Alice Ainscough was born in Blackrod around 1872 and was the daughter of James Ainscough (1843) and his wife Mary Ann Waring. In 1881 she was aged 9, was living in Little Scotland in Blackrod and was at school. In 1891 she was aged 19, was living with her parents at 384 Manchester Road, Blackrod and was working as a domestic servant. In 1901, Alice was aged 29, was working as a dressmaker and lodging with grocer Elizabeth Martlew at 27 Liverpool Road in Hindley.

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• 1. 1881 Census. Little Scotland, Blackrod. Alice Ainscough. Daughter. Aged 9. Scholar. Born Blackrod. • 2. 1901 Census. 27 Liverpool rd, Hindley. Alice Ainscough. Boarder. Age 29. Dress Maker. Born Hindley [sic]. • 3. 1891 Census. 384 Manchester Road, Blackrod. Alice Ainscough. Daughter. Age 19. General Servant, Domestic. Born Blackrod.