Elizabeth Ainscough was born in 1838 in Wigan and was the daughter of John Ainscough (1810) and Mary Benson. She married William Gerrard in 1857. In 1871 she was living at 30 Harbord Street in the West Derby area of Liverpool. In 1881, 1891, 1901 and 1911 she was living at 14 Heathcott Street in West Derby. William had died by 1891.

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• 1. Deborah Ainscough's data. Elizabeth Ainscough. Born 1838, Wigan. Father: John. Mother: Mary Benson. Married William Gerrard, 1857. • 2. 1871 Census. 30 Harbord St, West Derby, Liverpool. Elizabeth Gerrard. Wife. Age 33. Born Wigan. • 3. 1881 Census. 14 Heathcott St, West Derby, Liverpool. Elizabeth Gerrard. Wife. Age 42. Born Wigan. • 4. 1891 Census. 14 Heathcott St, West Derby, Liverpool. Elizabeth Gerrard. Head. Widow. Age 52. Born Wigan. • 5. 1841 Census. Haigh Foundry. Elizabeth Ainscow. Age 3. Born Lancashire. • 6. 1861 Census. 4 Knight St., Little Bolton. Eliz. Gerrard. Wife. Age 22. Born Haigh. • 7. Joan Harrison's data. William Gerrard married Elizabeth Ainscough at St. David's church, Haigh. • 8. 1911 Census. 14 Heathcote Street, Liverpool. Elizabeth Gerrard. Head. Widow. Age 73. Born Wigan.