David Besford (1897–1991)
David Besford was injured fighting in the First World War. He and his family emigrated from the UK to Australia in 1925, where he worked as a mines inspector.
People (Australia)
This is a full list of articles relating to the Besfords in Australia. See also the tree of the Besford family in Australia, and notes on the Besford name.
Thomas Besford (1899–1994)
Thomas Besford was born at Chevington Crescent, Northumberland. He was a miner who first relocated with his family to Kent, and then in 1928 to Australia.
Ted Besford
Ted Besford moved to Australia with his parents at the age of 10. He went on to be an Australian rules footballer and cricketer.
Margaret Alice Dodds (1901–1986)
Alice Dodds married Tommy Besford in 1925. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1928.
Rhoda Barkwell Websell
Rhoda Websell marrried David Besford in 1920. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1925.
Criminal Besfords who were transported to Australia
Three Besfords were convicted in the English courts and transported to Australia.
Irene Besford (1923–2018)
Alice Dodds married Tommy Besford in 1925. They and their children emigrated to Australia in 1928.
Alf Besford
Alf Besford moved to Australia with his parents at the age of 2. He went on to be officer in charge of Bonegilla Police Station.
