Ainscough Family History-Mawdesley

Tennessee Ainscough

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:15:00 +0000

Hi all
At one time or another you have all mailed me via my Ainscough History blog with information or requests regarding a Peter or Thomas Ainscough, Lostock, Lancashire emigrating to Tennessee. Ive had a little time to trawl through the information you have sent me and it seems you all share a common ancestry - I wondered if you had managed to contact each other to discuss this further???
To make things simpler Ive included the texts from the blog below, making bold and larger the common information and also included email addresses. I'm blogging this so that others can see the common link more easily should they come looking for information. Please let me know how you get on - you may know each other already.....if anybody has any additional information on any of this Lostock Ainscough connection then please get in touch.
B

On 2 Sep 2008, at 20:56, Ray & Catherine Beeker (rcridge@egix.net)
Greatgrandfather, Peter Ainscough was from Bolton, Lancashire. Born 21 May1856? Married Hannah Partington (16 Nov 1856-April 1926)
They came to states in 1881 with 3 children. The oldest Thomas was my grandfather. Came over on the ship City of Rome. Family settled in Tennessee. Peter died 9 JUN 1954 at 98 yrs old. not bad for a coal miner. Thomas m. Lillie Grace Ritter in 1900, came to Indiana thereafter. They had 11 children. 7 girls and 4 boys. My mother Rita was one of the daughters. Am interested in finding Peter's and Hannah's parents and anything else to help.
Ray Beeker--Bloomington Indiana USA.
PS the last remaining child of Thomas and Lillie will be 90 in Oct. and all nieces and nephews will be helping Uncle Porter Ainscough celebrate.

Nancy (yogi_fisher@yahoo.com) December 2006
Peter Ainscough 1856 & Hannah Partington 1856
I have had such a tough time with my husbands ainscough family living here in the US. I had gotten back as far as a Thomas Ainscough born in Lostock, Lancashire, England between 1821-1825, we believe he was married to a Hannah Dickenson b. Great Bolch or Bolton, England
His children were John, Rosette, Mary, Helen "Ellen", Peter, Thomas, William, James Huey and Hannah. Nothing much yet on their spouses except for Peter who married Hannah "Anna" Partington. They are buried in Coalfield, Tennesee; John who married Elizabeth Bramley; Mary who married a John Roscow or Samuel Darbyshire.
Peter Ainscough b. 21 may 1856 Lostock, Lanchashire, England and Hannah Partington b. bet 1856-1858 Possibly in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England were married 10 Jun 1876 iBolton, Le Moors, Lancashire, England, they had a Thomas, John, Ellen, Margaret, Hannah "Anna", Sarah Alice, Peter, Henry, all were born in the States except for Thomas, John and Ellen.
I am hoping more Ainscough decendants start adding to more genealogy sites on the net.
Nancy"

On 27 Mar 2009, at 02:04, Jeff Ainscough (jainsco@comcast.net)wrote:
Frances Pauline Ainscough b.1923 - d. March 26th 2009
Hi Barbara,
Wasn’t sure if this info would help anyone but figured I’d pass it on. My Grandmother passed away yesterday and the obituary contains some genealogy info. Frances Pauline Ainscough was married to Ermal Elmore Ainscough born 27th September, 1920, died 3rd October 1969. His father was Thomas Ainscough who married Lillie Grace Ritter born 23rd October, 1878 in Coalfield Tennessee.

On 9 Jul 2009, at 03:45, Brenda Ainscough (brendaainscough@yahoo.com) wrote:
Barbara, l am sending you a letter that was my husbands late aunt. l have not found a connection as of yet that shows a relation to our Ainscoughs. l was hoping that you might have a clue as to who this is. Our Ainscoughs,
Thomas Ainscough 1791
Thomas Ainscough1825-1904 Lostock Lancashire
Peter Ainscough1857 Chew Moor Lostock Lancashire died 1954 Harriman Roane Tennessee.
This letter came from Donato Alvarez 884, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
You are welcome to look at my tree at Ancestry.com. Let me know if you may know who Thomas A Ainscough is.

Rosemund (Rosa to all) Cuddy (1912-1991) married Gerald Ainscough (1902-1975)

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:01:00 +0000

The following photos with additional information can also be found on Flickr - Ainscough History

On 14 Aug 2009, at 18:31, Bridget Hooton wrote:
Hello Barbara
My Aunt Rosemund (Rosa to all) Cuddy (1912-1991) married Gerald Ainscough (1902-1975) in 1946 (photo attached).
Gerry's father Thomas (1865-1927 and 1st Class cricketer) was the third son of Hugh AINSCOUGH (1816-1894) and Susan FAIRCLOUGH (1830-1923) Gerry & Rosa did not have any children & I have an album of 22 photographs without any identification but which I think are of Ainscoughs. I have enclosed a sample & wondered if you could pass them around the family or put them on the website/blog to see if there is any recognition. I feel the photos should stay in the Ainscough family & would be willing to pass them on.
Please pass on my details to anyone wishing to get in touch.
Regards
Bridget Hooton

Longridge Ainscoughs

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:25:00 +0000

Great to hear from Anne Russell today - another long lost cousin from the Hugh & Ellen (Cowley) Ainscough link. Anne is my 3rd cousin 1x removed.
On 5 Aug 2009, at 21:26, russellanne (russellanne@yahoo.com) wrote:
I came across your website whilst researching the Ainscough family tree and was suprised to find so much information. Private Richard Ainscough (1897-19 MAY 1918) SON (WAR VETERAN) was my great uncle, my maternal grandmothers brother. I have the letter from Richards CO which was sent to his mother on his death along with his 'Accrington Penny and his WW1 medal. Although you say that he had 4 brothers and 4 sisters he did in fact have 6 sisters the others being Jane (my grandmother) born on 7th April 1903, died 5th April 1993 and Margaret (who was known as Peg).Not sure when Aunty Peg was born but she was 64 when she died in 1969 so probably 1905 or 06. Alice died in 1991 at the age of 92. Mary - who we always knew as Moll died in 1966 aged 77 so presume she was born in 1888. I have lots of photos which I will post on here along with death cards and some press cuttings.

Below is what I know from photos, press cuttings and memory about William James Ainscough and Alice Watson (my great grandparents) line of the Ainscough family
Although I said in my comment that my gran Jane (who we always knew as Jinnie) was one of 11 but re-reading a press clipping it says she was one of 12 although all records only seem to show 11.

George was married to Agnes and had 3 children, William, Kathleen and Richard ( Picture above). Don't know the whereabouts of any of these.
Hugh was married to Ellen who died in 1978, they had 2 children called Raymon and Edmond.

Thomas was married to Helen (Nellie) nee Eckton who died in 1994 aged 100. They had four children, twins Catherine and Raymond who died aged 1 day old, and Hubert and Harry. Tom served in WW1 and was awarded the Military Medal. He died in 1936 aged 43 from lung problems probably picked up during the war.
Picture shows Tom with his sister Jane and one of his sons.

