Sarah Logan Fisher

Sarah Logan Fisher (1751–1796) was a Quaker Loyalist who wrote a diary about her experiences during the American Revolution.

[1] Fisher documented her pro-British views, as well as domestic life and the religious and spiritual contemplations of 18th century women in her community.

[4] In August 1777, Sarah's husband, Thomas, visited her family estate of Stenton and discovered that American officials were lodging there.

[5] In September 1777, Thomas Fisher was arrested for being "suspected of Toryism"[5] and sent with other Quakers to Winchester, Virginia where he was held for eight months.

[7] It has given historians a great source of information to be able to understand the lives of Quaker women during the 18th century.