Background
Beckett, Ernest John was born on February 6, 1887 in Wilton, England. Son of Richard and Emily J. (Titt) Beckett.
Beckett, Ernest John was born on February 6, 1887 in Wilton, England. Son of Richard and Emily J. (Titt) Beckett.
Educated private schools in England.
Came to the United States, 1907, naturalized, 1918. Filled various accounting and secretarial positions, 1907-1920. Assistant treasurer Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Francisco, 1920, financial assistant to president, 1927-1943, treasurer since 1943.
Vice president, treasurer and director Valley Electrical
Supply Company, Fresno, California. Director Vallejo Electrical
Light & Power Company.
Member American Newcomen Society, Pacific Coast Electrical Association, American and Pacific Coast gas associations. Clubs: Commonwealth (San Francisco).
Married Hilda Hansen, July 4, 1912. Children: Richard Wilton, John Raymond.