The First Peelle Family In America was expressly prepared for the interrelated Peal/Peel/Peele/Peelle families -- descendants of Lawrence Peelle. It documents a small portion of the rich ancestral lineage of this English family from its 1620 beginning with the arrival of the first ancestor and its growth and movement from Virginia into North Carolina and beyond. It concentrates upon the history of the earlier families, their hardships, and accomplishments. It contains detailed analysis of family genealogy, typed copies of old letters, extracts of deeds, full text wills, and information on personalities.