Mo You can search the Mining Database by town and it does show: Mining Accidents - Allson Name:ALLSON J. Age:50 Date:23/02/1867 Year:1867 Occupation:Bandsman Colliery:Bradley (ironstone) Owner:GB Thorneycroft and Co Town:Bilston County:Stafford Notes:Whilst removing a sprag the roof fell and killed him on the spot. So it might be worth checking this one out in case its been mis-spelt. Good luck and sorry if its not this one. Steve Basterfield Researching basterfields everywhere.