William died on the 5th October 1914 aged 19 years old.

Richard (1897-19 MAY 1918) SON (WAR VETERAN) was killed in the 1st World War and there are already details on the blog of his grave etc. but as I said I have the letter and other personal effects.
Ellen - I have no recollection of Ellen but I will go and have a look in the graveyard at St Wilfrids church where most of the others are buried.
Mary - we always knew Mary as Aunty Moll. She married George Petty (who died in 1962 aged 73) and they one daughter Winnie (married Jack Robinson) who in turn had a daughter called Jean (married Frannie Hall). They have 3 children Anne, Catherine and David.

Helen - again no recollection of Helen.

Alice was a real character. Probably the black sheep of the family. Well known in Longridge for her outrageous hats and bright red lipstick. Money came and went in Alice's life (usually a gentleman involved). At some time owned shops in Longridge. Was left the house I currently live in by a gentleman she was a 'housekeeper' for which she remortgaged several times finally selling it to her sister Jane (my grandmother) for £500. I can remember smuggling bottles of Brandy and fags into the care home for her. She died in 1991 aged 92. Married once to Fredrick Chownes but had no children. I have attached a photo of her with my grandma and Margaret.
Jane (known as Jinne) was my maternal grandmother. Married Robert Rossall and had two children Beatrice, my mother, and Jean. Died in 1993 aged 89. Beatrice had 2 children, myself Anne and Janet. Jean also had two children Keith and Denise.
Margaret also known as Peg was born 1905 and died in 1969 aged 64. She married William Dimmock and had no children.
I shall send more photos when I have scanned them.
Anne Russell

On 6 Aug 2009, at 20:07, russellanne wrote:
No problem at all posting this on the blog. If it helps anyone thats good. Will send more photos to you later. Also got a lot of photos found in Aunty Alices house but don't know who they are. Could be relatives from a generation ago so will email some of these as well.
St Wilfrids church is an RC church in Longridge - it is were many of my family are buried and where they married as well. I shall go and do some research there for you.
I was also interested to see on your photos the details of the Ainscoughs farming in Kestor (Castor) Lane in Longridge as grans family actually lived in a house in Kestor Lane and I think thats were the photo was taken of George & Jane.
Speak again soon.
Anne

On 24 Aug 2009, Barbara AINSCOUGH wrote:
Hugh & Ellen (Cowley)were my GGG grandparents - moved from Mawdesley to Kestor Lane and then took on the Old Oak Pub (2 yrs) and then back to farming just before he died - the story goes he drank all the profits and had to leave the pub business behind!
B

On 7 Aug 2009, at 07:27, russellanne wrote:
Your Hugh and Ellen above appear to be my GG grandparents - their son William James was my grandmother Janes father.
Anne

On 7 Aug 2009, at 10:19, barbara ainscough wrote:
Yes! thats our connection (your GG grandparents are also my GGG grandparents)....my line is Thomas Ainscough 1846 – 18 Sept 1929, Hugh & Ellens 2nd born- see the link - they are all buried at Alston RC like I mentioned.
That means Ive now got info. on all of Hugh & Ellens children - thank you for your update. H&E are my fathers GG grandparents too which makes you and dad 3rd cousins and Im your 3rd cousin 1x removed.
Henry was also one of their sons- buried at Mawdesley.
http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/01/fr-henry-ainscough-1864-1946.html
See all burials here..
http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/03/mawdesley-rc-churchyard-burials.html

On 24 Aug 2009, at 21:15, DAVID AINSCOUGH (davidainscough@btinternet.com) wrote:
Barbara,
I have just read Anne Russell's entry above, it's perhaps coincidence as Hugh seems a common forename for Ainscough's but it struck me a coincidence that her Hugh was married to an Ellen who died in 1978, my grandfather was Hugo Ainscough and his wife Ellen I thought from memory died early in 1979 when I was 16 but I could be mistaken I will have to check, but it does seem a coincidence. Any thoughts or more details on Anne's realtives whilst I try and dig out my details.
David Ainscough

On Sunday, 06 September, 2009, at 05:23AM, "russellanne"  wrote:
Barbara - Re Longridge Ainscoughs

I have been talking to one of my relatives in Longridge and she says that the Hugh and Ellen that I mentioned in my previous correspondance did in fact have 2 children called Raymon and Edmond. This may help someone make a link.

Regards

Anne

Thomas Ainscough1825-1904 Lostock

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:34:00 +0000

On 9 Jul 2009, at 03:45, Brenda Ainscough (brendaainscough@yahoo.com) wrote:

Barbara, l am sending you a letter that was my husbands late aunt. l have not found a connection as of yet that shows a relation to our Ainscoughs. l was hoping that you might have a clue as to who this is. Our Ainscoughs,
Thomas Ainscough 1791
Thomas Ainscough1825-1904 Lostock Lancashire
Peter Ainscough1857 Chew Moor Lostock Lancashire died 1954 Harriman Roane Tennessee.
This letter came from Donato Alvarez 884, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
You are welcome to look at my tree at Ancestry.com. Let me know if you may know who Thomas A Ainscough is. Thank you, Brenda Ainscough

more about Private Richard Ainscough, 63924

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:29:00 +0000

On 15 Jun 2009, at 17:30, Geoff Carefoot (geoff_carefoot@hotmail.com) wrote:
Dear Barbara,
I chanced upon your family history blog whilst surfing "t'interweb" and wondered if you would be interested in further information on Richard which you may not have or which you may like to pass on to other relatives with an interest in the military.
Although I now live in the south of France I was born, and brought up in Longridge, Lancs and spent some time researching local men who died in the Great War , especially as Longridge does not have a 'proper' war memorial (it has a 'memorial' playing field)
About 20 years ago I put a request in the local paper for any information pertaining to Longridge men who had died in the Great War, hoping that surviving relatives might have some information. I had but a solitary response but the lady had the original two-sided letter written in the trenches by Captain A. Park, O. C. "Z" Company, 2nd Royal Fusilers, on the 22nd of May, 1918, to Private Ainscough's mother. I have a photocopy and would be delighted to send you a copy. His details in "Soldiers Died in the Great War" are pretty similar to those supplied by CWGC but state that he was formerly 16/38196, K. L. R. = King's (Liverpool) Regiment and it would appear likely that he enlisted in the King's who were more likely to be recruiting in Lancashire and was probably transferred to the Royal Fusiliers following recuperation from wounds/injuries.
Regards,
Geoff Carefoot

'Escough Wood' - 1839 tithe map of Scarisbrick

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:45:00 +0000

On 12 Jun 2009, at 11:17, Andrew Scarisbrick wrote:

