HISTORY OF ONTARIO, NEW YORK AND IT'S PEOPLE-1911 BEATTIE. Herbert Beattie, Whose family has been well known in New York state for a number of generations, belongs to that class of citizens of this country, who form the bone and sinew of the entire body. They are descended from Scotch ancestry, and have brought the sturdy bodies of that country. as well as the thrifty and practical habits of their ancestors, and combined them in the manner best adapted to the needs of their new home with the modern methods which are so rapidly introduced into agricultural pursuits in America. (I) James Beattie, the immigrant ancestor of Herbert Beattie, was born in Scotland in 1764. and died in this country in 1840. He was evidently a man of authority in many directions in his day. and was one of the founders of No. 9 Presbyterian Church. in 1807. served as an elder for many years, and was holding that office at the time of his death. He married Jane Grieve. (II) David. son of James and Jane (Grieve) Beattie, was born in Scotland April 6. 1799, and died on the family homestead in Ontario county, New York. He was but three years of age when he came to this country with his parents. In 1828 he purchased the land, for farming purposes, which has since been considered the family homestead. He married Dorothy, daughter of Adam Turnbull. Their grandson. Herbert Beattie, has at the present time in his possession a "peace pipe," dated 1671. which was dug up by Adam Turnbull on the farm now owned bv WilliamTuttle. (III) William, son of David and Dorothy (Turnbull) Beattie, was born on the family homestead. December 16. 1830, and died there, January 14. 1893. He was engaged in farming throughout the active years of his life, and for many years served as a trustee of the Presbyterian church, of which he and his wife were devout members. He married. June 9, 1858, Mary E. Barnes, Who was born in Yates county, New York January 22, 1827. and died May 10, 1900. (IV) Herbert, son of William and Mary E. (Barnes) Beattie. was born on the family homestead in Ontario county, New York, March 23. 1866. For a time he attended the district school, but as the health of his father was impaired. he was frequently obliged to remain away from the school sessions, and take charge of the farm management, while still at a very early age. This interfered with the acquisition of knowledge from books, but he has overcome this difficulty in a great measure by his keen powers of observation, and the deep thought he has given to all matters of importance since his early youth. To a certain extent it was beneficial to him to be obliged to depend upon his Own resources from earliest youth, as it strengthened his inventive faculties and executive ability, and this is, in a great measure, the foundation of his successful career as a farmer and fruit grower. The farm consists of one hundred and twenty acres, fourteen of which are devoted to orchard purposes, and the entire acreage is cultivated with the greatest care and in the most progressive manner. Modern methods are adopted whenever practicable and the results of this course have been most satisfactory, The dwelling house. which is commodious and comfortable. and all the outbuildings are kept in excellent condition, and it is one of the most productive farms of its size in the county. Like his father. he has been a staunch supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and has served as town assessor for two terms. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Beattie married. September 27, 1893, Emma, born in Seneca county, New York, April 5, 1871, daughter of Matthew and Hannah Simpson, Children: Harold G., born March 27. 1896: Donald S., born June 26,1902: and Walter S., born February 17,1907. --------------- Donna L-3