Peter Madsen Peel

Peter Madsen Peel
Born Peter Madsen Pihl
24 Aug, 1820
Aakirkeby, Denmark
Died 20 Nov, 1900
Mount Pleasant, Utah
Nationality United States
Occupation Blacksmith
Known for First blacksmith in Mount Pleasant, Utah
Spouse Christianna Folkman

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] Peter was born in Aakirkeby, Denmark, in 1820; he was married in 1846 to Christianna Folkman. In 1853-1854 they emigrated[3] to the United States, living first in Lehi, then moving to Sanpete County during the Utah War in 1858. He joined with others in founding[4][5] Mt. Pleasant in 1859. In addition to being the first blacksmith in Mt. Pleasant, he 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 LDS church (he ordained Apostle Anthon H. Lund to be a Seventy[7]). He 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 Peter as a founder of the city.

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