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George Bestford (1897-1968)
George Bestford was born on 1st October 1897 at Bensham, Gateshead. His parents were Thomas Bestford and Elizabeth Ann Bestford (née Reed) who married in 1889.
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Robert Bestford (1865-1935)
Robert Bestford was the son of George and Jane Bestford. He was baptised on 11th June 1865 at St. Giles Parish Church, Birtley, Northumberland.
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Matthew Wilkinson Bestford (1892-1978)
Matthew Wilkinson Bestford was born on 7th May 1892. He was the son of Robert Bestford (1865-1935) and his wife Phyllis Bestford (née Woodman).
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Thomas Bestford
Thomas Bestford served with the Union Army during the American Civil War. He volunteered to serve in the 9th Regiment, Pennsylvania Cavalry (92nd Volunteers) on 31st October 1861, joining up for a term of three years. He was recruited from Dauphin and Luzerne Counties, Pennsylvania.