Robert Besford married Ann Goodfellow on 26^th June 1788 at the Church of St. John of Beverley, St. John Lee, Northumberland. St. John Lee is located about 2 miles north of Hexham.

This was Robert’s second marriage following the death of his first wife Mary, who was buried at Chollerton, Northumberland, on 4^th November 1786. Her death had left Robert with three daughters, Sarah, Mary and Martha, who at the time of their mother’s death were aged 7 (almost), 5 and 2 respectively.

Robert and Ann had two children:

John Besford, born at Cheviot Farm, Hallington, Northumberland, and baptised on 3^rd May 1789 at the Church of St. John of Beverley, St. John Lee.

Robert Besford, born at Garrett Lee Farm, and baptised on 10^th January 1792 at St. Helen’s Parish Church, Longhorsley, Northumberland. Garrett Lee Farm is located about 3 miles north-west of Longhorsley.