Ellen Stabler Diaries

Born in 1834, Ellen wrote her first diary in 1852 and continued for a majority of her life until 1922. While Ellen never married or had any children, her diaries reveal that she was an active member of the Sandy Spring community, volunteering for several local organizations throughout her life. She remained active up until her death in 1924 and at the time was one of the oldest residents in Sandy Spring. As a result, these diaries serve as an excellent primary source on social life and relationships in Sandy Spring throughout the nineteenth and early 20th century.