James Beaty, Sr.

:"For the junior Canadian Member of Parliament, James Beaty, see James Beaty, Jr."

James Beaty (2 October 1798 – 5 March 1892) was a Member of Canada's Parliament from 1867 to 1874, and published the "Toronto Leader" newspaper.

Beaty was born in Killashandra, Cavan County, Ireland, emigrating to Canada in 1818. He married Sarah Ann Armstrong (1799-1829) on 26 December 1822. He never remarried after her death.

He was elected to the 1st Canadian Parliament on 20 September 1867 under the Conservative Party. He was re-elected in 1872 for the 2nd Canadian Parliament, his final term in federal politics.

A member of the Disciples of Christ Christian denomination, he was active in establishing new congregations.

In 1852, Beaty established the "Toronto Leader" newspaper. He would also be active in other businesses.

He was sometimes referred to as James Beaty, Sen. (senior). A nephew of the same name, James Beaty (1831-1899), would also serve as a Member of Parliament from 1880 to 1887.

Beaty died in Toronto (Parkdale). His funeral was conducted at his residence on Fuller Street.

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* [http://www.islandregister.com/beaty.html Island Register: "The Descendants of Robert Beaty and Catherine Crawford"]

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years=1867–1874