Emigration

Besfords who have settled permanently in a new country.

UK to USA / Canada #

John David Besford (1883-?) emigrated in 1907 from Glasgow, UK to Ontario, Canada and then to Detroit, USA

George Robert Besford (1909–1981) emigrated in 1947 from Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Thomas Besford transported as a convict in 1818 from Shropshire, UK, to New South Wales.

Hannah Besford transported as a convict in 1833 from Shropshire, UK to St Philip’s, Sydney, New South Wales.

John Besford transported as a convict in 1835 from Shropshire, UK to Hobart, Tasmania.

David Besford (1897–1991) emigrated in 1925 from Choppington, Northumberland, UK to Victoria, Australia, and later in 1943 to Tasmania.

Thomas Besford (1899–1994) emigrated in 1928 from Kent, UK to Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.

Lee Besford, a British photographer who moved to Sydney.

George Bestford (1897–1968) emigrated to South Africa in 1920.