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.
Thropton
Thropton is a hamlet in Northumberland, about 2 miles (3 km) west of Rothbury, near the junction of the Wreigh Burn and the River Coquet.
George Besford (1680-?)
George was born at Thropton and baptised at All Saints Church, Rothbury. He had two sons.
Margaret Robson
Margaret was living in Thropton at the time of her marriage to James Besford in 1679.