BETHUNE, KENNETH (1825-55) was a son of the Rev H. Bethune, of Dingwall, Ross-shire, Scotland. He came to New Zealand in the Cuba (Jan 1840) and entered into business in Wellington with G. Hunter as Bethune and Hunter. He was a burgess in 1843 and in 1846 was elected a lieutenant in the Te Aro militia. Bethune represented Wellington City in the Provincial Council (1853-54), resigning to go to England. There he married (1855) Martha Harriette, daughter of Captain Goldie, of the 76th regiment (Highland Light Infantry). He died in London on 25 Jul 1855.

Wellington P.C. Proc.; Ward; N.Z. Spectator, 5 Dec 1855; Wellington Independent, 6 Dec 1870.

Reference: Volume 1, page 49

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