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         JOHN C. BEATTY, a farmer and stock-raiser, residing on section 9, Port Louisa Township, was born Jan. 10, 1848, in Ireland, and is a son of Elisha and Eliza J. (Rosborough) Beatty, who were also born in the Emerald Isle. When two years of age he came with his parents to America, and here was reared to farm life, receiving his education in the graded schools of Burlington, in which city he made his home with an aunt, and subsequently attended the academy at Grand View. After completing his education he engaged in teaching one winter on Muscatine Island, but that profession not being to his taste, he abandoned it, since which time he has engaged in farming and stock-raising. His fine farm comprises 200 acres of rich land, all highly cultivated, and his stock is of the best grades, including Durham cattle.

Mr. Beatty is greatly interested in political affairs, votes with the Republican party, and at present is Justice of the Peace. He has also been Road Commissioner, and to all educational work he gives his support. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, near Fruitland, has served as its Steward, and is now President of the Board of Trustees. For many years he was the organist, and is now assistant organist, and holds the office of Superintendent of the Sabbath-school, and is a promoter of all church interests.