JOHN BEETHAM, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Fennimore; was born in Durham, Eng., Jan. 3, 1817; emigrated to the United States and settled in Rock Co., Wis., in 1851; removed to Grant Co. in 1856. Was married to Mary Marwood May 14, 1840; she is a native of England; born July 2, 1820; they have six children - Thomas H., John W., Elizabeth, Jane A. and Mary; the four oldest children are married; Jane is a teacher, and Mary lives with her parents. Mr. Beetham is an active Republican. Owns a valuable farm of 120 acres under splendid cultivation.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.