Sam Ashcroft,b.?-d.before1909, Lanc, Eng

Researching the family of my GGGrandfather- Sam Ashcroft.Believed to be from co. Lancashire.He died before 1909, had 9? children, wife's name unknown. children's names: James(my ggrandfather)b.1884, Annie, Ernest, Edith, Nellie, Lisa, John, Alf, Sarah?. James immgrated to Canada.Any info or connections appreciated. Thank you!