Edward Stabler**Edward Stabler's earlier pharmaceutical experience was gained in the drug store of his brother, William, at Leesburg, Va. The first of the Leadbeaters came to Alexandria in 1830 and engaged with William Stabler, son of Edward, who had succeeded to the business, In 1835, John Leadbeater married a daughter of Edward Stabler and became a partner in the firm of William Stabler and Bro. in 1844, and sole owner in 1852.