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Dorothy Jane (Dora) Besford (later Hornsby) 1915-2018
Dorothy Jane Besford was born on 21st September 1915 at 273 Rosalind Street, Ashington, Northumberland. Her parents were John William Besford (always known as Jack) and Agnes Jane Besford (née Hewit). Dora (as she would always be known) was named after her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Jane Hewit (née Ferrow).
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Catherine (Kate) Besford (later Gordon)
Catherine Besford was born on 22nd September 1883 at Bog Row, Hetton-le-Hole, Co. Durham. Catherine was the daughter of George Besford (1852-1935), a coal miner, and his wife Isabella Besford (née Miller).
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Protected: David Besford (1919-2015)
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John Besford (1826-1914)
John was born in 1826 at Eshott Heugh, the son of Robert and Mary Besford.
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Charles Herbert Besford
Born on 3rd December 1898 at South Shields. His parents were William Besford and Ella E. Besford (née Stokes). The 1901 Census recorded Charles Herbert Besford aged 2 and living at 5 Second Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, with his parents.