Robert Ainscough was born around 1882 in Pemberton and was the son of Thomas Ainscough (b. 1854) and Ellen Parkinson. In 1891 he was aged 9 and was living at 21 Turners Yard in Pemberton. In 1901 he was aged 19, was working as a fireman in a coal mine and was still at Turner's Yard.

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• 1. 1891 Census. 21 Turners Yard, Pemberton. Robert Ainscough. Son. Age 9. Born Pemberton. • 2. 1901 Census. 21 Turner's Yard, Goose Green, Ince. Robert Ainscough. Son. Age 19. Fireman in Coal Mine. Born Pemberton.