Martha Wilmot
1800s Irish diarist and travel writer
1800s Irish diarist and travel writer
One of the first women to work as a newspaper journalist in Georgia (U.S.). She was a nationally syndicated columnist and book author, a strong advocate for women’s rights, and the founder of her own publishing company and quarterly journal.
American novelist and short story writer
Australian historian
Jemima Condict (1754-1779) was an American diarist who recorded everyday life and historical events that occurred in Pleasantdale, New Jersey.
1800s Irish poet
American author and speech therapist, wrote and published books for children, youth and learning-disabled adults, as well as poetry.
20th century Canadian teacher and journalist
American writer
Ella Gertrude Clanton Thomas is best known for the extensive journal she kept of her life before, during, and after the U.S. Civil War (1861-65).