1844 - 1939

        Born to an english mother and Irish father in kent, england. Married Maximilian Despard 1870. After her husband's death in 1890 she moved to south london to set up health centres for the poor. Published articles in various publications in regards to suffrage and the poor. Became a catholic and moved to Dublin in 1910. She spent her time there helping the poor as well. Became close friends with Maud Gonne. Joined Sinn Fein during War of Independance. Objected to Aglo-Irish treaty and supported Sinn Fein throught the Twenties. moved to Belfast in 1934, joining the Communist Party there.

She published several novels often describing the plight of the downtrodden. One of these, "A Voice from the Dim Millions" in 1884 was from the perspective of 'a working woman'.