Christopher Becket was a resident of Edenton in Chowan Precinct, North Carolina. By 1731, Becket had involved himself in governmental affairs, serving as the doorkeeper of the colonial assembly. In 1773 he was listed as a local constable and from 1733 to 1735 he was responsible for maintaining the council and assembly buildings at Edenton when those governmental bodies were not in session. Becket died sometime between August and November 1736 and was survived by his wife Mary, who eventually received additional compensation for her husband's services to the government.