Eva Tremayne Pryor was the only child of John H. Pryor and Nancy M. Barden. Her father was a veteran of the U.S. Civil War having enlisted in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1861. Following the war, John and Nancy settled in Providence, Rhode Island where he operated a photography studio.
Eva wrote often to The National Tribune, a newspaper for Civil War veterans and their families. The Tribune was the social media forum of its day; its pages are filled with stories of veterans recalling battles and classified ads seeking reunions with former comrades. A section called the Loyal Homeworkers published events of interest to the families and organized a group called the Conversation Club, or C.C. as it was known. Members wrote to each other in public postings similar to Facebook. Over time, the C.C. became the domain of wives, sisters, and daughters; men didn't seem particularly fond of carrying on public conversations.
As a teenager, Eva corresponded with many pen pals and acquaintances through the C.C. As the daughter of a photographer, she would arrange for portraits to be taken of a C.C. member who visited her in Providence at her father's studio. She amassed an album of veteran's family pictures and would often describe those persons in her letters to the Tribune. Eva and her mother also made sketches of visitors and submitted them to the Tribune for publication. (Note: The portrait of Eva in this memorial appeared in the July 11, 1889 edition of the Tribune). In that same edition, Eva is described as:
"…one of the most beautiful girls of that city (Providence). She is below medium hight [sic], with a refined intellectual face, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fine mouth and chin. Her manners are pleasing, and she is a brilliant conversationalist, a good musician, excellent artist and poetess of promise. She possesses a deep passionate nature and a love for all things beautiful."
As a writer of poetry and verse, Eva submitted many of her works to the Tribune and other newspapers throughout the country. In 1890, The Drift, a periodical published by R. & M. Elsworth of Ludington, Michigan, said, "Miss Pryor was a very precocious child having written poetry at the age of fourteen."
Eva continued her writing into adulthood. She recited poetry at the National Art Club of New York and was also a member of the Society of New York State Women. Many of her writings were independent and opinionated. She once penned a column titled, "If I Were a Man" stating her beliefs in how a man should conduct himself. She wrote of the dentistry profession paying well, horseback riding being good exercise, and her love of flowers. She also wrote a column that defended dancing calling it the "poetry of life." In a controversial column, Eva opined that a household devoid of children was happier than one with children. Many wrote to the paper chastising her. In 1937, two of Eva's poems were published in The Yearbook of Contemporary Poetry.
In 1896 at the age of 21, Eva married Leo Krichbaum, a jeweler. By now, Eva's mother was a widow and had remarried. For a time, Eva and Leo boarded with her mother and her second husband, Joseph H. Mclaughlin, in Providence. Sadly, Eva and Leo's marriage lasted less than a decade since by 1906, Eva was alone and living with her mother in Providence. Mr. Krichbaum later remarried and began a family of his own. Eva and Leo had no children.
In 1924, Eva married Walter F. Cudlipp and established residence in Manhattan where Walter worked as an engineer/estimator on construction projects. Eva continued writing and was active in the Bronxville Women's Club.
When WWII began, Eva and Walter removed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residing at the Grayco apartments at 115 North Street. Walter worked at the Middletown Air Depot (now Harrisburg International Airport) but later took an apartment in Washington, D.C. where he worked for the Bureau of Engineering. Eva remained in Harrisburg. Sometime after the war, Eva returned to New York where she lived out the remainder of her life.
Eva died in 1952 at the age of 77. She is entombed with Walter in the Main Mausoleum at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.
Bio by: Frank Coyle
Eva wrote often to The National Tribune, a newspaper for Civil War veterans and their families. The Tribune was the social media forum of its day; its pages are filled with stories of veterans recalling battles and classified ads seeking reunions with former comrades. A section called the Loyal Homeworkers published events of interest to the families and organized a group called the Conversation Club, or C.C. as it was known. Members wrote to each other in public postings similar to Facebook. Over time, the C.C. became the domain of wives, sisters, and daughters; men didn't seem particularly fond of carrying on public conversations.
As a teenager, Eva corresponded with many pen pals and acquaintances through the C.C. As the daughter of a photographer, she would arrange for portraits to be taken of a C.C. member who visited her in Providence at her father's studio. She amassed an album of veteran's family pictures and would often describe those persons in her letters to the Tribune. Eva and her mother also made sketches of visitors and submitted them to the Tribune for publication. (Note: The portrait of Eva in this memorial appeared in the July 11, 1889 edition of the Tribune). In that same edition, Eva is described as:
"…one of the most beautiful girls of that city (Providence). She is below medium hight [sic], with a refined intellectual face, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fine mouth and chin. Her manners are pleasing, and she is a brilliant conversationalist, a good musician, excellent artist and poetess of promise. She possesses a deep passionate nature and a love for all things beautiful."
