Peter Madsen Peel

Peter Madsen Peel (1820–1900) was a founder,[1] first blacksmith, and civic leader of Mount Pleasant, Utah. A replica of his blacksmith shop is located next to the Relic Hall in Mt. Pleasant, including a working forge.[2] Peel was born in Aakirkeby, Denmark, in 1820; he was married in 1846 to Christianna Folkman. In 1853–54, they emigrated[3] to the United States, living first in Lehi, Utah, then moving to Sanpete County during the Utah War in 1858. Peel joined with others in founding[4][5] Mt. Pleasant in 1859.

Peter Madsen Peel
Born
Peter Madsen Pihl

24 Aug, 1820
Aakirkeby, Denmark
Died20 Nov, 1900
Mount Pleasant, Utah
NationalityUnited States
OccupationBlacksmith
Known forFirst blacksmith in Mount Pleasant, Utah
Spouse(s)Christianna Folkman

In addition to being the first blacksmith in Mt. Pleasant, Peel was an investor in an early mill on First West, the first president of the Birch Creek Irrigation Company,[6] and a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (he ordained Anthon H. Lund to be a Seventy).[7]

Peel and his wife rented rooms in their home on "Peel Corner" to such a degree that it was referred to as the "Peel Hotel".[8] The Pioneer Monument[9][10] in Mt. Pleasant lists Peel as a founder of the city.

References
  1. Longsdorf (1937). Mount Pleasant. Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Historical Association.
  2. Mills, Madeline Merrill. "Peter Madsen and Christine Folkman Peel History". Pioneer of the Month- - - Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Archived from the original on 18 July 2019. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  3. Record of the Hans Peter Olsen emigrant company in which Peter came to the US
  4. "HOW MT. PLEASANT CELEBRATED ITS 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY". Mt. Pleasant Pioneer Relic Home and Blacksmith Shop. Retrieved 18 July 2019.
  5. "Statue history plays important role in Mount Pleasant History" in Provo Daily Herald
  6. Longsdorf, p163.
  7. Andrew Jenson, ed. (1914). Church Chronology. The Deseret News. p. xxv.
  8. https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/79002508_text
  9. Joseph F. Smith and Edward H. Anderson, ed. (1909). Improvement Era. 12. Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. p. 870.
  10. Utah History Resource Center
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