The son of unknown parents, William Maler Mealer was born about 1795 in North Carolina.
William Maler Mealer married Sarah Welch.
It is possible that Sarah Welch was a widow… and her maiden name was actually Sarah A. Brantley (born abt. 1795 in Chatham, NC).
They had the following children:
Matthew Maler
Thomas Maler
Mary Maler
Amanda Maler
Nancy Maler
Burton Maler
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