Education
Born in Caledonia County, Vermont, Beckwith studied law in Saint Albans, Vermont and was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1844.
Born in Caledonia County, Vermont, Beckwith studied law in Saint Albans, Vermont and was admitted to the Vermont bar in 1844.
In 1846, Beckwith was admitted to the Maryland Barometer In 1853, Beckwith moved to Chicago, Illinois and practiced law. Beckwith was a Democrat.
From January 1864 to June 1864, Beckwith served briefly in the Illinois Supreme Court.
Beckwith resumed his law practice. Beckwith died in Chicago, Illinois.