As a writer of poetry and verse, Eva submitted many of her works to the Tribune and other newspapers throughout the country. In 1890, The Drift, a periodical published by R. & M. Elsworth of Ludington, Michigan, said, "Miss Pryor was a very precocious child having written poetry at the age of fourteen."
Eva continued her writing into adulthood. She recited poetry at the National Art Club of New York and was also a member of the Society of New York State Women. Many of her writings were independent and opinionated. She once penned a column titled, "If I Were a Man" stating her beliefs in how a man should conduct himself. She wrote of the dentistry profession paying well, horseback riding being good exercise, and her love of flowers. She also wrote a column that defended dancing calling it the "poetry of life." In a controversial column, Eva opined that a household devoid of children was happier than one with children. Many wrote to the paper chastising her. In 1937, two of Eva's poems were published in The Yearbook of Contemporary Poetry.
In 1896 at the age of 21, Eva married Leo Krichbaum, a jeweler. By now, Eva's mother was a widow and had remarried. For a time, Eva and Leo boarded with her mother and her second husband, Joseph H. Mclaughlin, in Providence. Sadly, Eva and Leo's marriage lasted less than a decade since by 1906, Eva was alone and living with her mother in Providence. Mr. Krichbaum later remarried and began a family of his own. Eva and Leo had no children.
In 1924, Eva married Walter F. Cudlipp and established residence in Manhattan where Walter worked as an engineer/estimator on construction projects. Eva continued writing and was active in the Bronxville Women's Club.
When WWII began, Eva and Walter removed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residing at the Grayco apartments at 115 North Street. Walter worked at the Middletown Air Depot (now Harrisburg International Airport) but later took an apartment in Washington, D.C. where he worked for the Bureau of Engineering. Eva remained in Harrisburg. Sometime after the war, Eva returned to New York where she lived out the remainder of her life.
Eva died in 1952 at the age of 77. She is entombed with Walter in the Main Mausoleum at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.
Bio by: Frank Coyle
Eva Tremayne Pryor was the only child of John H. Pryor and Nancy M. Barden. Her father was a veteran of the U.S. Civil War having enlisted in the 15th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in 1861. Following the war, John and Nancy settled in Providence, Rhode Island where he operated a photography studio.
Eva wrote often to The National Tribune, a newspaper for Civil War veterans and their families. The Tribune was the social media forum of its day; its pages are filled with stories of veterans recalling battles and classified ads seeking reunions with former comrades. A section called the Loyal Homeworkers published events of interest to the families and organized a group called the Conversation Club, or C.C. as it was known. Members wrote to each other in public postings similar to Facebook. Over time, the C.C. became the domain of wives, sisters, and daughters; men didn't seem particularly fond of carrying on public conversations.
As a teenager, Eva corresponded with many pen pals and acquaintances through the C.C. As the daughter of a photographer, she would arrange for portraits to be taken of a C.C. member who visited her in Providence at her father's studio. She amassed an album of veteran's family pictures and would often describe those persons in her letters to the Tribune. Eva and her mother also made sketches of visitors and submitted them to the Tribune for publication. (Note: The portrait of Eva in this memorial appeared in the July 11, 1889 edition of the Tribune). In that same edition, Eva is described as:
"…one of the most beautiful girls of that city (Providence). She is below medium hight [sic], with a refined intellectual face, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fine mouth and chin. Her manners are pleasing, and she is a brilliant conversationalist, a good musician, excellent artist and poetess of promise. She possesses a deep passionate nature and a love for all things beautiful."
As a writer of poetry and verse, Eva submitted many of her works to the Tribune and other newspapers throughout the country. In 1890, The Drift, a periodical published by R. & M. Elsworth of Ludington, Michigan, said, "Miss Pryor was a very precocious child having written poetry at the age of fourteen."
Eva continued her writing into adulthood. She recited poetry at the National Art Club of New York and was also a member of the Society of New York State Women. Many of her writings were independent and opinionated. She once penned a column titled, "If I Were a Man" stating her beliefs in how a man should conduct himself. She wrote of the dentistry profession paying well, horseback riding being good exercise, and her love of flowers. She also wrote a column that defended dancing calling it the "poetry of life." In a controversial column, Eva opined that a household devoid of children was happier than one with children. Many wrote to the paper chastising her. In 1937, two of Eva's poems were published in The Yearbook of Contemporary Poetry.
