Beatty, James H. 1849-1916

BEATTY, HUNTER, APPLETON, WESSEL, PETERS, HOOVER

Posted By: Bart Hamlett (email)
Date: 3/12/2016 at 23:34:03

James H. Beatty was born at Morgantown, Virginia, on the 11th day of January, 1849. He passed from this earthly life at his home near Elkport, Iowa, on the 1st day of March, 1916, at the age of 67 years, 1 month and 29 days.
He with his parents settled near Elkport, Iowa, in the early "fifties", and with the exception of several years residence in Edgewood, Iowa, he has since lived at or near the place of the early pioneer home.
He was united in marriage to Louise Hunter on August 19th, 1875, and to this union were born six children, namely, Justin H. of Grand Forks, North Dakota; James T. and earl A. of Edgewood, Iowa; Gertrude M. Appleton of Modesto, California; Kate E. Wessel, of Waterloo, Iowa, and Ransom J. whose home has been with his parents. All of the children survive the departed, and all except the daughter whose home is in California, are present to comfort their widowed mother as she passes through the great affliction of her life.
The deceased is survived by two brothers, H.I. Beatty, of Sioux City, Iowa, and Rev. W.I. Beatty, of Elkpoint, South Dakota, the last named being prominent in the United Brethern denomination, having for a number of years served that church in capacity of Presiding Elder with marked ability. two brothers, John and Rev. S.T. Beatty have preceded him to the "other shore" The one mentioned las was for a time pastor of the Congregational church in Edgewood, Iowa, in which position, as well as in other pastorates held by him, he was a capable advisor and a most sincere friend.
The two sisters who are left to mourn the passing of a loved brother, are Mrs. Jennie Peters, of Phillips, South Dakota and Mrs. Anna B. Hoover, of Pasadena, California.
At the early age of eighteen years, the subject of this sketch united with the Methodist Episcopal church, and has ever since been a faithful and consistent member, as well as a devout student of the Holy Bible. the church to which he belonged, recognizing his ability and his consecration, many years ago called him to the position of local minister, a calling which he ever regarded as sacred and which he worthily filled.
During his early manhood he was for several years a successful teacher in public schools. Later in life he devoted his talents to the Sunday School work, and by many he will be remembered for his interest and zeal in that important department of the Master's field of labor.
After a brief illness of only six days duration he peacefully passed to his reward. It was at his request that one of his old-time friends, one who in the years that are past has been bound to him by ties of Christian Fellowship, should officiate at his funeral.
From many sources, since the death of James. H. Beatty, have come words of appreciation of his upright, manly, Christian character, In the Good Book which he loved, we find these words, "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches." In the light of these words, the heritage which he has bequeathed to his children far transcends that which the succession to wordly riches could possibly bring.
Funeral services were held at the Central church on the afternoon of March 5th, nd were conducted by the Rev. C.H. True, assisted by Rev. F. V. Schlung, the pastor. A large number of neighbors and friends were present to pay their respects to one who had been called from their midst. He was laid to rest in the Asbury cemetery, among the silent forms of friends and relatives who had passed on before.
( as printed in the Edgewood Journal March 9, 1916 )