James Beatty

James B. Beatty was an American merchant, pioneer, farmer, trader, hotel owner, and territorial legislator. Originally from Ohio, Beatty arrived in Minnesota in 1848 and was a leading figure in the state's early days. He served two non-consecutive terms in the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1852 and 1855.

Occupation

politician

Position held

member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives

Citizenship

United States

Born

April 27, 1817

Died

January 3, 1892