Born c1825 in Hanley, Staffordshire, the husband of Mary Bamford (61C).
| 1851 | Potter plate maker, Hill Street, Shelton, Staffordshire (27), living with his wife Mary (26) and children (51C). |
| 1860 | 2 Feb. Probably the Benjamin ‘Bamber’ described as foreman of the Bristol [Victoria] Pottery when he gave evidence against one of the employees charged with theft (Western Daily Press). |
| 1861 | Potters foreman, 2 Water Lane, Temple parish (37), living with his wife Mary (36), born in Hanley, and children Ann J. (14), George A. (12), Rosella (10), Thomasine (7) and Walter (4), all born in Hanley, and Mary B. (2), born in Temple parish (61C). |
| 1865 | 21 Mar. Benjamin Bamford is referred to as one of the foremen at Pountney’s Bristol Pottery (Western Daily Press). |
| 1868 | 31 Mar. He was described as the manager of Pountney’s Bristol Pottery (Western Daily Press). |
| 1869 | 25 Nov. A potter’s foreman he died in Totterdown. His will was proved on 29 December and he left personal effects valued at under £600 (PRO National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966). |