John Besford (1717–1788)
John was born at Snitter and became an agricultural labourer. He and his wife Mary Felton had seven children.
Rothbury
Rothbury is a market town in Northumberland, England, on the River Coquet. It is 26 miles (42 km) north of Newcastle upon Tyne.
James Besford
The earliest Besford we have been able to trace was living in Thropton at the time of his marriage to Margaret Robson. The couple had a son named George.
George Besford, buried Rothbury in 1721
Who was the George Besford who was buried at All Saints Church, Rothbury, on 3rd November 1721?
George Besford (1680-?)
George was born at Thropton and baptised at All Saints Church, Rothbury. He had two sons.
Thomas Robson
Thomas Robson lived in the parish of Rothbury. He was the father of Margaret Robson, who married James Besford in 1679.