Surname: Bamford Forename(s): Samuel b. 28 February 1788. d. 13 April 1872. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, journalist, memoirist, radical, and weaver. Often wrote in Lancashire dialect.
Born in Middleton, Lancashire. Married Jemima Shepherd on 24 June 1810. Charged with
treason several times, including for his involvement in the Peterloo Massacre on 16
August 1819, when he was imprisoned for a year. Employed in various occupations, including
as Manchester correspondent for the Morning Herald (from 1826). Gave up journalism and other occupations in an attempt to make a living
solely by writing from 1839, but continued to suffer severe financial hardship. In
1846 received a private subscription from supporters, and in 1864 an annuity from
Manchester Liberals. Publications include The Weaver Boy, or, Miscellaneous Poetry (1819), The Queen’s Triumph (1820), and Homely Rhymes (1843). Biographical information: ODNB. (AC)