Margaret Ellen Winward was born around 1858 in Westhoughton and was the daughter of James Winward (1822) and Mary Taylor. In 1861 she was aged 3 and was living in Chapel Lane, Westhoughton. By 1871 she was a silk weaver and still living in Chapel Lane. In 1881 she was aged 23, was working as a silk weaver and was living at 105 Church Street, Westhoughton.

Sources
• 1. 1881 Census website. 105 Church Street, Westhoughton. Margaret Winward. Daughter. Age 23. Silk Weaver. Born Westhoughton. • 2. 1861 Census. Chapel Lane, Westhoughton. Margaret W. Winward. Daughter. Age 3. Born Westhoughton. • 3. 1871 Census. Chapel Lane, Westhoughton. Margaret Winward. Daughter. Age 13. Silk Weaver. Born Westhoughton.