| ![Show Contents]() Peal History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The present generation of the Peal family is only the most recent to bear a name that dates back to the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. Their name comes from having lived by the palisade. Peel was a square tower in olden times. 1 2 While the name is generally believed to be Anglo-Saxon, one source notes the name could have been Norman: "Radulphus Pele occurs in Normandy 1180; Robertus Piel 1180-95; William Pele 1198 (Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae). Of these, Robert, son of Robert le Pele (c. t. Henry II.), gave lands in Monk Bretton, York, to the abbey there. From this northern family descended the Peels of Yorkshire and Lancashire, ancestors of the celebrated minister of England, Sir Robert Peel." 3 Early Origins of the Peal familyThe surname Peal was first found in Lincolnshire where Walter Pele was registered in the Assize Rolls for 1202. In 1238, Henry Pele was listed in the Feet of Fines for Yorkshire and later, Robert Peel was recorded in Nottinghamshire in 1382. Somerset records show Robert de Pele there in 1199. 4 "Many old mansions still bear the name of 'the Peel' in the North of England. Peel Castle in Furness is well known, and no doubt 'John Peel' of Cumberland hunting celebrity got his name from that spot. The name is still well known in that county. " 2 "Within my recollection, almost every old house in the dales of Rede and Tyne was what is called a peel-house, built for securing the inhabitants and their cattle in moss-trooping times." 5 Early History of the Peal familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Peal research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1556, 1565, 1598, 1890 and 1965 are included under the topic Early Peal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Peal Spelling VariationsUntil the dictionary, an invention of only the last few hundred years, the English language lacked any comprehensive system of spelling rules. Consequently, spelling variations in names are frequently found in early Anglo-Saxon and later Anglo-Norman documents. One person's name was often spelled several different ways over a lifetime. The recorded variations of Peal include Peel, Peal, Peale, Peele and others. Early Notables of the Peal familyDistinguished members of the family include - Samuel Peal, English founder of Peal and Company Limited who manufactured English shoes from 1565 until 1965. With over 200 employees, Samuel Peal's company became one of the largest, most prestigious...
 Migration of the Peal family to Ireland
Some of the Peal family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Peal migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families boarded ships sailing to the New World in the hope of escaping the unrest found in England at this time. Although the search for opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad took the lives of many because of the cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels, the opportunity perceived in the growing colonies of North America beckoned. Many of the settlers who survived the journey went on to make important contributions to the transplanted cultures of their adopted countries. The Peal were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:
Peal Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Robert Peal, aged 23, who landed in Virginia in 1684 6
Peal Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Philip Peal, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1757 6
Peal Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- John Peal, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1820
| Peal migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Peal Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Mr. George Peal U.E. who arrived in Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 244 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 28, 1783 at Staten Island, New York, USA 7
- Mrs. MaryPeal U.E. who arrived in Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 311 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 28, 1783 at Staten Island, New York, USA 7
- Miss. AnnPeal D.U.E. (b. 1772), aged 11 who arrived in Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 346 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 28, 1783 at Staten Island, New York, USA 7
- Miss. MaryPeal D.U.E. (b. 1771), aged 12 who arrived in Port Roseway, [Shelbourne], Nova Scotia on October 26, 1783 was passenger number 345 aboard the ship "HMS Clinton", picked up on September 28, 1783 at Staten Island, New York, USA 7
- Mr. James Peal U.E. who settled in Saint John, New Brunswick c. 1784 7
| Peal migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Peal Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. Thomas Peal, English convict who was convicted in London, England for life , transported aboard the "China" on 147th January 1846, arriving in Norfolk Island, Australia 8
- Mr. Charles Peal, (b. 1832), aged 45, English hairdresser, from Essex, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Corona" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1877 9
- Mrs. Fanny Peal, (b. 1839), aged 38, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Corona" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1877 9
- Mr. Francis Peal, (b. 1870), aged 7, English settler, from Middlesex, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Corona" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1877 9
- Miss Maud Peal, (b. 1872), aged 5, English settler, from Middlesex, England, UK travelling aboard the ship "Corona" arriving in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 23rd July 1877 9
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Peal (post 1700) | + |
- John H. Peal, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Essex County, 1886-87, 1893 10
- Frank B. Peal, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Bethel, 1914 10
- Elmer Peal, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Pemiscot County Democratic Party, 1943 10
| Historic Events for the Peal family | + |
- Mr. E F Peal, British Lieutenant Paymaster Royal Navy Volunteer Reserves, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking, also sailed aboard the HMS Sultan 11
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Industria
Motto Translation: Industrious.
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- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 5th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/china
- Cornwall Online Parish Clerks. (Retrieved 2018, April 19). Emigrants to Australia NSW 1860 -88 [PDF]. Retrieved from http://www.opc-cornwall.org/Resc/pdfs/nsw_passenger_lists_1860_88.pdf
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