Tag Archives: Oberlin

She Would Follow Him Anywhere, Even Oklahoma

Posted on July 21, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

It turns out that Pearl Abigail Eggleston married a dreamer, much like her father, who had changed from physician to Methodist clergyman, to Unitarian clergyman, and finally to writer. Pearl’s husband, Robert Berryman, would have a career as varied, and … Continue reading →

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“Pearl can do without the necessities of life, as long as she has the luxuries.”

Posted on July 14, 2014 by cynthiaberryman

When Pearl Abigail Eggleston stepped out her front door and into the dusty, packed-dirt streets of 1900’s Chagrin Falls, Ohio, she wore white lace. Like a swan, she glided across Summit Avenue, delicately lifting the hem of her skirts just … Continue reading →

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Francis Otto Eggleston, “A Poetic and Romantic Boy”

Posted on April 16, 2014 by admin

F.O.E. CHAPTER 1: I never met my great-grandfather, Francis Otto Eggleston, a distinguished-looking gentleman with enormous, liquid eyes who, even at 89, stood as straight as the ladder-back chair of his that I inherited. His nose was prominent, but matched … Continue reading →

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Born to Run

Posted on February 20, 2014 by mulberrygrrl

I have lots of photos of my father’s mother. Portraits of her as a child. Portraits of her as a young woman. Portraits of her with her twin babies. Then snapshots of her with family, with friends over the years. … Continue reading →

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