Mary Ainscough was born around 1892 in Pemberton, and was the daughter of Thomas Ainscough (b. 1854) and Ellen Parkinson. In 1901 she was aged 9 and was living at 21 Turner's Yard, Goose Green, Ince. In 1911 she was living at 668 Warrington Road, Park Lane, Brynn, Pemberton.

Sources
• 1. 1901 Census. 21 Turners Yard, Goose Green, Ince. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 9. Born Pemberton. • 2. Joan Hague’s data. Mary Ainscough m. Joseph. • 3. 1911 Census. 668 Warrington Road, Park Lane, Brynn, Pemberton. Mary Ainscough. Daughter. Age 19. Born Wigan.