William Renwick Beattie and Emma (nee Outcalt) are buried at Fort Lincoln cemetery along with Emma's mother Elizabeth David Clark (Outcalt). William and Emma were older when they adopted my grandmother Edna Patrica Dunbar. They also lived in the same house until both passed.
William Beattie loved my father (William Morris) and would take him out on his tractor when they visited. Unbelievable now because their house was located in a major metropolitan area. William Beattie was a horticulturist and worked for the department of agriculture. He had his own radio show and would receive letters from people all the time asking for advice on their plants, flowers etc. Prior to that he was a professor at The Ohio State University, I believe in the late 1800s. William was also and executive for the Cotton Belt railroad and had his own car - the number #7. Take a look at WR Beattie Cotton Belt Railroad, you will find some interesting information. William also wrote MANY books on plants and you if you research his name you find several titles.
My mom (Edna Dunbar) also said he loved the outdoors and was a huge photographer. He also established the volunteer fire department in Bladensburg, MD and the rescue squad. Above all, my mom remembers that the Beattie's (William and Emma) sponsored many young women's education in Ohio and DC and strongly believed in education. My mom (Edna Dunbar) said that they received lots of letters from thankful young women who appreciated their generosity.
William and Emma were very ill in their later years and were fortunate to sponsor other and have the means to remain in their home up until the both passed.
Respectfully submitted by William and Emma's granddaughter. 2018
William Beattie loved my father (William Morris) and would take him out on his tractor when they visited. Unbelievable now because their house was located in a major metropolitan area. William Beattie was a horticulturist and worked for the department of agriculture. He had his own radio show and would receive letters from people all the time asking for advice on their plants, flowers etc. Prior to that he was a professor at The Ohio State University, I believe in the late 1800s. William was also and executive for the Cotton Belt railroad and had his own car - the number #7. Take a look at WR Beattie Cotton Belt Railroad, you will find some interesting information. William also wrote MANY books on plants and you if you research his name you find several titles.
My mom (Edna Dunbar) also said he loved the outdoors and was a huge photographer. He also established the volunteer fire department in Bladensburg, MD and the rescue squad. Above all, my mom remembers that the Beattie's (William and Emma) sponsored many young women's education in Ohio and DC and strongly believed in education. My mom (Edna Dunbar) said that they received lots of letters from thankful young women who appreciated their generosity.
William and Emma were very ill in their later years and were fortunate to sponsor other and have the means to remain in their home up until the both passed.
Respectfully submitted by William and Emma's granddaughter. 2018
William Renwick Beattie and Emma (nee Outcalt) are buried at Fort Lincoln cemetery along with Emma's mother Elizabeth David Clark (Outcalt). William and Emma were older when they adopted my grandmother Edna Patrica Dunbar. They also lived in the same house until both passed.
William Beattie loved my father (William Morris) and would take him out on his tractor when they visited. Unbelievable now because their house was located in a major metropolitan area. William Beattie was a horticulturist and worked for the department of agriculture. He had his own radio show and would receive letters from people all the time asking for advice on their plants, flowers etc. Prior to that he was a professor at The Ohio State University, I believe in the late 1800s. William was also and executive for the Cotton Belt railroad and had his own car - the number #7. Take a look at WR Beattie Cotton Belt Railroad, you will find some interesting information. William also wrote MANY books on plants and you if you research his name you find several titles.
My mom (Edna Dunbar) also said he loved the outdoors and was a huge photographer. He also established the volunteer fire department in Bladensburg, MD and the rescue squad. Above all, my mom remembers that the Beattie's (William and Emma) sponsored many young women's education in Ohio and DC and strongly believed in education. My mom (Edna Dunbar) said that they received lots of letters from thankful young women who appreciated their generosity.
William and Emma were very ill in their later years and were fortunate to sponsor other and have the means to remain in their home up until the both passed.
Respectfully submitted by William and Emma's granddaughter. 2018
William Beattie loved my father (William Morris) and would take him out on his tractor when they visited. Unbelievable now because their house was located in a major metropolitan area. William Beattie was a horticulturist and worked for the department of agriculture. He had his own radio show and would receive letters from people all the time asking for advice on their plants, flowers etc. Prior to that he was a professor at The Ohio State University, I believe in the late 1800s. William was also and executive for the Cotton Belt railroad and had his own car - the number #7. Take a look at WR Beattie Cotton Belt Railroad, you will find some interesting information. William also wrote MANY books on plants and you if you research his name you find several titles.
My mom (Edna Dunbar) also said he loved the outdoors and was a huge photographer. He also established the volunteer fire department in Bladensburg, MD and the rescue squad. Above all, my mom remembers that the Beattie's (William and Emma) sponsored many young women's education in Ohio and DC and strongly believed in education. My mom (Edna Dunbar) said that they received lots of letters from thankful young women who appreciated their generosity.
William and Emma were very ill in their later years and were fortunate to sponsor other and have the means to remain in their home up until the both passed.
Respectfully submitted by William and Emma's granddaughter. 2018
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