Ellen Ainscough, known as Nellie, was born in Horwich on 17th September 1908 and was the daughter of George Ainscough (b.1870) and Mary Ellen Winward. In 1911 she was living at 49 New Brunswick Street in Horwich. She married George Reginald Carter (Reg) in 1931. He was variously a Royal Canadian Mounted Policeman and a Policeman in Lancashire. In 1939 she was living at 10 Chesham Avenue, Rochdale. The family moved from Horwich and lived in Canada and Australia. They had one son.

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• 1. Alice Waite's records. Born September 1908. Daughter of George Ainscough, b. 1870. • 2. Family Records. Born on 17th September 1908. Married George Reginald Carter in 1931. They had one son: Neil (1932). • 3. Marriage Registers. Ainscough, Ellen & Carter, George Reginald. Mar. 1932. 8c. 625. Bolton. • 4. 1911 Census. 49 New Brunswick St, Horwich. Ellen Ainscough. Daughter. Age 2. Born Horwich. • 5. 1939 Register. 10 Chesham Avenue, Rochdale. Carter, Ellen. Female. 17 Sep 08. Married. Unpaid domestic duties.