Armstrong Beattie1

b. 17 May 1792, d. 20 January 1820
FatherDavid Beattie1 b. abt 1744, d. 25 Apr 1814
MotherMary Beattie2 d. 8 Jan 1820
Birth17 May 1792 Armstrong Beattie was born on 17 May 1792, probably in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Devisee30 Jul 1805  Armstrong's father wrote his will in 1805 when Armstrong was still underage. He instructed that Armstrong's schooling was to be provided for and stipulated that when Armstrong turned 21 the family plantation, along with the necessary farming tools, was to be divided between he and his brother, David. Armstrong was also willed a Negro boy named Joe.1 
Marriage He married Elizabeth Scott, daughter of William Scott and Jane Whitely. 
Legatee17 Oct 1818  Armstrong's mother, Mary, writing her will in Oct. 1818, left Armstrong $1.00 without comment. Neither was he given a share of the property remaining in her estate after specific legacies to her other children were met.2 
Will30 Dec 1819 Armstrong's own will, dated Dec. 30th, 1819, left his entire estate to be equally divided between his wife Betsy and his son William. Betsy was also appointed executor; witnesses were John Robinson and David Beatie.4 
Will-Recd18 Jan 1820  According to Washington Co. Will Book 4, Armstrong's will was recorded in court on January 18, 1820. However, according to a transcription of his headstone this was two days before he died.5 
Death20 Jan 1820 Armstrong died on 20 Jan 1820 according to the date reported for his headstone. He was 27.3 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.3 
  Armstrong's mother also died in January 1820. 
  Armstrong's infant son William died in 1821, a few months before his 3rd birthday. William's half of Armstrong's land descended to Armstrong's siblings or their heirs. 

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Armstrong's will
Armstrong's headstone
Other interments in Old Glade Spring Cemetery

Family

Elizabeth Scott b. abt 1800, d. Jun 1876
Child
Last Edited1 Jan 2013

Citations

  1. [S131] David Beaty will (recorded 1814), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 56-57. David's will, dated 30 Jul 1805, lists beloved wife Mary, sons James, William, David, Armstrong and John, and daughter Polly. It was recorded 17 May 1814 on oath John Stewart and Mathew Ryburn.
  2. [S131] Mary Beatie will (17 Oct. 1818), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 317-318. Lists daughter Mary Clark and sons William, James, David and Armstrong. Also niece Mary Beatie, daughter of James Beatie and niece Mary Beatie, daughter of David Beatie.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 175. Armstrong Batie, 17 May 1792-20 Jan 1820, age 27 7m 22d.
  4. [S131] Armstrong Beatie will (1820), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 318-319. Will was dated 30 Dec. 1819. It lists beloved wife Betsy and son William.
  5. [S131] Armstrong Beatie will (1820), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 318-319. Proved on oath of David Beatie on 18 Jan. 1820 and again on oath John Robinson 15 Feb. 1820. [the 18 Jan date is at odds with the transcribed record from his tombstone which reports he died Jan 20]
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 175. William Batie, s/o Armstrong Batie, 29 Dec. 1818-4 Sep 1821, age 2y 5m 15d.