James Beech was born in 1817 in Chorlton, Staffordshire.

James married Hannah Hulm

Details of James's marriage are not known.

He had the following children from his marriage to Hannah Hulm:

- Elizabeth Beech

born around 1857 in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

Details of James's occupation are not known.

Details of James's death are not known.