Besfords who have settled permanently in a new country.
UK to USA / Canada
John David Besford (1883-?) emigrated in 1907 from Glasgow, UK to Ontario, Canada and then to Detroit, USA
George Robert Besford (1909-?) emigrated in 1947 from Seaton Delaval, Northumberland, UK to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
UK to Australia
Thomas Besford transported as a convict in 1818 from Shropshire, UK, to New South Wales.
John Besford transported as a convict in 1835 from Shropshire, UK to Hobart, Tasmania.
Hannah Besford transported as a convict in 1833 from Shropshire, UK to St Philip’s, Sydney, New South Wales.
David Besford (1897-1991) emigrated in 1925 from Choppington, Northumberland, UK to Victoria, Australia, and later in 1943 to Tasmania.
Thomas Besford (1899-1994) emigrated in 1928 from Kent, UK to Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.