Ralph Ainscough was born in Wigan in 1881 and was the son of Robert Ainscough (1851) and Elizabeth Winnard. In 1891 he was living at 184 Plank Lane, Atherton. In 1901 he was aged 20, was working as an engine tenter and was living with his parents at the George & Dragon in Wigan. He married Susannah Cross. Ralph died on 21st March 1925. In 1911 he was living at 235 Firs Lane, Leigh, and working as a stationery engineman.

Sources
• 1. 1901 Census. George & Dragon, 33 Northumberland Street, Wigan. Ralph Ainscough. Son. Age 20. Stationary (Yarn) Engine Tenter. Born Wigan. • 2. 1891 Census. 184 Plank Lane, Atherton. Ralph Ainscough. Son. Age 9. Scholar. Born Pemberton. • 3. Vicki McEneff’s data. Ralph Ainscough, b. 1881, m. Susannah Cross, d. 21st March 1925. • 4. 1911 Census. 235 Firs Lane, Leigh. • 5. Marriage Registers. Ainscough, Ralph & Cross, Susannah. Dec. 1909. Wigan. 8c. 87.