Hi List, I have posted this request on the BAMFORD surname list, apologies to anyone who has already read this message there. My great grandmother, Ann Jane Bamford married Thomas Matthias at St Luke's Church, Wellington, Hanley on 28th December 1872. Her parents were Benjamin Bamford and Mary (nee Bradbury). Benjamin was a Potter. Ann Jane was born 26th April 1847, the family were then living at Well Street, Hanley. Benjamin Bamford was born 26th August 1823 at Hanley. His parents were Walter Bamford and Jane (nee Duley), both Walter and Jane came from Lichfield. They were married in July 1817 at St Michael's Church, Lichfield. Walter was a Tailor. I would be very interested to hear from anyone with connections to these families. Regards Jacqui