Henry Winward - known as Harry - was born around 1885 in Westhoughton and was the son of James Taylor Winward (1862) and Mary. He was the grandson of James Winward (1822). In 1891 he was aged 6, was at school and was living at 168 Bolton Road, Westhoughton. In 1901 he was aged 16, was living at 63 Park Road, Westhoughton and was working as an apprentice in the boot trade. In 1911 he was living at 2 Clough Fold, Westhoughton, and was a boot and shoe maker.

Sources
• 1. 1891 Census. 168 Bolton Road, Westhoughton. Henry Winward. Son. Age 6. Scholar. Born Westhoughton. • 2. 1901 Census. 63 Park Road, Westhoughton. Harry Winward. Son. Age 16. Apprentice to Boot Trade. Born Westhoughton. • 3. 1911 Census. 2 Clough Fold, Westhoughton. Harry Winward. Son. Age 28. Boot and Shoe Maker. Born Westhoughton.