Hi Barbara.
I think I may have found another piece of the Ainscough puzzle for you. From some files I gave you a while back, extracted from the Cartulary of Burscough Priory, it gave you a description of where a wood known as 'Aykiscogh' was, in relation to Scarisbrick and Hurlston.
Well, since then, I have been looking at a copy of the 1839 tithe map of Scarisbrick, and attached is a small part of it. If you look at the left hand side of it, you will notice that some of the field names are 'Escough Wood', precisely where the cartulary information says it was. Also, the farm in possesion of James Moorcroft on the map was, and still is, called Wood End Farm, which in turn implies this is the site of a wood. So this would appear to be the ancient wood know as 'Aykiscogh'. What do you think?
Andy

Dublin Ainscough - John & Martha Ainscough link (Parbold)

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 25 May 2009 14:42:00 +0000

On 20 May 2009, at 17:50, Shauna Frey (freys@tcd.ie) wrote:
Hi Barbara,
My name is Shauna Frey and I live in Dublin, Ireland. I stumbled across your site while looking up a site for my grandmother over the weekend.
I see on the Ainscough Family Tree extending from Hugh Ainscough that you reach Francis John Ainscough, eldest son of John and Martha Ainscough, and then the trail ends. He was my great grandfather. He married Evelyn Ashcroft and had Susan Ainscough, Ann Ainscough (my grandmother), Mary Ainscough and John Ainscough (who you site in your Tree having died in 1974) and is buried in the grounds of the church). I do know that my grandmother's cousins and their children live here in Dublin as well, I just dont know which sibling of Francis' they belong to. If you need any other information, please let me know - I would be happy to help where possible. Please let me know that you received this mail, thanks!
Regards
Shauna

Betty Whitehead (1797-1879) - solving a puzzle

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:33:00 +0000

On 1 Feb 2009, at 19:27, Keith Whitehead (keith_whitehead@blueyonder.co.uk) wrote:
Hi Barbara
A Google search lead me to your blog...We may be very distantly related !! I have an ancestor, Richard Whitehead who may have been the brother of your GGGGGodknows how many times-grand mother!! Your Betty Whitehead was married in 1819. One year prior to this, a Betty Whitehead had a child. Is this the same Betty?? i.e. your Betty?
Thanks
Keith Whitehead

barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi Keith
great to hear from you....it certainly looks as though this could be possible from the info I have.
http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/03/thomas-ainscough-1778-1861-m-betty.html

Thomas Ainscough married Elizabeth (Betty) Whitehead (1797-1879)from Downholland, Lancs. on 17th May 1819; records can be found at Croston, Lancs. Thomas and Betty had 5 children. Their 2nd eldest son, Hugh 1822-1882 was my GGG grandfather- see blog 15th September 2006. Betty died 10th April 1879 and Thomas died 31st December 1861, both can be found on the same gravestone in St Peter and St Paul RC Cemetery, Mawdesley - see the blog link above. I am really interested in finding out more about Betty's parents (my 4 x grandmother).....I didnt know she had a child before getting married though. Do you have any more detail? My records show Betty's first child was Hugh (my 3x grandfather born 1822). Looking forward to hearing from you.
B

On 9 Feb 2009, at 22:04, Keith Whitehead wrote:
Hi Barbara
Sorry for the delay in replying...I found the Betty info on http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/ She was unmarried when she had her child in 1818. Here is the record:
Baptism: 12 Jul 1818 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancashire, England
Jane Whitehead - Daughter of Betty Whitehead, Spinster
Born: 30 May 1818
Abode: Mawdesley
Baptised by: Streyn: Master Rector
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1827, Page 78, Entry 622
Source: LDS Film 93712

Why I think there is a connection is that there are, to my knowledge, no other Whiteheads in the village. I am assuming that Betty and my Richard were siblings. The other reason for this assumption is that Betty and Richard both had children named Jane. This could indicate their mothers name???
Here is Richard's Jane just a couple of miles away at Rufford. The abode says Croston, but in all other references I have to Richard, his home was Mawdesley.
Baptisms: 25 Feb 1821 St Mary the Virgin, Rufford, Lancashire, England
Jane Whitehead - Dau of Richard Whitehead & Ann
Abode: Croston
Occupation: Weaver
Baptised by: Robt. Pearson
Register: Baptisms 1813 - 1836, Page 49, Entry 388
Source: LDS Film 1526059

I went to these villages on Sunday....very quaint !!!
Thanks
Keith

On 13 Mar 2009, at 09:39, Keith Whitehead wrote:
Hi Barbara
If you remember I e-mailed you a few weeks ago re your Betty Whitehead. I have made some progress as to the Whiteheads. I checked the IGI and found potential evidence for your Betty and my Richard being siblings. There is a Betty (c.1798) and a Richard(c.1800) Whitehead christened in Altcar. This is a stone's throw from Downholland where your Betty originates from. In Richard's case, his parents names (George and Alice) back up this assumption as Richard's children had these names also.
The evidence is circumstantial, but quite strong ....I think !!!!
Cheers
Keith

Hi Barbara
I assume that you have census details for your Betty?? If not I can supply them Richard died before 1851, therefore his place of birth is not on any census.
I have attached screenshots of the IGI records. As you can see, the coincidences would be remarkable if Betty and Richard were NOT siblings !!

they were both married in Croston
They both had children called Jane
they both were christened in Altcar
I think they were siblings, but it is not really proof. Please tell me what you think
Thanks
Keith

On 9 Apr 2009, at 10:45, Keith Whitehead wrote:
Hi Barbara
I went to the Altcar church a couple of weeks ago and it is a very nice place. The thing that astonished me was its isolation. Even in this day and age, the lack of an obvious parishioner base and difficult accessibility makes you wonder how it is still in existence. More so when one considers the the past when they didn't have cars but I suppose they had a stronger belief in God back then which would be sufficient motivation to travel!
Here is the bad news (for your Betty) If you look at the burials for Croston you will find this:
Burial: 1 Aug 1818 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancashire, England
Jane Whitehead -
Age: 8 weeks
Abode: Mawdesley
Buried by: G. Parkin Curate
Register: Burial 1813 - 1833, Page 60, Entry 479
Source: LDS Film 93713

An all too often occurrence in those days, unfortunately.
Cheers
Keith

Harrock Hall Ainscough family

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:18:00 +0000

Thanks to Debbie Schwarzer for sending in this photograph of 'her' Ainscough family, this is Bill Ainscough's family, otherwise known by myself as the Harrock Hall link! (see tree pdf in download box). Thanks Debbie its a lovely photo.....hundreds of family members once again.

Hi Barbara
Happy New Year! Thought you might like to see this, its an Ainscough family photo taken at Harrock last August, my daughter Josie is the little girl with the face painted holding the balloon.
Best wishes
Debbie

Congratulations! 50 years today.....

