Both Elinor and her sister died as spinsters .
Elinor shared great - grandparents with Beatrix Potter who had given Elinor her own hand - drawn watercolour Christmas cards .
Both Elinor and Elinor 's sister died as spinsters .
Elinor shared great - grandparents with Beatrix Potter who had given Elinor her own hand - drawn watercolour Christmas cards .