Charles Herbert Besford
Charles Herbert Besford was working as a butcher’s boy in Heaton when the First World War broke out. He joined the Royal Navy and remained a reservist following his return to civilian life.
People (Northumberland)
This is a full list of articles relating to the Besfords of Northumberland. See also the tree of the Besford family in Northumberland, and notes on the Besford name.
William Bestford (1862–1922)
William Bestford was born near Blaydon in 1862. He served in India with the Northumberland Fusiliers, then worked as a coal miner around Winlaton, and died in Newcastle in 1922.
Harry Besford (1921–1992)
Henry Besford, always known as Harry, went to school in Bedlington and then studied Physics, becoming a Senior Medical Physicist at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham.
Albert Edward Partland (1901–1974)
Albert married Janet Besford on 30th May 1925 at Seaton Hirst Parish Church, Ashington.
Albert Edward Partland (1928-)
Albert Edward Partland (1928-) was the son of Janet Besford (1902–1994) and Albert Edward Partland (1901–1974).
Emily Maud Carter (1893–1970)
Emily Maud Carter was born in Highgate, London, and married George Besford in 1920 at Gateshead Registry Office. They had one child, Henry, in 1921.
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.
Judith Besford (née Dinning) (1947–2023)
Judith Dinning was born on 25th February 1947, the daughter of Ernest Dinning and Emily McGlen.
