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Hannah B. Steele 1886–1961

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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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2 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah Steele in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 6 Nov 1886 · Pennsylvania
Died 11 Sep 1961 · Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Father John Dutton Steele
Mother Sophia Mclaren Bard Married John Dutton Steele
Spouse Dr Edison Pettit
Children Helen Bard Pettit, Marjorie Steele Pettit

Researchers connected through Hannah Steele 1886–1961

Biography

Hannah B. Steele was born in 1886 in Pennsylvania, the child of john dutton steele and sophia mclaren bard married john dutton steele. In 1900, Hannah B. Steele resided in Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1930, Hannah B. Steele resided in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. Hannah B. Steele married dr edison pettit, and had children including helen bard pettit, marjorie steele pettit. Hannah B. Steele passed away in 1961 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Voter Records California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  5. 5
    Death Records California, Death Index

  6. 6
    Birth Records Cook County, Illinois, Birth Certificates Index

Life Timeline

1886
Birth of Hannah B. Steele in Pennsylvania
Birth
1900
Hannah B. Steele resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 14, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Residence
1930
Hannah B. Steele resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Residence
1934
Hannah B. Steele resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Residence
1961
Death of Hannah B. Steele in Los Angeles
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Steele

This ancestor line traces from Laurel, Chester, Pennsylvania (1850) to Pennsylvania (1886) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hannah Steele (1886–1961) was born in Pennsylvania and died in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America. 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Hannah Steele's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Hannah B. Steele PTP
1886–1961
Pennsylvania
Parents
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Grandparents
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Hannah Steele's Descendants

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Hannah B. Steele PTP 1886–1961