John Besford (1717–1788)
John was born at Snitter and became an agricultural labourer. He and his wife Mary Felton had seven children.
Snitter
Snitter is a village in Northumberland on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, with Rothbury as its nearest town.
John Besford was born at Snitter in 1717 and baptised at Rothbury.
George Besford, buried Rothbury in 1721
The parish register records only “George, son of the Widow Besford, Snitter”. Which George Besford this was remains unsolved.
George Besford (1680-?)
George was born at Thropton and baptised at All Saints Church, Rothbury. He had two sons.
Family of George Besford (1680-?)
George Besford’s two sons, John and George, were baptised at Rothbury in 1717 and 1719.