John Beatty, Company C, 1st Iowa Infantry, Civil War, Certificate # 662,235 On February 16, 1907 John Beatty, age 74 and a resident of Moline, Rock Island, Illinois filed a declaration of pension under the Act of February 6, 1907. He states "that he is the identical person who was enrolled at Muscatine, Iowa under the name of John Beatty on the 14 day of May 1861 as a private in Co. C 1st Iowa Vol. Infantry in the service of the United States in the Civil War and was Honorably Discharged at St. Louis on the 25 day of August 1861. That he served no other service." He adds "his personal description at enlistment was as follows: Height 5 feet 10 inches; complexion light; color of eyes blue; color of hair black, that his occupation was molder; that he was born in Ireland, 1832 at Newry County Down. Born Oct. 4th 1832. That his several places of residence since leaving the service have been as follows: Muscatine Iowa and has lived in Moline for the past 45 years. That he is a pensioner, certificate # 662,235" On Form 3-173, dated August 12, 1899, John Beatty, a resident of Moline, Illinois stated that he was married to Matilda Caroline George, April 10, 1871 in Muscatine, Iowa by Rev. James Boyd Blakeney, Pastor of 1 Methodist Church, Muscatine, Iowa. He was previously married to Lydia Ann Hopson who died December 22, 1868 at Quincy, Michigan. He has two sons by his first marriage: John Franklin Beatty born in Moline June 14, 1864 and Samuel Arthur Beatty born in Moline October 9, 1866. He has no children by his present wife. A letter, dated January 7, 1908, from John Beatty to the Pension Commissioner is in this file: Dear Sir, I rec'd your letter yesterday and in reply will say that when I left Ireland I was a boy and when I enlisted I gave my age as 27 as I thought that was my age was not sure of it about 25 years ago my oldest sister Mary made me a visit. She told me that I was born Oct. 4, 1832. Now then I had no object in making myself two years younger when I could just as well made 29 or 30. Last summer I wrote back to Ireland to find out my age. I got a letter from my brother-in-law and one from the Presbyterian minister which I will enclose you. Now if this is not satisfactory to you I can get a number of well known citizens here who will vouch for me for as to character and for truth and veracity as I am well known having lived here for 45 years and would not perjure my self to get 5 dollars month more. I will swear to these statements to be true to the best of my knowledge and belief. John Beatty A letter from James Dodd to John Beatty, dated September 3, '07, Greenfield Crossings, Goraghwood, Ireland is in the file: My Dear John, I received your letter in due time. I had heard through Mr. Mulligan that you were still alive. Well about your age I went over on Sunday week to Formore to your sister Margt. (Mrs. Moffat) and she says there is no record in the Family Bible of your age. There is only your name (John Beatty Carnmeen) but no date whatever. Mr. Mulligan says any record in books is lost long ago. But if my word is any good to you, you are two years younger than I am & I was 77 years on 11th August last, so that would leave you 75. Your sister Mary had your age I think. Mrs. Moffat and her husband are both well and Margaret was glad to hear about you. You didn't say anything of yourself. I would like to know if you are a widower or if you have any family. I am very well myself & still at my work. All my family are married and settled near me (5 boys & 2 girls). I think you know Jane is dead 14 years past & my son James & his wife and family live with me. He has seven children living. I have no fewer than 32 grandchildren living and one great grandson. I shall hope to hear from you soon again. & I remain Yrs Very Sincerely James Dodd. A letter dated July 13, 1909, from John Beatty to the Pension Department is in this file: Dear Sir, My name is John Beatty was a member of Co. C in the first Iowa Regt Infantry. My Pension Certificate number is 662235. When I enlisted in 61 I gave my age at 27 should be 29. At that time I did not know how old I was about 30 years ago my oldest sister made me a visit. She told me I was born in October 4, 1832. Have considered that my age since about 1 ½ years ago. I made application for an increase 20 month which you rejected on the Grounds that I could not get a family record or a church record. I have a sister living in Ireland and she sent me this document which I will enclose you. So it appears by that I was 10 years old in 1841 when the census was taken. Now you will please attend to this as I believe my claim is a just one. John Beatty Moline, Ill A certified copy of the Irish Census from 1841 is in the file [Most of the 1841 census for Ireland was destroyed and is no longer available today.]: Certified copy of portions of a census Return 1841 Family of Beatty, Of Carnmeen, Co. Down County of Down, Barony of Newry, Parish of Newry, Townland of Carnmeen, No in Census Book B 15, Name of head of family: John Beatty, occupation Bleacher. Names of all the Members, Servants and visitors of this family who slept in this house on the above night [Sunday, June 6, 1841] John Beatty, age 47, male, Head of family, married 1819, occupation bleacher, can read and write, native of County Down Jean Beatty, age 42, female, wife, married 1819, can read and write, native of County Down [entries for 4 occupants are noted with an "X"-followed by:] John Beatty, age 10, male, son, not married, at Mr. Wilson school, native of County Down. [other sections of the census, not filled in for this copy: table for members of the family who were absent on June 6, 1841 and a table for members of the family who had died since June 6, 1831.] John Beatty was last paid to January 4, 1913. He was dropped from the pension rolls due to his death Jan. 18, 1913. 