Bestford

George Bestford was born at Bensham, Gateshead. He served in the First World War, and later moved to Pretoria where he joined the South African Police.

Robert Bestford was station master at Humshaugh station until he retired in July 1928.

Matthew Wilkinson Bestford was wounded serving in the First World War. He and his family lived in Australia for six years.

Thomas Bestford served with the Union Army during the American Civil War.