Mary Ainscough was born around 1874 in Pemberton and was the daughter of John Ainscough (1839) and Alice Baines. In 1881 she was living at 2 Little Lane, Pemberton. In 1891 she was working as a cotton spinner and was living at 171 Enfield Street, Pemberton.

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• 1. 1881 Census. 2 Little Lane, Pemberton. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 7. Born Pemberton. Scholar. • 2. 1891 Census. 171 Enfield Street, Pemberton. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 17. Cotton Spinner. Born Pemberton.