Ann Besford (1825–1896)
Ann Besford was working as a servant at Earsdon West Forest Farm north of Morpeth by the time she was 16 years old. She had six sons, five of whom survived to adulthood.
Fenrother
Fenrother is a hamlet in Northumberland about 4 miles (6 km) from Morpeth, in the parish of Tritlington and West Chevington, and historically a township in the chapelry of Hebron.
Mary Besford (later Ferguson) (1822–1883)
Mary Besford was born on the farm where her parents were living and working. She worked on the farm, and later as a dressmaker.
Family of Robert Besford (1792–1844) and Mary Besford (née Marshall)
The seven children of Robert Besford and Mary Marshall were born across the farms around Cramlington and Felton, from Stickley to Eshott Heugh.