Margaret Besford (1890–1899)
Known as Maggie, Margaret was born at 19 Church Street, Amble, Northumberland, on 17th May 1890. She died of influenza at Chevington Colliery at the age of 9 on 28th May 1899.
Amble
Amble is a town on the North Sea coast of Northumberland, England, at the mouth of the River Coquet.
Amble grew in the nineteenth century as collieries were opened, becoming a centre for the export of coal by sea.
A number of Besfords have a connection to 19 Church Street, Amble.
19 Church Street, Amble
David and Mary Besford lived at 19 Church Street, Amble, where they had twelve children, eight of whom survived beyond childhood.
Radcliffe, Northumberland
Radcliffe was once home to over 700 people. It was an independent and self-sufficient settlement with its own schools, shops, churches and working men’s club.
Family of David Besford (1863–1954) and Mary Besford (née Turnbull)
David Besford (1863–1954) and Mary Turnbull (1865–1951) were married at the United Presbyterian Church, Warkworth, Northumberland, on 10th December 1887. They had 12 children.