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From History of North Washington, published 1903, now in public domain. 
Submitted by Candy L. Grubb Feb. 22, 1997. Both above notices must remain 
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ISAAC BETHURUM
 
	Isaac Bethurum dwells in Stevens county, about nine miles east from 
Westbranch. He owns a good farm, which is improved with good buildings, 
fences, and so forth. Thirty acres of the place are under cultivation and 
in addition to handling this, Mr. Bethurum devotes attention to raising 
stock. He is a man of energy and has done much for the welfare of the 
community as well as manifesting good industry and wisdom in his own 
enterprises. He has served as justice of the peace and the people of the 
district have chosen him as road supervisor, in both of which positions he 
has shown good ability.
	Isaac Bethurum was born in Lincoln county, Kentucky, on July 26, 
1838 the son of William and Alidia <Herren) Bethurum, natives of Kentucky. 
The father died in 1849 and left a widow and five children, William, Mary 
J., Rebecca, James and   Isaac, the subject of this article. Mrs. Bethurum 
married again and came out to Kansas. Two children were born to that union, 
L. F. and John. Isaac received his education as best he could get it, the 
facilities for that training being meager. He remained with his parents 
until twenty-one and then rented land and began life for himself. On April 
24, 1861 he enlisted in the Tenth Illinois, Company H, and  immediately 
went to the front. He participated in the battle at Fort Donelson, as well 
as in others, and also did much scout duty and work as a spy, which was 
very dangerous. He served all through the war, and on October 19, 1865, was 
mustered out at Leavenworth to again take up the duties of the civilian. He 
farmed for a time, then freighted and finally went to Missouri and worked, 
learning the mason trade. In 1889 he located in Spokane and began work at 
his trade. The next year he took a homestead, where he now dwells, and since 
that time has given his time and attention to the improvement of his farm.
	In February, 1866, Mr. Bethurum married Miss Catherine Lawson, a 
native of Tennessee, and one child was born to them, John W., now in 
Spokane county. Mrs. Bethurum died in 1875. The next year Mr. Bethurum 
married Miss Margret E. Lawson, a sister of his former wife and to this 
union there have been born three children, Ralph, Josephine and Harry. 
	Mr. Bethurum is a strong and ardent Republican and has always 
manifested a keen interest in the welfare of the party and the interests of 
the community. He is a member of the G.A.R. and his wife, with himself, 
belongs to the methodist church.