John Peel (huntsman)

Peel was born at Park End, near Caldbeck, Cumberland; his family moved a short time after to the Greenrigg farm.

[1] Some of the White family's property at Ruthwaite (near Ireby) passed into his hands, which secured Peel a comfortable income.

By the end of his life (13 November 1854, most likely due to a fall while hunting) he had accrued large debts, which his friends helped pay off.

[1] John Peel did occasionally ride to hounds, his mount being a 14 hand dun crossbred gelding named 'Dunny'.

Some of the local gentry, after his death, were glad to take on his sons as servants, and the story of Peel romanticized hunting activities for many.

Caldbeck cottages, home of the huntsman John Peel. Caldbeck was a stopping place for travellers to whom the monks provided hospitality.
Headstone of John Peel in the churchyard of St Kentigern's Church, Caldbeck , Wigton, Cumbria, UK