John T. Bethell

    John T. Bethell, a native of Lane Township, this county (Warrick), was born December 11, 1844, the eldest of seven children born to the marriage of William G. Bethell and Caroline M. Thompson, who were among the early pioneers of Warrick County.

    The first twenty years of his life were passed under the direction and care of his parents, and during this time he secured a good common school education. February 15, 1864, he enlisted as a private in Company E, One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was an active participant in the battles of Nashville, Franklin and others. he was discharged at Raleigh, North Carolina January 8, 1866, and returning home has since been engaged in active business pursuits. By being an active and zealous worker for the Democratic party he was rewarded by an election to the Sheriffalty of the county at the November election of 1884, and in August, 1885, will begin officiating in that capacity.

    He was married, May 28, 1863, to Sarah Elizabeth Mills, and by her is the father of eight children, five of whom are yet living. Mr. Bethell belongs to the A. O. U. W. and the G. A. R. of Boonville.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.