History of Langlade County, Wisconsin, 
from U. S. Gov't Survey to Present Time, with Biographical Sketches
Dessureau. Antigo, WI: Berner Brothers, 1922, p 278
Submitted by Cathy Kubly

James BEATTIE, the father of Homer BEATTIE, the successful potato grower of Langlade County [Wisconsin], was born in Clayton [Winnebago County], Wisconsin, 14 September 1860, the son of James and Nancy (WINFIELD) BEATTIE.  He attended the public schools of Clayton in his boyhood days and later entered the Neenah High School [Neenah, Winnebago County, Wisconsin].  Leaving high school, Mr. BEATTIE began in the agricultural field by working on his mother's farm, his father [James, husband of Nancy] having died when he was a boy.  Mr. BEATTIE moved with his family to Antigo [Langlade County], Wisconsin, in 1893, and has since spent his days in and about this city.

He [James BEATTIE] was united in marriage on 03 March 1886 to Hattie BABCOCK, to which union six children were born:  Murray K. BEATTIE, who married Ann HAGELSCHINE; Homer C. BEATTIE, who married, 20 July 1921, Miss Catherine CULBERTSON of Antigo; Edna L. BEATTIE, now Mrs. Earl GEORGESON, their marriage having occurred 08 June 1914; Lucius D. BEATTIE, who married Miss Gertrude BROOKE; and Janet, a student, who resides with her parents.  One child, Ruth, is deceased.  The James BEATTIE residence is at 217 Field Street, Antigo, Wisconsin.