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Benjamin Beatty

Birth	:	1842 County Armagh, Northern Ireland
Death	:	13 Mar 1916 Adjala, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Burial	:	Saint Johns Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.9875630, -79.9789050
Plot	:	E20
Description	:	Orangeville Banner, March 16, 1916, page 6 - Died Beatty - In Hockley on Monday March 13th, Benjamin Beatty, aged 74 years. Funeral from his late residence to St. John’s Church Cemetery, 7th Line, Mono, this (Thursday) afternoon. Orangeville Sun, March 23, 1916, page 1 - Hockley The late Mr. Benjamin Beatty was born in County of Armagh, Ireland, in 1842 and died at Hockley on March 13th, 1916. An epoch is not necessarily marked by a great public event, but may just as truly be recorded by a gradual change... Read More	Orangeville Banner, March 16, 1916, page 6 - Died Beatty - In Hockley on Monday March 13th, Benjamin Beatty, aged 74 years. Funeral from his late residence to St. John’s Church Cemetery, 7th Line, Mono, this (Thursday) afternoon. Orangeville Sun, March 23, 1916, page 1 - Hockley The late Mr. Benjamin Beatty was born in County of Armagh, Ireland, in 1842 and died at Hockley on March 13th, 1916. An epoch is not necessarily marked by a great public event, but may just as truly be recorded by a gradual change in conditions and personnel of the people, brought about by the efflix of time. Into the township of Mono, to the district known as Hockley, over sixty years ago, there came from the British Isles a class of men and women (and this is true of all pioneers) sturdy, true hearted, with a definite purpose and a true vision of the great task they had undertaken. One by one, the grim reaper has been thrusting in his sickle, challenging them to an account of their stewardship. Monday night of last week, just after the shades of the evening had closed out the natural day, the message came quickly and peacefully to the last one of these tired and faithful workers in that district in the person of Benjamin Beatty. The late Mr. Beatty was the last survivor of those who came originally with their families, and his passing out makes a distinct line of demarcation between the past and the present. He came to Canada with this father and other members of the family in 1852, being only 10 years of age, and settling near Barrie. The family only resided there for about a year when they moved to Hockley, where he erected a sawmill. This he operated until a few years ago. He was a man of an exceptionally fine type of character, which was brought out most strongly in his private life. He did not aspire to public office, but always took a deep interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of his fellow-citizen. His was the plain and simple life, which concerned itself with the needs of humanity and no one ever came to his door asking an alms and went away empty-handed. As is usual with those of advanced years, his mind reverted to the "early days." They like to tell of the "sugar camp" the "logging bee," raising the "old log barn," the privations of pioneer life, of the "great glowing back-log," and withal the fine fellow feeling and mutual dependence that ran through it all. He was married to Urcella Austin of Tottenham, who, with four children, survive. The sons are Alexander, John and Joseph of Hockley and Johnston, principal of McDonald school at Kingston, ON The funeral which was under the auspices of L.O.L. No. 465 of Hockley, took place from his late residence on Thursday afternoon to St. John's cemetery, Mono. A large cortege followed the remains to their last resting place, the casket being borne by Messrs. Wm Laverty, George Mills, John Lindsay, Wm. Fleming, Wm McFarlane and John Lee. In the passing of Mr. Beatty, The Sun loses a valued subscriber and supporter. With the first issue of the journal away back in 1861 he became a subscriber and continued taking the paper until the day of his death. Orangeville Banner, March 23, 1916 - Benjamin BEATTY Hockley lost one of its oldest residents last week in the person of Mr. Benjamin Beatty, whose death occurred at his home in that village on Monday night, March 13th. Deceased had been poorly for five weeks, his illness having started with a severe attack of la grippe. This he succeeded in throwing off, but he failed to regain his strength or appetite and gradually wore away. The late Mr. Beatty was born in Armagh, Ireland, 74 years ago and came to Canada with his father and other members of the family at the age of ten years. He lived near Clover Hill in Simcoe County for several years, moving from that place to Hockley when a young man. He was a saw miller by trade and built and operated the first sawmill in Hockley neighborhood. He followed his business for many years and did an extensive trade with the farmers of Mono and Adjala townships. Honest and straightforward in his dealings he enjoyed the confidence and respect of the entire community. Deceased is survived by his widow, Ursilla Austin, of Tottenham, prior to her marriage, and a family of four sons and one daughter. The sons are Alex., John B., and Joseph Beatty, all well-known residents of Hockley, and Johnston Beatty, principal of Macdonald public school in Kingston. The daughter, Miss Ursilla Beatty, lives in Tara. Two nieces, Mrs. Wm Penelton, of Hockley, and Mrs. A. Sanderson, of Caledon East, and a nephew, Mr. Wm. Beatty, of Adjala, are the only other near relatives. The late Mr. Beatty was a Presbyterian, a staunch Orangeman and an Independent in his political views. He was one of the charter members of Hockley L.O.L. No. 465 and had helped to build two Orange halls in Hockley. Deceased was a genial, kindly man of a quiet but sociable nature and was well-informed on topics of current interest. He was a kind and thoughtful husband and father and as such will be keenly missed by his widow and family. It is unnecessary to add that these have the sincere sympathy of the people of the neighborhood in their bereavement. The funeral, which was largely attended, was held to St. John's Church cemetery, 7th Line, Mono, on Thursday afternoon and was under the auspices of the Orange Order. Rev. J. A. Black, of Mono Mills, was the officiating clergyman. The beautiful ritual of the Orange Order was read over the open grave by W. Bros. W. L. Laverty and John Lindsay, W. M. and Chaplain of L.O.L. No. 465. The pallbearers who were members of L.O.L. No. 465 were Bros. W. L. Laverty, Wm McFarland, Geo. H. Mills, John Lindsay, Wm. Fleming and John Lee.

