American Peelers, often originating from German immigrants (Bühler/Bieller/Beiler), established significant family lines in early America, particularly Pennsylvania and North Carolina, with descendants spreading across the U.S., noted figures including Texas Ranger Graves Peeler.
Key Figures & Early Lines
I Anthony Peeler (Bieller/Bühler): Immigrated from Germany (Palatinate) in 1738, settling first in Pennsylvania (Lancaster County) and then moving to North Carolina (Rowan & Granville Counties).
Michael Peeler Sr Son of Antonius (Bühler) Peeler, born in Lancaster, PA (1740), married into North Carolina families (Miller, Riedweils), and had numerous children, establishing a large lineage.
Graves Peeler A notable Texas Ranger and TSCRA Brand Inspector from Texas, instrumental in preserving the Texas Longhorn breed, continuing a family tradition of cattle ranching.
Major Migration Patterns
Pennsylvania to North Carolina: Many Peeler families moved from Pennsylvania to North Carolina, with North Carolina having a high concentration of Peelers in the 1840s.
Deep South & Midwest: Descendants later spread to the Deep South and Midwest, with branches found in states like Tennessee, Texas, and Arkansas.
Scarce book, not found for sale elsewhere on the internet.
See seller's other listings, including a companion book"A Collection of Peeler Recods" by the same author.