James Ainscough was born in 1813 and christened on 2nd May 1813 at St. Katherine's Church in Blackrod. He may have been the same James who was the son of Ralph Ainscough (1782) and Nanny. A James Ainscough aged 69 and born in Chorley is listed in the 1881 census. He was living at 1 Market Place, Standish with Langtree and was a farmer of 17 acres. He was married to a woman called Sarah, born in Wrightington.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. James Ainscough. Christened 2 May 1813 at St. Katherine's Church, Blackrod. Son of Ralph Ainscough, b. 1782. • 2. 1881 Census. 1 Market Place, Standish with Langtree. James Ainscow. Head. Age 69. A farmer of 17 acres. Born Chorley.