Helena Little

Helena Elizabeth Bryson Little 

Born: 10 May 1883, Carlisle 

Father: Robert Little (b. 1847)

Mother: Marrion Irving Little (b. 1849)

Brothers: Alexander George Little (b. 1874), Robert John Little (b. 1887), Ronald Scott Little (b. 1890)

Sisters: Isabel Hannah Little (b. 1876), Marion Mary Little (b. 1878)

In 1891 –

She is at Cummersdale, Cumberland. Her father is listed as ‘Builder’. Helena, her mother and siblings (Isabel, Marion, Robert and Ronald) are unlisted.   

In 1901 – 

She is at Troqueer, Kirkcudbrightshire. Her uncle, Alexander Bryson (b. 1854), is listed as ‘Wine Merchant’. Her cousin, George Bryson (b. 1884), is listed as ‘Clerk’. Helena, her aunt, Georgina Bryson (b. 1856), and her cousins, Minnie Bryson (b. 1883), Jessie Bryson (b. 1886), Alexander (b. 1888), William I Bryson (b. 1830) and Ruth Armstrong (b. 1898), are unlisted. There is a servant, Maggie Boyd (b. 1882). 

In 10/06 – 

PT at The Fawcett, Carlisle

In 04/09 – 

Appointed to Hightown Girls' School, Crewe. £85.

In 10/09 – 

Address is 27 Gainsborough Road, Crewe.

In 10/10 – 

Appointed to Kendal Girls'. Assistant.

In 1911 – 

She is at 12 New Road, Kendal. Helena is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher’. 

In 10/16 – 

Appointed to Central Girl's School, Kendal. Head.

In 1921 – 

She is at 7 Ghyll Side, Kendal as a boarder. The head of the household, Arthur Whiteley (b. 1884), is listed as ‘Fitter’. Helena is listed as a boarder and ‘Elementary School Teacher Head’. Mary Nelson (b. 1893) is listed as ‘Elementary School Teacher Assistant’.     

In 1939 – 

She is at 22 Beastbanks, Kendal. Her sister, Marion, is listed as ‘Private Means’. Helena is listed as ‘Teacher’. Florence M Bell (b. 1903), Malcolm C Bell (b. 1935) and Marjorie T Bell (b. 1931) are unlisted.

d.         26 February 1964, Wigton

LITTLE Helena Elizabeth Bryson of Meadow View, Carleton, Carlisle, spinster died 29 February 1964 at Highfield House, Wigton, Cumberland. Probate Carlisle 12 August to Thomas Strong and Michael Timothy Strong, solicitors. £26,459.