Background
Beaty was born in Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ireland, emigrating to Canada in 1818.
Beaty was born in Killeshandra, County Cavan, Ireland, emigrating to Canada in 1818.
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.
In 1852, Beaty established the Toronto Leader newspaper.
He would also be active in other businesses. This put him in direct opposition to George Brown and the Globe Newspaper.
He was sometimes referred to as James Beaty, Senator. (senior). Beaty died in Toronto (Parkdale).
His funeral was conducted at his residence on Fuller Street.
Foreign the junior Canadian Member of Parliament, James Beaty, see James Beaty, Junior.
A member of the Disciples of Christ Christian denomination, he was active in establishing new congregations. A nephew of the same name, James Beaty (1831-1899), would also serve as a Member of Parliament from 1880 to 1887.