JamesBeck was born 17 April 1816 at Grey Abbey, Ards, County Down, Ireland, date per tombstone, also birth year per 1821 census, Townland of Grey Abbey, Ireland - age 5.
James Beck appeared on the 1860 census as the head of household, pg 825 #1184-482, New York Ward 22 District 2, New York Co., New York along with MargaretGraham, MargaretBeck, Sarah LBeck, IsabellaBeck and Orcilla CBeck. His info on the census included: Beck, James 41 b.Ireland silk manufacturer $0-$400.
Census1870*
1870
James Beck appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, pg 612 #416-W44, New York Ward 22 District 18 (2nd Enum), New York Co., New York along with MargaretGraham, MargaretBeck, Sarah LBeck, IsabellaBeck, Orcilla CBeck and Edwin A.Beck. His info on the census included: Beck, Jas 54 b.Ireland hoop skirt maker.
Census1880*
1880
James Beck appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, ED 456 sht 2b #13-16, New York (Manhattan), New York Co., New York along with MargaretGraham, Sarah LBeck, IsabellaBeck, Orcilla CBeck and Edwin A.Beck. His info on the census included: Beck, James 64 b.Ireland retired merchant.
Death*
15 September 1880
James Beck died on 15 September 1880 at New York at age 64 date per tombstone.
Burial*
He was buried at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York.