People (Northumberland)

John Besford was born in Birtley, Northumberland. He married Margaret Forster in 1768. The couple had eight children.

George Besford was born at Countess Park, a farm two miles north of Birtley, Northumberland. He married Mary Dodd, with whom he had eight children.

Margery Besford was born at Countess Park, a farm two miles north of Birtley, Northumberland. She married Edward Craswell at Hexham Abbey in 1767.

Margaret was living in Thropton at the time of her marriage to James Besford in 1679.

Thomas Robson lived in the parish of Rothbury. He was the father of Margaret Robson, who married James Besford in 1679.

Jack Besford spoke at the Northumberland Miners’ Picnic, Carlisle Park, Morpeth, on Saturday, 17th July 1948.

Edward Besford was born on 30th December 1857 at Crofton Mills, Cowpen, Blyth. He only lived for 13 hours.

James was born on 21st August 1860 at Cowpen Lane, Blyth. He died three days later on 23rd August 1860.

John was born on 19th September 1859 at Cowpen Lane, Blyth. He only lived for 15 days.

John was born on 31st May 1868 at Cowpen Colliery, Blyth. He died on 25th July 1869, just short of 14 months old.