Beattie, Alexander (2)

Beattie, Alexander O., a Presbyterian minister, was born at Ecclefechan, Scotland, Aug. 17, 1773. His education was limited. He was licensed in 1807, and appointed to a church in Kincardine. In 1825 he was called to Gordon-street Church, Glasgow, where he remained for thirty-two years. He was successful and very popular as a minister. He died June 10, 1858. See Wilson, Presb. Hist. AImanac, 1860, p. 271.