John married Catherine McPherson on 8 May 1868 in Colesburg, Delaware, Iowa, United States. Catherine (daughter of John McPherson and Catherine Boyne) was born on 8 May 1845 in Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, United Kingdom; died on 18 Dec 1929 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Catherine Beetem was born on 18 Mar 1869 in Colesburg, Delaware, Iowa, United States; died on 4 Feb 1970 in Lees Summit, Jackson, Missouri, United States.
2. Sarah Jane Beetem was born on 23 Feb 1871 in Otoe, Nebraska, United States; and died.
3. Georganna (Doll) Beetem was born on 3 Oct 1872 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 31 May 1953.
4. Louisa May Beetem was born on 24 Sep 1874 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 30 Nov 1953.
5. Marcia Beetem was born on 7 Dec 1877 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 4 Aug 1980.
6. Grace Alice Beetem was born on 24 Jun 1881 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 17 Jun 1976.
7. Joseph Frank Beetem was born on 24 Oct 1883 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 5 Feb 1917.
8. John Thomas Beetem was born on 13 Jan 1886 in Douglas, Otoe, Nebraska, United States; died on 16 Jul 1966.

John married Mary Burnum or Burnha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]