Ralph Ainscough was born in 1816 and christened on 14th April 1816 at St. Katherine's Church in Blackrod. He may well have been a twin of William, as they were both christened on the same day. He was the son of Ralph Ainscough (b.1782) and Nanny.

Sources
• 1. International Genealogical Index. Ralph Ainscough. Christened 14 April 1816 at St. Katherine's Church, Blackrod. Son of Ralph Ainscough, b. 1782.