George Bestford (1897–1968)
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.
Italy
Besfords were held as prisoners of war in Italy in the Second World War, and one grew up in Emilia-Romagna.
Koni Besford
Koni Besford is a DJ and producer of alternative house electro, who has played alongside Benny Benassi, Roger Sanchez and Tiësto.
William Thompson Besford (1899–1997)
William Besford was taken prisoner in the Second World War in 1942. He was repatriated at the end of the war.