Family James Andrews Beard was born in Portland, Oregon, on May 5, 1903, to Elizabeth and John Beard. His British-born mother operated the Gladstone Hotel, and his father worked at the city's customs house. The family vacationed on the Pacific coast in Gearhart, Oregon.
Family James Andrews Beard was born in Portland Oregon on May 5 1903 to Elizabeth and John Beard His British-born mother operated the Gladstone Hotel and his father worked at the city's customs house The family vacationed on the Pacific coast in Gearhart Oregon