In the 1881 census 43 Lorn Street, Hulme, Lancashire. [Mary Ellen’s future in laws lived at 43 Lorn Street ie probably across the street.]
Head Samuel Winnard, age 47, coppersmith, born Lancashire.
Wife Mary Winnard, age 44, born Lancashire.
Daughter Margaret Alice Winnard, unmarried, age 25, brass lapper, born Lancashire.
Son Samuel Winnard, unmarried, age 17, brass finisher, born Lancashire.
Daughter Mary Ellen Winnard, age 14, office assistant, born Lancashire.
Daughter Ada Winnard, age 12, scholar, born Lancashire.
Daughter Minnie Winnard, age 11, scholar, born Lancashire.
Son Richard Winnard, age 8, scholar, born Lancashire.