In my Orange county book it has a bio on Alexander Beattie.He is one of the "honored residents of Newburg".....He is of English descent, and comes from one of the old families of New England. His grandfather,, Alexander Beattie was a Sargeant in the Rev War. and took part in the battle of White Plains. He was one of the first settlers of Orange Co., settling in the town of New Windsor, but his death occurred in Ulster Co." Alexander is a good candidate for parenthood--or clues- I hope this helps! Beverly Sgbt559@aol.com wrote: > To all, > I am looking for the birth of Francis Beatty b. 1759 in Newburgh. The parent > info I have seems to be wrong. I have his father as being Robert > Beatty/Beattie Jr. Any help with this would be great. I have been looking in > books and haven't found anything. > Sarah Beattie