Hannah was born in Ohio. She married Willard Beach on January 1, 1861 in Porter County, Indiana. Children of this union include: Leva May, Lyman, Ella Alberty, William (Wildon), Walter, and Ralph. Ralph was adopted by aunt and uncle, John and Martha Crouse, because his mother died when he was a baby.
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The Porter County Vidette newspaper carried the following funeral story:
"The Funeral of Father and Daughter at One Time and One Place.. Mrs. Willard Beach died last Monday evening at her residence north of Prattville, in this county, and her father, Mr. John Peoples, who was sick at the time on Morgan Prairie, on hearing of her death, was much overcome by the sad news, and under its effect sank and died on the following morning. Their funerals were conducted together at the Luther School House, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday by Elder Buckles and the Grangers, Mrs. Beach being a member of that order, and were simultaneously buried at that place. Both were loved and respected by their numerous relatives and acquaintances. (an account the following day) The funeral of Mr. Peoples and his daughter, Mrs. Beach, at the Luther School House--- was very largely attended, about 60 teams being in the procession and 75 teams present. Several of the mourners, men and women both, were so overcome with grief as to faint away, which interrupted and cut short the ceremonies. Mrs. Beach left six children, the oldest of whom is age 12 years."
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an additional bit of historical info transcribed from Porter County, Indiana

Hannah Beach, Obituary/Death Notice Porter County obituaries and death notices . . . .

Hannah Beach

Resolutions on the Death of Hannah Beach.

WASHINGTON GRANGE July 1, '74.
The committee to whom were assigned the duties of preparing resolutions of respect occasioned by the removal from us by the hand of death of our worthy sister Hannah Beach, who departed this life June 8th, 1874, would respectfully submit the following:

WHEREAS, The Great Master above has conferred the last and highest degree upon our esteemed and beloved sister, Hannah Beach, by removing her from the harvest field of earth to the great garner house above. Therefore be it

Resolved, by Washington Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry, that in the administration of Divine Providence, we have lost a faithful Shepherdess and worthy Matron of our order.

Resolved, that in her we have ever found a zealous advocate of the principles of our order, and that we will ever cherish in our memory the highest regard and esteem for her many virtues, and will strive to emulate her devotion to our cause and the cause of humanity.

Resolved, That while we tender the bereaved family called upon to pass under the rod of affliction by the loss of a kind wife and affectionate mother our heartfelt sympathy, we believe their loss to be her eternal gain.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be presented to the family of the deceased, and copies furnished our county papers for publication.

JOHN HANSFORD,
T. R. JOHNSON,
E. Y. SHINABARGER.
} Com.

Newspaper: Porter County Vidette
Date of Publication: July 9, 1874
Volume Number: 18
Issue Number: 28
Page: 3
Column(s): 6