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George William Hook 1871–1947

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have George Hook in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 27 Dec 1871 · Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA
Died 21 Nov 1947 · Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Father William Hook
Mother Cynthia Sophronia Hopkins
Spouse Edna Eldora Eckles
Children Betty Jane Hook, Florence Hook, Jessie B Hook, John W Hook, Mary Louise Hook, Ruth E Hook
Siblings Martha M Hook, Mattie M Hook

Researchers connected through George Hook 1871–1947

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Biography

George William Hook was born in 1871 in Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA, the child of william hook and cynthia sophronia hopkins. George William Hook married edna eldora eckles, jessie boyd, and had children including betty jane hook, florence hook, jessie b hook, john w hook, mary louise hook, ruth e hook. George William Hook passed away in 1947 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

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Life Timeline

1871
Birth of George William Hook in Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA
Birth
1947
Death of George William Hook in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Hook

This ancestor line traces from Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States (1621) to Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA (1871) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Hook (1871–1947) was born in Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA and died in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

George Hook's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George William Hook PTP
1871–1947
Lowry City, St. Clair, Missouri, USA
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Grandparents
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George Hook's Descendants

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George William Hook PTP 1871–1947