Neltje Blanchan Doubleday

1865–1918 (age 53)

Author/Naturalist

Biography

Neltje Blanchan Doubleday, born in 1865, was an accomplished author and naturalist whose lyrical writings brought the beauty of the natural world to readers across the country. She celebrated the interconnection of people and the environment, fostering appreciation and stewardship through her words.

Her work endures, and she rests at Locust Valley Cemetery, remembered for inspiring generations to look more closely at the wonders of the world around them.