16 Jan 2016 - I have corresponded with a descendant of Joseph Beattie and Margaret Meldrum. Her name is Margaret Beattie and is descended through their son John Wilson Beattie.
Children
1. James Beattie (ID:I5971), b. 1821, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland d. 15 Aug 1860, Fordyce, Banffshire, Scotland (Age 39 years)
3. Jane Beattie (ID:I5973), b. Abt 1827, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland d. Yes, date unknown
4. John Wilson Beattie (ID:I7424)
(current person)
, b. 29 Jun 1828, Leslie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland d. 1896, Orbost, Victoria, Australia (Age 67 years)
Teacher. John Wilson was the head teacher at the Rosedale Common School No. 770 and he taught there from 1870-1900. He was also the Secretary and Treasurer of the Committee of Management of the first Presbyterian church in Rosedale.