Old Bethel Cemetery

South of Hanover is a small cemetery that is the resting place for many of the Bruthers and Shannons. The Shannon family donated the land for the church and the cemetery.





Bethel Church (Presbyterian). George Shannon and Thomas Shannon deeded a lot to the trustees of this church on June 14, 1837. (Jefferson County Deed Book N p. 420) The members are described as Associate Reformed Presbyterian. The land was in Section 24 Twp. 3N Range 9E. Trustees named in the deed are James Patterson, William A. Wallace, and John Swan. The deed says the land conveys a lot of ground “including the meeting house and graveyard.” Among those mentioned, George and Thomas Shannon, and James Patterson are buried in the cemetery.

List of individuals buried in the cemtery: http://www.myindianahome.net/gen/jeff/records/cemetery/hanbeth.html