James B. Beatty was an American merchant, pioneer, farmer, trader, hotel owner, and territorial legislator. Originally from Ohio, Beatty arrived in Minnesota in 1848 and was a leading figure in the state's early days. He served two non-consecutive terms in the Minnesota Territorial Legislature in 1852 and 1855.
- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- member of the Minnesota Territorial House of Representatives
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- April 27, 1817
- Died
- January 3, 1892