In 1896 at the age of 21, Eva married Leo Krichbaum, a jeweler. By now, Eva's mother was a widow and had remarried. For a time, Eva and Leo boarded with her mother and her second husband, Joseph H. Mclaughlin, in Providence. Sadly, Eva and Leo's marriage lasted less than a decade since by 1906, Eva was alone and living with her mother in Providence. Mr. Krichbaum later remarried and began a family of his own. Eva and Leo had no children.
In 1924, Eva married Walter F. Cudlipp and established residence in Manhattan where Walter worked as an engineer/estimator on construction projects. Eva continued writing and was active in the Bronxville Women's Club.
When WWII began, Eva and Walter removed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residing at the Grayco apartments at 115 North Street. Walter worked at the Middletown Air Depot (now Harrisburg International Airport) but later took an apartment in Washington, D.C. where he worked for the Bureau of Engineering. Eva remained in Harrisburg. Sometime after the war, Eva returned to New York where she lived out the remainder of her life.
Eva died in 1952 at the age of 77. She is entombed with Walter in the Main Mausoleum at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.
Bio by: Frank Coyle
Eva wrote often to The National Tribune, a newspaper for Civil War veterans and their families. The Tribune was the social media forum of its day; its pages are filled with stories of veterans recalling battles and classified ads seeking reunions with former comrades. A section called the Loyal Homeworkers published events of interest to the families and organized a group called the Conversation Club, or C.C. as it was known. Members wrote to each other in public postings similar to Facebook. Over time, the C.C. became the domain of wives, sisters, and daughters; men didn't seem particularly fond of carrying on public conversations.
As a teenager, Eva corresponded with many pen pals and acquaintances through the C.C. As the daughter of a photographer, she would arrange for portraits to be taken of a C.C. member who visited her in Providence at her father's studio. She amassed an album of veteran's family pictures and would often describe those persons in her letters to the Tribune. Eva and her mother also made sketches of visitors and submitted them to the Tribune for publication. (Note: The portrait of Eva in this memorial appeared in the July 11, 1889 edition of the Tribune). In that same edition, Eva is described as:
"…one of the most beautiful girls of that city (Providence). She is below medium hight [sic], with a refined intellectual face, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, and fine mouth and chin. Her manners are pleasing, and she is a brilliant conversationalist, a good musician, excellent artist and poetess of promise. She possesses a deep passionate nature and a love for all things beautiful."
As a writer of poetry and verse, Eva submitted many of her works to the Tribune and other newspapers throughout the country. In 1890, The Drift, a periodical published by R. & M. Elsworth of Ludington, Michigan, said, "Miss Pryor was a very precocious child having written poetry at the age of fourteen."
Eva continued her writing into adulthood. She recited poetry at the National Art Club of New York and was also a member of the Society of New York State Women. Many of her writings were independent and opinionated. She once penned a column titled, "If I Were a Man" stating her beliefs in how a man should conduct himself. She wrote of the dentistry profession paying well, horseback riding being good exercise, and her love of flowers. She also wrote a column that defended dancing calling it the "poetry of life." In a controversial column, Eva opined that a household devoid of children was happier than one with children. Many wrote to the paper chastising her. In 1937, two of Eva's poems were published in The Yearbook of Contemporary Poetry.
In 1896 at the age of 21, Eva married Leo Krichbaum, a jeweler. By now, Eva's mother was a widow and had remarried. For a time, Eva and Leo boarded with her mother and her second husband, Joseph H. Mclaughlin, in Providence. Sadly, Eva and Leo's marriage lasted less than a decade since by 1906, Eva was alone and living with her mother in Providence. Mr. Krichbaum later remarried and began a family of his own. Eva and Leo had no children.
In 1924, Eva married Walter F. Cudlipp and established residence in Manhattan where Walter worked as an engineer/estimator on construction projects. Eva continued writing and was active in the Bronxville Women's Club.
When WWII began, Eva and Walter removed to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residing at the Grayco apartments at 115 North Street. Walter worked at the Middletown Air Depot (now Harrisburg International Airport) but later took an apartment in Washington, D.C. where he worked for the Bureau of Engineering. Eva remained in Harrisburg. Sometime after the war, Eva returned to New York where she lived out the remainder of her life.
Eva died in 1952 at the age of 77. She is entombed with Walter in the Main Mausoleum at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.
Bio by: Frank Coyle
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