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John Besford (1717-1788)
John was the son of George Besford. He was born at Snitter and baptised at All Saints’ Church, Rothbury, on 9th June 1717.
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Family of John Besford and Mary Besford (née Felton)
John Besford married Mary Felton at the Parish Church of St. Giles, Birtley, Northumberland, on 9th October 1740. John was recorded in the Parish Register as being from the Parish of Bellingham, Northumberland, at the time of their marriage. Mary Felton was from the Parish of Birtley. John and Mary had the following children, all…