John Hanson Beadle

John Hanson Beadle
Born(1840-03-14)March 14, 1840
DiedJanuary 15, 1897(1897-01-15) (aged 56)
Other namesJ. H. Beadle
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA)
Occupations
  • Soldier
  • journalist
  • author
Notable workLife in Utah (1870)
The Undeveloped West (1873)
Western Wilds and the Men Who Redeem Them (1880)
Spouse
Jennie Cole
(m. 1872)
Children4
RelativesWilliam Henry Harrison Beadle (brother)
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1861–1862
RankPrivate
UnitCompany A, 31st Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Conflicts

John Hanson Beadle (March 14, 1840 – January 15, 1897) was a soldier in the American Civil War, a foreign correspondent, and the author of a book about Utah published in 1870. He reported from Utah, criticizing Mormonism and polygamy. He also reported from New York City, Canada, Europe, and Washington, D.C. He owned the Rockville Tribune in Rockville, Indiana.