Peersman History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Peersman familyThe surname Peersman was first found in the Palatinate, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Peersman familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peersman research. Another 175 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1614, 1615, 1624, 1652, 1667, 1676, 1677, 1727, 1747, 1779, 1784, 1790, 1819, 1827, 1856, 1864, 1895 and 1918 are included under the topic Early Peersman History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peersman Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Peter, Petter, Peeter, Peetter, Peater, Peatter, Peters, Petersen, Peer, Peers and many more. Early Notables of the Peersman familyNotables with the name Peersman during this period were Catharina Peeters (1615-1676), Flemish Baroque painter noted for painting seascapes; Johannes (or Jan) Peeters (1624-1677), a Flemish Baroque painter who specialized in seascapes and shipwrecks; Bonaventura Peeters the Elder (1614-1652), a Flemish painter, draughtsman and etcher; John Peeters or Pieters (1667-1727), born in Antwerp, Belgium, a Belgium painter related to Bonaventura Peeters who emigrated to England, nicknamed "Doctor Peeters" for his restoration of damaged pictures and drawings.
Carl Friedrich... Migration of the Peersman familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Abraham Peter came to America in 1770; Henry Peter settled in Philadelphia, Pa. in 1739; Johannes Peter, age 40; arrived in Charles Town, S. C. in 1766.
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