Tag Archives: Mary Meadows

The Grandmother I Never Knew

Posted on March 29, 2015 by cynthiaberryman

I know only wisps of my grandmother’s life, those parts that came to me in stories told by my mother, or from the occasional times our family made the 3,000 mile trip from Southern California to the Virginia farm where she spent … Continue reading →

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My Mysterious Mary Margaret Magdalene Meadows

Posted on September 8, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

My great grandmother is a mystery to me. My mother knew her well, but she’s 93 and can’t think of much to say about her. My cousin knew her too, but she has nothing to add either. I have no … Continue reading →

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My Blue Ridge Family Tree (Album)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

This is the last, part Nine of My Blue Ridge Mountain Home Eviction series. Be sure you read parts One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six,  Seven and Eight.  My Blue Ridge Mountain Home Eviction: Part 9 The Blue Ridge Mountains … Continue reading →

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Blue Ridge in My Blood

Posted on May 19, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

I did not set out to write a multi-part series on the Blue Ridge Mountain evictions, but as the original post became longer and longer, I decided to split it into parts, all of which I will post in upcoming … Continue reading →

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