Title: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Author: Cyclopedia Company Limited

Publication details: The Cyclopedia Company, Limited, 1905, Christchurch

Part of: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Beck, James , Farmer, Ngapara. Mr. Beck was born in 1868, at Tokomairiro, Otago, where he attended school and also gained his early experiences of country life. He was for some time subsequently in the North Island, and in May, 1902. he secured 230 acres of the Windsor Park estate. He holds his property under a lease in perpetuity. During his residence in the North Island Mr. Beck was a member of the Otaki Lodge of Druids. He was married in June, 1896, to a daughter of Mr. Thomas Lockerbie, of Winton, and has two daughters and one son.