John Campbell Bett, son of James and Christina McLaren Bett, of Stirling, Scotland, was born at Bridge of Allen, Scotland, on October 28, 1889. He was educated in Stirling, and there completed six years of training as an expert carpenter and cabinetmaker. He was always strong and athletic, was a football player of note, and a member of one of the prize-winning crews of the Stirling Boating Club. He held many trophies which he had won in the boating and football contests.

About the year 1912, John Bett came to Nevada to be with his brother, James, on the latter’s stock ranch at Bullion in Elko County. He was a quiet, unassuming man with deep Christian convictions, and was known everywhere for his cheerful and happy disposition. He belonged to the Presbyterian Church in Elko and to the Elko Lodge, Knights of Pythias, in which organization he was a valued member. He was one of those whose names were placed on the Honor Roll of the order

On October 6th, 1917, Private Bett reported in the 67th Company, 17th Battalion, 166th Depot Brigade, at Camp Lewis, Washington. A month later he was transferred to Headquarters Company, 161st Infantry, 41st Division, with which he served thereafter_x000d_
until his death. This division went overseas in December of the same year and became a depot division from which; troops were supplied to units in the line. Private Bett had not been long in France before pneumonia attacked him. He was taken to Camp Hospital No. 22 at Langres, but his illness could not be overcome. He died there on the 12th of February 1918 and was buried in Cemetery No. 13, Grave No. 5, Langres, France.

Besides his parents, the following brothers and sisters survive him: James Bett, Bullion, Nevada; Mrs. Belle McFarlane, Elko, Nevada; and Mary, Christian, Archie, Jessie, Kate, and Nellie Bett, all of Stirling, Scotland.