John Hanson Beadle

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.

Early life and education He was born in Liberty Township, Parke County, Indiana. William Henry Harrison Beadle was his older brother.

He attended the University of Michigan, but left to enlist as a private in Company A, 31st Indiana Volunteer Infantry after the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861. He eventually received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1867.

Writings Life in Utah; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism. Being an exposé of the secret rites and ceremonies of the Latter-Day Saints, with a full and authentic history of polygamy and the Mormon sect from its origin to the present time National Publishing Company (1870) The undeveloped West, or, Five years in the territories; being a complete history of that vast region between the Mississippi and the Pacific, its resources, climate, inhabitants, natural curiosities, etc.,etc. : life and adventure on prairies, mountains, and the Pacific coast National Publishing Company (1871) The Women's War on Whisky: Its History, Theory, and Prospects (1874) Western Wilds and the Men Who Redeem Them (1880) History of Parke County, Indiana (1880) Polygamy; or, The mysteries and crimes of Mormonism being a full and authentic history of polygamy and the Mormon sect from its origin to the present time, with a complete analysis of Mormon society and theocracy and an exposé of the secret rites and ceremonies of the Latter-day Saints National Publishing Company (1882) A Hoosier Abroad