on of Samuel Beatty (d. 1795) and Martha Hamilton, he was born in Derry, Ireland. Benjamin married Martha Chamberlain, the daughter of Jeremiah Chamberlain and Margery Hamilton, of York Co., PA, in about 1775. During the Revolution, he served as an ensign in Capt. John O'Blainess' company, first battalion, of the York Co. militia, and is said to have been with Gen. George Washington during the latter's crossing of the Delaware. Benjamin and Martha were the parents of 10 children. They eventually moved their family to Westmoreland Co., in western PA, where Benjamin died in 1831.
Benjamin Beatty
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Birth- Jan 1, 1745
Derry, Ireland
Marriage- Jan 1, 1775-Age: 30 years
Martha Chamberlain
York Co., PA
Death- Jun 2, 1831-Age: 86 years
Unity Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA
Burial
Unity Presby. Cem., Westmoreland Co., PA
Mother
Martha Hamilton
Father
Samuel Beatty
Religion
Presbyterian
Gender
Male
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