James Ainscough was born in Preston in 1893 and was the son of John Ainscough (1850) and Susan. In 1901 he was living at 64 Ashmoor Street in Preston. In 1911 he was living at 64 Ashmoor Street and working as an engineer pattern maker.

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• 1. 1901 Census. 64 Ashmoor St, Preston. James Ainscow. Son. Age 8. Born Preston. • 2. 1911 Census. 64 Ashmoor Street, Preston. James Ainscow. Son. Age 18. Engineer Pattern Maker. Born Preston.