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Samson Besford
Joseph “Samson” Besford lived at 24 Henry Street in Hendon, Sunderland. A self-styled strongman, Samson’s hobby was collecting and lifting mangles.
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David Besford (skipper)
David Besford was the skipper of the St. Patrick trawler in Lowestoft.
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Margaret Besford (1866-?)
Margaret was the only daughter of John Besford and Margaret Besford (née Patterson). She was born on 21st May 1866 at Cowpen Colliery, Blyth, Northumberland.
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Radcliffe, Northumberland
Radcliffe was a mining community in Northumberland, located 1 km south of the town of Amble. Radcliffe was once home to over 700 people. It was an independent and self-sufficient settlement with its own schools, shops, churches and working men’s club.
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Percy Besford (skipper)
The 1944 King’s Birthday Honours, celebrating the official birthday of King George VI, were announced on 2 June 1944. Skipper Percy Robert Smith Besford, RNR, 3475 W.S. (Lowestoft) was Mentioned in Despatches.
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Family of George Besford (1852-1935) and Isabella Besford (née Miller)
George Besford (1852-1935) Isabella Besford (née Miller)
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George Besford (1852-1935)
Son of Ann Besford (1825-1896). Married Isabella Besford (née Miller). Family of George Besford (1852-1935) and Isabella Besford (née Miller). Daughter Catherine (Kate) Besford (later Gordon)
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Isabella Besford (née Miller)
Married George Besford (1852-1935). Family of George Besford (1852-1935) and Isabella Besford (née Miller). Daughter Catherine (Kate) Besford (later Gordon).
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Agnes de Besford (1350-1428)
Born 1350 in Besford, Worcestershire. Child of Sir Alexander Besford and Beatrice Thornden. Died in 1428 in Fladbury, Worcestershire, England, aged 78 years.
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Alexander de Besford (1260-1328)
Born about 1260 in Besford, Worcestershire. Father of John de Besford. Died 1328 in Besford, Worcestershire.