James was the son of John McCormack Beckett and Euphemia (Effie) Robertson. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
James Beckett
John McCormack Beckett
Euphemia (Effie) Robertson (1908-?)
Finlay Robertson (1872-1957)
Donald Robertson (1841-?)
Margaret Campbell (1846-1896)
Christina Nicolson (1870-1957)