1870 United States Federal Census Name: John Beatty Estimated birth year: abt 1845 Age in 1870: 25 Birthplace: Ireland Home in 1870: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois Family and neighbors: View Results Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Moline Works In Factory, lives in home of William Henry (??) Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: M593_273; Page: 207; Image: 415. 1880 United States Federal Census Name: John G. Beatty Home in 1880: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 45 Estimated birth year: abt 1835 Birthplace: Ireland Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Matilda Father's birthplace: Ireland Mother's birthplace: Ireland Neighbors: View others on page Occupation: Moulder Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age John G. Beatty 45 Matilda Beatty 32, born PA, parents born PA Samuel A. Beatty 13 born IL, father born Ire, mother born PA Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Moline, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T9_245; Family History Film: 1254245; Page: 373.1000; Enumeration District: 246; Image: 0749. 1900 United States Federal Census Name: John G Beatty Home in 1900: Moline Ward 2, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 66 Estimated birth year: abt 1834 Birthplace: Ireland Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Matilda Race: White Occupation: View image Immigration Year: 1852 Household Members: Name Age John G Beatty 66 Matilda Beatty 53, born PA, parents born PA, no children, married 29 years. Samuel A Beatty 33 born Ill, father born Ireland, mother born Iowa Carl T Schofer 40 Paul P Wittenberg 32 Detlef E Schraeder 44 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Moline Ward 2, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T623 338; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 97. 1910 United States Federal Census Name: John G Beatty [John G Beatly] Age in 1910: 78 Estimated birth year: abt 1832 Birthplace: Ireland Relation to Head of House: Head Father's Birth Place: Ireland Mother's Birth Place: Ireland Spouse's name: Matilda C Home in 1910: Moline Ward 6, Rock Island, Illinois Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Year of Immigration: 1882 Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age John G Beatty 78 Matilda C Beatty 63 Samuel A Beatty 43, divorced, moulder Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Moline Ward 6, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T624_320; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 107; Image: 1160. 1870 United States Federal Census Name: Samuel Batty Estimated birth year: abt 1866 Age in 1870: 4 Birthplace: Illinois Home in 1870: Quincy, Branch, Michigan Family and neighbors: View Results Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Quincy In the household of Jacob Brickley, born NY. Also in same house, Frank Batty, age 5, born Illinois. Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Quincy, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 265; Image: 538. Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 Illinois Marriages, 1851-1900 Name: Frank J. Beatty Gender: Male Spouse Name: Nellie Vanlouvanee Marriage Date: Feb 09, 1887 Marriage County: Rock Island Comments: This record can be found at the County Court Records, Film # 1428580 - 1428581. 1900 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Frank Beatty Home in 1900: Moline Ward 6, Rock Island, Illinois Age: 35 Estimated birth year: abt 1865 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Nellie Race: White Occupation: View image Neighbors: View others on page Household Members: Name Age Frank Beatty 35, father born Ireland, mother born Ohio, born June 1864, married 13 years Nellie Beatty 33 4 children, 3 living Clarence Beatty 7 Herbert Beatty 4 Lillian Beatty 2 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Moline Ward 6, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T623 339; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 104. Illinois Deaths: BEATTY ANNIE F/W UNK 0013059 1947-03-28 ROCK ISLAND ROCK ISLAND - - BEATTY D MARIE & M/W H-09 0000033 1941-04-18 ROCK ISLAND BUFFALO PRAIRIE TWP - - BEATTY FRANK A M/W Y-64 0032576 1935-07-16 ROCK ISLAND MOLINE - - BEATTY FRANK J M/W Y-77 0000045 1942-01-27 ROCK ISLAND MOLINE - - BEATTY HERBERT F M/W UNK 0007017 1945-02-10 ROCK ISLAND EAST MOLINE - - BEATTY LUCY N/S UNK 0000065 1939-02-28 ROCK ISLAND E MOLINE - - BEATTY NELLIE N/S UNK 0000269 1937-11-30 ROCK ISLAND E MOLINE - - BEATTY SAMUEL M/W UNK 0046156 1948-11-07 ROCK ISLAND EAST MOLINE World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Clarence John Beatty City: Not Stated County: Monroe State: Wisconsin Birthplace: Illinois;United States of America, born Moline, Illinois Birth Date: 28 Feb 1893 Race: Caucasian (White) Roll: 1674877 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 24 Occupation: automobile mechanic Source Citation: Registration Location: Monroe County, Wisconsin; Roll: 1674877; Draft Board: 0. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 Name: Herbert Franklin Beatty City: Not Stated County: Livingston State: Illinois Birthplace: Illinois;United States of America Birth Date: 13 Feb 1896 Race: Caucasian (White) Roll: 1614207 DraftBoard: 0 Age: 21 Occupation: typesetter Source Citation: Registration Location: Livingston County, Illinois; Roll: 1614207; Draft Board: 0. Laurel Baty, L252