Ambly, you're right - too young to marry in 1857 - I typo'd that - it was 1867. ugh. Sorry for sending you on a wild goosechase.
Here's a transcript of my ggrandfather's obit: (1915)
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Obituary of James Beatty
“The death occurred at his home here on Thursday last, July 22 of James Beatty, aged 74 years, after a lingering illness. The funeral took place on Sunday, service being conducted in Holy Trinity church by the Rev J. G. Matthews of Saltcoats, followed by interment in Yorkton cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends from all sections of the district followed the remains to their last resting place, testifying to the esteem and respect in which deceased was held.
The late Mr. Beatty was born in Cobourg Ontario and in 1867 married Jennie Thomas who, with a family of five sons and four daughters is still left to mourn his loss. In 1899 he came West, settling in the Wallace district where he resided until two years ago when he retired and moved to Yorkton. He proved a successful farmer and with his sons acquired considerable valuable land. He was a great lover of good horses and for many years was prominent in local racing circles, taking an active part in the annual races at the Yorkton fair and similar events.
His sons Messrs James, Charles, George, Richard and William and his son-in-law Mr. Chisholm acted as pall-bears. All are well known residents of the Yorkton district as are also his daughters the Misses Jennie, Louise, Daisy and Mrs Chisholm.”
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Sure wish it mentioned "son of -------- and ------." Thank you all for your help - I will pursue James' siblings in hopes of finding his parents. Now that I know (thanks to the help you all have provided here) how to find a resource library, I'll try going the microfiche way. Crazy how very few of James and Jennie's children married (by my count I think 4 married -I wonder if that's common during that era in rural Canada - (sure glad my granddad did!)
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