Cecilia Stainsby was the thirteenth child of Robert Stainsby & Elizabeth Brewer born October-December 1864 at Fryton, Yorks.
In 1871 Cecilia was living at home with her parents, brothers & sisters at the Gate House, Fryton.
In 1881 Cecilia was working as a nurse (domestic) at The Mount School, Old Malton, Yorks. The head of the boarding school was George Arthur Firth, Vicar of St Michael’s, New Malton.
At the time of the 1891 census Cecilia was back at home with her widowed mother Elizabeth at the Gate House, Fryton. She was described as a waiting maid (domestic servant). Also at home was her older brother Henry & a nephew & niece.
By 1901 Cecilia had moved to Aiskew, near Bedale, Yorks where she was working as a parlour maid at the Manor House. She was one of 4 staff employed by a 66 year old widow Charlotte Bell.