Mary Ainscough was born around 1880 in Aspull and was the daughter of Charles Ainscough (b. 1848) and Miriam O'Hara. In 1881 she was aged 1 and living at 61 Scot Lane, Aspull. In 1891 she was aged 11, was at school and was living at 17 Holly Street, Aspull.

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• 1. 1881 Census. 61 Scot Lane, Aspull. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 1. Born Aspull. • 2. 1891 Census. 17 Holly Street, Aspull. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 11. Scholar. Born Aspull.