| ![Show Contents]() Ainscough History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 England Early Origins of the Ainscough familyThe surname Ainscough was first found in the county of Cumberland, however some of the family were found at Aughton in the East Riding of Yorkshire in early times. "The church [of Aughton], the chancel of which was rebuilt in 1839, has a low embattled tower, built by Christopher, son of the unfortunate Robert Aske who was beheaded at York in the reign of Henry VIII., 1537, as a principal in the insurrection called the "Pilgrimage of Grace," occasioned by the suppression of the monasteries. On the chancel floor is a fine brass slab, on which are graven the effigies of Richard Aske and his lady, who died in the fifteenth century. Near the east bank of the river Derwent the moats and trenches of an ancient castle are still visible; and in the vicinity of the church is a large mound of earth, the site of the castellated mansion of the Aske family." 1 Eske is a township, in the parish of St. John, Beverley, union of Beverley, N. division of the wapentake of Holderness, in the East Riding of Yorkshire. "This place, in Domesday Book Asche, derives its name from the British word signifying water. It was given at an early period to the collegiate church of St. John." 1 Early History of the Ainscough familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ainscough research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1350, 1438, 1450, 1521, 1540, 1546, 1550, 1558, 1590, 1596, 1616, 1618, 1619, 1624, 1641, 1650, 1654, 1659, 1668, 1671, 1685, 1689, 1699, 1774 and 1911 are included under the topic Early Ainscough History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Ainscough Spelling VariationsAlthough the name, Ainscough, appeared in many references, from time to time, the surname was shown with the spellings Askey, Aske, Askew, Aiscough, Ayscoghe, Asker, Ayscough, Aiskey and many more. Early Notables of the Ainscough familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was Anne Askew (1521-1546), English poet and Protestant who was condemned as a heretic, the only woman to have been both tortured in the Tower of London and burnt at the stake; William Ayscough (or Aiscough), (died 1540), Bishop of Salisbury (1438-1450); Edward Ayscough (died 1558), cup-bearer to Henry VIII; Edward Ayscough (of Nuthall) (c.1590- c.1641), Member of Parliament for Stamford in 1624; Edward Ayscough (1596-c. 1654), Member of Parliament for Lincoln and Lincolnshire; Edward Ayscough (c.1618-1668), English Member of Parliament for Great Grimsby in 1659; Edward...
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 Ainscough migration to the United States | + |
Gradually becoming disenchanted with life in Ireland many of these uprooted families sailed aboard the armada of sailing ships known as the "White Sails" which plied the stormy Atlantic. These overcrowded ships often arrived with only 60 to 70% of their original passenger list, many dying of cholera, typhoid, dysentery or small pox. In North America, some of the first immigrants who could be considered kinsmen of the Ainscough family name Ainscough, or who bore a variation of the surname were
Ainscough Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. George Ainscough, aged 10, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
- Mr. Thomas Ainscough, aged 45, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
- Mr. William Ainscough, aged 12, who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Cynosure" in 1863
Ainscough Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Joseph Ainscough, aged 24, originally from Liverpool, England, arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 from Liverpool, England 2
- Edward Ainscough, aged 25, arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 2
- Alfred E. Ainscough, originally from Walton, England, arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 2
- Ernest Ainscough, aged 26, arrived in New York City, New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Royal George" from Liverpool, England 2
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Ainscough Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Esther Ainscough, aged 18, a domestic servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Flora" 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Ainscough (post 1700) | + |
- Gerry Ainscough (b. 1964), English former rugby union footballer from Wigan
- John "Jack" Ainscough, English professional footballer in the 1950s
- Thomas Ainscough (b. 1865), English first class cricketer
- Shaun Ainscough (b. 1989), English professional rugby league footballer
- Jamie Ainscough (b. 1972), Australian former professional rugby league footballer
| Historic Events for the Ainscough family | + |
- Mr. Jack Ainscough, British Lead Telegraphist, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and died in the sinking 4
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fac et spera
Motto Translation: Do and hope.
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