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William Besford (1823-1906)
William Besford was born at Dam Dykes farm, near Cramlington, Northumberland. He was baptised on 3rd of August 1823 at St. Nicholas’s Parish Church, Cramlington. William’s parents were Robert Besford (1792-1844) and his wife Mary Besford (née Marshall).
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Harry Besford (1921-1992)
Born Henry Besford on 6th October 1921, but always known as Harry, he was the son of George Besford and Maud Besford (née Carter).
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Besford Highwaymen
Two brothers, George Besford and Thomas Besford were tried at the Old Bailey in London on 7th September 1768. They were charged with Theft with Violence: Highway Robbery.
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John Besford (1749-1816)
John Besford was the son of John Besford and Mary Besford (née Felton). John was born in Birtley, Northumberland and was baptised at St. Giles Parish Church, Birtley, on 3rd September 1749.
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Margery Besford (later Craswell) (1741-)
Margery Besford was the daughter of John Besford and Mary Besford (néeFelton).
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Mary Besford (later Herdman) (1755-1833)
Mary Besford was born at Birtley, Northumberland, the sixth child of John Besford (1717-1788) and his wife Mary Besford (née Felton). She was baptised in May 1755 at St. Giles Parish Church, Birtley.
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George Besford (1743-1820)
George Besford was the son of John Besford and Mary Besford (née Felton). George was born in 1743 at Countess Park, a farm two miles north of Birtley, Northumberland. He was baptised at St. Giles Parish Church, Birtley, on 31st July 1743.
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David Besford (1897-1991)
David Besford was the son of David Besford and Mary Besford (neé Turnbull). David was born on 1st February 1897 at Middleton Street, Amble, Northumberland.
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Robert Besford (1856)
Robert Besford was the son of John Besford and Margaret Besford (née Patterson). Robert was born on 14th November 1856 at “Mill, Cowpen”. A windmill called Crofton or Cowpen Mill had been built in 1799. This was located near to Cowpen Square, where John and Margaret were recorded as living on the 1851 census. Robert…