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Hannah Peak 1818–1860

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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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Peak in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Oct 1818 · Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
Died 11 Nov 1860 · Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA
Father William Peak
Mother Nancy Frakes
Spouse Benjamin Franklin Skyles
Children Alexander Franklin Skyles, Frances Fanny Jane Skyles, Franklin Pierce Skyles, George W Skyles, John Mills Skyles, Magnolia Skyles, Nancy Rebecca Skyles, Robert H Skyles, Susan Iowa Skyles, Thomas Wilson Skyles, William Skyles
Siblings Benjamin Peak, Cassie Peak, Dorcas Peak, John B Peak, Mary Ellen Peak, Mordecai Mordaca Peak, Robert Peak, Sarah Ann Peak, William B Peak

Researchers connected through Hannah Peak 1818–1860

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Biography

In 1818, Hannah Peak entered the world in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA, born to william peak and nancy frakes. In 1840, Hannah Peak resided in Lee, Iowa, USA. Hannah Peak married benjamin franklin skyles, and had children including alexander franklin skyles, frances fanny jane skyles, franklin pierce skyles, george w skyles, john mills skyles, magnolia skyles, nancy rebecca skyles, robert h skyles, susan iowa skyles, thomas wilson skyles, william skyles. Hannah Peak passed away in 1860 in Fort Madison, Lee County, Iowa, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Death Records Iowa, Death Records

  8. 8
    Marriage Records Illinois Marriages to 1850

Life Timeline

1818
Birth of Hannah Peak in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1833
Hannah Peak was married in Illinois
Marriage
1840
Hannah Peak resided here in Lee, Iowa, USA
Residence
1850
Hannah Peak resided here in Lee, Iowa, USA
Residence
1860
Hannah Peak resided here in Jefferson, Lee, Iowa, United States
Residence
1860
Death of Hannah Peak in Jefferson, Lee, Iowa, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Peak

This ancestor line traces from New York, NY (1690) to Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA (1818) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Peak (1818–1860) was born in Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA and died in Fort Madison, Lee County, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 5 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.

Hannah Peak's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Hannah Peak PTP
1818–1860
Hardin, Marshall, Kentucky, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hannah Peak's Descendants

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Hannah Peak PTP 1818–1860