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:41:00 +0000

Congratulations go to my parents Margaret and Peter Ainscough who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary today - April 4th. It was great to see so many of my cousins at the celebration.

Frances Pauline Ainscough b.1923

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 18:24:00 +0000

On 27 Mar 2009, at 02:04, Ainscough, Jeff wrote:
Hi Barbara,
Wasn’t sure if this info would help anyone but figured I’d pass it on. My Grandmother passed away yesterday and the obituary contains some genealogy info. Frances Pauline Ainscough was married to Ermal Elmore Ainscough born 27th September, 1920, died 3rd October 1969. His father was Thomas Ainscough who married Lillie Grace Ritter born 23rd October, 1878 in Coalfield Tennessee. Hope all is well.
Cheers,
Jeff Ainscough
Northglenn Colorado USA
Jeff's Facebook

ODON — Frances Pauline Ainscough, 86, died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday at Eastgate Manor.
Born Feb. 18, 1923, in Roopville, Carroll County, Ga., she was the daugher of George W. and Nora S. (Howard) Hannah. A 1943 graduate of Roopville High School, she also attended Southern Baptist College in Atlanta, Ga. She worked at Sears in Georgia and the Army Engineers and OPA during World War II in Atlanta. She came to Epsom in 1946 after her husband was discharged from the Army. She also worked at York Pharmacy in Odon from 1954 to 1965 and RCA in Bloomington from 1965 to 1983 when she retired. She attended the Baptist church in Odon.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Dwayne Edward and Kathy Ainscough of Odon and Harlen Ray Ainscough of Thornton, Colo.; grandchildren, Leah Carlson, Brianna and Renzo Freitas, Jason Ainscough, Jeffrey Ainscough, Christopher and Michelle Ainscough, Corey and Megan Ainscough and Troy and Stephanie Ainscough; great-grandchildren, Lacey Ainscough, Austin Ainscough, Addison Ainscough, Eden Ainscough, Briar Ainscough, Ethan Carlson, Mariella Freitas and Mason Freitas; sisters, Emmie Christopher, Betty Hood and Geanie Cooper; and brothers, Iva Ray Hannah, Joseph Arail Hannah and Edward G. Hannah.

For full details please click on the link: Frances Pauline Ainscough b.1923

Fr. Malcolm Ainscough looking for unrelated Ainscoughs!

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 10:12:00 +0000

Can you help Fr Malcolm raise money for his church? Read on.....
On 16 Mar 2009, at 20:13, Malcolm Ainscough wrote:
Dear Barbara Ainscough
I wonder if you might spare a moment to assist me. I am the Rector of a Church of England parish in Chesterfield, Derbyshire and as part of a fund raising event have set myself the challenge of finding just 20 people with the surname of Ainscough who do not believe they are related. If you are able to help it won't cost you anything but a few minutes of your time.
All I ask is that you email me letting me know if, like most people with our surname, which is rather unusual, your family traces back to Lancashire. Also if you do not think that you are directly related to the people I have listed. I have no interest in family trees.
So far I have elicited fascinating responses from a Malcolm Ainscough (with an identical first and surname to mine) who is from Zimbabwe, and living in Johannesburg whose father originated from N.W.England. Julia Ainscough who is a professional musician in the south of England but whose family also originate from Lancashire with association with the catholic church in Parbold. Becky Ainscough in SW England through her mother Sue, living in the same region - she has not voluteered any other information. Professor E.Ainscough, an Australian living in New Zealand. Quite a wide variety of people!
For every Ainscough I can trace who is not directly related to another I have promised my church a donation.
To verify I am genuine please look at St Pauls Hasland my church website.
THANK YOU very much FOR READING THIS.
I look forward to your response.
With every blessing.
Fr. Malcolm Ainscough

On 17 Mar 2009, at 10:11, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi there
Lovely to hear from you - I think Julie Ainscough (musician) and I are from the same Ainscough line- we originate in Mawdesley/ Ormskirk- Lancs, a strong Catholic background with links to Parbold and Father Anthony Ainscough prior of Ampleforth - Ive never met her though I believe her grandfather and mine were brothers (2nd cousins)! Does that link count?? It was looking into family history that revealed this connection.
I do have a family history website (I know you are not interested in FH), but if you scan some of the blog entries I always include a persons email address and you can get in touch with Ainscoughs not related...quite simple hey? Plenty there from Australia, Denmark, Ireland, Canada and the UK. I tend to mention in the first line or so if they are directly related.
ainscough-family history
I hope this helps....any questions get back to me and Good Luck!
BTW I now live in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
B

On 17 Mar 2009, at 12:37, Malcolm Ainscough wrote:
Barbara,
Thanks for your reply. It will be really helpful to me in my quest! The idea is for as many of the people at church to set themselves to do 20 things they haven't done before, each with the same theme. Some are promising to do 20 walks, others 20 books and so forth. Each time one of the 20 is achieved they are to place a donation into a box, and in November we are holding a social and sharing what we have done.
Having now 5 positive replies, with your kind help I think I stand a better chance of another 15!
Fr. Malcolm

'The Path to Martyrdom' - new book

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 18:44:00 +0000

John Taylor (taylorashgrove@tiscali.co.uk) - Stallingborough, UK has been in touch regarding a new book he has written about Anne Askew. I've placed my order and I'm looking forward to reading it John!
Thanks for the update.

"I came across your blog by chance and was interested to see references to Anne Askewe (Ayscough) I have recently written a book about her life entitled 'The Path to Martyrdom' which has now been published. It is a novel but incorporates true historical facts about her that I have gathered over the years.
It is almost certain that she was born here at Stallingborough in 1520 or 1521 at the Ayscoughe's ancestral home. She could not have been born at South Kelsey as her father, Sir William, did not marry Elizabeth Hansard, his third wife unti 1528 !! There are a number of memorials in Stallingborough Church including one to Sir Francis her brother. In all more than forty Ayscoughes were buried in the graveyard here with a number of more important members of the family being buried in the crypt under the chancel. My name is John Taylor, the ISBN of my book is 190497605-0, it is priced £8.99 and can ordered through most bookshops. A quicker way to get a copy is through me at my e-mail address. Price is an additional £1.00 for postage.
John Taylor "

Betty Whitehead (1797-1879)

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:59:00 +0000

Margaret Ainscough Oak Chest 1718

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:18:00 +0000

Great to hear from John Alty about his family history links.
On 25 Jan 2009, at 21:46, A Alty (ayde26@blueyonder.co.uk) wrote:

