Robert Bestford (1865–1935)
Robert Bestford was station master at Humshaugh station until he retired in July 1928.
Bellingham
Bellingham is a village in Northumberland, north-west of Newcastle upon Tyne, on the Hareshaw Burn where it joins the River North Tyne.
John Besford (1717–1788)
John was born at Snitter and became an agricultural labourer. He and his wife Mary Felton had seven children.
Family of John Besford (1717–1788) and Mary Besford (née Felton)
John Besford (1717–1788) married Mary Felton at the Parish Church of St. Giles, Birtley, Northumberland, on 9th October 1740. The couple had seven children.