Ralph Ainscough was born on 13th March 1899 at 49 New Brunswick Street in Horwich. He was the son of George Ainscough (b. 1870) and Mary Ellen Winward. In 1901 and 1911 he was living at 49 New Brunswick Street. In 1913 he left full-time schooling to become an apprentice fitter at the Horwich Locomotive works. He was called up to join the Royal Flying Corps as an engineer on 20th August 1918, but was demobilised halfway through his training when the war ended. He married Alice Waite on 19th July 1921 at St. Catherine's Church in Horwich. For much of his life he lived at 57 Hilton Avenue in Horwich. In 1939 he was living at 57 Hilton Avenue and was working as a locomotive erector. He died from stomach cancer on 12th October 1967 at 57 Hilton Avenue and was buried in Ridgemont Cemetery, Lostock, on 16th October.

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• 1. Birth Certificate. Ralph Ainscough. Born 13 March 1899, 49 New Brunswick Street, Horwich. Father: George, locomotive engine stoker. Mother: Ellen. • 2. Marriage Certificate. Ralph Ainscough & Alice Waite. Married on 19th July 1921 at St. Catherine's Church, Horwich. Aged 22, Bachelor, Fitter, living at 17 Leicester Street, Horwich. Father: George Ainscough, Engine Driver. Witnesses: William Henry Tyldesley and Mary Ellen Ainscough. • 3. 1901 Census. 49 New Brunswick Street, Horwich. Ralph Ainscough. Son. Age 2. Born Horwich. • 4. Death Registers. Ralph Ainscough. Dec. 1967. 10c. 518. Horwich. Age 68. • 5. Death Certificate. Ralph Ainscough, 57 Hilton Avenue, Horwich. Age 68 years. A retired Fitter (British Railways). Cause of death: 1a. Carcinoma Stomach, Certified by R.D. [Choudlaing?], M.R.C.S. Informant: J R Ainscough, Son, 26 Barton Road, Lancaster. Registered 13th October 1967, W.C. Giel. • 6. 1911 Census. 49 New Brunswick St, Horwich. Ralph Ainscough. Son. Age 12. School. Born Horwich. • 7. 1939 Register. 57 Hilton Avenue, Horwich. Ainscough, Ralph. Male. 13 March 1899. Locomotive erector (heavy worker).