Hi,
I came across your blog whilst looking into my family history and it has been very interesting to read.
I came across your blog whilst I was researching some information that my nan had given me on our family history, in particular an oak chest that dates back to the 1700's that is in my family. The chest has "MA 1718" carved into it and belonged to a Margaret Ainscough who married one of my ancestors who I have been told was called Hugo Alty but from the research I have done I believe he was actually Hugh Alty as this seems to be one of my families names, I have been told that they married in 1718 and this was a gift to her, they lived in Blackmoor Hall - Mawdsley. I have found a few references to Alty's living at Blackmoor Hall but I can only presume these where their children as they are in the 1800's (Henry and Robert Alty).
I myself am John Alty, my father is Robert Alty and my grandfather was Henry Alty, looking back through information on the internet I have found the names Hugo, Henry, Robert and John occurring a lot and these names have always been used in my family. I have found quite a few references to possible ancestors around Mawdsley. My grandfather was born in Up Holland not far from Dalton church where my Great grandparents and Great uncle and auntie where married.
My family now live in St Helens and have done for many years.
I hope the information on the oak chest may be of some use to you and if you have any possible information on Alty's that may be related to me I would be most grateful.
Regards,
J A Alty

On 26 Jan 2009, at 11:45, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi John
quickly checking the blog I have lots of info on Nancy (Ainscough) Alty b1784-1851. Nancy was the daughter of GGGGG grandparents John and Margaret (Worthington) Ainscough; sister of GGGG grandad Thomas Ainscough. She married Robert Alty. I have in my records that they had 3 children Hugh, Betty and Henry. I am inclined to think that the chest belonged to this Margaret Ainscough, Nancys mother??? The best person for you to contact is Nancy on Rhodes Island who is also a direct descendant of the Altys. Further info is in this blog article. Nancy from Rhode Island USA (nengel5@cox.net) has carried out lots of research and might be able to help further.

Hope this helps.
B

Ainscough Cricketers - Ormskirk & Ampleforth?

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:03:00 +0000

Images are from Ken Lea (kenandolwen@hotmail.com) with this information:
"The first photo is of an Ormskirk Cricket team circa 1935. Martin Ainscough is on the left of the middle row.
The second and third photos are not of Ormskirk CC and, I believe,not Wigan. It is more likely to have Ampleforth connections,judging by the blazers and "demeanour"!! I think that TOM is second from the left on the back row and HUGO far right on the front. I would only be guessing to name another. Can you help?
The third photo is similar I think that TOM is at the back,capless,in the porch doorway and HUGO bottom row,far right. Any help in identifying, welcome!!"

On 16 Dec 2008, at 15:56, Ken Lea (kenandolwen@hotmail.com) wrote:
Hello,
I'm President and Historian of Ormskirk Cricket Club and recognise my writing on a couple of your photos! Probably via my friend, Don Ambrose. I will produce a book on the History of the Club in 2010,to commemorate our 175th.Anniversary. I will put you on my list to receive a copy if you wish as the Aiscough brothers will figure with its early development. Although there was some involvement with Wigan by the brothers (dual and treble membership was common) most of their cricket was with Ormskirk. I have a theory, concerning dogs, as to why Ormskirk was the greater attraction!!! I'll be glad to correspond if it helps with your research/interest.
Regards,
Ken Lea

On 16 Dec 2008, at 16:03, Barbara Ainscough wrote:
Many thanks Ken...the photos were passed on to me via Anthony Ainscough, Parbold. This links to the following blog entries:

Thomas Ainscough-Wigan Cricketers/
Cricketers - Ainscough photos/

Also have you seen the blog entry of November 25th 2008 about the Wigan cricketers? Peter Lomax (peter_lomax@hotmail.co.uk) wrote:
.......Hi Barbara
I am researching the complete history of the Wigan Cricket Club for a dvd film and have found many links with the Ainscough family of (or nearby) Wigan.......
I wondered if it might be worth you getting in touch with Peter - sounds like you are likely to have the relevant facts about some of the Ainscoughs he is asking about.
B

more Ainscough oldies

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:10:00 +0000

Thanks to my 2nd cousin Jonathon Hopper, (son of Josie Ainscough and grandson of Maurice Ainscough) for this fantastic collection of old photos. They can be viewed online at the following Picasa photo sharing address:

Oldies- Ainscough photo collection/

If anybody recognises any of the buildings or people please do add a comment.
When I get chance I may download some and add to the Flickr Mawdesley - Ainscough photo pool.
Thanks Jonathon!

Wigan Cricketers - Info on Thomas Ainscough & Capt. Ainscough (5th Manchester Regiment)

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:17:00 +0000

On 24 Nov 2008, at 23:02, peter lomax (peter_lomax@hotmail.co.uk) wrote:

Hi Barbara
I am researching the complete history of the Wigan Cricket Club for a dvd film and have found many links with the Ainscough family of (or nearby) Wigan. As many of the family have played for the Club over the 160 years I was hoping you could shed more light upon two people in particular. Thomas Ainscough, who played for Wigan and Lancashire in 1891-1906 (http://content-www.cricinfo.com/engvpak/content/player/8688.html) and a Capt. Ainscough who served in the 1/5th Manchester Regiment, 42nd East Lancashire Division in Egypt and France in 1914-15.
I have also spoken to a cricket historian, Don Ambrose, who has previously helped a Doreen Ainscough in finding information about Thomas and his times playing for Lancashire. Also, I am currently in pocession of newspaper reports of Thomas Ainscough's performances in certain games from 1909 and obituaries from the Wigan Observer and The Cricketer. This gives a detailed account of his life, however anything more personal to the man that you may offer would be of great help.
If you are unable to help in this matter, please feel free to hand my email to anyone you feel can, as every bit of information always helps. Thank you for your time.
Peter Lomax

On 25 Nov 2008, at 10:16, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi Peter
Good to hear from you. Your work sounds very interesting and I would love to see what you find out and would welcome any further information, images and records to add to the blog.
The information I have about these 2 cricketers is all on my blog. This has been given to me from various sources including ancestors of the 2 gentlemen, namely Mary Ainscough and Anthony Ainscough of the Parbold Ainscough branch(brother and sister). They have also passed on a few old family photographs and I guess they would be the people to contact regarding additional information and permission to use photographs.
Cricketer John Ainscough (1863-1937) - Liverpool and District was the Grandfather of Mary & Anthony Ainscough, Parbold, (John was brother to Hugh & Thomas). It is this Thomas Ainscough (1865-1927)- Lancashire (Main FC: 1894-1906)(brother of John & Hugh) you seek further information about. Captain Cyril Ainscough is the other cricketer you are interested in. Both Thomas and Cyril are from this line of Ainscoughs.

