Alice Ainscough was born around 1873 in Blackrod and was the daughter of William Ainscough (b. 1845) and Jane. In 1881 she was aged 8, was at school and was living in Little Scotland, Blackrod. In 1891 she was aged 18, was working as a cotton spinner and was living at 23 Hill Lane, Blackrod.

Sources
• 1. 1881 Census. Little Scotland, Blackrod. Alice Ainscough. Daughter. Age 8. Scholar. Born Blackrod. • 2. 1891 Census. 23 Hill Lane, Blackrod. Alice Ainscough. Daughter. Age 18. Cotton Spinner. Born Blackrod.