnell Holmes, of Boothbay Harbor, passed away peacefully on March 18 in the loving hands of her children at St. Andrews Gregory Wing. Her death comes after a long struggle with various health issues that took her away from her life of love and service. Nancy was born in Glen Ridge, N.J., Jan. 7, 1934, the daughter of William and Elsa Trapnell. She grew up in Ardmore, Penn., where two of her lifelong passions developed: singing and figure skating. She sang in the school chorus and later in church choirs; music and song were always an integral part of her life. Nancy graduated with an associate’s degree in Childhood Education from Stephens College in Columbia, Mo. In 1954, she married Andrew Holmes of Fryeburg and began work as a nursery school teacher in Middletown, Conn. She raised her three children while serving as headmaster’s wife at North Yarmouth Academy, Oak Grove Coburn, and Berwick Academy, plus summers on the staff of Camp Ettowah in Fryeburg. In 1980 she and Andrew parted ways and Nancy moved to Waterville to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a nurse. She graduated in 1982 with her LPN from Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Nancy then worked at various physician offices and clinics, before becoming a pediatric nurse at Maine Medical Center. She worked at Maine Medical from 1987 through 1996 when she retired, but stayed involved by volunteering on the NICU, the lactation clinic, and the Ronald McDonald House. She also volunteered with “Family Friends,” a foster grandparent program serving families with young children, mostly newborns, with multiple medical needs. Nancy left the Portland area in 2012 and moved to Boothbay Harbor to be closer to her daughter. Life brought her many challenges, but through it all Nancy always tried to live by the “Golden Rule,” treating others as she would have wanted to be treated, which served her well. She was predeceased by brother, William Trapnell. She is survived by her children, Mark and wife Alaine of Keene, N.H., Peter and wife Gayle of South Berwick, and Deborah Holmes Beam and husband Jim of Edgecomb; grandchildren, Christopher Holmes, Melissa Michaud, Robert Holmes, Samantha Beam, and Rebecca Beam Kash and husband Jason; and great-grandchildren, Alivia Michaud, Emily Holmes, Ethan Holmes, and Josephine Jade Holmes. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Laura Vogel NICU Fund Development Office, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102. This fund helps support children and families (not medical equipment etc.) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Maine Medical. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sun., April 2 at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor.
• Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse

Nancy married HOLMES, Andrew Compton in 1954, and was divorced in 1980. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Obituary: From CentralMaine.com William C. Trapnell Jr.  1938 - 2015 WINSLOW - William C. Trapnell Jr., 76, passed away at Lakewood Continuing Care Center on May 16, 2015, with family by his side. Bill was born on July 5, 1938, in Glen Ridge, N.J., the son of William Colston Trapnell and Elsa Parma Bartlett.  Upon graduation in 1958 from Germantown Academy in Pennsylvania, he enlisted in the ArmyReserves and was honorably discharged in 1964. He also attended York Jr. College in Pennsylvania and Lewis Hotel Training School in Washington, D.C.  From 1967-1982, Bill worked in managerial positions at Lafayette Town House in Portland, Singer Sewing Machine in Augusta, and Laverdiere's Drug Store and Montgomery Ward, both in Waterville. In 1982, he became a driver license examiner with the State of Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles, moving to commercial licenses (CDL) in 1990. After retirement in 1995, he served as the CDL coordinator at the Skowhegan Driving School for several years.  Bill was an avid reader of historical fiction, particularly military history, and had a keen ear for classical music. When he wasn't attending his daughters' sporting and musical events, or enjoying cookouts at camp with his family, he could always be found reading a book. Bill had an understated but warm sense of humor, and he equally appreciated quick wit and silly antics. He very much enjoyed reading up on politics and current events in the United States and abroad, particularly wherever his daughters travelled. Bill also loved playing cards with friends and travelling with his wife, Cecile. Together they went on regular road trips in New England, Quebec, and the East Coast, as well as a cruise to the Caribbean. He joined his annual Trapnell family reunion at Shrine Mont in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia as often as he could, and was delighted to hear news from his many cousins on the Trapnell side.  Bill was predeceased by his parents, William and Elsa. He is survived by his wife, Cecile (Carter) Trapnell; his daughter Cyndi Trapnell, his daughter Stephanie Trapnell and son-in-law Jesse Blaisdell; his sister Nancy (Trapnell) Holmes; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and many cousins; nieces, nephews; and friends.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on May 29, 2015, at Notre Dame Church in Waterville. Burial to be performed at a later date at Maine Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.  Donations can be made in his honor to  American Legion Charities www.legion.org/donate/memorials 1-800-433-3318

Family/Spouse: CARTER, Cecile M.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married GAYLE, Robert Edward [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married BROWNE, Martin [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married ENSLEY, Lee Michael [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married WHEELER, Douglas Hughes [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married PIERCE, Thomas Hill [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married RAWLINGS, Hunter Ripley III [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MORITZ, Thomas D. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married MULLER, Erik Erling [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Education: Washington High School in Alexandria, VA, attended Longwood College, graduated from Richmond Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Obituary: From San Jose Mercury News: Elizabeth Marshall Bowling Resident of San Jose Aged 72, died on 11/10/2010, in San Jose, California after a long illness. Ms Bowling was the daughter of the late John Travers Bowling and Jane Brockenbrough Trapnell. She was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Alexandria, VA, where she graduated from George Washington High School. She attended Longwood College (now Longwood University), and transferred to Richmond Polytechnic Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University), from which she graduated in 1961. She had a 15 year association with American Airlines, working in reservations; she began her career with American in the Washington, D.C. area, and moved with the company to San Jose, CA. She adopted San Jose as her home, embracing the area with great vigor. She was active in the Olinder Neighborhood Association, and was very active with a Food Group distributing free food to all comers twice weekly from the Olinder Center. Her volunteer work also included working for San Jose Public Television KTEH, 1995-1998. In her retirement, she continued her education, pursuing a Master's Degree in history at San Jose State University, which she was unable to complete due to her failing health. She was however quite proud of her over all GPA at SJSU of 3.94. She was an artistic and creative person, painting in both watercolor and oil, and was very accomplished in knitting, and Crochet, which she learned from her grandmother, Elizabeth Colston Trapnell. However, her great passion was counted cross-stitch. Her mastery of the form extended beyond the many beautiful pieces that she created for family and friends; she designed her own patterns and her work was honored with many prizes in various competitions. Retirement also had her become active with the American Red Cross. Before her failing health got in the way she traveled as a volunteer, finding great satisfaction in helping others. She was called upon to go to Louisiana for many weeks due to Katrina. She was also dispatched to Massachusetts and Alaska for extended periods to render assistance. She is survived by her younger brother, Thomas Clagett Bowling, III, President of Ivy Hill Cemetery Company in Alexandria, Virginia and Karen Lynn Rourk, her San Jose neighbor and friend of more than 30 years, as well as by a large extended family. There will be a private interment of the cremains in the family cemetery with her sister, parents, both sets of grandparents, great grandparents just to list a few of her relatives buried in Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery, Charles Town, WV, 19 March 2011

Family/Spouse: SELBEE, Sandra K. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married PARKER, Sheree Wright [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: STEVENS, Vicki Lee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Alaine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gayle. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: BEAM, Jim. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephanie married BLAISDELL, Jesse [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Paige. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married MCDONALD, Kemm Elise [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: JANCARTIS, Jessica Grace. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married NORTHCUTT, Rhonda Jane [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married BAXTER, Kelly Hayward [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ashley married SLADE, Richard [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]