GGG GrandfatherThomas AISCOUGH(1715-?)
G G Grandfather Hugh AISCOUGH (1745-?)
G Grandfather Richard AINSCOUGH (1770-1849)
grandfather Hugh AINSCOUGH (1816-1894) - Thomas is one of 13 children
father James AINSCOUGH (1858-1933)
Cyril AINSCOUGH (1893-1915) - is also nephew to Thomas - cricketer above

I have cc'd this email to them so you should be able to contact them by email. Should you have any difficulties please let me know and I will see if I can contact them.
The following blog entries might be of interest to you:

Hugh and Susan (Fairclough) Ainscough (parents of Cricketer Thomas)
Cricketers - Ainscough photos

(more family information)
Lancaster House

H&R Ainscough

Captain Cyril Ainscough
Captain Cyril Ainscough

Lancaster House today and contacts
Lancaster House

I hope this helps.
regards
B

On 1 Dec 2008, at 15:47, peter lomax wrote:
Hi Barbara
Thank you ever so much for helping me with the information. I have emailed Tony and Mary for any further help they may be able to offer. Obliviously, covering 160 years of the Club, I have found many wonderful characters and important persons who have aided the club in so many ways. That is why writing a feature on the Ainscough family of Parbold who have for many years been involved with the Club would be best for the dvd project.
I will be writing up all the information on Thomas Ainscough and Capt. Cyril Ainscough that I have, and as soon as that is done I will email you a copy for your blog.
Thank you again, Peter.

Stopforth - Speakman - Fairclough - Ainscough links 1700s

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:31:00 +0000

Thanks to Andy Scarisbrick the following (see snapshots above) trees are available for download (pdf) from the black box on the right:
Fairclough (Wrightington) Tree
Speakman James 1755 Tree
Speakman Joseph 1765 Tree
Speakman Tree
Stopforth William 1742 Tree

On 16 Nov 2008, at 15:21, Andrew Scarisbrick (andy_scarisbrick@hotmail.com) wrote:
Hi Barbara.
Do you ever get the feeling, when doing family research, that you end up going round in circles? I seem to be finding that at the moment.

First: I have been doing some work for someone on the Speakman family, and have found a Joseph Speakman, b. c.1765, who married a Susannah Ainscough b. c.1770, at Ormskirk, in 1795. The second son of this family was a Hugh Speakman, which is definitely an Ainscough name, who married a Mary Ditchfield.
I was wondering if you had ever come across a Susannah Ainscough born around 1770?

Second: I have also been doing some work on my mother's ancestry, and have traced back to a Margaret Ditchfield, nee Stopforth, daughter of James Stopforth, b. 1779, Lathom. I have found James' baptism at the Douglas chapel, Lancashire, and he was the son of William and Ann Stopforth. I have also found the marriage of a William Stopforth to an Ann Ainscough at Ormskirk in 1775.

Do you remember the wills of Hugh Ainscough of Ormskirk, liquor merchant, and Margaret Ainscough of Ormskirk, spinster, both died around 1812/3? They were brother and sister of your ancestor John, who married Margaret Worthington; so children of James Ainscough b. c. 1711. They both mentioned their sister Ann Stopforth (Stopford), wife of William. Hugh names two of her sons as John and Henry; Margaret says she has five sons.

Well, I can find the baptism of sons Edward, 1776; James, 1779 (see above); and John, 1781; with links to a possible William. Not sure about Henry yet.
Does this make sense to you? If so, it would definitely appear that I am descended from this Ann Stopforth nee Ainscough, b. ~1842. So I have another line of Ainscough ancestry.
All my research comes round again.
Please tell me what you think.
Andy

On 17 Nov 2008, at 20:43, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi Andy - well done for the detective work and joining up of families!
thanks for this information...yes the names are very familiar and Im sure I have links to the Stopforth and Speakman families in the blog. I definitely recall the Wills of Hugh Ainscough liqour mercahnt and spinster sister Margaret Ainscough and the mention of their sister Ann Stopforth. Fascinating that you are linked to more than 1 line of Ainscoughs....have you access to any new Will information?? The Hugh and Margaret Wills are available on the blog and also in my Flickr area, infact im sure it was you who sent them to me previously. I shall look into Susannah Ainscough born around 1770 - the Parbold Ainscough branch spring to mind here.....sure Ive seen the Speakman/ Ainscough link here....leave it with me, perhaps Mary and Anthony Ainscough (Parbold) can help out.

Useful links are:
http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/01/will-margaret-ainscough-8th-march.html

http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/05/margaret-ainscough-d1812-dau-of-james.html

http://ainscough-familyhistory.blogspot.com/2007/01/1813-hugh-ainscough-of-ormskirk-liquor.html

Also John Stopforth, Canada, (stopforj@shaw.ca) has provided information in the past about the Stopforth links....maybe try him??
B

On 19 Nov 2008, at 08:38, Paul Cobham (paul.cobham@hotmail.co.uk) wrote:
Jenny Trafford from Parbold ring any bells?
Paul Cobham

On 20 Nov 2008, at 12:56, Andrew Scarisbrick wrote:
Hi Barbara.
Thanks for your help. I am sure someone will know this mystery Susannah.
I was rather surprised (and worried) when I turned up the Stopforth/Ainscough marriage, and realised I had another Ainscough link in my family. I have no further wills at present, but intend to look for some Stopforth wills as soon as I get the chance.
It is also rather amazing how all these families interlink with one another. I have a younger son of Joseph Speakman and Susannah Ainscough, Richard, b. ~1814, Dalton, as marrying Mary Ainscough, youngest sister of Hugh (1816) of the Parbold branch.
I also have the Speakmans as connected to Faircloughs - I am not sure if there is a connection to the Susan/Susannah Fairclough who married Hugh Ainscough (1816) - I am looking at it.
But you can definitely see a complicated 'web' emerging amongst these families. If you are interested, I can pass on what I have on the Speakmans - although it is not yet complete.
Regards
Andy

p.s. I have connected that John Stopforth, and we are exchanging Stopforth info.

On 20 Nov 2008, at 13:31, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi
anything and everything please ...especially those fab. family trees you draw - even if they are small. As long as there is some ref. to an Ainscough in there I can find an excuse to blog it...it definitely rings bells in the Parbold line to me too. I bet there is a link to Susannah Fairclough who was Mary Ainscoughs (parbold) GG grandad.
Glad you have mailed John Stopforth in Canada, I hope this turns something new up, he will be a good contact and from what I recall he has done quite a bit of work on the family. I really wouldnt worry about 2 Ainscough families turning up in your family. It semed to be qite a common thing, you will probably find they are very distantly related. Our tree also shows Ainscoughs marrying Ainscoughs. I must find out where and when, thinking about it, this could also be the same instance you mention.
B

On 22 Nov 2008, at 14:21, Andrew Scarisbrick wrote:
Hi Barbara.
Here are a few trees for you, showing some Speakmans, Stopforths and Faircloughs - with their Ainscough connections. They are still works in progress, so are not fully finished, and they may yet grow.
Also be aware that there are brackets around the 'descendant' lines for some children. These means that I have not found 100% proof that they are with the correct parents, but there is usually some logical deduction for them being there, so it would seem highly probable. Last time I spoke to you, there were about three times as many brackets - which I have since proven (my theories were correct) using the registers of Burscough RC chapel, now St. John the Evangelist.

