Misc. Notes
Birth:
Nov. 23, 1845
Brampton
Ontario, Canada
Death:
Jun. 16, 1921
Fergus
Ontario, Canada
Son of George & Ann Beatty; husband of Martha Rutherford, married Jan. 18th, 1876 at Peel County.
Co-founder [with brother, Matthew] of Beatty Brothers Limited, circa 1874 at Fergus, Ontario. Beatty Bros. manufactured farming equipment, water pumps, washing machines, ladders, and various other household appliances. As their product base and facilities expanded, Beatty Bros Ltd. would eventually employ over 1500 people.
George was a staunch follower of the Temperance movement and forbade his employees to drink alcohol.
The Old Fergus Swimming Pool was one of George & Matthew's philanthropic contributions to the town of Fergus.
Family links:
Spouse:
Martha V. Rutherford Beatty (1851 - 1940) Children:
William George Beatty (1877 - 1957)*
Milton James Beatty (1879 - 1940)*
Annie Luella Beatty (1884 - 1885)*
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Calculated relationship Burial:
Belsyde Cemetery Fergus
Wellington County
Ontario, Canada