Emily Maud Carter (1893–1970)

Maud, as she was known, was born in Highgate, London, the daughter of Henry and Emily Carter. The 1911 Census records Maud as 18 years old and living with her parents in Small Heath, Birmingham. Her parents were running a second-hand furniture business.

On 20th November 1920, Maud married George Besford at Gateshead Registry Office.

The 1921 Census records George and Maud as visitors staying with her parents at 87 Runcorn Road, Smethwick, about four miles west of Birmingham city centre.

On 6th October 1921, George and Maud’s son Henry (but always known as Harry) was born at 87 Runcorn Road, Smethwick. George and Maud lived in Ashington until almost the end of their lives, at 251 Rosalind Street.

Maud continued to live at 74 Charles Road until her death from lung cancer and pneumonia on 14th June 1970.