First is the Joseph Speakman tree, who married the Susannah Ainscough xxx/1793. Note that two of their children married Faircloughs, and (I think) one son married an Ainscough.
Second is a James Speakman tree, who I believe could be a brother of the Joseph above. It was this branch I started researching for someone else (descendant through the Atherton Halsall line). This branch has no connection with Ainscoughs, but I have included it because there is a Speakman/Speakman marriage between the two branches(just to make it more confusing!).
Third is a large Speakman tree connecting what I think are the two brothers, above.
Fourth is the Fairclough (Of Wrightington) tree. I have now proven that the Susannah Fairclough who married Hugh Ainscough (1816) was the daughter of Hugh Fairclough and Catherine Speakman (Catherine daughter of Joseph Speakman and Susannah Ainscough). I hope you can understand these trees because there is a lot of intermarrying going on between these families. The only 'missing link' is where the Susannah Ainscough, b. c.1770 fits in.
Lastly is the Stopforth tree, showing the descendants of William Stopforth and Ann Ainscough.
Records:
marriage date of Joseph Speakman to Susannah Ainscough - 11th April 1793, at Ormskirk
When looking at the records of Burscough RC Chapel, as above, I found the following Ainscough related baptisms;
b. 13/8/1794 - chr. 15/8/1794 - Matthias s. Joseph & Susannah Speakman (nee Ainscough)
b. 6/1/1796 - chr. 7/1/1796 - Hugh s. Joseph & Susannah Speakman (nee Ainscough)
chr. 23/7/1809 - Edward s. Henry & Margaret Ainscough
b. 15/3/1834 - chr. 16/3/1834 - Margaret d. James & Elizabeth Cave (nee Ainscough)

The Speakmans are obvious, but I thought you may be interested in the others. I will try to see where they fit in.
Best Regards,
Andy.

On 18 Dec 2008, at 12:53, Andrew Scarisbrick wrote:
Hi Barbara.
Thank you, that is really interesting. The Anne Ainscough b. 1783, when you say she is the sister of Richard A the elder, I am presuming you mean Richard Ainscough b. 1770 who married Elizabeth Livesey, father of H&R.

If so, I am sadly lacking in details of this family (i.e. Richard's brothers and sisters - I only know of one, James, who died 1818 Ulnes Walton) so that is useful info; and she will be distantly related to me through the Ainscoughs. I will see if I can find who she married, and if it is one of my Stopforths.

I have found the following burials at Croston church, from the online parish clerk, and I wondered if you had seen them? Do you think (as I do) that they belong to Thomas (b. 1715) and Richard (b. 1719), sons of Hugh Ainscough (very senior, b. ~1685)? If so, they could help to build up knowledge of this generation of the family.

Burial: 5 Jun 1746 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancashire, England
Richard Ascough - Son of Thomas Ascough & Mary
Abode: Mawdesley
Occupation: Yeoman
Register: Burials 1728 - 1782, Page 36, Entry 23
Source: LDS Film 93712

Burial: 4 Jun 1745 St Michael and All Angels, Croston, Lancashire, England
Hugh Ascough - Son of Richard Ascough & Margaret
Abode: Mawdesley
Occupation: Husbandman
Register: Burials 1728 - 1782, Page 35, Entry 1
Source: LDS Film 93712

‘LOCK UP YOUR BOSS’- Ainscough in jail!!

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:50:00 +0000

Dad has been in touch again with the following link - seems James Ainscough of Ainscough Crane Hire and a colleague have recently found themselves in trouble with the Law - not really!- it looks to have been both a fun and extremely successful charity raising event.....well done to all involved!
I just find it uncanny how alike Elvis James A looks......Im sure his ancestors would be proud of him.
Click the link to find out more.

On 4 Sep 2008, at 19:43, Peter Ainscough wrote:
Thought you'd like this:
Lock up your boss- Ainscough's in jail!/
Love,

Dad

Peter Ainscough 1856 & Hannah Partington 1856

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:01:00 +0000

Just received this email from Ray Beeker in Tennessee. The names do ring a bell but I can't remember who has contacted me in the past about this family.....if its you can you please get in touch with any information you might have.
thanks
B

On 2 Sep 2008, at 20:56, Catherine Beeker (rcridge@egix.net)wrote:

Barbara:
Found your wonderful site some time back. My greatfather, Peter Ainscough was from Bolton, Lancashire. Born 21May1856? Married Hannah Partington(16 Nov 1856-April 1926) They came to states in 1881 with 3 children. The oldest Thomas was my grandfather. Came over on the ship City of Rome.
Family settled in Tennessee. Peter died 9 JUN 1954 at 98 yrs old. not bad for a coal miner. Thomas m. Lillie Grace Ritter in 1900, came to Indiana thereafter. They had 11 children. 7 girls and 4 boys. My mother Rita was one of the daughters. Am interested in finding Peter's and Hannah's parents and anything else to help.
Ray Beeker--Bloomington Indiana USA.

PS the last remaining child of Thomas and Lillie will be 90 in Oct. and all nieces and nephews will be helping Uncle Porter Ainscough celebrate.

On 4 Sep 2008, at 07:23, barbara ainscough wrote:
Hi Nancy
its been some time (Dec 2006) since you sent your information in (italics below), you might be able to help Ray and Catherine here (see email below) - it seems you share the Hannah Partington link.

"Barbara,
...I am so grateful you wrote. I have had such a tough time with my husbands ainscough family living here in the US. I had gotten back as far as a Thomas Ainscough born in Lostock, Lancashire, England between 1821-1825, we believe he was married to a Hannah Dickenson b. Great Bolch or Bolton, England
His children were John, Rosette, Mary, Helen "Ellen", Peter, Thomas, William, James Huey and Hannah. Nothing much yet on their spouses except for Peter who married Hannah "Anna" Partington. They are buried in Coalfield, Tennesee; John who married Elizabeth Bramley; Mary who married a John Roscow or Samuel Darbyshire.