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Where is Benjamin Beatty's memorial?
Benjamin Beatty's memorial is located at: Saint Johns Cemetery, Mono, Dufferin County, Canada.
When did Benjamin Beatty death?
Benjamin Beatty death on 13 Mar 1916 in Adjala, Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
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Latitude: 43.9875630
Longitude: -79.9789050

Family Members:

Spouse

Ursilla Austin Beatty

(1836 - 1922)

Children

Mary Jane Beatty Clegg

(1864 - 1882)

infant Beatty

(1866 - 1867)

John Benjamin Beatty

(1871 - 1957)

Joseph Beatty

(1876 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Johns Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9875630, -79.9789050

2. Mono East Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9743990, -79.9778650

3. Saint Francis Roman Catholic Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9504493, -79.9726131

4. Adjala United Church Cemetery
Adjala, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9883610, -79.9096160

5. Sloan's Presbyterian Cemetery
Adjala, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9921100, -79.8942300

6. Wesley Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0543854, -79.9774115

7. Relessey Cemetery
Relessey, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0479400, -80.0269170

8. Burns Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0313290, -80.0733000

9. Mono College Presbyterian Cemetery
Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9494200, -80.1049200

10. Forest Lawn Cemetery
Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9349430, -80.0981640

11. Saint James Roman Catholic Cemetery
Colgan, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0261497, -79.8475571

12. Zion Wesleyan Methodist Cemetery
Mono, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9548170, -80.1244380

13. Granger Cemetery
Granger, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.0608800, -80.0944500

14. Morningside Cemetery
Palgrave, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9598300, -79.8277900

15. Caledon East Public Cemetery
Caledon East, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8899485, -79.8941312

16. Churchill Cemetery
New Tecumseth, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9827240, -79.8083890

17. Caledon United Church Cemetery
Caledon, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8648360, -80.0013450

18. Saint George's Cemetery
Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8698226, -80.0325520

19. Centreville Cemetery
Albion, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9072136, -79.8470984

20. Crawford Cemetery
Caledon, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9168100, -79.8329400

21. Hughson Family Cemetery
Laurel, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9281000, -80.1348000

22. Rosemont United Church Cemetery
Rosemont, Simcoe County, Canada
Coordinate: 44.1146070, -79.9869440

23. Greenwood Cemetery
Orangeville, Dufferin County, Canada
Coordinate: 43.9121500, -80.1323500

24. Saint John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Cemetery
Albion, Peel Regional Municipality, Canada
Coordinate: 43.8989290, -79.8375460