Elizabeth Ainscough was born around 1868 in Little Scotland and was the daughter of William Ainscough (1845) and Jane. In 1871 she was aged 3 and living in Cock Tavern Yard, Blackrod. In 1881 she was aged 13, was at school and was living in Little Scotland, Blackrod.

Sources
• 1. 1881 Census. Little Scotland, Blackrod. Elizabeth Ainscough. Daughter. Age 13. Scholar. Born Blackrod. • 2. 1871 Census. Cock Tavern Yard, Blackrod. Elizabeth Ainscough. Daughter. Age 3. Scholar. Born Blackrod.