Peter Ainscough b. 21 may 1856 Lostock, Lanchashire, England and Hannah Partington b. bet 1856-1858 Possibly in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England were married 10 Jun 1876 iBolton, Le Moors, Lancashire, England, they had a Thomas, John, Ellen, Margaret, Hannah "Anna", Sarah Alice, Peter, Henry, all were born in the States except for Thomas, John and Ellen.
I am hoping more Ainscough decendants start adding to more genealogy sites on the net.
Nancy"

Ray - on my blog simply type Partington into the search box - top left to find all posts with relevant info. in. There is also a reference to an Elizabeth Partington in a blog of Feb 2008 - could she be related? Hope this helps.
Let me know how you get on.
B

A place called Ascog - Scotland

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:55:00 +0000

Dad mailed me a few weeks ago with the following information but Ive just got round to looking it up on the internet.....Ascog, situated on the east coast of the Isle of Bute, located about a mile and a half south east of Rothesay. It has an Ascog House with origins dating back to 1678. Looks like a gorgeous place to visit, although the site I visited doesnt give any information about early history.....interesting though. I have fiund further information on another website that says nearby "Rothesay Castle, a moated, circular structure was captured by the Vikings in 1230.."

http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/bute/ascog/index.html

On 25 Jul 2008, at 20:03, Peter Ainscough wrote:
Hi B
Quite by accident whilst browsing through a brochure we picked up while we were away, I discovered a place called Ascog in Scotland. The coincidence seems too good to be true, so I looked it up on the map. It sits a mile or two below Rothesay on the Isle of Bute and is a very small village or hamlet. However, close by is a Loch Ascog which seems to indicate that the name is of some historical significance there. It would fit in with a Scandinavian move southwards from Iceland or wherever, perhaps ???
Who knows - and there's no way of proving any of it that I can think of.
Thought you'd be interested.
Love, Dad

Anne (Ayscough) Askew - radio 4 broadcast

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:42:00 +0000

On 17 Aug 2008, at 11:00, Mary Ainscough wrote:

Hi Barbara, Just wondering if you caught 'Forbidden Families' on radio 4 the other day. this episode was all about Anne Askew the Protestant Martyr.
Love Mary

Radio4 Broadcast - Anne Askew (Ayscough)/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/forbiddenfamilies/pip/f9s6t/

Barbara Ascough d.1811 m Charles Nicholson

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:45:00 +0000

Ive just received an email fro Michael Turner in Sydney, Aus. He is interested in finding out more information about Barbara Ascough and family, Bedale, Yorks. Barbara went on to marry Charles Nicholson and had 1 son Charles Nicholson. Tragically she died young. Michael is the curator of the Nicholson Museum, named after Barbara's son Charles. If anybody can help please get in touch with either Michael or myself.
Thanks.
B

On 31 Jul 2008, at 06:05, Michael Turner (m.turner@usyd.edu.au) wrote:
Hi Barbara
Can you help me??
I’m the curator of the Nicholson Museum at the University of Sydney. The Museum is named after Charles Nicholson (1808-1903). There are however several unresolved mysteries about Nicholson and his origins.
Nicholson’s mother was your namesake (nearly) Barbara Ascough. She was married to Charles Nicholson (b. Cockermouth).
Barbara died when Charles was 3 in 1811. Charles senior in 1824. Following the death of his mother, Charles was brought up by his maternal aunt, Mary Ascough, in Bedale.
Nicholson qualified as a doctor from Edinburgh University in 1833 and immediately sets sail for Australia, sponsored by his uncle William Ascough, who was a wealthy trader etc on the Hawkesbury River in NSW. In 1836, William drowned in a boating accident on the Hawkesbury. He left Charles his entire fortune.
Nicholson lived in Australia until 1862 when he returned to England. In 4 successive UK censuses he gave his place of birth variously as Whitby (x2), Sleights, and Bedale.
Can you help me with any background on the various Ascoughs in this story??
2008 is the bicentenary of the birth of Sir Charles Nicholson and we’re planning a large exhibition on him for November this year. He is one of the more famous (and certainly one of the richest) Australians of the 19th century.

With best wishes
Michael

Senior Curator
The Nicholson Museum
The University of Sydney NSW 2006 Australia - www.usyd.edu.au/museums

On 31/7/08 5:03 PM, "barbara ainscough" wrote:
Hi Michael
good to hear from you. With your permission I would like to add this to the blog and see if anybody else out there can help. It undoubtedly sounds like this Ascough family stem from the Bedale branch......lots of history there. Do you have a birth date for Barbara A?? Also do you have any info about her parents??
When I get a moment I shall look into it.
best wishes
B

On 31 Jul 2008, at 08:19, Michael Turner wrote:
Hi Barbara
Thanks for the speedy reply - sensational!
All I know further at this stage about Barbara is that she was the daughter of ‘J. Ascough. Esq., of Bedale’. Do please add to the blog.
I should add that Nicholson was always said to come from Cockermourth, and that Cockermouth are subsequently very disappointed to be about to lose a ‘famous son’. Their loss, Bedale’s gain!

On 1 Aug 2008, at 15:34, Andrew Scarisbrick wrote:
Hi B
Barbara Ascough was the youngest daughter of John Ascough Esq. of Bedale, but I am sorry, I can't track this family for certain. I cannot get a good handle on this family, as all the members involved seems to have either died before the censuses, or emigrated.
It seems apparent that Barbara comes from the Ascough family which were a minor gentry family from the Bedale area. Interesting to note the village called Aiskew by Bedale.
There are, in fact, a number of Ascoughs from the Bedale/Masham area, found in the 1851 census, who are probably all connected. However, that would be a large task to undertake.
There are a few references to the landed Ascough family I have found on the internet, including a William Ascough esq. of Kirby Malzeard (Malzart), which is just south of Masham.
It may be worth finding the Victoria County History volume for North Yorkshire, for the Bedale/masham area, and seeing if this mentions the Ascoughs for any of the local manors.
I am sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Regards,
Andy.

"Olsok" Wirral-Chester Viking Churches Heritage Walk/Pilgrimage

barbaraainscough@mac.com (boobelle) — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:34:00 +0000

On 18 Jul 2008, at 00:45, Harding Stephen wrote:

Dear Colleague
Please can I bring to your attention this years "Olsok" Wirral-Chester Viking Churches Heritage Walk/Pilgrimage which this year goes from the church of St. Mary and St. Helen at Neston to St. Olave's in Chester.
It is on Saturday July 26th and starts at 9am. It will be led by myself and Dr. Dan Robinson, Emeritus Keeper of Archaeology at the Grosvenor Museum in Chester.
Details are on:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/-sczsteve/Olsok08.htm

The remarkable Viking stone fragments at the church at Neston - and the work going on to build a replica of the "Viking Lady" cross will be featured on ITV1 Granada this Sunday (6pm) on the Lost Treasures - Vikings Show. St. Olave's will also be featured too. For those not in the Granada region the show can be picked up as follows:

Sunday July 20th: ITV1 Granada, 6.00pm BST. LOST TREASURES: VIKINGS. King of Sat gives the following Satellite details for the appropriate Frequency, Polarisation, Symbol Rate and FEC settings: Astra 2D 28.2°E. 10758.00V. 22000 5/6.
If you wish to come on the walk it is important you email myself, Dan Robinson or Mike Morris (contact details on the web site) well in advance so we have an idea of numbers. Please read the instructions carefully on the web site,
All best

Steve Harding

Stephen Harding (Professor of Biology)
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington
LE12 5RD, UK
Viking blog: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/-sczsteve