Charles Beattie[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Mid Ulster | |
| In office 25 October 1955 – 7 February 1956 (disqualified effective 30 November 1955) | |
| Preceded by | Tom Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | George Forrest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 August 1899[2] |
| Died | 10 March 1958[2] Tyrone County Hospital, Omagh |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Ulster Unionist |
| Spouse | Eileen |
| Children | 1 son, 2 daughters |
| Residence(s) | Ashgrove, Dunbreen, Tyrone |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Profession | Auctioneer |
Charles Beattie[1] (3 August 1899 – 10 March 1958) was a Northern Irish farmer and auctioneer. Active in the Ulster Farmers' Union and in Unionist associations, he achieved senior office in the Orange Order and the Royal Black Institution and served on Omagh Rural District Council from 1952 until his death. He is principally known for an exceptionally brief career as a Member of the United Kingdom Parliament representing Mid Ulster; he did not win an election, but was declared elected when his opponent was disqualified. However, a few weeks after he took his seat, he was discovered to be holding an "office of profit under the Crown" which disqualified him.