Charles Ainscough was born in Blackrod around 1880 and was the son of James Ainscough (b. 1843) and Mary Ann Waring. In 1881 he was aged 1 and was living in Little Scotland, Blackrod. In 1891, he was aged 10, was at school and was living at 384 Manchester Road, Blackrod. In 1901 he was aged 20, was single and was working as a coal miner. He was living with his parents at 278 Atherton Road, Hindley.

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• 1. 1881 Census. Little Scotland, Blackrod. Charles Ainscough. Son. Age 10 months. Born Blackrod. • 2. 1901 Census. 278 Atherton Road, Hindley. Charles Ainscough. Son. Single. Age 20. Coal Hewer. Born Blackrod. • 3. 1891 Census. 384 Manchester Road, Blackrod. Charles Ainscough. Son. Age 10. Scholar. Born Blackrod.