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Alice Mary Frances Dease
Born 14 February 1874
Turbotston
Died 27 October 1949
Dundrum, County Dublin
Nationality Irish
Partner(s) Philip Charles Chichester
Children None
Parent(s) James Arthur Dease and Charlotte Jerningham

Alice Dease (born February 14, 1874 – died October 27, 1949) was an Irish writer and a folklorist. A folklorist is someone who studies and collects traditional stories, customs, and beliefs from a specific group of people or a region. Alice Dease was known for writing about the old tales and traditions of Ireland.

About Alice Dease

Alice Mary Frances Dease was born on February 14, 1874. She was the youngest of ten daughters born to James Arthur Dease and Charlotte Jerningham. Her family owned land in a place called Turbotston in County Westmeath, Ireland. Alice also had two older brothers.

Her Life and Family

In 1915, Alice Dease married Philip Charles Chichester. She continued her writing career even after she got married. She lived a long life and passed away in 1949 in County Dublin, Ireland. She was a widow when she died.

Her Work as a Writer

Alice Dease started writing before she got married. She was very interested in local folklore, which means the traditional stories and customs of her area. She wrote many articles and stories about these topics. Her works were published by the Catholic Truth Society, an organization that publishes books and pamphlets on religious and cultural topics. Through her writing, Alice Dease helped to preserve and share the rich folklore of Ireland.

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